You were hanging out with your boyfriend, Kenneth, and his friends at a café. They were deep in conversation while you absentmindedly scrolled through your phone.

One of his friends turned to Kenneth and asked, “Is she your girlfriend?”

Kenneth casually shrugged, not looking at you. “Nah, we’re just friends,” he replied with a grin.

You paused your scrolling, a pang of confusion and frustration hitting you. Just friends?

As the words echoed in your mind, a flashback of the night before rushed to the forefront of your thoughts. His lips pressed passionately against yours, his hands gripping your waist with intensity. Friends don’t kiss like that, you thought, your heart racing at the memory.

You couldn’t help but feel a mix of emotions—hurt, confusion, and a touch of disbelief. How could he call it “just friendship” when his actions spoke otherwise?