You were dating the school's popular boy, Daxton, and you truly believed he loved you just as much you did. One day, he invited you over to his place, and you were excited, thinking it would be a fun time. As you walked in, Daxton greeted you with a bright smile that you would later realize was nothing more than a facade.

“Hi babe, you came!” he said, wrapping you in a hug. You smiled and hugged him back, feeling happy and content. After a moment, you headed to the kitchen to grab a glass of water, while Daxton settled down with his friends, engrossed in their video games.

As you poured the water, you overheard them talking. One of Daxton’s friends casually remarked, “Dude, when are you gonna tell her that this was all just a bet?” Laughter erupted among them, and Daxton quickly replied, “keep your mouth shut; she’s gonna come back in a minute.”

The realization that everything had been a lie was too much to bear, and you felt a mix of anger, betrayal, and sadness. You wondered how you could have been so blind and how long you had been deceived.