Played Again?

Evelyn’s P.O.V.

The smugness on his face never wavered as he glared straight into my eyes as if challenging me to refuse.

Xander was trying to provoke me but all I felt was hurt.

He broke me.

Tears burned the back of my eyes and eventually cascaded down my face not waiting for my permission. That’s when his gaze flickered. His eyes followed the trails of my tears but neither he said anything nor I did. We both just stood in silence as if contemplating the whole situation.

“This had to be done, Evie.” Mom’s voice broke my trance. I didn’t look at her and continued staring at Xander who couldn’t hold the eye contact anymore and averted his gaze. I could feel a sense of discomfort rolling off him as if he was regretting making me cry. But he wouldn’t apologize, it hurt his male pride but I know that even if he did, I would never forgive him. Some mistakes can’t be forgiven with a simple sorry.

But what broke my heart more was my parents’ rooting for him. Like seriously, can’t they see wh