Chapter 2: Cheated On Colin Berry

Ophelia's Point Of View

Berry looked at me, and it was clear he was feeling a whirlwind of mixed emotions. There was shock painted all over his face, as well as an unmistakable anger that I could feel filling the room with tension.

In that instant, I knew without a doubt that he was deeply disappointed in me, and just the sight of Caroline’s smug smirk made my blood boil with rage and betrayal.

"How could she betray her own sister like this!" I screamed silently in my mind, feeling hot tears flow down my cheeks.

It was as if I had lost all control over myself and my body; I could hardly believe what was happening. I tried so hard to push away Andrew’s hand that lingered too close, wanting nothing more than to escape his touch.

"Ophelia," Berry said my name, and his voice was thick with sadness and hurt, making my heart ache even more.

I wanted to reach out to him, to explain myself, but the moment was so heavy and charged with emotion that it felt impossible.

"You’re getting in the way of what’s going on here," Andrew said with a dismissive roll of his eyes.

His irritation was evident, and I could sense the anger boiling between him and Berry as they glared at each other, both men filled with fury.

“I can’t believe I’ve loved a worthless little tease like you all these years. I hate you, Ophelia!” Berry shouted suddenly, his voice full of rage as he slammed his hand hard against the wall, making me flinch at the sound.

Something in me snapped, and with every ounce of strength I could muster, I shoved Andrew down to the ground.

I couldn’t let him touch me anymore; I had to get away. Stumbling, I took steps toward Berry, desperately wanting to mend what was breaking between us.

"Don’t even think about touching me, you disgusting person! I should have seen that you’re absolutely nothing but a nasty mistake!" Berry scoffed in a painful tone, the hurt evident in his words. I opened my mouth to respond, but before I could, he continued.

"I should have chosen Caroline instead of you," he spat out angrily, turning to Caroline, who stood there with an irritatingly bright smile that made my insides churn.

In a moment that felt like the world was crashing down around me, he leaned in and kissed her on the lips.

It was as if my entire universe shattered into countless tiny pieces, each one cutting deeper than the last. I felt an unbearable ache in my chest, as if my heart had been ripped apart.

“Berry,” I could hardly whisper his name, tears pouring down my face uncontrollably, each drop a testament to my heartache and despair.

"It’s only fair to both of us, don’t you think?" he said with a finality that crushed me, and then he turned and walked away, leaving me alone in my shattered reality.

I fell to the ground in a heap, feeling utterly defeated and hopeless, while Andrew and Caroline looked down at me with twisted satisfaction, their expressions full of triumph over my pain.

I felt so small and broken, drowning in sadness, with little pieces of my heart scattered all around me like the remnants of a dream that had just fallen apart.

“Do you remember the things I told you before?” Caroline leaned down so she could look right into my eyes, her voice a soft whisper as it slid into my ears, almost like a secret.

“You will never be able to escape from the things that belong to me,” she said, her words dripping with a mix of confidence and something almost menacing.

“I have some work that I need to finish tonight,” she continued, her sly smile making me uneasy.

“You know exactly what I mean,” she added with a wink, leaving me feeling more confused and uncomfortable.

“Please, don’t even think about it!” I shouted at her, my voice suddenly sharp and cold, like ice. Each word felt heavy as they left my lips.

“Why can't he cheat on you too? You definitely did!” She laughed in a sarcastic way, almost enjoying my pain, before turning to walk away, her heels clicking on the floor in a way that echoed through the empty space.

In that moment, a pain washed over me, like my heart had been stabbed again and again.

I couldn’t help but picture Berry’s face, the disappointment clear on her features, and it hurt so much that I almost wanted to cry.

“Can't you see that I love you more than he ever could?” Andrew suddenly blurted out, a mocking smile playing on his lips that only made me feel worse. His words felt like salt in a fresh wound, and I couldn’t understand how he could be so cruel.

“Why can’t you just let go of this crazy obsession you have!” I yelled back, my voice raising in a way that felt frantic and desperate.

It felt like I was spiraling, every word coming out in a fit of anger and confusion.

“I have to tell Berry the whole truth before it’s too late,” I thought to myself, each heartbeat thudding with anxiety.

Yet, a wave of fear washed over me, making me doubt whether she would believe anything I had to say. Still, I felt this urge to try, like the need to speak the truth was clawing at me from the inside.

I picked up a shirt lying carelessly on the bed, not even caring whose it was. I didn’t think about the implications as I rushed outside, driven by a mixture of panic and determination.

As I stepped out of the old building, I noticed people at the road side, staring at me with their eyes full of judgment and irritation. Their expressions made me feel uncomfortable and exposed, as if I was a fish out of water. But I shook it off, resolving to keep moving toward my car when I realized it wasn't there anymore.

Then, without warning, reporters surrounded me, their sharp voices buzzing around like angry bees, their cameras flashing bright lights directly in my face. It felt overwhelming and oppressive, the brightness almost blinding me.

“Is it true you're the ungrateful woman who cheated on Colin Berry?” one of the reporters asked, his words sharp and cruel, making my heart beat with panic.

I wanted to defend myself, to shout that it wasn’t true, but all I could do was stand there, feeling completely cornered by their accusations and the weight of my own mistakes.