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choosing between Him or My Ex
choosing between Him or My Ex
Author: Light 442

Chapter 1: Betrayed

Author: Light 442
last update Huling Na-update: 2025-02-27 13:15:45

Billie POV

Being the chubby, unattractive, and unluckiest girl in school wasn’t easy. It often felt like hell.

“Look at her,” sneered one of the girls in the corner. “She’s one of the ugliest girls in our year,” she told her friends, who all snickered and shifted their gaze toward me, mumbling among themselves.

I knew better; it wasn’t the first time I had heard such comments. I just walked on, my head buried in my palm as I quickened my pace.

She wasn’t wrong, I thought. To be frank, what she said was the truth. I was a chubby girl, and I often felt too old for my age. I had a big stomach, and people frequently teased me about my arms being big and flabby, much like those of an older person.

I weigh as much as an elephant, and I was often called that. To make matters worse, I have a birthmark on my cheek that only adds to the mocking. It felt like hell every time I walked around, hearing people talk behind my back. My mom always told me I was beautiful, but deep down, I knew she was lying. She said she was proud of me, but I could tell she hated going out with me. She seemed to prefer my twin sister.

Oh, did I mention I have a twin sister? Yes, I do. Unlike me, she is a slender blonde with a tiny figure and an hourglass waist. She isn’t chubby, ugly, or fat; she looks like the rest of the girls at our school. In fact, she is more beautiful than me—she is like a doppelganger of our mother. Meanwhile, I felt like the odd one out in the family. My mom is beautiful and petite, and my dad is a tall, muscular man with a crew cut. My sister Blake resembles our mother, small and lovely, while I felt like a pig in comparison.

At school, Blake was the center of attention and beauty, while I was the target of mockery. Even though Blake knew I was being bullied, she didn't care; she often supported the others and would insult me behind my back, making hurtful comments about my weight and saying I spent all day in the restroom because of my digestive issues. We may be twins, but we are completely opposite. My parents seemed indifferent to Blake's behavior; they often turned a blind eye, stating, "She’s just being naive," while I was constantly scolded.

The only person who cares for me is John.

John was our childhood friend, along with Blake. We lived in the same neighborhood until we grew up, and he moved to the beach side where his dad ran a beach store. He kept in touch with me and Blake, often taking my side whenever we had a fight. He defended me when someone made harsh comments about my appearance, saying he loved me just the way I was and that I was beautiful.

John and I started dating a few months ago. Despite my insecurities about my looks and body, he didn't mind and always gave me attention. He was also very protective of me. Whenever his friends mocked him because of me, he would stand up for me, insisting that he loved me as I am.

Although I knew he loved me, I often wondered what made him choose me, especially since Blake had asked him out, but he turned her down for me.

“Hey, fatty,” Alisha called as she walked toward me, eyeing me with a curious look, as if I were some sort of disease. Alisha was Blake’s friend and one of the tormentors who made my life miserable.

“Hey,” I replied awkwardly, using my hand to cover my chest. Although I dressed modestly, the size of my breasts made it feel like I was wearing a transparent bra.

Alisha noticed me and shrugged. “I’m not checking you out, fatty, so stop covering those mother-sized breasts because no one is interested in that, except your dumb boyfriend.”

Looked at her of course I wanted to blurt back and smack her for saying John's name, but I kept my shut. It was always the best way to avoid embarrassment.

“ I wonder what he sees in you and made him cling to you even though you are a disease someone could easily run away from, did you bewitch him?”

I looked at her shocked. What is she saying? Bewitched? Do I look like someone who can bewitch when I am not a witch or wizard?

Alisha's face lightened up at my confusion. I just felt like punching her in the face. She seems annoying but I know better I would always be the one to be punished.

But I finally summoned my courage and spoke back. “Oh sorry Alisha, thank you for your concern. John is not blind he loves me like I am unlike the rest of you who just are blind and can't see all that you know is bullying your mate and making her miserable. I am sorry for your pathetic life and I hope you recover from your dream”

She looked surprised. It was the first time I had spoken back in retaliation. And that was unlike Me.

“What did you just say?” She asked her eyes glaring with fury. I knew I had provoked her.

I have to go” I said and walked out of her front. I know I had meddled with her and if Blake and the others get the news they wouldn't let me off the hook easily.

“I would make you take it back, fatty loser. Do you think you are still better off with your pathetic boyfriend just wait and see how he runs the mud off your face. You love him right? I bet you would be shocked to see him with another woman. I would make you pay” she shouted behind me in frustration. But I didn't look back and I was glad I made it out alive without being beaten to a pulp. And what does she mean by that? Is she going to seduce John and make him hate me like the rest of them? No I know John isn't going to fall for her just because she is beautiful even if he had turned Blake down she wouldn't be a threat. But I know Alisha too well she wouldn't say something that critical if it wasn't serious.

But I trust John he wouldn't betray me.

The next few hours were like taking my worries away I had not focused in class which made our history teacher worried and asked what was wrong. But I couldn't tell her it was because of John. She would mostly think I was mad and the class would also make fun of me. So I kept to myself and said I was fine. Alisha was watching me from her seat smiling to herself while Blake glared at me. Alisha must have told her what happened. I looked away from them, John was behind me but he didn't speak to me like he used to and mostly looked away when I smiled at him.

What going on with him?

Has Alisha managed to seduce him? I thought. But I guess not when John texted me and told me he needed some money.

I smiled. Of course, he isn't against me he is still John.

Class finished and I had economics next while John had English with Blake and Alisha. So I walked over to my locker to take my book. I was supposed to meet a handwriting full of abusive words or paint or all that but instead, I saw a paper folded on my book. I took it, and it was written by Blake I knew her handwriting.

"Meet me at the English class. We have no class, but I want to show you a surprise. I promise it will be worth knowing." She wrote.

What did she want to show me? I put the note back in my locker and closed it. I didn't have time for all this. I walked to my economics class, but I couldn't focus. Something felt wrong. What was it? Why was Blake calling me to the English class?

The bell rang, and the class went by so quickly that my curiosity couldn't settle down. I decided to see what Blake was up to. The English class was more crowded since many students preferred it to economics, and the entrance was full of gossiping and gasping voices. I thought it was normal until one girl walked up to me.

"I heard you and John were dating?" she asked. I nodded.

"Yeah," I said, blushing. She chuckled.

"Well, now isn't the time to be a Barbie in shining shoes. Go in there and see what's going on," she said. Before I could ask what she meant, she pushed me among the crowd of students and into the classroom. I stumbled and almost fell when my eyes caught sight of them. I froze, and the girl caught me. I couldn't believe my eyes as a chill ran down my spine.

I didn't understand why, but I guessed the answer was right in front of me. There was Blake seated in the lap of my boyfriend, John, kissing him romantically, as if they had been dating for months or even years. They looked like a couple that had loved each other for ages. Blake had her arms around his neck while John had his hands around her waist, squeezing her gently, which made Blake laugh. They looked like an...

Alisha spotted me and her eyes lit up. She laughed. She was the one! No, I looked at Blake. What was going on? Why was John kissing Blake romantically? He had never done that with me before—never. And now...

"Oh, sister, sorry! I didn't know you were here," Blake's voice said as she pecked John. John's brown eyes met mine and he smiled.

"Hey, dolly," he said.

So this was it. John, my first boyfriend, the man I had loved all my life, was playing me. I thought he was on my side, but he seemed to be mocking me. I felt betrayed by my boyfriend. I had no idea he had been dating Blake all this time, the girl who had brought me in explained when she accompanied me out of the classroom due to the embarrassment and betrayal.

"John, how could you?" That was all I could say. It was already done. My boyfriend had cheated on me with my twin because I was fat and ugly.

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  • choosing between Him or My Ex    Chapter 2: Ann

    Billie POV “Breathe,” the new girl said. She was nice, and she had been the one with me after the incident in the classroom. She had saved me from my twin and my boyfriend’s betrayal and brought me to the washroom. I couldn’t understand why she did it. I wondered if she would also make jokes about my weight and tell me to exercise to make myself pretty, just like everyone else had, including my parents. But she only looked at me with concern in her shiny black eyes, framed by a round, beautiful face, and painted lips. She had neatly tied her short hair behind her head. I felt a pang of jealousy. How could she be so beautiful? She, I suspected, was a bully who feigned niceness before betraying me. I had always known this. I opened the tap and washed my face. I was washing nothing since my ugly face needed no care. Big, chubby round face with a birthmark that makes me look like a chimpanzee. That is a perfect make-up. I closed the tap, dried my face, picked up my bag, and turned t

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  • choosing between Him or My Ex    Chapter 3: Postcard

    John POV “A prank?” I wondered as we strolled out of the clothing shop and headed for the movie theater. Blake had been raving about a movie that had just come out, and since we had the night off, I decided to take her and her friends to see it. I wasn't expecting to bump into Billie, who was shopping with her new friend Ann in a boutique. Honestly, Billie didn’t need any more clothes; she had plenty of oversized clothes at home. “Yes,” Blake said. “I want to pull a prank on her that will freak her out so much she'll drop out of school. I need her to stop embarrassing me everywhere I go.” “Yeah, you’re right,” Blake's best friend added. “ she your sister? Wouldn't that be too harsh? And wasn't she your ex, John?” Stephen chimed in. I shoot a look at him. “stop saying that man I don't like it. She is just a freak you know I dated her for her brain to get me that grade. And I was even trying to reconsider her but when she is damn not reducing her weight and she is putting on more

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  • choosing between Him or My Ex    chapter 4: Website and confrontation

    Billie POV I couldn't sleep as I stared at the piece of paper that had brought me so much happiness. All my worries were swept away, and I felt like a huge boulder had been lifted off my shoulders. Whoever this person was, they surely had to be my guardian angel. I looked at the number written beneath the letter. There was one thing I hadn’t shared with my mom, dad, or Blake—I knew it was a website, but I couldn’t tell them for fear of tearing the paper. The number was written backward, but I quickly figured it out. I took out my phone and punched in the numbers. At first, it rang for a minute before redirecting me to a voicemail. “Hey there, angel! I knew you would call me,” the voice said. I froze. What the hell was this? He knew I was going to call him! That meant he must have had this number just for me; a blush crept over my cheeks. I knew no one was around, but I still tried to hide it. The sweet, husky voice that made my heart skip a beat spoke again: “How was your letter?

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  • choosing between Him or My Ex    Chapter 5 : Something is wrong

    **John’s POV** I stood by my locker, peering at a group of girls chatting on the other side of the hall. I knew a few of them from hanging out with Blake, but she was nowhere to be seen. Her best friend, Alisha, was missing too. What could possibly be going on? Blake was usually here by now; she was always surrounded by some group of girls—she was the popular one. Girls like her were always making new friends, unlike her sister. I glanced over at Billie, who was busy muttering to her only friend, Ann. They seemed to be happily chatting, and Billie was blushing the entire time. What could possibly be making her so happy? And why was she blushing? This was a new development. I had never seen her laugh like this before. Since Ann became her friend, Billie didn’t seem the same. She used to be the gloomy one, always sulking. People didn’t really like her, and I didn't either; I just used her to get good grades in English class. Now that I no longer needed her help, our connection had f

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  • choosing between Him or My Ex    Chapter 6: Where is Billie?

    **Ann's POV** It had been three hours, and I still hadn’t found her. “Billie!” I called out, hoping to locate her soon. I checked the classroom, the lab, and the cafeteria, but she was nowhere to be found. Had she gone home? I wondered. But it couldn’t be. Billie wasn’t the type to leave school at this time. I started to think about what John might have said to her. I just hope she’s okay. I truly do. She means more to me than just a friend; she's practically a sister. Even though I was approached by many girls who wanted me to stop befriending Billie, I declined. They even said they wouldn’t hang out with me because of her, but I didn’t care. To me, Billie was special. I don’t know why, but I’ve always felt protective over her, especially since John broke her heart and her sister betrayed her. She’s been living a tough life. Billie is truly strong, and I’ve always admired her. I often wonder how long she had to endure everything on her own before she met me. I’m just gratef

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  • choosing between Him or My Ex    chapter 7: Billie pt 2

    Nate POV This morning was something I had dreaded for a while. As soon as my brother parked outside the school and I stepped out of the car, all eyes turned to me. They couldn’t deny my charm, could they? I was tall—six feet, not three (just kidding)—and muscular, with wavy hair that I brushed back, covering most of my neck. Although my hair was long, I had it cut before coming to this school. I had blue eyes like my mom and a pointed nose that seemed to drive all the girls crazy. This wasn’t my first time at a new school; it felt more like my hundredth. I had just moved from California to this small town after my dad passed away. My mom returned to her hometown to settle down, as many widows do. She refused to remarry and decided to focus on raising us. Although we weren’t kids anymore, she still treated us like we were, and I loved it that way. I was the charming, handsome boy of the family, while my sister was the "witch," as I affectionately called her. “Hey, boy!” Zack called

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  • choosing between Him or My Ex    Chapter 8: Reasons

    Billie pov “No,” I said. Ann threw a hard glance at me, and I smiled. She shook her head, disappointed. The new boy looked confused for a moment, and then he smiled at me as if he understood my intention. It seemed like he was smiling at me. I hid my eyes and faced my parents and Mr. Rogers. And The memory earlier came playing in my Head. I raced out of the room where I had been earlier with John. My heart felt like it was shattering into a thousand pieces. I knew it was a lie; it wasn’t a prank. John was lying, and I could see it. But I didn’t know what to think. Why is my life such a mess? I can’t tolerate it anymore. How could MN be someone who knew John? I thought it was a prank, a bet. I dashed into one of the toilets and broke down. I hadn’t cried like this before. I didn’t know what to do now; I just needed some time alone. My life had always been difficult, and just when I started to have hope with M.N., I was thrown back again. Of course, how could someone like me be l

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  • choosing between Him or My Ex    Chapter 9: IT Ends

    Billie pov I lay on my bed, unable to sleep after everything that had happened. A slow smile crept across my face as I remembered our drive home. The drive with Nate and Ann was something I hadn’t expected from the new guy. He seemed genuinely kind and, of course, jovial. He had volunteered to drive us home and borrowed his brother's car, who had come to visit him. Nate had been ranting non-stop for what felt like an hour, which put Ann on edge. She hated how he was trying to be nice, even though she resented him; after all, she had been in the same position as him. But after he saved me from Blake, she had formed a good impression of him. “Hey, girls, aren’t you some item?” he joked as he turned onto the bumpy road. Ann smirked. I hardly ever saw her smirk, but I noticed it now as she shot an angry look at Nate. “What do you mean by 'an item'?” she asked, her voice sharper than usual. “I mean, you act like her sister even though you’re not, while her sister acts like her rival.

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  • choosing between Him or My Ex    Chapter 23: Why?

    John POV Billie. That was the name that came to mind as I looked at her. She dressed as if she didn’t care about anyone, and it was unlike her. Ever since Nate had rejected her in the locker room, she had changed completely, and it was starting to get on Blake’s nerves. I couldn’t intervene as Blake confronted her. I just stood there with my drink, surprised by how fiercely Billie responded to Blake. She walked off after Nate stopped Blake from hitting her.I sighed; it was her problem—she was just trying to get attention. “Dressing like that doesn’t change who she is,” a fresh-faced underclassman commented. Even though he had only been in school for a few weeks, he knew who Billie was and had joined in taunting her. Actually, that line was mine; I was the one supposed to be doing the bullying, not him. I turned to him. “Watch what you say, freshman,” I warned. He nodded, a look of fear spreading across his face. Blake walked up to my side, her face a picture of rage. “That Billie.

  • choosing between Him or My Ex    Chapter 22: what happening?.

    “Like I care,” I said as I walked away from Blake and Kane. It was just like her to stir up drama, and I didn’t have time for that.John kept staring at me from afar, looking confused, just like everyone else. I guess they were surprised by this new version of me; they expected me to be timid and unsure of myself. “Well, who is that gentleman?” Kane asked, glancing at Nate on the other side of the room. I smirked. “He's just someone I don't know.” “Well, you can tell me. He seems to care about you.” No, he didn’t care about me. He had abandoned me and mocked me when Blake and John showed up. He was just trying to play with my emotions. I didn’t expect anything from him anyway. It was painful to see him turn out like the rest of them. “No, he's not,” I said, taking a drink one of the students brought me. “Hi, Billie! Nice seeing you here,” a girl said. I nodded. “Thanks.” I took another sip while Kane looked at me, amazed. “Easy, don’t overdo it.” “I’m okay,” I replied. He smi

  • choosing between Him or My Ex    Chapter 21: Highschool party pt 2

    Nate POV What is Billie doing here? I thought she said she didn't like going to school parties. What the hell is happening.?. I thought as I saw a black-haired boy with her he was a few inches taller than her and he had small eyes. He had his hand around Billie as he walked her into the room. He looked like someone I had seen then Billie's friend walked in beside them. There I could see the resemblance they both shared. Though it was just a little you could tell that Ann and the boy who had his hand around Billie were connected. So I guess he pretended to be her partner and followed her. But what was all this Billie isn't like this, she declined the day I asked her but now she is walking in here another male having his hand around her. I shuddered. I wanted to go and talk to her to reason with her, I wanted to tell her why I said all those things a few days back, though it was long and I had never gone to her to meet her. But I felt guilty and now all I wanted was to go up to her a

  • choosing between Him or My Ex    Chapter 20: Highschool party pt1

    Billie POV She is nothing to me, Nate had said. I slowly walked toward the cafeteria, only to find an anxious Ann waiting for me, her worried eyes searching my face. “What the hell happened, Billie? I saw John and Blake head in after you and Nate, and I was worried, but I just couldn't do anything,” she exclaimed. If it had been a minute earlier, she would have seen the tear stains on my face, but I had wiped them away on my way there. “It’s okay,” I said to Ann. But I knew that if I didn’t tell her what happened in the soccer changing room, things would only get worse. So, I shared everything with her as we walked back to class. I had refused to eat; not because I was angry, but simply because I didn’t feel like it. Ann looked at me with a shocked expression. “What the hell did Nate do?” she gritted her teeth. I knew she would be angry, and I figured it was best to tell her now so I could find a way to deal with it. I had known this from the start. I realized Nate would be like

  • choosing between Him or My Ex    Chapter 19: I am sorry

    Nate POV “No, I can’t, Billie. I can’t do that. You’re a precious person to me,” I said to her and yes she is, she might not know it but she is the one friend have liked since I came in here. Though it doesn't seem like it. “What do you mean, Nate?” she asked her eyes confused. But I had to say it now, whether it was going to hurt her it was the only way she could be free. I had been distant from Billie the entire morning and I hated myself for it. It was only the way for her not to be bullied. I had not spoken to her or even gone near her but now I just couldn't control myself as I had dragged her in her. I know she was also confused. About me being distant. But I had to and now I had to tell her. “Billie, I’m sorry for what I’m about to do… I—” Suddenly, the door opened, and John stepped in with Blake by his side, staring at us. Blake smiled mischievously. “So, what are you going to say, Nate? What are you hiding?” What the hell are they doing here? I thought. I didn't remem

  • choosing between Him or My Ex    Chapter 18: Nate

    Billie POV It had been two days since the website application. Ann had insisted that I sign in right away, as it was the only option. I didn’t want to, but she assured me this would be different. I had tried similar things in the past, only to find they were all scams. Despite my reluctance, Ann's reassurances gave me some hope. I asked her if she knew anyone who had successfully used the site, but she replied no, claiming she just felt confident it would work. “It’s going to work,” she said, and that was a bit overwhelming. She spent the entire day at my house, helping me take the pictures needed for the application. Most of her time was spent doing my hair and dressing me in clothes that felt awkward and out of place. Balek walked in on us at one point and mocked my appearance when she saw me in the big gown. That night, I barely slept as I kept checking the website. What made Ann feel so confident? I wondered as I browsed the site. All I saw were older men and women who looke

  • choosing between Him or My Ex    Chapter 17 : A Hope

    Ann POV “Oh no,” I muttered as I scrolled through my laptop, desperately looking for something to add to my science test. I had been scrolling for hours without finding anything useful. All I kept seeing were some ridiculous solutions that would definitely earn me an F if I wasn’t careful. I leaned back in my chair, wishing Billie were here. I sighed; if she were here, I knew she could solve this problem. She was a genius. A total genius, even though she didn't focus on science — I bet she could find the answer in a minute if she just took a quick look. I admired her intelligence; she’s incredibly smart and always seems to know the solution before anyone finishes asking the question. Unfortunately, John took advantage of her talent. He used her to get an A in English, and once he achieved that, he turned his back on her. He never really loved her. I wished I were just as brilliant as her — then I wouldn't be racking my brain over this stupid science test. At least there’s something

  • choosing between Him or My Ex    Chapter 16: What are you doing here?

    John POV I just can't stop wandering. Is that guy I mean Nate in love with Billie or he is just playing her just like I had done? It seems confusing. He is handsome every girl demanded him since he had arrived at our school just a few days ago, he had been somehow interested in Billie from the first day after he had saved her from Blake in the bathroom. He had been glued to her since then always at her side and every time I wished to knock the air off Billie and make her feel bad he was always there helping her out and always saying he was her friend Which isn't normal, a normal guy wouldn't be nice to Billie out of the blue. She is fat, with an ugly birthmark that makes her look ugly that she is herself. And she is somehow irritating as Blake said always eating nonstop and visiting the toilet many times. I just can't see why Nate is gluing to her. Except he wants something. Maybe he also heard how I had used her for my grade and dumped her, maybe he is also trying the same thing.

  • choosing between Him or My Ex    Chapter 15: I Know nothing

    Billie POV Traveling to Grandma's place kept me under control. It was a holiday I thought would never happen. I found out that I was the only one Grandma had invited; she left Blake out of it. I know everyone is aware that Grandma has the least spot for Blake. She always says he takes after Daddy, especially when she first met him years ago the day he came home with my mom. He was arrogant and always looked down on people, though I hadn't seen Dad act that way myself. However, he usually sides with Blake whenever we fight, and I can't be shocked because Blake is his favorite, and looks like him. I knew I had to be gone for Christmas, but I couldn't stop thinking about leaving Ann alone, even though she said her parents would come to spend the holiday at her aunt's place. Still, she ranted about my trip to Grandma's when I told her. "It's just for a few weeks," I said. But she insisted on going with me, even though her parents were coming too. I had to turn her down. I needed to go

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