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William

A deep, heavy weight rested on my shoulders as I walked into the coffee shop, seeing Anthony there, looking down on his phone.

I was dreading to confront him on what happened the other day. It's taken a few pep talks from my sisters to convince me to talk to him about it.

My mom was in the back, grabbing her keys and bag, ready to leave. She smiles once she saw me, quickly walking over to me.

"Can you lock up at 6?" I nod, sending her a smile. "Thanks honey, see you tonight." She kissed my cheek before she left.

The cafe wasn't very crowded since it was the late afternoon. Only a couple of customers were here, mainly just doing work on computers while snacking on pastries.

I slip behind the counter, biting my lip as I glanced at Anthony, who was still preoccupied with his phone, a smirk on his face.

"Anthony." He let out a hum, not bothering to look up. I scoff, "will you look at me?"

His eyes stayed glued on his phone, letting out another hum. Frustration built up inside of me. Don't waste your breath.

I mustered up enough courage, snatching his phone out of his large hands.

"What the fuck, Will!" He scowls, reaching for it. I quickly look at the screen, reading the message.

You down at 7 tonite ;)

I furrow my brows, scrolling up in the messages, ignoring Anthony's hands that were attempting to grab it, but I kept moving.

My heart sunk as I read the messages, a lump forming in my throat as tears pricked in the brim of my eyes.

"So you're cheating on me?"

Anthony just sighed, "give me back my phone."

I grimaced, throwing his phone on the counter behind me. "No, fuck your phone. You're cheating on me?"

"It's not really cheating..."

I scoff, "so asking someone to meet up to have sex while in a relationship isn't cheating?!"

He shrugs, leaning against the wall, "okay, so what if it is? Not the first time."

My brows furrow as I stared at him in disgust, "you've cheated before this?"

"Well, yeah, how else was I supposed to get laid? You weren't going to do anything."

I couldn't believe it. It felt like someone was stabbing me in the chest and a whale was on my stomach.

You deserve it Will.

I open my mouth to reply, but nothing came out. I was speechless with shock. It feels like it wasn't real.

Anthony just scoffs, "you really thought I liked you? It was easy sex, took a damn month though."

"You dated me for sex?!"

He hums, "that's how the real world works, William. Everything is about sex and money, no one really loves anyone. I got what I want and now I'm done with you."

My jaw dropped as my stomach flipped. Tears filled my eyes as I stared at Anthony. My heart ached.

"Fuck you."

I grab his phone from behind me, slamming the device onto the ground. I didn't listen to his profanities and threats as I left the cafe, eyes following me.

As I drove home, my mind swirled with thoughts. He's been probably cheating this entire time we were together...

You don't deserve love, William. You deserve to be sad and unwanted because you're worthless.

Tears rolled down my face as everything sunk in. I just lost my boyfriend, who didn't even care about me whatsoever, and he cheated on me for over a month. He used me for sex because he's a douchebag.

I slammed the door shut, ignoring the eyes that instantly fell on me.

"Will, honey, why are you home?" Mom asked, a frown in her voice. "You can't just leave the shop with An-"

"Don't say his name." I hiss, walking towards the stairs. "He can figure it out. He figured out how to keep shit from me for a month."

Lucille made her way down the stairs, probably from hearing the door. "Will, you scared me while I was plucking my eyebrows! Why'd you slam the door!"

I scoff, pushing past her as I went up the flight. Her hand gripped onto my wrist, stopping me.

"What's wrong?"

"Nothing's wrong, Lucille!"

My sister sent me a look, shaking her head at my words. "Why are you mad?"

"Why am I mad?!" I scoff again, narrowing my eyes at my sister. "I just found out I got cheated on for a month and was used for sex! That's what wrong, Lucille! Anymore questions?!"

Lucille gasped as her face hardened, "he did!?" I just pull my hand away from her, taking another step.

"What the hell is going on?" My mom yells, "Will, come down her, what's all this about?!"

I wipe the tears on my face before I turned around, my eyes meeting my mom. She frowns, gesturing for me to come down the stairs.

"I'm leaving." Lucille spoke, snatching my car keys from my hands.

"Where?" I snapped, suddenly upset she was going to leave at a time like this.

"To the cafe." Was all she said before she stalked out of the house.

My mom looked at the door, then me, "what's going on, William? Why is she leaving? Why are you home and upset?"

I didn't answer my mom, Gabrielle's voice running over mine.

"He cheated?" She questioned with a gasp. "Really?!"

I wanted to cry again. I was so overwhelmed already with all the eyes on me and what happened earlier.

I only nod, gulping the lump in my throat. Don't cry right now, William, they don't need to know how pathetic you are.

"What's going on?" My mom repeated, looking directly at me. "Who cheated on you for sex? What is this all about? Where did Lucille go?"

"What does it sound like, Mom!" I exclaim, throwing my arms into the air. "I was cheated on and used for sex! What's so unclear about that?"

"Don't use that tone of voice-"

"Just leave me alone." I interrupt, walking up the rest of the stairs. Finally, tears fell from my eyes again, the hurt coming back.

My face was stuffed into a pillow as sobs escaped my mouth. The second I trusted someone, they hurt me...why did this have to happen to me?

Music played from my phone. The type of music I'd always be forced to listen to whenever Lucille or Gabby was going through a heart break. Bruno Mars, Lewis Capaldi, Ed Sheeran, Harry Styles... Just a bunch of sad songs.

After crying for a while, I felt numb. The pain left and all I could do was sit there and think.

I just sigh, squeezing the pillow in my phone. A dull ache was in my chest and my throat was sore. My eyes stung from all the tears I had shed.

You shouldn't have trusted him, William. Maybe then you wouldn't have gotten hurt. Or maybe you should have given him what he wanted in the first place.

A knock on the door pulled from my thoughts. I grumbled under my breath, not wanting to talk to anyone. I knew it was my mom or an older sibling. I didn't care who it was, I didn't want to face anyone.

"Who is it?" I croaked, clearing my throat quickly. I didn't realize how scratchy and raw my throat was until I spoke.

"Mom."

I wanted to groan but I just gulped. I mumble, "come in," before I rested my chin on my knee. The door opened and my eyes flew to my mom. "Yes?"

"Your sisters and I are worried," she started, sitting at the edge of my bed. I just nodded, looking at my hands. "What happened? Who's this guy? What did he do? Tell me everything that happened with this guy."

I sigh as I looked back up at Mom. "I was dating this guy and everything was okay." I clear my throat again. "He was a jerk sometimes, but I didn't really care. I guess that was a red flag."

I inhaled a long, much needed breath. "We fooled around on my birthday then, the night I was home alone last week, he came over. We had sex and afterwards I told him I loved him." I frown at the memory. "He just said 'that's nice' then asked for another round. I guess that was another red flag. Then, in the middle of it, he said another guy's name."

I look up at my mom, looking for anybdisappointment or disgusting on her face. It's not everyday you tell your mom about your gay sex life. She just nodded for me to continued.

"So I wanted to confront him. So I tried to, but he was busy with his phone. I took it from him and read messages." I felt all the pain and ache rebuild as tears formed in my eyes. "He cheated on me for our entire relationship... Used me for sex..."

My mom frowns, "oh." I nodded, playing with a loose string on my blanket. "Did you actually love him?"

I shrug, "maybe just a little. I think I was too caught up in the moment, honestly. Then I stopped... Now I don't know. He's still a great guy but not at the same time."

"Who was it? Was it that Nicholas boy that came over?"

I shake my head, "no. Its Anthony from work."

"Him? Oh, honey." My mom sighs, patting my knee. "I had a feeling about him. He was always rude to me but Lucille told me to keep him, never told me why. Now I know it was for you."

"You can fire him!" I beam, a small burst of happiness igniting in me. "And make him clean the bathrooms and dishes before you do."

She laughs, nodding. "I will. No one hurts my boy, so I'll make sure his last day is Hell." I silently thank her, licking my lips. "I'm sorry that this all happened, Will. You don't deserve that. You are an amazing, sweet boy who deserves to be treated like gold."

She's right, William. You deserve some type of happiness in your life.

"Thanks, Momma." I reply with a gentle smile. She nodded, kissing my forehead. "Is Lucille back?"

"Oh, yeah, apparently she slashef his tires, not sure." My mom shrugged.

"You're fine with your daughter slashing someone's tires..."

"If someone hurt your dad, or any one of you kids, I'd do worst." She assured with a wink. I couldn't help but giggle, her face lighting up. "Now, let your sisters cheer you up. Dinner will be ready soon."

I frown, "oh." She furrows her brows. "I'm not really hungry..."

My mom sighs, "I know you probably don't have an appetite, but I still want you to eat. I'll give you just a little bit."

I nodded in approval, swinging my legs over my bed.

We walked down the stairs, voices floating through the living room. The TV was on, but the voices drowned it out. I couldn't even make out with what was being said from my sisters, everyone's voices were on top of each others.

I shuffle into the living room, plopping down onto the empty chair. All the girls were huddled on the couch, speaking loudly. My dad was seated on the sofa, his eyes on the TV, tuning out my sisters.

"He's back!" Rosy beams, pointing her finger at me. Daisy slaps her arm, yelling how it wasn't polite to point. "I don't give a crap! Will is alive!"

I knit my brows together in confusion, "did I ever die?" My sister just giggles, standing from the couch, throwing herself onto me. I grunted at the impact, adjusting myself so I was more comfortable. "Owe! You just elbowed me."

"Sorry." Rose sang, moving a bit on my lap. "That better?" I roll my eyes at her, nodding. Again, she giggles while leaning into my body.

The girls contiued to chat, giggle, and gasp. I just sat there with Rose on me, trying to tune into whatever they were talking about, but I couldn't keep up. I don't know how they are able to understand each other, guess it's a sister thing...

I didn't really care though, cause as long as my sisters were happy and okay, I'm happy and okay.

Yeah fuck Anthony, I tried not to make him very sweet and shit in previous chapters(like when they first started dating) but uh, I think I failed miserably.

I honestly really like the name Anthony, my two best friends each have a brother makes Anthony and they're soo sweet and I was gonna use a different name but this was the first thing that popped into my mind lol.

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