My Dad's Bestfriend

Chapter 244

Sienna

Birthdays were supposed to be special. Mom and Dad had always made sure of that, and they still did. But my boyfriend and my best friend? Their actions consistently told me otherwise. To them, it was just another day.

Even now, as we left the party that had been thrown for my birthday, they behaved as if it was nothing out of the ordinary.

"I think we should go to Vortex tonight," Kelly suggested, her words slurred from

too much alcohol. She was clearly too drunk to be clubbing but still brimming with excitement. "It'll be so much fun!"

"Yeah," Ryatt agreed, his energy predictably matching hers. "She's right. We should go."

"Guys, we just finished celebrating my birthday, and it's already late," I interjected, exasperated. "You've both had too much to drink. I think we should call it a night and head home."

Kelly rolled her eyes at me. "Oh, come on, Sienna. Don't be such a bore. Live a little! It won't kill you."

"Yeah, Sia," Ryatt chimed in, giving me that look-the one that said please don't ruin the fun. "It's your birthday, after all! Let's keep the party going!"

Oh, so now my boyfriend remembered it was my birthday? How convenient.

A sigh slipped past my lips, and as always, I gave in. "Fine."

"Finally!" Kelly groaned, stumbling into my car. Since both of them were too drunk to drive, it fell to me—as usual. Sometimes, I felt more like their chauffeur than a friend.

And yet, as I navigated the streets toward Vortex-Kelly and Ryatt's favorite club -I couldn't stop the nagging thought creeping into my mind: Do they even care about me?

The club was alive with pulsing music, flashing lights, and a sea of sweaty bodies grinding against each other. Kelly immediately dragged Ryatt to the bar, their laughter ringing out as they ordered more drinks.

"Ryatt, let's do another round!" Kelly giggled, pulling him closer.

out instinctively, my hand raised to

heavy settled in my chest as I watched them, a feeling I couldn't quite shake. But

unimpressed. My social battery

matter how much Kelly and Ryatt begged, I wouldn't stay a second

stomach churned. I scanned the dance floor, my eyes darting over the crowded space. Still

I thought, though unease

toward the restroom. The door creaked as I pushed it open, and what I saw made my breath catch in

were locked in a heated kiss, his

gasp. My grip on the doorknob faltered, and

quickly pulled away from Kelly, fumbling to zip his pants.

started, his voice

it looks like!" Kelly added, her words a pathetic attempt to

I moved toward Ryatt. My breathing trembled, my heart racing wildly, and every inch

Of

now, catching them like this everything Le chosen to ignore camerashing down part of me had always seen this coming, but I'd been too afraid to admit it-too terrified that

I didn't know how

And it finally did.

me and crushed it. Ruined

'too tired' or 'not

tried again, reaching

back, my voice rising.

think about it...

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it. You twe were definitely way too close to be just friends. Those times when this stupid bitch clung to

time. Fuck. It was

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