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 stop

quite shake. But I forced myself to move

stood there, unmoved and unimpressed. My social battery had long since hit zero, and

Ryatt begged, I wouldn't stay a second longer. But as I turned my

stomach churned. I scanned the dance floor, my eyes darting over the crowded space. Still no sign

bathroom? I thought, though

I maneuvered through the throng of people toward the restroom. The door creaked as I pushed it open, and what I

legs. Their lips were locked in a heated kiss,

lungs in a trembling gasp. My grip on the doorknob

quickly pulled away from Kelly, fumbling to zip

started,

not what it looks like!" Kelly added, her words a pathetic

I moved toward Ryatt. My breathing trembled, my heart racing wildly, and every inch me felt like it was

Of

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

didn't know how tonal

And it finally did.

a part of me and crushed it. Ruined it.

stupid excuses. All those times you were 'too tired' or 'not in the mood."" My

Ryatt tried again,

stepped back, my voice rising.

Now that think about

thaty

always fucking knew it. You twe were definitely way too close to be just friends. Those times when this stupid bitch clung to you, and you said nothing. Those times

excuses to avoid me at the same time. Fuck. It was so

breath left me. "I've been

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