Some days later. Brett unblocks Emily and they finally discuss their situationship.
brett? i've been trying to reach you for more than a week...
did i do something or say something wrong?
hey...
😔😔😔
hey em! sorry, i've just been busy with a lot of stuff
told you i'm starting a job this break, right?
yeah, but you couldn't spare a few minutes to check your phone?
it's not really a priority at the moment, tbh
oh...
that's understandable, i guess.
how have you been tho?
i miss you a lot 😌
you shouldn't...
i mean, you should find someone else. you know?
waiting for me would just be a waste of time for you
why would you say something like that!!
i don't think it's a waste of time.
besides, you're here now 🥰
yeah, about that...
i'm actually seeing someone
someone i met here. at work.
you met someone?? as in, you cheated on me??
it's technically not cheating because we're not together
...
that's weird, because you always tell me how much you like me when we have sex...
like is very different from being in a relationship
WHAT DO YOU EVEN MEAN WHEN YOU SAY IT THEN
i mean, i do like you... but that's pretty much it
i told you this before, i can't do relationships
but you're in a relationship with this new girl?? explain that!
we're not... it's not a relationship
well, not in the sense you think it is
so, you're single and just having sex with her?
like a friends with benefits thing?
IS THAT WHAT WE WERE?
kind of, yeah
it's the same for us too
omg
all this time, i've been telling my mom you're my boyfriend
OMG
i told all of my friends that!!
i'm sorry, em. i did tell you from the start, though
you just didn't want to listen
me?? so it's my fault now?
i didn't say that. i just meant, we had a misunderstanding
you were my first, brett.
because i thought you were my boyfriend 😭
...
who is this girl you're seeing anyway???
she's not really a girl... more like a woman
SHE'S OLD????
NO. but older, yeah
is that your type??
SHOW ME
you don't need to see her, em
i want to see who i lost to, at least
you didn't lose to anyone. this isn't a competition
just show me brett!!
she's hot 😭😭😭
i hate herrrr
i... well... yeah, she is
she works at the same place you do?
yes... don't get ideas, em
i'm not!! i just wanted to know, okay???
i'm not some stalker who would just show up at the restaurant randomly
i never told you i'm working at a restaurant
wtf
who told you ??
...nobody
was it josh?
OF COURSE NOT
he doesn't even reply to me anymore
i think he blocked me too
how did you find out?
i have your email opened in my laptop
remember when you borrowed it?
🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻
christ, em. you can't do shit like this
see? this is why the two of us just won't work
you're always in my business
i was just looking out for you, okay?
i wanted to make sure you're getting good job offers
and i accidentally saw that email from the restaurant
this is creepy, you know? remove my email from your laptop NOW
okay, okay... don't get mad!!
i'm not mad. i'm... fuming.
just stop texting me, okay? let's stop this whole thing.
BUT BRETT!!!!
brett??? plsssss 😭😭
COME BACK 😭😭😭😭
That evening, while hanging out on the porch, Brett notices a single light still on at Lori's house.
can't sleep?
Huh? How'd you know? 🤭
just saw the light in your room turn on
and as far as i can tell, tom's not home lol
You're too observant for your own good lol
I couldn't sleep, so I thought I'd do a bit of reading.
Why are you up?
the short answer or the long one?
I've got all night, so give me the long one 😏
of course, you'd choose that haha
remember emily? the girl i have a fwb thing with in uni?
How can I forget the poor girl?
Did you talk to her yet?
yup, i unblocked her this morning
it was dramatic, to say the least
How so?
i made it very clear we weren't in a relationship
which made her explode a little...
i may have been too vocal about liking her during... well... sex
So she misunderstood that?
You must be really good then lol
She seems obsessed with you.
i think it's mostly because she gave me her first time
so she grew attach to the idea that i'm "the one"
You're really not into her then?
as a fwb? we have great chemistry in bed
as lovers? definitely not
she can be very suffocating, too suspicious and clingy
Sounds toxic. I would know.
Did you tell her about the "woman" you're seeing? haha
of course, i did. i even showed her a pic of you.
she said you were hot, but was also pissed off about it hahaha
I don't know how to feel about that, but... good for you? lol
i think that shook her up enough to make her see where we really stand
she's still texting me, though... so i don't really know
You're not blocking her this time?
idk yet. i'm tempted, but i also feel bad
I think it's healthier to prioritize yourself over her comfort, Brett.
you think so? i thought you were on her side?
Oh, please. I'm on nobody's side.
Though, I can also see how bothersome this can be for you.
On top of everything else, you know?
I got your back, don't forget!
...
i didn't know you had those tattoos
they look cool af
Change of topic much? haha
But, yeah. These are my first tattoos, actually
did those hurt? considering where they are and all...
It was very ticklish, but not too painful.
can i see the whole thing?
Excuse me??
shit... that didn't come out right haha
No, it did not! lol
i meant, what's the design like? does it cover your chest?
That's for me to know and for you to...
find out?
Keep on dreaming, kid.
oh man. you wound me! lmao
what chores do i need to do to get a hint?
Are you seriously negotiating about this?
can't help it. i'm the curious type
this won't let me rest until i find out haha
You're unbelievable!
But, if you're asking... I could use a little help cleaning the garage gym.
Moving equipment is sooo difficult!
i have a late shift this thursday. i can come by in the morning to help 💪🏻
I don't want you to feel pressured to do something!
I'm mostly kidding...
nah, it's fine. after i do chores around the house, i always have time leftover
i spend that staring at the wall or doomscrolling lmao
might as well be productive, right?
I guess so...
the rewards would be worth it anyway 😏
Ulterior motives, hm? haha
i'm telling you, it's just pure curiosity
once it's been piqued, i can't help myself
Fine, come by on Thursday morning.
You know the drill, right?
lemme think...
wait until old tom leaves the house, wait another 15 minutes to make sure he doesn't come back
avoid all the cameras... sound about right?
Good boy 😌
A few days later, after Brett helps Lori with cleaning.
Hey, Brett! Thanks so much for the help 🥰
I hope I didn't take up too much of your time, though.
Do you have enough to get ready for work?
of cooooourse! it's all good
i just need to prep mom's dinner and everything's set
i got a good work out from just helping you move stuff, tbh
You know... I didn't expect you'd be able to move the equipment with ease.
Or that you had a sleeper build. How long have you been working out??
ah damn hahaha i thought you didn't notice 😏
i started working out when i started uni
actually, josh got me into it. he got a membership at the school gym and made me tag along
after the first few times, i was hooked
It shows, really! You have such a toned bod.
You should teach me a few things from time to time.
you? you don't need to get any hotter, lori haha
Yeah, well, tell my husband that.
He keeps insisting that I lose more weight even when I'm already dieting.
he's dumb, have i ever told you that?
you look fine as you are and if he can't see that...
he's dumb. lmao
I think I look fine, too...
Besides, it's not like I can easily drop the weight.
The last thing I want is to look fragile haha
...
if he can't appreciate those curves, tom might be in need of glasses
you're a freaking goddess, in my humble opinion
Well... thank you. I needed to hear that.
Are you sure you're not just buttering me up, hm?
why would i do that?
Because of the tattoo that you've been asking me nonstop about 🤭
now that you've reminded me...
i do deserve a little peek, i think
You're getting bolder and bolder, hm?
just testing my limits haha
i mean, you don't have to
though, it would certainly satisfy my curiosity
What else are you curious about?
about you? a lot of things
Like?
like why you would ever marry a guy like tom
i bet you had guys lining up for you from all over
so why him?
He wasn't always like this, you know?
Tom used to be sweet, thoughtful... absolutely charming.
I think I fell in love first, tbh.
then things changed. why tho?
After we had Josh and I started getting made up less...
That's when I noticed the changes.
I tried getting all glammed up for events, but he always has something bad to say.
the audacity to criticize you when he's already balding
😂😂😂
Oh my god... stop! He's still my hubby... even if he is balding lol
you're too hot for a guy like him
Am I?
i think you know the answer to that, but... lemme indulge you
HELL YES.
you're hot af
😏😏😏
I think you're pretty hot too.
For someone your age, I mean.
let me screenshot this and tack it up on my wall
Hahahaha
You're adorbs, Brett.
You really have a way of making me laugh.
i only do my best. you deserve it 😏
Oh... well... 😳😳 haha
Talk later then?
already looking forward to it 😉