Never Trust Your Best Friend

When I went to her dormitory to look for her, it was obvious that they were discussing my matter because as soon as I entered, they suddenly fell silent.

"Cici, have you seen the post? It's my brother, but people on the forum say that a man is keeping me. You have to help me clarify this," I said.

Cici was playing with her phone and looked up at me when she heard my words. "Sonia, the truth will prevail; don't waste your time on their petty disputes."

Hearing her words, I was shocked and confused, "But they're slandering my reputation, and I can't even imagine how John will perceive me when he comes across this news."

"He won't doubt you no matter what if he loves you," Cici said lightly.

I looked at her with some incredulity, and she spoke again in a gentle and warm voice. "Sonia, you've never cared about what others think of you at school. Why are you so worked up this time?"

I couldn't say a word in response. It seemed like what she said was right, but I also felt a bit strange in some way.

"Cici, that's my brother. Can you tell?"

She opened the post, enlarged the photo, looked at it carefully, and then looked up with a troubled expression, saying, "To be honest, I can't tell who is in this photo either. I haven't seen your elder brother for a long time. But I definitely believe you."

This photo was quite interesting. My face was clearly visible, and my brother's face was slightly turned to the side.

"You should go back soon. Tomorrow we still have an interview at InterReach Media," Cici said.

"Alright then, Cici. See you tomorrow," I spoke.

As I walked out of her dormitory, I heard people in Cici's dormitory speaking loudly.

"Pretending to be high and mighty," One of them said.

"She really thinks she's the campus belle. I think she is a joke."

"Even her best friend doesn't want to help her, let alone clarify."

"She can only fool people with her looks. Otherwise, why would the talented John in our department be interested in her?"

I kept hearing those sentences off and on, but I didn't catch Cici defending me at all.

I was so furious that my face flushed red, biting down on my lip to keep the tears at bay. Cici remained silent, did that signify her agreement with this? I was torn between walking in and confronting her or not.

A message from WhatsApp came.

John: [Let's break up, Sonia.]

I called, but no one answered.

I called again, but still no answer.

I called again, and he hung up.