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The bustling cafeteria, just moments ago filled with lively chatter and the clinking of cutlery, fell into a stunned silence. Caleb stood amidst the sudden hush, his hands tucked deep into his pockets, eyes fixed on Cassie with a mixture of surprise and disbelief etched on his face. Suddenly, Cassie's voice cut through the silence once again, declaring loudly, "Caleb, I really like you and want you to be my boyfriend!" Cassie declared, her voice unwavering as she looked straight into his eyes. Caleb sighed heavily, feeling caught off guard by Cassie's unexpected proclamation. His eyes darted around the cafeteria, meeting the incredulous stares of his classmates who couldn't believe what they were hearing. He shifted uncomfortably, trying to process the situation. ***** "Caleb, I really like you and want you to be my boyfriend!" Kenneth and Carl, nearly choked on her food, and Tracy slammed her wine glass down, her face flushed with anger and a hint of jealousy. Kenneth s
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Cassie's gaze hardened, a flash of irritation crossing her features. She couldn't shake the memory of Tracy causing trouble that night at the bar. If it weren't for her interference, perhaps she wouldn't have argued with Caleb. Who knows, she might have already been his girlfriend by now. "Your personal history with him doesn't dictate my feelings," she countered sharply. "I see something in him that you clearly don't. So kindly keep your judgments to yourself." Tracy's chest rose and fell rapidly as she gathered herself to speak. "He's a loser, Cassie. He doesn't even have a proper job. He's just a delivery boy, for crying out loud." Cassie regarded Tracy with a shake of her head, an amused smile playing on her lips. "Hmm, I know exactly what he does for a living and his financial situation. You practically made it clear at the bar the other night. But you know what? I don't really care about that. I like Caleb for who he is on the inside, not what he does." She glanced ove
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She paused, her voice choked with tears. "But you know what? I'm glad I found out his true colors." Tracy wiped away the tears streaming down her cheeks, her eyes defiant yet vulnerable. After listening to the fabricated story, Caleb stood there in shock. He thought of raising his hands and clapping at her outstanding performance. If he hadn't known the truth of what really transpired between them, he might have believed her too. However, any shock he felt was quickly overshadowed by the biting comments thrown his way. "What a scumbag, treating a woman like that!" "I never trusted him, always seemed too smooth for his own good." "Who would've thought the nice guy act was just a facade for a heartless cheat?" "Seems like Caleb's true colors are finally showing. Shameful." Caleb felt a mix of anger and disbelief as the accusations and judgments rained down on him, knowing that Tracy's words had painted him in a damning light, whether they were true or not. "Be careful, Cassie.
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Tracy felt humiliated. She had spun her web of lies, portraying herself as the heartbroken victim of Caleb's betrayal, but Cassie had dismissed her accusations as if she were nothing more than an irritating fly. The atmosphere in the restaurant was thick with confusion and disbelief. People exchanged puzzled glances, their lunches forgotten as they tried to make sense of the scene unfolding before them. Murmurs filled the air, a chorus of incredulous whispers and muted exclamations. "Is she serious?" someone at a nearby table whispered, eyebrows raised in astonishment. "I can't believe it," another voice chimed in. "Why would a girl like Cassie still want to be with Caleb after everything Tracy just said?" "It has to be some kind of joke," a third person speculated, shaking their head. "Cassie could have anyone she wanted. Why him?" Despite the growing skepticism around her, Cassie stood her ground, her eyes fixed on Caleb. Tracy's words seemed to have little effect on her re
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Tommy gripped Caleb's arm firmly, pulling him aside from the crowd in the cafeteria. He leaned in close, his voice barely above a whisper, filled with confusion and concern. "What are you doing, man? Cassie just took the initiative and proposed to you in front of everyone. Why are you saying no?" Caleb glanced at Tommy, a mixture of regret and turmoil evident in his eyes. He hesitated for a moment before responding, aware of Jake also awaiting his explanation. As he glanced at Tommy and Jake, a mix of emotions swirling in his eyes—regret, turmoil, and a touch of apprehension. How could he possibly explain the true reason behind his rejection of Cassie without divulging his secret? There were parts of his life that his friends were unaware of, and he struggled to find the right words to convey his reasons clearly. Jake leaned in closer, concern etched on his face. "Caleb, seriously, what's going on?" Jake's voice was gentle, coaxing Caleb to open up. Caleb hesitated, searching
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"Well, Caleb dear, I'm sorry to break your heart yet again, but you'll have to forget about me. I do not love you, and I will never get back with a loser like you. It's impossible for me to fall in love with you, so you better give up on me. A loser like you doesn't deserve someone like me. Besides, you're nothing compared to my current boyfriend, Kenneth." Tracy smiled to herself, feeling quite satisfied. Meanwhile, Caleb rolled his eyes in exasperation, ignoring her as he sat down and stared at his now cold food. The group—Tommy, Jake, Cassie, and Jackie—settled into an eerie silence after the drama that had just unfolded. Tommy and Jake exchanged glances, both wondering if there was any truth to Tracy's claim that Caleb had rejected Cassie because he still had feelings for Tracy. Tommy furrowed his brows, his gaze shifting to Cassie, who was merely pushing her food around on her plate, and then to Caleb, who seemed completely unaffected by the recent events. Caleb ate his food
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Tommy's phone buzzed, and he quickly recognized Jacob's number. He answered with a casual "Hello, Jacob, what's up, man?" Jacob's voice sounded urgent on the other end. "Tommy, are Jake and Caleb with you?" Tommy nodded instinctively, even though Jacob couldn't see him. "Yeah, they're here. Why, what's going on?" Jacob's tone grew more serious. "You all need to get back to college right now." Sensing the urgency in Jacob's voice, Tommy furrowed his brow and got up from his chair, taking a few steps away from the table. "Jacob, what's the matter? You sound worried." There was a heavy sigh on the other end of the line. "There's been another theft." "What..." Tommy exclaimed, caught off guard by the news. His mind raced with questions and concerns. "Yeah," Jacob continued, his voice tense and hurried. "And this time, it's happened in our class." Tommy's stomach tightened. "In our class? Are you serious?" "Dead serious," Jacob confirmed. "The professor is pretty worked up about i
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Jackie and Cassie sat in the cinema cafeteria, the soft hum of conversations around them filling the air. Jackie stirred her drink absently, her mind clearly elsewhere. She finally turned to Cassie, unable to hold back her curiosity any longer."Are you really going to continue chasing that loser?" Jackie asked, her tone a mix of incredulity and concern.Cassie nodded with a bright smile. "Of course I am," she replied without hesitation.Jackie shook her head, baffled. "Seriously, Cassie, I don't understand you. That loser rejected you in front of so many people without a hint of guilt. Just give up already. There are plenty of other boys you can make your 'fake boyfriend'," she said, raising her fingers to make air quotes. "Who will at least be better than Caleb. Why are you so adamant that it has to be him?"Cassie sighed deeply but refused to answer, her eyes drifting to a distant point, lost in thought.Jackie's frustration was palpable as she leaned forward, her voice tinged wit