Bethany slowly stood.
« We’re done, Ryan. »
« Beth, come on. »
You could have told the truth at any point.
« No. Don’t call me again. »
He turned toward me. « Sarah, we can talk privately. »
« We already did. Remember? You said you were single. »
Zoe stood beside us. « Well, this has been educational. »
Ryan looked between us. « So that’s it? You’re all leaving? »
You got exposed because you lied.
Bethany picked up her purse.
« Together, actually. »
We headed for the exit.
« Seriously? » he called after us.
Zoe glanced back. « You should’ve tried being honest. Much less confusing. »
This has been educational.
***
Outside, Bethany stopped us. « I’m sorry. »
« For what, specifically? »
« For believing him. For accusing you. And for what I said yesterday. »
She turned toward me.
« Sarah, I’m especially sorry I wouldn’t let you speak. »
I nodded.
You should’ve tried being honest.
« Thank you. »
