Chapter 36: Facing the Truth

Lily's eyes widened in shock as she absorbed the news of Tony and Maya's kiss. She bombarded Maya with questions, eager to understand the details of when, where, and how it all had happened.

Maya, still overwhelmed by the situation, explained that it had been a moment of weakness, a connection that they had both felt in that particular moment. Lily's curiosity grew, and she pressed further, asking who had initiated the kiss. Maya's heart skipped a beat, torn between honesty and hesitation. Eventually, she confessed that Tony had kissed her first, and for a brief moment, she had kissed him back.

The admission hung in the air between them, the weight of their feelings and the complexity of their relationships becoming increasingly apparent. Maya didn't respond verbally to Lily's question, but her eyes betrayed the truth, confirming the brief reciprocation.

Lily, although not entirely surprised by the revelation, recognized the depth of the emotions involved. She understood that Tony and