Just After My Boyfriend Proposed, My Best Friend Called In the Middle of the Night and Whispered, ‘Don’t Trust Him’ – Story of the Day

We’ve all had that one bestie—the kind you’d go through anything with. For me, that was Brooke. We met after college at a mutual friend’s party, and instantly, it felt like we’d known each other forever. She was there for every breakup, job loss, and meltdown.

But as time went on, things changed. A true friend, I believe, shows their true colors in moments of happiness. And unfortunately, Brooke didn’t pass that test.

My happiness came in the form of Jason, the best guy I’d ever been with. But when I introduced him to Brooke, things shifted. A night out together revealed tension that I couldn’t ignore. When I asked Brooke what she thought of him, her response was surprising: “I don’t think he’s right for you.” I was shocked. She wasn’t happy for me, she was critical. It didn’t take long before I realized something was off.

Brooke’s attitude continued to sour whenever I mentioned Jason, twisting every story into a critique of him. Jason thought maybe she was jealous, especially since she was a single mom. He even suggested I stop talking to her, which eventually happened naturally as our communication fizzled out.

A few weeks later, after Jason proposed, Brooke’s silence on social media said it all. And then, she called me late one night with a cryptic warning: “Don’t trust him.” When I tried to reach her, she wouldn’t answer. I needed answers.

I visited her mom, Stephanie, who revealed something that shocked me. Melanie’s father’s name was also Jason. It all clicked—Brooke’s behavior, her warnings, everything. I confronted her, and the truth came out: Jason had threatened her to keep the past a secret.

I understood now. Brooke was scared and didn’t know what to do. But together, we’d face this. I promised her we’d take down Jason. And finally, I had my best friend back.