Justin felt a mixture of emotions as he listened to Marissa's confession. On the one hand, he was flattered that she still cared about him. On the other hand, he knew that he couldn't let her feelings get in the way of his relationship with Alicia.
"Marissa, you don't have to be jealous. Alicia is just a friend, and you're the one I love," he said, his voice firm and reassuring.
Marissa let out a long sigh, and Justin could tell that she was starting to calm down. "I know, Justin. I'm sorry. I just can't help how I feel sometimes."
Justin took a deep breath, feeling grateful that Marissa was being honest with him. "It's okay, Marissa. Just know that I'm committed to you, and nothing is going to change that."
They continued talking for a few more minutes, catching up on each other's lives and reminiscing about old times. Justin couldn't help but feel a little nostalgic as he spoke to Marissa.
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