When Real World: Key West's Janelle met Real World: Hollywood's Will, sparks flew. Too bad Will had to go and ruin everything by cheating! Below, Janelle explains why she gave Will a second chance... and how he ultimately blew it all over again. (Side note: When reached for comment, Will sung a much different tune -- check back next week to hear his side of the story.)
Ugh. Where to begin? Well, I’m sure most of you are curious about the whole “cheating incident,” but before I get there I’ll give you a little background on my relationship with Will.
I really had no intentions of getting involved with Will upon our introduction at Big Willy’s. I had a few music connections that I wanted to hook him up with since he informed me that this season was focused around aspiring talent. Slowly but surely I found myself interested in him, but because I understood the process involved in this show and implications from it, I was extremely hesitant. I especially knew that if anything were to happen on camera, I would not have a voice to express my view of the situation in interviews or confession. These were things that Will and I had discussed and because I saw how open he was about putting himself out there, and trusted that he would act responsibly, I decided to go ahead with it. Additionally, we both felt that these were our “real” lives that we were living, and why stop because of cameras? Little did I know what was to come.
Editing and cameras can intensify any situation, but like I said, I was willing to see where things would go. A month-and-a-half into us dating, Nick and Brittini moved in. Will had mentioned to me that he got the vibe that Brittini might be interested in him, but I was not concerned. My attitude in relationships has always been focused on the actions of who I'm dating and not the actions of the other people around. Plus, I really don’t consider myself a jealous person, and I never have been… maybe over a Gucci purse, Mariah’s wedding ring, or a white-on-white Bentley Coupe, but not over a guy… too many fish in the sea for all that! So I let the comment go and treated Britney with the same respect I did with any other person in the house.
Soon after the housemates left for their trip to Cancun, I got the dreadful call that Will had “kissed” Brittini, which I recently learned was a little more than that. I’m not going to lie, I was shocked. For two straight hours this boy had me on the phone giving me the run around. One thing I can’t deal with is dishonest people covering up there deceits. I’ve always been honest, even when the truth hurts, and to be deceived is one thing I don’t deal with well.
After a lot over consideration and inner-battling, I decided to give Will a second chance. I felt like he was genuinely sorry about what happened. I’ve never seen anyone cry the way he did over a breakup. But I was still wary those tears were nothing more than an Oscar-worthy façade. I guess I figured everyone is entitled to make a mistake and I can’t say I haven’t made my fair share of them in previous relationships.
Even with my desire to forgive Will and start anew, I began to lose my attraction to him. I guess I really could not let go of what he did. I began to see a lot of things I did not like -- it felt like I was dealing with a completely different person. What I was most attracted to was his honesty and openness… I loved that about him! Will wore his heart on his sleeve and that does not happen too often with guys. But with everything that occurred, his best qualities were stripped away in a matter seconds.
I think I was also unforgiving because Will knew I was a previous castmate entering in a situation with hesitation. It's beyond disrespectful that he had no consideration for the drama he was dragging me into. So, shortly after making up with him we stopped dating. I could not deny the fact that I was no longer interested in him. There are no hard feelings, but we really don’t talk much as I have moved on with my life and am currently in new relationship.
Everything happens fore a reason, and I’m really glad I was able to see Will’s true character sooner than later and to have met someone new who now is worth my time. As I like to say, “I don’t chase ‘em, I replace ‘em!”
I hope you all enjoy this season. Keep in mind we are real people with real issues -- we just so happen to be revealing our lives for your viewing pleasure.
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