Chapter 51 – Beginning with a Daring Encounter

“He doesn’t. I already told you that he likes someone else,” Celsie reminded him.

“You sound like you know the guy in question personally.”

“No, I don’t. I’m just telling you what she said. So what do you think?” Celsie asked impatiently.

Lucas thought about it for a moment, and he had a feeling in his gut that the whole thing wasn’t a mere coincidence, but he didn’t know how else to explain it. Perhaps it was fate? He liked that the man whoever he was hadn’t touched his sister while she was drunk. It showed he was a disciplined person, and if anyone was going to be with his sister, he’d rather it be someone like that.

“Well, I agree with him. If someone has to do it, then it can as well be him.. He earned the right after all.”

Earned the right? That was similar to what Benne had said too. “And what if she doesn’t want to?” Celsie asked anxiously.

“Well, it’s her choice. I’m certain her driver would not force himself on her. I’m just saying if she is going to pick someone, then it can as well be the person she picked the first time,” Lucas said reasonably.

“What if…”

“Celsie, let’s stop playing around now. I know you well enough to know you wouldn’t call me to ask about a colleague’s friend that means nothing to you. You called because this is bothering you, and it’s only bothering you this much because you’re probably attracted to him. Am I wrong?” Lucas asked.

“I’m not attracted to him.”

“You can’t convince me otherwise. I’ve been with you all our lives, so I know you better than anyone else. And honestly, I’m glad that there is someone you feel this way about even…”

“I don’t feel any way about him,” Celsie cut in.

“… Even though I’m sure you’re going to stubbornly hold on to your decision of not getting involved with any guy,” Lucas continued as though she hadn’t interrupted him.

“Tell me something, why can’t you just let yourself have a little fun?” He asked in a concerned tone.

Celsie sighed in resignation. There was no point arguing with him or trying to convince him otherwise. Lucas was very stubborn and once he believed something, he held on to it like a dog to a bone, “He likes someone else.”

“He told you that, didn’t he?”

“Yes.”

“Is he dating this person? Have you met her?” Lucas asked thoughtfully.

“Not yet.”

“Do you know if he has made his feelings known to her?” He asked again.

“No he hasn’t,” Celsie said, wondering why Lucas was asking so many questions.

“Does it bother you that he likes someone else?” Lucas asked thoughtfully.

“Of course not! He even asked me to help him get the lady! I’m not interested in him, honest to God.”

He asked her to help him get the lady, and then he was also asking her to have an affair with him? Something didn’t add up about the story. He had a feeling that the person the guy liked was Celsie and not any other lady. It was probably best he keeps the knowledge to himself since he knew Celsie well enough to know that the moment she suspects the guy likes her, she would run in the opposite direction.

“You told him you’re not interested in guys?” Lucas asked thoughtfully.

“Of course I did. I don’t want him getting wrong ideas.”

“And he offered to be your first lover, am I right?” Lucas asked, making Celsie cringe in embarrassment. There used to be a time when she and Lucas talked about everything possible. He had even confided in her the first time he had sex with Rachel while they were in high school. Now she felt awkward talking to him about this.

“Yes. Can you stop asking me so many awkward questions and just tell me what you think I should do?” Celsie asked impatiently.

From everything she had said, Lucas had gotten all the information he needed to confirm his suspicions. It was probably fate that had brought her and this guy together, and he was in love with Celsie. But because she didn’t want a relationship he had offered to be her lover while also making her let down her guard by leading her to believe that he was interested in someone else. He liked the guy already.

“I know this is likely going to be a bad idea, but I’m going to give it anyway. Since you’re not looking for a serious relationship, but you obviously want a lover, wouldn’t it be better to get involved with someone you know, and are attracted to? Someone who isn’t interested in your heart but just your body?” Lucas asked even though he doubted the man Celsie was talking about wanted only her body.

Celsie pursed her lips as she gave it a thought, “Maybe.”

“Good. So you should probably stop thinking about it too much and tell your colleague’s friend to give it a try,” he added jocularly.

“Why do I feel like you’re saying this only because you want me to get involved with someone at all cost?” Celsie asked suspiciously.

“I’m saying this only because I love you, and I want you to be happy. Besides, I will feel better knowing you have someone out there who is looking out for you. So think about it, please.”

“Alright. I will think about it. You can’t tell either mom or dad about this,” Celsie warned.

“You know I won’t. Your secret is safe with me,” Lucas promised.

“You can’t tell Rachel either,” Celsie added, making Lucas pause.

“I know you still don’t like her much, but can you please try harder?” Lucas asked in a low tone so that Rachel wouldn’t know they were talking about her.

“I don’t have to like her. You are the one who is in a relationship with her, not me,” Celsie pointed out.

“We are one, remember? You are my twin sister and I really want you both to get along,” Lucas pleaded.

“You should have thought of that before getting involved with her after she tried to cause confusion between us,” Celsie said grudgingly.

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