Secretly Mine

"No problem at all. We’re friends, right?"

Lucas smiled brightly as he looked at me. His bright smile and crystal clear eyes quickly pulled a bit of the sadness out of me. My lips curved up into a small smile as I nodded.

Yes, you’ve proved to be a really good friend.

However, just as feelings of gratitude came, so did another worry.

What should I say if he demands to know why I was crying? I can’t just tell him that the man I’ve been in love with, who happens to be my sister’s fiancé, has secretly been using me this whole time...

My eyes darted around the room, trying to find an excuse.

"Leslie. You don’t have to explain anything if you don’t want to. Just know that I’m here for you."

Lucas’s words struck me like a bolt of thunder. I met his gaze once more, noticing the sincerity behind his words. A very warm and pleasant feeling spread through my chest. It felt as if I was being wrapped in a warm, fluffy blanket.

I’ve never met someone so selfless. Lucas is a genuine person; he deserves the best in life.

His smile was captivating. I thought back to our recent history and recalled how attentive and caring he was towards me during every interaction we had.

Even now, him giving me the space and peace of mind to simply do what I need to do without any explanation meant the world to me.