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I call out exasperated, my head falling into my hands.
As he continues looking for a bottle, I take a deep breath through my nose as he finally returns and takes a seat once more.
“You’re stupid for going there, but I think you needed closure. If you hadn’t, there’s no way you would have found out about Delilah, and as freaky as the entire thing is, I think it’s good that you found her.” He passes the bottle over to me but when I refuse, he shrugs his shoulders as he takes another swig. “Why bring her brother? He’s the kid she left you both for, isn’t he?”
My throat tightens as I look away from him.
He’s right, but…
Shrugging, I clear my throat as I look back at him.
“William, when I texted you about seeing someone–a man–and you told me to go for it…”
His eyes are comically wide, and if it wasn’t for this tense situation, I would have most definitely laughed at his expression.
“Shit, don’t tell me he’s the one?”
I nod slowly as his face changes from confusion, to shock, and finally acceptance.
“I had no idea it was him–I thought he was some random guy living in Alstorne. I only realised it was him when he walked in during Serena and I’s argument. To be honest, I’ve pushed the idea of him being her son completely out of my mind. As far as I’m concerned, he’s the guy I met all those days ago, and the guy I’ve been seeing.”
“Will you still be seeing him?”
William asks as I shrug.
“If he agrees with it, of course. I can’t say I’ve been happier, though I am concerned with what Lyra will think of me–of us.”
He sighs as he takes another swig before leaning back into the chair.
“Lyra will come around as soon as she’s cooled down. You don’t need to explain it all, but tell hersomething.She’s not a child anymore, Lucas, and I don’t think it’s right to keep her in the dark like this. She’s asked me a couple of times now, and my answer has always been to ask you. It’s your private life to share, but you can’t blame her for growing curious and looking for answers.”
He’s right.
If only I told her some truths, she wouldn’t be so angry at me.
I was too afraid to say anything, too scared that she’d hate me.
Just as I open my mouth to speak, there’s a knock on my office door, and as William and I look in the direction of the sound, Benjamin steps inside.
His eyes move around the room before they land on mine.
“Sorry for interrupting, but can I speak with you?”
Benjamin asks as he looks directly at me.
I nod before motioning for him to come inside.
“Be my guest.”
William says, pointing to the chair beside him as he makes no effort to stand up or leave my office.
Benjamin stops walking any further into the room as his eyes dart between William and I.
“William, get out.”
I growl out as my best friend finally stands up, dramatically sighing before he leaves the office without a word of argument. He doesn't say anything about Benjamin or I either.
I shake my head as Benjamin shuts my office door and walks towards the desk, taking a seat opposite me.
