Sharing Beatrice A Luna To Her Stepbrothers by Alexis Dee

251-I Was Once In Love With A Chea..

'What did you say?" I asked, hearing my heart beat louder than ever. The slip of the tongue, I believe, landed him in an awkward situation. But I would call it a big red flag.

'You as— what did you two talk about?* He shook his head and then forced a smile across his lips when he realized he should have first asked me to elaborate.

'Ab—,' I paused, watching his expression as his words played through my mind. I could be honest with him and give him a chance to tell me the truth, but then again, I didn't want to give him a chance to lie to me.

’About your relationship with her," I lied, playing along. He closed his eyes to let out a sigh and then clenched his jaw. He wasn't happy that I found out.

’There is no relationship anymore," he said, and that was enough to stop my heart from beating for a second. My whole life flashed before my eyes as I saw my fantasy world crumble before my eyes.

'When did you break up with her?* I kept playing along, recalling everytime I saw Maura crying. Was it because of him? It has to be. But why did he hide his relationship from me?

*1 didn't yet, but I cut contact with her," he said awkwardly, probably thinking I'd be too grateful for it.

'Then why were you talking to her last night?" I asked with much difficulty. It was clear where he went last night, and from the bit of conversation I heard, it didn't seem like he had broken up with her or cut ties with her.

called and wanted me to come—over," at least he

my misery. When did I become such an idiot as to not even question anything? Everybody was literally giving me hints they

head, but I could tell he was lying. The

take it anymore. He raised his hands to calm me

over," he said, taking little steps closer to me,

two?" It took me a minute to ask him that. The way he tried shaking his head, but my eyes and tear-filled glare made him lower his head,

on by me, you went to finish it with

it

one who brought light to my life, but

he reached out for my hand,

placed a hand on my heart as I felt this stinging pain that

things off with her right now." He smiled hysterically, holding me by my arms even when

Why not before? You were never going to break things off with any of us. You would have continued living

for —," he was once again going to make up

surrender, saying, ’But now I am

urge to scratch his face. The sight of his lips made me think of how and where he must have kissed her. I