Guilty

"Since we are both adults, I will ask you a question. And I'd like for you to answer me honestly. Did you, or did you not know how I felt about you growing up?" Ella asked, turning to look at him directly. 

"Bella..."

"The truth Femi! I want the truth," Ella asked as her eyes flashed at him angrily. 

"I know you liked me and considered me like an older brother," Ken said, making her look at him incredulously.

"You're kidding me, right?" 

"No, I'm not," Ken said with a frown, making Ella laugh at the absurdity of the situation.

"You're either the dumbest man on this planet, or you're a terrific liar," Ella said with a shake of her head. 

"I beg your pardon?" Ken said in confusion.