My Heart Is Yours

   I tried to get free but he wouldn't let go of my hands.

  "She did not tell you that she is engaged, what type of a friend will do that? tsk! tsk!!"

Lizzy laced through with her voice filled with venoms.

  Lucas looked up at my face, searching.

"What is she talking about?"

"Lucas, I can explain."

I said with a shaky breath.

"There is nothing to explain, a ring in her fingers answers your question. Do you want her to tell you it's a lie?"

Lizzy was really enjoying the whole thing.

"Jenny, I have you seen my ring?"

I heard Tasha's voice behind me and I turned to see her walking towards me. 

"There it is?"

She exclaimed and pointed at my ring finger.

   "You should have told me you took it, I have been searching for it"

She said and gave me a sign to play along. I sighed when I understood what she is trying to do.

"I am sorry about it"

I mumbled and she nodded,

"It's fine. I will leave you now to attend to your visitor"

   She replied and walked to Lizzy then whispered something to her. Lizzy huffed but still stood up and followed her out of the living room.

   No doubt Tasha helped me but why? It is not just why she helped me, why do I have to buy her lies when I could have told Lucas my situation at hand so that he would know I am not available. Why can't I tell him that I am engaged?

"Oh! I am such an idiot!

I groaned and dropped down on one of the couches in the living room.

Lucas sat too. He had let go of my hands and was looking everywhere but me. 

  "I am sorry about earlier?

"It's fine, you don't have to apologize. It's really okay."

   I assured him with a soft smile and grabbed one of his hands and placed it on top of mine. He did not respond but squeezed my hand a little tighter.

"You have been great friend, no doubt and I owe you an explanation. I am ...."

"Say no more. I am just glad you are okay and happy to see you. How is your brother?"

I nodded to his question. Only if he knows that Zain is really not my brother but come to think of it, Zain is really my brother. He is my brother in-law which makes him a brother to me.

"That was then, Jenny. Now he is your lover"

   My other self reminded me. Living in a false hope is never the answer. " Can we go out because I am really not comfortable right now"

   "No Lucas, I am mourning my sister."

His eyes widened at what I said.

"Yeah! I know you are surprised. She died yesterday and has been buried."

I said.

"I am so sorry darling. Now I understand why you are not sounding fine. My condolences"

I nodded then smiled.

    I never wanted to come but after your text came in telling to come I decided to. I should have been here to console you yesterday"

   And there he mentioned the text again. Telling him that I did not text him will make me look like a fool so I kept quiet about it. It is the least of my problems. For Tasha to help me earlier, she might have sent the text. Who knows the content of the text?

  "It's fine but if you don't mind let's do this tomorrow. I am not emotional stable right now"

  I said politely. He needs to go before Zain comes out. If I am to meet him,it will not be anywhere near home until I have the courage to tell him that we can't work.

"I understand. Here"

He said, pulling something from his pocket. It was a necklace with "my heart is yours" engraved on it.

  I was speechless.

   Without waiting for me to say anything, he wore the necklace on my neck then kissed my forehead.

"You are welcome"

He said laughing.

"Thank you so much. I was stunned that's why I said nothing"

He shrugged off his shoulders, " why, don't you know you deserve everything beautiful in life?"

He said and pulled me up," I should be on my way now"

  I was relieved he was going but felt sad at the same time which I can't explain why.

"Thank you so much for coming, I guess I will see you tomorrow then."

He stares deeply into my eyes," I guess so"

He broke the stare then added" Say well to your brother for me. I hope to see him next time"

   I nodded and led him out of the house to his car. After he got in, I watched him drove away and then, I went black inside, removing the necklace on my way in. I was not ready to explain anything to Zain.