falling for a player

Cecilia had always been the sensible one-the sister who thought things through before making decisions, the one who never let emotions cloud her judgment. But lately, she found herself feeling things she couldn't quite explain. Every time Kenze was around, she felt a warmth she hadn't expected, a connection that unsettled her.

It had started as nothing more than an act of kindness. He had helped her when her cab broke down, and since then, he had been showing up at just the right moments-offering a helping hand, making her laugh, and always knowing the right thing to say. She had always been wary of men who seemed too smooth, too perfect, but Kenze had a way of making her feel like he truly cared.

She told herself it was just gratitude, just admiration for his kindness. But deep down, she knew it was more than that.

An Unexpected Friendship

Cecilia wasn't even sure when their casual conversations had turned into something deeper. At first, they had only exchanged small talk-nothing too personal, nothing too revealing. But then Kenze started opening up, sharing pieces of his past, his struggles, his dreams.

"I wasn't always this confident," he had told her one evening when they met for coffee. "I had to fight for everything I have. Life hasn't been easy, but I've learned to keep going no matter what."

Cecilia had listened, fascinated. There was something about the way he spoke, the way he looked at her, that made her feel like she was the only person in the world who mattered.

"You're strong," he had said to her once. "I admire that about you."

She had blushed at his words, brushing them off with a small laugh. "I just do what I have to do."

But the truth was, no one had ever made her feel as seen as Kenze did.

The Little Moments That Changed Everything

It was the little things that made her fall.

The way he always seemed to know when she needed someone to talk to.

The way he laughed at her jokes, even when they weren't funny.

The way he looked at her like she was special, like she mattered.

Cecilia found herself thinking about him more often than she wanted to admit. She caught herself looking forward to their conversations, replaying his words in her head long after they had parted ways. She even started wondering if he felt the same way about her.

But she knew she had to be careful.

Because Kenze was also Mabel's boyfriend.

A Battle Between Heart and Mind

Cecilia tried to remind herself of that fact every time she felt her heart race around him. She told herself that whatever she was feeling was wrong, that it was just a passing attraction.

But it didn't feel like something that would pass.

The more she tried to fight it, the stronger it became.

One evening, as they sat in his car after he had offered to drive her home, Cecilia felt a silence settle between them. It wasn't uncomfortable, but it was heavy-filled with something unspoken.

"You've been quiet," Kenze said, turning to look at her.

Cecilia forced a small smile. "Just thinking."

"About what?"

She hesitated, then shook her head. "Nothing important."

Kenze studied her for a moment before reaching out to tuck a stray strand of hair behind her ear. It was such a simple gesture, but it sent a shiver down her spine.

"You know you can talk to me, right?" he said softly.

And that was the moment she knew.

She had fallen for him.

A Dangerous Realization

Cecilia barely slept that night. She tossed and turned, her mind spinning with guilt and confusion.

How had she let this happen?

She couldn't be in love with Kenze. It wasn't right. It wasn't fair to Mabel.

But the heart didn't always listen to reason.

No matter how much she tried to deny it, she couldn't escape the truth.

She had fallen for a player.

And she didn't know if she would ever be able to get back up.