Kenze had always prided himself on his ability to control situations. He had a talent for saying the right things, playing the right roles, and making people believe in him. With Mabel, it had been easy-she was in love with him, completely devoted, and saw no reason to doubt his intentions.
But Cecilia was different.
She was cautious, observant, and hesitant to fall too quickly. Yet, despite her careful nature, she was beginning to let her guard down around him. Kenze could see it in the way she looked at him, in the way her voice softened whenever they spoke. He had played this game before, but this time, the stakes were higher.
He wasn't just deceiving two women-he was deceiving two sisters.
Balancing Act
Managing both relationships required precision. Kenze had to make sure that Mabel never suspected anything, and that Cecilia remained unaware of how deeply involved he was with her sister.
With Mabel, he played the role of the devoted boyfriend. He sent her sweet messages, took her on dates, and reassured her whenever she doubted him.
Mabel: Hey love, are we still meeting up for dinner tonight?
Kenze: Of course, babe. Can't wait to see you.
Meanwhile, with Cecilia, he was the charming confidant, the man who seemed to understand her in ways no one else did.
Cecilia: Thanks for listening to me earlier. I don't know why I feel so comfortable talking to you.
Kenze: Because you know I care, Cece. I'm always here for you.
Two different women. Two different lies.
The Shaky Foundation of Lies
The real challenge was avoiding suspicion. Kenze had to keep his stories straight, ensuring that he never mixed up details.
One evening, while out with Mabel at a quiet restaurant, his phone buzzed. It was Cecilia.
He quickly flipped his phone over, forcing a smile at Mabel.
"Work message," he said casually. "Nothing important."
Mabel smiled, trusting him completely.
But things weren't always that easy.
There were moments when he had to cancel plans with one sister to be with the other.
"Mabel, I'm so sorry, something urgent came up. Can we reschedule?"
"Cecilia, I'd love to meet you, but I'm tied up with something tonight. Maybe tomorrow?"
Juggling both relationships meant being a master of excuses.
Cecilia's Growing Doubts
While Mabel was blinded by love, Cecilia was starting to feel something was off.
Kenze was always available, yet strangely secretive. He made her feel special, but there were moments when she felt like he was holding something back.
One evening, after a long conversation, she finally asked, "Are you seeing someone?"
Kenze barely flinched. He had prepared for this.
"No," he said smoothly. "Why do you ask?"
Cecilia hesitated. "I don't know... sometimes it feels like you're hiding something."
He reached for her hand. "Cece, you mean a lot to me. I'd never lie to you."
And for the moment, she believed him.
A Dangerous Game
The deeper Kenze fell into his own deception, the harder it became to keep his lies from unraveling.
One mistake, one slip, and everything could come crashing down.
And deep down, he knew-secrets don't stay hidden forever.