When there eyes met, Lisa froze terror in her eyes. This was the worst timing to come across her step sister. Why were they meeting up anyways?
She acted like she hadnt seen them and slowly turned around.
"Melissa!" she called her, making her stop on track. Why couldnt Wish go along her act? Also Lucas was witnessing the whole scene which made her feel embarrassed.
" yes." she turned around, changing her expression. A smile was plastered on her lips as she strutted towards them. Ignoring wasnt her option right now.
" Its weird to see you in this area." Wish said. She looked a little intimidating today.
" Umm...had some work..." Lisa replied while glancing at Lucas. He was confused too, seeing her near his office. Hope he doesnt jump into conclusions.
" Really?" Wish raised her brows, suspicious. Seeing Lisa roll her eyes, she didnt ask anymore, " Anyways....we were going to a cafe. Why dont you join us?"
Lisa raised her head, surprised. It would be really awkward but Wish looked like she didnt want a no for an answer. What was she so intimidating for? " Well my work is done and have nothing else to do so....okay."
Wish nodded but realised something, " Oh first Lucas, she is my sister from my second mother's side, Melissa."
Lucas raised his brows, not expecting them to be step sisters.
" And..." she turned to Lisa, " This is my best friend Lucas."
Best friend? it kinda hurt Lucas' feeling but it was what it was. Wish was a fiancée of a rich heir now. Meanwhile, Lisa was finally cleared about their relationship. Best friends huh.
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They reached a nearby cafe and ordered their drinks. She wanted to ask Lucas first about the party.
" Why were you in the party, Lucas? I was shocked to hear you were there. You didnt even inform me."
He couldnt say that he came there to rescue her. Wish would be upset. Also, her sister was present so he decided to not make the situation awkward, " I....Chris invited me because i was free." he lied.
"Oh, that is allowed?"
" Yeah because his father was one of the organisers."
" Still you couldve informed me." she said while Lucas only nodded.
After sipping her drink, she turned to see Lisa awkwardly drinking her coffee. " By the way, Lisa...."
Her sister quickly looked up, " Hmm..."
Wish still had the same intimidating look on her face. " You must be sad that your little plan failed."
Lisa's face was filled with terror and confusion. Her instant thought was how did she find out? " Wh-what?"
Lucas didnt know what was going on but he became curious. The way Wish was speaking seemed like she was sarcastic and a little upset.
" If you hadnt done that, Lucas wouldnt have to go through it, right?" Wish said not taking her eyes off of Lisa.
She was speechless by her direct attack. And why infront of Lucas?
" Wouldnt have gone through...what?" Lucas asked worried.
Wish ignored him, " What would you get doing such immature things? Lisa you're already 18....you know it doesnt suit you doing pranks like these. Instead of doing this prank, you could've confronted directly to me. Both of us couldve talked about your problems with me. Dont you think?" As they were step sisters, of course they might not be in the best relation but talking things out could lessen the tension.
Lisa turned the other way, gritting her teeth, " So what if we talked it out." she said in a low voice, making the two turn to her. " You still cant turn back time. I thought i would marry William and finally be able to inherit his money. I know i sound selfish but that is the only way to escape from my home..." she said what was in her mind.
Wish silently listened to her. Like every other people, she also had goals. Just because she was from an elite family didnt mean her life was full of rainbows and sunshine. It made Wish feel sympathy over her step sister.
Lucas on the other hand, understood what they were talking about. So, the paint prank was Lisa's doing. And here he had believed that she hadnt done anything. He felt betrayed.
" After you accepted the proposal, my whole plan was destroyed. If you were in my place you would be mad too. Isnt it obvious?" she stared directly in her eyes.
Wish slowly nodded, " I would be mad yes. But you're still young. Instead of worrying about inheriting your husband's money, shouldnt you be working hard and worry about making Your own money? father has the biggest manufacturing company, if you are good enough, you can be the one who runs that company and eventually inherit it."
Lisa raised her head, listening to her words.
" Or are you worried that father mightn't hand the company to you just because you're a daughter."
This was exactly Lisa's thoughts. She was a girl after all, father always thought she was incapable of running the company. Lisa never took interest in the company matters too.
" Isnt it better to earn your own money instead of inheriting from your husband?" wish asked her again.
Why were her words so comforting and relatable? Lisa couldnt admit that her words were actually making her feel better. It was almost inspiring and urging her to make a new goal. She hated herself for agreeing.
Lisa quietly drank her coffee, not knowing what to say as she didnt want to admit her words made her feel better.
Wish smiled to herself as Lucas still went through their conversation.
After a while, they left the cafe. A car was already waiting outside for Wish. Before getting in she looked at lucas, " They are the ones who pick me and drop me."
He stared at her bodyguards waiting for her to get in. " I will be leaving now. Lets meet soon okay?"
Lucas nodded, " Okay, do message me."
"And..." she said looking towards Lisa at the back, " You too."
She didnt say anything , turning around to her own car. After Wish was gone, Caleb quickly called out, " miss.Lisa!"
She froze not turning around. He must have been quite upset about her lying.
" Miss.Lisa..."
" Yeah..." she finally turned. He was standing right behind her.
" I....never expected you couldve done that." he put his hands in his pocket, " I just feel betrayed you know..."
She clenched her fist, unable to take the humiliation she was feeling. She was actually regretting for that stupid prank, " I-im sorry..."
" You should have apologised to Wish."
Lisa took the courage to look at him.
" You see....she used to be my girlfriend." he continued, which made her heart tug. But...werent they just bestfriends. " I still care about her and i cant imagine her going through hard times. This whole environment is kinda unfamiliar to her but she is still trying. So im really worried you see...."
When he looked at her, her eyes were brimming with tears, " I-i didnt want to make you feel....sad. Im sorry....uhhh..."
" I-i will...." she mumbled, choking on her tears.
" Dont feel pressured. Im really sorry....i was just really worried. I dont mean to be rude," he quickly said panicking. " Here...please dont cry." he passed his handkerchief.
Lisa slowly took it wiping her tears. She was already embarrassed about the prank and now she was crying like a baby infront of him. She must have looked so immature. " Im okay."
" Well then, i will get going..." he said with worry turning back. But she tugged his sleeves lightly, head hanging low. " What...is it?"
" Can i add you on whatsapp?" she mumbled. He was shocked at first but then nodded slowly taking out his phone. " Of course."
Lisa pulled out her phone as well adding his number.
" If anything comes up or if you need my help, call me alright?" he told her walking away.
" Sure." she replied finally getting back on her car.
Lisa stared at his profile and a slow smile escaped her lips.
I have never felt this way before.
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