After Lucas and I parted ways, my sister Seline and I brought Alice by her hands to her room. Since the moment Lucas had acted 'the proposal' in front of the whole sect, Alice had been in a daze. This innocent big sis had clearly gotten her heart stolen for the first time and was very confused.
(Even I would if the recipient of my romantic desires would be my younger brother, or in my case, my younger sister. Whoa! That would be a lot more dizzying.)
While I was in my fantasyland, Seline gave Alice a glass of water to drink and patted her back to return from her daze. This act finally brought her out of her stupor, and she was surprised how she came to be in her own courtyard.
"Huh! How come we are here? Weren't we with Lucas on the examination grounds?"
Mentioning Lucas, she started blushing and stammered angrily.
"Ho-how dare he say su-such things in front of all those pe-people! How embarrassing!"
"Woah! There, there. What are you getting angry about? Weren't you smiling when he proposed to you?"
I pushed this blockhead girl to understand her own feelings. Realising the fact, she blushed even harder.
"Well, he said that he would always be mine. Why won't I be happy if my brother said he always wanted to stay with me."
"Yes, yes. Even I would be happy if sister is always with Seline."
My dumb sister interjected at a crucial moment and unintentionally gave Alice a way out. But I would not let things go awry this time.
"Indeed, I would also be happy to be always with Seline. But that is not what we are talking about right now. Alice, let me ask a few questions, and you answer them honestly. Got it?"
"Yes. Ask away."
"Is your brother cute or handsome now?"
Alice tilted her head cutely and answered after pondering for a while.
"He is both cute and handsome."
Exasperated at her response, I spoke in a little louder voice.
"I mean, what do you think about him compared to when he was younger? Is he cuter or more handsome?"
This time, she thought for a little while more and answered.
"When he was small, I used to think that he was cute, but nowadays, even if Lucas is cute, I think he looks more manly and handsome."
Getting the expected answer, I nodded in satisfaction and asked again.
"Good. Good! Now, how do you feel when he caresses your face or hair?"
"I feel butterflies in my stomach. I feel delighted like I am on cloud nine."
Thinking for a very little time, she answered. Getting a satisfactory answer, my smile got broader, and I dropped the bomb at last.
"Then, when he proposed to you, saying that you are his woman and he would be yours forever, how did you feel? Did your heart skip a beat? It started beating faster?"
Hearing my question, she blushed immediately and said in a whimpering voice.
"I felt happy, and I felt my heartbeat quicken."
(Hahaha! Jackpot! She finally admitted it!)
"Then do you know what you feel now is? It is love. You want him all to yourselves. You love your brother!"
I shouted the last statement. I had noticed how touchy-feely these siblings were and the look of infatuation in Alice's face. When asked about this, she used to say that they were always this close and it was normal for them. But she never had completely fallen for him. And now she is hooked.
But all my excitement died down with Alice's words, which were spoken with an innocent smile.
"Yes, I love my brother. I always want to spend time playing and hanging out with him. I have known it for a long time. Then why are you so excited? Do you also love my brother?"
"Wha-What!"
"Hehe. I knew it! My brother is so cute and talented you want to spend time with him, right? Well, we three are good friends. I would also be thrilled to play with Lucas and you two together. What do you think, Seline?"
"Yes. Yes. I would also like to be good friends with Lucas. It would be very fun if we all four could play together."
My dumb sister completely drowned the ship, which I made to sail with much hardship. Seeing one blockhead brocon big sis and my dumb younger sister being so happy-go-lucky, I sighed and joined their revelry.
(Haah… Well, whatever. When the time is right, she will realise her feelings by herself.)
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When the girls were having their girls talk, a sinister plan was being brewed by the vilified one, Callum. After losing to Lucas, nobody took a second glance at Callum. All their attention was on the proposal of the 'hero' to his 'beauty'. And Callum was forgotten without a single thought about him.
Although Lucas used some sly trick to win the duel, he didn't cheat and won fair and square. But Callum's hatred for Lucas had crossed the limit.
First, this newbie scammed him out of nearly his whole saving of origin stones. Then, he defeated him in front of the entire sect. And last but not least, he proposed to HIS Alice in front of him! And that bitch didn't protest and just meekly nodded with a blushing face!
(Fuck! If I don't make that bitch cry in tears while raping her in front of that bastard, then I will never live in peace.)
(The things that I want will always be mine!)
With a raging fire of hatred bursting in his heart, he planned his 'revenge'.