Lock You In My Heart

Cherie didn’t deem it necessary assume that about Gabrielle and Lance.

However, Lance was awfully nice to Gabrielle.

He was thoughtful, with or without her knowledge. It didn’t seem like the love shared by two cousins. It was more so like the love between a man and a woman.

Cherie couldn’t get half the amount of affection he exerted on Gabrielle.

“Cherie, I have nothing to say to your stupid question. I love Lance like an older brother. Don’t get the wrong idea.” Gabrielle was irate.

“Gabrielle, I only thought of that because I care about Lance deeply. He…”

“Cherie, Lance is nice to me but only to a reasonable level. He never overstepped the boundaries and never did anything unethical. You shouldn’t question his morals no matter how much affection you have for him. This could only mean one thing… You don’t trust him at all. If that’s really the case, I suggest you give him up. Only by letting him go can you free yourself from your worries.” Gabrielle’s words cut deep into Cherie’s heart.

Irritation flooded Gabrielle’s insides when Cherie asked her that question. She shouldn’t have doubted her relationship with Lance.

“It’s not what you think. I trust him with all my heart. I’ve liked him for years. I only did that because I care too much. I don’t want to marry anybody else. I will never let him go,” Cherie replied.

‘How could I give up on Lance?’

“I couldn’t care less about what you’ve done to me in the past because of Lance. But from here on out, I hope you understand. You shouldn’t meddle with me and Lance anymore. I won’t be as patient as I am now the next time you do it.” The tone of Gabrielle’s voice was commanding.

Admittedly, Cherie knew that her question was a little too much.

Gabrielle’s anger was valid. Cherie should’ve thought about it before she voiced out her words.

I wouldn’t dare ask something that

knew that it was her mistake,

be with him. Surely, I wouldn’t be the only woman around him that would arouse your suspicion. Instead of being so jealous, you should try your best to catch up with him. If you can’t keep up eventually, I

with Bryce was the same time she discovered that Cherie liked

that, she had always had a secret crush on him. It was odd for Lance to know

she should be courageous enough to express her feelings. Whatever the result

similar to what happened between

was young when she confessed,

amount of time, Bryce avoided her like a plague. That caused a great deal of pain

preferred things this way. Gabrielle would rather expose her feelings than

best

his mind. If he felt the same way about her, they would fall

secret that Cherie adored Lance even though

outcome may be, it was better than

right, Gabrielle. I am a coward. I can’t even tell him how I feel. I can’t even hold a candle to the amount of courage you have. I guess I’m just afraid of being rejected.” Suddenly, Cherie’s mood

self-esteem. She was as proud as a princess. She kept all of her thoughts locked up

how lonely she got, her face would always

determined to keep a

him from afar, you will never get a real chance with him.” Gabrielle didn’t mean to

change her mindset, she

think men should make the first move. If Lance is indeed in love with me, he will take the initiative to show me.”