You Lied.

Chapter 13

Keith Jace Cohen’s POV

“Uhm, He’s Kenji, my friend.” Shanly said and looked down, obviously

Avoiding anyone’s gaze.

I oftentimes hate myself for being so observant and being able to

Understand gestures easily. Maybe it’s an advantage as an CEO yet

Not as a Boyfriend of a cheating Woman.

“Oh, hi! I never met you before, are you friends with my girlfriend for

A long time?” I suddenly asked, the words naturally slips out of my

Lips.

Way to go! Great acting Keith!

I internally rolled my eyes on my own thoughts.

Shanly abruptly shot her head up, eyeing me.

I sent her a wide smile, the total opposite of what really is happening

Inside me.

Keep it up, Jace!

“Ah, yesh. We know each other since seventh grade and were so

Close way back then, like no one can separate us, right Shan?’ The guy

Named Kenji answered and look over to Shanly with a wide smile on

His face really indicates that he’s truly happy that he met her.

Oh how I want to punch that smile off of his face.

“Really? That’s great. Why don’t we go to eat lunch together then? To

Get to know each other more. I really want to hear some stories

Happened in your friendship.” I said with a wide smile and I can totally

Sense that Shanly is so tense.

“U-ugh, actually Kenji has to go now, He said he has an important

meeting right now, right Kenji?” Shanly abruptly answered,

Obviously panicking.

“Surely he can reschedule that right? I mean, isn’t it rude to refuse a

Pleading invitation to my girlfriend’s long time friend, yes? Well in

Fact, it’ll be my treat.” I don’t know where this confidence or more of

Stupidity coming from. What I know is that it seems like I’m starting

To dig up my own grave because of this decision of mine.

Shanly was about to retort when Kenji held her hand and smile

Warmly at her.

Don’t touch and smile at my girlfriend like that, Jerk!!

“Yeah, sure. It’s my pleasure to have a lunch with such prominent

People.” He said while looking at us, or perhaps me.

“Great! Shall we?” I said and lead them towards the entrance of the

Restaurant without sparing a glance to a certain brunette.

But before we could enter, I felt a very familiar soft warm hand that

Stopped me on my tracks and when I look over there I saw the

Woman that caused the unbearable pain in my heart.

“Yes, Love?” I said as I did my best to force out a smile.

She then stare directly on my eyes and there I saw something in it, is

It worry? Fear?

“N-nothing.” She quickly said, just how that glint in her eyes

Disappeared.

Shanly then walked towards the restaurant without looking back at

Me again. I watch her figure slowly fading in my sight.

How long are you gonna keep this lie, Shanly?

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We’re now all seated inside the restaurant. The table is round and

We’re sweated on this position,

Tristan-Elyza-Me-Shanly-Kenji

After our order arrived, I decided to start a conversation.

“So, what do you do for a living, Kenji? If you don’t mind me asking.” I

Asked to shove a spoonful of food in my mouth.

“Well, I actually just started working at Shanly’s company months

Ago.” He answered nonchalantly and eyes me for a second before

Turning his attention back to his food.

“Oh yeah? I guess I should start working at my girlfriend’s company

As well, because it seems like it pays well. I saw your car and I think it’s

That latest model, reight?” I jokingly said and chuckled as I took a sip

On my wine.

I can feel Shanly tensed up on my side.

I actually didn’t see his car today, what I am referring to is the day he

Fetched Shanly in-front of my house.

Kenji just nod as an answer but his tight grip on his utensils didn’t get

Miss out of my sight.

“I bet there;s already a lot of girls who ride with you in that car.” I

Added and put an emphasis on the phrase. ‘Ride with you’ then

Laughed hard.

“Keith, stop.” I then heard Shanly say in a stern but low voice.

“What? I’m just joking. You don’t mind, right Kenji?” I retorted as O

Continued to laugh loudly that I can already feel other people's

Stares

I just looked at her cause I honestly don’t know how to handle this pain

Inside my heart.

“Can’t you see he’s uncomfortable with what you are saying?” She

Continued while staring madly at me.

“I;’m sorry then.” I blurred out nonchalantly said and shrugged then

Looked down on my food and started eating to avoid all tier stares,

Especially the angry Bunny’s piercing ones.

“Gosh, Keith! You’re ridiculous!” Shanly exclaimed and she stood up.

“Let’s go, Kenji.” from the side of my vision, Isaw how he held Kenji’s

Hand and pulled him out of the restaurant.

Hearing the chime of the restaurant indicating that they already left,

I then put down my utensils and held my head on the chai’s

Headrest. I shut my eyes and took a deep breath.

What the heck am I doing?

I’m so stupid. I shouldn’t have acted that way.

Now, Shanly is mad at me and I’m sure that she will go further away

From me.

“Ahhss!” I exclaimed as I ruffled my hair in frustration.

“Hey, Keith.” I then heard Elyza said as she place her hands on

My shoulders that made me realize that the duo are still here with

Me, witnessing how stuoid and i***t I am.

I shoot my eyes open and there I meet gaze with the Cat and

Dunkey who had this mixed emotion in their faces.

“I’m sorry guys. This should me a wonderful lunch yet shots happens

So, yeah.” I said and looked down, hiding all the emotion that can

Be seen from me.

We’re here, Keith. You can talk to us about everything anytime.”

Tristan sincerely said that caused a small yet genuine smile on my lips.

“Thank you, chu. But I can handle this.” I said as I held my head up

Again but without any traces of emotion this time.

Lies…

TBC.....