Chapter 915 – Beginning with a Daring Encounter

“Great. I’ll be upstairs getting ready,” Sonia said before walking away.

The moment she disappeared from view they both laughed, “This makes the whole thing easier. Everything seems to be going your way,” Jade said, and Bryan grinned.

“Must be a sign that I’m doing the right thing,” he said as he pushed away from the table and rose.

“I should go get ready to drop her off at Celsie’s. You should too,” Bryan said before walking away.

Less than two hours later, Sonia stood outside Celsie’s apartment and rang the doorbell, and a moment later Celsie opened the door.

“What did you want to talk about,” Sonia asked as she walked inside and Celsie rolled her eyes.

“Really? You’re not even going to sit first?” Celsie asked in amusement.

“What difference does it make whether I sit or not? By the way, Benne misses your presence in the house. You both seemed fine yesterday. I take it his trip helped smoothen things out?” Sonia asked as she went to the refrigerator to find something to munch on and Celsie shook her head as she sat down on the couch, waiting for Sonia to settle down.

“Why aren’t you saying anything?” Sonia asked as she sat down opposite Celsie and opened the Maltesers chocolate she had taken from the refrigerator.

“Because I’m about to have a serious conversation with you, and I can’t do that if you’re not settled,” Celsie said and Sonia frowned.

“You’re making me worried. What’s this about?” Sonia asked, and Celsie picked up her phone and after unlocking it she handed it to Sonia.

“What am I supposed to do with your phone? Aww!” Sonia said with a wide smile when her eyes fell on the picture of the cute little girl dressed in matching outfit with her mother on the screen.

“Kimberly and her daughter Dawn…”

“How do you know their names?” Celsie asked in surprise when Sonia mentioned their names, and Sonia bobbed her head.

“Yeah. She recently followed me on Instagram even though I’ve been following her for years…”

“How long have you been following her?” Celsie asked curiously and Sonia shrugged.

“Long before she even had her daughter Dawn. Dawn is such a sweet little princess. I hope I have a little girl. Would love to dress up this way with her too,” Sonia said with a wide smile and then after a moment of admiring them she paused and frowned when she noticed that Celsie was silent.

“Why are you showing me their pictures anyway? Does it suddenly make you feel maternal?” Sonia asked with a teasing smile as she looked up at Celsie.

“That’s the lady who was with Benne in the club picture which Cora showed me,” Celsie explained.

“Oh! Really? Why are you checking her out? Didn’t you say that was resolved already since she was related to the person Benne was meeting?” Sonia asked as she looked at the picture again.

“Scroll to the next picture,” Celsie said, and Sonia did as she was told to a selfie photo of the little girl alone.

“Take a closer look at the kid,” Celsie suggested before Sonia could speak, and Sonia’s eyes narrowed as she zoomed in on the picture.

“I told you I’ve seen the kid’s picture since she was born. I know what she looks like. What do you need me to see?” Sonia asked as she looked up from the picture.

“Doesn’t the kid bring anyone you know to mind?” Celsie asked, and Sonia frowned.

“What’s going on, Celsie? What’s this about?” Sonia asked as she met Celsie’s gaze.

“Doesn’t she remind you of Benne? The eyes? That smile?” Celsie asked, and Sonia shook her head in exasperation.

“Don’t tell me you allowed that girl get into your head and now you think Benne has a family somewhere. The kid might look a bit like Benne but that doesn’t mean anything. People have doppelgängers all the time, and she is not even close to being Benne’s doppelgänger. Resemblances like this happen randomly between strangers,” Sonia said dismissively.

“And the fact that Kimberly was at the club?” Celsie asked, wanting to get a rise out of Sonia.

“I believe it’s just coincidence that she met Benne at the club. Benne isn’t hiding anything from you,” Sonia said with a frown.

Celsie resisted the urge to smile at Sonia’s heartfelt defense of Benne, “Why are you so sure he isn’t hiding anything?” Celsie asked, wanting to see how far Sonia would defend him.

Sonia dropped the chocolate and rose up eyeing Celsie angrily, “Because he is TOM! How can you even ask me that? That guy is crazy about you and he wouldn’t do anything to hurt you or jeopardize your relationship. It’s crazy that you’re even questioning his integrity right now! I find it annoying on his behalf! Listen to me, if you’re doing this because you’re looking for an excuse to break up or…”

Sonia stopped talking abruptly when Celsie began to giggle, “What’s funny?” She asked with a frown.

Celsie shook her head as she kept laughing, “It’s you. You’re funny,” Celsie said, laughing out loud.

Sonia remained where she stood, watching Celsie as she waited for her to stop laughing and explain what she meant, “When you’re done tittering, I hope to know what you find amusing,” Sonia said, and Celsie sighed as she looked at her.

“Why are you so quick to defend Benne when I’m your best friend?” Celsie asked, and Sonia frowned.

“It is because I’m your best friend, that I am defending him. You’ve changed so much for the better and become happier since he came into your life. Benne is good for you, and I know it. So, I won’t let you ruin it because some stupid girl at work showed you a stupid picture which you were stupid enough to let get into your head,” Sonia said, and Celsie nodded.

“I’m glad you think so highly over my boyfriend. Now, sit down, Sony. You shouldn’t get so worked up. It’s not good for our baby,” Celsie said, and Sonia scowled as she went to sit down beside Celsie on the twin sofa.

“Celsie, I’m being serious right now. I think…”

“I know you’re serious. I am too. So, keep shut and listen,” Celsie said, cutting Sonia off.

“Kimberly showed up at the club to inform Benne about the kid. According to her, the kid is his,” Celsie said, and Sonia frowned.

“I’m not sure I understand what you mean,” Sonia said with a frown.

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