Chapter 941 – Beginning with a Daring Encounter

“What could possibly go wrong? We both know Sonia is going to be over the moon with joy,” Candace pointed out and Jade grinned.

“Sure. It’s beautiful being a part of this, isn’t it?” Jade asked and Candace nodded.

“It is. Weeks ago I never would have imagined my life would take such a turn and I would be here like this hanging out with people like you,” Candace said with a small smile.

“Can you imagine all you would have thrown away had you gone ahead with your plan to get rid of Jero?” Jade asked, and Candace scowled.

“But I didn’t,” she pointed out.

“Agreed. I’m just trying to say, this teaches us that some things are better left to time. Some of our present worries and concerns become insignificant with time,” Jade said with a shrug.

“I suppose you’re right. I wonder how Sonia hasn’t caught on yet when she always acts like she is all knowing,” Candace said changing the subject.

“How is she supposed to know anything when we are being really discreet? Even Celsie doesn’t have a clue,” Jade said, and Candace glanced at her watch.

“Speaking of Celsie, I wonder how she is doing with Jamal. Do you think I should check on them?” Candace asked, and Jade shook her head.

“Celsie is someone I can trust with my kid. And considering how much Jamal adores her, you can bet they’re having a smooth day,” Jade said confidently.

“That’s right. It’s amusing to see him so taken by her. I wonder how she would react when she finds out he actually took one of Harry’s cards to pay for their date,” Candace said with a grin and Jade looked at her with amused disbelief.

“You’re kidding, right?” Jade asked, amused by the thought of Jamal paying for lunch or whatever Celsie was getting him.

Candace giggled, “I wish I was. He quizzed Harry and his grandpa about dates and all, and then asked for money to pay for the date. Well, I didn’t expect Harry or our dad to fight over whose card he could go with,” Candace said with a grin, and Jade giggled.

“That boy of yours is something. You must be so proud,” Jade said and Candace nodded.

“I am. Every day I am grateful for the gift that he is. Sometimes he can be a pain in the ass though,” Candace said as Jeff and Mia joined them.

“Bryan said you were with the chef. How did it go?” Jade asked them, since they were in charge of the refreshments.

“We have it all under control,” Mia assured her.

“We came over to see if you needed extra help here,” Jeff told Jade.

“I’m not sure I do, but maybe you could help me supervise the decoration being done outside and see if something is missing,” Jade said, and they both left.

As Jade and Candace stepper into the passage way, they heard a familiar voice talking with Mia and Jeff in the living room.

“Isn’t that Matt?” Jade asked Candace who was wondering the same thing.

“Where are the gorgeous ladies?” Matt asked as he appeared by the passageway.

“What are you doing here? We weren’t expecting you,” Jade said, and Matt arched a brow.

“Bryan might be your brother, but I’m his best friend and I’m here to make sure everything is going smoothly and to see if there is any manly chores you need me to run,” Matt said before shifting his gaze to Candace.

“Hello, Candace!”

“Hi, Matt! What’s up?” She asked, and Jade rolled her eyes.

She thought it was ridiculous that they both thought she could be fooled by such casual hellos when she already knew they were screwing each other.

“You know what? I will just excuse you two and join Jeff and Mia outside,” Jade said before walking away, leaving them alone.

They both stared at each other for a moment without saying anything, and Matt walked up to her and kissed her.

Candace’s lips twitched with an amused smile as he broke the kiss, “This whole stuff is silly,” she said with a shake of her head.

“I’m glad you think so too. Now that it seems they all know about our little affair, do you think it makes sense to pretend otherwise?” Matt asked as he took her hand and pulled her into one of the bedrooms closest to them and shut the door.

“Yes. Let’s keep it the way it is. I won’t let them dictate to me what I should do or how I should do it. You’re not bringing any friend with you tonight, are you?” she asked, and Matt grinned.

“Do you want me to?” he asked, wanting to get a reaction.

“Why don’t you try it?” Candace asked with a sweet smile, and kissed his jaw before walking away.

Away from there, Celsie was having a swell time with Jamal. Her first moment of shock had come when she was about to pay for their movie tickets and Jamal brought out a card to make the payment.

Well, she had not exactly been the only one shocked. Even the cashier had been taken aback by the gesture as well.

“What are you doing?” Celsie had asked in amusement, while looking around slightly embarrassed.

“I want to pay. Uncle Harry said a gentleman handles the bills,” Jamal explained, and the cashier chortled.

“Oh, you’ve got yourself a sweet young man, ma’am,” the cashier said, looking really amused.

“Thanks for the sentiment, Jam, but that doesn’t always apply, darling. I asked for this date, and I’m handling the bills. So don’t embarrass us both any further, and put that card away. You can save it for when you take my daughter out on your first date,” Celsie said, and Jamal hesitantly returned the card into his pocket.

“Oh? He’s not your son?” the cashier asked, and Celsie smiled awkwardly.

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