Chapter 938 – Beginning with a Daring Encounter

She looked at him wondering what he was up to, and giggled when he held open the drivers door for her to get in.

“My heart can’t take any more of your sweetness, Jam,” Celsie said with a wide smile as she stopped next to him, and instead of getting into the car, she opened the backdoor for him to get in.

“Thanks for holding out the door. But I can’t get into the car if you’re not seated and buckled in first,” Celsie said, and Jamal left the door open as he got into the car and let Celsie fasten his seatbelt even though he thought that wasn’t necessary and he could do it himself.

And he also did not really like the fact that he was being tucked away in the backseat like a kid. He wished he were an adult and could ride in front with her or even drive the car himself.

After Celsie got into the car, she turned in her seat to face him, “So, what would you like to do? Do you have any fun place in mind you want to go?” Celsie asked, and Jamal shrugged.

“Can we go see a movie?” Jamal asked, and Celsie raised a brow.

She had expected him to want to go to the amusement park or a playground, “Cinema?”

“Yes. And maybe we can get ice cream and snacks later,” Jamal suggested, and Celsie found herself grinning when it dawned on her that he was treating it like an actual date.

“Sure. That works for me. But we will have to stop off at an amusement park or a video arcade. I’d love to play a couple of games. Is that fine by you?” she asked as she started the car, and watched as his eyes lit up through the rearview mirror.

Although she wasn’t really into movies and stuff, but for Jamal she could do it since it was obvious he had suggested that mostly for her sake.

“So, what sort of movies do you like?” She asked, wanting to make conversation with his as she drove away from there.

“It depends on what I’m allowed to see,” Jamal said, and Celsie giggled.

“Right. We will have to find something age appropriate for you,” Celsie said, wondering why it hadn’t occurred to her that they couldn’t see normal adult movies.

“But we can see something you like. I’m sure she won’t mind,” Jamal said, referring to his mother, and Celsie smiled.

“Nah. I’m not very much into movies. I sleep halfway into them, so it’s best we see something you prefer,” Celsie said and Jamal shook his head.

“Then let’s not see a movie. I thought you would want to see a movie since uncle Harry said that’s what adults do during dates,” Jamal said, and Celsie giggled.

“Don’t you want to see a movie?” Celsie asked and he shrugged.

“I wanted to because I’ve never been to a cinema so I don’t know what it feels like,” Jamal explained, and she smiled.

“Then permit me to be the first person who goes to a cinema with you,” Celsie said, and he looked at her hesitantly.

“But you won’t enjoy it. You just said you will sleep off,” Jamal pointed out.

“I will try not to, and if I begin to doze off you can wake me up. Deal?” She asked, and Jamal smiled at her.

“Okay.”

They continued in silence for some time and Celsie would have thought that Jamal had slept off had she not been glancing at him from time to time through the rearview mirror.

“Celsie?” Jamal called after a while.

“Yes?”

“Are you going to get married to Benne?” Jamal asked, and Celsie’s heart skipped a beat.

“Huh?” She asked, not sure she had heard his question clearly.

“Are you going to get married to Benne?” Jamal repeated, and Celsie was silent for a moment.

“Uhm, I’m not sure yet. Why?” She asked, hoping he wouldn’t ask further questions there and just tell her what he was thinking instead.

“You want to break up with him?” Jamal asked with a slight frown.

“No, I’m not breaking up with him,” Celsie was quick to correct.

“Then you’re going to get married to him,” Jamal stated reasonably.

“Why do you ask?” Celsie asked again, not responding to that. She wasn’t about to tell a seven years old kid all that was going on in her head right now.

“Well, I sort of like Benne and he loves you a lot. So I was thinking that I wouldn’t want to hurt his feelings by taking you from him,” Jamal said, and Celsie stuck her tongue in her cheek to stop herself from laughing.

“Ah! I see. That’s so considerate of you,” she managed.

“If you both have a daughter, she would be just like you, but I would be older than her and she can be my girlfriend instead, right? That wouldn’t hurt either you or Benne. That way everyone will be happy, right?” Jamal asked, and this time Celsie couldn’t help her laughter.

“I suppose so,” Celsie said, and she watched as Jamal’s lips curved in a smile.

The kid never ceased to amuse and amaze her.

After Benne and Harry had dropped off Candace at Bryan’s new place, they went to the lounge where they usually used to hang out until Celsie showed up in Benne’s life with all the accompanying drama.

After they were seated and sipping from their wine glasses, Harry turned to Benne, “So? What’s up with you?” Harry asked with interest.

On their way they had agreed to only discuss personal stuff during this hangout, and not talk about work or business.

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