Chapter 957 – Beginning with a Daring Encounter

“I’m not sure about it yet, but I’m still thinking. I think I am sort of becoming more open to the idea of marrying Benne,” Celsie said, and Sonia grinned.

Although she had already figured that out during their last discussion, she chose to act surprised, “Really? Oh, my God! That’s so great Celsie!” She exclaimed.

“Relax! I didn’t say I’ve made up my mind yet. I said I’m more open to it and I’m still thinking about it,” Celsie said, but she was laughing even as she said it.

“What happened? Why are you changing your mind?” Sonia asked curiously.

“After our conversation the other day I suppose I figured out that marriage was never the problem. Love was. Love is rather. Everything I’m scared of about marriage can as well happen even in our relationship. I’d be just as heartbroken now that we are just dating as I would be in marriage if I lost Benne or if anything happened to him. If I’m ever going to do marriage and all of it I’d rather it’s with Benne. I love him, Sonia. With every part of my heart,” Celsie said and Sonia smiled.

“You don’t want to be like Oprah anymore?” Sonia asked dryly, reminding her of what she had said some time back about Oprah not being married yet in a committed relationship for years.

“Well, the difference between Oprah and me is that her partner shares her views. Benne doesn’t share mine. And now that I think about it, my view isn’t really good enough to stand against his,” Celsie confessed and tears gathered in Sonia’s eyes once again.

“Oh, Celsie!” Sonia cried and Celsie took a deep breath.

“I’m not going to say a word of this to him. Not until I’m done with my therapy. When I feel confident enough, I will tell him,” Celsie said and Sonia grinned.

“I guess I’m coming to the end of your story too,” Sonia said and Celsie raised a brow.

“What do you mean?”

“My . I think I can see the end already,” Sonia explained and Celsie smiled.

“I guess you can. I should get back to work now. I’ve slacked off for long enough. I called because I really needed to talk to you and get these thoughts out of the way by saying them out loud,” Celsie said, feeling lighter and happier now that she had been able to organize her thoughts by sharing them with Sonia.

“Feel free to call me whenever you need to get anything out of your head,” Sonia said and Celsie giggled.

“How are you feeling today by the way? What does it feel like being engaged?” Celsie asked and Sonia beamed a happy smile.

“I feel like the happiest and luckiest l girl alive,” Sonia said and Celsie giggled.

“That’s good to know. Are you both going back to Benne’s anytime soon?” Celsie asked curiously.

“Yeah. We will go back today and stay there until the house is ready for us,” Sonia said and Celsie nodded.

“In that case I will ask Benne so we spend the night at his house. That way we can start making the plans for your wedding. I’m very sure you’d want to get it done quickly before your baby bump appears,” Celsie said and Sonia grinned.

“You bet. Come with every idea you have. I will ask Jade and Candace to be present too as they will be my bridesmaids. This is going to be fun!” Sonia said happily and Celsie giggled.

“Got to go now. Love you,” Celsie said before hanging up.

She had a wide smile on her face as she dropped her phone and it occurred to her that she was happy. She was unbelievably happy right now.

For the first time in years she was more than content. She was satisfied with her life, with her job, with her relationship with Benne.

She felt like everything was taking shape and for the first time since she moved to Serenopolis and met Benne, she felt like she had a handle on things and knew exactly what she wanted and what she was doing.

She was going to give her best to everything in her life. She would give her best to her job as she could. Give her best to her relationship with Benne and her friendships and relationship with her family, and she would give her best to therapy as well.

If she was still feeling this way or even better six months from now, that would be all the confirmation she would need to know that she was on the right track.

She grinned as she thought about Benne and how he would react if he knew she was now really thinking of being his wife and possibly having his kid. She knew without a doubt that he would be over the moon with joy.

That was what she wanted for him and for herself. She wanted them both to be happy and satisfied with their life. She wanted them to have everything the wanted from each other and with each other.

She glanced down at her phone when it vibrated with a message notification and she sighed when she picked it up and saw it was from Kimberly.

[I’m sorry. Please don’t be too mad.]

[As long as you’re not interested in my man, I’m not mad.] Celsie texted back.

My man. Yes, that was right. Benne was her man and there was nothing anyone could do about it.

After Benne’s phone call he contemplated giving Kimberly a call but decided not to. He had no business with her and he definitely had nothing to say to her either.

His grandfather could relay whatever information to her, since they were both partners in crime.

If she was decent enough, she would give him a call to apologize to him, and if she didn’t, that was not going to be his problem.

Instead of giving Kimberly a call, he dialed his mother’s line instead, and after the fourth ring she received the call.

“I’ve been waiting to hear from you all morning,” Evelyn said excitedly.

“Good morning, mom! Is dad there with you?” Benne asked as Desmond went to sit beside his wife so he could hear what Benne had to say.

“Sure, I am. How are you?” Desmond asked before Evelyn could respond.

“I’m alright. Good morning, dad. I’m calling to inform you I received the DNA result and it was negative. The kid is not mine,” Benne said, and both Evelyn and Desmond sighed in relief.

“That’s good to know,” Desmond said and Evelyn raised a brow.

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