Convincing her (Jen and Lucas)

Chapter 18: His Almost Confession.

Lucas returned home after the dinner, he did not show it but he did three exams that day after sorting out things at the company and he was feeling drained. He didn't have to do so because he previously arranged to do one exam a day but he felt it was bothersome to go to work, then go for an exam then work till late at night. So he made up his mind to just finish up his exams so he can familiarize himself better with the work that he would be doing.

He was starting at a General Manager position which did not sound like much but was loaded with responsibilities. He had to take care of the employees and was a position where he could best familiarize himself with everyone and at the same time further train his leadership skills.

It has only been two days but he felt like rebelling like his second brother and go into entertainment, it sounded so much easier.

He walked into their house, if it could be described as a house as it was built upon acres and acres of land, it had three wings excluding the servants' wing. Nothing in the house was low key at all. The floors were thoroughly cleaned, they were so clean they reflected the ceiling.

As he walked towards the living room he came across a few maids who slightly bowed before they passed by. He was so used to this treatment he became numb to it.

Once he arrived in the living room, he saw his mother sitting on her favourite sofa reading a book. She immediately sensed his presence and a warm smile appeared on her face when she saw him. She eagerly gestured for him to sit next to her and he complied.

He unbuttoned his jacket and removed it before he sat down.

"You've been coming home very late that I'm surprised you arrived before I went to bed," Hellen said while sounding concerned.

"It's okay, I've just been a bit busy with some training and other preparations at work," Lucas said as he held his mother's hand to reassure her. Hellen frowned in annoyance, he knew her husband was getting tired and his workload was a bit too much, but it felt like her baby was being bullied.

She always had a soft spot for her last child as he was the most obedient. Her first son was too stiff and the second one was too naughty. This child was very obedient and listened to them, and even though she felt sad that he was the one that stuck around to inherit the company, she was happy that he was still close to them. She clearly was not ready for his next announcement.

"Mom" Lucas started feeling a bit nervous. Even though he always seemed cold and detached to people outside, he was actually very warm-hearted when it came to his close friends and family.

"What is it sweetheart" Hellen replied while searching his face. She didn't know why he seemed so nervous.

"I'm planning on moving out," he said slowly and did not explain further. Hellen was obviously very surprised by this announcement. She was really not expecting it. She was just thinking about how fortunate it is that he stayed home with them.

She could only sigh heavily because even though she loved her son, this was something that was bound to happen. Her first son moved out when he was twenty, the second one when he was eighteen, in comparison, Lucas did stay home the longest.

"When?" Hellen asked, sounding tired all of a sudden.

"On Sunday" Lucas honestly replied.

"I want to ask you why you decided this all of a sudden but I won't," Hellen said as she patted his hand.

"I just think it'll be convenient, besides, I don't want to live with my boss" Lucas decided to tell her anyway, although that was not everything. What he said made a lot of sense to Hellen but she felt that there was something else, though she decided against prodding for more information.

"Have you found a place to stay?"

"Yes, it's not far from the office" Lucas replied shortly, he almost promised to take her there. He planned to but not any time soon.

"You'll have to tell me so I can come to visit you"

"Mmmh" Lucas vaguely replied. Hellen took the hint and didn't force the issue.

"Have you told your father?"

"Not yet, I haven't had the opportunity to do so"

"Oh, then I'll talk to him once he returns," Hellen said with a smile. She knew if she didn't tell him this boy might let his father know that he is leaving on the day he is moving out.

"Mmmh, then I'll be going to rest"

"Have you had dinner?"

"Yes, a big one at that" Lucas replied without divulging any more information before leaving for his room.

He made his way to his side of the house that was basically shared with the brothers. Their rooms were self-contained, completely equipped with a luxurious bathroom, a study and even had a living space.

It could be said to be an apartment in a house. It was very spacious and comfortable.

He removed his clothes after closing the door and made his way to the bathroom, he had a long warm shower before he brushed his teeth and wore his pyjama pants and made his way to the study.

He sat in front of his computer reading reports and answering emails from work. He was so focused that he lost track of time. By the time he came to it was already almost 2 am in the morning. He leaned back on his office seat removing his glasses and taking out his phone. He made a spontaneous decision to text Jen.

[Are you asleep?] he quickly typed before he sent the message. After a few seconds, his phone vibrated.

[Yes] Jen had replied. Her reply made him softly chuckle.

[I miss you already] Lucas quickly typed and sent it.

[Seriously?]

[Yes, I wish you were here with me] Lucas sent back. He really couldn't believe himself at the moment, but he could already imagine how embarrassed Jen was feeling when she read those messages.

[Are you kidding me?] Jen replied. Lucas couldn't see it but her face was flushed with embarrassment and happiness at the same time. These types of words embarrass her but they make her happy. If Lucas knew this he would have called her.

[What are you doing still awake?] Lucas asked.

[I got carried away studying, I was getting ready to sleep] Jen replied.

[Let me not bother you then, I wish I could pick you up tomorrow but I have an early day at work]

[That's alright, I can manage, don't stay too late] Jen replied

[Yes ma'am, goodnight] Lucas typed out, but he had almost sent a (goodnight, I love you) message before he caught himself. He obviously wasn't thinking, he didn't wasn't to think that his feeling for her had progressed to that extent. The buzzing of his phone snapped him out of his thoughts.

[Sweet dreams] Jen had replied. He ended up staring at his screen for ten minutes before he resumed with work once more.