FORBIDDEN TIES {My brother's best friend}

Chapter 32

                            SELENA

I stared at him, my heart sinking as I saw the anger in his eyes directed at us.

"What... what?" I stumbled over my words, shock and confusion blending in my voice.

"I like her friend," Cyrus cut in abruptly, stepping forward to position himself in front of me.

Reggie's expression hardened. "What does that have to do with any of this?" His tone was sharp, accusing.

"Yeah, so... your sister had just finished her bath, and she walked over to where I was. I didn't realize she was there, and I was..." Cyrus faltered, his voice trailing off in embarrassment.

"I was... masturbating, and I accidentally said her friend's name. She caught me in the act," Cyrus confessed, his cheeks flushing crimson with embarrassment.

"Oh my god," I muttered under my breath, a mix of shock and disbelief washing over me. He lies so well.

Reggie's eyes narrowed. "Which friend?" His voice was cold, demanding answers. I know Cyrus does not know their names, apart from Eva, who clearly belonged to Ezra?

"Mia," Cyrus answered quietly. I turned to look at him, surprised that he knew her name. Maybe he did pay attention after all.

"I told her what happened, and she told me what to do," Cyrus continued, attempting a weak smile in my direction, as if seeking reassurance.

Reggie's fake smile did little to hide his skepticism. "Oh," he said tersely.

"Why don't you come with me? I'll introduce you to Mia," Reggie offered, his smile tight and forced.

"You don't have to do that. I mean, I have my own ways with girls, and besides, I wasn't looking for a relationship, I just wanted to fuck her and...." Cyrus hesitated, his words trailing off awkwardly.

"Well, you didn't mention that earlier. You'd think I'd just give you a chance," I retorted, rolling my eyes in exasperation.

"I don't do love, Lena. I just... thought your friend looked... attractive, that's all," Cyrus admitted bluntly, his tone unapologetic.

"Don't you dare go near her," I snapped, pushing Cyrus away and turning to walk briskly in the opposite direction.

As I walked away, my heart raced with a mix of anger and anxiety. I desperately hoped Reggie would buy my story, convincing him was always a daunting task.

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I spotted Eva chatting with Ezra and hurried over, my heart racing.

"Can I borrow her for two hours?" I asked Ezra, trying to mask my urgency with a smile.

"Normal people usually ask for a second," he replied, eyebrows raised in curiosity.

"Well, I'm not lying. You'll see your girl in two hours, maybe three," I said before swiftly dragging Eva away.

"What's up, girl? What's the rush?" Eva asked as we entered our tent, her face a mix of concern and curiosity.

"Reggie almost caught Cyrus and me... you know," I blurted out, my voice trembling. Eva's eyes widened in shock.

"Girl!!!" she exclaimed, sitting up straight. "You two were literally fucked again ? In that place? Horny bastards!"

"It felt so good, Eva. I wanted to keep doing it," I admitted, my cheeks burning with embarrassment but also a thrill.

"Hmmm... so what was your lie?" she asked, her eyes narrowing as she leaned in closer.

"Cyrus had to pretend he likes Mia. He said he was masturbating and moaning Mia's name when I found him," I explained, a knot tightening in my stomach. The lie felt so wrong, so risky.