Chapter 298 Hopelessly in Love
Silas, who had been keeping his lips sealed, finally blurted out the truth under Alex's inducement.
So, the lesson learnt was, when one bottle of wine wasn't enough to settle an issue, just try again
with a bottle of hard liquor or two. However, Alex didn't quite comprehend what he said because he
had been vague. What boyfriend? Hence, he decided to ask him tentatively, âHas Camila agreed to
go out with you?â
Silas responded, âYes.â With a frown, Alex pressed on, âWhat about the guy you saw her with? Has
she been unfaithful to you?â Silas put down the wine glass and leaned on the sofa before he
answered, âHe's her senior who's been having a crush on her!â
The crease on Alex's forehead deepened. âWhat does that mean? Is she having an affair with her
senior?â
At first, Alex found the matter intriguing as gossip but the more he learnt about it, the more of a
mess he found it to be. He thought Silas, a man who had been single for 28 years, only didn't know
how to date a woman. He did not expect that he would even be dating someone who was having
an affair! Glaring at him with annoyance, Silas snapped, âWhat nonsense are you spouting? She isn't
having an affair!â Alex snorted in response, âIf that's the case, why are you so sulky? Tell me now,
who's that senior and how long have they known each other? That guy must be quite outstanding
to be able to snatch your girl!â After taking a sharp intake of breath, Silas responded, âSeven years!â
Alex appeared to relax when he heard that. âDo you mean Camila has known her senior for seven
years?â
âYes.â Pursing his lips, Alex analyzed, âNothing happened between them despite knowing each other
for seven years and she is now yours. So, what is there to be worried about? If she was ever
interested in her senior, they would have dated each other a long time before this and you wouldn't
even be in the picture.â Removing his arm which was covering his eyes, Silas sat upright with
enlightenment âIf that's the case, why does she want to keep her senior in the dark about my
existence? Since her senior isn't her parents, he has no right to stop her from dating. Or, does she
just refuse to recognize me as her boyfriend at all?â
Looking exasperated, he was adamant to believe that Camila didnât care about him, or that he just
didnât matter to her as much as George did. After some contemplation, Alex advised, âYou are free
to share such thoughts with me but you'd better keep your mouth shut when you're with Camila.â
âI've already told her.â Taken aback by what he said, Alex gasped, âReally? Didnt she get angry with
you?â A feeling of resignation swept over Silas at the mention of the matter. He slurred, âShe yelled
at me and told me she wanted to two-time me and then break up with me so that she could start
dating her senior. Regardless, she just didn't feel like recognizing me as her boyfriend.â
He paused to catch his breath before carrying on, âI know she only said all that out of spite to anger
me but I.Without speaking another word, he clutched his chest with one hand to soothe his
heartache. Having taken a deep breath, Alex patted his shoulder and sighed, âI think you're
hopelessly in love with her!â Silas picked up a glass of hard liquor and downed its content at one go
without answering him.
No longer in the mood to tease him, Alex grabbed his arm when he was trying to refill his glass with
more booze. âWell, I understand why you're feeling upset now. Isn't it because you don't get to see
Camila openly? You're thinking that sheâs keeping your existence a secret because sheâs fallen in
love with her senior, aren't you?â Looking embarrassed, Silas quickly denied, âI didn't say that!â Alex
chuckled, âThere's no point in denying it because you know that it's true subconsciously. You
already felt insecure about your relationship with her right from the beginning and what she said
only worsened your anxiety. However, I think you should try to put yourself in her shoes. How do
you expect her to introduce you as her boyfriend to a senior whom she rejected despite him having
a crush on her for seven years?â
Silas snorted, begging to differ, âI don't see why she can't introduce me as her boyfriend. If sheâs
taking our relationship seriously, what difference does it make? âHe'll know about it sooner or later,
won't he?â