Chapter 27 - She finally called. (2/2)

”Is it going well, is it too hard?” Alex asked

”It's fine, it's pretty bulky though” Jen replied

”Anything new? Besides university... What about Friends? Boyfriends?” Alex asked curiously. Alex was hoping she was meeting new people, she knew how bland her sister's love life had become after breaking up with Tyler.

”I have made friends, and I have a guy who is chasing after me,” Jen said nonchalantly. Alex couldn't believe her ears. She was expecting a response but she definitely wasn't expecting to receive this kind of response.

”What's his name? Is he also at university? How old is he?” Alex asked with a lot of enthusiasm which amused Jen.

”His name is Lucas and he is currently working, he is… twenty-two” Jen said while hesitating to answer about his age. Alex was silent for a couple of seconds which just made Jen even more nervous.

”Is he handsome?” Alex asked, she never admitted it to anyone but she was a face con.

”Yes, definitely”

”Does he like you? Does he seem serious?” Alex asked making Jen think about how he always either texted or called every day and how attentive he has been since she got to know him.

”It seems like he does. I told him to give me time and he is patient with me” Jen replied after some thought.

”That's good, then, do you like him? You know it's totally pointless if you don't right?” Alex asked seriously.

”I'm starting to like him, it's hard for me not to,” Jen said honestly

”Then go for it,” Alex said straightforwardly.

”But…”

”No buts, you can't stay hung up on Tyler for the rest of your life. In fact, you're doing Lucas a great disservice by letting an ex-boyfriend be the reason why you can't be with him” Alex interrupted. Jen had never thought about this way and she felt like she has really been unfair to Lucas.

”It's not easy,” Jen said in a soft voice.

”I know it isn't, but dwelling in the past won't help with anything, it'll just hold you back, go for it, if it doesn't work then it doesn't work, don't throw away a chance with a good guy for an ex who didn't deserve you” Alex said righteously making Jen smile. Sometimes this young sister of hers seemed more mature than she was.

”Okay, wish me luck then” Jen replied. They talked some more about what was happening at home and finally cut the call.

Jen was glad to have talked to her sister, she was more at ease now. Alex had given her the push she needed to face her feelings for Lucas without her even realizing it.

After the call she went to prepare a small meal for herself, she knew she shouldn't go to the party with a food baby so she was planning on having an early lunch.