Husband With Benefits
Chapter 258: The Love Destination

Chapter 258: The Love Destination

Lucien lay slumped on the small armchair in Demon’s little house as he watched his brother putter around in the kitchen. As always Demon did not say a word but he was the one he could come to with his problems.

It was the truth with all of them. Even before Erasmi had been in the accident, Demon had been their go to brother for all problems, without a shame. However, as he sat here today, Luciee felt quite foolish! How was he supposed to talk about how utterly hopeless he felt in trying to woo Evangeline while she was not even interested in him.

While he’d never doubted himself in the past, her indifference made him wonder if he was forcing his affections on her. And that made him feel uneasy.

As Demetri walked back and placed a glass in front of him, Lucien sipped absently before frowning and looking at the contents of his glass," What is this?"

"Fruit beer."

Lucien looked at the glass in his brother’s hand with amber liquid and then his own. " Demon, you do realize that I am old enough to drink liquor."

Demetri cast him a look that made him foolish and yet he persisted. This was the problem! His brothers always treated him as a kid and now he was...

"Stop overthinking, Lucy. You don’t want to be drunk for the conversation we are about to have." Demetri answered before Lucien could even begin complaining.

With an ’oh’ sound Lucien moved back. Demetri was right. He needed to be sober if he needed answers.

"How did you get Nora to fall for you?" Lucien blurted out hurriedly. That was the only thing he could think of right now. Maybe if he knew what he might get some ideas.

Unfortunately, Demetri was too helpful..." Nora and Evangeline are too different people. And you are not me."

Lucien glared at Demetri. Ha! Demetri was a narcissist! He’d hidden it quite well.

"I know that Demon! I am just looking for ideas to make her fall for me! Can you not give me something to help me."

"Be yourself."

Lucien: ".." Why did he think he should have come to Demon... That man-wh*re Seb would have been more helpful! This was like banging his head against a wall.

Demetri saw his brother’s expression and sighed," Lucy, I always thought that you were the smartest among all us brothers. But now, I am starting to doubt my judgement. Fine. I will explain it to you in detail. What did you like about Nora?"

Lucien blinked at that. About Nora?

"You knew about that?"

"I’m not blind Lucy. Now tell me."

"Weren’t you ever jealous? Or angry?" Lucien asked curiously.

"I had nothing to be jealous of. Nora would never have fallen for you." Demetri said impatiently.

"Ouch! Then..."

"Lucy! Do you want to discuss the past or the future? Stop thinking and answer my question."

Scolded by his brother, Lucien focused on Demetri’s question and answered carefully," At first glance, when I saw her, she looked so vulnerable and helpless that I wanted to protect her. But then she won my respect with her quiet strength. I thought anyone who would have her love would be lucky."

Demetri nodded and continued," That is me. Now, what do you like about Evangeline? As far as I can see she is not vulnerable and does not need protection..."

"She is vulnerable! It’s just that she shows the world she is strong. She has to be or else all those people after the throne would eat her alive. But more than that, I like how she is not scared to explore new things..."

"There is your answer," Demetri said finally, nodding in agreement.

However, Lucien only looked more confused as he stared at his brother. With a shake of his head, Demetri sipped his drink and explained," If after this, you fail to get Evangeline, I will declare you as the dumb*est brother. Listen carefully. Nora needed protection but she was had inner strength. Even if she had not found me she would have landed on her feet. With me, she found someone she could trust and lean on. It was why she fell for me."

"I needed someone whom I could protect and lean on as well. Which is how I fell for her. In your case, Evangeline does not need protection. She needs someone who can give her the freedom her position has denied her while still offering her a safe sanctuary. Which is why she fell for the rebellious side of you and the boring one."

"On the other hand, you have been suppressing that side of you, the one that enjoys freedom and adventure because you think it does not suit your position. You are not your profession, Lucien. With her, you can be free to be yourself. And her hidden vulnerability, makes you want to protect her always. So just be yourself and court her. She is a perfect fit for you and you are a perfect fit for her. No Pretence."

While Lucien blinked in wonder at the entire assessment that Demetri had given him, Demetri emptied the drink in his hand as if his throat had turned dry from talking too much.

As if struck by lightning, Lucien jumped up from his chair and said," Thanks for this Demon! I am going to go to her and..."

As Lucien would have raced away, he shook his head in exasperation. "Sit down Lucy! You are not going to go and confess to her right now."

Lucien sat down but looked confused," Why not? If I tell her the same things that you told me then she would know..."

"You cannot tell someone they love you, Lucy! That person has to come to that realization all on their own. You can only nudge them along...And assure them that when they do come to that realization, you’ll be there waiting with all the love you have for them."

"You are already there, just pull her to you slowly."

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