Convincing her (Jen and Lucas)

Chapter 351: I will propose to you!

The following day was the beginning of Jen's busiest times in the following two weeks. They had to go to see the wedding planner, which was a decision that she was happy Leanna and Ethan made because she could not imagine dealing with everything for the wedding on such short notice.

Even though a lot of the decisions that needed to be made did not need Leanna's direct presence, there were still things that she needed to attend to herself.

For instance, looking for a wedding dress, even when that was decided, they needed to take Leanna for constant adjustments due to her constantly changing body.

She was so busy that by the time she would get home, she would just huddle next to Lucas and literally pass out from fatigue.

Lucas was feeling so distressed, especially after noticing that Jen was involuntarily losing weight. He wanted her to stop being so involved, but at the end of the day, Jen was not ready to listen to his advice. Even though she appreciated his concern.

"Your breasts have gotten smaller," Lucas complained as he fondled her from behind.

Jen who was cooking:

"Thank god the wedding is this weekend. I'll make sure to fatten you up afterwards," Lucas said after stopping his actions and hugging her waist. 

"They haven't gotten smaller, my bras still fit me," they are just a bit loose, is what she did not add. She knew she had been neglecting herself during the past few weeks, especially since she would skip breakfast so she could go study in the library before classes.

Since she did not have time in the evenings, and as she ran around all day with her friends, she would forget about lunch completely unless someone remembered to shove some food into her hands between tasks. So the only consistent meal she had been having was dinner.

Lucas had been distressed about this, but even when he called to remind her she would get distracted and forget about it unless he looked for one of her friends.

"Go freshen up first, dinner is almost ready," Jen said as she patted the hand that was around her waist twice as an indication for him to release her.

"I'll be back soon," Lucas said and kissed her cheek and left the kitchen. Jen smiled happily as she sped up her actions so that they can have dinner on time.

By the time Lucas came downstairs, she had already finished cooking. He went to help her serve the food and the two of them started eating.

"Ethan has already told you that tomorrow is going to be the wedding rehearsal right?" Jen asked after a short moment of silence.

"Mhh, he did. What are we even rehearsing?" Lucas asked, feeling puzzled about the whole arrangement. Why would people rehearse their wedding?

"The wedding. We need to know how long it's going to be and if everything in the itinerary has to happen, so we might end up adding in more things or even reducing the things that are going to take place. With Leanna's condition, it is better if the event is not too long after all," Jen answered thoughtfully.

"Oh," Lucas answered and nodded in understanding.

"I'll bring your suit tomorrow from the tailors when I go to pick up my dress," Jen said absentmindedly as she reported her plans to him.

"I'll get off work early so we can go together, okay," Lucas said and stretched his arm to brush his fingers across her cheek. Jen got distracted but quickly nodded afterwards in agreement.

After they finished having dinner, Lucas took the dishes to the kitchen and quickly washed them as Jen went to take another shower since she felt like she smelled like food.

She put on Lucas' pyjama shirt that he rarely used and tied her hair up into a messy bun. After outing herself together and cleaning up after herself, Jen went downstairs for a glass of water. After getting rehydrated, she followed Lucas, who was currently standing on the balcony dazedly.

The spring breeze was quite refreshing but was still cool, so she found herself wrapping her arms around Lucas' waist and sticking to his warm back. 

"What are you thinking about?" Jen asked as she rested her chin on the middle of his back.

"I'm thinking about you, about us," Lucas answered honestly. He was feeling very envious of Ethan, but now that he had been turned down so many times, he was determined to let Jen set the pace. When she is ready for the next step, she will have to be the one who is aggressive.

"Oh? What about us?" she asked, her voice sounding lazy.

"Honestly, I'm feeling envious of Ethan," Lucas said as he turned around and leaned against the railing. Jen looked up at him and felt some heartache since his expression was very honest and sincere.

"But, there's no use for that anymore, I decided for as long as it will take you, I will go with your pace. So once you are ready, you can let me know," Lucas said as he held her face between his hands. Jen looked back at him but stayed silent. 

She was not sure about how she should respond to his words. She felt a bit guilty, but at the same time, she still felt like she did not make the wrong decision to wait.

Although there were times when she was preparing for the wedding where she couldn't help but stop and imagine how things would be if she was actually working on her own wedding.

After giving it some thought, her eyes suddenly widened when she came to a certain realisation. If she was supposed to let him know when she was ready, then wasn't this pretty much her being told that once she wants to get married she should propose? She did not know whether she should laugh or cry at her situation because it was a reversal that even she did not expect.

Rather than say anything, Jen decided that it was probably much safer if she kept quiet lest she ended up aggravating the situation even more than she already did. One thing was clear, she did this to herself.

With the expression of someone who has come to the decision of being reckless, she nodded her head in agreement. Fine, when I want to get married, I will propose to you! She shouted in her heart as if to encourage herself.

Looking at her expression, Lucas couldn't help but chuckle from amusement. How was she so cute? She looked like she was saying her last prayers in front of the firing squad.

He moved closer to her and kissed her puckered lips. Jen who had been comforting herself felt that her train of thought had suddenly become disconnected once she felt his lips on hers.

He used one hand to hold her now smaller waist and moved the other to the back of her head and slipped his tongue into her mouth to deepen the kiss. Jen could only cling to his bare shoulders as she was swept away by his rhythm. He suddenly paused and looked at her dazed expression.

"I really have to fatten you up after the wedding," Lucas said as he playfully squeezed her bottom with his large hand.

"What is it this time?" Jen asked while sounding a bit out of breath.

"Your butt got smaller as well," teased with a chuckle and received a punch on his arm immediately.

"I can't help but still like it though," Lucas said, his voice sounding deeper and even more flirtatious as he pulled her flush against him.

Jen was feeling flustered by the sudden change in atmosphere when she felt his hardness press against her stomach. Her cheeks immediately flushed in both embarrassment and excitement.

Lucas used his hands and grabbed her thighs, and she cooperatively jumped up and wrapped her legs around his waist.

"Should we do it here? Change of scenery?" Lucas asked as he trailed small kisses along her neck.

"No, bed let's go to the bedroom," Jen said breathlessly.

"I don't think I have the patience miss Larson," Lucas said as he nipped at her ear, his warm breath causing her to shiver involuntarily.

"The living room is fine too," Jen said cooperatively. As long as it was not outside! She can't be so bold when she is sober!

[]