Take Me Away novel Chapter 95

'Leave Spencer?'

Fiona thought about the question, but she felt as if her heart already had an answer.

After a while, she said, "It's not the time for me to leave. I haven't even finished my studies. Besides, I can't just stand aside and watch as you and Spencer hurt Grandpa."

"Are we hurting Grandpa by being together?" Celine snorted. "Do you think everyone will be happier if you end up with Spencer? I've come all the way from abroad for my first love, Fiona. I'm determined to get him. Do you understand that?"

"I don't if you don't tell me," Fiona casually said as she cleared the table.

Celine clenched her fists. "Well, since you don't know, let me tell you." There was anger and pride on her face as she spoke. "My relationship with Spencer is more than pure, innocent love. We've done everything together as lovers. We were teenagers when we gave each other our virginity. We made love. That was when Spencer said he would be responsible for me."

Fiona froze. Although she had never felt in love before, she believed that sex should only be between two people loyal and devoted to one another. Since Spencer and Celine had already made love, she wondered why he even forced her to be with him. Did he really do it to get back at her?

Fiona felt uncomfortable in her own body, recalling how Spencer had touched every part of her.

"I must marry Spencer," Celine said when she noticed the growing discomfort in Fiona's expression. "He isn't like a brother to me. We're not related by blood. If it weren't for you, Fiona, we could've been together! You're a smart girl. Why don't you just leave us alone? Don't wait for Spencer to drive you away. That would be only be embarrassing for you!"

Fiona shrugged her shoulders and continued clearing up the dishes. When she was done, she wiped her hands and declared, "I think I'm going to rest." And with that, she found her way to the bedroom.

Celine took a deep breath. She felt like she had won and the room instantly felt clearer with Fiona gone.

'Spencer, Spencer...'

Celine's thoughts went back to her first time with Spencer as she made her way to her own room. Everything started on that summer camp.

It was about ten years ago when Celine joined a summer camp. Spencer was on a three-day vacation and accompanied her on her trip. Back then, they were in the early days of their relationship and they mostly held each other's hands.

"Who's this handsome guy, Celine? You must introduce us." The girls in the camp approached Celine and looked at Spencer with admiring eyes.

"This is Spencer Cheng." Celine smiled, feeling proud that she brought Spencer with her.

"Spencer Cheng? Is he your elder brother? Or is he younger than you? He must be your brother since you have the same surname! Do you have a girlfriend, Spencer? I'm single!"

Spencer saw that Celine's face had instantly darkened. Angrily, she said, "He's my boyfriend! It's just a coincidence that we have the same surname! Go find someone else to flirt with!"

"I see! How annoying!"

"Well, if you two break up, you can find me."

Celine roared, "We won't break up! Go away! Stop staring at my boyfriend! Go! Go away!"

"You won't last forever. Ha-ha!" One of the girls made a face at Celine before they left.

"Damn you! Shut up!" Celine shouted after them.

"Well, don't be angry." Spencer comforted her despite wanting to yell after them as well.

"Spencer, you should teach them a lesson so they'd know better than to talk such nonsense!" With a snort, Celine dragged Spencer by the hand to the grill. "Roast chicken wings for me, please."

The corners of Spencer's mouth twitched. Looking at Celine's expression, he could only nod helplessly. "Okay."

"Hi, you two!" A boy with a camera came over. "Let me take a picture for you!"

"Then take a good one!" Celine said excitedly before moving closer to Spencer. She tilted her head and held a peace sign with a bright smile on her face.

Spencer stiffened as her scent washed over his senses. He felt too nervous to move and stuck with a poker face.

With a flash, the photo was taken.

"All done!" The boy nodded with a smile. "It's a good photo because you're a pretty woman with a handsome man." He took the polaroid and shook it to dry before handing it to her. "This guy looks cool!"

"Let me have a look!" Celine ran to the boy's side, grabbed the photo, and looked at it. "Spencer is so handsome!" She turned to Spencer and said, "Look!"

He checked her expression before nodding in approval and said, "Yes, it does look good." He thought Celine looked very beautiful when she smiled.

"Where do we put it?" Celine frowned but her face lit up when a thought occurred to her. "Spencer, do you have your wallet with you?"

"Yes, I have it right here," he said, taking out his wallet.

"Give it to me!" Celine grabbed his wallet and squeezed the polaroid into the photo slot. "You can't take this out! Never!"

"Okay." Spencer smiled warmly. He look at the photo and said, "We should trim the edge so it doesn't look crumpled."

"Oh, yes. We should." Celine nodded. "I'll cut it later."

"Celine! Come and drink!" A man's voice called out from a distance, interrupting their conversation. "Are you drinking or not?"

"I'm coming!" Celine looked up at Spencer and said, "I'm just going to have a drink. You can go ahead and trim the picture before grilling some chicken wings for me. I'll be back soon!"

"Hey..." But Celine had left before Spencer could call her back. Frustrated, he kicked the sack of charcoal by his feet.

He watched as Celine ran to the group of boys and plopped herself down on the grass. "Let's get hammered!"

"Hammered? What about your boyfriend? Ha-ha!"

"Won't your boyfriend get jealous?"

"Humph!" With a snort, Celine poured herself a glass of wine. "Cut the crap. Are you guys going to drink or what?"