Chapter 5: Open The Door

When he finally recovered from the shock, he was so furious that he let out a shriek. "What the devil hell is going on here?!"

His eyes widened as if they might bulge out of their sockets, and he trembled with rage. His facial features spasmed, revealing the intense anger boiling inside him.

Mr. Andrew and Lucy, still entwined in each other's arms, turned to face him.

Mr. Andrew looked at Lucy affectionately before addressing his son, who was trembling both with rage and confusion.

"I told you earlier," Mr. Andrew said with a gentle smile, "Lucy and I are now dating. I would have discussed this with you sooner, but you’ve been too busy and hardly at home."

Kelly’s disbelief was palpable. He tried to smile, but his face betrayed him—it was as if his muscles refused to cooperate. His eyes were bloodshot, and he looked as if he was on the verge of tears.

"Dad," he retorted, voice trembling, "tell me you're joking. Please, tell me this is a joke."

He let out a dry laugh, but it sounded hollow. His heart pounded fiercely in his chest, feeling as if it might shatter into pieces.

Lucy, who had remained quiet until now, finally spoke. "Kelly, your dad and I are in love. We’re happy together. Please support us."

Tears suddenly welled up in Kelly’s eyes, and he said anxiously, "I know I messed up—cheating on you with Rose. But you don’t have to do this. You don’t have to date my father. This is insane. Think about it, Lucy. I still love you..."

Turning to his father, Kelly pleaded desperately, "Dad, Lucy is my girl. I know I screwed up, but please don’t take her away from me. I love her—I promise to cherish and treat her better."

Mr. Andrew listened patiently, then looked at his son and replied softly, "It’s too late."

Lucy then leaned in, wrapping her arms around Mr. Andrew’s. She gently added, "We’ve fallen in love. I’m sorry, Kelly, but I don’t love you anymore. I’m deeply in love with your father."

Kelly stood there in stunned silence. The words Lucy just spoke—that she loved his father—kept echoing in his mind. He was at a loss for what to say or how to react.

Turning to Lucy, Mr. Andrew took her hand lovingly. "Darling, let’s go make lunch together."

They turned and headed into the kitchen, leaving Kelly standing there with an ashen face and trembling lips.

In frustration, Kelly stormed into his room, panic evident on his face. He flung open the door, grabbed his phone, and immediately dialed Jude’s number.

"Pick up the damn phone," he roared, impatience thick in his voice. The call had only been ringing for three seconds when Jude finally answered.

"Bro, what's up?" Jude's calm voice came through the line.

Kelly wasn’t in the mood for pleasantries. He went straight to the point, voice trembling with anger and desperation. "Jude, my dad and Lucy are dating. They're—fucking—dating."

He began pacing furiously, pulling at his hair. His chest heaved with frustration.

Jude was stunned. The news hit him like a punch to the gut. Silence stretched between them.

Kelly, already at his breaking point, yelled into the phone. "Dude, say something! F*ing say something!"

He collapsed onto the floor, tears streaming down his face. He didn’t care anymore; his heart was shattered.

Finally, Jude’s voice broke the silence, quieter than before, filled with disbelief. "What? Are you joking? How could this be possible?"

Kelly had no answers. All he knew was what he saw. "I’m not joking. I saw them kissing today. Lucy told me my dad’s her boyfriend. I don’t get it—how is that even possible? I’m losing my mind over this."

He yelled himself hoarse, voice cracking with emotion.

Jude was at a loss for words, falling silent again.

Kelly, overwhelmed by his tears, couldn’t hold back anymore. He pressed on, voice shaky. "Say something, man. Please. I can’t lose Lucy. You know how much I love her. She means everything to me. I can’t let her go."

Then Jude reminded him of what Kelly had previously said. "I thought you said you preferred Rose over Lucy—said you loved Rose more?"

Kelly cut him off, furious. "That was stupid. I was just talking nonsense. I never meant it. I love Lucy—more than anything."

Jude paused, then sighed before speaking again. "You need to find time to talk to Lucy. Explain everything. Maybe you can convince her to leave your dad. And—listen—you have to promise her you’ll cut ties with Rose. She’s the jealous type. If you don’t, you risk losing Lucy forever."

Kelly’s face lit up with newfound determination. He suddenly stood tall, eyes shining with purpose. It was as if he'd been injected with adrenaline. "Right! Thanks, man. I love you."

He hurriedly hung up and burst out of his room, his heart pounding with resolve.

Opening the door, he wanted to go to the kitchen, but then voices coming from his dad's room attracted his attention.

He froze and then turned toward the door.

"Do you like the way daddy is fucking you, huh?"

"Yes, aaahh! I love it, you are so big, harder!!"

The familiar voices made Kelly's face turn pale. He staggered backward in shock, and the pain he felt at that moment made him want to go crazy.

He lost his sense of reasoning, dashed at the door, and slammed it with both fists.

While shouting, "Open the door!"

He grabbed the doorknob and pulled the door aggressively while hollering at the top of his voice, "Don't let him touch you, Lucy. Open the door. I promise I will never cheat on you with Rose. I will never talk to any girl except you. I am ready to be loyal to you."

But the loud moaning didn't stop, which made him kick the door aggressively in panic as he yelled, "Open the door, Dad. Lucy is my girlfriend. I am begging you."

Kelly was desperate and anxious.