Rachel too was surprised hearing Jimmy's words and wondered who this woman is that Daniel found for himself, her heart was beating faster than before, she felt anxious and nervous but since Jimmy asked her a question 'You know why I never had a girlfriend Rachel' she first decided to focus on that and know more about it.

"Why Jimmy?" she asked between gritted teeth and pretended like she is interested in knowing why Jimmy never had a girlfriend.

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"Because of my brother I never had a girlfriend, he is older than me and deserves to enter the dating world first and I thought he would feel lonely if I found myself a girlfriend first but now since he already has someone, I too can enter the world of love and relationships." Jimmy blurted out some nonsense, he wanted to laugh hard seeing their expressions but thanks to his acting skills he was able to handle himself.

Daniel retorted back at Jimmy's statement, "I have never objected to you having a girlfriend, the truth is no girl ever fell for you and you are blaming me for your single status." Daniel got super annoyed with Jimmy and he forgot the fact that Jimmy talked about him finding someone which has already triggered Rachel.

"Daniel, you didn't tell me you found someone for yourself." Rachel casually questioned him, she was trying to hide the anger that was building in her and ignored the banter between the brothers.

"Rachel you don't know who that woman is?" Jimmy looked surprised but it was a provocation.

"No." Rachel replied back with gritted teeth.

"What nonsense, I have no woman and I didn't find anyone for myself, why are you lying to her Jimmy?" Daniel got angry and he glared at his shameless brother.

"Woah, how can you not tell Rachel about her." Jimmy innocently countered his brother and added, "Or were we supposed to hide the news till you two would have made it official?" Jimmy's lies and his expressions were so perfect that it seemed like he was telling the truth.

Rachel got very annoyed and thought, 'I am a fool, I thought our feelings are mutual but that doesn't seem the case'.

Jimmy saw Rachel's expressions and understood he might go over the line and so he decided to clear the air, "Hahaha I really like annoying Daniel this way, I am kidding he is single and is not dating anyone." he blurted out the truth.

But Rachel still had her doubts and was not sure what's true and what's not.

Daniel then explained himself, "I was in Peebles till the past few weeks and I already told you I am single, during this time too I didn't meet with anyone so how will I suddenly have a girlfriend, if I really had one I would have been spending time with her instead of you and Jimmy."

This explanation made perfect sense and Rachel's heart now felt at ease.

"Yeah yeah why are you giving me an explanation, I don't care if you are single or you have a girlfriend." Rachel indifferently spoke as she didn���t want to seem affected by it.

Daniel chuckled and said, "I am explaining because you are my friend and friends have a right to know about each other's lives, at least the basic information."

'Woah he is smart and good with words' Rachel thought and nodded at Daniel's words in understanding.

It was 9:20 pm, Rachel saw the time and got a bit worried, "Oh god guys it is already so late, I think I should head back home."

Daniel then sternly told her that he will drop her home.

"What? No need, you will drop me and then you will come back to your home, no need for taking so much trouble, I traveled late at night multiple times, it is not a problem." Rachel explained.

Although Daniel did not discuss the message she received the previous night, the thought of it never left his mind, he just didn't find the need to discuss it without getting any further information but because of it he couldn't let her go alone so late at night, he was worried about her.

"Rachel please don't argue, my mind won't be at peace if you will travel alone." Daniel looked very serious, it was rare for him to look so troubled.

"I was actually planning to stay here tonight, but it's okay, tonight I'll stay at home and on the way I'll drop Rachel." Jimmy suggested he was not aware of what was happening but he knows his brother, he doesn't get serious without a reason and if he is then it meant the matter should not be taken lightly, so he decided to head back home instead.

Just then Rachel's grandpa called Daniel.

"Hello grandpa." Daniel politely wished.

Rachel didn't think much as she thought Anthony was the one on the phone.

"Hello Daniel, is Rachel still there?"

"Yes grandpa, what happened?"

"Can I ask you for a favor?"

"Sure, please don't hesitate"

"Can Rachel stay at your home tonight?"

"Yeah sure no problem, may I know what happened?"

"Yes Daniel, something happened but there is nothing to worry about it, if you have some time tomorrow, can we meet, I'll explain everything in more detail but it is better if we meet in person. Don't tell anything to Rachel and don't mention to her about our meeting tomorrow"

These words from grandpa worried Daniel but he decided to agree with him, "Sure grandpa"

"Can you hand over the phone to Rachel?"

"Sure"

Then Daniel handed over the phone to Rachel and she got confused as to why Daniel is asking her to talk to Anthony then he told her it was James on the call.

"Yes grandpa"

"Darling can you stay at Daniel's home tonight?"

"Why grandpa, what happened? Are you alright?" Rachel got worried.

James chuckled and said, "Haha what would happen to me, I am absolutely fine, it is just that tonight me and Anthony are going to stay over at Michael's house, you know boys night out."

Rachel smiled hearing her grandpa's words, "Oh is that so?"

"Yes, I would feel better if you are surrounded by people and Anthony told me Jimmy too is there, Daniel and Jimmy are good decent kids, would you mind living there for tonight?"

"Umm no grandpa but I need to ask Daniel first."

"I already did, he said he doesn't mind."

"Oh ok but grandpa is everything alright?" Rachel was still worried.

Just then James put his phone on speaker, "Anthony, Michael please tell her everything is alright."

"Rachel don't worry, we are having fun here and we don't want you to live alone in that big house and worry your grandpa, so I suggested that he let you stay at Danny's house." Anthony explained.

Michael added, "If Jimmy or Daniel troubles you, just call me up, I will take care of them." he sounded cheerful.

Hearing their voices Rachel understood they were indeed having fun and agreed to stay at Daniel's house and after exchanging a few words she cut the call.

"Daniel you sure don't mind me staying here tonight?" Rachel still wanted to confirm.

"Rachel I gave you my spare keys, why would I mind you staying here rather I wanted to suggest this initially but I thought you might feel awkward so I offered to drop you. I'll be glad if you stay here and grace my apartment with your presence."

Rachel smiled hearing his words and Jimmy got excited, "Wow Rachel is gonna stay with us tonight, that's amazing, let's have a movie night."

Rachel laughed at Jimmy's childlike excitement.

"Jimmy, how about you practice your audition with us, you enact your role and we will give you our reviews." Rachel suggested.

"Hey that's a great idea, they already mailed me the script, give me half an hour, I'll memorise all the dialogues." Jimmy quickly rushed to his bedroom and shut the door.

"Daniel?" Rachel softly called.

"Yes" he turned towards her who was sitting next to him on the couch.

"I felt something was wrong with grandpa, did he tell you anything else apart from asking for your permission for my stay?"

Daniel did not want to lie to Rachel but since her grandpa asked him not to let her know anything and the matter seemed serious so he decided to give her grandpa the benefit of doubt, he thought if the matter is not that serious then the next time he will tell her the truth and apologize to her but for now he decided to hide the truth from her.

"No he didn't say anything else. Why? What happened?"

"I felt like he was hiding something from me" Rachel confessed her thoughts to him and she sounded very worried.

"If I'll tell you what it is, will you promise to not tell grandpa about it and put me in an awkward situation?" He seriously questioned her.