Unexpected Encounter: A Second Chance at Love

"I don't know," Kate looked at Rachael thinking she knew more. But not to her surprise, she was as oblivious as she was.

"Owen did not tell me anything about bringing someone," Rachael said.

"Come on guys, it's Owen we are talking about," Daniel snorted. "When has that guy ever brought a woman home?"

"Well, eventually he has to," Kate remarked. "He has to settle down someday and start a family."

"I don't think Owen has such plans." When both of them looked at him, he added, "He has never been the kind who wants to start a family of his own or who is interested in a relationship."

"But he can't stay alone forever," Rachael said.

"I agree with Rachael," Kate looked at Daniel. "You are his uncle, you should talk to him about it."

"What do you want me to say to him?"

"Tell him how important having a family is or how good it feels when you have someone to come home to." Kate knew how Owen was. She had known him for almost 5 to 6 years now and was very well accustomed to how he lived his life.

But when Owen brought his so-called housekeeper for their small weekend get together, she understood that the woman was more than just a fling and that she wasn't just some woman he picked up from the bar for a night or two.

Juliana was different to him and it was quite evident. Everyone could see except for Owen himself.

"You should tell Andrew, he is better at these things than me." Though Daniel was the oldest, Andrew was more mature when it came to things like giving a life lesson lecture.

"Why do you have to push everything on Andrew?" Kate glared at him. "You are the eldest one here, not Andrew."

"Okay dear, I will talk to him."

"Talk to whom?" Andrew asked as he entered the dining area.

"Kate wants me to talk to Owen and give him some life lessons," Daniel answered.

"That is a great idea, I think Owen needs that." Andrew kissed Rachael on the top of the head before taking his seat.

"Did he tell you anything about that girl?" Rachael curiously inquired.

"Juliana?" When she nodded, Andrew added, "Not much."

"I think something is going on between them," Kate exclaimed.

"Yes," Rachael agreed. "But he isn't willing to accept it."

When both of them looked at Andrew for his opinion on the matter, the latter just shrugged his shoulders. "I don't know. But I do know that it is their personal matter and we should not interfere."

"Exactly," Daniel sighed. "Thank you."

"You both are useless." Kate rolled her eyes at them. "Rach and I will do what we can about this whole situation."

"What situation?" Owen asked as he approached them.

To Rachael and Kate's disappointment, he was alone and there was no sign of Juliana or any other woman.

"Oh that looks good." He rubbed his palm together before grabbing his plate. "I am starving."

"Let's dig in," Daniel exclaimed as he grabbed the biggest lobster leg from the bunch.

Looking at her husband devouring the lobster leg without paying a heed to others, she sighed, "I am not ready to handle two babies."

"We are having twins?" Daniel mumbled while spatting some food out of his mouth.

"Just eat," Kate handed him a napkin before looking at Owen. "You came alone?"

"Was I supposed to bring someone with me?" He asked.

"I thought you would bring your housekeeper with you," Rachael remarked.

"I will surely bring her next time you invite me over for dinner, okay?" When Owen noticed a sparkle in Rachael and Kate's eyes, he quickly said, "Woah, don't get excited because it's nothing like that."

"We are not excited," They exclaimed in unison.

Andrew on the other hand was busy peeling the shrimp for Rachael. He did not say anything as he had no intention of meddling with Owen's personal affairs. If one day he decided to bring Juliana or any other woman home, he would surely welcome her whole heartedly.

But Andrew knew his cousin very well to understand that Owen was not someone who would take impulsive decisions as bringing a woman home until he was very sure about it.

"You can take some food for her if she hasn't eaten yet," Rachael remarked. "I can pack some food for her."

"That would be great, I am sure she hasn't eaten," Owen said as he shoved a mouthful of crab meat in his mouth. "I mean she eats but it's all junk."

"Oh is it? Then you should cook for her," Kate suggested.

Owen nodded in response. "I did cook for her yesterday and today morning"

"Didn't you hire her as your housekeeper to do your chores?" When Owen nodded, Andrew threw another question at him. "Then why are you cooking for her? Shouldn't it be the other way round?"

"I like cooking for myself so while I am at it, I cook some extra for her," He tried to defend himself in the best possible way.

When all four of them kept staring at him, he tried to change the subject. "I heard there is a very cool resort not too far away from here, we should go there sometime."

"We should," Daniel agreed. "Will you bring your housekeeper too? I mean, I am sure you will need her for your chores."

Kate and Rachael chuckled but quickly composed themselves.

"You guys will not let it go, right?" Owen sighed.

"Not unless you tell us what is going on," Kate grinned.

"It's nothing like that, we are just—"

"Oh please don't tell me you are friends," Rachael scoffed. "That is the last thing I wish to hear from you."

Owen was about to say something when someone dashed in the house through the main door.

"Help—" The man gasped before collapsing on the floor.

"Oh my God, Joshua?" Rachael yelled before sprinting towards the living room.

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