Lola's POV

I wiped off my tears as I held tighter unto her.

I missed her hugs, her love, her care and her words.

Infact, I missed everything about her.

“Let this not be a dream”I sobbed as I felt her slowly brushing down my hair as she pays my back gently.

“My beautiful princess. I am so sorry, Piya”I heard her whisper to me softly as I felt my heart warm up at the sound of her nickname for me.

I gently pulled away and shook my head as I looked back at her.

“It's not your fault, mummy”I told her cleaning her cheek with my palms.

“I'm just glad you are better now”I continued as she pulled me into another hug.

“We've really missed you, mummy.” I told her as I broke down into fresh sobs as I still couldn't imagine the fact that my mum was hugging me.

This was the best day of my life.

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“You are now so big, Piya. I can't believe it”My mother told me pulling my cheek as my face glowed in a warm smile while I focused more on brushing down her hair.

I looked back at the entrance as I fell into disappointment anytime I didn't see anyone approaching.

I had called Kosi and Dara over immediately and I couldn't wait to see Dara's reaction immediately she saw our mum.

I just couldn't wait to see the look on her face.

It had been so long since she had set her eyes on my mum.

I wonder if she would still remember her.

Of course she would.

I could see myself shake of anticipation and overjoy as I couldn't stand the fact that they were running late.

“Lola is here”I heard a faint voice as I immediately sprang out of the chair beside my mum rushing towards the door.

“Dara!!”I called out to her as I hurriedly walked towards her giving her a hug.

She tensed up under my hug as she looked as confused as ever.

“Uhrmmm, okay.”She said awkwardly pulling away as she looked at me in confusion.

“What are we doing here?”She asked me as I felt my eyes well up again.

She would never imagine it.

Our lives were going back to the way it was.

“Pihu!!”I heard my mum's voice echo as all three heads shot towards her.

My mother stood at the door watching us with teary filled eyes as I immediately looked back at Dara.

She stood frozen on the spot as her face held no reaction whatsoever.

She stood there motionlessly as the only thing I could hear from her was her increased breathing rate.

“Dara!! Mummy is back”I told her in a slight heartfelt whispered as I looked at her lips slowly break out of it's frozen state and started quivering.

Watching my sister engulfed in shock sent emotions building back up in me.

My mother slowly shuffled her way towards us as her tears flowed down freely.

“Mum!”Dara whispered as I clasped my hands over my mouth trying to muffle down the emotional sobs that were threatening to come out.

I felt my face form into a smile despite my sobs, making me feel like a lunatic.

My mum wrapped her hands around Dara as Dara's quivering lips turned into full blown crying .

Kosi's eyes looked teary as she walked over to me and wrapped her arms around my neck.

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~Days later~

Derinsola's POV

“Rita, prepare the documents for the next meeting” I told her as I immediately hung the phone up.

I reclined in my chair as I let out a tired sigh, staring straight at the ceiling.

The sound of my phone ring snapped me out of my little break.

I immediately reached for it and looked at the caller ID.

As much as I couldn't help but wonder why she called, I suddenly felt alert and the feeling of tiredness cleared off my face.

I picked up the phone call and waited for her to speak.

“Can we meet up?!”She asked me suddenly as I frowned at her request.

Her voice sounded straight forward and point blank.

“Why?!” I asked curiously wondering what prompted her sudden request.

“We made a deal, sir. Have you forgotten?”She asked me as I could hear the life and usual sound her voice gave when she spoke this time.

Ohhhh, the lawyer!

“I haven't. I just....”I started as she immediately cut me off.

“Can we meet this evening?! When I get back from work?”She asked me as I felt a bit suspicious at the sudden rush.

“Cominggg!”She yelled, probably speaking to someone else.

“I have to go. See you by 5pm. And.....”She paused as I decided to let her finish.

“...don't bring the sunglasses.”She completed immediately hanging up.

She never even returned my sunglasses.

She was the most complicated human being I have ever come in contact with.

I can't help but pity whoever she ends up dating.

Suddenly, my mind went to Peter and I couldn't help but feel bothered by the thought of them hooking up.

It was because it was Peter.

I don't care who she hooks up with.

I wouldn't want Peter to experience such a chaotic personality.

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I can't believe this!!

She didn't fucking show up.

She bailed on me.

I had waited for over 10minutes at where we agreed but she didn't show up or pick up my calls.

And just when I thought she could be in some sort of trouble, I spot her on my way back to the office, sitting idly on a roadside bench.

It was quite close to where we are supposed to meet, so why was she sitting here.

I hurriedly pulled over before turning off the engine of my car.

I grabbed my keys and stomped towards the bench which was placed a mile away from where I had parked my car.

After few minutes of walking towards her angrily, I slowed down my pace as I examined the crouching figure at the side of the bench, with head dug between her knees.

It was her alright! But what the hell was she doing here?!

She stayed motionless as I looked closely at her figure.

Did she fall asleep here?!

My eyes scanned the area as I didn't notice the presence of anyone.

It was a deserted kids playground and there was this bench at the end of the park, beside the road.

“Have you lost your mind?!”I asked as my emotions tore between being angry or concerned.

I looked towards her for a reaction but there was none.

She was probably asleep.

.....or dead!

No, maybe just asleep. Hopefully!

I took a few steps towards her as I stretched my hands towards her to give her a light tap but before the tip of my finger could touch her back, she immediately snapped her head up, immediately looking at me.

“Do you know it's almost my birthday?”She asked me with a blank look on her face as I jolted backwards in surprise.

What?

“It's almost our birthdays”She murmured before resting her head back on her laps.

Her ponytail swung towards the floor as I looked at her in disbelief.

Birthday?!

She sat here because of birthday?

You are mad, this girl.

“Don't get me wrong, I am really happy but....”She trailed off, letting out a slight chuckle as I took a step towards her tapping her back.

“Are you drunk?”I asked her as she looked at me with a sad smile before shaking her head slightly.

“..but I can't help but imagine what if it was just like my birthday of last year? Or the year before that?”She spoke as suddenly sniffled as I eyed her weirdly.

Dear Lord!

“Maybe I would have just killed myself”She spoke as I paused in my actions.

What?!!

“Just kidding. I would never leave Dara alone”She spoke as I looked at the expression her face held and I realised maybe she wasn't drunk after all.

“Are you okay?”I asked as I lowered myself in the seat beside her and watched her stare blankly into the skies.

“Yes!! I am okay. In fact, I am over the moon right now”She spoke as I noticed her eyes well up with tears as she hurriedly tried to blink them back.

I felt a little pang in my chest as I watched her desperately try to stop herself from letting the tears drop.

“I am just so happy”She spoke as she sniffled before abruptly standing up and wiping the tears that had slipped out when she stood.

She hurriedly wiped her face with her palms before sucking in a deep breath.

“Okay!! Enough of that. Let's discuss about my request”She spoke as she blinked repeatedly.

What... No!

She clearly looked like she was trying to look tough.

“Are you okay?”I asked her with worry laced in my voice.

I was just worried. I am nice like that.

“You know asking someone are you okay, just makes them want to break down more, right?”She told me with a small smirk as her eye balls grew red from trying to hold back the tears.

“Just sit, Lola”I asked her as she obeyed immediately looking back upwards towards the clouds.

“You know, my mum is back”She spoke again as she placed her hands over her mouth before muffling out...

“why am I saying this?”

Her mother?

She stayed quiet as the atmosphere was filled with silence as I watched her wipe off her eyes occasionally.

I felt myself fiddle with my fingers as I silently hoped she would stop crying.

The image of her cry made me feel awful as well and I instantly realised the fact that I would always prefer her bubbly and annoying nature to any other side of her.

And the fact she wasn't being the usual crazy and witty ass she was, bothered me....

...a lot....

...far more than it should....

“She has missed so many parts of our lives”She spoke as she broke down into sobbing as she placed her head between her palms.

Well, shit!!

I felt my heart tug as I immediately held out my hand and patted her back slowly.

As much as I wanted to admit it, I really wanted to comfort her.

I wanted to gently pat her soft silky hair and tell her she was going to be alright.

But I couldn't..

I shouldn't.

So, I decided to stay in my limits and stick to patting her back lightly, until I heard her sobs stop.

She raised her puffy head from her hands and rested her back against the bench, while I immediately withdrew my hand.

I rested my back too and looked straight ahead. I didn't want her to feel awkward.

But as always, I never know what to expect with this human.

I noticed her gaze land on me as her eyes bored holes into my face for a few seconds before I slowly looked towards her.

Her puffy eyes, red face and that dull yet sparking look in her eyes.

Why did she look at me like that?

It was so..... wistful.

She tore her gaze off me and looked straight ahead.

While I was hoping she would make a sarcastic comment and put an end to this unbearable silence, she immediately took an unexpected turn.

She slowly dropped her head into my shoulders and closed her eyes.

What the hell?!

I felt my breathing pace become unstable as  my heart slowly picked up it's pace.

I immediately tried to raise my hand and nudge her head away but I stopped in my action when I heard her voice.

“Don't read any meaning to it. My neck just feels tired”She spoke in her usual sarcastic and witty tone, but with a hoarse voice.

It was obvious. She had been crying a lot, recently.

I couldn't help but wonder what she is going through.

Somehow, I wished I could help and make sure she is never hurt again but I knew I couldn't.

If anything, she was going to get hurt even more.

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Author's Note

Hello guyyys,

Here's another updateeee.....

Lmao, Lola wasn't drunk, she was just overwhelmed by recent happenings in her life. So.... 😚

Things are getting cosier and feelings would be getting stronger, so y'all should gear up for a love roller coaster.

Anyways, Piya and Pihu are nicknames, their mum calls them.

They have their Indian middle names, so let's not get things mixed up.

Have you seen HIS FANGIRL's new chapter, if not go check it out.

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Note: I'm going to be changing the blurb, so I need y'all to tell me your opinions on the new blurb😚😚....

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