Lola's POV

My eyes stayed fixated on the white painted ceiling as I huffed out a sigh for the umpteenth time.

I abruptly sat up and pulled open the drawer and pulled out a card from the top compartment.

I grazed my thumb across it as I felt the memories of that day rush back through me.

The way he sat still throughout and knew better than to ask me to explain why I cried.

The way my mouth had suddenly flipped an on switch and rambled out my feelings, knowing fully well our relationship was more of on an agreement basis.

Why did I cry in front of him?!

Whyyyyy?!

Why did I rest my head on him?!!

This is all his fault.

Why didn't he push my head away?!

I have had two fucking weeks of sleepless night due to that little incident.

I spent most of the night thinking about things I had never counted as special before.

Like the stupid hug I have him after his mum's episode.

Or the dumb kiss!! Oh!! The dumb kissss....

Suddenly, I pictured it more heart felt than it actually was.

And my little quiet moment the last time we met.

I could still recollect his scent and the comforting and protecting warmth his body gave me.

I threw the card unto the floor and crashed back into my bed, burying my head under my pillow.

I have just been single for way to long. This is totally normal.

Beside, I doubt we would see again.

But the thought is killing you, isn't it?

If we don't see again, my head would snap back to normal. My stupid brain is confusing our pretend date for something more.

Heyyyyyy!! I am not stupid.

I moved my head out from under the pillow and my gaze went back to the card.

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“Here is his card. You might have a hard time getting to book a meeting but I'm sure you'll figure it out.”He spoke as I nodded in response, examining the card closely.

He was supposed to help me all the way.

But since I refused to give him any details as to why I needed a lawyer, he said this was all he could do.

“Well, I have important meetings to attend , so this is goodbye”He spoke, not waiting for a response before walking to his car and driving off.

There was this tense air that cleared off immediately he was out of sight.

I exhaled deeply before plopping back into the bench and letting myself sink back into a flood of flashbacks.
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It has been two weeks, Lola. All I need to do is get over this confusion my head has and get to work.

It was Wednesday and I knew I wasn't going to be waiting tables.

That was somehow comforting.

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Derinsola's POV

I downed the whole glass as I placed the glass back on the counter and signalled for the bartender to pour me another glass.

“There is definitely something going on”I heard Kola ask me with worry laced in his voice.

I was drinking way more than I usually do but the fact I still felt sober almost drove me wild crazy.

“There is nothing going on”I denied as I avoided Kola's gaze, focusing on the bartender pouring me another glass.

There was something going on. There was definitely going on in my head, in my body, in my chest and I hated what was going on.

I have had sleepless nights, thinking back to that image of her sobbing like a little kid.

And the fact her face popped abruptly in my head these past few weeks almost drove me insane.

There was definitely something that changed in me since that little teary session and I didn't want to know what.

All I knew is I was a very rational man and whatever that was going on is not a good thing.

It shouldn't be happening.

But, I guess it was okay, I knew I wasn't going to see her again. Infact, I deleted her number, just to make sure I forgave to contact her for any reason.

And I am sure she wouldn't want to contact me either.

Deep down, I hated the fact that I didn't know how she was doing. Whatever made her cry two weeks ago, had something to do with her family and it seemed serious.

I wanted to know if she was alright. I wanted to hear her witty and unreasonable comment just one more time.

But I knew better.

Things were better off this way. I guess I just feel this way before my heart is trying so hard to get rid of what I felt for Deborah.

It was nothing else.

“Ohhh, guess what?!”Kola asked in an oddly cheery tone as I grabbed the filled glass of whiskey and gulped it down.

I slammed the bottom of the cup against the counter, making Kola jolt in surprise.

“What?!”I asked him without sparing him a glance.

“I saw Lola last week Wednesday. You would never believe where.” He informed me in amusement as I snapped my gaze towards him at the sound of her name.

Where?!

I felt curiousity eat me up as Kola's words suddenly piqued my interest.

“She was...”

A/n: End of chapter. Hehehehehehe!!!

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Lola's POV

“When it's 8pm, just close up. There are usually people who come at night, but you can just close it up for today. I have somewhere to be.”I heard the well built man standing in front of me tell me as I nodded.

He was freaking hot but his packs and abs are a 15 out of 10.

They were too built, and definitely wasn't my taste.

“My wife is due tomorrow” He continued as I widened my eyes in surprise.

Are you kidding me?!

He was married?!

“Oh my!! Congratulations.”I told him with a wide smile as he nodded before tightened his bag over his shoulder and looking back at me.

“I'm sorry once again.”He told me as I nodded in understanding.

“It's completely fine. You need to be with your wife instead”I told him as he nodded before waving and exiting the gym.

I wonder who comes to work out in the night.

Some people are just freaking weird.

I looked at my phone screen and examined the time.

It was just 7:20pm.

As much as I wanted to wait till 8pm, I knew that anyone who walked through that door could be a bloody rapist who was now aware that I was the only one in this place.

So, I am just going to close up now.

I doubt anyone was going to show up anyways.

Let me just wait till 7:30.

It was the least I could do.

But let me get ready to lock up at least.

First, I'm going to get changed.

I walked further into the gym and scanned the area for my bag.

I eventually sighted it at the corner and went to grab it, heading straight for the changing room.

But right when I swung the door to the changing room open, I heard the door to the gym open up as I snapped my head towards that direction.

It was a random looking man who wore a dark hoodie and a sweat pant.

I couldn't help but feel unsafe and think negatively.

“Good evening”His deep voice echoed through the empty area as I gently nodded in response, turning to walk towards him.

I headed for the check in point and signalled for him to follow me.

“You can just sign in here and pay, except you have a membership card”I explained as he nodded before handing over his membership card.

Hmm, now that I think about it, he had been here a couple of times.

False Alarm, Lola!!

He followed the rest of the procedures then walked straight to the main area and pulled off his hoodie.

Oh my gosh!!!

This is why I loved working here. You don't get to see fine and like this everyday.

“Dayumm!!”I whispered to myself as a small smile formed on my lips.

I noticed the man's expression turn into a smirk and a small deep chuckle.

Well, shit!!

“I heard that”I heard him tell me before walking further into the area.

Oops!!!

“Ohhhhh!!”I replied as I turned away in embarrassment.

But immediately I turned around, I realized we weren't alone.

“Shit!! What the hell?!”I yelled in surprise as I examined the intruder.

“Unfortunately, I heard that too”I heard the new familiar figure speak with a frown on his face.

Fuck my life!!!

I immediately turned and walked away as my brain couldn't come up with how to take in his presence.

I totally jinxed it.

Why does he keep coming back into my life?!

I suddenly paused then turned back to him.

“Are you following me?!”I asked him in confusion as I walked towards him.

Was he really here or this was just me imagining things?!

But I suddenly recollected the fact that I bumped into an irritating and chatty fellow last week Wednesday, so I knew this wasn't an imagination. Neither was it coincidence.

“Don't fool...”He started off as I immediately cut him off.

“I know your friend knows I work here”I told him as I lifted my arms and crossed them over my chest.

Stop making things more complicated for me, this guyyy.

He immediately pulled off his sweat jacket, revealing a plain white top with his sweat pants on too.

An outline of his abs came into view as the white top hugged his body tightly and his well built arms perked out his shirt as he took off his jacket.

I felt my breath suddenly feel unstable as I took note of his breath takingly handsome face which sent a feeling down my spine.

He threw the jacket over to my chest as I immediately gasped in disbelief at his action.

“What is wrong...”I started as his gazed trailed to the guy working out behind me.

“Wear it!”He ordered as I frowned at his order.

What?!

“What?”I asked in utter confusion as I felt myself trying to take in all these.

Why did he act so changed?!

What was he doing here?!

And who da hell does he think he is?!

“Have you lost your mind?! You don't have any right to tell me what to do”I yelled in anger trying hard not to let my voice disturb the hot man working out in the corner.

No matter how angry I felt at his sudden controlling behaviour, I couldn't ignore how my heart slowly picked up it's pace.

He suddenly grabbed my hand and pulled me out of the gym, furiously.

“What is your problem?”I asked him as he stared at me with an enraged look on his face.

“Are you dumb?”He asked me as I felt completely awestruck at his words.

Well, I guess we are back to the bantering phase.

“You shouldn't be working alone so late. It's not safe.”He told me as I felt the rage I felt in me suddenly dissolve and turn into a mushy feeling.

Honestly, I hated people trying to control me or think they have a say in my life.

But him doing it, made me feel like he was somewhat concerned and I couldn't help but a little bit farther than I should.

“It's just for today and I am sure I would be fine”I told him trying to dismiss the topic.

“So, what are you doing here?”I asked him as I shoved his jacket that was in my arms back into his.

I didn't need it.

But before I could say anything more, he swung the jacket over my shoulders and urged me to put it on.

“I don't need it”I told him attempting to pull it off me again.

He took in a deep sigh before stretching it towards me once again.

What is wrong with this guy?!

“Fine, I will wear it but what are you doing here?”I asked as he watched me put on the jacket.

“I just wanted to check if you were doing good now. You weren't completely yourself the last time we met. The least I could do was check up”He spoke as felt my heart warm up at his words.

Awwwwnnn!!! How considerate.

“Awwwn!!”I cooed as he looked at me with a small frown.

“How sweet!”I told him, playfully pinching his cheeks for a second.

It was like I didn't realize what I was doing, until after placing my hands back down and looking back at him.

“As you can see, I'm doing very good. Thank you.”I told him with a small smile as he nodded staring back at me deeply.

The door to the gym opened up and our heads immediately snapped towards the entrance.

The man who had been working out, gave me a slight nod before walking out with his bag strapped around his back and his hoodie back on.

I nodded back in response as he immediately walked away.

I immediately pulled out my phone to check the time and it was a few minutes past 8pm.

“It's time for me to go home”I told Derin with a small smile before turning towards the entrance.

He nodded as he watched me walk back towards the gym entrance.

He also immediately turned around to leave and I felt my brain have a heated debate in my head.

Yes, he should leave.

Let this be the final bye-bye.

Don't let him leave, Lola. You know that is not what you want.

No, I want him to lea...

“How about...”I called out to his leaving figure as he paused in his steps and looked back at me.

Well, shit!

“...you just come in and sit for a minute.”I spoke immediately wanting to take them back as they left my mouth.

He looked at me suspiciously as he probably debated whether to take my offer or not.

“I mean, you came all the way, it's the least I could do, just sit and have water, that's the only thing we kinda have anyways, except you want to....”I rambled as I tried hard to stop myself from spewing out nonsense.

“Lola.”He called out my name, trying to stop me from my endless ramblings as I inwardly swooned at the way my name rolled beautifully off his lips

“... I'll stay for a minute”

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Author's Note

Lmao, sorry for the delay.
I forgot I should be updating today😂😂💔

Anyways, thanks for reading.

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