Derinsola's POV

“Awwwe! Aren't you the most humble human in the world?”Lola spoke sarcastically as she stared at her phone screen.

I could see the look of surprise and curiousity in her eyes but she didn't ask any more questions.

And she only knew the half of it.

She turned off her phone and stared back at me as if wanting to ask me a question but she held herself back.

But after a few seconds, she changed her mind and decided to ask.

“You are well off and not completely awful looking....”She started as I held back a smile knowing she didn't want to admit I was good looking.

I sense an hidden compliment.

“...why don't you actually look for someone  you might picture yourself with in future or just date someone who's company's interest benefit yours, and stop lying to your mother.”She spoke with a feeling of guilt clearly laced in her voice.

It was obvious she was also really concerned about the fact that my mother was getting too attached and would be completely shattered if she ever finds out that it had always been a lie.

“I am not the type of guy who would get married for business”I told her honestly as she looked at me in disbelief.

“But you are willing to waste your time fake dating?”She asked me with a scoff as I couldn't help but ponder on her words.

“I admit it wasn't my best idea. But at this point, it's very tough to put an end to it.”I explained as she stood up and walked towards a door, then picked the bag up next to it.

“Well you should as soon as possible. Because I can sense the fact that I won't be single in a few months from now”She spoke hopefully as I laughed at her words.

“Yeah, goodluck with that”I told her as she just smiled plainly in response before walking back to behind the check in area.

Suddenly, an occurrence popped into my head and I couldn't help but ask about it.

“You said something about your birthday coming up, the last time we met”I asked her as she stared blankly at me before replying.

“I did?”She spoke before walking back towards me and casting her gaze on a dumbbell laying on the floor.

“Yeah, you did”I reminded her as she shrugged.

“I don't recollect”She replied immediately stretching her right hand towards the heavy weight lying on the ground.

I stayed quiet as I watched her sad attempted to lift it up.

“Wow...okay.”She spoke standing up and doing a little warm up for her hands before attempting to carry it again.

She was indeed a clown.

Why does she work at gym if she can't do these things?!

I stood up and walked over to where she bent as I stared at her sad attempt for a few seconds before deciding to help out.

“Move”I ordered her in a monotone as she immediately backed away from the dumbbell and stared at me.

“Where are you taking it to?”I asked as she pointed to a part of the gym and without saying anything else, I pulled up the dumbbell and walked over to where she pointed and placed it back down.

I let out a deep breath before turning back to her as a look of amusement formed on her face.

I couldn't help but feel elated about the fact that she was completely checking me out.

“You know what?”She asked me with a smirk on her face as I shot her a questioning look.

“I think you just turned me on”She spoke with a full blown smile as I immediately choked on my own breath.

Jeeez!!

How could she just say that without feeling embarrassed?!

“What?!”I asked with widened eyes as I felt completely taken aback by her raw words.

A full blown laughter escaped her lips as she closed her eyes and tilted her head, hugging her stomach as she laughed heartily.

And as much as I wanted to deny it, I loved this sight.

I stood there, watching her laugh with a smile on my face as I felt the sound of her laughter having an effect on me.

“I'm just joking o. Better don't kill yourself”She spoke admist laughter as she turned around and walked back to another corner of the gym.

Why exactly was I here?!

I had no freaking idea.

I just remembered zoning out throughout the whole day and I clearly remembered the debate I had with myself before I got into my car and decided to just see how she was doing.

I mean I wasn't a complete monster. It was the least I could do.

Watching from afar took a complete turn when I stomped my way here after realising she was alone in this gym with some creep.

One thing I knew was that things were getting way out of hand.

Whatever I had once thought or felt towards Lola was fast turning into something else...... something more intense. And I am not sure I am ready for where this is going.

I suddenly saw her turn towards me and stare at me with a serious expression before saying....

“But, seriously though..”She spoke as her lips cracked back into a mischievous smile as I shook my head at her.

“You need help”I responded in a hushed tone with my smile still on my face as she continued her fit of laughter.

After a few seconds, her laughter died down, letting the silence engulf the atmosphere.

I think it was high time I left. I have had my fun. Whatever was going on with me should stop now that I know she was back to her usual weird self.

I'm very sure I wouldn't think much about this lady again.

“Ohhh, about the lawyer!!”She started off as I focused my attention back on her words.

I knew what she was going to say next.

She hasn't been able to speak to him, and honestly, I pretty much saw that coming.

He was a very busy man with so many appointments and meetings. I was so sure she wasn't going to be meeting him anytime soon.

“I haven't really been able to get an appointment with him. The only available time, according to his assistant was next month”She spoke as she walked into a door, with a box in her hands as I stood up trailing after her curiously.

“Ohhh! He is a very busy man. I could help you get an earlier date, if you don't mind”I told her as she paused in the middle of placing the slightly heavy box on some sort of shelf above her.

She pushed the box in slightly before turning to me and giving me a confused look.

“You want to help?!”She asked me as I rolled my eyes knowing she was about to act dramatic once again.

“I am not going to be your fake girlfriend again, just so you know”She told me as I shook my head at her words.

She made me sound like a complete asshole.

“And I'm definitely not going to sleep with you”She spoke waging her finger in a dismissive motion.

I didn't ask her for anything.

“Fine, I wouldn't then”I replied turning around, walking away from the door.

“..hey, wait.. I was only.... Ow”She started off but ended with a yelp which immediately sent my head snapping back towards her.

Was she alright?!

I felt a hint of worry pierce through me as I turned back towards her.

“Are you okay?!” I asked her as she stayed frozen in an uncomfortable position before slowly looking back towards the cabin above her.

“I think I'm stuck”She told me in distress as she moved her hands to the shelve behind her head.

I shot her a questioning look before moving towards where she stood.

Her fingers fiddled awkwardly around the rough and pointy edge of the old shelve which had a nail pointing out of the corner.

“Ow...ow..”She winced as her her gaze stayed fixated on the entrance, because she was unable to move her head.

I watched her continue trying to free her tangled hair from the stubborn nail, poking out.

How the hell did this even happen?

Suddenly, I felt her gaze move towards me, giving me a pleading look.

Fine.

I took a step towards her as I watched her eyes stay fixated on me.

I stood only meters away from her as my nose picked up her familiar scent and my face hovered above hers slightly.

I examined the distance between us and my brain couldn't help but alert me of the unhealthy proximity between us.

I just had to help her and get the hell out of her.

I stretched my hand above her head and slowly moved it to were her hair had tangled against the nail.

I couldn't help but notice the effect my body had when my hands grazed her soft ones.

Her hands immediately dropped by her sides as she awkwardly stood there, waiting for me to help her out.

In a few seconds, I had successfully let her hair free from the tangled mess it was once in.

“Done”I spoke as before taking a step back as she just stared back at me blankly and gave me a small nod.

She suddenly started clearing her throat furiously before brushing past me and walking out the closet.

Wow!! Not even a thank you.

But I was glad she had moved away, because the only memory that rang in my head right now, was that of the kiss we had once shared.

And I couldn't help but want to feel her lips against mine once again.

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Lola's POV

Oh my gosh!!

Oh my gosh!!

Lola, what is going on with you?!

I thought back to that moment when he had said “Done” and I felt his hot minty breath hit my forehead.

And I swear, I had started daydreaming about what I wanted to happen at that moment.

And heck, we went beyond kissing.

“Uhrm...I...I was kidding. I actually need your help, with the lawyer guy.”I spoke after a long thread of silence as he nodded curtly before looking down at his wrist.

“Ohh, I guess I have to get going. It was nice chatting with you”He told me in a straightforward manner as I felt my heart sudden drop.

He wanted to leave?!

That wasn't why I felt disappointed.

The fact that I definitely the only one having all these jittery and strange feelings when ever we had these little encounters.

If this was really like Kosi had said, and I was developing some sort of feelings, they were definitely going to be unreciprocated and I wouldn't want to deal with that.

Lola...

Can I even hear myself?! He is a rich ass guy and I am the thief whose mother just got out of a mental relapse and whose dad is in jail.

I suddenly felt so stupid for ever letting these stupid tingly sensations get this far.

He still loved Deborah anyways.

So this is a wake up call to my brain, telling it to stop all these absurd mind games it was playing.

Lola....

It's just an attraction! It happens all the time. I would get over it.

Lola, jeez, he is staring at you.

I finally realised he was staring at me curiously as I had been standing there staring blankly at him all these while.

“Are you okay?”He asked waving one hand in front of my face before his lips formed into a small smile.

I see dimples!!

And they are so cuteeee, I can't look away.

You are doomed!

Absolutely.

“Yes, I'm fine. I better close this place too.”I spoke peeling my gaze off him and grabbing my bag, making some little adjustments in the gym before walking towards the door.

He nodded before walking out the door and standing outsidez waiting for me to completely lock the place up.

I locked the place up and turned towards him.

“Okay, bye. See you never”I spoke in a cold manner as I furrowed his eye brows at my sudden change in attitude.

You are so immature, Lola.

“What?!”He asked with a chuckle as he clearly found my new emotion amusing.

Don't smile at me!!!

“I meant, see you whenever”I corrected with a fake smile as he rolled his eyes at my obvious lie.

“Anyways, bye”I spoke before turning away.

“Do you need a ride?”He called out to me as I paused in my steps, thinking of what to respond.

Yes, yes. I do.

“No, thank you. I can find my way home”I replied as he nodded slowly before walking straight towards his car and opening the drivers seat.

I turned back towards where I was walking towards as I bit my lips nervously.

I could seriously use a ride but I wouldn't get in the same car with him right now.

My brain was starting to mix things up.

I heard his car engine roar to life as I let out a deep breath.

This is a sacrifice for your sanity, Lola.

You do not want to get caught up in a web of feelings with Derinsola.

I knew better.

I heard the sound of the car engine move closer towards my direction as I paused in my steps.

His car halted beside me as I snapped my head towards it.

The window of the drivers seat rolled down as his handsome face came into view.

“Get in”He ordered as I found myself staring at his well sculpted face.

He was definitely making this harder for me.

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