Derinsola's POV

"Doesn't mean I completely forgive you."She told me as a small smile crept unto my face as she still tried to feign a blank look.

I increased my pace, walking towards her and I stretched my arms, crossing them lightly across her neck, giving her a back hug.

"I didn't say you could..." She spoke as she froze under my touch, standing completely still.

"You know, I'm kinda hurt. I know you didn't reject me, but you could at least give me a smile" I told her as she raised her hands, towards where mine were, and pulled them off her neck.

She immediately turned to me with a straight face and I could not help but feel worried.

Did I say something wrong?!

She suddenly flashed me a fake smile for a split second, before going back to her blank look.

"All good?! Now stop sulking" She spoke as I stretched towards her and grabbed her hand pulling her into my chest as I saw her blank look crack a little.

"You'll need to do way more than that, Srisha. And if you don't want to, I'll just have to make you smile" I told her as I saw the corner of her lips twitch a little.

"And how do you want to..." She spoke but I cut her off, placing my lips on hers as lightly as possible.

At first she was taken aback, but before she could regain from it, I pulled away.

"I need you to smile for me now, Srisha" I told her as she bit her lips, holding her smile back.

I'm going to break that blank look off her face.

I wrapped my hands around her waist and placed another short kiss on her lips, as I watched her face bloom into a beautiful smile.

"Happy Birthday Srisha!"I whispered, before placing another short kiss on her lips.

As I pulled away, I noticed her eyes closed with a wide smile on her lips as she stood on her tiptoes.

I immediately lowered my head again towards hers and tucked her curly hair behind her ear before whispering:

"I won"

And immediately her eyes shot opened as I immediately pulled away from her, taking a few steps away.

"What?!" She asked with a smile on her face.

"Look at the huge smile on your lips. Lola, see as you like kiss" I spoke, erupting in laughter.

"Are you..." She spoke while clasping her hand over her smiling lips.

She suddenly stretched her hands towards me, motioning me to come over.

"Come.. Come here" She spoke as I took a step backwards.

I knew better.

"Why?! You want to kiss?!" I asked her teasingly as she let out a scoff, then a laughter.

"I swear, I'll kill you" She spoke before rushing towards me....

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Lola's POV

Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine this could happen so quickly.

It was like I was in a dream and if it really was a dream, I never want to wake up.

I felt a small smile form on my lips as I looked out the car window and intensely looked at the light drops of water, on the car window.

But this moment was going to be cut short at any moment.

He was sweet and all but dropping me home was not so romantic for me.

I had to do something.

"Shit!!" I exclaimed, pretending to rummage through my bag.

"I think I forgot my..." I started as he glanced at me from the corner of his eyes.

"I can hear your keys jiggling in your bag, Srisha."He spoke as he pulled over in front of a familiar black gate.

Well dammit!

There goes my plan.

"Ohhhh!" I spoke as he shot me a smile before getting out of the car, and gently closing the door.

He walked towards my side of the car and slowly opened the door for me, stretching his hand out towards me.

And this action of his made me smile.

I mean I am not a princess or anything but I wouldn't mind getting this type of treatment once in a while.

I placed my hand on his, getting out of the car, while trying hard to stop my wide grin.

But I suddenly realised I was going home. We were parked in front of my house, and we were parting ways again.

And as much as I knew I was overreacting, I couldn't help but wonder if he was just going to disappear on me again or change his mind tomorrow.

I felt scared deep down, that this was just a one time thing and by tomorrow, we would be back to the rich guy and the swindler.

I grabbed my bag from the seat before he shut the door close.

I stood right in front him, not knowing what to do or say next.

And thoughts of tomorrow couldn't help but worry me.

He loomed over me and shot me his beautiful smile, before he placed a quick kiss on my lips, while I stood there, watching his every movement.

I wonder what had gone wrong with me.

I was never this quiet for so long. But when I am with him, I find his presence calming and safe, and I can't help but go speechless.

I really like this man.

And it was driving me insane.

"Stay still, okay?!" He told me as I looked at him in confusion.

Wasn't I still enough?!

If I wanted to be more still than this, I would be a freaking statue.

He dipped his hands in his pocket befire walking over to my back.

"What are you doing?!" I asked turning to face him but he grabbed my shoulders and stopped me from moving.

"Just stay still for a second" He spoke as I let out a sigh and stayed motionless, wondering what he wanted to do next.

After a few seconds, I suddenly felt the tip of his fingers graze my bare skin as they pushed my hair over to one side.

I felt tingles rush down my spine at every contact his finger against my back.

Suddenly, I felt his arm stretch over my shoulder and lower a beautiful diamond pendant, hanging on a silver chain, unto my neck.

Jeeez!!

No, he shouldn't have.

I already felt terrible about his money and the fact that I was not wealthy.

But I would feel completely awful, if I let him just give me something worth so much.

I don't want him to ever feel like I need him for his money.

"Derin... I.." I started stuttering but I felt his fingers fiddle against the back of my neck and touching my bare skin in the process...

I need to cleanse my head from all these thoughts.

"Done!" He spoke leaving his finger to linger on my back for a second before pulling them away.

And I felt my brain automatically snap out of it's thoughts.

"I can't accept this, Derin. I'm really sorry" I told him honestly as I turned around to face him.

"Srisha..." He started but I immediately cut him off..

"No, I really can't..." I said raising my hands towards the back of my neck, to search for the chain hook.

But he suddenly placed his hand on my arm, stopping me from taking off the chain.

"Srisha, it's your birthday. And besides it's not completely for free" He spoke as I furrowed my eyebrows together in confusion.

"Uhn?! What do you want for it?!" I asked immediately as he reached for my sides and pulled me closer to him, closing the little space that was once between us.

... and I felt my head go blank at that moment.

I felt his scent engulf me as I slowly looked towards his face.

What was he doing?!

He looked straight into my eyes while biting a corner of his lips, sexily.

Maybe I was truly addicted to his kisses...

He placed his lips on mine, and kissed me deeply, while I felt electric sparks go off in every part of my body.

Our kiss lingered and deepened as he pulled away, placing kisses down my chin and towards my lower neck.

But her abruptly stopped and whispered into my ears.

"Just love me back"

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Derinsola's POV

I fiddled with the pen around my fingers as I smiled, ignoring Kola's concerning gaze on me.

"Tell me it's not true" He asked as I felt my smile wipe off my face before inhaling deeply.

"I already told you the truth a thousand times. You just refuse to believe it" I told him as I stood up and strolled towards the coffee machine and setting the machine.

"I refuse to believe it?! Derinsola, you are getting yourself into something you can't handle" He spoke as I sighed turning towards him and resting on the wall, while waiting for my coffee.

"Kola, I think I..." I started off but he immediately cut me off.

"You can't. You fucking can't, Derin. You are just going to end up hurting both her nd yourself" He yelled, immediately standing up and shaking his head before turning to face me.

"Derin, you have to think about this. Stop whatever you are doing, you are heading towards a cliff."He spoke before walking towards the door with a look of disappointment written all over his face.

He was absolutely right. It was way more a clash of personalities or our wealth status.

It was way more complicated than that.

"But Kola, I think I've gone way too far to turn back. I really like her, and I can't imagine....." I started but Kola was quick to cut me off again.

"Then trust that she would stick with you."He spoke as I stared blankly at him, knowing he was absolutely right.

But I couldn't help but doubt that she would.

"Tell her, Derin. And sort things out" He said again before turning away and leaving my office.

He was absolutely right. I had to sort things out.

A memory of her lips against mine flashed through my head.

And another memory of her beautiful and bright smile.

But I wanted to see more of that beautiful smile. And kiss her as much as I could.

I didn't want to cut this short.

I couldn't!

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Author's Note

What crawled up Kola's ass and is making him all negative?!

Anyways, short chapter here.

Sorry for the late update and please do vote and comment.

I've been trying hard to write even with my busy school schedule, so I hope y'all understand.

More cute shii and less of Kola's negative vibe ahead.

Or maybe he has a reason for being like this?!

Mehhh! Probably not😩😌

Byeeee...

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