Lola's POV

Marina's About Love blasted into my ears as I smiled and danced around the room like a little girl.....

I woke up earlier than I expected....... And despite the fact that today was still my birthday, I couldn't wait for the day to come to an end.

I could barely get enough sleep, because events from early this morning kept replaying in my head.

My fingers traced the pendant on my chest and a smile found it's way to my face once again.

I couldn't believe it.

Everything felt so surreal.

"You are beautiful, Srisha"

"Just love me back"

These words echoed in my head as I closed my eyes in excitement and giggled at these memories.

I hate to admit it, but I'm falling hard for Derin...

Really, really hard.

I fell backwards, bouncing on my bed with a smile on my face as I stared blankly at the ceiling.

"Srishaa!! Are you awake?" I heard my mother call out as I immediately rose on my feet.

"Yes, mummy... I'm coming"I responded before hurriedly taking off the chain and keeping it safe in my drawer then rushing out the door.

I knew what my mother called me for.

She got those Indian sweets for my birthday.... It was my mother's tradition on our birthdays.

She feeds us these Indian sweets and then we cut a cake.

I am so happy she is here for my birthday.

This is definitely the best birthday I have experienced in a while.

Everything felt do complete.

..... except for just one thing.....

......just one.....

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Derinsola's POV

"Sir, I have made all the arrangements" Rita concluded with an assuring smile as I smiled back before clasping my hands together and heaving out a breath.

I couldn't afford to mess this up.

I glanced at the time for the umpteenth time this morning and it had just been a minute since I had last checked it.

Woww!! Time was moving so damn sloww...

It was pissing.....

"I'll take my leave now, sir" Rita called my attention back to her as she bowed her head slightly with a smile before walking towards the door.

"Rita!!" I called out to her and she immediately halted in her steps and turned back towards me.

"Thank you" I spoke as she smiled again before nodding and exiting my office.

She has been really helpful.

Imagine starting your workday by giving your boss a lecture on the perfect kind of date a lady would love....

Though, she tried to avoid the discussion by telling me that different women had different preferences, but I was really desperate, so I described Lola's personality to her and I also told her it was for her birthday.

With that, she came up with some great ideas and made arrangements accordingly.

I just hope it would be perfect.

As my mind couldn't help but think about Lola and her beautiful smile, and how my lips felt against hers, my mind stopped at Kola's words  earlier this morning.

His words stayed stuck to my head. I couldn't help but think about it.

I knew I was taking a big risk but I didn't care.

I want her. I want Lola so badly.

I want to feel the taste of her mouth everyday.

I want to tease her and be the reason behind her beautiful smile.

I want to hug her and hold her firmly in my arms and bury my face in hair.

I want all these with her.

But I knew if I had all these, I would eventually still be the reason behind her tears.

And I hated this fact.

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Lola's POV

I stared into the mirror with a smile on my face as I examined the make up on my face.

"This is too much" I muttered to myself.

I immediately grabbed some wipes and wiped off makeup excesses from my face but most of the make up still remained stuck to my face.

Darn it!!

I immediately got up and ran into the bathroom to give my face a proper wash.

I wanted to apply just a hint of makeup, that would make me prettier and still maintain my natural look.

But I am too excited and confused, so I just keep messing everything up.

After washing my face, I dry it with my towel before applying my facial cream.

Then I proceeded to applying little powder on my face then a hint of pink lip stick, before adding lipgloss to make my lips more appealing.

I looked at myself in the mirror and nodded in satisfaction.

Yesss!

Then I turned to my bed and grabbed the baggy cargo pant I had picked out earlier and a black armless crop top, which Kosi had given to me earlier as a birthday gift.

Perfect.

I loose my hair from the knot I had kept it in all day and packed it into a big ponytail while leaving few strands out, in front.

I checked my appearance in the mirror and I was satisfied.

I loved my comfortable clothes but I wanted to look really sexy today.

So, I'm gonna have to leave my hoodie for today.

I stared at it and shot the hoodie lying on my bed an air kiss.

"I promise, I'll wear you for a full week to make up for this"I spoke to the hoodie but paused abruptly when I noticed Fola staring at me weirdly....

"What are you doing here?"I asked her in frustration as I turned to face her.

"I wanted to tell you that the guy from the other day is here to get you. He has been talking to mummy for a while" Fola spoke as I widened my eyes in horror.

What?

"Why didn't you tell me?" I asked her but she only shrugged in response before walking away with a smirk on her face.

That little brat!!

I hurriedly shuffled around to grab my stuffs before rushing outside.

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"Where are we going?" I asked with a chuckle as I looked out the car window.

"We are almost there, Lola. Just be a little patient."He said as I felt his thumb rub the back of my hands.

Yes, we were holding hands and every small movement of his fingers against my arm makes my brain run wild.....

I bit my bottom lip, trying to prevent this wide smile that appeared on my lips from being so obvious.

Lola, put yourself together.

You don't want to look like a soft simp.

Don't blush.... you are a hard girl.....

I kept on repeating in my head to stop myself from acting like a love struck high-schooler.

He.... he made me feel like I was in high-school.

These childish and uncontrollable feelings that unlocked with every little glance, touch or words he gave me, I liked it. I like him.......so much.

I really like him and I hope whatever this is, isn't temporary.

These thoughts filled my head as I felt myself slowly drift off into darkness....

I hadn't slept all night. I couldn't stop thinking about the night at the club and Derinsola.

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Derinsola's POV

I pulled the car over and took in a deep breath before glancing at Lola's hands wrapped tightly around mine as she slept peacefully with her head bending in an uncomfortable position.

Damn, she's beautiful.

I slowly moved my second hand towards her face and used my finger to tuck strands of her hair that had been loosed from the tie.

She was so deep asleep, she didn't feel my finger on her face.

I then slowly unclasped her hands from mine and opened the car door, then heading towards her door.

I opened the door of the passengers seat and gently use my hands to try to adjust the position of her head.

But as I try to make her neck be in a more comfortable position, I realised she was now wide awake and staring at me blankly.

Her expression was so plain with a hint of surprise.

Did she misunderstand the situation?

Or was she mad at something?

I asked myself but my head couldn't wrap my head around a reason.

"I....I just wanted to..." I stuttered trying to explain myself but I was cut off by the quick feeling of her lips against mine.

She gave me a quick peck on the lips and hurriedly looked away with a mischievous smile on her face.

I smiled at her actions before standing upright and staring at her.

"You are obsessed with my lips." I told her as she stared at me feigning confusion.

"Me?" She asked me trying to stop her lips from forming a smile.

"I think you are confused." She continued as I smiled, nodding my head before taking her hands and helping her out of the car.

She got out and first inhaled deeply before turning to me and asking....

"So, where are we?" She asked looking around the enviroment while clutching to her little bag.

"Why don't you see for yourself?" I told her as I grabbed her hands and placed a light kiss on the back of her hand before leading her into the resort.

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Lola's POV

Wow!!!!!!

This is just..... wowww!!

"Everything here looks soo..."I started off before looking at him and pausing....

"So beautiful?" He asked me as I immediately responded.

"No, expensive." I spoke as I took a view of the whole resort again.

Or was it a hotel?

It was absolutely beautiful.

The lobby was so big and fancy and as I stared into the sea side view from the room, I absolutely knew this must have cost a fortune.

The room was so big, and fancy..... I couldn't help but let naughty thoughts consume my brain.

Why did he book a room?

Was he planning to spend the night with me?

Did he want to you know..... take the next step in this relationship?

Wasn't this just fast?

"So, I know it is impossible to get back.home today, due to the distance, so I booked us rooms."He spoke as I nodded.

Oh my God, he really was....

wait, did he say rooms?

"Rooms?" I asked him as he nodded with a smile.

"Yeah, my room is right across yours." Derinsola told me with a nod....

"Oh.... so, this is my room?"I asked him as he nodded again with a smile.

"Is it too small?" He asked me as I nearly choked on my breath.

What?....

"What, no..... it's big, infact, really bug for just me." I told him as he nodded, tracing his finger across the side table and inspecting it like he was some manager here or something.

"That's great" He spoke not looking towards me.

He is such an idiot!!!...

Didn't he know what I was suggesting?

Why was I suggesting.....

"Okay, so you must be hungry, let's go grab something to eat."He cut me off from my thoughts before grabbing my hand and interlinking his fingers with mine.

I felt my heart skip a beat as I tried hard to hold back my smile.

He led the way and dragged me out of the room.

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Derinsola's POV

"This is beautiful" Lola spoke as she stretched her hand out, trying to feel the wind rush through her fingers.

She had a wide smile on her face as she looked at the view..... We has finished dinner and we are now sitted in the balcony area of her room.

The breeze was in full force as the view of the ocean hitting the beach shore was even more spectacular.

The pitch black sky made this moment more special and the reflection of the lights from the hotel on the water.

It was definitely a sight.  And I'm glad she got to see this with me.

Her long curly hair moved with the direction of the breeze and occasionally covered her whole face.

Lola took another sip of the juice box she had found in the hotel fridge.

My eyes couldn't help but trace her lovely and delicate body.

She sat in a flower pattered pyjamas shirt and short, with her hair loosened and her eyes staring deep into the ocean..

She really was beautiful....

"It really is.."I trailed off in response.

I smiled as I stared at her.

I definitely wasn't talking about the view. I was talking about this view. I was talking about the only thing that makes me fall deeper and deeper every second.

And I couldn't help but feel scared of this feeling..

I was way too deep in. I like her too much....way too much.

"Right?... The way the ocean gushes and the way the reflection of the resort lights moves with the tide...... it is beautiful, isn't it?"She described, still not sparing me a glance....

But her smile filled my heart.

She was enjoying the sight.

"It is..."I responded again, when I clearly didn't pay attention to a word she had spoken.

"I especially like the...."She started but immediately stopped when she glanced at me and realised I was staring at her intently.

Her lips curled up into a wider smile as she shot me a eyeroll...

"What is beautiful, Derin?...."She asked with a chuckle...

Busted, I didn't care about the ocean view.

"Uhrm, everything" I responded as I glanced away for a split second when I realised she had inched her head closer to ask the question.

It didn't help matters that we were sitted closely on this bench.

"You like me way too much."She muttered feigning a sigh as she shook her head slowly.

"What do i do with you?"She muttered again with another sigh as I couldn't help but let out a short laughter.

"You are really dramatic, you know that?"I asked rhetorically with a chuckle as she smiled.

"I know"she responded before looking back outside for a split second then back at me.

"But, seriously what exactly is the most beautiful feature of this view?"She asked with curiosity written all over her face.

A slight breeze blew her hair across her face again as she stared at me, not batting an eyelid.

I couldn't help but smile.

"You."I responded shortly.

"You are the most beautiful and captivating feature, Srisha"I spoke as I slowly raised my right hand and slowly used my finger to move her hair off her face.

Her lips tugged slightly into a genuine smile as she still stared at me intently.

The feeling of my fingers against her cheek sent small sparks down my spine.

My fingers successfully tucked her hair behind her ear. But instead of pulling my hand away, it stayed still at the side of her face.

"You are so beautiful, it's blindingg"I said with a small laugh as she chuckled at my words, not looking away.

And without any further notice, I moved my face towards hers and placed my lips against hers.

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Author's Note

Hiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!

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Okay, this is awkward.

So, I finally dropped an update after a whole yearrrr🥲..... I'm so sorry, really.

I have been shuffling through a lot and I guess I had to put this writing aspect of my life on hold, in order to adjust to some new changes in my life.....

It's complicated, at the same time, it's not so complicated......

Once again, I'm sorry for the long wait, I am back now and please vote, comment and share to give this girl some encouragement.....

Thank y'all, byeee.....

Also, I was fighting writers block, so I'm sorry about the abrupt change in POVs and the typoss.......

Thanks a lot and byeeee💗.

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