Knock knock? 8-) my people? How una dey? Hope you haven't forgotten your girl? Please don't oo(begging with tears in my eyes) I wish I could be dropping chapters twice a day but our light is not stable here hence my inability to update new chapters quickly.
But I promise to try my best. And I want to thank everyone of you that has committed to my book, I know it's not easy, as you all have many reading lists and books to read but you still take out your time for my book. God bless you all ❤
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Enjoy.

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*sola*

I flipped the chicken lap over, checking thoroughly if it was fried enough. It was Saturday. I was supposed to go for an ushering job but the woman who ran the ushering agency had called me this morning to terminate my job because her ushers were already fully booked.

I was sad because I had hoped to Make enough money to last me the month and because Mrs obi who I worked for as a part-time cleaner wasn't in town for a while. But I had to look on the bright side, that would give me the opportunity to clean the whole house and some laundry.

I thought about Clara and how she had been giving me the cold shoulder throughout the whole week. She didn't come home last night and she still hadn't arrived all morning. I had tried to call her line but it was switched off.

This wasn't the first time Clara went off on a Friday night to have fun but I was feeling worried because I knew things weren't good or rosy between the two of us.

I finished frying the proteins and dipped them into the stew, rice and stew with fried plantain. One of my favorite foods.

This was my mom's favorite food. She had started teaching me how to make rice and stew when I was 8 years old. I remember loving every moment that I spent in the kitchen with my mother. I would always cherish those times.

I was snapped out of my thoughts by the sound of my phone, ringing. I dropped my spoon and ran into the living room, on the table where I had dropped my phone.
My stomach did that flip flop thing immediately I realized who was calling.

"Hi," I said in a tiny, shy voice.

"Hi, sugar" Alex said. His voice sounded thicker but I think it was because we were talking on the phone. I felt my cheeks heat up in mortification as I realized I had missed him a lot even though we had spoken on the phone last night.

"Um... Is there a reason why you called?" I asked.

"I can't speak with my girlfriend anytime I wish to? I'm hurt Sola" I heard his mocking tone and I had the feeling he was smirking at me from the other side.

"I'm not your girlfriend, Alex. We're just friends. I told you that's how I want it to be."

There was silence from the other side.
"I just arrived last night, and I want to see you today, sugar"
My heart sped up in anticipation. Then I remembered Clara.

"I wish I could...."

"I'll come pick you up."

"Wait.. Alex.. But"

"No buts. I know where you stay. I'll come by in the next one hour, see you soon sugar"

"But.." the line went dead.
"He wasn't even listening to me!" I shouted in frustration.

"Urgh! Men and their arrogance ehn" I said to myself as I went ahead to continue my activity.

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*Alex*

Exactly an hour later, I was standing in front of sola's home. A small space for two grown ladies because I knew she was staying with her bratty friend, Laura or whatever her name was.

I was about to knock on the door for the third time when it opened.
And my eyes clashed with the angel behind the door.
I swallowed, as I took her in. She was dressed in a purple/blue gown that hugged her figure to perfection. Her long hair, was tied up into a ponytail, showing off her fine neckline.

I noticed she had minimal makeup on. And I loved it, loved the fact that her face looked so beautiful without any trace of heavy makeup.

"Wow" I breathed as I grinned widely at her.
"you're simply a vision to behold, my sugar" I said to her in all earnestness. I had the satisfaction of watching her blush and squirm behind my scrutinizing gaze. God, she was lovely.

"Thank you." she replied, her voice barely audible. I stretched out my left hand to her and she took it.
Soon we got inside my Mercedes. Most times I preferred I driving myself, especially if I wanted to just hang out with my friends or go to a party.
But I allowed my driver to take the wheels today because I wished to spend time with Sola.

"This is another car." I heard her say, she was staring down at her purse like it was the only important thing in the world. I wondered why a beautiful woman like Sola would be shy.

I chuckled as I caught what she had just said.
"Yes, sugar."

"I can't believe I believed you to be a driver, when you're clearly not close to being one." she said, shaking her head at herself.

I pulled her chin between my thumb and my forefinger, moving her face to look at me.
"I can be your driver if you want me. I'll drive you to insanity."
I watched her as her face turned red and I burst into laughter at her reaction.

"I'm just kidding Sola"

"You're crazy, Alex." she said, shaking her head at me. I stared at her face. I had the strongest urge to kiss her into oblivion. But I wouldn't. Because I had promised to be a gentle man. Something I had never done.

With Sola, there were a lot of things I found myself doing which I didn't usually do. Like staying up late at night just to talk with someone.

"Tell me about your family." she said, staring at me. I cleared my throat.

"Nothing much about my family. My dad and my mom are happily retired and they stay together in Abuja. I have a younger sister who is a model and a lawyer. Her name is fayokunmi. I also have a... Half brother who is a year younger than me. He doesn't stay around here though. "

"oh, okay. "

"What about you? " I asked her. "tell me about yours."

"Oh, there's nothing much either. I'm the only child and... I'm an orphan."

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*sola*

He looked at me, a strange emotion crossing his eyes. Pity maybe? Or probably just sadness.

"I'm so sorry, sola"

I nodded. "it's fine. Twas a long time ago."
"Where are we going?" I asked after a long minute of silence.

"I don't know yet for sure" He replied. He chuckled at my shocked reaction.

"okay okay." he said raising his hands up in defeat. "we have a new project, where we've been working on. It's a resort in the making, located at banana island. I was thinking you'd like to tour the area with me."

"wow.. I.. That would be very nice." I stuttered. I'd only heard of the place called banana island but I'd never dreamed I would ever get to be there. I was so happy I forgot all about my worries of me not fitting into his world.

That Saturday was like a dream come true for me. Alex showed me around the whole place. It was so big that we couldn't walk half way through it. After sometime, we went to an eatery around there and had some delicious sea food. The whole time we were holding each other like couples that couldn't get enough of each other. Most times I caught him staring at me and I wished he would kiss me but he didn't. And I felt disappointed and hurt.
I couldn't deny the fact that I was developing strong feelings for Alex. But I didn't know if he was for me.

When we arrived back at my house, it was 7:25pm. Alex got out of the car and opened the other part of the car door. Which was my part.

I stepped out as he lend me a hand. Electric shot up my arm as soon as I felt his touch.
It was dark but few people were still moving around and that made me super shy. I hugged my self.

"Thank you for.. For everything, Alex. Thank you for today."

"you're welcome, sugar."

I looked up at him to find his eyes dark with desire. I gasped, staring at him. My heart was beating so fast I was surprised he couldn't hear it.

This insane attraction we felt towards each other needed to be curbed. I noticed he moved closer to me as we continued to stare at each other.

"Alex I...."

"Christ! Sola, I need you!" he exclaimed before he stooped down and took my lips with his.
I didn't bother to stop him because I knew I needed him to. I needed this. We kissed passionately, our tongues and teeth clashing, our hands roaming our frustrated bodies.

"Do you know the things I wish to do to you sugar?" he said after breaking the kiss. Our foreheads were touching and our noses were rubbing each other.
"I want to make love to you, I want to kiss and lick every single part of your sweet body. I want to make you scream for me as I enter you, I want your body to be branded by my name. I want you to be mine."

"Oh, God.." I heard someone moan loudly, I didn't care that it was me, I felt my body clench in pleasure. I felt my nipple grow taut and I felt desire pull deep down from my stomach to my intimate place down there.

"I know I said I was going to wait and be gentle man but God help me Sola, this is impossible for me! I need you like I need air. I want you so badly!"

I knew what he wanted, I knew I was supposed to push him away and run into my house, avoiding him forever. But everything was stuck in my throat. I couldn't stop him. I couldn't stop what was happening to me.

"Tell me yes, sugar. Let me take you home with me." Alex whispered in my ear. I felt his lips twirling around my ear and my eyes closed as I let my self fall into the sweet sensations I was feeling.

I thought about Clara and how she always lived her carefree life by her rules. Not caring about any consequences. I was always the prim and proper girl. Who didn't cause trouble.

Tonight I was going to drop that girl, I was going to do what I wanted to do. I was going to stop pretending to my self and my heart.

"Yes, Alex" I replied with enthusiasm. I opened my eyes to see that he was gazing at me with barely leashed hunger.

"Did you?... You just said yes to me?"

I laughed lightly as I went on my tiptoe and kissed his chin. "Yes, Alex. Take me with you please"

Soon we were back in the car. And we were kissing and touching each other again. It was like we couldn't get enough of each other.

"You're mine tonight, Sola. Mine." he said in between kisses.

I gulped in nervous anticipation of what was going to happen tonight.

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