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*Sola*

    If I'd been told a month ago, that my life would be like this, I would have laughed at the dummy who predicted it. It was all so.. Surreal, it was like a figment of my imagination. Watching my life change completely.

   My life had originally changed completely after I found out that I was expecting a baby. And it had changed even more after I gave birth to my adorable prince. The boy I would give my life for in a second.

  From the day I gave birth to my Afin baby boy, I'd known life would be better for me. I'd known for a fact that, the depression, the pain, the suffering that was meant for me after my life came crashing down would stop. Justin was like a piece of the sun. He came into my life with his innocent heart and heartwarming smiles, he brightened up my life.

I watched him with a shaky smile as he played wholeheartedly with his long lost father. And the man himself seemed like he was having the time of his life. I'd never believed I could see Alex at his softest moment until now. Justin could do that to anybody, he was such a beautiful kid, that you have no reason but to love him. He was like a gift, a gift that had to be treasured at all cost. And that was what I would do my whole life.

  "You know," Amina came up beside me, swinging her arm by my shoulder. "I don't think it's healthy to love a kid so much like that... You know he'll eventually grow up and leave you. He'll get married, travel, start a life. He's not gonna be young forever my dear Sola." she said, smiling warmly at me.

  I blinked erratically to stop the tears that had gathered around my eyes.
"I know Ami, it's just that.... I'm.. I'm so scared that... Alex will snatch him from me!" I finished, feeling the tears eventually rush down my face. Amina must have sensed that I was crying because she turned me around and rested my head on her shoulder.

"Babe.. I'm a hundred percent sure that Alex won't do any such thing. Even if he tries to, I promise you Sola. I'll call my goons at Ijesha, they'll help me waste his life!" Amina said with so much ridiculous seriousness that I had to burst into laughter amidst the tears.

"You're sick in the head Amina! I swear!" I said, and we both busted into laughter.

"But you heard when I told him to leave, he said if I force him to leave, he'll have to take my son along. What kind of man does that??" I asked, facing Amina with my worried face.

"Sola.. The man only said so because he didn't want you to send him out. And he can never separate you from Justin because he's also here for you."

"Here for me how?"

"Sola, the man is clearly in love with you. Let's leave Justin out of this. He wants you."

I glared at Amina, wondering if she was in her right senses. The only person Alex loved was Alex.

"Alex doesn't love me. The man is not capable of having a heart." I said with a stern voice, staring at the said man himself, while he was kissing my son's hair.

"Yes he does, Sola. He can hardly stop staring at you all day" Amina said.

As if to confirm Amina's words, Alex turned to me and our eyes clashed. I held my breath as we stared at each other as if no one else existed in the room. Not even Justin. And then, the idiot winked at me with a grin.

I hissed at him and turned my face away childishly, but not before I heard his amused laugh at my childish behavior.

"Shey you see what I'm saying?" Amina asked, grinning at me in that I-Told-You-So way. I scowled at her.

"Abeg, that one na hin business. I don't love him or even like him in the least bit. He dumped me-"

"Because he thought you cheated on him and stole from him, Sola. He was madly in love with you! And it hurt him so bad! He wouldn't have been so pained if he didn't have any feelings for you! Don't you see??"

"No! Amina. I don't see. And I refuse to see. How can you dump someone before even trying to find out the truth?! Who does that?" I replied angrily.

"Your psycho bestie, Claire caused it! She set you up in a way no evidence would have worked." Amina explained to me.

"Her name is Clara. And... You don't know for sure that she's the one behind this. Don't conclude.."

"Stop being blind madam! Better be careful! We all have friends who act as if they love us in front of us but in truth, they're envious of us and wish bad things to happen to us. Some even go as far as causing the bad things to happen. This is Clara's case. Even Alex believes that now."

I sighed and shut my eyes tight. I refused to believe that Clara would have done something so horrible to me. But I knew it could be true.

"At least, now we're separated. We don't need to worry about Clara. I really wish her well wherever she is right now.." I said in a low voice.

   Amina nodded and I was glad that conversation was over.

"So... Will you give him a chance? I mean your baby papa." Amina asked, wiggling her eyebrows.
I glared at her.

"Which one is baby papa? Do you want slap?" I asked in a playful tone.

  She immediately jumped up from her seat to protect herself, I almost laughed at her reaction.

"No ma. No slap please." she said placing her palms on each sides of her face.

"Very good. Anyway, I'm not prepared to give Alex any chance... I've already accepted a date from.... OH MY GOD!!!" I Screamed immediately I realized I had completely forgotten about my date with Justin's school principal, Mr Amos!.

"What's wrong Sola? What happened?" Amina asked worriedly beside me.

"Please! Ami! You have to help me get ready! I completely forgot about my date with Mr Amos! What is time???" I asked her.

"11:45am." Amina replied me.

"He said he'll be here before 12:30! I have to go shower!" I said, gasping and jumping up.

"What are you talking about Sola?" I jumped nervously as I realized that Alex was now beside me.

"Uncle, please excuse us." Amina said, glaring at Alex. "She has a date with her new boyfriend!"

I saw his face immediately go dark with anger and he moved to stop me from going to my room.
"I want to believe that your friend is just making a joke of this Sola."

"Get out of my way now Alex. Please." I turned to Amina. "Please watch Justin while I go get ready."

And then I shifted to the other corner so I could leave and get ready.

It took me 35 minutes to be done. I had quickly showered and then chosen a simple outfit since we were just going out to have fun. I chose a short flair red gown with glitters at the edge and I picked one of my favorite sneakers to go along with it.

I didn't want to disturb my long, stubborn hair, so I just packed it high on my head and used a bit of gel to smoothen it up. I put on a mild foundation, lipstick and my favorite mascara, which made my brown eyes pop out and my eyelashes unbelievably longer. I smiled at my self in the mirror before opening the door.

"You look radiant, sugar. But we need to talk." Alex stood in front of my dear, smirking at me. I suddenly had the urge to slap him again.

"We have nothing to talk about brother Alex! I want you to leave now, I have a date and he's going to be here soon... I don't want him to meet you." I said, letting him walk into the room as I stood by the door. I was thinking Maybe I could lock him in.

"Do not even think of trying to lock me in your room because I will break the door down. I promise you, sugar." He said, chuckling at my expression.

"Okay. What would you like to talk about?"

"About your friend... Clara."

"What about her?" I asked impatiently. I was certain Mr Amos would be here any moment from now.

We were interrupted by Amina.

"Um... Sola.. Mr Amos is here. I told him to wait in the parlour, he's currently watching Africa Magic."
She said, glaring at Alex again. Alex glared right back and if it was another day, I would burst into uncontrollable laughter at their funny reactions.

"Thanks Ami."

"Oh and, Justin said he wants ice-cream, so I'll take him to that ice-cream block opposite our street, and we'll just chill and have fun there so you can get the chance to sort out your... Baby papa." I felt my face go red as she mentioned the last word. I even noticed Alex chuckle at her.

Amina left and I turned back to Alex, putting up my face.

"I have to go now, make sure you see yourself out... Tomorrow we'll talk about the issue, thank you.." I said and turned to go out.

But before I could, Alex immediately grabbed my arm and pulled me into his arms. I gasped in shock at his audacity.

  My throat went dry immediately I felt his hands snake around my waist, one hand moved down to grab my ass and pull me into his groin. I almost moaned out loud at the sweet sensation, but I didn't because I knew someone was waiting for me outside.

"Alex, please.. Just let me go.. Don't touch me-" But Alex didn't listen. I was cut off immediately his lips touched mine.

Alex kissed me thoroughly and sensually that I had no choice but to surrender to his whims. His hand went to my neck and pulled my face up so he could deepen the kiss.

What was I doing?! Alex stop it!

And before we could go on further, I pushed him away and spread my hand across his cheek. I slapped him again. I felt guilty as I saw his face turn red.

Why does this man have the ability to make me go mad! God!

"I think what you need is a restraining order, Alex, because you're becoming a barbarian! Kissing me without my permission!" I said in a low, angry voice.

"Oh come on, sugar, you and I both know you wanted it. I wouldn't lay a finger on you if you didn't want me. But you want me, sugar. Your mind says no, but your body says yes. It is undeniable how I make you feel!" He said with so much arrogance that I wanted to slap him again.

  "You don't make me feel anything you idiot! I don't want you! I want the other man!" I said in exasperation. But my eyes widened immediately I realized that I had made a mistake in triggering him.

I couldn't react or stop him as he pulled me into him once again. This time, turning me around so that my back was resting on his chest. I closed my eyes as I leaned into him.

"Tell me, Sola. Can he make you feel like.. This? Can he make your blood run hot with excitement? Can he make you desire him with just a touch?" He whispered in my ear.

I whimpered silently. His hands went around my waist and he rest his chin on my shoulder. I gasped as he slowly kissed his way up my neck, the butterflies in my belly were jumping and dancing widely at the way I was feeling.

"You're mine, Sola Ojo. Mine." He said.

I moaned as I felt his hand squeeze my right breast hard. I turned quickly and placed my hands on his wide chest to push him away.

"Please," I whispered in a ragged breath "Don't-"

"Shhh..." He kissed me again. This time, I was powerless to stop it. I wound my arms tight around his neck and kissed him back with abandon. I couldn't deny that I wanted this. I wanted him. The kiss was getting deeper and deeper, and we couldn't get enough of-

"Miss Sola? Are you there?" We broke apart with a jump as I yelped embarrassingly.
Oh my God! Mr Amos!

  He was standing close to the door. Thankfully, we immediately broke apart before he could peep in. I felt my face flame in mortification as he stared at the both of us, I and Alex, with surprised, widened eyes.

"Um.. I.. I'm sorry.... Am I interrupting something?" Mr Amos asked, studying Alex closely. Alex in turn, was glaring rudely and unashamedly at him.

"No! No... Please give me a minute, Mr Amos. I'll be right out with you." I replied.

I let out a breath as Mr Amos nodded in understanding and went away. With grim determination, I turned to Alex with a death glare.

"This should be the last time you come into my house and kiss me Alex. I have a nice man I need to be with out there. When you're done get out. You have fifteen minutes to leave Alex because once I leave, my auto- lock down device will lock all entrances to the house and Amina won't come back soon. So.. If you don't wish to be locked in here alone, I suggest you leave. " I said and left the room. I didn't wait for his reaction.

"So sorry for keeping you, Mr Amos. Please let's go now." I said to Mr Amos immediately I got to the living room. He looked troubled.

"May I ask who the man is?" He asked.

"Um.. Well.. He's..."

"I'm Alex Williams, the father of our son and future husband." I heard Alex say beside me.

Future husband? This man has completely lost it! I thought.

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*Alex*

I watched with satisfaction as the man's eyes widened with shock. I didn't care, I just wanted to claim my Sola. The jealousy I'd felt immediately Amina had spoken about Sola's new little boyfriend had shocked me. But I couldn't help it.

I wasn't going to let Sola go. The thought of having her smile with another man, touch him.. Or even kiss him, made me see red. My blood was boiling.

  "Ooh! I.. I Had no idea..."

"Please, Amos. Just ignore him. Let's go now please." Sola said while glaring at me.

The man smiled with relief and turned to take sola's arm.

"If I were you, I wouldn't hold her that way, Mr Amos." I said, trying to control my anger. He had dropped his hand to sola's tiny waist.

"Get out, Alex!" Sola shouted at me in anger.

"If you don't get your hands off her waist uncle Amos, I promise you that by the end of tonight, you won't have those hands" I threatened. I smiled when I saw his face widen in alarm and he immediately dropped his hands from her.

"I.. I think I'd better go." the man said, walking hastily out. I chuckled lightly. The man was scared of me.

"Mr Amos! Wait!" Sola said, running after him."
She turned back to me with a glare. "THUNDER FIRE YOU!!!"

I laughed out loud at her outburst before she left.

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*sola*

Alex was such a jerk. I had a wish to kill him. That man could frustrate the life out of a Saint!.

The outing with Mr Amos didn't go as well as I'd thought it would. We hardly talked after I apologized to him for Alex's behavior. He had smiled and said no problem, but I knew he wasn't comfortable with me anymore. All because of that idiot.

We went to shop rite, we watched a nice thriller movie called IT. After that we spent some time walking around and taking pictures. But all the while, we hardly talked about anything serious which made me disappointed.

I'd had to confess that he was truly Justin's father. And he has smiled in understanding. We got back to my place at 6:25pm.

"So..." I began as the car came to a stop in front of my house.   "When next would we see?"

He had laughed lightly and kissed my forehead softly.

"You're such a beautiful woman, Sola. I know a lot of men would kill to have you, because you're a rare gem. And I can't deny that I've wanted you for a long time, but... I can't steal another man's woman. No matter how much I want to." he said.

"But he's not..."

"He will be. Even a blind man can see that you're meant for each other my dear." He said, smiling at me.

I bit my lower lip as I stared down. I didn't know what I was feeling.

"Thank you for such a lovely day, Miss Ojo. We're still good friends." He said and shook my hand.

And so, I got down after greeting him goodbye, then he drove off.

I let my self into the house with an exhausted sigh, and met Amina sitting on the dinning chair with my baby boy in her arms. I froze with panic as I noticed tears were dried on Amina's face.

"Amina.. Hey.. What's wrong? What happened?" I asked her. She turned to me and smiled with relief, tears streaming down her face. I was getting scared now. What could have happened? Amina was a tough young lady. Something must have caused her to be this panicked.

"Oh, Sola. Thank God you're back!" she said and came to hug me. I picked up my sleeping son from her arms and set him in my arms.

"What's wrong Amina? Tell me!" I said to her in a scared voice. Had Alex done something wrong?

"Something.. Something happened at the ice-cream shop, Sola." she replied.

"What happened?"

"After we had ordered for burgers and ice-cream, the counter had called for me to come and sort out the bills. I had told Justin to sit still because we were sitting outside with some teenagers. So I went in to settle the bills. But the stupid cashier was wasting my time and I was beginning to get worried cause I left Justin outside alone, so I told him to sort it out while I go check on my boy. On getting there.... " she stopped talking.

"What happened?! Did anything happen to my baby?!"

"Thank God I came back quickly.... I heard Justin's scream before I ran out and met.. A Black man carrying him and taking him towards a car."

"Oh My God!" I exclaimed.

"And beside the man was... Clara. Your friend!." Amina said in a shaky voice.

  I felt the blood immediately drain from my face. I was so shocked that I couldn't reply.

"I immediately screamed kidnapper, and thankfully, the security came around and she dropped Justin. Claiming she was his aunt and she wanted to take him to amusement park. I immediately picked him up and told her to get the hell off." Amina said.

I released the breath I'd been holding. Thank God!.

"But before she drove off, she said something to me.."

"What did she say?" I asked her fearfully and waited for some moment before she replied.

"She said.. 'Tell Sola to keep an eye on her son because I'm coming for him.' "

I froze.

Jesus Christ! Clara knows Justin is Alex's son! That's why she's back! Oh my God!

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End of chapter 19.
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