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*Alex*

For The fifteenth time, I dialed Sola's number. She wasn't picking. I was so worried that I canceled all my evening appointments and business meetings and even my friendly visit to Ekene's so I could go home to meet her.

"Drive faster Silas! I don't understand why you're romancing the road!" I snapped at my driver. I was so anxious to get home.

"Sorry, sir. We're almost there" he replied anxiously.

20 minutes later, I got to Fayo's home. I quickly let myself in, passing a brief greeting to the security man.

"Alex! What did you do this time?!" I frowned at Fayo in confusion. She looked furious with me.

"What do you mean?" I asked confusingly.

"Sola came in crying! She has refused to speak to me. And I know it must have been something you did!"

"Darling, please calm down. You shouldn't be shouting in this your condition." Kalu, her husband said beside her, petting her stiff shoulders. I was too dumbfounded to speak. Did something happen to Sola?!

"How do you expect me to calm down?! Alex is an egotistical monkey! He keeps hurting the innocent girl-"

"Shut up Fayo! I never did anything wrong. I'll go confront her right now." I said in anger and went to Sola's quarter.

I knocked heavily on the door.

"Who is it?" she whispered in a tiny, ragged voice. I instantly knew she'd been crying.

"It's Alex. I need to talk to you Sola." I replied.

"Justin has just concluded his bath. I'll send him out to you in a few minutes so you can spend time together." she said brooding no time for long stories.

"Sola. You and me. We need to talk. Open this door." I said. I was trying so hard to curb my anger.

"We have nothing to talk about. I'll send Justin out now." she replied in a tight voice.

Immediately she opened the door, I took the opportunity and quickly pushed the door wide open, making my way in easily.

"What are you doing in here?!" Sola almost shouted. If not for the little kid in between us, I was sure I would have received a hot slap to my face. She looked thunderous.

I ignored her and picked Justin up and smiled at him, he smelt like a little piece of heaven. I couldn't believe I was capable of loving someone this much, But I loved him. My beautiful son.

"How are you doing champ?" I asked him in a cheerful voice.

"Fine!" He replied with childish enthusiasm.

"Amina!" I called to the other side of the room. After a moment, Amina came out. I noticed how she was glaring at me. Like she couldn't wait to kill me fast.

"Please, take Justin out to play with Snow. I need to have some moment alone with my.... With Sola." I said. She rolled her eyes but obeyed me.

Soon we were alone.

I walked forward to close the door firmly, keeping us in. Then I turned to Sola.

I didn't fail to notice how swollen her face looked, or how tight her lips were drawn together. Every feature was strung so tight and tense. I still couldn't figure out what was wrong.

"Now, can you tell me what the problem is?" I asked softly, wishing I could kiss her soft lips into oblivion. I desired her so much that I couldn't think of any other woman. It was like she jazzed me completely.

"The problem is that you're invading my space! Get the fuck out!" she screamed in my face.

"Will you stop being rude? I have no idea what I've done to earn such treatment from-" I was cut off by her harsh laugh that filled the room. It made me recoil in shock. It was like she hated me.

"You're actually saying this to me right now? You don't know what you've done to earn such treatment Alex?! Really?!"

"YES!"

"Okay then. Please leave right now. I'm sure your pregnant fiancee is waiting on her bed for you. GET. OUT. leave me alone!"

I stared at her in shock. What was she talking about?

"What are you talking about, Sola?"

"Enough! Enough of all this. I will not allow any of This from you anymore Alex! I want nothing to do with you or your sister. First thing tomorrow, I'm packing out. I'll find my own place to stay and-"

"Like hell you will!"

"Yes, I will! And you will watch me. Now, get out." she said, glaring harshly at me. I stared at her features, how flushed she looked, her breasts were heaving with every angry breath she took. She was utterly lovely. And I didn't know what I'd done to anger this loveliness.

"What pregnant fiancee are you talking about? You know I have no fiancee. I've not had any woman since the moment I came back to Nigeria to meet you!" I said with my arms spread in frustration.

"I'm talking about Caroline! You idiot!... Does that name ring a bell?" she exclaimed, waiting for my reaction.

Immediately I heard her name, I closed my eyes in anger. Caroline. The psychopath I had had an affair with shortly after I broke up with Sola somewhat 2 years ago. I had gone back to her after our initial fling before I'd met Sola.
When I told her I couldn't continue with the relationship , she'd tried all her best to get me back. One of which involved faking a pregnancy.
When she'd told me she was pregnant for me, she'd demanded that I do the right thing by proposing to her so her parents wouldn't disown her.

I'd felt pressured and thought the best thing to do was propose to her. But I'd kept it lowkey.
When she'd shown me the tests result that said she was positive, I'd had my suspicions because when I looked the clinic up online, there'd been no such thing as the hospital name or location.

I'd managed to wait for the right time when she urinated in the toilet without flushing it. I'd quickly given it to my trusted doctor. Two days later he had given me the original results, showing me that she was indeed never pregnant.

I'd been so furious that I'd sent her out immediately, even with the way she begged and if I broke up with her. I'd told her to get lost and consider our engagement over. And that had been the last I'd seen her.

I'd strictly warned my employees and security not to let her anywhere near my property and I'd made sure my secretaries intercepted her endless calls and texts.

After a few months, she'd given up. And I'd thought I was rid of her. Until now. That bitch.

"Sola," I said slowly, in a low voice. "I can explain..."

"NO! no! I won't listen to you! I'm happy for you Alex, at least you have a woman that loves you..."

"listen to me, Sola! She's not-"

"I don't care what she is and is not Alex. I want this to be the last time you'll ever see me, talk to me, come close to me... I'm taking my son away. And don't even try to follow me because you'll waste your money. This is the end of it all, Alex." she said in that harsh voice.

"So.. You're sending me out of your life? Really Sola? Are you such a coward?" I asked, feeling my heart break into unbelievably tiny pieces. I didn't know why I felt like I wanted to hit something so bad.

"Maybe I am a coward. But I'm not a ruthless bastard!" she said, slashing her eyes in distaste at me.

"Sola, why are you acting like this?! We were just recovering. You were already preparing to give me a second chance into your heart again. Now, all of a sudden you hate me?"

"Yes! I hate you! I hope you're glad now?"

"NO! I LOVE YOU, SOLA!" I shouted at the top of my lungs. I saw her eyes widen with shock at my words. She looked like she couldn't believe that I'd just said the words. But it was true. I couldn't deny it any longer. Sola was my whole life. She crashed into my life and became the center of my world.

Those 3 years without her made my heart a dark, miserable hole. And I knew that's why I couldn't get over her. Because, during the short time I'd spent with her, she'd taken my heart with her. I was hers. It wasn't deniable anymore. I loved her so much my heart constricted with the feelings I felt.

I loved how kind and generous she was, I loved her smiles, her laughs, her tears, I loved her fierceness. And I loved that she was the mother of my son. A wonderful mother.

"I love you, Sola. So much." i whispered the second time, making sure she heard me.

"No, Alex. You don't love anyone but yourself. You think you can deceive me just to get into my pants? I'm not that naive anymore, Alex." she said.

"I'm not deceiving you!"

"You are! You heartless pig! Three years ago, you dumped me like a piece of rag! You slept with me, so you could satisfy your ego, and then dumped me heartlessly the next day! Do you think I could ever forgive you for that and believe you?! Never!"

"I know I was a bastard, but I've been begging and asking for your forgiveness, Jesus Sola! Don't I at least deserve a second chance??"

"No. You don't. I'd rather die than to be with you Alex. If I could wish for one thing right now,... it would be that you're not My baby's father."

I recoiled in shock, staring at her with shock and tears in my eyes. I gulped and finally accepted defeat. This was the price of my wicked ways. I was going to loose the one woman I ever loved. I smiled faintly and dropped my head down in shame and rejection.

"Alright, Sola. I.. I just hope one day, you can forgive me for the hurt I've caused you. I've never been more remorseful and regretful in all my life."

She turned her face to the other side, but not before I saw the agonized, lonely tear that trailed down her rosy cheeks.

"Just go Alex. Please." She said in a shaky voice.

I wanted so bad to drag her into my arms and beg her to be mine. But I knew now that I couldn't. Some things couldn't be forced or fixed.

"Take care, Sola. I love you." I said before I walked out.

I walked out, hasting my footsteps because I felt like I was blind.
I could hardly hear Fayokunmi as she tried to stop me.

"What happened Alex? Haven't you settled with Sola? Please talk to me!" she was saying frantically, trying to stop me.

I glanced at Amina at the other corner, she was quietly feeding Justin but her sad eyes was on me.

"I have to go, Fayo. Please, make sure Justin and... His mother doesn't leave the house. Thanks." I said to her, walking out immediately.

I went to my car and opened it.

"Take the night off, Silas." I said to my driver, dragging him out of the driver's seat impatiently.

"Are you.. Are you sure sir? You don't look..." He trailed off as I glared at him. He took the initiative and stepped aside.

Soon I was driving on the streets of lekki.

I thought about how badly our conversation had gone. Sola hated me. She really hated me.

I chuckled to my self, smiling at the irony of life.

"I guess you deserve it, Alex. Hell, You deserve more than this!" I said to myself.

I felt my eyes grow moist, water gathering in my eyes. The roads were blurring and I hardly recognized it. I picked up my phone and quickly dialed Ekene's number. My friend.

It happened swiftly in a second. I always prided my self for being in control, no matter how distracted I was behind the steering. But, tonight I wasn't.

I didn't realize there was a car in front of my lane, and before I knew what was happening, horns were blaring so loudly and everything became too bright for me to see or understand anything.

Then there was a loud crash, and I was distinctly aware of the way I was tumbling into a terrible crash, and I perceived the strong smell of leaking gas.

The last thing I thought before the thick darkness took over was.... I love you, Sola.

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*Sola*

It was almost one hour after Alex left but I was still sobbing uncontrollably in Fayo's arms as she petted me like a child.

"You need to calm down, Sola. My brother is telling you the truth." she said for the umpteenth time.

"He's not! Alex has hurt me so much.. My heart can't bear all these anymore..."

"The truth is.. You both can't do without each other, my dear. You need to see the way he was when he left. My brother loves you wholeheartedly, Sola. That I can promise you." Fayo replied, smiling warmly at me.

"He doesn't."

"Yes he does. And about Caroline, that girl is just an obsessed bitch who-"

We were interrupted by the ring of Fayo's phone.

"Alex's friend his calling. I'm sure he's already drinking heavily at Ekene's place right now. Urrggh, that guy ehn" Fayo said and proceeded to pick the call with a roll of her eyes.

"Hello, Ekene..."

She was silent for a moment. Then her eyes widened immediately.

"ACCIDENT?!! JESUS!"

The color on both our faces drained completely as we stared at each other in shock. We both jumped to our feet in alarm. Alex had an accident? God, please no.

"What hospital?!.... Ah! Jesus christ! Why would he... Okay. I'm coming right now!.... Shut up I'm coming!" She said and hanged up.

"Sola, we have to go to the hospital at VI. Alex just had a terrible car accident!" she said with tears streaming down her eyes.

"Oh my God!" I exclaimed, I hadn't realized I had started crying.

"Wait outside lemme go to my room and change, I'll tell Kalu so he can drive us." Fayo said before leaving the room.

I quickly arranged my purse and splashed some water on my face.

Soon we were seated inside the car. I and Fayo sat at the back while her husband was driving at the front. Amina had already helped me tucked Justin into bed immediately I told her I needed to leave.

"Please Sola," Fayo said, holding my hands while she sobbed loudly. "Please, pray that my brother Is fine. We can't lose him! Please we can't!"

I quickly embraced her, trying to calm her down but I knew my own brain was in disarray. I couldn't hide my tears too. We held each other as we cried.

"I don't know why Alex would endanger his life like that! Damn it!" Kalu almost shouted at the front.

I gulped as I realized why. It was because of me. I had rudely sent him out, out of mindless anger. And now he was in the hospital, fighting for his life!. It was all my fault.

I'm so sorry Alex! Please.. Please.. Be fine my love...

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End of chapter 21.
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