Zara POV
I was back in my office and to be honest, I kind of missed my space. Aminu making me stay in his office with him brought out a claustrophobia I didn't know that I had. Knowing that he had his eyes on me the entire time made me nervous to no end. I liked it and hated it at the same time.
There wasn't much work to do on my desk today so I was idle. Just reminiscing the good times Aminu and I had in his office. It was the best time ever but it had to end at some point. Even with the fact that we were so into each other, we were distracting each other as well. With what Aminu had told me about his brother Patrick wanting to be CEO and sabotage him, it was important that he had optimum concentration so it was best that I had left.
A knock on my door brought me out of my thoughts. "Yes, come in"
I turned out to be my friend Tanna who was now the hea
ZaraMy mouth went dry. My throat was coarse. That moment when Nonso said those words was the very moment I knew that I fucked up. I couldn't help but think of how Louis must be resenting me for what I did to Lola. But that should not have made her work for the enemy. Louis told me all about them. How they tried to poach most of their staff with mouth watering benefits, how their boss was hitting on Lola who's his fiancée and now she's working for them? That has to be the most disloyal shit ever."Fuck" I exclaimed before I could catch myself. I immediately started worrying for Louis. Where was he and what was he doing "Where's Louis?" I asked Nonso."He went home rather furious. I think you should go to him. He needs someone around because it's really not good when he's angry." Nonso said with his head down rather timidly, like he was saying things he shouldn't. I went into panic mode at his words. I turned back
ZaraSurprised was an understatement as to how I felt when Louis hugged me. I was expecting shouting, yelling and cursing. That hug really took me aback and I wondered what was going through his mind. Was he angry? Did he blame me? I felt so much joy at his embrace and hoped that it wouldn't go down hill from there.I returned the hug, gently rubbing on his back to sooth him because I knew he needed it. My actions made him tighten his embrace. I was so sad seeing him this way and I knew why. In as much as I didn't like Lola I knew that he loved her dearly.I waited for him to pull away first and when he did, I led him to sit in the lounge area of the study with Aminu trailing behind us and taking a seat. The study looked almost exactly like his office at the company with the only difference being the color of the chairs which were grey instead of black. The set up was the same."I'm so sorry about th
ZaraWe all walked into the club which was bustling with people. Tanna and Tiara whom Tayo has called earlier were by my side with the guys trailing behind us. The music was so loud that I was sure I would have lost my hearing if not for the ear muffs they gave us at the door to lessen the intensity of the sound.This was my first time coming here and I was in awe of how beautiful and luxurious this place was. Louis did a very good job with the place and it seemed to be popular because they had stopped admitting people in because of the crowd.Louis came up front and lead us to the VIP section which was less crowded and more chill than the rest of the club and as an ambivert that I was, this suited me perfectly. Although the lights were dim enough, we could still see where we were going.Once we were seated, Louis ordered us some drinks while we social
ZaraI was hurting. My heart was banging in my chest like there was no tomorrow. Why did I always have to get the short end of the stick when it came to men. I was utterly convinced that Aminu loved me and he had this baby mama issue under control. I felt stupid and used. I fought tears from rolling down my cheeks because he was still in the vicinity. I wouldn't let him have the satisfaction of seeing me cry.I picked my bag up and walked out of the bathroom into the restroom intersection with my head held high only to bump into another nightmare, Patrick. As if Jasmine wasn't enough torture."We meet again in this awkward way" he said citing how we bumped into each other when we first met. I had no time to think about that."What do you want Patrick? I don't have time for your rubbish today." I snapped. I normally wouldn't talk like this but I was very angry and the last thing I needed was Patrick b
AminuMy head was in literal shambles. I had no idea what was going on or why Zara didn't want to see me. I didn't wait for Louis and I to be completely out the door before I snapped "What was the meaning of that in there guy? Why won't you let me see her?""Calm down we'll talk about it" Louis said. I knew he tried to sound calm but Louis couldn't pretend to save his unborn kids.I started pacing the hallway out of frustration "You really need to start talking right now before I completely lose it!" I almost yelled. I couldn't think straight and I was fuming. Zara wasn't okay and they wouldn't let me see her?"Calm the fuck down man. Not here, the study." Louis said and started walking away. I followed him, almost running past him into the study. I was too anxious to know what happened. I had just come back from seeing my father who again took Patrick
AminuMy heart raced as I peered open the door to Zara's room. I saw Zara drinking her coffee while talking with her friend. I also saw that the flowers I dropped near the door were now next to her on her bed. I took that as a good sign and finally made my way into the room. They seemed not to notice my presence until I closed the door, then I was met with two sets of wide eyes. I walked towards them as Zara looked away."Hey babe" I said with hopes that she would at least talk to me. Well, she didn't. Lotanna took the cue to excuse herself which was good because I was about to beg her to leave us alone.I sat in Zara's bed facing her and she flinched away like I was some sort of disease. It hurt me to my very soul. Jasmine was going to get it from me this time around."Babe please listen okay? Whatever Jasmine told you is a lie okay. All lies. The only thing that ties us together is a son that I'm n
ZaraI walked slowly through the dark and foggy forest, trying to make my way out unseen, unheard. It was hard but I had to try. Danger was lurking in the trees, between the leaves and it was coming for me. The forest was pitch black, the moon being my only source of illumination. My bare feet weren't fully touching the ground because I was afraid that someone would hear me. It was a do or die affair for me in the moment. Be detected and die. Suddenly I heard a twig snap nearby."You think you can hide from me??" Her voice rang out in echoes through the night.My heart raced in fear, my breathing more rapid as I frantically looked around to figure out where her voice was coming from. The twig snapped again and without thinking twice, I ran. I ran as fast as I could for dear life. The extra footsteps I heard indicated that she was on my tail.I ran as fast as my legs could carry me, lookin
ZaraIt was Monday morning. I was feeling so refreshed and relaxed from me and Tanna's spa visit on Sunday as I walked into the kitchen to get some coffee because I was feeling very dreary and I needed to look sharp for work. Walking in, I saw Louis making already brewing coffee. I smirked as I walked up behind him and gave him a hug which startled him."Oh my gosh Zara!!" Louis exclaimed while laughing."Good Morning" i chirped as I pulled away while he turned around to face me. I hadn't seen him the whole day on Sunday because he was at the hotel and then spent the evening with Aminu, Tayo and Lanre. He probably came back while we were asleep because I didn't know he was at home.He turned around to face me "Morning Zara"I plopped myself onto the kitchen island as I usually did and smiled at Louis "when did you sneak back in?" I said putting a gummy bear in my mouth. Louis got