Chapter 21 - Lola

Amanda just called me, letting me know that they were on their way back. I knew from the media that the launch was the talk of the town but refused to give it more attention. I have been working non stop the whole week, distracting myself from my fiancé. I have been ignoring his calls since we went on vacation.

Xavier told me that Australia was a big deal for him that's why he was too busy, he didn't like how Xander handled things but he wanted me to not judge him because of it. I was happy that i got someone to talk to, and him being like a father to me made me feel loved and cared for. He didn't pick a side, he just advised that whatever i would decide, i remain considerate. Amanda was also there and her contribution was kind of too aggressive that Xavier had to interfere making me laugh every time he did but i appreciated it. I knew she was a person who liked to speak her mind and that did come in handy most times especially during work negotiations.

I finished work and returned home. They were already home. I greeted Xavier and Amanda ignoring Xander completely, i heard him release a breath. I went to the guest room where i had been staying for a while, i took a shower only to find Xander waiting on the guest bed. He looked tired like he hadn't slept for a while. I felt bad for him, the worse part was that even Tank refused to be on his side. When he saw me crying at the airport he just became cold toward his Boss and i knew it was because of me. Tank and i became close, i was against the idea of having a bodyguard but Tank was friendly towards me even though he looked scary to other people.

"Hey baby girl", Xander said with his flirty, amazing voice that i have been missing for months now. I was not going to make this easy for him. "Hi, congratulations on the launch", i said walking past him to get my pajamas, i got dressed knowing very well that he was looking at me. "Baby girl am sorry, i didn't mean to ignore you, i was just busy with this launch and i just had to focus. Am so sorry", the way he said it was just made my heart melt. "So am a distraction to you?", i asked looking at him in the eyes. "Not in a bad way Baby girl but yes...when you are around i just want to feel connected to you, i want to touch you, make love to you, you are all i think about. Australia means everything to me Baby. It had to be perfect", he pleaded. "So every time you will be having this dream or ambition, i would have to endure being ignored by you for months because it means everything to you?", i asked starting to question if that was the future that i wanted. His facial expression change as if he just read my mind. "No, no Baby girl. I swear to you, work will never come between us or our family. Lola i want to be the best husband to you. I mean it", he said grabbing my hands and squeezing lightly. "You once said that you will never hurt me but that is what you have been doing for the past months so your promises are hard to believe. Did you do it because you knew i had no place to go or because i am dependent on you?", i pushed harder. His eyes went wide in shock, i watched as he went down on his knees. "Lola, i would never treat you that way. Please don't think like that. I love you so much baby. You are my everything and i would never take you for granted. Am sorry for how i handled things. I didn't mean it, i swear", he begged hugging me while placing his head on my stomach. "Xander, i need time to think about it. Getting married is not like riding a bike. Its a lifetime commitment and before i make it i want to make sure that am ready to face things like these with you so please give me some time", i said looking at the ring on my finger. "But our wedding is in three weeks baby girl", he said sadly. "I know. I want to sleep so please leave", i said stepping out of his embrace. He looked hurt but so did i for months. I needed to think about it, now that we have spoken and i have heard his plea.

"Waoh! I never thought your office would get an upgrade", i rolled my eyes at Luke. He was Amanda's cousin, sexy as hell but with it came being a man whore. "Hi Luke", my greeting came as surprise to him. "Yes, i know who you are", i said while giving him the files for their meeting, Amanda was all smiles. They were close so she talked about him alot, even showed me the pictures. "Hello...", "Lola, my name is Lola", i finished his sentence making him smirk. "Beautiful", he whispered to himself making me blush. "Luke, when will you ever stop thinking with your other head?", Amanda asked his cousin while shaking her head. "One i am focused so chill, your boyfriend is gonna love me and two when this one becomes mine", he said looking at me while licking his lips. Yap. He was related to Amanda indeed. "Is the ring on her finger not big enough?", we all turned to see an angry Xander. He looked pissed. He walked towards me and kissed me hungrily, when he was satisfied he kissed my forehead and sat next to me. Xavier was behind him watching with a smile. "Sorry we are late, we had another meeting that took longer than expected", he said offering his hand to Luke then kissed Amanda's cheek. I was still processing what was happening, and when my eyes met Xavier's he was looking at me with amusement. The tension between Luke and Xander was all over the room and it was scaring the crap out of me.