Chapter 26: Chapter 26

Chapter 25

‘’You don’t believe her, right?’’ he starts the moment Aliana is out of sight.

‘’Unfortunately, I do. She is your sister and if she said that in your presence and wasn’t joking at all, then I do believe her. She didn’t mince her words in any way so yes, I believe your sister.’’ I smile inwardly at the many times I have said ‘I do.’

‘’You are choosing her over me?’’ he is sad and humble. When he does that he stirs something in me, I know I shouldn’t even say this but I think I am falling for him.

‘’Really?’’ I roll my big and shimmering eyes when my innate asks that. She is always reminding me of my reasons for coming to the city.

‘’Not really but this whole thing sounds messy and grubby. I am just a village girl in the city. One who found herself here in search of work. If I was to lose this opportunity I would go mad without anywhere to stay and no food to eat. Trust me your mother wouldn’t even accommodate me. You wouldn’t either because you live at her mercy, right?’’ He is hurt. He doesn’t respond to me but he also knows keeping quiet confirms what I just said. ‘’Your quietness makes me think that you are not gonna tell me the truth.’’

‘’Relax, Clarita. I will always be there for you. Always.’’

‘’What makes you think I will want to marry you in secret and go away with you?’’ I ask the same question that he didn’t get to respond to earlier.

‘’Because I know when a woman loves me. You are one hell of a different woman. You are pure in heart, you kiss me back so sweetly. I wouldn’t let that just go anywhere, you are all the things that Alia mentioned earlier and hey, I love you truly.’’

‘’I don’t …’’ he doesn’t let me finish saying that I don’t believe a word he is saying. He catches me by surprise and I can’t explain how our lips meet and press on each other and just as my blood boils, I don’t care what happens next. I kiss him back without waiting for him to ask me to. I do it with the same intensity that he is kissing me. This feeling isn’t good. I feel pressure all over my body. He is so good at this and I give him credit for that. He deepens the kiss and I do absolutely nothing to push him away because I am enjoying the kiss. My arms go behind his neck and I make a knot at the back of his neck. He pulls away and we both gasp for air. I am super angry that he does and without wasting time, I stand on tiptoe because the dude is so tall and I start the kissing spree all over again.

The move he makes next frightens me and I push him away. I cannot allow a man to touch me inappropriately. I walk to the window and stand there looking outside, the view is great. My mind drifts to my family. What would dad say if he saw me in this position? I seem to be falling for this millionaire and trust me that’s not a good thing. I am not supposed to do that. I don’t think I came to the city for that.

I feel his arms snake my waist from behind and I smile despite myself. This guy doesn’t understand, he and I are like water and paraffin and when he does this, leads me on and decides to go back to his mummy then it will break me into pieces.

I cannot take Aliana’s piece of advice for granted.

‘’You cannot run away from me, beautiful.’’

‘’Watch me do it.’’

I push him away and I am glad when I manage. I open the door and get out without looking back. I head straight to the kitchen, I am hungry and if I don’t find anything to eat, it will be bad.

Janet is looking at me worry filling her face. I don’t know what she thinks about me, but she should know that I will not tell her anything. I have no idea how Harry gets to the kitchen but when I turn to look at the entrance having heard him clear his throat, he is standing there, hands propelled in his pocket. He has an attractive personality, a good sense of clothing and polished in behavior. Physically, he is good looking, tall, sharp-featured, and well built, the balanced weight, and intelligent. He also has a beautiful heart and transparent thinking.

‘’You are ogling, Clarita.’’

‘’I am hungry, Harrison.’’

‘’Can I take you out for breakfast?’’ I shake my head. I swear he is tempting me, how could I go for breakfast with him when I am supposed to be working? I am here as an employee and not as a slaying bastard.

‘’I am working, Harry. You don’t want my ass to …’’

‘’Get fired?’’ I nod at him. ‘’She will not. I got you.’’

‘’Give me reasons why she would hesitate to do that.’’

‘’One, she already knows I am going crazy for you and shouldn’t be fighting my genuine feelings for you and two she owes me one for always doing her DNAs for her. She has to pay me in a way.’’ Janet winks and I give her a glare.

‘’And is that why you are making me go out with you?’’

‘’Amongst others but trust me, the love I have for you, the way that I feel about you, cannot be pushed away, not even my mum who thinks she has control over me.’’

‘’I don’t love you though.’’

‘’Keep telling yourself that. I already love you enough for both of us. The way you feel about me when I am with you, the way you kiss me back, how you look at me and finally how you make me feel speaks millions about your love for me. Remember, actions speak louder than words. Don’t you deny yourself the opportunity to love, don’t be hard on yourself and please note that I don’t have to be an intellect to know that you love me.’’ He says taking sure steps towards me. I feel my body getting super warm because of his presence.

He holds me by my hand and trust me, I am following Harrison willingly and without drama. I feel like he is going to be the end of me someday. I hope note because I do need to stay strong I don’t want to give so much thought to it.

His posh and fancy car is parked proudly at the parking lot. He opens the door and without a word, I skip in slowly and clip my seat belt without being reminded. He bangs the door closed and walks to his side. He then hops inside and I am glad when he pulls out of the parking lot smoothly.

I don’t know what to take of my coming to the city. Was it really worth it? Am I gonna succeed someday? Will life ever give me that opportunity to triumph and make the grade someday? What else is left for someone as poor as me?

Does anyone else believe in me as I do believe in myself? Anyway, I trust myself and I know even without anyone doing it, I will make big my dream and trust me I will flourish and thrive. I will not let my poverty come between me and my prosperity.

‘’You not going to talk to me at all?’’ I hear his sweet and deep voice flowing into my ear. I have been facing outside and taking in the environment.

The view is great.

I ignore him completely. He cannot be asking me if I will not talk to him at all when I am in his car. His fingers go to my shoulder. They are quite warm and comforting. I don’t want his proud ass to know that, though so, I stay quiet.

I pay a bit of attention and I realize that he has stopped driving. ‘’You are not going to drive me at all, Harrison?’’ I ask looking straight into his eyes.

‘’Do I look like your chauffeur, Clarita?’’ he asks arrogantly making me feel pierced right inside my heart. I shouldn’t though. I provoked him and therefore I should deal with the consequences. His arrogant self is back and I don’t like it. I realize the smile curving his lips then it hits me that he was joking but I don’t smile back.

‘’Where are you taking me, anyway?’’ I ask ignoring the stupid question he just asked me. Being around Harry causes things in me that I never knew existed. He makes my body warm and sometimes, I feel my blood literally boiling when I am around him. That could be lust and it could mess me up without knowledge.

‘’We’re here.’’ He notes quietly with a smirk on his face. My face creases when I realize that he has brought me here before. This guy, is he really serious? Did he have to make things this complicated for me? Was this his plan? He saw very well how his mum treated me the last time that I was here. Without respect and now he has brought me back here.

‘’Really, Harry? You want me to start dealing with your mum this early?’’ his smirk disappeared and is certainly replaced by worry. He must have forgotten about his proud mother. He holds my cheeks between his palms and I feel assured.

‘’Beautiful,’’ he calls gently. He licks his lower lips sensually when I look at him. ‘’You are in my hands. I will not let anyone intimidate you.

‘’I don’t trust you, Harrison! You will not stay with me to know that and you won’t be in my heart to prevent me from feeling the pain.’’ His hand drops from my cheeks and I feel cold suddenly. Both his hands go to his heart’s position and if I say his face is still bright, I’d be lying.

‘’You are here, baby. Anything that hurts you, hurts me. I cannot bring you here, only to let you suffer. That’s not happening.’’

Right on cue, someone knocks on his window and we both turn to look at who the person is. A young beautiful, gorgeous and well-groomed lady, almost my age is standing there looking like a princess. She is all smiles and trust me on this. I don’t have to be brilliant or with great intelligence to know that she is one of them. She could be his sister, or maybe a cousin. Who knows?

Harry asks me to stay calm and be nice to her. Wow! What a stupid move? I know I will be nice to her. He doesn’t have to ask. This is her home and it will not be possible for me to be the opposite of what he is asking of me.

He opens the door and signals her to come closer. ‘’Hey sister, how are you?’’

‘’Harry!’’ She jumps on him. I feel some sort of things that I will not be able to define at the moment. It could be jealousy or something like that. Where did you go so early, brother?’’ she asks and Harry smiles at her ignoring her question.

‘’How have you been, Anita?’’ she glares at him.

‘’Who is this beautiful girl here?’’ I swear I make a mental note. I will have to check myself in the mirror. I am not going to let people insult me. Why would she think I am beautiful? Does that even exist in my vocabulary? I know Harry has called me that uncountable times but hey, men can call you anything to make you do whatever they want. Especially when they wanna go deep beneath you. When they want to taste the sweet fruit and they have no better idea what to do to get it.

‘’This here is Clarita. She is the girl I love.’’

‘’Awesome! Nice to meet you, Clarita.’’ I stretch my hand towards her for a handshake when she offers hers for the same. Her palm is soft and smooth and I already admire her. I feel like asking her not to call me Clarita but I decide to keep that to myself.

‘’Nice to meet you too.’’ She seems to be nice, or maybe I am overreacting but I haven’t read any lies from her lips. Her eyes are shining brightly and I hope she and I will be friends or maybe not, I wouldn’t know.

‘’Let’s go, guys,’’ Harry says and we all get out of the car and walk towards the house.