Chapter Eleven

The moment I got my phone, iPad and computer, the first thing I did was to reach Andrew on WhatsApp. He wasn't online at that moment but I had hopes that he'd reach me sooner. I called and texted all my friends telling what had happened over again.

According to Funke, she, Adrian and Andrew had drinks together the previous night and her words not mine, Andrew looked lost. At the end of the night, all of them were wasted but he surely got home safe.

Being away from the office for over a week felt strange and now I was struggling to find my bearings again. I had a shit load of work waiting in a pile on my desk when I walked into the office earlier. Temi being a really great assistant helped me to sort most of the files, she got me breakfast and now lunch. Since she had been working non-stop since I stepped into the office, I gave her an hour and a half break unlike her usual one hour break.

My phone beeped on my desk and I looked up from the file I was reading, glancing at the screen of my phone. It was a new WhatsApp message.

I dropped my the plastic fork in the paper plate that held my meal and the file on the table, reaching for my phone and unlocking it.

The message was from Thelma. My phone beeped again and this time an attachment came in, also from Thelma.

What the hell does she want now?

The message read: I see you can't keep your man.

I downloaded the picture she sent and all I could do was blink. It was a picture of Andrew in a restaurant with a woman. A woman I'm positive I've never seen in my life. She had long straight blonde hair, cascading down to her waist.

She was smiling like a cheserie cat while Andrew had his lips in a thin line. From a glance Andrew looked indifferent but knowing him, that was definitely the last place he wanted to be at at that moment.

This was definitely the girl Andrew's dad wanted him to 'get close to.' I shook my head at Thelma's antics and deleted the messages, ignoring her.

Her attempts at getting me angry weren't working because I'm definitely not going to give her that satisfaction.

My phone beeped again and this time around Thelma sent a link.

Doesn't she ever get tired?

I wanted to ignore and delete the message but a part of me wanted to see what was behind that link so I clicked on it.

It led straight to Instagram, an Instagram video. The same girl in the video was holding the camera and she was obviously in a car.

I watched as she leaned over the passengers seat and pulled a guy's face, no Andrew's face, to herself and her lips went smack against his. Their lips met for a second and I expected Andrew to push her away but he didn't, he only sat there with his eyes open before she pulled away.

"Goodnight babe," the girls light voice said before the video ended. The caption of the video was the heart emoji.

I felt something deep in my chest and I knew instantly what it was. Jealousy and anger.

I was jealous because Andrew is mine and I can't even have that with him, I'm not sure if I can have that with him ever again and some blonde bimbo from nowhere was having that free of charge.

And she had the guts to call him babe. Makes me wonder if that's the first date they had. What also hurts me is the fact that Andrew didn't say anything, hejust sat there and let it happen.

And this is all my fathers fault. I hate him now.

I know I shouldn't have but I did, I checked the girls profile. I won't lie, she's beautiful. Long blonde hair and sharp green eyes. She reminds me of all those sassy bitches in highschool.

From her posts I know she's model and not just Instagram models and influencers but a real model. Shooting along side other famous models.

I won't be surprised if Andrew leaves me for her, she's that pretty.

Andrew loves you and he'll never leave you no matter what.

The voice in my head reminded me and I tried to argue with it but it shut me down instantly, memories of both of us together, his declaration of his love for me playing over and over again in my head.

I took in a deep breath and exhaled.

"I love Andrew and he loves me," I said out loud to no one but myself.

I exited the app and deleted the message Thelma sent, I will not let the likes of Thelma ruin my perfect mood.

My phone started ringing, informing me of a video call from Andrew. I quickly swiped my thumb over the answer button as I anticipated to see Andrew's face.

"Victoria?" His obvious groggy voice croaked out and my lips broke out in a smile.

"Andrew," I said and he instantly sat up on the bed, rubbing his eyes and blinking continuously.

I laughed at him, realizing then how much I had missed him, it's been a week that felt like a year.

"God I miss you," he said as he ran his hand over his messy hair.

Damn I miss running my hand through his hair.

"I miss you too," I bit my lip and tried to blink away the tears.

"Hey, hey, hey, don't cry okay, I'm still here," he said in a rush and I could hear the shake in his voice.

"I saw it, she posted it on her Instagram," I told him, wanting to get it off my chest. "Do you like her?"

"Jesus no!" He almost yelled then stood up. "No okay? And what did she post?"

"A video of you guys kissing or rather her kissing you." I answered and I watched his face shift to anger.

"Jesus, how did you even get to see it?" His eyes widened in horror. "And Victoria I swear I didn't kiss her back, she shocked the hell out of me and before I could even say anything she got down from the car but I called her after and warned her not to try that again." He rushed out. "I mean it Victoria when I say it's only you."

A small smile graced my lips and I shook my head, "I've heard you Andrew and I believe you and honestly it's only you for me."

He breathed a sigh of relief and ran his hand through his hair again, "I love you."

"I love you Andrew," I grinned and he began asking me questions.

I told him everything that has happened so far and he told me what happened to him too. None of it is his fault so I don't actually blame him for anything, neither was I angry with him.

I deliberately left out the part about Miles and the times we hung out. I only mentioned him as regards to when he helped negotiate with my mum. It's not like I'm hiding things from Andrew but I don't know how he's going to react about me getting familiar with the man I'm being forced to marry.

"So Miles," he started at some point. "That's his name right?"

"Yeah," I nodded.

"Is he nice to you at least?" His eyes and voice held obvious curiosity.

"Yeah he is, I think we're friends." I shrugged.

"You think?" I don't know where he's headed but I played along.

"I guess, I mean we agreed to be friends, it's the least we could do to help ourselves since we're both getting forced into a union for the rest of our lives." I shrugged, trying to play it off casually.

"You're not marrying him Victoria," he shook his head and scoffed.

"I don't want to but I'm being forced to," I deadpanned.

He groaned, "Victoria I said you're not marrying him." His voice went higher.

"And what part of I'm being forced to don't you understand," I tried not to raise my voice at him, the least I want is to quarrel with him, it never ends well.

He sighed, "I understand. Till we find a way out of this shit can you just avoid him at all costs?"

My brows furrowed in confusion, "okay, but why?"

"You're really asking me why?"

"Yeah, like I said we're kinda friends so why should I avoid my friend? That's the last thing I'd want to do to him considering how he has really been supportive to me." This is exactly why I tried avoiding the topic of Miles.

"Victoria," he groaned and I could see him getting frustrated.

"Andrew. I don't get what you're on about."

"He's a guy and I know how guys are, I don't want him accidentally growing feelings for you and if you keep hangi-"

"He has a girlfriend Andrew," I stopped him and he visibly relaxed.

"Still it doesn't matter, I just-" he paused but before he could speak again I spoke.

"Wait are you thinking that I'd actually fall for him?" It better not be that.

He didn't speak for like three seconds and I scoffed, "Jesus Andrew, what did I just tell you?" I was yelling now. "It's only you, you alone don't you get that?"

He closed his eyes and slowly opened them a second after, "I'm just scared."

"And don't you think I'm scared? Going on dates with that model, who knows what can happen?" I threw my hand in the air and he sighed.

"It'll always be you Victoria, always, believe me." He said and I smiled a little.

"And you too believe me when I tell you it'll always be you, okay?"

"Okay," he smiled now and for a moment we were just looking at each other until a knock on my door made me look up.

"Come in," I called and a second after Temi walked in.

"Mr. Etomi is here," she announced and I nodded.

"Bring him in," I said and she nodded before walking out of the room.

I looked back at Andrew, "work is calling, I gotta go. I'll call you later okay?"

Drew nodded, his hair bouncing back and forth, "alright. I love you," he kissed his palm and blew on it facing me.

"Love you too," I copied his actions before hanging up.

A knock sounded on my door and I placed my phone on my desk, the screen facing the desk and stood up.

"Yes?" I said and I watched as Mr. Etomi walked in and I forced the corners of my lips to tilt slightly.

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