Chapter Sixteen

It's been two days since Andrew and I spoke, or better yet, since we broke up. It's been the most heart wrenching time of my life, it hurts even worse than when I found out Andrew first had sex with me because his ego couldn't handle being a little bruised.

I've ignored everyone, except Funke, because she's persistent and she threatened to kill and resurrect me if I didn't speak to her.

The first day Miles came over to the house and he tried to talk to me but I basically pushed him out of my room. He got the message and didn't appear again but he kept calling and semding me texts, I haven't read any till now.

Andrew tried calling a few times but I ignored him too. All the appointments I had for the weekend were cancelled because I was 'sick'. I just didn't have the time and energy for human interaction.

"She lives!" Funke cheered when I walked into the kitchen on Monday morning. "I made you breakfast so eat fast so we can go," she pushed a plate of stacked pancakes topped with syrup and a cup of juice closer to me.

I sat down on a stool and placed my handbag on the counter, "who's the we?"

"Me and you," she pointed to both of us. "I have a few errands to run," she took an apple from the fruit bowl, rinsed it before taking a bite out of it and starting to make her way out of the kitchen. "Now be fast, I don't have all day."

I studied her retreating figure. She was wearing black jeans and a plain white T-shirt with nude sandals. Her hair was in the afro style which always suits her best.

I hurried down my food and in five minutes I was done. "Funke, let's go!" I yelled as I swiped my car keys off of the coffee table.

"I'm here," she called, now behind me.

I got into my car and started the engine while Funke made sure both the front and back doors were locked.

"Miles called me this morning," she said when she had sat down inside the car and I began to drive out.

"So?" I said with a bored tone. Honestly I really don't care anymore.

"Seriously?" I could feel her giving me one of her nasty looks but I didn't let it shake me, I really don't care anymore.

"What do you want me to say? He called and so? I don't want to see or talk to him so I really don't care." I shrugged nonchalantly, hoping she'd drop the topic but she didn't.

"You know you're taking this aggression out on him and it's not nice," she lectured.

I scoffed, "I'm not taking out any aggression on him, just not speaking to him, there's a difference."

She exhaled, "so you're happy losing both Andrew and Miles."

I shrugged again, "like I said I don't care."

From the corner of my eye I saw her rolling her eyes, "you don't care but I do so I'm going to call Miles and tell him to meet you in the office. Be nice to him." She fumbled with her phone a bit before she pressed it to her ear and pointed to a shop ahead of us, "drop me here."

"See ya," I wove at her and she wove back before stepping out of the car.

When I got to the office ten minutes after, I found Miles talking with Temi, they both looked up when they saw me.

Temi smiled and sent me a greeting which I returned while Miles walked up to me and followed behind me into my office.

"I'm sorry about you and Andrew," Miles started immediately I had set my bag down on the table.

"Miles please don't," I shook my head and hoped he would drop the topic.

"I can't, it's all my fault." He shook his head at himself, still standing the the now closed door.

"Miles I beg you, stop." I breathed. "You're one of the last people I want to see right now or talk about my ex boyfriend with  so I beg you, stop."

It felt wierd calling Andrew my ex boyfriend even though that's what I called him for four years but this time, it's feels different and foreign.

"Why?" Miles began to make his way towards me, he stopped in front of my desk. "Why are you pushing people away."

"Because I really just want to be alone. So please can you leave?" I pointed to the door.

"I don't want to, not until you talk to me," he sat on the chair in front of me and crossed his legs.

"Fine, I scoffed and also took my seat. "Stay all you want, you'll get tired anyways."

And he sat there for twenty minutes while I started working on something on my computer. His phone rang and he looked at the screen and looked away, obviously ignoring the call.

Whoever it was called again and this time he answered the call. I didn't bother listening to his conversation but when he pulled the phone away from his ears he stood up and adjusted his suit jacket.

"This isn't over, I'll be back during your lunch, I have to go now." He informed and I nodded.

"Bye," I didn't look up at him.

His gaze remained on me for a second longer before he turned around and left my office without another word.

Immediately the door closed behind him I closed my laptop and let the tears spill. I covered my face with my hands and let out a loud cry, the pain was so much.

I began to start packing up my things I came in with, needing to leave and go home or somewhere else.

"Temi, cancel all my appointments for today, I'm going to be out all day," I told her when I walked out of my office. "Only if it's completely urgent do you call me, otherwise don't."

"Okay ma, but Mr. Jacobs-"

"I'm not in, simple, you don't now why and where I am that's all you'll say to anyone who asks of me." I instructed and she nodded.

I got to my car without getting spotted by either of my parents. I drove straight to the beach. It hasn't rained in three days so the beach was open but only a few people were there.

I took off my heels and held it in my hand and walked to the shore, letting the water touch my legs. The sun wasn't that hot so the water was a bit cold. I closed my eyes and took another step forward, the water flowing to my ankles.

Anyone would probably think that I wasn't normal because I was dressed officially and holding my shoes in my hand. I didn't care though, I just wanted some time to myself and the sound of the waters moving back and forth was kind of soothing.

I don't know how long I stood there but by the time I decided to leave and got back into my car I had ten missed calls from my father and Funke.  I didn't call or text them back because I just didn't want to talk to anyone and most importantly I didn't have the strength to explain myself to anyone.

I went to the Cinema bought a movie ticket with ice cream and popcorn. The couple that sat two seats away from me were all lovey-dovey in front of me and all I felt like doing was throwing my popcorn at them.

They reminded me so much of Andrew and I and with that thought I cried again, the tears spilling non stop. I didn't bother that I was in public, the room was dark so no one could see me.

After the Cinema I headed straight home to face the wrath of my parents, Funke and Miles who had been calling me all day.

"What do you people want?" I groaned when I walked into the living room and saw them all seated, waiting for me.

"Where have you been? We've been worried," Funke stood up and rushed to my side.

"I'm fine, just needed some time alone," I shrugged her off and began to make my way upstairs but dad's voice stopped me.

"Victoria."

"What dad? What? As you can see I'm not running away, you want me to marry Miles? I'll marry him. I see your goal is to ruin my life," I shrugged. "So be it," I threw my hands in the air before making my way upstairs.

When I got to my room I changed our of my clothes and stepped into the shower. When I was done I found my mother sitting on my bed.

"Mum please, I really just want to be alone." I told her and she nodded.

"I know, but it's not good for anyone to be alone, especially at this time." She started. "I heard about you and Andrew and I'm sure that's why you're so upset right?"

"Of course I am," I rolled my eyes.

If she was going to remind me of Andrew then I may have to ask her to leave again.

"Come here," she opened her arms and ushered me to a hug.

I stood for a second, before sitting beside her on the bed and letting her embrace me.

"You'll be fine okay? You're strong," she whispered and once again I cried.

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