Chapter Twenty Four

Andrew's POV

I sat in my car, parked in front of Miles' apartment. I was in a mental battle with myself on if I should go into the house or sit in the car and wait for Victoria to come out so I could at least drive her home to get ready and changed for work, if Miles doesn't beat me to it.

It was almost seven and she still wasn't out. I was starting to get worried so I checked her WhatsApp to see if she had come online. Every morning when she wakes up, one of the things she does first is to go online check for any messages, it's one of the ways I know if she's awake or not.

It read that she was online five minutes ago meaning she's been awake for a while. I dropped my phone in the cup holder, fighting the urge to call her. The more I sat in my car, the more impatient I got, especially when I knew that she was in there, just within arms reach.

I was pissed when I learnt that she had to spend the night at Miles' when the rain had started. Funke was still with Adrian and I and by the time she left, the rain was so heavy that it was not so safe to drive out like that so she actually ended up sleeping at Adrian's for the night while I was able to get to my house despite the heavy rain.

A loud knock on my window, startled me and I jumped slightly. Funke was outside with a pissed off look on her face.

I got down from the car, "what are you doing here?" This wasn't what she told me she was going to do.

"What are you doing here? I thought we both agreed that you will behave," she pushed me with a frown on her face.

"I'm behaving," I sighed. "I'm hoping she can let me drive her home at least, I know she needs to go to work," I admitted and she began shaking her head.

"No, no, no. That's not going to work, first, change of plans she's changing here and going to work from here," she held the dress bag that I didn't notice until now. "Second, you are going to see her at the office, when Miles isn't there, the last thing we need is drama."

I groaned and walked away from her, "you're annoying, you know that right?"

"I know," she nodded. "But I'm keeping you from doing something stupid so just listen to me and go home or if you want to wait for her in the office, fine, just leave here." She opened my car door.

I stood there for a moment and she opened the door wider. "Go!" She repeated and I sighed in defeat.

"Fine," I got into the car and drove off without another word.

I drove straight to her office and waited for her.

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Victoria's POV

I had to spend the night at Miles' so Funke was there very early in the morning to give me clothes that I could wear to the office.

Since we're not in America, Thanksgiving isn't an holiday so I definitely have to go to work.

"Thank you," I said to Funke once I had gotten downstairs, now changed into the slim fitting black skirt and baby pink top she had brought for me with my black heels.

I had gotten up early, took a shower and actually cooked breakfast. Miles was still upstairs so I was careful not to make so much noise and just when I had finished cooking, Funke had come and so I had to change.

"Have you eaten? I made breakfast," I said to her as I took a stool by the kitchen island to eat.

"Not yet, I'm meeting with A-" she paused as if she remembered something. "I'm meeting with my mother so, I'm sure she'll have breakfast covered," she shrugged.

I knew that wasn't what she wanted to say but I ignored it and nodded, making her believe I bought her lie. I know she's up to something and I'm going to find out.

Done with my scrambled eggs, bacon, bread and tea, I cleaned up the kitchen and left a note for Miles on the island. I told him that I had already left for work and that he shouldn't worry and I thanked him for the previous night.

"Here you go," Funke gave me my car keys. "Do you mind dropping me at ShopRite?" She asked as she got into the car and used her seatbelt.

I drew my seatbelt over my chest also and secured it, "sure."

As promised I dropped Funke at ShopRite and drove straight to work from there.

"Good morning ma," Temi said when she saw me.

"Morning Temi, how was your night?" I dropped some files on her desk and gave her some instructions before I walked into my office.

My breath got stuck in my throat when I saw Andrew sitting on my chair. He was the last person I was expecting to see, at least not until next year.

"What are you doing here?" I walked closer to him, to make sure that I wasn't dreaming.

"I came back for you," he was up on his feet in a rush, making his way over to me. "We're going to figure this out together," he took my hand in his and I quickly pulled away from him.

I was excited to see him again, in the flesh, but I couldn't just pretend like there wasn't an obvious wall between us and I couldn't just pretend like Miles and I didn't kiss less than twenty four hours ago.

Like I've always said, it's Andrew all the way, I love this man more than I love myself, but this new feeling I feel when I'm around Miles or the sparks I felt when we kissed last night can't be forgotten and buried like it was nothing.

I need to tell Andrew what happened. How? Is the question.

Do I even need to tell him? It's not like we're together or anything, he's just the man I'm unexplainably in love with and he's in love with me too, that's all.

His brows furrowed, "you're not happy to see me?"

"Of course I'm happy to see you," I said quickly. "It's just, me and you, we're..." I trailed off, not knowing how to finish my sentence.

His eyes held hurt for a second but it shifted in an instant as he held my hand, "no, me and you, we're not over. It's you forever, remember? It'll always be you and I'll keep fighting for you, no matter what. I can't live without you Victoria," he tucked a strand of my hair behind my ears. "I can't," he leaned in and our lips touched.

I stood frozen for a second before I kissed him back but this time, it felt different, almost foreign. Partly because the image and feel of Miles lips on mine last night was still burned in my mind and partly because, the strain in Andrew and I's relationship just couldn't be missed.

I pulled away from the kiss and kept a distance between us, "Andrew you need to go, I can't do this right now." I pushed my hair that was falling in my face to the back.

His face dropped, "Victoria," he called but I shook my head.

"Please leave now Andrew, please. I just can't deal with this right now," I walked to my floor to ceiling windows and stood there.

"I love you Victoria, no matter what." He whispered before he walked out of my office.

I couldn't help the tears from falling, they flowed uncontrollably and no matter how hard I tried to keep them in, they just wouldn't stop falling.

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Someone pass me the tissue box. *sniffs* These two keep making me cry :(

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