Chapter SIX

*sola*

I stood stock still. Frozen. Shocked. I still couldn't believe someone had been here witnessing my embarrassing situation. My eyes and face were still burning hard but I was so shocked I didn't know how to react. 

His hand that was holding the little hand wash bottle was stretched to me. I stared at it. It was like I was frozen. Couldn't move. Then he spoke. 

"Take it" that voice, a rich baritone that was clear as day and husky at the same time. I gulped and jumped in to action. 

I grabbed the bottle, turned back to the basin and started washing the hell out of my face. 

After about ten minutes, I started to feel my face cool down. I opened my eyes, they felt sore and hot but the burning had stopped. 

"Is everything okay Miss?" I jumped as I heard his voice. I raised my head up. I gulped. 

He. Was. Drop. Dead. Gorgeous. 

Geez! I found my pulse unconsciously racing fast. I'd met my share of handsome men in my entire life, mostly because of where I worked, But this man.... He was so handsome that I forgot to breathe while staring at him. 

He was tall. Very tall. About 6'2 or 6'3 I wasn't sure, but he definitely towered over my 5'4 height. 

His hair was neatly cut, fuller in the middle and shorter on the sides. But still looking like a classy low cut. with those amazing waves making them look dark and sleek and shiny. 

"I asked if everything is okay." he said the second time. His voice firmer now. 

I looked into his eyes, those dark pits, they were as black as the night, and a good contrast to his olive skin. He was a very handsome man. I blinked and gave my head a slight shake trying to return to my senses. 

Get a grip! Sola! 

"Um.. Yes, yes sir, everything is okay. Thank you for your help... I.. I'm so sorry you had to witness that." I don't usually stammer, but here I was, stammering uncontrollably. 

"Why were you scrubbing your face so hard? and why were you screaming for soap?" 

"I.. I had some pepper in my eye, happened by mistake..."

"Oh, sorry. How does your eye feel now?" 

"Better." I simply said. I unbuttoned the upper part of my shirt and used it to clean my face dry. 

Only for it to start burning my eyes again!. 

"Oh my God. I'm so foolish!" I said out loud, to my mortification. 

"You got pepper in your eye again, girl" the man said. His voice raised as if he was annoyed with me. Why should he be annoyed? What was his business self?

Before I could comprehend, I felt two hands grab my hand. I panicked and slapped his hands away in alarm as I tried to push him away. 

"Let me g-" 

"Hey! Hold on, I want to help You out, you're going to hurt your eyes if they're not washed properly and gently." I heard his voice say, so close to me. I shivered. I wasn't supposed to feel this way. But I was. 

It was like a thousand bulbs had turned on inside me, goosebumps ran out of my skin and I felt that butterfly thing deep down in my stomach. I shivered again as I felt him get closer. Jesus! 

"Just calm down, I will take care of you." he said in the most soothing voice I had ever heard. I instantly relaxed. It felt like my body and brain was under control, And he was the one controlling it. 

After some moments, I felt his cool hands on my face, first my eyes. He rubbed them gently and expertly as he had said he would. Next, he was rubbing my nose. 

He occasionally withdrew his hand to add more soap, after that he moved to my mouth. I sucked in my breath. 

His fingers pressed my lower lip, rubbing them so slowly that it felt so seductive. I felt the hairs on my neck stand up straight with full alert. 

He did the same with my upper lip. Then he washed my face with the water and I felt even better than the first time. I didn't know if it was because it was a second time or because it was him that washed my face the second time. 

"Thank you." I said In a small, shy voice. 

"You're welcome miss..?" 

"Sola." 

He smiled at me, then frowned as his eyes trailed downwards on my body. I glanced down and gasped when I saw how transparent my wet shirt had gotten. My dark blue bra was clearly visible through the wet shirt. I instinctively put my arms over my chest as I stared at the ground in mortification. 

"Thank you for your help sir, I have to go now" I said turning around. I immediately felt his strong hand hold on to my shoulder, Stopping me. 

"I'm sure you realized what I just saw now. Your cleavage is on full display honey" he whispered in a mocking tone. I felt a little bit of anger well up inside me, but I replied. 

"That is none of your business sir-" 

"Alex." 

"Right. Mr.. Alex. I'm good and I can take care of my self. You.." I was cut short by the sound of his chuckling. He was amused. 

"I rarely do this. I don't even know why I'm concerned but...i have to help you out" he said, more to himself. 

I absentmindedly rubbed my arms as I looked at him. Trying to see if he was serious about helping me out. Next thing I knew, he was pulling off the jacket of his expensive looking dark suit. 

"Here" he said wrapping it around me. "C'mon, follow me." 

I didn't know where he was taking me, but my mind couldn't process any words to refuse. I just hoped he wasn't a kidnapper or an assassin. 

I didn't know how, but suddenly we were outside. He must have taken a short passage to the entrance of the building. 

"I'll take you to my car. I have spare shirts there. You can wear that instead." He said as he pulled me along with him towards where I guessed his car was. 

I didn't get why he was so kind to me. Someone he didn't know, But I was glad. I would have died of embarrassment if he hadn't come to my rescue. 

Soon we got to his car. A white Porsche. This man must be a rich man. I thought to my self. 

He opened the back door and motioned for me to enter. I took a deep breath and entered his car. I felt my heart squeeze with fear, but I waved it off. 

He opened a small box in the middle of two car seats and pulled out a black plain T-shirt. I wondered why he carried more than one cloth to an outing. 

"You're probably wondering why I have back up clothes. I'm not a killer or something, sola." he said while smirking at me, as if reading my mind. 

I smiled at him. "I know you're not. Thank you for your kindness towards me. I really appreciate it." 

I collected the shirt he gave me and proceeded to wear it. 

"Really? You want to wear a polo on top of your wet shirt?" he smirked at me in a mocking way. 

I felt my face heat up in embarrassment. What did he expect me to do? 

"Well, I.. I.." 

"Pull off your shirt Sola, then wear the polo so it can be comfortable." 

I stared at him. His handsome face looking so amused. I jumped, as I felt my phone vibrate in the pocket of trousers. I pulled my phone out and checked it. It was Clara calling. My earpiece was in my bag, and the mouth piece of my phone was damaged but I didn't want to ignore Clara's call. Alex was going to hear our conversations. 

"Please, excuse me I have to pick this." I said to him. 

I picked the phone and put it on loudspeaker. That was the only way I could hear what she was saying. 

"Sola, what's up?" 

I glanced at Alex beside me, he was quiet and calm. As if he wasn't hearing our conversation. 

"I'm fine, Clara. Everything's fine." I replied in a wary voice. "Hope there are no issues?" I asked. 

"No. no there's no Issue. I... I just called to see how you were doing.. And to apologize for my behavior the other time." 

I felt my self soften as I smiled at the phone. 

"Clara it's..." 

"Sola I'm so sorry, I shouldn't have spoken to you like that. I was being unreasonably selfish.. Will you forgive me?" her voice sounded like she was on the verge of crying. Oh, my poor Clara.

"There's nothing to forgive babe, I know you well enough to know that you didn't mean any of the things you said."

"Aww.. thank you Sola, I love you so much" she said, her voice breaking a bit. 

"I love you too sis. The party will end soon and I'll be back home in no time." 

"Good, because I'm missing you very much. There's no one to gist with and nag on" she said and laughed, I joined in and laughed too.

"Sooo..." I knew what she wanted to say next was a random rubbish talk. I instinctively used my palm to cover the speaker of my phone. I glanced at Alex who was watching me steadily. His eyes never leaving mine. He threw a quick smile at me, showing he was clearly listening. 

"Um... Clara, can we talk later?"

"Not before you tell me if Alexander Williams is present in the party!" she said. Clearly not backing down. 

"Clara, I don't know okay? I've been so busy there's no way I would know that." I replied in a frustrated voice. Clara was something else. 

"Ummm... Well, in case you mistakenly meet him tell him about me! Give him my cell number. Abeg you hear?" 

I glanced at Alex, to find that he was vibrating with barely withheld laughter. My face went hot and I immediately cut the phone and dropped it back into my pocket. 

And then something immediately crossed my mind. 

"What's your surname? " I asked him. 

He looked startled. "I'm Alex okoro" 

I visibly relaxed. I knew Alex was a popular name so I just needed to be sure I hadn't been sitting and talking with a billionaire. 

"Okay. So.. Can you please turn around?" 

"What for?"

"I need to change." My tone was icy. I was starting to get annoyed. "I can't change in front of you." 

He chuckled lightly before turning around. 

I immediately sprung into action. Seconds later, I was in the black polo shirt. It was kind of big for me. But it was still very nice and fitted. And it smelled.. Wonderful. The smell filled my senses and I breathed in deep, closing my eyes. I loved his smell, that expensive mild cologne mixed with his man smell, it was so... 

"Are you smelling me, Miss Sola?" 

My eyes flew wide open. 

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*Alex*

Her eyes flew wide open. I'd just caught her breathing in the smell of my cologne. I chuckled. I had to admit I was really intrigued by this girl. 

I noticed the way her firm breasts pushed against the polo and it made my body feel uncomfortable. I was getting turned on by a lady who wasn't even naked. This insane attraction I had for her really baffled me. She was a silent seductress and I realized I wanted her. Very much. 

"No! No.. Of course not.. I was just.." I raised my eyebrows at her waiting for her to complete her sentence. I smirked when she didn't. 

"Thank you Alex. I really have to get back to work now" 

She didn't wait for my reply instead she just opened the door and stepped out quickly. Closing the door. I did the same. 

"Hold on" I said. Stopping her. 

"How am I gonna get my shirt back? I didn't dash you" I said, I noticed her eyes widen in surprise. She didn't think I was going to let her off easily did she? 

"Um... I..." 

"You can give me your contact. When I can, I'll drive by wherever you stay and collect it back" I said. 

"Are you a driver?" she asked. Shocking me. I quickly snapped out of my shock in order not to get her suspicious. 

"Um..yeah.. My boss is attending the party." I replied with the smooth lie. I still couldn't believe she had no idea who I was. But I really liked it. Being known for just being myself and not because of my money. 

"Oh, I'm sorry I stressed you Alex. Here, just dial your number here. I'll flash you" she gave me her phone. I typed my personal phone number on it. Something I don't usually do. 

After I did, she called my number. I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket but I didn't want to bring out my iPhone x so she wouldn't be wondering how I could afford such phone. 

"Well, Alex, it's been a pleasure meeting you." 

"You too Sola, I hope we see later in the future. When we're both less busy." 

I noticed her eyes were focused on someone else behind me. I momentarily glanced to see who it was and saw my sister and my driver coming towards me. Fayo was holding a glass of wine, while my driver was holding her small bag for her. 

Oh fuck. I thought. 

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