Chapter 12

I knew that voice too well that I feared to turn that he might be too close, entrapping me in his web like that's all he's ever wanted and all he could ever do.

"She is." I agree with him, not daring to ask for further details on who she was. I continue washing but slowly this time. I was way too conscious of my environment now than ever before. I wasn't expecting him to finish with his call so soon, and now that he is, I'm discomfited about us down here while everyone is up there. "Thank you for supporting me back there."

"I would have supported any other woman in your place."

I swallowed hard. The thought of any other woman being treated this way by him caused an ache in my chest.

"So you're like a woman support system?" I smile.

"I can't tell. Is that what it's called? Supporting a woman I believe is capable and extraordinary in every way?"

My heart skipped and I bit my lip as I washed, I wanted him to say more. To tell me everything he thinks of me.

"Apart from your business and