Temptation

He jumped up from his seat and rushed to Meena's room. He took her to an underground safe house he built at the back of his mansion that no one knew of except him, and no one would be able to figure out there was a construction beneath, cause of the camouflage.

What's bringing him here unannounced? How was he able to figure out that Meena is here? He thought to himself.

He instructed his men to be prepared and positioned in case of any raid and went back to the garden.

**********

Dave dashed in and grabbed my wrist hastily without a word to God knows where.

I wasn't scared of the act but I felt something was not right with the look on his face.

He took me to an underground safe house in his compound and briefly told me what was going on and left.

I went and sat on a comfy chair and awaits what will happen next. I'm ready for whatever may happen.

Does that mean his father has already unveiled that I'm here? But how? Could it be that one of his men has betrayed him by revealing my hideout? No, it can't be, his men are loyal to him and he trusts them as well.

A few hours later, Dave came in, now in a more relaxed manner.

"How did it go? How was he able to find out? I asked as I jumped up to meet him at the entrance.

"He hasn't found out yet. He came to remind me that my graceful days are over and declared his war against me. He promised to feed my flesh to the birds when he eventually finds you"

"This's so heartbreaking that your father could say such a thing," I said feeling so disgusted. This man is worse than my late grandfather.

"What about your mum, does she have any idea about what's going on?" I asked impatiently.

"Not at all. When we were about to come back to Medaline, my father told her he needed to be back so he could handle some businesses and that he has stayed away from home for a very long time. Mum would have never supported him and that's why he hid it from her."

"She must be a very softhearted woman. That's where you got your inner beauty from" I said and we both gazed at each. "So you have an underground? That's a smart one" I shipped in.

"Yeah, this is where I normally come when I need some privacy and stay away from the world"

"I love it. Back at my family mansion we never had one, just a tunnel that serves as an escape route. That was how I was able to escape with the help of my father's best guard"

"Hmm, that must be the man that was there the day my men came to pick you up, is he?"

"Yes it's him, how did you"

"Haha, relax. My men told me a man was there when they came to pick you"

"Oh, okay. I can see your men don't skip a piece of information"

"That's what they're being paid for," he said and laughed mischievously.

Watching him laugh was so adorable that I lost in admiration, forgetting the actual reason he was laughing.

Feeling deeper for him was something that was out of my control cause everything about him entices me. His voice, the way he smiles and laughs, the way he walks, his scents, the curve of his lips when he smirks at me and now I even enjoy it when he teases me.

After some time, we left for dinner. This was the first time we had a lengthy conversation, where we talked about lots of things and laughed together. I enjoyed every bit of it and I hope it will happen frequently.

In the washroom, sitting in the bathtub and having a warm bath when I heard my name. Of course, who else would that be if not Dave.

My heart skipped when I heard his footsteps coming in my direction. I dipped myself into the soapy water for coverage.

"Good morning, Meena" he greeted as he stood behind the door. I thought he was going to come in but he never did. Thank goodness!

"Good morning, Dave"

"I came to let you know I'm leaving for the office and I won't be back till later in the evening"

I felt an emptiness within me the moment he uttered those words cause I'm so going to miss him.

"Do you have to go? I mean, you're the boss you can choose to go or not" I said. I couldn't hide the emotions.

"Yea, you're right but there are some paper works I have to deal with. I need to go now" He said and left

This is so unusual of him. He couldn't even wait for me to say anything before he left. Or is he in a haste?

**********

After his father's declaration. He was made to understand that he no longer has a father. But seeing Meena always brings back his confidence and proves to him she's worth it.

He left the way he did to avoid the temptation of being aroused by the thought of her nakedness.

It's noontime and Dave still has lots of paperwork to go through as he strives to finish them before the end of the day. It was piled up cause he had not been to the office for a while.

As he's working, the thought of her never ceases to flash.

His hands were still on deck when he received a call from his receptionist on the office phone.

"Who did you say that is" he enquired.

"The lady that has been coming to look for you for some days now but you haven't been around"

"And you said her name is Meg?"

"Yes sir"

"Alright let her in but don't forget I'm not receiving visitors today, not even by appointment"

Meg is a popular music celebrity. She's beautiful, tall, and light-skinned with dark brown eyes. Her long legs are like that of a model. She sprayed her blonde shoulder-length hair blue by the side and dressed seductively.

Lots of men dream to have her but she's picky when it comes to men. Most of the time, she receives luxurious gifts like cars, houses and so much more from fans and admirers.

"Good morning my prince charming"

Looking up, Dave's eyes meet with the lady standing right in front of him.

"Lydia?" he called out her name with a questionable look.

"I know if your receptionist had told you, Lydia, you won't have bothered to see me," She said with a smirk.

"What are you doing here?" he asked calmly but outrageously.

"Come on Dave, is that the best way to welcome your visitor? I have been coming to see you for the past two weeks but you haven't been in the office. At least a sympathy for the whole stress will do" she said as she catwalks toward him and sat on the visitor's seat at Daves's front desk.

"I only allowed Meg to see me cause I was told she has come severally, and of course, if I had known it was you I..."

"Exactly why I made the smart move darling," she said interrupting him.

"Now you have succeeded in seeing me you may now leave," he said and faced his paper works.

"Dave, how long will you continue to avoid and ignore me?" she asked as she stood up, clasping her both palms on the desk but he didn't look up.

She moved close to him and rubbed his hair seductively.

Dave removed her hand and stood up immediately.

"Don't provoke me, woman. I asked you to leave" he said as he gazes at her.

Lydia still insists on shooting her shot as she quickly pressed her lips on his and wrapped her hands around him tightly.

"Why do you choose to hurt my feelings? can't you see? Can't you see that I'm losing it? All I ask is for you to give me a chance to love you and I promise you'll never regret it" she said tearing up and placing her head on his chest.

Dave went speechless and all he felt was empathy.

"Lydia, Listen," he said as he lifts her head "I don't want to hurt you, I never want to. But I think it's better we remain just friends, we've been good friends before all this love madness started," he said weeping tears off her eyes.

"I don't want to be your friend," she said, almost yelling "I can't be your friend Dave, I want to be your lover make me your woman!"

He removed her hands from his body and tried to walk away but she grabbed him and kissed him passionately.

Lydia thought she was gradually winning him over but Dave pulled out and pushed her away, asking her to leave as he picked up her bag from his desk and threw it at her.

"I said leave!" he yelled this time. "If we can't be friends, we equally can't be lovers so delete me from your life and move on"

She got shocked by his action cause she has never seen him this irritated and outraged. She tried to move toward him but he yelled again. She picked up her bag from the floor and left embarrassed.

Dave sat back in his seat, using his palms to wipe off his mouth, and continued what he was doing.

His phone buzzed. Checking who that was he exclaimed heartily.

"Hello beautiful"