𝟑𝟎 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐥

~~ 56. ~~

Well, he was older and more experienced.

But then the thought of him being with another woman or having the same intimacy they had with another made her cringe and she felt jealous. But she pushed the thought and feelings away, not like he had confessed anything to her yet.

"It was damn good. So I don't think that should be the question you should be...."

"How do you feel about all of it?" She asked before he could complete his sentence. Because he was right, that wasn't the question she should be asking him. "How do you feel about me? I know this is a deal and they shouldn't be a string attached. But I can't help it. Because that isn't the case right now... What am I to you, Demmy?"

"Everything." He answered calmly. Too calm in fact. And she just stare at him, expecting him to continue and explain further.

"You're everything to me right now. I feel something big... Something I can't explain to you, Lola. It's funny because a month and a half ago if you ask me this question, you would probably know my reply. You were just my fake girlfriend that I couldn't see eye to eye with. But it is different now Lola. That feeling had changed." He paused. "I never planned for any of this to happen but I can't help the feelings that I have for you. There are many times that I want you to go away because I am scared of being heartbroken and scared to commit again. It's so hard denying how I feel but that's what makes it special right? Nothing comes without a sacrifice."

"This started as a deal, I know. And it's all my plan. But having feelings for you wasn't anything that I planned. But I feel something different for you. I tried finding excuses that this can't work. That it is not supposed to be. But just like the saying life have a way of proving us wrong."

He continued. "You change how I see some things, you made me feel alive again. You have a way of comforting me with just your presence. I love everything about you. You mesmerized me, you make me smile, and you make all my worries easy to bear. I struggle within me if you would ever feel the same way for me because of what I had done to you. I haven't been the best person to you when we meet. I have insulted you and treated you wrong. And I am scared that I pushed you away."

"I do want someone who will be there to support me, to fight for me, to love me, not because of my money but from the heart. I know that I could trust you with that. To be honest, you weren't my favorite person when we met. I was just helping your dad. But believe me when I said that I trust you
when I saw you. I just knew that I could trust you and that was why I made the offer to you. And ever since you step into my life, a lot has changed. What I feel, how I saw you... It all began to change.  I don't even know how or when or why but I know it did. You create a challenge for me. I hate it at first." He chuckles. "Really do but that challenge proves how different you are."

"When you are near, it's just so hard not to look at you, not to admire you. You make me happy despite I deny it, Lola. I just love seeing you smile. And I miss you when I am away even if I never show it. When I was away when I tried avoiding you when I deny what I was feeling... It felt like I was killing myself inside. And that is why I couldn't stay away for long. Staying together in this room...., " He look around the room gesturing with one hand in the process. "... didn't make it any better. It was hard watching what I wanted and I couldn't have it. I was afraid because I was denying myself of it. You know... When you kissed me back yesterday...," He smiled. "didn't want me to stop... It was the best thing ever. It told me just how much this feeling was mutual, knowing I am not the only one who wanted the other. To cut all this long epistle short... I love you, Lola. I really do. I know we still have a lot to know about each other and a lot of things to settle but there is a lot of time to do that later. Right now, I just want you to know how I feel about you. I love you."

Lola could feel her heart almost exploding with joy and excitement with every word. Every word of confession coming from him ignited something inside her. She had wanted to hear those words since forever. She felt on top of the world at that moment hearing Demilade confession. And she couldn't help the hot tears that streamed down her face.

She wanted to talk and tell him just how much she feels for him too but the tears won't stop. And her heart won't stop beating frantically, with so much excitement. It felt like that moment when you knew your crush like you too but greater than that. What is the greatest feeling of knowing the person you love, loves you back?

Demilade chuckled as he watched Lola try to talk but she could not because her emotions were taking control. The tears kept pouring.

"Will you stop crying?" He said with his voice laced with humour.

"It's hard." She replied with a light chuckles. And she used her hand to wipe away the tears that were falling down her cheeks. "I..." Fresh tears rolled down her cheeks and she laughed. "I don't know why I am crying." Demilade just chuckles, shaking his head.

She never ceases to amaze him.

"It is okay." He said and he used his hand to wipe away the tears on her face.

She nodded and she tried controlling her emotions. "Really? You... love me?" She finally found her voice to ask with her face still soaked with tears."

"Yes. What I feel for you, surprises me too. I really love you, Lola. And it's not a lie. Believe me."

She believed him. And he could see it in her eyes. She looked away and tried sniffing as another round of tears leaves her eyes.

She looked back at him, smiling. "Demilade, you won't believe how I feel right now knowing that you feel something for me...... I know that I am not someone that you ought to..."

"Shh. Why will you say that? Because your parents are not rich or that you aren't doesn't change anything. It does not mean you are not worth loving. Remember, I was not born rich. I gave myself that same stupid excuse when we met but it is the most ridiculous thing. I love you and what you are or who you are doesn't change it. In fact, I am lucky to meet and love someone like you."

She grinned despite the tears that were streaming down her face. She can't believe she was hearing those words coming from Demilade. No feelings could describe how she felt at that moment.

"I felt just the same way. I have been so scared you won't want to see me after the deal. I thought you don't like me. I was so scared." She wiped the tears away. "I love you too Demilade. I love you. I love you." And he couldn't help but chuckles.

"You can be such a baby." She laughed, watching his smiling face.

"I love you." She repeated.

"That makes me a lucky man." He replied with a broad smile.

She grinned back. He used the pad of his thumb to brush away her tears. Before he leaned forward to place a kiss on her forehead.

"I love you too." He said and a broad smile spread on her face. Then he closes the distance between them.

First and foremost, sorry for the late update.

Back to business, Demilade had finally confessed ooo. What are your thoughts on his confession... Or their confessions? Did it meet your expectations?

Fill me in with your thoughts!!

Thanks for reading.