Web of Deception [ EDITING !!!]

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And every time I did I always felt guilty for thinking of another woman fianceee.

The door opened and dad entered. A smile appeared on his face.

"So my office has turned to gossip centre."

I stood up and he sat down on his chair.

"Stella please hand this files to Dr Steve. Tell him I need a report on it before the day ends." He handed her a brown file.

"Morning dad." I sat opposite him.

"You should be resting."

"So should you." I said back.

He sighed." I'm sorry for not telling you about my health sooner."

" You should be sorry." I said.

"All these would have been prevented if I had just -"

"It's not your fault." I cut him short.

He frowned." And Ola. I didn't know this is how she felt all these years. She blames you for her mother's death. That's not being fair to you. I really didn't expect that from her." He sounded disappointed.

I can not come in between two blood family members.

"Just give her some time dad. I'm sure she's just hurting from the news about your health."

"Possibly." He muttered. " Any dreams last night?."

"Nothing bad."

I had dreamt of when Michael and I were making out but what snapped me out from the dream was when the face wasn't Michael but Seyi.

I needed to get him out of my system. And soo-

"... call you ?"

I snapped out of my thought. " Sorry ?"

"Seyi. Did he still call you ?"

Why are people asking about this. First I had told Ruth last night and she had asked me this morning, Stella next and now my dad.

" No." I tried not sound disappointed.

" Oh." His voice told both nothing of what was going through his head.

"He might have been busy yesterday. Packing and all the rest." I found myself making excuses for him.

I really didn't want my dad to think bad if Seyi... But why am I bothered about my father's opinion about a man ?.

"You don't have to make excuses for him.' he said and my cheeks flushed.

"I-"

"It's good that he didn't call anyway."

"Why is that?" My voice sounding curious that I had intended.

"It's only a blind person that would not notice the chemistry between you both."

Chemistry?!

"Don't be absurd dad. Seyi is engaged and I'm also in a relationship."

"Exactly. You both are seeing other people and what you both need is distance. You clearly like him and I can say the same for him so in other for you both not to get hurt distance is the best option."

Many words in just a minute.

You clearly like him and I can say the same for him.

Does Seyi possibly like me ?.

"I don't like Seyi." I stated.

He shrugged." Deny it all you want until it becomes true." His voice grew soft." I really don't want to see you get hurt Osas. Stay away from Seyi and stick with Michael."

Did dad tell him all these. Is that why he didn't call again ?.

"Dis you tell him all these?."

"I did not have too. He must have surely thought and decided that what you both need  is distance. Try and get him out of your system."

Does dad read minds?.

Dad was right. I need to get him out of my system. Out of my mind.

If Seyi was trying to get me out of his system I should too. By the time he comes back from his jolly trip i would make sure that my stupid heart won't gallop at the sight of him.

As a matter of fact his presently introducing the woman he planned to marry to his parents. Not me but Zina.

I felt my tummy sink.

What is with all these feelings. No matter how much I tried to get him out of my mind he finds his way back. It as if there's a magnet always pulling him in my mind.

And for my stupid heart always doing dumb tricks anytime I see him, hear his name of voice and think of him.

Just seeing him makes all the air in the room go dense. How is it possible that when I'm with him he makes me both mad and happy. I feel nervous but at the same time I feel confident being around him.

He had not once looked at me with disgust because of my scars. He had comforted me in his arms when I had bad dreams. His arms I found comfort. His arms I found solace.

When I had cried in front of him, I felt no shame but don't think I could do that with Michael.

Seyi didn't have to do anything before I let my walls down. Seyi-

No!.

It can't be possible.

Horror and fear engulfed me.

I wasn't falling for Seyi, I was already in love with him.....