Web of Deception [ EDITING !!!]

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I have to separate feelings from business.

You: it's a good plan but still keep an eye on the employees in case. The flight was good Gerald. Any new appointments ?.

Looking at Osas name, I felt myself hesitate.

Replying her message won't help with the distance.  I knew she might have felt hurt that I didn't call but it's was the only way but still. ..

I clicked on Osas message.

Osas: why did you donate money to the orphanage. Your favour to my dad was to get a building.

That was it?. No thanks Seyi for donating. How had she discovered it was her dad?. But she's not dumb anyway but still.. she couldn't even ask how my trip was. Of course she knew I traveled.

No seyi. Your overreacting. You didn't call her remember so it's not her business whether your trip was nice or not.

It's better not to reply the message. I can talk to her when I come back to Lagos.

You: my Favour to your dad was to get the building yes which I have done. Me donating money to orphanage was just out of Goodwill if you know what that is. And yes Osas. My trip was fine thanks for asking. I also saw Ruth on the plane.

I tossed my phone on the bed. Why was I feeling disappointed and a bit angry.

My phone beeped and I found myself reaching for it eagerly.

Message from Derek.

I felt my tummy sink with disappointment. I had expected Osas.

I clicked on the message.

Derek:  Ruth traveled and she was with a man ?! 😭 Did she see you.  Who was the man?. Do you think that the man can be a person that likes Ruth. Osas had told me that Ruth wasn't in any relationship right?.

I could feel Derek curiosity from the text.

How much did he really like Ruth...and how much does Ruth like Derek?.

You: she saw me and to be honest I can say she  doesn't like the man and same goes for the man not that I'm sure of the man but I'm sure of Ruth. The man doesn't look like her - ( phone beeped. One message from Osas).

I sent the message to Derek and clicked on Osas message.

Osas: of course I know what Goodwill is and I'm sure there are many orphanages in need of your Goodwill not mine and for your trip, Ruth had told me she saw you and it wasn't my business whether your trip was fine or the plane crashed afterall you made that clear for me when you didn't call.

From the message I could see that she was hurt and angry.

You: I'm sorry for not calling. I just needed-

I thought of the right words to use. I needed what exactly?.

I continued to type.

I needed to give you space. I mean space so that you can calm down about everything that happened to you.

A message from Derek.

Derek: doesn't look like what Seyi?. You didn't complete the message.

I looked at the previous message and discovered he was right. I had be curious about Osas that I didn't finish it.

You: sorry. I meant to say that the man didn't look like her type of person she would like.

A message from Osas.

I clicked on it.

Osas: I'm not dumb Seyi. It's obvious your having feelings for me which is not appropriate because your engaged and I'm clearly in a relationship which I love and the only reasonable thing for you to do is distance yourself. I'm even surprised your replying my texts. An advice don't reply this text. Next we talk is when we are checking out your building. Have a nice stay with your parents.

As I read the ending I realised that I was clenching the phone and holding my breath.

I let out a slow breath.

Having feelings for her ?!.

Relationship that she loves?!.

Yes I have feelings for her. Feelings that I haven't felt before. Feelings I was trying to understand but she-

She doesn't feel the same way. I thought she may have felt the same way but I guess I was wrong.

Maybe she was really in love with Michael afterall but it wasn't fair!.

I felt my heart ache.

It wasn't fair. I'm trying my best to understand my feelings and she keeps making it complicated. She keeps doing things and saying things to hurt me.

I shook my head violently.

No Seyi. Look at it from her own perspective. If she had feelings for me it would have been dumb because here I am introducing my fiancee to my family. Not her but zina-

"Are you okay Seyi."

I snapped out of my thoughts and stared at Zina. She was wrapped in a white towel.

Her hair still wet. Her legs flashing beautiful at me.

I glanced away. " I'm okay." I stood. " I'm going for a swim in the pool."

She frowned. "Okay."

A. N

Hey family ❤️😁,

Omg!!! I'm feeling scared right now 😭😭

Osas had told Seyi that he had feelings for her and Zina is going to see it.

What would happen to poor Osas!!.

And also our Seyi 🥲. His feeling are just jumbled up right now!!.

I mean, He'll soon get married and now his having feelings, possibly love for Osas.

Will he cancel his engagement with Zina or get married to her. What will happen to Ola by the way.

So many stories to tell and yet... The story will be ending in chapter 41 😭😭.

Just kidding 😂💔

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I love you y'all.
      
To be continued.

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