Monae's POV

I released a deep breath and tucked my braids behind my ears as I walked to the window seat, sighing again. Everything is awkward and tensed not only between Michy and I but the whole house as well. Even Asabrewaa and the employees around have noticed it, they're beginning to as questions and I honestly don't know how to answer them.

Asabrewaa in particular, I can't just tell her my heart has been broken by the man who never proposed to me. You see how crazy and lame that is? He wasn't my boyfriend in the first place, I just caught some stupid feelings because of how he treated me and as a result of that, a huge gap has been created between us.

And truth be told I'm tired of the gap existing between us. I didn't want to admit this initially but living in this house doesn't feel the same anymore with Michy and I not talking avoiding each other.

I was the very same person who told him to stay away from me and now I'm regretting it, I can't take this hide and seek anymore and neither can I take this guilt that is eating me up lately. I've taken everything away from Michy, his house, his peace and his employees. He hardly stays at home now and when he is, he stays clear off me and the workers because I'm always around them to fill the void that is in my life due to his absence.

Last night he was supposed to come home but he didn't, I waited for him the whole night so like I talk with him. I was left disappointed, I only hope he comes home today, I'm determined to you know set things right between us again.

The reason being, I'm tired of what's going on, I miss him too. Ha, I never for once thought I'll say this but this house isn't a home without Michy in it, without him, this house is just a strange place I live in. I wanted to leave but my heart my body didn't want to so I let it be and stayed here.

Something caught my eye when I looked out of the window, I saw it clearly since my bedroom is on the third floor and facing the compound of the house. I blinked twice just to make sure I wasn't imagining things but when I opened it I saw the same thing.

Michy has gotten out of a car and was standing beside it with a lady who's back is to me, the both shared a hug and he kissed her before she got into the car and drove off. He turned back with a smile on his face as he walked into the house.

His girlfriend?

Yeah duh, who else, his mama?

I rolled eyes, my subconscious keeps getting sarcastic everyday. But back to what I just saw, she's definitely his girlfriend, the longing smile on his face after he turned back proves that she is. He's never had that kind of smile for me before. Why would he, I'm not his girlfriend.

I need to drill this in my head, he isn't mine! I wiped my nose as I realized I had been crying again.

To be so lonely by Harry my ringtone came off, stopping me from crying the more. I picked it up on the second ring, "hey."

"Come down for breakfast my dear." Asabrewaa said over the phone.

I nodded but said okay since she can't see and hanged up the call. I stepped out of the room and as I did, Michy's door opened, he was also stepping out of his. I glanced at him and saw his already on me, they lingered on my face briefly before he looked away. It was then I noticed the bags under his eyes and his stare sent a ripple of longing through me, I wanted to get closer to him and scold him for it but I held myself in check, backing away. We aren't friends anymore and I remember I told him I don't care for him so...

We walked to the elevator and stepped in at the same time. The ride was silent and tension thick in the air, I struggled to remain calm but deep inside I was going through a lot of battle. My brain was jammed up, I want to forgive him so we move on and be how we used to be but what I saw a while ago is still vivid in my head and coupled with the feelings I have for him I'm not sure he and I can be friends. I can't be just friends with him when I have this huge strange feelings in my heart for him, it's going to ruin our friendship because I'll always be expecting him to reciprocate what I feel for him.

"Nae." Michy called me softly, his voice so low it was almost impossible for me to hear but I did and looked over at him.

He gestured with his eyes to the door, that's when I realized we were at the down floor. I let out a small smile and stepped out nervously before he did, I scurried away to the kitchen.

"Where did I sleep last night? My two favorite people in the same space right now?" Asabrewaa exclaimed with a huge smile on her face, looking at me then past me to... Michy.

"I'll leave now." He said as he backed away from me but he glanced at me, "I didn't know she was headed here."

"Wait a minute, you just got here so why are you leaving?"

"I forgot I had a urgent work that needed my attention."

"Sorry my dear but you aren't going anywhere." She told him with a tone of finality and took hold of his hand as she showed him back into the kitchen. "You've worked all day long this whole week, give yourself a break..you're overworking your self and it isn't good for your health."

I couldn't help but agree with him as I nodded my head. His billion dollars company is his life that he slaves himself to it but he seriously needs a break for at least five years, seriously. He caught me nodding and smiled a weak smile, I returned it and looked away, blushing.

"What is going on with you two?"

"Us?" We said in unison and when we noticed it, we glanced at each other.

"No me, of course you two. What is going on?"

"Nothing." We chorused again and chuckled this time around. I felt the tension that was between us slowly shifting and before I knew it, Michy was in front of me.

He clasped our hands together, looking down at me since he's taller than I am. "I'm sorry.. for being a jerk, a douche, scumbag—"

"Hey." I cut him off, chuckling. "Be easy on yourself will you? It takes two to fight, I'm sorry too.. I caused this whole thing as much as you did, I was so stupid—"

"You aren't stupid Nae, you're far from that and I've never met anyone like you."

"Will you two kiss already?"

I snapped my head in her direction, "w..what?" I stuttered as I blushed and shot her a playful glare.

"Asabrewaa." Michy called her but it sounded like a warning.

She shrugged, shooting him a glare as she stuffed her mouth with a cupcake. "It's either you two are dumb or just trying to be, it isn't just me okay all the others around haven't chosen to be blind like you two are... we can see the undeniable attraction between you two."

She said and walked out leaving Michy and I alone but before she did, she smirked at him and he only rolled his eyes which made me giggle.

He cocked his brow at me, giving me a what look.

"Nothing." I said rather too quickly and giggled again. I have no idea why I'm giggling, maybe I'm very happy Michy and I are cool, I feel like a heavy burden on me that I've carried for like two weeks now has been lifted off me. I feel light and carefree.

"So what now?"

"What now?"

"Us." He replied, walking over to the fruit basket and picked a peach before moving to the sink and washed it.

I had my eyes on him all this while and I watched as he sent the fruit to his lips, he swirled his tongue on it before taking a bite out of it.

As he masticated, his Adam's apple bobbled and I stared at him, with my mouth slight parted, what he did was so sensual and I'm sure he didn't notice it because he kept on chewing then licked his lips as he made moan like sounds.

I was lost for some moments as I daydreamed, imagining how his lips will feel on my skin and his teeth as they gave me love bites on my neck and body or those glorious lips of his...oh gosh.

I unconsciously moaned but covered it quickly with a cough when I caught Michy look at me in amusement. It was so embarrassing I'm sure he must have heard it yet he didn't say anything.

"Water, please." I dramatically demanded as I beat my chest to add effects to it, I'm trying so hard to cover up my moan, gosh.

He nodded in understanding and I lowered my head to hide the smile and chuckle that were fighting so hard to come out. Damn, I can act like a pro!

He handed me the glass of water and I took a sip from it.

"Was that a..." He didn't continue.

I instantly shook my head, denying it. "No, I must have choked on my saliva."

"Was I so appealing you were drooling?"

I couldn't help but chuckle and roll my eyes, I forgot for a sec he can be so cocky especially with his looks. "You wish." Lies, lies, lies.

"I don't do guys like you." Another lie that came out smooth, I don't why I said that.

His smile dropped but he quickly covered it up with a smirk. "What guys do you do then?"

"Guys without good looks."

"And why is that?"

"They won't cheat and break your heart cause they know you're only considering them."

He instantly broke into a fit of laughter, I did too but he did it so extra. I had to stop and stare at him, Michy tucked his hair that gel on his eye behind his ear then wiped a tear or two.

"Are you serious cause I find this hella hilarious."

"Yes.. of course I am." I said, trying not to sound hurt and stop the smile from creeping out because he bought the lie.

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The sun was out today so I thought why not go out to the pool and take a swim so I master it, the weather was calling for one urgently and like an obedient servant, I obeyed gleefully.

I'm so excited to go swimming on my own, it's been so long I last swam, my last was with Imo at home when she was teaching me the baby steps which was I think a week before I was thrown out and it's been weeks I came here, I've lost count of how many. These last days were pretty difficult for me so.. on the other hand I'm totes gay Michy and I are back to us... yeah I'm rolling my eyes and sighing too, we're just friends like before, nothing extra which is disheartening but what can we do?

After searching through the closet and stuffs, I came across no bikini or swimsuit. Michy and I didn't buy any during those times we went out shopping for clothes, I didn't see how handy there we going to be since I wasn't going to swim but today I'm seeing it's importance and there wasn't a spare one around the house.

I rolled my eyes and in my head, I was like why have a pool when you own no swim wears.. no like why have the pool in the first place when Michy doesn't care to swim, I've never seen him take a break to even walk around the house for an hour so you get me?

Since I didn't get any, I settled on my red colored lace high neck bralette that unfortunately showed cleavage since it's so thin and see through as well as showing the side of my boobs and matching red lace panties that fortunately cover my butt cheeks.

After wearing them and checking myself about in the mirror, my jaws dropped to the floor... your girl is looking bomb af like Amber Rose bomb, you see that thing? I have intense dislike for skimpy clothing but I must be truthful here and not a hypo, I fucking love how I'm looking right now.

I have no problem with wearing this around the house, the pool is away from where the male workers are who're only the security guards and Michy is somewhere in the house, he told me he some work to do so don't worry no man will see me like this. Besides I have thrown onto my swim wear, an oversized shirt, so I'm covered.

I'm currently at the poolside, I just got here. Setting the tray filled with my brunch on the next ledger lounger, I tied my braids into a bun on my head before putting on my oversized shades to protect my eyes then reclined on the lounger.

I have no tanning cream with me, I'm brown already but a little shade like caramel so no tanning, I love my skin just the way it is.

But a little tanning won't hurt. That's what my subconscious is telling me but no, no, I ain't agreeing with that...

My stomach growled so I had to turn the other side and as I did, I took the plate of pepperoni croissant and bowl of tomatoes sauce then sat them between my thighs. I began eating and zoned out, the food was damn good and I was enjoying it tremendously as I licked my lips and moaned at every bite and dip.

However, my little party was interrupted by the buzzing of my phone, I wiped my fingers on a table cloth before taking it and checking. As I unlocked it, I found I had a new message from Imo.  I read it while I took a long drag of smoothie from the straw and sent it aside.

But I nearly choked on it from what I read, I couldn't help but laugh. Imo! This girl doesn't know when to censor her words erhn?

Imo_❤️
You getting dicked already you forgot your sissy?

Me
😂😂stfu you and I know you talking shit
I typed a reply and pressed the send button. Judging by what she sent, I can tell she's in a good mood which is pleasing cause the last time I saw her, I wanted to cry myself.

She sent her reply and we texted back and forth, bickering over irrelevant hilarious things before Imo told me she is going to text me later and that she's still at the office. I was surprised, because Michy didn't go to work I thought it's weekend.

By the time we bid bye to each other via the texting, half of the food on the tray was gone. I had eaten them while having fun with her, looking at it, I took that as my cue to get into the water already.

I removed the shirt and tossed it somewhere. As I did that, I heard a sharp intake of breath behind me and I turned to face whoever it was. I had the shock of my life when my eyes landed on Michy who stood there with a stupefied look on his face as his hazel eyes hovered on my chest then down my body to my legs.

I cowered, looking down at my body, I suddenly felt conscious of what I was wearing and I can swear I saw lust consume his eyes as they darkened and dilated, taking every inch of my body in a way as if he was storing it into his memory.

His stare alone, his stare alone.....my heart was beating madly, my skin tingled. I was shocked at myself, all these things were happening to me all because of his stare.

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Darkened and dilated eyes🌚 hmm🤔