Chapter 5

My first week was hectic, I would come home drained to the extent where I would skip dinner and head straight to bed. I got to know a lot of people and learn a lot more. I was getting used to the fact that I was now working and it's really hard to wake up early, really hard.

I'm on my way to the gym with my ear buds plugged in my ears and the song Run Up by majer lazer booming in my ears. I decided to wear my black gym shorts and a neon green sports bra with black Nike trainers. I head to the big blue ball and sit on it while I lift the small weights.

A few minutes later

I feel a tap on my shoulder . I choose to ignore it but I feel it again, and again and I turn to face the douche that was disturbing me. As soon as I see who it is my irritation turns to anger. Eric ,my -ex.

He has the nerve to show his face after what he did.

I remove one of my earbuds giving him an annoyed look. "What do you want? " I ask him.

"Geez, nice to see you too Lola. "He says holding his heart as if in pain.

"You're wasting my time Eric, I asked you a question. "I say coldly.

He looks hurt but I could care less, he deserves it.

"I saw you and wanted to find out how you're doing. "He says scratching the back of his neck awkwardly.

"I'm fine. " I say and place the earbud back in my ear. In a second both of them are pulled out of my ears and I immediately stand up already turning red with anger and my hands bowling into fists that are ready to be launched.

"What the fuck are you doing. "I say through gritted teeth as my nails begin to pierce into my skin.

"Trying to talk to you. "He says simply.

"I DONT WANT TO TALK TO YOU!!!, DONT YOU GET IT? "I yell at him and I see his lip twitch at my response. Everyone was looking at us now.

"Shh Lola, you're making a scene ."he says looking around us.

"Well, I wouldn't be making a scene if this piece of shit in front me wasn't here would I? "I hiss at him and he glares me angrily and that gives me slight satisfaction.

"I just want to fix things. "he tries to reason with me.

"There wouldn't be anything to fix if you had just kept that dick of yours in your pants and not stuffing it in what was it by the way ? Four other vaginas !!!" I state grabbing my stuff and walking towards the door. I exit and start running but he's quick to catch up with me and pulls me against him. I push him away as I feel the tears of anger threatening to come out as he forces me against his chest again. I hit him hard on his chest but he doesn't let me go and the tears stream down my face as I helplessly punch his chest.

"Leave her alone ! "I hear and the next thing I see is Eric on the ground holding his jaw.

Ohh is this not cliché.

I turn and see Nathan behind me looking furious as his nose flares in anger. He clenches his fists causing his veins to pop up looking more visible. He was wearing a dark orange tee , grey sweats and grey trainers.

I wipe away my tears and walk away and hear Eric yelling.

"I'll get you back Lola! "

In your dreams fuck face.

"Hey!, wait up. "

I walk faster but he runs and grabs a hold of my hand and I stop.

"What are you doing here? " I ask.

"I was driving home and I saw you...err- "he says and I look at him.

"Say it. "

"Being harassed? "He asks and I nod. I begin to walk again letting go of his hand but he takes it again and I look at him dead in the eye.

"What are you doing? "

"I think this is me holding your hand, what do you think? “He says dryly

I laugh silently

I notice the little braided middle part of his hair and smile.

"That looks good on you. " I point at it and he smirks .

"Really? "He asks

"Yeah. " I state walking away.

***

"Nathan, you've got a meeting to attend in ten minutes. "I tell him .

He lifts his face and looks at me with a small smile before he nods.

I take that as my queue to leave so I turn towards the door causing my blue heels to click in the process. I exit and enter my office, I walk towards the couch suddenly feeling tired I plop down on it and feel my eye lids getting heavy.

Tap, tap.

I groan and turn on my side and sink myself further into the couch.

Tap, tap.

I get irritated and open my eyes almost instantly on the fifth tap to glare at this creature that caused my wonderful dream to vanish.

I had a right to be angry, because once I wake up I can't continue my dream. It just leaves!

When I notice who it is, I rub my eyes and sit up straight still feeling a bit drowsy.

"Nice to see that you working very hard, "he says sarcastically and I narrow my eyes at him.

"Easy for you to say, "I yawn, "you basically just come here to sign papers. "

"I do work. "He defends himself.

"Which is? "I say mockingly.

"A lot of work... Time to go home." he says

"Aha, I knew you had nothing! "I say getting up and fixing my blue blouse that had untucked itself from my high waisted black slacks.

"Shut up. "He says leading me out the door.

I don't reply but I just simply walk (run) towards the main doors so he wouldn't catch up with me and force me into his car like he's been doing the past week. I open the door and storm out and head in a different direction he wasn't ever going to think of. I begin to slow down as I think I'm far enough for him to see me.

I check the time on my watch 8:07.

I hear a sound from behind me and I know I've heard before and it hits me. Nathans car gliding smoothly along the road!, in my direction!!

I know it's pointless but I take off my heels and start running as fast as I can. I hear a rev coming from the engine and I know he's increasing the speed.

Dang it

I begin to slow down when my legs don't cooperate with my brain keep going I tell them but that only brings them to a halt. Seriously!?

I crouch holding my knees ,I lift my head when I hear the car slow down and see him smirking.

"No one runs away from me." He says.

"I already did. "I state walking towards the car opening the door and sitting.

"You know what I mean. " he says with a straight face.

"No, nope, I don’t. " I say .

He doesn't retort but just starts the car and starts driving in a direction that doesn't lead towards my home and I turn to look at him but he is just focusing on the road.

"That's not were my house is. "I say pointing straight ahead.

"I know ."he says without even looking my way.

"So go back!, are you trying to kidnap me?, because if you are please have mercy on me what have I ever done to you?, I'm still to young to go through this I still have places I want to go to I'm not even a grandma for crying out loud I'm not even married I have so many th-

"I'm not kidnapping you !"He interrupts me and I slowly remove my hands from my hair that I was currently pulling on.

"Oh. "Is all I manage to say. I was a little embarrassed because of the things I had said.

"Don't make a sound. "He says.

"Isn't that what the kidnappers say. "I ask feeling a bit scared.

He glares at me and I press my lips against each other and look out the window watching the lights blur as we pass by.