MY LAWYER

SOPHIA'S POV

Oh no, it's morning already! I still feel so sleepy and a slight headache.... Peeping through my half closed eyes, I notice the rays of sunlight brightened the room even while the curtains are closed.

Damn it!

This alarm is just too loud and my ears hurt with the sound. But something doesn't seem right; I remember, i did set my alarm and it doesn't sound this loud.

What the heck was that?

I force my eyes open as soon as I heard a hand on the alarm.

Looking at all the unfamiliar arrangements and furnitures. 'How did I get here?' I ask almost in a whisper, before hearing a yawn from the other end of the bed.

I focus my gaze on the male figure, while struggling to clear my eyes from sleep. Everything is flooding back, I now remember. I drank too much last night; but why on earth in a stranger's bed for crying out loud. "Good morning, sunshine!" The young dude moves closer with a smile and trys to place his hand on my naked tommy...... I raised the blanket up!

Fuck, am naked! Oh no, this is bad!

I jump out of bed, this can't be true! We made love last night, because I see our clothes scattered on the floor. Without hesitating, I drag the blanket to cover myself and rush for my clothes.

"Please, don't leave like this! Let's talk about it! Am sorry, okay? We were smashed and things got out of control." He says, putting on his pant.

Is he serious?..... Argh!

The young dude is average, looks young, maybe in his mid twenties. He's got a nice body, shinny black eyes and pink lips, of which I consider normal. He have an innocent look but am not gonna fall for that. He also have a funny looking ears! Am just so irate, that am scared of what will occur of am to stay longer. Who knows, I might just plant a punch and break his nose.

He's on his bed, staring like a helpless child; not enable to say anything. I'd better hurry out as fast as possible, before I explode.

After some minutes of arkward silence while I dress, he walks up to me, "See bae, I love you already, can you be my girlfriend?" Placing his left hand on my bonny shoulder. My forehead skin fold in lines as I furrow my brows.

Now, his crossed it!

'What? You must be insane! What do you really take me for? You should count yourself lucky, I didn't call the police for sexual harassment.' I strike his hand off my shoulder and gather my belongings into my fancy rabbit bag.

'Where is the lav?' I ask and he points to the right door, just opposite where we stood.

Washing my face with the cold water running from the tap, I feel heavy. Looking at the mirror above the sink, 'I look pale!' I mumble. Now remembering am at the idiot's house, with anger, I work out of the toilet, collect my phone from his drawer, where he kept his too! Without a word, I head for the door.

"Wait! Let me drop you off in a better environment, so you'd find your way back home!" He trys to stand up, looking for his car keys, I guess.

A brilliant idea but I need no assistance from him, 'fuck you, plonker!' I walk out and slam the door shut.

So irresponsible! He made me feel cheap, gosh, I don't even get his name.... Whatever, fuck him! Well, frankly, I did and it irritates me so much.

Going home with no cash is just so impossible. Walking down to the road side, after walking pass some group of club girls romancing their clients in front of the hotel. Waving an upcoming taxi, and jezzz, his price is high.

God dammit!

I will now have to trek down to the nearest bus station around, I just pray I don't faint, my tommy is grumping already.

CHARLOTTE'S POV

"Charlotte, open up quick, my legs hurt alot!" Someone is banging the door and the voice sounds like that of Sophia. She didn't call to tell me she's coming over!

Opening the door wide enough, Sophia runs to a sofa with her hands covering her sobbing face.

She's crying!

Am confuse and seriously don't know what to do now. Should I ask or let her talk first..... Oh my, what do I do? What might be the problem?

I have to move, I can't watch her cry like that without doing anything, 'Sweetie, what is the problem, you know I got your back anytime?'. I sit close to her and hug her from behind; I pray it helps her feel relax, like that of Olaf hugs in the famous Disney animation, 'Frozen'... 'Is your dad okay?' Now trying to remove her palms off her face.

Finally, she rises her head up! "Dad's okay!" She says with a pathetic sigh.

I walk to the kitchen, get a glass of water and fill it with chilled water from the fridge. Through the open doors, that leads to the sitting room; I see Sophia, staring at the novel I was reading earlier. She must have guessed the content, because I see a smile on her face.

Handling the glass of water, "thank you!" She says, like a baby, avoiding eyes contact tho! Her eyes look red and puffy.... "Please, can I make use of your bathroom?" Sophia says after drinking half of the water.

'Sure! And you owe me some explanations for this drama.' I peck her forehead and she force a smile.

* * *

I furrow my brows, 'what? And withou...? That's not good at all; you've got to run a test.' I exclaim, with anger streaming in.

I still can't believe, asking to date someone you barely know anything about, just because you took advantage. Mtchew! I wish I got to see him, I swear, I'd bury my fist in his face..... I know Sophia wanted to party and get drunk bur I never thought it'd be that bad. I had something to do, that's why I didn't follow.

Shit!

"The dude looks young and handsome. But due to what he did, I cared less, let alone ask questions.... I was trekking down to a bus station, I got directed to. Well, when I saw some familiar places, then I knew, I've trekked a long way to your street." I hear the shower go on.

'Yeah, truly there is a bus station not distance from here!' Lying down on my bed, with my hands spread out. I know how frustrating it can be for Sophia and I don't wish to be in her shoe.

Sophia opens the door; with my second pink towel wrap around her chest, and her wet hair, dripping water, like a tap that isn't properly offed.... The towel exposes from her thighs, down! Showing off her sexy hips and legs. Even with all her suffers, her shape 8 isn't affected and her skin, spotless!.... I don't think a guy can resist, except he's made uo of brick. Her sparkly blue eyes are just so seducing, her blushi-pink lips and her dimples; she's just so beautiful but life is being unfair to her.

"Hey, you've got food in your kitchen? Am starving!" Sophia yawns and sits close to me on the bed.

'Let me check it out!' I rush to the kitchen, pour in some cereal into a bowl and add milk. 'I've got cereal here, do you mind if I add sugar too?' I ask, standing at the door of the kitchen entrance.

"Oh please, no sugar! Enough milk will do!" Sophia replies huskily.

Carrying the bowl and made my way to the sitted Sophia's sitted on a wooden stool, all dressed up in one of my cloth; drying her hair with the towel she wrapped earlier, 'here!'.

She raises her eyes to meet mine, "thank you so much! And hey, I took your clothes." She chuckles and grin

'It's okay!' Sitting on the bed again and watch her rush the cereal, 'I ran out of food stuffs and the fastest I can prepare.' I say but she's paying less attention, because she's eating like a greedy squirrel with nuts.

Deep down, I wish I can be more help to Sophia. Irrespective of what she's going through, the pains and stress; she's feeling hurt but still smiles and act like everything is all cool.... I love her strong will and respect her for that, she just deserves a better life.

SOPHIA'S POV

Charlotte just entered the kitchen to get me a glass of water, I stared around and notice she was reading a novel, titled, 'Shadow of Night'. Am not surprise because she just loves reading romance stories, but doesn't have a romantic life... She keeps saying, "single life is the best." Crazy girl, I just keep wondering who broke her heart!

Charlotte is a tall natty girl, well, maybe not too tall. She's well mannered and have a nice skinny body. Her shoulder length brown curvy hair, pink lips and full dark eye brows; drives men crazy but no man drives her crazy!

Charlotte, only believes in fairytale dudes! To top it, she's a die hard fan of the Korea movies and her favorite is 'Moon lovers; scarlet hearts'. I'd remember watching it with her! And her favorite Korea character is Lin Min Hoo!

She's just too fairy! Lol...

Well, Charlotte is more like an elder sister than a friend. She's just too caring!

As I eat the cereal, she broke the silence, "so did you get the job you applied for?" Rising her left brow, expecting a positive response I believe.

'I didnt!' I reply and swallow the last mouthful of the cereal, before I continue, 'they need three cleaners at the company and some persons had applied long before I did.' My voice was shaky..... Tears are forming up!

Charlotte walks up to me and rises my face so our eyes could meet. "Dear, it's okay! You will for sure get another." She gives me a sympathetic grin and pecks my forehead.... Looking into her eyes, tells she isn't happy too.

'Okay, okay, am sleepy!' I yawn; drop down the bowl on a stool and strench myself on the bed. 'Talk to you later! Now, I've got to rest my body. And my headaches badly too! Today have got to be marked somewhere as the worst day of my life.'

"Shut up and sleep!" Charlotte smirks but I know my words got to her.

SOPHIA'S POV

'what's the meaning of this?' I question the young dude approaching me... All this good for nothing dudes, that can't drive properly, am sure it's a birthday gift!

Well, it all started after I left my working place, sorry, my former working place; while strolling home, this young man almost knock me down.... But after he walks out of his car, damn, his not handsome but hot! Lolz...

He's stare at me is cold and his eyes hold no expression. "Am sorry!" He apologies like a puppet and turns back to his car.

What?... Just like that?...... This dude have got to be kidding!

'Dont you think it's quite too early to drink? So if I wasn't looking, you would have knocked me down and just say sorry like a demoted robot?' I ask while walking after him, but maintaining few steps away, because I feel too small; he might kick me out!

"Watch your words, Whatever you are called by! Like I stated earlier, am sorry! So you better walk out!" He says in a strident tone and before I could say anymore, he enter his flashy sport car and zoom, his off!

Staring at the yellow sport car until it's out of sight... I recall the scene, he's so rude and an ass. But well, his beautiful! No mistake, Shakespeare prefers beautiful for such good looking man. And his suit looks great on him too!

ZACK'S POV

Immediately, I walk into the board room with my personal secretary, everyone stood; all looking smart in their well ironed suits and knotted ties. I stare around to ensure no one is missing, before sitting and everyone sit on their chairs too.

'Mr. Alex, you may proceed!' Relaxing well on the chair, as my gaze remains on Mr. Alex as he walks out of his position, holding tight to his files.

"We have two issues on ground to be discussed. In the files in front of you, is a copy of what am about to talk on.... I will first start with the threat! Right now, we are having less demands on our sells, making the other companies have a bigger advantage, especially the K.N.O.W.S LIMITED.

I came up with an idea; if we are to increase the quality of our products without tempering with the prices. I bet, it's gonna work like magic! We need to add at least 2% more and see how it goes." Mr. Alex pauses with a reassuring smile, while examining everyone for an objections but got none, so I made the move.

'Mr. Alex, I have a question! Don't you think it's gonna need more money?' I ask; dramatically playing with my pen on the wide wooden - squared desk, just to look or should I say to show more seriousness.

"I thought of that too and that's why I made research for companies that will supply us with the raw materials, but base on a lower price. I got two! One with lesser price and the other, the same price with our suppliers but with higher supply of raw materials." Mr. Alex replies; showing the pictures of the companies in the big screen on the wall.

'Interesting, but pray it works! You know how much I hate nonsense!.... If anyone opposes to this idea; you are free to work on it privately and summit to the board on our next meeting. Mr. Alex you can commence with the next issue!'

With a grin, Mr. Alex stretches his suit and turn to the big screen. "Yes sir!.... This organization on the screen is ESTHER'S COSMESTIC COLLECTIONS is going bankrupt and need companies to buy their share and their worth is so affordable." He stops; cleans his sweaty face, even with the air condition on, then he continues, "I was wondering, if we buy all their shares, probably 70% of which they have no choice than to accept. We will advertise their products and since we are one of the popular companies, it won't be a problem to get the public attention. We could gain alot while still operating with their name since we can't fully go into cosmetics.... And you don't have to worry, I have also make enquires to prove the cosmetics are good, witnesses who confirmed to me." Mr. Alex exhales heavily as he finishes.

'Am really impress! You amaze me! I will give ur second suggestion some thoughts but you are free to make documents for partnership, so once I accept, the signing of the documents won't be delayed... You may have your seat now!' Other members applus him; as he walks back to his seat, close to Mrs. Jones.

'I need everyone of you to take this organization's growth serious! Like Mr. Alex, whose always on the look out for the betterment of the company.... This meeting is over and Mrs. Jonas I need to see you in my office in the next 20mins, with the documents I asked you to prepare for me.' Walking out, while others clears the table, I turn left to my office direction.

Sigh! What's Simon doing over there?

Simon sees me and pretends; the female stuff on the other hand, rushes back to her work. "Hey big bro, what took you so long to get here? You know, I wanted to drive over to your house, to pick you up, myself." He follows me to my office! I spot Simon unknown to him; signaling the cleaner to meet him up later.

What an asshole he is!

Simon is a cool guy, with less temper than I am! He's more like a junior brother, who loves teasing and sticking his nose in my personal life. In fact, he knows all of me! I have too, grown fond of him, that made the press calling me a suspected homosexual, a year ago, but thank God for his dad, Mr. Davis, who came out to sue some of the gossip sites.

Irrespective of the fact that Simon is an ass, his also good with advice, sometimes, lol. His rich too but works with my company because his dad, thinks his too small to run a business. And I agree with him!.... I thing about Simon is the fact that he loves ladies and and his clothing. Today, his in a blue and white stripe polo shirt with a pair jeans and sneakers.

'I almost ran a girl over! I had to apologize and she started acting like a bitch, that she is!' Simon's got a smirk and ain't saying a word. 'What's up man, why that face?' I ask while sitting down.

"Finally, he talked with someone new and ain't his worker or a sex worker!" Simon chuckles; sitting on a sofa opposite my desk, with one leg cross to the other.

Son of a bitch!

'Here he goes! What's he driving this conversation to?' I mumble.

"You should try humming it! Because don't know what a whisper is. You don't have a person life, it's always about shouting and commanding!" Simon says and leaves for the door.

I will kill that boy!

CHARLOTTE'S POV

It's over three weeks now, I've not heard from Sophia and she snubs text sometimes. I wonder how she's faring and it scares me.

"Hello dear, good afternoon!" Sophia yawns in the background.

'How are you?' It's been a while I heard from you! I had to call!'

"Yeah, so sorry! I've been so busy with things. My rent is gonna expire soon and I still haven't gotten the money for it. You know I have to work hard at the new coffee shop!" She replies!

'Are you chanced to go shopping this noon?... And don't worry, bills on me. But don't pick too much!' I hear a laugh in the background.

"I've got a night shift, so I'd be ready in the next 20mins!" Sophia says before I hang up.

CHARLOTTE'S POV

We are now shopping for snacks.... I just love the smile I see on Sophia's face. She's pretty! How I wish, she will get a responsible dude, who'd make her enjoy life as suppose.

'I wanna get some chocolate cupcakes! You know how much I love them, right?' I say, winking Sophia.

"Okay, your Highness!" She says and we laugh out loud.

As we walk to the cake area, while laughing, Sophia unknowingly pop into someone and her reaction tells me something.

"Are you now spying me?" Sophia hits the young man's chest.... Damn, the guy is cute!

"What's wrong with you little bitch?.... Do you know me? You know what? I'd pretend and overlook, like it never occurred. Now get the hell out of my way!" The young man says; and some people brings out their phones to record the scene.

Am feeling embarrass, the way everyone is with their phones, recording; I guess Sophia's beginning to feel the awkward interest of everyone. Because she's just calm and faces down.... The young man who notices the mood of Sophia, turns around and back at us.

"I'd better not see those videos on net, because I will surely find the source and sue, for interfering in one's privacy." He shouts to everyone's hearing and phones went down but whispering is much. Some huge looking men walks in and follows him out.

I have seen that face somewhere but can't pin point. I can hear crowds outside and i guess it's the paparazzi.

Who is this guy?

Dragging Sophia to my side as eyes were now on us. Just as some persons trys to approach us, two huge men stops them.

"Mr. Zack assigned us to make sure you two don't get harass by this people. Take this caps!" One of the huge men says, while waving us to move.

We made our way to sales girl, she calculates everything quickly and smiles at us like we are the best customers she's ever have. She didn't ask for money but stretches out some cash to Sophia, which myself and Sophia looks back at her with a confuse smile.

The lady smiles even more and says in a whisper. "Mr. Zack played and said the change should be given to you! He described you!" The lady points at Sophia, the continues, "Miss, you are very lucky! Wish I can be in your shoes right now!". She smiles and moves to attend to other customers in line.

I hope she didn't mean that because Sophia's shoe, isn't worth trying!

SIMON'S POV

'Why do you look like shit?' Asking Zack as he walks out of the car.

"I really don't wanna talk about it!" Zack walks pass me with a frown.

'Hey bro, is it because of the scene at the supermarket?' Zack turns to my direction, I guess he wasn't expecting it. Now, he turns back to the entrance and walks straight to a chair.

"Get me a glass of water!" He says, immediately I step into the living room.

'Sure! And tell me about the gir! Couldn't get a good view of her because you blocked her and she had her face down.' I demand and he raises his hands up to show, he surrenders!

"But I fucking hate the fact that people don't listen; just so they get popular or famous..... Who knows how many million have watched the videos and number of shares. Oh Lord, I don't wanna think about it! " Zack groans and mumbles, as I walk back into the living room.

'Hey bro, chill! They should do whatever they want to, am happy because even when am not with you, I get jests about your activities! Am just so happy that you are on your way of getting a sexy girlfriend.... Zack I don't mean bestie but a real lover!' Now sitting opposite Zack, as he rolls his eyes. Then drinking the glass of water like a thirsty crocodile, lolz...

ZACK'S POV

Immediately Simon talked about my bestie, I remember my dear Angelina. She's more than a best friend to me. If not for that she keeps pushing me away, I would have her for a girlfriend.... I love everything about her; starting from her character to her innocent face and dressing codes. She's a fashionista! I don't seem to find any like her.

"Where have you travel to?" Simon's small shout wakes me to reality. His being talking for some time now.

'Am sorry!' I chuckle and stand up from the chair. 'Make yourself comfortable, the house is yours! I really feel a slight headache and need to rest my head' I move to the staircase.

"Your house is just too boring. Try bring in a lady to this house, I can chat with anytime Angelina is not around. Am not a girl that would always stick around to keep you company." Simon shouts from the living room.

'Crazy asshole!' I mumble, still climbing the stairs but am half way now.

"I can hear you, loud peacock! You know, on net, everyone is asking the girl's name?" Simon shouts back and I pause.

I don't even know her name; well, it's so better that way!

'It's not my business!' I shout back from the upper stairs.

SOPHIA'S POV

"How did you get to know him?" Charlotte asks; looking curious.

'We met some weeks back, he almost knock me over with his flashy sport car.... Apart from that, I know him not!" I giggle; looking at Charlotte whose busy with her phone.

"Maybe his very popular and wealthy to have drawn such attention. Did u see how the paparazzi rushed him?... Jezzz, the scene videos have gone vary. But in all the videos, your face didn't show clearly because you faced down. They are requesting for your name. 'Who is she?'" Charlotte reads from her phone, as she raises her head to look at me; while eating one of the doughnuts we bought from the supermarket.

'Let's arrange the items!' Pointing at the bags, changing the topic. And thank God, she didn't insist, even still busy with her phone.

* * *

'Who is Zack?' The question flood back to my head, as I turn on the shower. Remembering his face and how my hand touched his chest, at the supermarket.

Goosebumps... 😣

Oh what are my thinking?... Stupid me! Walking out of the bathroom naked, Charlotte rush in not minding am nude!

"He's a billionaire!" Charlotte shouts with excitement.

'How do you mean?' Picking up my bra from the bed, after drying my body.

Points to her phone, facing it to me! "His a young wealthy man, single, handsome and very popular! He's worth $131 billion!" She smirks!

'That's alot of money!' putting on my pant now, 'At least, he's got the entire money but here I am, looking for how to pay my rent and also pay my dad's bills... Am just too tired!' Heading for my wardrobe to get my clothes.

"Don't let that spoil the fun now... The internet is hitting up with questions about your identity. Some say you are stalking him, just to get popular." Charlotte, stares at her phone while talking to me.

I really don't need the paparazzi following me around.

"But hey, why ask me, when you've got a phone to check it out yourself."

'I will later!' I utter drily!