The Rich And Bold

Humility

CHAPTER TEN

SAVANNAH

I could barely get enough sleep. I had dozed off so many times and eventually woken up many times during the night. I had turned so many times, hoping to get comfortable enough to no avail. I knew it was because of Scarlett but I still wished I could get enough rest for the day. I turned off my alarm when it rang. I finally gave up when I saw the sky had begun to change colour, the light of the day slowly appearing. As soon as I got out of bed, my phone began to vibrate. I quickly grabbed it and saw Cole's name.

"Hi, is Scarlett alright?" Those were the first words I could string out.

I heard him chuckle at his end of the line and I relaxed a little. "Good morning to you too."

"Good morning." I giggled.

"She's great actually. She's getting ready for school."

If I had experienced what she had I would have taken the week off. "Is she sure she wants that?" I asked.

"Apparently," Cole replied. "I'm coming over to pick up my car and her things."

My eyes widened. Shit! I had morning breath and I disgustingly drooled for the few minutes I was able to sleep.

"Hello?"

"Oh, sure. I'll have your things ready by the time you get here. Call me as soon as you get to the gate so that I can let you in."

I quickly rushed to the bathroom and picked up my toothbrush. I spread the paste on it and brushed my teeth in record time. I held my messy hair in a bun and rushed downstairs with Scarlett's bag dangling from my hand. I greeted the maid on my way to the door. I pressed the intercom and made the guards aware that Cole would be arriving soon and made my way to the driveway. It didn't take long before I saw him approaching me.

He was dressed in sweatpants and a sweatshirt. How could one man be so incredibly sexy? I watched his arms and chest as he made his way closer to me. The smirk he displayed drew out an appreciative sigh from my lungs. He broadened his lips into a smile when he got closer to me and I returned it, my gaze completely focused on his lips. I looked into his eyes next, which showed amusement.

I blushed and said, "Your car is in the garage."

"I got your text." He spoke. "I'm sorry I didn't reply early. I just saw it this morning. Should have come yesternight, but Scarlett wouldn't let me leave. She was still pretty shaken".

I nodded. "Once again, I'm sorry about that. Azalea and I just had one of our usual disagreements".

"It's really okay. You didn't know. She really is fine."

I nodded and smiled. "Come on"

I handed him his keys when we stepped into the garage. He immediately unlocked the doors and I put Scarlett's bag on the back seat.

"Oh, you can tell Scarlett not to worry, I already did her homework for her. She just has to type in the answers".

"Oh, that's nice of you. Thank you"

I smiled and leaned against his car. He smiled and took a step closer to me. I just wanted to pull him closer and breathe in his masculine cologne. He couldn't be any sexier.

I grabbed his left arm and said, "Your workout pays off."

He chuckled and grabbed me by my waist. "As do yours. I haven't seen you dance yet, but it is obvious you are quite a good dancer." His hand travelled to my butt cheeks as he spoke, and I drew him closer to myself. I traced his chest with my fingers, went up to his neck and laced my fingers with his perfect black hair.