Careless Whispers

18

"Make your way out!"

Obi was almost screaming at her friend on the phone. She couldn't enter due to reporters compounded in the reception and she was wondering what happened to the company overnight to warrant so much attention. So to stay safe, she stood in the shade of one of the exotic trees  in front of the building and put a call to her friend.

"Just enter, you are safe."

"not with the way I am dressed."

"Don't be silly girl, they are here to interview your boss."

"My boss? Which of them?"

"come inside.."

"I can't enter like this and this people look like they will devour the poor people downstairs."

"Oh...are you under dressed?"

"would you like to see your friend in the news tomorrow wearing fish net over pant and bra?"

Lola squealed at the end of the phone. "I am right there in a minute to see what could make the camera lenses crack if they try to take a shot of you."

"Oh please!"

"and also know what you are up to." Before Obi could reply her friend ended the call.

She used the time she waited under the tree to scrutinize what was going on in the reception arena. Something definitely was going on which Harrison must be aware of and the next thought made her heart hammer twice its beat. Maybe the video had already been released? That sounded like a question that she prayed immediately the answer would be negative. She began to panic, her hands were becoming sweaty as she watched the reporters littering the place. if it was the video, that means they would definitely eat her up with questions when they see her face. What would happen? How would she face people and explain how she got into such scandalous thing in the first place? would there be any difference  between her mother and her?

"Oh my gosh!" Lola eyes bulged as she appeared through the emergency exit door that was beside the building and Obi just understood why the door has been there in the first place.

She managed to behave normal by smiling. "Hey you too."

Her friend stopped before her to eye her form head to toe. "The hair, the bod and these make over. Tell me what is going on?"

Well, it warrant a question too from anyone who saw Obi Kwarther afro tucked into a fine black razor cut hair, dolled up in a black turtle neck that hugged every of her curves, a pair of black pants and a black sneakers and she topped it  black sunshade, with a pro make over that Lola knew she didn't have any skill to do any of it.

"You're attending a funeral?" she asked, chukling.

"You can recognize me?"

"Why shouldn't I? Are you disguising?"

"I just need to do something as fast as possible." She clutched her brown bag to her side tightly as she tried not to think about what was going to happen if Mide finds out. "but more stylishly to cover up. What is going on?"

"You are just lame that it pains me to tag you a bimbo at this risky time."
Her mouth formed a 'o' at what her friend just indirectly called her. "This guy has been hiding the information he has been getting from you and you think he is not smart than you getting into his house? Haven't you heard anything about Klerg this morning?"

"Everything in my life has been about Klerg for some days now. Let's go grab something light at the cafeteria before I take my leave."

Lola snickered at what Obi was turning to by forgetting it is not lunch time. "You forgot it is not 12 yet?"

"Oh... so tell me what is going on."

"Nope, you tell me that you are still not going to his house"

"Geez...lol? How did you even know I'm going there"

"Yea? Because you mentioned ultimate search and you are dressed up badly as a spy"

"I am already in lot of issues. my manager would be mad that i did not call in for sick leave but can't I hold my life for a moment?"

"So you still wont tell me? Then I will go back to my work. I just remember your oga patapata is your ex boyfriend so if you don't even come for a year, you will be pardoned."

"I just want to go and search Mide's house for any clue of the video tape while he is still at work."

Lola shook her head slowly. "Mide is out of the block at the moment. I saw him leave with one of the directors and I don't think it is a good idea to find you there incase he suddenly heads home. You need to be careful."

"He sneaked into mine and even lied that he wasn't there, he probably threatened someone with my video and you want me to call that love? I acted like I was fine in the morning because I didn't want him to suspect whatever I am up to."

"you lied to him that you won't be coming to work and what if he suddenly go home? I can't even trust him with you anymore and I can't let you go there alone."

"will you come with me?"

"No" she replied quickly.

"Oh..." it came out like a disappointment. "Stop condemning my plan then. I need to get the video and delete it before...wait...what is going on."

"There are about five to six news on your Mr. Harrison this morning and every one of it is sickening. I just hope this do not affect the sales for now."

"what?"

"every social media is talking about it. Instagram, facebook, I even got some of the gist on what.."

"tell me exactly what they entail."
"That is why you have a phone Obi, google it."

"I am not use to.."

"Obi?"

Both of them turned to where the voice came from. Harrison was standing beside the building and it was like he used the exit too. His security flanked out behind him. He looked damn too composed in his tuxedo as she gaped back at him. He didn't make any attempt to step forward instead his side was arched towards the garage. He must be trying to hide from the reporters. He didn't move indicating he was waiting for her to come over to him.

"What are you still waiting for?" Lola asked though her teeth as she avoided meeting the CEO eyes though they were standing wide apart.

"I don't feel safe with him, he should come over here if he really want to talk."

"Look at this mumu girl o. There will be commotion since you can see the reporters in the lobby and two, think of Mide suddenly drives in and seeing you guys together, he will use that as an excuse that you're cheating on him and you might not be able to get answers."

Everything her friend was true since her fiancé wasn't in the building at the moment and could drive in.

"see you later in the evening?" she asked.

"Sure, this should make you change your mind about going to Mide's house." Lola gave her hand a squeeze. "And stop looking at him like you want to chop off his head."

Obi suppressed a smile as her eyes never left Harrison. "I really want to do that."

"Later hun."

"Yeah." She waved at her and started walking towards where he stood like no man's business. As she took each step she really wish he would say something immediately she got to him. But no, he started walking ahead off her with his security into the underground garage.
They moved to their cars and he stood beside a particular one.

Obi marveled in silence as she got to his car because he was already behind the wheel. Why the rush when he made her come over? She got inside carefully as though she could scratch the beautiful interior. She was used to how Mide pampers his car. Sitting next to him, she tried to ignore the familiar feelings when he used a pencil camry.

He didn't start the engine immediately, the AC circulating the inside and she allowed her tensed body to relax a bit, cool air washing over her face.

"Are we going to sit in silence and behave like strangers?" she finally asked after she was becoming uncomfortable. "Is...is it the v-video?" she stuttered.