During the 3rd week, they finally got Wi-Fi on the rig and she was able to use her phone during the second shift but now she was regretting it because Osaze and Sofi were blowing up her phone with chats and video calls. She had to silence the phone during daytime

Sofi's reason for blowing up her phone was even reasonable, she was having a meltdown at work the new boss fired someone and she was freaking out. Worried she could be next but Toyin assured her best friend that she was indispensable and even if she gets fired there are so many indigenous oil & gas companies that would offer her a higher pay and a higher role than what she was earning at Hydra Petroleum. Osaze on the other hand was chatting her up every second to ask her silly questions like how to use to microwave, coffee machine, washing machine or where the switch to the security light on the balcony is. Seriously, microwave? Everyone knows how to use any microwave!

Also how did he survive the first two weeks when he couldn't reach her on her phone in real time. It's like he hasn't gotten any deal on Fiverr this week that's why this he has her time like this she chuckled.

After her final shift in the 4th week she decided to fly straight home instead of spending the night at their hotel because there was one last flight from the Island straight to Lagos by 7pm. The next flight to Lagos would be in two days so she along with 5 of her colleagues decided to skip the hotel and catch this last flight instead.

During the helicopter flight from the Island where the hotel was to the connecting Island with the International Airport, all her colleagues were talking excitedly about Sex, girls. Men tueh she thought.

They were all planning to throw a party this night in Lagos. The host, Emeka had already arranged 'clean babes' for everyone. She heard one of the guys who is married asking to join them jokingly instead of flying straight home to his wife and kids in Abuja and she shot him a warning glare.

"I'll tell your wife" She threatened him.

Emeka the ringleader intervened "See why we don't invite you to our activities you're bad market"

She gagged "Me attend your razz parties? God forbid!"

"Shey I told you guys she's a Virgin!" Emeka screamed and they all cracked up laughing at her.

"Please leave Aunty Toyin alone, she probably has church programme this night sef" Another one added.

She almost felt like bragging about cursed Friday but she received sense in the Last second and just ignored them. Because Emeka will still use that one to diss her one day. She also did not like to share her personal lives with coworkers. She does not befriend on a personal level or date any one she works with as a personal policy not even the service contractors. Plus all of them here are here (Except Emeka) are her Subordinates but they are all much more older than her.

When they checked in at the Airport she requested for a sit on the plane far away from the guys because they were still raving about the upcoming party and 'selecting' girls on their phones.

6:45Pm

While they waited for the flight take off she wondered why she had not heard much from her tenant today or even yesterday. He only checked up on her in the morning so she decided to look for trouble.

TY: This one I've not heard from you in 12 hrs I hope you've not burned down the house.

He replied 5 minutes later.

Sugarcane: Will you die if you just say you're missing me?

TY: Yes

Sugarcane: So you are missing me?

TY: No

Sugarcane: I've been busy because I attended a hackathon last friday and got to the semi- finals. Turns out I can't use my old company because of all the ongoing legal stuff. So I had to register a new one with CAC for the finals just in case I win. Very tedious process! Anyway Sorry I disappeared on you.

TY: I don't even know what that means but it sounds like good news, I hope you win.

Sugarcane: How are you? When are you coming back? I think there are ghosts in this house I'm scared

TY: Agbaya

Sugarcane: Agbaya that can make you sCrEaM 😉

TY: *is typing a message*

TY: *Offline*

Osaze's POV.

Was that too much? He thought. She's probably going to come up with another no flirting or no vulgarity Rule.

In their series of chats in the last couple of days, there had been some flirting here and there but no reference or mention of their first encounter whatsoever. He knew she wanted to bury that night and he respected her choice. He contemplated apologizing but he wasn't sure if she left the chat because she was offended or because she was busy. He decided to wait and see, or even apologize if she returns but he doesn't even know when she's coming back. This whole trip was supposed to be for 3 weeks but she said they still have more work to do offshore.

He's not going to lie he was missing her. He lived alone prior to this in Seyi's ikoyi family home and was fine with it but now he's used to her. He is also kinda worried about her. Her job is cool and all but, it is dangerous what if there's an accident or kidnapping on the rig. He knew it was not his place to be protective over her but he could not help it. The more he tried to suppress the feelings he has towards her the stronger and more complicated it got.

Maybe her absence is making him feel stuff that is not even there or amplifying something rather insignificant. She had better come back so they can get back to fighting each other....or come back just so he could see her.

He pushed the thoughts aside and started building the new website for the company he incorporated on his laptop but he also wanted to watch champions league so he sat in the living room to multitask. He has not taken any jobs on Fiverr because of the Hackathon series so he has a lot of free time. He really wants to win this one because the Prize is not just cash but seed funding from one of the biggest Venture capitalists in Africa.

11:50pm Toyin POV

She snuck into the house quietly using the fingerprint lock. She didn't want to use the passcode because the beeping sound was loud. She slept well all through the 2-hour flight and ditched Emeka and co at the airport with the official cars and took a Uber instead. There was traffic in Ikeja so it took her more than 2 hours to get home, Lagos wahala.

Her plan was to quickly take a hot bath and dive into her precious cozy bed that she has missed. It was Tuesday but she has the rest of the week off before going to the office to present her report to the general project manager. She hoped Osaze was asleep or busy coding in his room.

The lights were off in the living room but dim lights from the TV illuminated the living room enough for her to see. One of those football channels was showing with the volume almost muted. He was seated on the 3 seater sofa in a reclining position with his hands behind his head on the headrest. She moved closer to observe him chuckling quietly.

His laptop was open on his lap the screen displayed an animated screen saver. The soft blue and purple lights from the TV cast a warm glow on his face and chest. He was shirtless. The temperature was icy because the air conditioner was on. He must have dozed off while working. She smiled realizing she has gained points she will use to diss him tomorrow.

She picked up her bag and wheeled her box quietly to the room then dumped everything with her backpack beside her bed. She took off her sneakers then tiptoed back to the living room with a small light blanket to cover him. She knew he grew up in Canada and all but, she wasn't comfortable with any one being shirtless in such cold temperature she didn't care if he was an eskimo it was cold.

She wanted to first gently take the laptop away and close it then tilt him down to a much more comfortable position since he looked like he was just trying to catch a little nap between his coding sessions. She should wake him up to go to his room but she knows he is not going to sleep again if he wakes up and sees her.

Immediately she took the laptop off his lap, his eyes fluttered open then with quick reflex he sat up and grasped her wrist in a strong grip. The laptop fell beside him on the couch. He tapped around the couch on the other side, searching for his glasses mild panic written all over him but unluckily for him she found it first and seized it to tease him chuckling wickedly in the process.

He calmed down and smiled when he recognized her voice. She thought about how fascinating Long-sightedness is because she is standing right there in front of him but he can't see her clearly at all without the glasses.

"Toyin? You're back?" He grinned but his eyes weren't particularly focused on her they only focused when his gaze fell on the TV and other things that were farther. His eye prescription must be high! she thought.

He tried to collect the glasses but she held it above her head. He could see the glasses now that it was far enough above her head so he tried to reach for it again but she changed the hiding place to somewhere closer. She hid it in chest inside her t-shirt.

He was still holding her wrist so he pulled her down and she crashed onto him.

"I'll frisk you O" He warned.

She tried to get away but he caught her second hand and pulled her in closer to him her knees fell between his thighs so he restrained her in securely then released her hands and started searching her.

He ran his hands through her hair, face as his hand moved down to her shoulders she threw both her hands up again to confuse him but when her hand went up his right palm fell from her shoulder to her breast and they both froze for some seconds.

He quickly stopped frisking her when he realized where his hand was but the contact sent ripples of heat between her legs and sent her heart racing. His hand was very warm in contrast to the coolness of the living room. In addition, she was wearing a very thin mesh bra today not one of those padded ones so she felt every bit of it.

He released her knees "Ok you win, give me my glasses....pretty please?" He smiled charmingly again.

His smile looked 10,000 times better now without his glasses. His eyes were struggling to focus on hers but she knew he couldn't make out her face especially with the poor lighting. She stole glances at his face, his defined lips was so fucking hypnotic, the deep pink of it contrasting against his dark skin drove her crazy. She was snapped out of her deep adoration by the bulge rising between his thighs, it was pushing up against one of her knees through his light Nike joggers. She could feel it even through her jeans. Did the contact turn him on too? She noticed he looked uncomfortable so she stood up and Immediately she did, he slammed his legs shut to hide it.

Shocking even herself she hopped back on his laps with her knees across his thighs then sat down slowly. This time it was him that was caught between her knees. Honestly she didn't know what got into her or where the raunchiness came from maybe it's because she heard too much nasty talk from Emeka and co or maybe she too needs this like the guys after spending almost a month away in the middle of nowhere with drilling machinery.

"What are you doing?" He chuckled still looking cute and hot AF.

"You don't want your glasses back?" she slipped it out of her chest and wore it carefully for him.

"I didn't know you were coming back today," He said unable to hide his joy.

"I wanted to catch you in the act, breaking one of the house rules" She tapped the tip of his nose.

"Apologies for disappointing you"

"You're shirtless in a shared space" She raised her eyebrows.

"You were not around now. Also you didn't knock you're the one who snuck up on me this is like minor trespassing"

"Fair enough" She said as she wrapped her hands around his neck.

"So what do I get for being a good boy?" He bit his lower lip.

She was searching her head trying to come up with an answer to his question but their eyes locked and they were having one of those telepathic discussions again. Almost as if they were saying with their eyes what they couldn't say directly to each other in those flirty chats or calls. However, the good thing is that they both recognize this phenomenon well.

The hunger in his eyes was as intense as the force with which that thing between his legs jammed her. It was almost magnetic she couldn't help it, his hands glided to her waist as she planted her lips on his.

They kissed each other hungrily with his hands travelling wildly between her waist, thighs, back and knees. He wanted to touch her everywhere at the same time. The taste of him made her loose all home training and everything that has been holding her back, she wanted him, all of him and she wanted him right now. When both of his hands finally found their way back to her waist he pressed her down onto him like he did the first night they did it and this time she felt THE SUGARCANE he wasn't hiding it anymore.

AN: Honestly you guys are amazing! i am seeing readers that started reading this the first day i published coming back here right after i post an update despite the fact that i disappeared after promising to update and it is just so heartwarming. I am very grateful and it motivates me to keep everything aside and just keep writing.

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE LOVE AND SUPPORT!

I will surely under promise and over deliver on all my works this year.

Next update: Wednesday 20th 10pm

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