Purple Romance

Seeing how she was looking at her face, Paula smiled and shook her head, 'so the intruder from that night is Betty, if I tell her Andy spent the night in my room, she is going to keep bugging me' Paula thought to herself before answering Betty, ''you're thinking too much Betty. Andy and I don't have that kind of relationship for him to sleep in my room''

''Really?'' Betty sighed relieved.

''If you are so concerned about where he slept; shouldn't you ask him personally?'' Paula raised a brow at her and she flushed.

''Well, it's not that I don't trust him. I was just curious…''

''Paula'' Andy called and the two ladies turned and saw him and Leslie. The two walked to them.

''Andy, Leslie'' Betty put on a pleasant smile.

''What were you two doing together?'' Andy asked and looked at Betty suspiciously.

''What? Did you think I was bullying your friend?'' Betty said and chuckled dryly.

''That is something you are kind of capable of doing?'' Leslie said and Betty hit his arm.

''I wanted to go over to the pool and invited Paula to join me''

''But, I told her I was a little tired and couldn't go''

''Let's all go and have fun together, Andy, maybe she will listen to you'' Betty said and tried to touch his hand.

''If Paula doesn't want to go to the pool, then she doesn't have to''

''Are you saying that because you don't want everyone else seeing her in a beach wear?'' Leslie whispered into his ears and he pushed him away, but the flush on his ears proved him right.

''I will see you all around, Leslie, can I talk to you for a minute'' Paula asked suddenly making the three to look at her.

''Huh? You want to see me?'' Leslie asked and looked at Andy who didn't seem pleased at all.

''Yes, you. Let's go to the lobby'' Paula pointed at the seating area of the lobby and started walking away.

''Don't tell me she likes men like Leslie who are players?'' Bella said loudly and Andy looked at her before walking away. 'Wait for me, Andy'' she said and ran after him.

At the lobby, Leslie sat across Paula. He was somewhat uncomfortable around her and he didn't know why. Plus, the way she was looking at him made him feel that she didn't like him at all.

''Paula, what did you want to talk about?'' he asked.

''Lisa'' Paula said.

''Lisa? Is she someone I know?''

''Listen, I don't know what kind of deal you two made and how good the…'' Paula flushed before adding 'you know… that. In any case, Lisa is my best friend. She is like a sister to me and she means the world to me. She might appear tough and wild but she is very delicate. If you hurt her, I will chase you down right to hell if that is where you are and kill you''

''Lisa is your friend?'' Leslie asked surprised. He didn't know because he hadn't actually seen the two of them together before.

''Yes, and she told me about the no strings attached kind of relationship that you two have going. So, I am warning you, make sure you don't hurt Lisa. I don't like you at all because you seem like the type that plays with women and then leave them. So, while you two are playing around, if you ever get tired of her, make sure you end it with her cleanly and don't leave her hurt''

''You don't like me, but I like you for my brother. You seem like that type to take relationships seriously and Andy is the same way''

''What are you talking about?''

''Do you think he is too old for you?''

''Since when did this conversation turn into Andy and I?''

''Since you are so worried about your best friend, take it that I am also worried about my brother and who he is hanging out with''

'Andy and I are just friends''

''Is that so? Then, don't you mind that Betty is around him?''

''I came to this trip not knowing that Andy owned this place, so I don't care what he does with his life. I am not that nosy''

''Okay. I will make sure I don't hurt Lisa, but you also make sure you don't hurt my brother. He has been through too much pain already''

''We are done here then; I will take my leave'' Paula stood up.

''Andy will be curious about what we talked about here? should I tell him that you actually see him a more than a friend?''

''You…'' Paula glared at him and he chuckled.

''Don't worry, your secret is safe with me. see you around, Paula. It was nice getting to know that you and Lisa are best friends'' Leslie said and walked away.

''Is he a wizard or what? How did he know I was beginning to see Andy as more than a friend? Aye, that's enough rubbish, Paula'' Paula took the drink and bottle water, going towards her room.

…..

As soon as Leslie entered the office, Andy looked up with a curious gaze. Leslie knew he wanted to know what they talked about.

''How much are you willing to pay for the information I will give you?''

''How much do you want?'' Andy asked right away.

''Give me your jaguar to go for a spin for a week''

''Deal''

''Wow, you are giving your precious car away just like that for a little piece of information? Andy, you have really changed so much in such a short time. This lady must be important to you''

''Just tell me already''

''First, we spoke about her friend. Turns out she is good friends with Lisa''

''Your no strings attached woman is Lisa, her friend?''

''Surprised right? I was too. Who would have thought this could actually happen?''

''Tell me what else did she say to you? Didn't you talk about me?''

''We didn't exactly talk about you, but I found out something for you''

''What did you find out?''

''She doesn't think you are old for her. In fact, she doesn't seem to care about such things''

''Really? Did Paula say that herself?''

''Em and… well the rest you will find out in no time since you are quick witted. But, I didn't know you could be so jealous in the cutest way, Andy? You seemed happy that she didn't want to go to the poolside''

''Shut up''

''I can already see you falling hard for her, Andy''

''The key is in my office at the capital. If you bring the car back not in one piece, I will cut off your head and trade it for a new one''

''Wow, slow down. Do you think we are acting chainsaw apocalypse or something?'' Leslie's phone buzzed and he removed it and his lips curved into a smile.

''Who is calling you?'' Andy asked him because his smile was rare.

''Lisa just texted me that she is already at my apartment. I have to go'' he said and stood up.

''How are you getting there? It's more than a three-hour drive''

''Same way I came. I came with my jet. Can't keep the lady waiting'' he said and walked to the door before turning to say something else, ''right, make sure you hurry up and make that woman yours. I saw a few men eyeing her. She won't be single for long if you don't hurry up''

Andy frowned and picked his phone. He wanted to give her a call but thought against it. He opened the files again and decided to work on them instead of allowing Leslie's words to get to him.

A little late into the night and Andy was finally done with his work and shut down the computer, putting together the documents neatly on the table before he stood up and picked his phone.

When he went out of the office, he looked at the time and murmured, ''is so late, she would definitely be sleeping. I will just speak to her tomorrow'

Arriving at the lobby, Andy went and took his room keys from the receptionist and turned to go and saw Paula coming out of the mart and he frowned. He looked at her as she made her way towards her room and he called her.

''Paula, what are you doing in the middle of the night out here alone?''

Paula flushed when she saw him. She was holding the can mixed fruit juice that Betty gave her. Andy went closer to her. ''What is it?''

''Em, I don't know if I should say this or not?'' Paula said and frowned uncomfortably. Andy stuffed his hands into his side pockets and asked her.

''Just tell me already''

''The thing is, I overslept and didn't wake up in time for dinner and now I am very hungry. I wanted to change this drink for a milkshake but the mart is closed'' her ears turned red as she lowered her gaze.

Andy chuckled and shook his head. He removed his right hand and held her wrist, ''come with me''