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Chapter 4: Who Is She?
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2024-06-27 23:22:14Phillip’s POV
I felt bad about getting her fired, I had truly behaved like an ass and her response had been justified.
After she had left, the supervisor bent over backwards to make sure I wasn’t mad at her behavior.
“Please forgive this insult, Mr. Dale,” he said, a little panicked. He was worried I would report to the manager and he would lose his job. “I promise it won’t ever happen again. I don’t know how she was hired, but please rest assured I will make sure you never encounter such ill-mannered staff here ever again.”
“You should not have fired her like that. I already told you it was nothing, it was just a slight misunderstanding,” I insisted.
“But she insulted you, sir, that is completely unacceptable.”
“And I have overlooked it. Please give her another chance.”
He stared at me as if wondering if I were drunk.
“I am happy you can overlook the incident, sir, but she cannot work here again. She went against our policy. It would set a bad precedent if she was allowed back, sir.”
I gave up the argument and nodded. He instructed the head waiter to attend to me and left.
“What is her name?” I asked the head waiter as he poured my wine.
He lifted his eyebrows in mild surprise. “Becky, I am not sure of her surname. She has only been here a few days. Please don’t let her horrid behavior upset you, sir.”
Upset me? I wasn’t upset at all. I was interested in the waitress. I didn’t know why. Maybe it was her boldness, or because she had done what I thought was impossible.
Earlier, when I had arrived at the club, a valet hurried towards me as I stepped out of the car.
“Good afternoon Mr. Dale,” he greeted me politely.
Wordlessly, I handed him my keys. The guard almost bowed as he held open the door for me. I ignored him.
I have been coming here for years. Membership of the club was inherited. My grandfather had been a member and one of the founders, my dad had been a member, and now so am I. All the workers were always anxious and eager to be nice to me, no matter how rude I was to them, and I am ashamed to admit I often was, especially was days like this when everything seemed to be going wrong. But I made it up by being a heavy tipper.
I thought it would be fun if one of the staff told me off one day. It would make a nice change.
I chuckled softly. Not happening! Who would be brave or stupid enough to talk back at Phillip Dale?
Now someone had, and I found myself wanting to know more about her.
“Do you know where she lives?” I persisted.
The head waiter frowned slightly, clearly puzzled by my questions.
“No sir, I know nothing about her. Like I said, she had only been here a few days. And I can tell you she is not a good person. I’m happy she was sacked. She is rude, nasty- “
“Thanks very much,” I cut in curtly. “If I need anything more I will ask.”
He bowed slightly and left. My phone rang, it was my cousin, Frank.
“Where are you?” He asked.
“I am at the bar,” I told him.
Seconds later, he walked up to my table.
“Sorry, I am late.” He dropped into a chair. “Traffic was ugly. Let’s move over to the restaurant, bet you are starving.”
“Yes,” I said absent mindedly.
We moved into the restaurant and ordered lunch.
“What’s up? You look defeated?”
I told him what had happened to the waitress.
“She really called you an ass?” Frank laughed.
“I probably am.”
“Bold! So what does the girl who put Phillip Dale in his place look like? Tomboyish?”
“No, not at all.”
“She was beautiful,” I thought, “with lips that looked like they needed hot kissing.”
I was shocked by my thoughts.
“Firing her was harsh though,” Frank continued.
“I know; I feel bad about it. I tried to speak on her behalf, but it’s no use.”
“Well, it happens.”
“I have tried to find out more about her. Maybe I should ask the manager for her address?
“Why?”
“So I can go see her and offer her another job.”
Frank frowned. “Go see a waitress? Is that a good idea? She is probably living in some slum. You could get robbed.”
“I want to make it up to her for getting her fired.”
“So? You are the customer. She should have been politer. Anyway, she can get another job.”
“I still think I should make it up to her.”
Why? A voice in my head asked, is it because you admire her courage and hot figure? Admit it, you are falling for her, aren’t you?
I was shocked at the idea. Falling for a woman? A low class at that? Impossible! Not after all the hurt and betrayal I had received from a woman. I have vowed never to love again, and I mean it. Frank was right. I had better stop this stupid idea of seeking her out.
“You know what, forget it," I told Frank, “I am just nuts. She will find a job without my help and even if she does not, I don’t care.” I changed the subject. “Ms. Bright is leaving on Sunday, and I still have not gotten her replacement. I don’t know who is going to take care of Gran.”
“Have you tried agencies to help you get someone?”
“Yeah, but the people they had sent, Gran, did not like their looks.”
“So what will you do?” He asked me.
“Later I will put out an online advert for a live-in caregiver. Maybe I will get lucky.”
“I hope so. Gran needs a lot of care,” he said.
He began telling me of a deal vital to the company, but I was half listening and half thinking of the feisty young girl. What is it about her
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Phillip’s POV“Frank! What the hell! Is this a joke?” Rebecca asked.I just stared at him, too lost to find my voice.“Does it look like a joke, Rebecca?” Frank sneered.“Frank, what are you doing?” I finally was able to mutter.“We are working together. Are you surprised?” Celine asked.“What? So Dom is working for you?” Rebecca asked in astonishment.“Sure. He has been my eye in the house from the day he was hired,” Frank smirked. “His job was to keep an eye on everyone there.”“Why?” I asked, stunned.“Are you asking, you idiot?” he laughed. “You really think I like you? You are dumber than I thought.”“We have been working together from the beginning. We knew each other before he introduced me to you, so it wasn’t so hard to come along,” Celine grinned.“So all the sabotage I have been having at the company, and the investors pulling out because of a false rumor, you were behind it?” I flared at Frank.“Yes. And I also told Jessica to dump you. I told her you were having an affair
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Phillip’s POVIt was quite late when I got to the beach. Throughout the drive I kept wondering if I was doing the right thing. The kidnapper had phoned me on my way down and asked me to meet him there. He had told me to turn off my handset, and leave it in the car, warning me not to try anything stupid. The way he spoke, I guessed he was somehow observing me. And on my way down I had a feeling that there was someone coming behind me. I pulled up in front of the rundown abandoned building on the edge of the beach that had once been a warehouse. I did everything I was told and stepped out of the car. The air was cold and damp. I could hear the waves and my heart raced as I walked towards the building. I touched an old wooden door and it opened. It was dark inside, but the moonlight streamed in. Everywhere was quiet.“Hello!” I called out. The empty building echoed back at me.“Anyone here? Rebecca?”“Put your hands behind you!” A voice said quietly behind me.My heart skipped, but I o
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Becky’s POV“It has been awhile hasn’t it?” Celine sneered.“So you are behind this? You are working with Dom! I guessed it.”“I am not the only one, stupid.” She laughed.“Who else? Your dad, right?”“You don’t need to know. Did you really think you and Phillip would get away with what you did to my family?”“We didn’t do anything!” I said angrily. “He did. My dad lost his company and reputation because of him! Now it is time for payback.”“You won’t get away with this, Celine!” “Save it! We already have. We are going to get money and get rid of you both.”I swallowed nervously.“What do you mean?” I demanded.“Simple, stupid. We are going to get ransom for you, then make sure you are never seen again. Are you scared?” She asked mockingly.“It won’t work. Phillip has probably informed the security agencies. If you kill me, you will regret it,” I said bravely.“He hasn’t, and he won’t. Besides who said anything about killing you? Although I would have preferred that, my partner has
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Phillip’s POVSandra and Jenny looked at me anxiously as I hung up.“Well?” They asked.“The caller is asking for two hundred million dollars.” Sandra gasped. “When does he want it?” She muttered.“In five days.”“I will pay for it.”“Do you have that much money aunt Sandy? Your company may collapse,” Jenny told her.“I don’t mind,” she said. “Okay, I will pay half. Can you make up for the rest, Phillip?”“Wait, you want us to pay the ransom?” I asked, surprised.“Of course,” they chorused.“No. We are not paying any ransom. I will call the police.”“No! The kidnapper warned you not to, remember?” Jenny said.Sandra joined her. “She is right. We will keep it quiet, pay the ransom and Rebecca will be returned to us.” “Come on you two, you can’t really believe that? What if he gets the money and we never hear from him or Rebecca again?”“It is a risk we have to take,” Jenny said.“I prefer to risk going to the police,” I insisted.“No. Pay the money. It is the only way to get her bac
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Becky’s POVI groaned and twisted as light infiltrated into my eyes. My eyes still felt heavy and that arrogant fragrance was still hovering over my nose.I thought I was at home and was drifting off to sleep again when I heard a cellphone ringing somewhere. The ringtone sounded like mine. I forced myself to open my eyes, and realized with a shock that I wasn’t on my bed at home.Quickly sitting up, my head spun a bit, and realization hit me that I was on an airbed. I looked around and noticed how small and dusty the room was. The only thing visible being the airbed and a portable toilet. Light streamed in from a glass window that had metal bars.Where am I? I thought.I scanned through my brain to recollect my past. Then I remembered. I was at the cemetery, about to leave when I saw Dom standing near my car. I remembered the hankie he tossed before me before I went blank.My heart skipped a beat. Did Dom kidnap me? Why? For money or something more? I tried to stand up, but I felt a p
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