002 A crush on her

Lucien Rodriguez 

"Any news?" I queried my best bodyguard and private detective Jeff as he walked into one of my underground houses.

"Yes boss," he said, bowing his head in respect. 

"Speak" I ordered. 

"She wants to work in club forte as a private dancer," he said and paused.

I raised my eyebrows immediately, glaring at Jeff whose head was still bent, I stood up from the chair and paced nervously around the room.

"And why is that? I thought she had a job?" I questioned.

"She had quit her job two days ago, something about raising money to support her boyfriend's mom who is due for a heart surgery" Jeff retorted.

"That cunning bastard put her up to this?" I asked frustratingly but at the same time, I tried to remain calm.

"Book a section with her, she will only dance for me and no one else, offer the owner of the club any amount to get it done" I ordered sternly. 

I had fallen in love with a simple girl, I met her a few months back, and it was more like love at first sight

I had gone to say hello to my cousin brother, when she walked in looking so adorable, she caught my attention, and ever since that day I can't seem to get her out of my mind, I had my best bodyguards follow her all day and that was how I got to know she had a boyfriend, one she loved so much and is willing to do anything for.

I found out afterward that her boyfriend was having an affair with her best friend, they were only playing her, taking her hard-earned money from her, all in the name of paying for his sick mother's hospital bills. Damien's mother died five years ago, and yet that cunning bastard chose to lie and deceive a woman who loved him with everything she had.

I wanted to deal with him but then I couldn't get myself to hurt Ava, she loved him and if anything happened to him, Ava would be very devastated and I wouldn't want that.

"First, you had her followed, and now she's going to be your private dancer, you must really love her?" Carson my cousin brother asked, he was sitting across the table, a playful smirk plastered on his face

I gave him a quick glance and turned my gaze away.

"You don't need to answer that, I have my answers, it's written all over you" Carson retorted with a taunting smile, he looked like he couldn't believe I was capable of loving someone.

"You do realize your mom wants Olivia for you? That girl is clearly into you. All you have to do is throw a ring at her and boom, she's your wife" Carson teased, laughing slightly.

"Don't you have work to do? Or is it that you enjoy teasing me" I replied, a playful smirk on my face.

"Of, course you know I enjoy teasing you" he replied, his gaze fixed on me.

"So what now?" Carson continued.  "You're really going to a club for a private dance? But you are not even into this kind of thing" Carson said, bursting out in laughter. 

"What?" I said, glaring at him, Carson is my best cousin and best friend, he had always had my back since we were kids. 

"You know, I kind of pity this poor girl that doesn't know she's been followed by the almighty Lucien Rodriguez," he said, still laughing. 

"What do you mean by that Carson? I'm only looking out for her" I said, my face gleaming, this is how much effect she has on me.

"You're blushing Lucien, you're blushing because of a woman, now this is serious, I haven't seen you feeling this way about anyone before," Carson said, his face beaming with smiles.

"Okay, enough of the teasing, I have work to do," I said, adjusting myself on the chair,  Carson can be a handful sometimes. 

"Well, she's such a beauty to behold, I'm not surprised she got you hooked even without knowing, too bad she's stuck with that jerk of a boyfriend and a best friend who is just pretending to be nice" Carson cursed under his breath. 

"So about the dance? For how long do you intend to do that?" Carson asked.

"As long as I can" I replied with a smirk.

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I was so nervous and anxious as I sat down in the private room, my face masked.

My heart skipped as the door cracked open and Ava walked in, taking my breath away, she looked so gorgeous and I must say I was thrilled to see what her next action would be. 

She stared at me, more like she was anxious to see what I looked like through the mask.

And then she slowly walked towards me, my heart kept racing as she bent seductively, taking my glass away, with a smile on her face.

Gosh! Her smile was contagious, I couldn't resist staring at her, and a smile crossed my face, even though she wouldn't see it.

"Tequila? Nice choice" she muttered.

I chuckled inwardly as she said that.

She was so determined to go straight to business, and as she turned and my eyes trailed her body subconsciously, her tiny waist, her big ass sent down shivers down my spine, her curves were astonishing, she was greatly endowed. 

"Ava right" I managed to ask, stopping her.

"Yes," she said, probably dazed at how I got to know her name. 

"Can we not dance today, can we talk?" I asked calmly.

"Who talks in a private dance section?" she asked fiercely, more like she was getting pissed at my request. 

"I do" I replied calmly.

"Don't get me wrong, I know it's weird to ask that we talk instead of the actual reason why you're here and I also know that I'm out of line and talking is not part of your job description but I mean, I would be having a section with you for quite a long time, why don't we just talk today and dance maybe some other time" I explained calmly.

We got talking and I was intrigued by her sense of humor, she did most of the talking while I listened to every detail. 

Our section was meant to last for an hour and we exceeded the time as we both were carried away with the warmth of each other's company, we just clicked immediately and I would do anything to just stare at her all day while listening to her inside jokes, she's feisty.

"I should go now, my time is up," she said, jolting me out of my stare, as much as I would love to pay any amount to extend my time with her, I didn't want to scare her either with my too many requests. 

"Okay, I had a great time thank you," I said.

She wanted to leave when I stopped her.

"Here, for the extra time and any inconveniences it might have caused" I retorted, bringing out a pack of dollar notes from my pocket.

She flashed a smile at me and said.

"Thank you for being thoughtful but that won't be necessary, I had a great time as well. See you on our next section Mr. Anonymous" she replied and walked out of the door with her heels clicking behind her.