Collateral Damage

‎Bright illuminative lights reflected on the stage as the crowd yelled and screamed with every changing light.

‎Blue,green, red , yellow...all reflected on the glass I was holding as the floor vibrated in sync with the speakers blasting music.

‎Friday nights are usually the busiest because people are starting their weekend off. So, all the men you could think of cowered at the stage gawking as the girls moved sultry.

‎"All you Gentlemen....." The announcer's voice echoed through the speakers "let's give it up for ja.....ja....ja..... Jazmine!!!!!!!" The crowd went insane as my eyes lifted staring into the dark corner of the stage.

‎I and every one watched in anticipation as the stage graced a woman all masked up living little to the imagination well that except her face.

‎She was the club's favorite.

‎ I watched as the men threw cash on the stage some sticking it into the side of her panties while some into her bra.

‎She was dancing on the podium and her body moved in sync never missing a beat. He long brown hair covered her face as she twisted her body to the side.

‎ I guess that was what attracted me to her. Her flexibility.

‎ The men seemed to move  closer mesmerized by her subtle  touch. With a smile on her face and seduction laced with every touch, she brushed against their faces with her fingers which brought more cheers. They wanted her close but she never went close that was the rule.

‎ I sat up as her number came to an end. Motioning for my guard, he came to my side immediately.

‎"Sir"

‎I nodded towards the retreating figure of Jazz glad he got the message. He scurried off leaving me with my eyes still glued to her figure lingering within the light.

‎Their conversation didn't take time as I watched her turn towards me then begin to walk in my direction. A bile rose to my throat as she got closer.

‎Why the hell was i nervous?

‎"Oh Mr Emilio it's always a pleasure to see you here" a silky Jersey voice trailed behind me as I sipped my whiskey my eyes never leaving her. I didn't have to look to know who it was.

‎"Madame Ron" my eyes still glued to the scene unfolding below me.

‎"Sir....." She trailed her fingers around my collar "heard you requested Jazmine's service"

‎"Is there a problem?" I raised a brow.

‎"No of course not just shocked to think that you sir have taken a liking to my girl Jazmine" she smiled.

‎"Liking?" I chuckled as I sat up straight "that's what you call your services these days?"

‎"Oh Mr Emilio you never change" she laughed "anyways.... She's waiting in the back...." Madam Ron's sweet smell hit my nose suddenly which made me flinch a little, as she bent so close her bosom was resting perfectly on my shoulders.

‎"Sir there's a problem" my guard cut her off as he came running in

‎"And what may that be?"

‎"A man is trying to cause a scene downstairs"

‎"Go on"

‎"He ran out of cash but refused to leave... He demands we loan him some but sir... He hasn't paid back the ones he borrowed" I sighed as I dropped my glass trashly on the table.

‎This man is as good as dead just when I was about to have a good time, how dare he. No one interrupts my leisure time and goes scot free.

‎I stood up with my guards behind me and walked towards the commotion breathing hard I could feel my hot breath in me.

‎I looked towards Jazmine who looked confused as she watched me walk away. I'm sure my guards will take care of her.

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‎The sight before me was pitiful. The man groveling on the floor was old enough to be my father. He was bleeding badly and my guards where still hitting him with no remorse.

‎ "Enough" I said as I stepped forward. The man immediately looked up,got up and ran to me. He held my legs and my guards came to pull him off me.

‎"leave him" I said as I kicked him away myself.d

‎"Sir ..... please.....have....mercy...." The man begged not looking up once. I scoffed as I looked down at him

‎"How much?" I asked my guard Juan.

‎" 5000 dollars" I  then nodded towards the man

‎"You have a family?"

‎"Please don't hurt them.... I beg you..."

‎"Hmm ......... Wrong answer "I kicked him with my shoes hard. I heard a squish.

‎"I do....but.. . I don't....." I kicked him hard and he let out a groan.

‎"You stop at I do....Common now Mr ... you are educated aren't you?"

‎"I have two daughters" the man said and I looked down at him this time with curiosity.

‎"What do you mean?"

‎"I heard you where looking for a wife you can take my youngest" the man said looking hopeful and that made me despise him more.

‎" And you think I'll take your cheap daughter as a wife?" I laughed at this. Who in the world offers their daughter on a platter for $5000

‎"It would be my payment...sir please you have to consider.." he trailed off about how gorgeous she was and sure I would be impressed which made me scoff in disgust. Such an excuse of a father

‎"And if I take her she'll be my payment?" I asked.

‎"No"

‎"No?"

‎"I can't give you my daughter for just $5000 you'll have to pay me more " the man stated. He wasn't looking at the floor anymore his head was held high as he stared into my eyes. Guess his greed feels fed.

‎"I've got to give it to you sir..... You've got balls for a cheap excuse of a man..." he flinched "did I strike a nerve? ". I really wanted to say no but his confidence intrigued me. I really wanted to see this daughter of his. And besides it's no secret that my father has been setting me up for marriage. He claims he doesn't want to die without a grandchild and also, due to my age.

‎"Sir..... "

‎"Ok... Drop your address I'll grace you with my presence and if I like what I see ... Then we'll have a deal and I'll pay you double" he grinned "but...if I hate what I see..i'll kill you and your family! Get him out " with this, his face turned pale but I could care less. I turned and went back to my business.

‎Jazmine.

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