Jordan's POV
I furrowed my brows in confusion as the GPS says "Dan Mario." Dan Mario is a club and I looked again at the billboard. How the hell will my client ask me to meet him at a club? I sigh in frustration. This is a huge contract or else, I will never step my feet into a club. I make sure to lock my car door and keep the keys in my pocket. I clench and unclench my muscles as I walk towards the door. I walked inside the rowdy hall and searched for the "corner" my client said he was. A young lady in an exposed body hug walked toward me with a seductive smile. "Want some boobs?" She asked staring at her exposed cleavage and rubbing her nipples from the outside. She nauseated me. Everything about this club does. I wanted to shove her off my face, but ended up making a faint attempt on politeness by waving my head, before walking towards a secured area. The screams from the club are heightened when an artist goes on stage singing God knows what. The party lights blinded me as I finally found the "corner." I see a bouncer securing the area with a large gun. The bouncer nods his head at me in approval as I approach, and ushered me in. I see my client receiving a blow job and a massage from two strippers. "Oh, that's good baby," he says with heightened pleasure. The bouncer makes a little cough to announce his presence as my client shoots cum into the slut's mouth before closing his trouser. A fat man with a little dick. Disgustingly, I look at the ladies as they feel my gaze and immediately leave, not before my client slaps one of them in the butt cheek. She giggles and shakes her ass, leaving the room to us in privacy. "Mr. Yates. Oh, welcome." My client said with a toothless grin, holding a smoke in one hand and a drink in another. I held myself in place to avoid asking him what the hell he was doing in a club. For a business meeting at that. "Nice to finally meet you...?" "Ohh, it is just Daniels. Let us drop the formalities." He said with that grin again. "Okay. Let's get down to business Daniels." "No, no, no. Not so fast. You barely got here. Relax and enjoy yourself. Get a girl or something. You are at a club, man." He said with a laugh. It takes everything in me to avoid smatching his head on the glass table between us. "I am relaxed. Business before pleasure," I replied curtly. "Whatever you say, Mr. Yates" he answered with an emphasis on the "t", before taking a long sip from his glass. "So," I started, "my company will be supplying 360 bags of chemicals to yours in the next few days." "Yes. I heard that a lot. What's your price?" He asked. We had already discussed this on the phone. I wonder what was wrong will him. Maybe a kick on his balls could solve everything. "200 billion USD," I said as a matter of fact. He queered his eyebrows. "150 USD," He replies, making a toast to me before he drinks again. "The price is not negotiable. I thought I told your PA beforehand?" I ask with a queered expression. "She told me that... In bed, but that doesn't matter, does it? That's why I called you over. To bargain it. CEO to CEO," he said with a mischievous smirk. I study his face, hoping for a punch line. Waiting for him to tell me he wasn't one of those bosses who slept with their employees, but it never came. The only thing that rested on his face was an annoying smirk. One I wish to wipe out from his face completely. Little wonder the bastard chose a club for a meeting. "Then we have no deal," I replied. "180 USD and last," he said with a wicked smile. I felt sick in my stomach and needed to get out of there. "We are not bargaining this, Mr. Daniels," I said standing up. "200 USD it is then. Relax, I was just messing with you. Do you know what humor is at all?" He asked, shaking his head in laughter. I sat back, furious about this whole deal. "Why don't we make a toast to our contract?" He asked, pouring me a drink into a spare glass. I sigh and pick up the drink. I sniff it suspiciously to make sure it is not alcohol before I take a sip, dropping the glass down. "Now that was not so bad, was it?" He chuckled. "I will be sending in the upfront soon. Drop your number with my PA." He said, in an attempt to leave. "One more thing," I said, looking up to him. He cast an irritated glance at me with a confused expression. "What?" "I want the last payment after the last supply," I said, cautious that he was in a hurry to leave. "You will get it. Any other thing? My driver is waiting outside." He asked before leaving as I shook my head. I stood up and made for the door before I am hit with dizziness. What the hell? I muttered, holding my head with my palm. The pain seems to stop as I search for the door with my other hand, the room spinning suddenly. I feel so turned on and drowsy at the same time, and I knew I'd get blue balls if I didn't release myself somewhere. I held the doorknob and opened it, only to see a man blocking my path. "I need to pass," I screamed at him over the loud party noise. I need to get out of here and drive off immediately. "Not going to happen," he said and carries me upstairs. I lost myself to the beat of the distant music and gave in to unconsciousness.MICHELLE'S POV I decided to find my footing around Aunt Rita's new place and subsequently search for a job. I knew that getting a high paying job will be difficult at my aunt's place will not be easy. I walked down the busy streets of Florida, feeling a sense of desperation creeping in. I had to find a job, and fast. My aunt's promise and the dwindling funds in my bank account were taking a toll on my mental health and I know that sonner than later, the little amount I have on me will finish too. As I turned a corner, after walking aimlessly, I spotted a small café tucked away on a quiet side of the street. The sign above the door read "Cozy Cup Café," a name I know Lizzy will definitely laugh at. What caught me was the aroma of freshly brewed coffee wafted out, enticing me enough to come inside. I pushed the door open and stepped inside, my eyes adjusting to the warm lighting. The café was cozy, with comfortable-looking armchairs and small tables scattered about. The walls w
MICHELLE'S POVI didn't want to get my hopes up, so I maintained a neutral look as I walked with the water. I walk towards her room and find her clutching her head with a frown. "What's wrong?" I asked, seeing her furrowed brows. "I...I think I have a concussion. The pain is unbearable." She whimpered and I stare at her in wonder."Do you think we should visit a hospital?" I asked."No, I'll be fine. I just need a pain relief drug and everything will be perfect," she said confidently and I find myself believing her. I help her take a pain reliever with the glass of tap water I fetched. I surprise myself by patting her back reassuring as she wrinkled her face from the taste of the medicine. I waited for the medicine to take effect and probably get a story behind her injury before leaving. I watch her gaze and break eye contact with me repeatedly. "What do you want to tell me aunt?" I ask making it easier for the both of us. "Nothing really. It's nothing," She ranted. Her eye
Michelle's POV I wait till dusk with my three luggages downstairs. The portal could not linger for long and left as soon as I payed him. I finally sighted my aunt coming back from wherever she went to and heavied a sigh of relief. At least, she didn't leave me till the next morning. "I've been waiting for ages Aunt. You didn't care to leave your keys behind or something," I said irritated. "Seems like someone has lost her manners. You never told me you were coming around today did you?" She asked before going upstairs. She was still as grumpy as ever! I made three trips carrying my heavy bags up to her floor without assistance. I was drenched with sweat by the time I was done with the last one. "You can retain your old room if you want. But just remember, nothing has changed." She said before disappearing into her room, shutting the door noisy to tell me not to disturb her for anything. I am elated because I won't mind sleeping on the couch, as long as I had a roof over
Mitchelle's POV I see Lizzy waiting expectantly for me at the door. "So? How did it go?" She asked in panic. "I told him he was an asshole and he gave me $20 dollars," I said with a satisfying grin. "Oh my God Mitch, I'm so proud of you girl. You finally put him in his place," she said with a smile. We giggled like kids until we entered into the store room. "I can't imagine his face when you told him that. I'm literally on top of the world girl!" She said still bemused by the incident. "Hopefully, he'll find a replacement. I pity the poor girls." She added with a mischievous sneer. "Girls? Wait... Don't tell me you're also..." I said confused. "Yes Mitch. Do you think I can stay and endure him? No baby, I'm out there to get a life like you are." She said without care. "Did you do it for me?" I asked emotionally. "I wish, but no. I did it for myself. Besides, I'm 23, I need to get myself a man." She said giggling. "Oh Lizzy. I really will miss you." I said teary
Mitchelle's POV I can't believe I was scammed online. I wept like a child, wondering what exactly I did wrong to the universe. I had a few days to be sent out of my apartment and I figured it would be wise if I started earlier to pack. I brought my boxes and started with the stuffs I knew won't be necessary for the time being. I genuflect where I will run to and stay for the time being. For a slight second, I almost considered Chole's proposal and immediately removed it from memory. "I can't allow her in after all she has done to me. Who knows, she might kill me the next time," I said, shaking my head repeatedly. I resume work the next day dejectedly and sluggishly. I decided that if my boss was cold-hearted to pay me, I can also be cold-hearted to work. "What's wrong with you? Why is your face that way?" Lizzy asked the moment she spotted me playing with the cleaning towel. "I'm considering my options, Lizzy. I will be thrown out soon enough if I don't pay up." I answere
Jordan's POV It turned out that Jason was bluffing about being the reason for Rosie's accident. He has been persistent with his disturbances and threats since then. It's been a week since Rosie's accident. Fortunately, Ryle wasn't at the hospital for long. She had a few cracked ribs and lost two molars and had Miranda gushing over her the moment she was wheeled out of the emergency room. Thankfully, we got home before Lucy could watch the news and search frantically for us. "You haven't had a conversation with me ever since that day. Talk to me, what's wrong?" I asked her the moment she turned to leave the dinning when she sighted me. "Nothing is wrong. I'm very fine," she said, removing my hands from hers. "No, you're not, and we will talk about it now." I said, pulling her towards a chair. "I don't want to do this right now, Jordan," she said defeated. "I don't too, but this is where we are, so tell me," I said. "I already told you about my feelings for you, appare