Payment For The Ride Chapter 2 Novels & Stories

He handed her his card with his account number, and she nodded, typing it into her bank app. “Done.” She informed and returned it to him. A smile caressed his lips at her words, and then his phone dinged. He pulled it out, only for the smile to disappear. “What is this for? Tips? You forgot the actual money.” “Actual?” “Yes. The ride is five thousand dollars.” The second she heard that, her heart did a flip, and blood drained from her face. “Five…thousand…dollars.” She shuttered. How was she supposed to get that? Where?

he said, keeping his eyes on the road. I laughed bitterly. “So I should’ve let him rob me?” “You attempted to flee without paying,” he replied coolly. “That makes you the thief.” Anger began to simmer in me, “a hundred dollars for a ride that normally costs 5–10 dollars?? God forbid I don’t let myself get scammed.” He scoffed. “You were behaving like an untrained animal in the street over money.” My blood boiled. “Who are you calling an animal????”

" I met Gabriel in a quite ridiculous way. I went to the restaurant that faithful day, on my way from the office . Having noticed that it was getting late , and that I was hella tired , I decided to get something to eat . I got there ordered some food and ate. After finishing up the food , I went to the cashier to pay my money when the unexpected happened. I had no cash with me . Thinking that was fine , since I had my card with me, I turned to my purse brought out my card and gave it to the cashier. My heart flipped I'm my chest when he told me that my card was declined access. Growing worried now , I gave him my second card and the same thing happened. The cashier was getting angry and i

“This isn’t my place.” I didn’t answer right away. The driver waited patiently, engine idling. I could feel Kael’s gaze on me, curious and a little confused. “I know,” I said, nodding, even though something tight had been sitting in my chest since the moment Kael complimented that driver. “The ride stops here.” “I don’t know what’s happening, but if you say so,” Kael said. I reached for my wallet, but his hand was already out, paying the driver before I could get there. The driver thanked us, stepped out, and drove off.

Chapter 12 “What do you want?” I asked with a shaky voice. “Money” the voice replied. “Sure. I will give you” I opened my purse and brought out dollar bills and stretch it to him. I still can’t see him as he is at my back. He collected it and disappeared immediately while I heaved a sigh of relief. I walked more faster and in no time, I found a cab. I got home and paid the cab man. I knocked on the gate.

"I don't memorize numbers." Harper turned to the waiter. "Sir... do you accept dishwashing as payment?" The waiter snatched his phone back. "I'm calling the police." (End of Chapter 14)

“What’s happening?” Damn, I felt so humiliated, and a lady with red hair descended from the car, glaring at me. The driver must have realized I wouldn't speak. “She refuses to pay for her ride,” he declared in a sharper tone. “Alright, let me handle it.” He passed some cash to the driver. The man shot me a look before driving away. I turned to Kyle. “Thank you so much, I didn't realize I lost my cas…” “It’s fine, you're heading in, right?” he gestured toward the estate gate.

She shut her eyelid for a minute and then the sharp voice of the rider interrupted her short rest 'Ma'am, we are at the venue' 'Ok, how much is the ride?' Karen asked '2,500 ma'am' She handed three thousand to the guy 'Ma'am , please don't forget to give me a five star rating and here is your change' he said with a beaming smile as he handed her change over to her 'Alright, keep the change' 'Thanks ma'am' he drove off as Karen stood there trying to catch her breath 'Relax Karen , you will do great' she said to her self trying to calm her nerves.

Caroline pleaded. “It's fine Ma'am, get into the car Ma'am” the uber driver said. Caroline's ride to William's house was filled with thoughts. She wondered if Williams really wanted to see her or if he had already moved on. The ride was filled with silence. Caroline was absent minded she didn't realise when she had reached. “Ma'am we've arrived” the uber driver said startling Caroline. “Oh thank you” “ How much is your pay?” Caroline asked “30 dollars Ma'am.” The driver responded.

Throughout the ride, I played with my fingers, trying to ignore the rush of anxiety I had felt. What if this didn't go right? What if I made a mistake? What if Lucas just returned, and realized I was missing? Oh, lord. I hadn't thought of this properly. I could return before one am, and Lucas could already be there. He would murder me right on the spot. Oh God. “Madam, we've arrived.” The driver's voice pulled me out of my trance. I turned to face him, but he looked straight ahead. “How much is your pay?”