SHE'S THE BILLIONAIRE'S NIGHTMARE

chapter four

James approached the curtain of the room as he peeped through it before facing Riya. " The kids are fine" he sighed " They are at Laura's" He added and then a wave of relief washed over Riya.

" So what happened this time around?" Riya asked moving towards the bed

" Ben boys attacked me at home. A warning was needed to be passed" He paused as he sniffed hard fighting the tears from falling. " It's getting too late Riya, I am scared they would show up again if I don't pay up as soon as possible"

" I am trying James. Its just that I haven't been able to gather that much. John has held my salary because of my constant lateness" Riya explained as she broke into tears " I am afraid too James, our kids..." Riya said admist tears.

" I asked Laura for help" James started as he wrapped a arm around Riya's shoulder and she looked up at him with expectant eyes. " She doesn't have quarter of it" James replied nodding in regrets.

" I have just 50$ with me right now" Riya picked up her bag wanting to bring out the money when she felt the card in the bag. Immediately she brought it out and stared at it for a while, with lots of thought in her head.

" Babe what's that?" James asked moving closer.

" Its nothing" Riya replied as she dipped the card into her pant pocket. " I will check up on the kids" She stood up and immediately opened the door as she walked out.

"What's she hiding?" James asked himself as he peeped through the window to see where she was heading.

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Two men walked into John's coffee shop and approached the counter where a lady was seated pening down a few things on a notepad. The two men closely looked around taking account of how everything looked like before tapping on the desk to call for the lady's attention. The lady looked a bit startled by their appearance and domineering height.

" How may I help you Sirs?" The lady asked .

" My name is Chase " One of the men replied smilingly as he pointed at the other man next to him " And this is Ryan. We ask of a lady who also works here" Chase said expecting a quick response.

" Oh is it Riya you ask of?" The lady asked

" Yes... Riya. That's her name. I noticed she isn't at work. can we have her home address? " Chase asked certain it was the lady they seek of since they were only two of them who worked here.

" I hope she hasn't done anything wrong?" The lady asked surprised at their sudden interest in Riya. She hasn't seen them around before and regardless of how rich and handsome these men looked like she still felt uncomfortable.

" No! There's no problem. We have a job offer for her" Ryan the one standing behind Chase replied, becoming much more impatient.

" I am sorry I can't give out personal information about my colleague without her consent. She didn't show up today why not come again tomorrow" The lady replied.

" Ok can I have your number so you would give me a call whenever she comes back?" Chase asked and the lady gave out her number to him " Thanks. Have this " Chase brought out some money and handed it over to the lady before he and Ryan left the coffee shop.

Chase brought out his phone from his pocket and dialed a number and after several rings the person finally picked up.

" Boss she didn't show up at work today" Chase said and after a few minutes on the line with the other person he hung up the call and turned his attention to Ryan who still had his eyes fixed on the lady at the coffee shop. " We should leave now"

" What did he say?" Ryan asked not turning to look at chase.

" He asked us to come over to the house"

" only if you had insisted on she telling us where Riya lives maybe we would be returning home with good news" Ryan rolled his eyes as he hopped into the car parked next to them. While chase only ignored him and turned to the other side of the car and also got in.

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Riya got down from the bus she had boarded to bring her home. She exhaled as she took shaky steps back to her house. She had had to take the kids to a family friend house at the outskirt of town. She was worried about their safety here, earlier today she had called Mark but it seemed like the number was unreachable because it didn't connect.

It was past 9 already and as she was about to unlock the door to her apartment when her phone rang. With expectance she hurriedly brought out her phone from her bag hoping it would be Mark but it was a private number that was calling her instead. With a flair of annoyance she tossed the phone back into her bag, the caller called again so she decided to pick up this time around.

" Pls who am I speaking with?" Riya asked as she still stood rooted to where she was standing.

" It's I Mark" These few words lightened up Riya's mood on hearing this. "

" Sir I have tried calling you several times...."

" Are you free tonight I have a job for you. One of my worker called in sick " Mark interrupted her.

" Yes I am free and yes I need a job"

" Then come over to Wellington Stadium at the Royal's " Mark replied.

" Alright " Riya replied before hanging up. With excitement she hurriedly locked the door and rushed out to board a taxi.

Before long she arrived at Wellington Stadium. A concert was happening , she watched how people trooped in and for a sec she thought of the work she was going to do at a concert party. Mark sighted her from far and he approached her.

" Riya come in with me" Mark said as he got to where she stood and they both walked into the stadium. They got to a secluded place where they both sat to discuss. And after a while Riya stood up in a flair of annoyance.

" What are you asking me to do? To become a Stripper?"

" 100 thousand dollars just for tonight" Mark replied.

Riya knew the money was enough to keep her family a float for a long period not even now that she needed money to pay Ben off but selling her body out was the last thing she thought of doing.

" I am sorry but I can't do this Mark?" Riya replied disappointedly as she walked away. Mark tried to stop her but she was too fast and before he knew it she got into the crowd and he couldn't find her.

Riya tried to navigate her way out of the concert. The place was extremely large with loud wild music's playing and the crowd was just too much, she could barely move around. The concert had begun not quite long after she got here and it was somehow excitedly fun to her. She had the chance to be here without a ticket.

" Maybe I should just enjoy the flow of the music maybe it would relieve me of my stress" Riya thought to herself as she moved along with the rhythm of the music.

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Edward got into the stadium with his entourages as he made way for the stage, he sighted a few friends of his seated at the MVP arena where the strippers were already doing their jobs, clinging and whining and while drugs were being passed around to a few of them.

He got on the stage snatching the mic from the MC and just then he gave a shout out to his fans. On the stage he could see a multitude in front of him and we was glad about it. The fans jumped and screamed excitedly on their feets. Calling the name " Ed Marion!!"

" I love you guys, thank you for turning up " Edward said waving a hand at them and this got all the fans screaming his name the more. " So which one of my song do you want me to perform first?"

" Perfect girl" the fans screamed waving their hands in unison.

" Ok DJ play me perfect girl". Edward began singing and the fans also sang along. Lights and cameras were focused on the fans capturing beautiful moments.

Edward was about to go into his 3rd song for the day, the light and camera focused on a particular set of ladies who were moving their body to the rhythm of the beat. At first Edward froze on seeing a familiar face.

" light man please focus the light over here" Edward said as he pointed to the direction of where the particular set of ladies were. " She's the one!" Edward said " Get her for me" Edward pointed at Riya who was standing in between the two ladies and before she could move two hefty men entered the crowd and bonded her out. Edward threw the mic off the stage and hurried out with his entourages. Allowing his fans to stare in belief.