Chapter Two: The Encounter
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I let my knees sink to the hard wooden ground as tears rolled down my eyelids to my cheeks.
No!
This can't be happening to me, this can't be happening! my brother is just 9 years old and asthmatic!
Anything could trigger his health.
I needed to find the guy and accept his offer as soon as possible even if it was something I never expected myself to do, I had to, so that my brother can live.
I grabbed the paper and read the address again before running out of the house as fast as I could, bumping into people and almost getting hit by a car but at that moment, I didn’t care.
My brother is more important, than my life itself, if it is to die for my brother, I would do so happily.
I couldn’t help but think, wherever he was kept, was he in good health? Did his attack start again?
Ohhh, I felt like I would go crazy or burst anytime soon.
"Hey, watch it! “A man in his early 40's yelled and hissed in pain when I bumped into him and his hot chocolate spilled on his neck making his skin to go all red.
"Am sorry sir! Am sorry “I said and ran off, though the burnt I got from the coffee were too much but of course I didn’t dare stop.
Finally, I stopped at the restaurant where the scary man said we should meet, I walked into the restaurant and looked around, searching for him with my eyes but when I didn’t see him, my heart began to bounce loudly inside my chest.
Maybe he had come early, but when he didn't see me, he got angry and left, that was the first thought that crossed my head but I Shaked it off my head, I was trying to think positive.
Yea! I needed to calm down, Damien would surely be okay.... he must be!
I was already sitting on a chair with my hands locked together nervously, it didn't take long before the waitress walked towards me.
"Good day miss, welcome to Donovan's popular restaurant, what would you like to order? “The girl said with a bright smile while scanning her white shirt which had turned brown as a result of the hot chocolate which poured on her chest not too long ago.
"I won't order yet, am waiting for someone “I said meekly while tightening my grip around the hem of my skirt, but immediately the door opened and the man walked in, fear gripped me, I looked like a nervous criminal who was caught murdering someone.
The waitress nodded and left to another table.
"You’re really worried about your brother that you had to run a long distance towards here huh??"he said with a smirk as he dragged out a chair and sat next to me.
"Mr., what have I ever done? we’ve never met before then why are you doing this? “I said biting my lower lips, I felt miserable, depressed.
"Firstly, my name is Dante, secondly, I just found out something very interesting about the poor little boy. “Dante smirked and I felt my heart swell inside of me I knew what he was going to say, I knew it all.
"He had an attack but be rest assured that he is okay now but I can't assure you that he will be alright next time the attack starts again” Dante said and smirked enjoying the look on my face, his plan was going smoothly and he knew that I can't refuse him now because he had my brother and I would do anything for him.
"Okay, I will do as you say but he shouldn't starve and should eat three times a day please “I pleaded and he smiled.
"He wouldn't starve that is if you do as I say but if you don't......"Dante left his words unfinished and I knew what he meant very well despite the fact that he didn't complete his statement.
"I will do as you say!!!"I said and he opened his suitcase and brought out a laptop, he tapped on the keyboard furiously for some minutes before facing the screen towards her.
"Apply for the position “Dante muttered and I stared at the laptop for a while, what was I going to do?
I didn't know how to operate a laptop because I was too poor to buy one and I didn’t go to school either.
"I don't think you want your brother alive, don't waste my f**king time, apply for the job!!!"Dante half-yelled and I trembled a little while playing with my fingers in both fear and nervousness.
"I... I can't use a laptop!!, i don't know how to....to.."I trailed off staring at the keyboard with a sense of unfamiliarity.
"Can you read? “Dante asked and I nodded repeatedly.
"Use words “Dante replied and I nodded before muttering a "yes"
"Forget it, I will apply myself but I have one thing to tell you little benny, spoil my plans and I will not only kill your brother but i will......ruin you “He said raising his eyebrow dangerously and I shivered in fear before diverting my head to my laps trying to avoid eye contact with him.
"But secretaries of different companies do use laptop for important transactions, wouldn't he get suspicious that I have ulterior motives when he sees that I can't use a laptop or computer I said and a smirk formed on Dante’s lips.
"He wouldn't fire you if he found out that you can't use a laptop rather, he would teach you how to......."He trailed off when his phone began to ring.
He reached for it in his pocket and answered it.
"Hello "He said and I listened attentively to what he was saying despite the fact that I couldn't hear what the other party was saying.
"Yes, am with her and she accepted the deal"
My eyes widened immediately I heard that, which means that it wasn't only him that had this plan, he was with someone!!
"Okay boss"
Immediately he ended the call, he passed me a sly smirk before resuming to what he was doing with his laptop.... then when he was done, he stood up.
"When you are picked, i will inform you “He said and walked out of the restaurant.
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