THE DEAL WITH AUDREY

Chapter three

Alexander showed up at his favourite lounge and the most expensive in Waterford, Ireland. It was sparkling , glomming with lights and music was being played in high pitch and volume with sound vibrating to the ears. Some people dance and jam to the music at one side of the lounge, some guys rocking with sexy ladies and others just drinking and eating, enjoying the moment. A lively lounge that is already a semi clubhouse and What Alexander prefers. With the news his father just dropped, he needed something to cool himself off the shock the information had given him. He could feel his pulse rising so fast.

"Damn. Why do I even feel this way? Why do I care about a damn inheritance?" He murmured to himself as he walked towards the VIP section. He made a quick call to his driver to go have fun too and not come back till 9pm. He sat down and beckoned on the waiter.

"Hi. Sir Alex. How has your day been?" The waiter, a young man of about twenty four year old greeted bowing his head slightly

"Hey. I need everybody in here now!" Alexander requested

"What?" The waiter asked even though he heard him the first time

"I am sure you heard me"

The waiter cleared his throat. "Of course. Why not? They will leave. Who is going to disapprove of anything you say Sir Alex Thorne?" The waiter said as he walked along. Actually the staff in the lounge have already been used to Alex's selfish requests. They know who he is. They know how rich he is. They know he could decide to buy the entire lounge and put it amongst his shares. Also, Alex gives huge tips to the lounge manager occasionally. Hence, the manager had instructed the staff that none of his requests should be left ungranted.

The waiter rose to the podium, instructed the DJ to put off the music and announced he needs everyone to move out of the lounge with immediate effect as someone has paid for the whole night. Whispers and side talks started arising

"And why the hell should we get out for anyone?!"A loud voice erupted from the crowd.

"It's the order from the manager. Please leave and if you have any drink from tonight that is still sealed , you can return it and your money will be refunded" the waiter said as he left the podium ignoring the noises and queries.

"It's him. Alex Thorne. He did that too the other night. What a bully and a jerk!" A guy said quickly finishing his wine in the glass

"Oh...and who does he think he is?" The guy's friend said in dismay and anger

"His father is the second richest man in Waterford. He is Alex Thorne of Thorne's corporations"

The other guy was perplexed but still he expressed his dissatisfaction

"Oh! So that's him? Is that why he should treat the rest of us like what... refugees? Let's get out of here man! "

Alexander just sat there cross legged and smoking a roll of cigarettes as the waiter brought him his favourite whiskey

"Wait" Alex said to the waiter

"Those two slim ladies twerking at the other side, two minutes ago. Bring them to me. Those black ladies. You get that?" He said as he squeezed some cash in the waiter's hand

The waiter received it and smiled mischievously: "of course Sir"

In a minute, the ladies arrived and rushed to Alexander caressing his body and already rocking their hips on his leg

"Hey. Handsome. Alex Thorne of Thorne's corporations" One of the Ladies said seductively chewing gum loudly. She was in a skimpy dress and had quite a huge butt with a slimy body.

"That's me. It's good you know a great one. What's your name?"

"Cass.. an...dra" She said, her fingers rubbing his chest.

"Oh.. Cassandra. Are you going to..

"Ish!.." She said putting her hands on his lips "Don't stress too much. I know what you want baby" she said twisting her hips on his pelvis

Alexander touched her butts with one hand whilst dragging the other girl who was just twerking to himself

"Oh....you are a good girl. Such a good girl, Both of you will be good to me tonight huh?" He said

"Sure baby...!" The other girl said seductively.

But suddenly, a lady barged into the lounge and that's Lauretta, Alexander's ex girlfriend who he broke up with recently. She is a beautiful, slim and tall lady with blonde hair.

She looked at him with so much despise and shook her head, then dragged the two ladies away from him, causing a scene within the lounge and few people already getting to leave staring at them

"Is this the nonsense you want to be doing that made you break up with me? Having a two-some, three- some. You are so shameless Alex"

Alexander rubbed his fingers at the end of his lips; a habit he does mostly when ladies annoy him

"Why are you still following me around Lauretta hmm?! You do not agree to my s****l needs, I got myself an alternative and you dare complain? Do you even still realize who you are talking to?! And just so you know I was still doing this..." he pointed to the girls "when we were dating. You were just so gullible not to have known Lauretta"

The girls just stood there rolling their eyes and chewing gum loudly. Lauretta's eyes were suddenly filled with unshed tears. She moved closer to Alexander and started beating his chest

"You jerk..How dare you do this to me" she cried

Alexander struggled gently with the collar of his shirt. "Release my shirt Lauretta before I call my bouncers on you. They are only a call away as you know"

Lauretta sighed heavily and tiredly as she let go of his shirt. "To hell with you Alex"

"You are lucky , I don't hit women Lauretta. Cos' if that's the case, you would have regretted what you just did", he stopped for some seconds then giggled "I wish you tried this with my brother, Oscar you would be a dead meat"

Lauretta picked up her bag she had threw on the floor and adjusted her short dress to her thighs ",Well I am sure he is a better man than you will ever be" she said walking away in fast paces

Alexander giggled again and yelled after her. "Looks can be deceiving Lauretta. Don't get carried away by his sweet gestures".

He sighed heavily "Oh my, I can't believe she destroyed the good time I was having. Silly ass" He murmured while drinking his cup of whiskey in one gulp.

He beckoned to the waiter and gave him his credit card.

"You know my pin already. Bring it back to me in the car. I am out of here" he said standing up picking his phones

"What's wrong Handsome?" One of the girls said, rubbing his chest. "Don't Tell me that ugly girl is having an effect on you"

Alexander grumbled in discomfort as he removed her hands. " She is prettier than both of you actually. Don't push it. I am leaving"

He threw some cash to them and walked away leaving the girls in dismay.

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It was a cool and breezy morning, Audrey was on her way to the hospital to check on her mother for the fourth time since her admission. Many things ran through her mind including how she would pay for her mother's surgery. Her friend, Morgana had sympathized with her, and helped her with some cash so she would be able to pay for her medications bill pending the time she would be taken in for surgery. She however, apologetically said it would be impossible for her to help with such a large amount for the surgery and she also does not know anyone who could help out but assured her she would continue to ‘push buttons'. Morgana had also taken lunch to her mother twice when she was admitted in the hospital.. Audrey knows she is lucky to have Morgana as a friend, She knows her capabilities, Morgana is a good woman and sometimes she feels some pity for her as she wished her friend had gotten married to the man of her dreams, the son of the Vice president who later ended their relationship because of his parents opposition based on Unequal social status. Probably, if she had gotten married to him, she would even have been able to assist her at this crucial moment.

She stood at the walkway waiting for the ride she ordered when a fancy and latest SUV car parked in front of her. She tried to move backwards as the car approached her further. She almost vented her frustration on the driver when a middle aged man of forty five years old who seemed like a very prominent personality especially with the Mini paparazzi that followed him such as a man opening the car door for him, and his clothing. Obviously, one could detect he is the one being driven. Audrey stared at him and she felt she knew him. She tried to remember as he approached her

"We meet again. Audrey, right?"

"Yes....ahm, have we met before? Can't seem to remember"

"I came to see your boss at the Office. For a contract. I forgot my credit card and some cash and you returned...."

Audrey cut in :"Oh .yes. I remember you now. Hello Sir" she said giving a bow

" I didn't get to thank you properly that day as I was in a rush. I had a meeting with the secretary to the President" he said boastfully

"Oh. It's clear you are a reputable figure"

"Absolutely" he said "I am a politician. I will be running soon for the senatorial seat"

"Oh. I wish you the best!" Audrey said already giving a sign that she is in in a hurry

"Ahm...I don't want to delay you any further. My name is Dickson. I wish to repay you for what you have done the other day. You have exhibited a unique behavior. Any other person would have taken those and be flexing real hard in a club or probably buy a petite car. You know." He said demonstrating with his hands "Can you...can you come work for me? I will pay you not less than two thousand pounds in a month."

Audrey's eyes widened:"Really?"

"Yes. Why not? I need such an honest person like you as an employee. I mean, that your boss doesn't even know your worth. You should have been promoted to head of HR by now"

Audrey cleared her throat. This might be a good opportunity. Her mind wandered to her mother's surgery bills. Two thousand pounds? What if she pleads for a loan or advance?

"Sir..if you really... want to repay me. Now is the time. I am in a crisis and I need money badly. My mother is ill and she needs money for surgery"

"Oh.. that's quite a pity. I am sorry. "

"Thank you. I will work for you. But..can you please. Can you please give me a loan of about thirty five thousand? or an advance? I don't mind working for you for ten years please"

"Hmmmm" Dickson hummed"That's quite a huge favour. You are a pretty and honest girl. I can't refuse you."he said as he made a signal to his driver to get him his official card. "Here is my card. Call Me by 7pm tonight. I will fix an interview for you" he added handing over his card to him

"Oh.. thank you so much. Mr. Dickson. I appreciate it. I will definitely call" Audrey said, quite elated. For the first time in the past five days, she felt some strange relief and a renewed hope.

Dickson gave a quick smile and hopped back into his car.

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