A Night with the Billionaire

CHAPTER TWO

Madam Sarah wouldn’t give her any type of man, talk less of a dangerous man. Jessica picked up her bag and hurried out of the room without looking back. She went downstairs to where the bar was situated. She sighted Madam Sarah from afar and walked towards her.

Madam Sarah is a pretty woman. In her early fifties, she exudes timeless elegance. Her face adorned with meticulous makeup enhances her natural beauty, with striking red lips that make a bold statement. She confidently dons a tight leather gown daily as her signature work attire, accentuating her graceful figure. Completing her ensemble are sleek, high-heeled boots, adding a touch of edginess to her sophisticated appearance. This woman's style reflects a harmonious blend of ageless charm and contemporary flair.

Every step Madam Sarah took, she took attention to herself, and everyone drinking in the bar knew she was the owner of the bar and brothel. She has a stern appearance, but she is so down-to-earth. Her customers love her because of the nice treatment she gives to them.

“Jessica.” She smiled widely as she saw Jessica approaching towards her. Among her s*x workers, she has a special liking for Jessica. She is fully aware that Jessica doesn’t like the job but needs all the financial help she can get since she is the provider for her family. Madam Sarah only calls Jessica when there are influential people around.

“Madam Sarah,” Jessica said.

“How are you doing?” Madam Sarah asked.

“I am doing fine.”

“So…how was it?” Madam Sarah asked Sarah, who showed no little smile. She knew Jessica was so unhappy about this job. If only Jessica had a university degree to get a decent job.

“He paid me more than my normal pay,” Jessica said.

“I knew it. Antonio De Great is one of the richest and influential men in New York City, and I felt so honored to have him in my bar last night. He even paid me more than we initially bargained for.”

“Antonio De Great. Where have I heard that name from?” Jessica thought, knowing the name rang a bell, but she shrugged it off.

“He is kind of weird,” Jessica said.

“Is anything wrong? Did he do something to you?” asked Madam Sarah.

“Not really…but,” Jessica was saying when someone interrupted Madam Sarah.

“Oh darling, we will talk over the phone. I have to go,” Madam Sarah said before going away.

Jessica gave a heavy sigh and started walking out of the bar.

The cab stopped Jessica in front of her house, and she paid the cab man. She started walking towards her apartment but stopped when she saw a teenage girl walk out of her door crying so profusely.

She knew the girl might be a student at her younger brother’s school.

“Not Again!” Jessica thought furiously, knowing very well that her younger brother was a playboy. “What the hell is wrong with Gideon?” Jessica said furiously and turned to comfort the girl, but she was already outside the gate.

Jessica bit her lips angrily before walking into the house.

"Hello, sis," Gideon greeted her, leaning down to give his sister a peck on the cheek.

"f**k off," Jessica retorted, her tone crisp, as she walked into the kitchen to pour herself a glass of water.

Gideon frowned, slightly taken aback by Jessica's response. He followed her into the kitchen, concern etched on his face.

"Jess, what's wrong?" he asked, his voice softer and more caring.

Jessica opened the fridge and took out a chilled bottle of water.

“Jess!”

She grabbed a glass and poured herself some water, still ignoring him. She gulped down the water, still ignoring him.

Gideon knew what his sister was doing and knew she was doing it for the sake of him and their stepmother. Anytime she comes back from work, he pities her and feels pure rage at himself. If it wasn’t for him and their step-mother, Jessica wouldn’t have been working in such a job. She won’t even allow him to work. Not even part-time. She insists on providing everything. He knows it is not easy on her.

If only their parents weren’t dead.

If only their step-mother didn’t fall critically ill.

Now everything is on poor Jessica.

“GIDEON!” Jessica said.

“I thought you were ignoring me," Gideon responded, momentarily distracted from his deep contemplation.

“I was until I saw you were lost in thought,” Jessica said.

“Ohh.”

“Are you thinking about the girl that left our house in tears?” Jessica asked.

“Ooh…you mean Riley?” Gideon asked.

“I don’t care what her name is. Gideon! Listen to me very well. This will be the hundredth time a girl will walk out of our apartment in tears! You got it!”

“Hundredth time? C’mon Jess, you exaggerate a lot. This should be the tenth time or so. I guess,” Gideon said.

“Oh. You think it is a good thing to make a girl cry. I remember vividly what you did to James when he made me cry. You almost killed him.”

“Hey sis. Don’t compare me to James. He was a mother******** who needed a good beating in his lifetime.” Gideon said, remembering the incident which made him feel like punching James all over again.

“Like you would,” Jessica said, knowing very well that her brother was not easily going to change.

“So you don’t believe me, Jess. Believe when I say I want to change. But they keep coming to me and I… can’t resist it,” Gideon said as he ran his hand through his head.

Jessica stared at her younger brother and wished he wasn’t this good-looking.

He’s right. They keep coming to him. Girls flock around him like flies, even those older than him.

Gideon, an 18-year-old young man, possesses striking good looks. His face is graced with strong, chiseled features - a square jawline that complements his high cheekbones, piercing hazel eyes that seem to sparkle with intelligence, and a well-defined nose that adds a touch of sophistication. His full lips hold a warm, inviting smile that can light up a room. Beyond his captivating appearance, Gideon is remarkably intelligent, quick-witted, and always eager to learn. His intelligence shines through in his insightful conversations and his ability to excel in both academic and real-world challenges.

He always stood out among his peers.

Jessica had taken it upon herself to make sure that her brother didn’t drop out of school, just like she did. She is doing everything in her power to make sure Gideon finishes high school and gets his university degree. She really loves her brother so much that she is willing to do anything for him.

“Gideon, you should be focusing on yourself and your studies right now. Remember, your studies should be first before every other thing. You got it,” said Jessica.

“Yeah yeah sis. I got it,” said Gideon.

“Where's mum? I haven’t seen her,” Jessica asked.

“Oh, mum is in her room taking a nap.”

“Okay. I will go check on her.” Jessica picked up her bag from the counter and walked out of the kitchen.

“Wait, Jess. I got you something," Gideon said.

"What's it?" Jessica asked.

"It's your favorite chocolate chip cookies," Gideon said, presenting a small box filled with delicious treats. Jessica's anger from their earlier argument melted away as she accepted the sweet gesture. Gideon's thoughtful act reminded her of the caring brother he always was, and they both shared a warm smile, their bond stronger than any disagreement.

“You know what? I am no longer angry with you,” Jessica said.

“Really?”

“Just make sure you stop your playboy attitude. Got it?”

“Yes, I will.”

Jessica took the chocolate cookies and went straight to her room. She dropped her bag on the bed before searching her drawer for contraceptives. She took two pills and gulped them down with water. Before Jessica could take off her clothes, she heard a knock on the door.

“It’s me, Gideon.”

“Come in.”

“Jess, this fell out of your bag.”

“Uh. What’s that?” She said, not clearly seeing what was in his hand.

“It’s a business card, and it fell out of your bag.”

“Card? How did it get into my bag?” Jessica’s eyes widened as she grabbed the card from Gideon’s hand.

“What! So that creepy man slipped this card into my bag. Now he seems more creepy.”

“What’s wrong, Jess?”

"Nothing. The business card is from one of my clients who asked me to be his son's nanny," said Jess as she was meticulously reading the information on the card.

"You... a nanny? I don't understand. Please, Jess, make me understand what's happening."

"First, Gideon, nothing is happening. It is just that the man I spent the night with offered me a job which is to be his son's nanny."

"That's good, Jess! At least it is more decent than your former job."

Jess gave him a weird look after he said that.

"Gideon, you do not understand."

"Is it that the pay is small, or is there something else? Tell me, Jess," asked Gideon.

"It's not that, Gideon. Is it just that someone who in his or her right mind would want me as her son's nanny, knowing the kind of job that I do?"

"Is that why you don't want to take the job?"

"YES. And the fact that he slipped the card into my bag when I clearly said I didn't want to be his son's nanny. All this makes him creepy."

"What's his name?" asked Gideon.

"His name is Antonio De Great. That's what is written on the card," said Jess, as she looked at the card.

"What!" said Gideon as he grabbed the card away from Jess.

"Antonio De Great was your client last night."

"Yeah. Is anything wrong?"

"Are you seriously asking me that question, Jess?"

"Hmm...yeah. Who is this Antonio de Great?"

"This guy is a billionaire. One of the wealthiest men in New York City and he is also a philanthropist. In short, he is my role model," Gideon said with so much excitement.

"Whatever, I don't care if he is a billionaire, philanthropist or whatnot. I will still not accept his offer," said Jess.

"Are you being serious right now? You do know that it was Antonio De Great that asked you to be his daughter's nanny, and you refused."

"Yes, Gideon, I did. So if you don't have anything else you would like to tell me. Please kindly leave my room; I would love to get some rest."

Gideon slowly walked out of the room with the card in his hand.

"Finally, I can get some rest," Jess said as she laid down on her bed. Still restless, she kept thinking about Antonio De Great and his proposal. She took out her phone and did a Google search on him. She checked Wikipedia, and the following information appeared.

NAME: Antonio De Great

CITY: Beverly Hills

AGE: 33

PARENTS: Cynthia De Great (mother) and Alexandra De Great (father)

COLLEGE: Harvard University with a first class of Business Administration.

JOB: CEO of Seraphone Electrical Company

HOBBIES: Golfing, Scuba diving, and reading.

MARITAL STATUS: Sarah Blakely (Divorced)

CHILDREN: Charles De Great (only son)

"Oh, that explains the reason why he wants a nanny for his son. Anyway, whether divorced or not, I'm still not accepting his offer," Jess said aloud, looking at Antonio's hot, sexy pics on her phone.

Jess thought to herself," Wow, he is so hot. Jess begins to have flashes of her night with Antonio and how he treated her so gently in bed. Ever since she started this work, everyone but Antonio has treated her like a mere s*x worker. She begins to imagine herself with Antonio on her bed. He draws her close and kisses her passionately.

“Jessica…”, Antonio said gently into her ears.

Alexandra bent his face over her neck and dropped some faint kisses on them, with one of his hands on her waist, and the other over her neck.

She found herself moaning to his touch. His hands moved lower, and he could feel how hot she was down there.

He whispered her name in a way no one ever did. Next, he moved his lips from her neck to her lips, and he kissed her gently as she returned his kisses. The intensity of their kisses had grown with time. They were now entwined in each other’s arms. He slowly moved his hands which were on her neck to her shirt.

He unbuttoned her shirt and unhooked her strapless black bra. Her very ripe boobs were now out, seeking attention. He moved his concentration to her rounded, full, and very pointy breast. His kisses had moved from her neck to a very ripe full breast. His lips immediately grabbed her dark pointy n*****s as she moaned, with his hands fumbling the other. She moaned out in pain but a sweet pain as he bit one of her n*****s.

His hands went for the black skirt as he started to pull it down. He went to pull down her black G-string she was wearing, leaving her exposed under there. His hand began to wander down her thighs and underneath; she moaned in delight as his hand reached her pleasure spot.

DAMN!

Jess snaps out of her imagination.

"Wow!" said Jess as she went into the bathroom to wash up.

It's Saturday. Jess and Gideon are busy doing house chores. Jess cleaned the kitchen while Gideon cleaned the living room and balcony. They both take turns feeding and taking care of their step-mother.

The doorbell rang thrice.

"I'm coming!" yelled Jess.

Jess walked quickly to the door to get it. She thought it was Mrs. Kimberly, who comes to see them every Saturday.

"Hello, Mrs. Kimbe...," Jess said as she opened the door. She was a bit surprised to see two huge men putting on well-tailored suits with black eyeglasses and not Mrs. Kimberly.

"Good Morning Miss Jessica Lorenzo," their thick voices echoed.

"Good morning. And how can I help you," said Jessica.

"We received a call from you saying you accepted the offer," said one of the men.

"ME?" asked Jess with a confused look on her face.

"Yes, you called yesterday saying you accepted Mr. Antonio's job offer. You also said you would be ready by 12 noon. It's almost 1You also gave Mr. Harold is your house address.", said one of the men.

" What in the world of Jerome are you guys talking about? I never called Mr. Antonio De Great. I never said I would be ready by 12 noon. Also, I f*****g didn't give him my home address.", Jess was saying until she realized that Gideon took the card with him as he left her room.

Could Gideon have called Antonio?

" No way," Jess said, knowing the kind of person her brother was.

" Gideon!!!!!" She yelled so loudly that it almost burst the two men's earbuds standing in front of her.

To be continued.