Dangerous Entanglement

episodes 24

/HANNAH’S POV/

I was still at the eatery waiting for Dele, I already texted him the address about an hour ago, I knew Dele wouldn’t be a someone to rely on when it comes to keeping to time, but I do not mind that at all, as getting myself to sole that case is the only thing have got thinking about since my dad convinced me not to be dejected about not getting the case I was expecting.

Thirty minutes after the expected time Dele was supposed to meet up with me, he finally showed up at the door, while he walked towards me, his sense of fashion and how he carries his dressing showed in no way a sign of the hard labor he does for  a living, I couldn’t help but imagine how a sweet looking young man like him, will be have such dirty words I have heard from him flowing from his mouth and also, the kind of thoughts he have and his manner of s****l approach is really bad and nothing to write home about. Regardless of the fact that he is sweet looking and him have a better chance of being accepted by my parents, due to his race, I still will chose Kelvin over him a hundred and one times.

“Hello my lady…” he said as he got himself comfortable in the chair opposite me on the table at the far end of the narrow eatery, I selected that spot so as to see everyone who goes in and out without any need to stretch or turn.

“What’s up Dele, please let’s get to it ASAP…” I said to him in response to his pleasantry.

“So I saw your acclaimed South Americans, what happened and what did they discuss?” I immediately added. But Dele was less concern about what I was saying, he made and irritating expression and went ahead to go through the menu.

“Hey, have got no time, I need to solve this as early as possible so I can go for a wedding I have been invited too and I must have no excuse or what so ever not to attend this one…” I was still ranting at Dele when he spoke up, I guess I was already getting o his nerves.

“Hey, first all, they are not acclaimed, and secondly, I am starving and I will have a lunch before I start saying anything” he stated firmly.

 “Okay man, we not here to have lunch, so please get to business and start talking so we can leave here ASAP.” I also stood my grounds with a firm response.

“Alright then, I guess I should go grab myself some lunch before coming here as I am so famished and will not be able to think straight without a meal.” He said, not bulging.

“Alright make your order, but I must say, things here are a little bit on the high price, so you should watch your pocket while you make the order”.  I said to him trying to scare him off eating as also, I suspected he will be expecting me to foot his bill.

“Come on my lady, why will I do that, you the one who invited me on a date, therefore you will be the one to foot the bill.” He said with a very annoying smile on his face.

“Okay, but I will be deducting it from what I am supposed to give to you for this meeting” I said as I rested my back on the chair.

“I don’t think you are ready for business” dele pointed out as he dropped the order menu and got up as if to leave. Seeing to the fact that I needed him more than he needs me, I had to agree to his terms.

“Come on man, why are you getting all worked up, I was just joking.” I playfully said and got him to go back on his seat.” He rang the bell and the waitress came by within seconds and he placed his order, of course he ordered knowing he wasn’t the one footing the bill.

While his food was being served he quickly went through his phone and kept swiping and tapping, I didn’t know what he was doing but after a while, he said to me…

“Check you phone…” and immediately my phone buzzed.

I sent me pictures he obviously took this morning, and voice recordings that without being told, I know they were recorded from the discussions of this morning. I was full with rage and wanted to scream at him.

“If you have had this all this while, why didn’t you just send it instead of asking me to wait for you for four hours?” I retorted at him, he didn’t say anything at first as he allowed the waitress who was now back to the table to set his meal on the table. Once she was done and left the table, he began to respond to my questions.

“I never said four hours, I only said three, and also, if I had send the files to you, how will I be able to have such feast before me.” he said as he took his first bite.

“Are you serious right now” I said to him.

“Oh yeah, and I wish the case will last longer, I would have added getting good food to the agreement”. He said mouth full munching.

“Listen to it, every details is there, I shouldn’t have given you everything ones at a time, but I also want to leave this s**t job” he said to me with his head down fully focused on the meal.

“Alright, I guess we are done here, I will contact you if I have any other enquiry to make” I stood up and was about to leave but he stopped me.

“Hey, you’ve got to pay for the meal you know, and also I think we still have something we need to discuss.” He said as he used the napkin to clean his lips.

“And what might that be.” I enquired.

 “Through the little time we’ve known each other, was I not a good boy?” he asked with a flirty wink as he bit his lower lips.

“Oh that…” I said, as I settled back into the seat.

“Let’s do it this way…” I began.

“You see, s*x is nothing something I just give out to just anyone, I have to have and feel some certain level of attraction to not just your appearance, but also your personality.” I stated.

“Yeah, no doubt you look good and also very cute, but I don’t really f***s with your personality”. I took a pause before I then continued as he watched me attentively.

“Let’s leave that and see what might happen in the future, and because I really want us to continue working together and thereby giving us a chance, I will make sure to secure that badge for you, that I promise you.” I said to him and gave him a wink. I dropped him some wands of cash on the table and walked out giving him a pat on the back as I walked passed him.

I got to the exit, honestly I was expecting him to revolt, but he didn’t even shiver, he just continued with his food. I got to the car and I drove off straight to the division, I wanted to document what I saw and what I saw for that day immediately before heading back to my apartment where intend to study what was sent to me by Dele.

“Wow Hannah, a good change in fashion, but is this professional?” Douglas asked me immediately he saw me at the entrance.

“Well, I don’t really think it is too, but as long as I get my job done, I don’t think my dress code matters.

“Well, I guess so…”

“So, how is the assignment on the dock going” he asked with allot of concern evident in his voice, making agent Sam who was standing with him when I came in roll his eyes and rested his head on his hands.

“Well, so far so good.” Was the only thing I could say to him.

“Okay then, all the best” He said as I went straight ahead to my cubicle.

“Oh yeah, she is gonna need allot of that.” I heard Sam said as he smiled hysterically.

“Will you respect yourself and stop that agent Sam” Douglas retorted.

Well I gave no thought to what he says, I was not going to let anyone kill this good vibes I am having, especially Sam. I went in about fifteen minutes I was out.

“Sir I might not be able to come back here today, I hope that won’t be a problem.” I said to Douglas, he nodded his head as he waved his hand too, granting me permission for my request.

“Have a good day Agent Sam...” I said without even looking at him, I only said that to him so he doesn't think I was having grudges with him or worse of all keeping malice with him. 

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