HIS DESIRE

THE ESCAPE I

Damien sat in his office, attending to the files on this table. He relaxed for awhile to check trending matters on social media. The image of the girl that attended to him at the restaurant some days back popped into his screen. He clicked on it and it brought out an article about her as the latest upcoming artiste in the music world right now. Her song has hit the Top 10.

So, she was a singer. He zoomed in the picture and stared at her smiling face. She looked like someone he met but he don't know where.

He sighed. Whatever.

She can't be the Best artiste, just as Ella was to him. Never. Ever.

There was a knock on the door.

"Come in" He said without looking up. Adrian barged in looking worried.

"What did you do, Damien?" Adrian barked.

Damien raised his head to look at Adrian's "Do What?"

"The Asher's Gang" He paused . "I. Got a call from them this morning"

Damien frowned. He relaxed his back on the chair.

"I've told you severally not to interfere in any of their matters! "

" I didn't do anything wrong" He stated." They started all these first.

"I still don't get it."Adrian rubbed his temples trying to calm himself." I was told you injured his men and they needed compensation"

Damien knew that no matter how he explained to Adrian, he'll still object. Because he's worried about The Asher's Gang. They're capable of doing anything dangerous.

"Their matters?" Damien smiled. "You call bullying, their matters?" He said " That's what they did, Besides the victim is a DACO staff and I couldn't look away--"0

" Because it's your responsibility, right? " Adrian scoffed .

" Adrian, you need to calm down"

™Yeah. And you'll need to stop behaving like a child. You'll be a king in three days from now. "

Damien stood up from his chair and walked to Adrian. He placed his right hand on his shoulder. "I know." He nodded

"Damien." He whispered softly. "I don't want us to get into any trouble till we leave for Coastal city. We just have three days left. Three" He raised three of his fingers to Damien.

" I'll be fine, Okay?" He assured him

"Okay. I'd to compensate The Asher's boss for the harm you caused to his men. I hope it's all settled now? "

" It is" Damien smiled

Both men stared at each other. There was silence in the office that the sound of the clock Ticked, Tacked and Tocked ..

* * * *

Busy. Business.

Ariel has been in the music studio for hours. She doesn't even know when she'll leave. She seemed have developed her strong desire for music again. She has stopped working her part-time jobs and is focusing on her music.

Chelsea has also stopped working her part-time jobs but she seemed to be more interested in dance. She even started dance tutorials on social media to boost her fame.

For the first time in history, Her song hits top 10. It feels like a dream that can't be true. Her Dad was so happy for her when he heard that her dream is about to come true. She realized that his wife making him feel happy these days and she's grateful for that. She always wanted her father's happiness since she lost her mother.

She can't also wait to see her step sister. She hopes she is someone she relate with like a Best friend. She smiled at that thought

"You need to take a break, Ariel" Justin offered her a glass of juice. " Celeb" He added smiling.

"Thanks" She said sipping the juice.

"You've worked hard to some extent that what you need is rest. We can drop the albums anytime. Just take it easy okay?"

" Justin, I appreciate everything you did for Chelsea and I. I'm very grateful."

" You've said that countless times. And I'm beginning to have headaches" He yawned " I'm counting on you two. I believe you both have that potential that needs to be known by everyone. Once we released the album Tristan featured with you, it'll reach the top."

" Yeah , thanks"

"The video shoot?" He asked " When will that be?"

" By the end of this week." She informed him. " I think I need to pay someone a visit."