CHASING HER AFTER THE CONTRACT

THE SHADY DEAL

“You seem quite fit for this job, I need you to sign to it” Ashford said without giving me the opportunity to go through the paper first. “Become his wife for two years and you'll be set free from me. Plus, I'd cover the full treatment for your mom” Ashford added. He explained it too fast for me to process. “What” I said in confusion. “ Go through them to understand, Telsa” He sneered and took a cigarette from the ash tray and blew. “ A marriage contract to some dude, I know nothing about, I haven't even met him “ I said. “Oh that, you'll soon. He'll be here soon” Ashford said pulling out another pack of cigarette from his drawer. He lit another, inhaled and exhaled. “ I can't”. I firmly said. “You got no options, Tess. You sign to this or pay me all that you owe me” Ashford smiled. “Consider your mom's situation or whoever you like “ Ashford added as he swing himself in the chair. Before i could utter a statement. We were disrupted by one of his boys as he whisper to his ears and Ashford moved up to sit well a bit. He signalled me to leave . A lot of thoughts ran through my mind as I proceed to find my way out of the office. I walked to the counter and took the tray served by the bartender, full with hard cocktail. The club today seems a little bit too quiet. This is one of the day in the week where only the Elite were only welcomed to the Club. The strippers dancing on this very day are not the regular ones, they are the ones with thongs and g string on . Dancing to the slow music on a chair, crawling to each table to seduce these Elite. At these nights, Elite are always irresponsible and aggressive at the sight of the strippers. Licking their lips, howling like dogs in heat to be carried by them to their private room booked. I sighed as I continue working. I can't possibly say no to the contract . I stared blankly at the men on the seat I was serving, caressing the strippers breasts, grabbing their ass and laughing to the pleasure, it gives. My phone beeped. It was a message from Andrew. “ Little sis, I don't have much at hand to send. They are still owing me” . I nearly screamed after reading the message. Andrew has been useless and inconsiderate . With the news everywhere how he has been living extravagantly, he still got guts to say, he has no dime for Mama's treatment. I guess, signing to the contract would be the only option in getting mama healed. What could be bad in agreeing to a marriage contract?. J exhale gently, dust myself up and continue serving orders. An hour later, I was done with my shift. Anabelle and I went to the dressing room to change. “ Have you spoken to him , yet?” Ana said “ Who” I pretended as if I don't know who. “Ashford, duh” Ana folded her hands. “Is he going to lend you the money?. You know this Tess, Ashford is a dangerous guy. You should avoid him” Ana added. “ Hmmm, He asked for the money I owed him before I could ask for the money, I want to lend. So No, I didn't and” I lied to Ana. “And what, tessx” Ana said as she stopped changing and looked up to me. “ And I don't have any dime to pay him “ I said, withholding the other vital information. “You can still plead on working for him to cover your debt which you have been doing “ Ana continued changing her fit. “I know right but only if I reject the tips I get daily “ I said. “You got to be kidding me” Ana chuckled. “Yeah, He said,I still take from him” I said. “Technically, the customer tips you out of your good service not like you demanded the cash from them. Ashford is an asshole. He has always been. Sorry Tess” Ana patted me. “What are you going to do?” Ana added. NoBefore I could respond to that. Ashford guard bang the door too loud. “And who the hell is that” Ana screamed. “Is Telsa there?” Ashford guy said huskily. “I think that's one of Ashford men” Ana whispered to me. “She just stepped out” Ana yelled . I hit Ana playfully. “You don't need to do that. We still have some unfinished conversation, I still need to persuade me him to lend the cash” I said . “Oh really” Ana said. “What's going on , Tess” Ana added. Meanwhile, Ashford men kept on banging the door. “Catch you later, babe” I said to Ana. I opened the door and walked along with them to Ashford’s office. The bar became a little bit crowdy with new guests in and the faces, I was seeing were all new to me. I held my sweaty palms together, not sure of what I'm about to face with Ashford. And everything I will have to do will be for Mama, not what I want but Mama only. His men held the door open for me. I took a deep breath as I walked. This time, he wasn't just the one there. Oh my God, I know him. It was the black leather jacket guy. I could only recognize the jacket and his smell, I couldn't forget. It still lingers in my head. I guess it was him as I tried to see his face to confirm. His presence made my world shake. “Sit, Tess”. Ashford commanded as usual. I was nervous to do so. It wasn't about Ashford tone. It was him. The black leathered guy.I couldn't even stare at him. Still nervous of letting our eyes meet. “Is she the one” My heart skipped as he said. He turned directly to face me. He examined me from my feet to my head with disdain, then he smirked at Ashford. How I wish I did a little bit of makeup.