Paid To Love

Episode 2

Paid To Love Episode 2

Victoria’s POV

Here i am in this new city, this is where he worked, my brother Richie. Since the incident i have barley slept, constantly thinking everyday “why him “.

I made my way to my small apartment in the smaller parts of the city. The room was awful, the roof leaking and this very annoying noise that comes from the kitchen sink. It wasn’t the best but the moment i decided to leave home to pursue my brother’s murder i knew i would have to do whatever it takes.

The next morning i visited the local police station, they were no help at all, they had closed the case almost immediately, in fact they pretended like there was no case. I knew some rich or powerful person was involved and none of the policemen were ready to stake their necks.

This had to be a private investigation and so i decided to meet a private investigator that afternoon, it was inspector Sidwell, a former police officer.

I got to his office and he had some information already. He said he talked to a couple friends in the city’s police department and he got some of footage of what happened that day. He brought it out and played it on his phone. He warned that it was disturbing but i had to watch. I saw him get shot, i was in tears.

I had to pick up myself and kept watching, the angle from the footage didn’t really reveal who did it. But a couple of minutes later a man walked by and took pictures of my brother on the floor before he left. Apparently the man works with Davies Industries.

He told me he would help despite the risk of intruding in the business of some of the city’s most powerful men but it would come at a hefty price. A million dollars, three hundred thousand up front.

I knew it was a lot but i had no choice, the police won’t get involved and no other detective would do the job. But i also knew that i didn’t have that kind of money so it would take some time. I knew i had to get a job and what better place to apply than the company my brother worked in, Davies Industries. At least i could dig out some dirt myself and who knows what i might find.

While everyone tried to convince me it was a stray bullet in a random shooting i had my doubts.

I asked them why he was there and how the bullet hit him but no one had an answer, or rather they didn’t want to give me an answer because they were covering something up.

I barely slept, mostly because of that annoying noise coming from that kitchen sink. I got up a bit late, got prepared and went out to apply for a position in The Davies Industries the next morning. I didn’t see an opening but i just wanted to give it a try.

I wore black pants and a white corporate shirt with a small tie.

Honestly i had no clue what to wear for something like this but the company looked really big.

I was in a hurry so i nearly buttoned my shirt well. I got there and went to speak to the manager. “Good Morning Sir i'm here to apply for a position in your company” i said while playing with my hands almost nervously.

“Hmm. We currently have no open spots in this company. Kindly take your leave.” He said without even glancing at me.

“ please sir i really need this job, you haven’t even taken a look at my documents, i assure you i’m qualified for any position. “ i said almost begging.

He finally looks at me

“ Hmm “ he studies my body with his eyes, he gets up and then sits on his table next to me with his eyes fixed on my shirt.

I look down to find my bra showing through my partially unbuttoned shirt. Feeling embarrassed i button my shirt quickly and look him in the eye.

“I might reconsider, but just tell me what exactly you’re willing to do.” He says with a cruel smirk.

I sit there confused still wondering what he is driving at. He comes closer, picks up the water on his table and pours it into a glass then he pours it on my shirt.

I am baffled by what just happened and i could barely mutter a word.

“ much better, i like what i see”

I look down to see my shirt sticking to my boobs. I start to panic and i finally know where he’s driving at.

“ Sir i...” he cuts me off

“ please, just relax and tell me what experience you have “

He looks at me

“ Sir i worked as a sales representative at a Smartphone company for a two years” i said while i wiped my shirt with my handkerchief.

He just sat there watching me with the same smirk on his face.

"Nice," he commented and I wasn't sure if he was talking about my experience or my breasts.

Still, I held my tongue. If I remained calm maybe he might just give me the job.

"I was actually asking about your experience in other areas” he said with a sick smile as he got closer.

I was fed up at this point and i was done being nice, I got up and poured the water on his head and slapped him right across his face

“ i was taking all of that because i wanted this job but not anymore”

I yelled angrily

He was about to yell back but his assistant opened the door and said “ Excuse me sir, Mr Davies just arrived” he looked shocked.

He told me to get out and tried to arrange himself before going out there.

I stayed back, i checked in his drawers and saw some documents, including a list of people who worked there.

I saw my brothers name in a list of people to be fired “ he was even about to get fired” i muttered.

I checked in another drawer and saw a file, i read through it and it looked really important so i took it and went out of his office.

Everyone was very busy and they were all over this Mr Davies man. I guess he was the owner since his name is Davies and the company’s name is Davies Industries.

I couldn’t go out through the front yet. There were too many people and besides my shirt was still wet so i went back into the manager's office and went to his bathroom to clean my shirt.

I heard the main door open, i knew i was in trouble. I heard a couple of footsteps and some people talking and i opened the door a bit to see what was happening.

It was the Mr Davies and someone else with him, a younger man, a very handsome one at that, he was blonde with blue eyes, very perfect jawline and chiselled body, he was the definition of a sexy man. The manager’s assistant walked in and also called him Mr Davies. Which means he must be the son of the other Davies. They were talking about the list of people to be fired and how the younger Davies was supposed to fire all of them at once. His father smiled at the thought of it, he must be a really cruel man i thought and he was rich so he had to get his son to join him in the cruelty of the rich.

They finally got up and decided to leave. But first it they asked for “the project “, i had a feeling it was the document i took. I wanted to see how important it would be so i waited and watched. The manager emptied all his drawers for it but didn’t see it. He called in everyone in the building and asked them to search for it.

Mr Davies was yelling at the top of his voice while his son tried to calm him down, he was already threatening to sack the manger. I wondered how important this piece of paper was till i opened it and actually read it. Something about a group of companies and a whole lot of money.

I wanted to come out and give it to them but i needed to make the manager pay so i waited till things got really serious.

The other employees were scattering the entire building trying to get it. In the midst if the chaos i saw Mr Davies' son disappear without his father noticing, his father was too busy preparing to fire that scumbag manager to even notice.

I needed to leave there immediately, i just needed a chance and i finally saw one.

The manager was pretty much on his knees begging Me Davies while the rest of them where scattering other parts of the building and i had a clear view of his office door.

I opened the bathroom door and made a run for it, Mr Davies was so shocked but he barely got a glimpse of me. The manager spotted the documents in my hand and told Me Davies ” There they are “ he screamed with a sense of retribution.

He chased after me immediately.

I ran for the elevator and pushed the bottom floor's button as hard as i could and the elevator doors shut with the manager almost getting there.

I was nervous but i knew i had to teach him a lesson, I’ve faced worse people and i didn’t let any of them get away with it.

The elevator stopped and i ran out as quickly as possible but the security guys started chasing me so i was running to any office i could get to, i tried opening a few doors but they were locked so i kept running till i saw a room that was already wide open and i ran in and shut the door, it turned out to be the men’s bathroom, “ at least they wouldn’t suspect i would be here “ i thought aloud as i hid in one of the stalls.

I started talking to myself,

“Its all ok ....”

“Victoria Relax...” trying to calm myself down and i was just starting to relax when i heard the door lock from inside.

I wondered how that could be possible because i was sure i was the only one in here although i didn’t really check.

I was so nervous as i heard the person’s foot steps approaching the stall i currently occupied. I knew it was someone coming to catch me but i wasn’t going without a fight so i took the toilet plunger and held it tightly ready to swing it at whoever opens that door. Who ever it was got to the door and just stopped, i couldn’t here a single thing, i was nervous to death but i kept holding it and then the door opened so quickly and with my reflexes taking over i shut my eyes and started swinging the plunger left and right, all over this stranger without even looking.