ALEXANDER

Chapter 2

“Hey, are you alright?”

“Huh...?”

It startles me when Anj speaks beside me. I didn’t see her coming, though.

“You look like you have seen a ghost. You’re so pale.”

“Oh- I’m fine.”

That’s all I could say. After the nerve-wracking and lose-patience experience I had with that asshole, amazingly, I still have the strength to act normal in front of her.

“Did something happen?” Her suspicious question somewhat irks me.

“Nothing! I’m fine.” I walk away from her and head straight to the locker room to get changed.

My shift has finally over but not the party. Those men are still in the VIP room.

Hugo told me I only had to stay there for three hours and that three hours are over now. Well, it’s not just three hours. I had to extend half an hour because of that jerk.

After changing into my own clothes, I search my phone in my bag to check for any calls or texts.

“Cassidy, boss wants to talk to you.” says Mark when he sees me walking out of the locker room.

“I’m on my way.”

Taking a deep breath before I open the door of Hugo’s office.

“You need me?” I ask when I get inside.

“I just spoke to Mr. Montavo...”

Hearing that name and my heart jumps.

That jerk! He still has the guts to look for me!

“What about him?” I inquire. Making a poker expression.

Hugo stands up from his swivel chair and walks around me. He then slowly pushes me to the chair in front of his table and lets me sit.

“The thing is... He wants you back there.”

“Boss, I already told you. Besides, my shift is over. Oh, I also need my payout. But don’t forget the tip, boss.”

“Yeah, yeah. I have them in my drawer. But can you extend? Perhaps, Alexander likes your service. He called me to ask for you.”

“I don’t think so. I just did what I always do. And no, I can’t extend. I already extended half an hour. I still have another job tomorrow. You know that.”

Before Hugo hired me, I told him about my part-time job. I also told him the reasons. He also knew why I couldn't have an overtime. So far, he has been so understanding.

“I know. Well, he said he would give you another tip for the extra time.”

But a one time tip can’t help me if I get fired in my other job. I can’t take a risk.

Seeing his face tells me he also wants me to be there.

“Don’t we have another waitress available? How about Anj? She can go an over time if you will ask her.”

“Well, he specifically asked for you, and not anyone else.” He sits back in his chair while looking at me.

“Then tell him I am not available. I’m sorry, boss. But I really need to go home. I need to prepare for my other job tomorrow.”

“Alright. I understand. Seems I can’t stop you regardless of what I tell you.” He sighs and opens his drawer.

“Here’s your payout for the entire cut off and just like what I had promised... your tip.”

Smile has slowly crept on my face when he slides the white envelope on the table towards me.

“Thank you.”

“You’re welcome. You did great tonight, Cassidy. Our client was actually impressed by you.”

That has my brow furrows. “Impressed? Who? Those men?”

Hugo chuckled when he saw my nonplussed reaction.

“Don't get me wrong, Cassidy. They actually extended their gratitude by giving you cheques. Look inside that envelope.”

What??

Still confuse but did as he says.

Immediately, I tear the white envelope and check what’s inside.

“Oh, my god!” Stunned at the total cheques shining brightly before my eyes.

There’s a cheque for my payroll for two weeks, then another cheque with a Memo written as THANK YOU amounting $5000.00 and another one that has a memo written YOUR TIP with an amount of $5000.00

My head feels bigger at the sight in front of me.

“Is this for real??” Still asking my boss while my gaze is lingering longer at the cheques.

“I know you need money, Cassidy. Honestly, I chose you to be there because I remembered you need money to help with your expenses. I know Alexander. He is a generous guy and if he likes your service, he will give a huge amount as his compensation for your service. He’s always like that.”

“I don’t know what to say. Oh, my god! I-“

My mouth agape in incredulity while staring at the cheques I just lay on the table.

“That’s all for you.” He gives me a warm smile.

“Thank you, Hugo. Thank you so much.” Deeply touch by what he did.

“You’re welcome. Anyway, in case you forgot, you still have another job to take care.”

Oh shoot!

“Yeah. I better go now. And I’m sorry I can’t stay longer.” Though my other job will be in the morning.

“Nah, never mind it. Maybe I’ll send another waitress to serve them.”

“Thanks.”

“You’re welcome. And I’m still expecting to see you tonight. Don’t be late if you don’t want your next payout gets deducted.”

I give him my nod and then smile before I walk out of his office.

Hugo is a good payer. He pays his employees according to their working hours, and he has never delayed giving our payouts.

Well, his company is making a name recently so I’m sure he will get more clients. More clients, more money.

I glance once more at the cheques before I securely put them inside my bag.

“Hey, you’re going home now?” Anj just came back from the personnel’s entrance door.

“Yeah... I just got my payout. Did you get yours already?”

“Not yet. Maybe later, once I’m done. I still have two hours.”

“Over time?”

“Yeah, I will relieve yours. I just got a call from Hugo while taking a break.”

“Oh, Okay! I’m sorry I have to go out early.”

“You're fine. Besides, Hugo will give me an extra tip.” She smiles widely.

“Haha! Well, that’s good! Oh, I gotta go now.”

“Okay. Don’t forget the key.”

“Yup. I have it in my bag.”

“Alrighty. See you when I get home.”

“Okay. Goodnight!”

Waiting for a cab is difficult at this hour. I have to walk for five minutes to get to the highway where vehicles pass by.

It doesn’t take long and I see an empty cab, which I immediately stop.

On my way to the house, the feeling of exhaustion overpowers me. Slowly drifting off while leaning my head on the backseat.

A faint voice has slowly wakened me up from my slumber. Until the faint voice gets louder and clearer.

“Miss...”

“Miss...”

“Oh, I’m sorry. I must have fallen asleep. Uhm, where are we?”

Unsure how long I fell asleep.

“We’re here.” says the driver.

I check the outside and he’s right. We’re already in front of the house.

“Is this the address?” He asks.

“Uh-yeah! Thank you.” After paying, I step out and scamper towards the house.

My body can’t wait to take a rest.

I look at the time on my watch and I only have six hours before I go to my next job.

Roughly five hours of good sleep are better than not sleeping at all. I always allot an hour to clean myself and prepare everything for my job before I go to sleep.

Half an hour of resting, I decide to take a quick shower so I can get a pleasant sleep.

While in front of the bathroom mirror, the scene of what happened earlier is now resurfacing.

FLASHBACK...

“Stay here Moya Milaya.”

His hot breath is scorching on my neck. It gives a new sensation through my core.

“Sir!” Quickly, I get up. Taking a few steps away from him.

His friends had seen what he did as well. I feel my face gets hot. Gosh! I feel so hot. Just glad that the light is a bit dim. It hinders them to see my face blushing.

“Are you into waitress too, Alexander?” Says one of the guys. I remember him. He was the one who stopped the other guy. And if I remember it correctly, the other guy’s name is Moross. Or maybe Moloss?? Chorus??

Sounds like those words. Whatever!

“Says the one who’s into sluts in town.” Another guy answers for him.

“Shut up, Francis!” His friend retorts back.

Then Mr. Montova's gaze lingers longer at me. Not minding what his friends say.

Oh my god!

He probably had known my plan, as he bellowed. “I would come closer if I were you, Moya Milaya. Running outside won’t help you.”

I secretly gulp as he saunters closer.

“Cheers!!” I heard his friends in the background. The music is no longer my concern when it stops, too.

I need to get out of here.

“Sir, if there’s anything you may need, food, drinks, or change the music, just say so and I will-“

What the heck?!

My words become useless. He scoops and carries me back to his seat a she hears nothing.

“No! Please, sir. Don’t do this...”

I can tell that my face is so red right now.

“Stay here, Moya Milaya... Don’t move if you don’t want me to f**k you.”

Oh f**k!

His solid chest touched my back. His perfume smells so good. His lips has almost brushed my shoulder blade and his so manly voice makes my core clench with desire.

What was I thinking?

I don’t know how long I stay on his lap. Perhaps an hour or more?

So weird that everyone has no longer questioned his actions. They look not bothered at all.

PRESENT...

“God! I shouldn’t think about it! No! Don’t ever think of it, anymore, Cassidy!”

Telling myself while shaking my head as I am trying to omit the unwanted feeling that is slowly building inside me.

Instantly, I remove all my clothes and jump into the shower. I need to shower! Or else I can't stop diverting my thoughts from thinking what happened next.