CHAPTER 1

“Waiter!” Amelia screamed in frustration, with her hand raised above her head, calling the attention of the waiter.

“Yes ma’am, how may I help you?” the waiter responded politely

“Please, I will need some more wine. Something stronger than what was given to me earlier” Amelia instructed, with her voice shaky and slightly above a whisper.

The waiter nodded in response to the order that was placed. He seemed concerned, realizing she already looked tipsy from her slightly slurred speech.

Amelia had just seen her father take his life a few hours ago, the thoughts and proceedings crippled her emotions. The weight of despair rested heavily on her. She searched everywhere for a spark of life but couldn’t find any.

After she had drunk enough, she raised her hand once again, to signal the waiter for payment this time. Her card got slotted in and was declined. Apparently, she was out of funds. Not only did she just lose her dad, all of her family’s inheritance had been seized based on some allegations of her father committing fraud.

The waiter grabbed his phone and tried to call his manager, “Hello Sir, we have a situation at hand”

“Okay, I will be right there in 10 minutes” the manager responded

Not long before the call ended, the manager stepped in

“Sir, I am over here” the waiter said, with his voice a bit louder than usual

“Hello ma’am‘’ the manager said softly

“Amelia Walmart? What’s going on here?” The manager asked. He was shocked to see her in such a state.

Apparently, the manager had recognized Amelia through her family’s wealth and influence. What he couldn’t understand was why she was unable to pay off her bills knowing how wealthy she had always been.

“Amelia, it’s just noon, and you’re already this drunk?”

Clearly, Amelia was unable to utter a word, she couldn’t even process any information received at that moment. All she could see were blurry images of things around her.

“Excuse me, let me take this call really quick” the manager said to the waiter

Simultaneously, the attention of the waiter was needed in the store room. Noticing they were both gone, Amelia stood up in an attempt to sneak out. Her feet were shaky and trembling, together with her inability to walk straight. Each step felt like wading through thick mud. She found a building along the bar and made her way there whilst she dozed off.

***

In the evening, as she attempted to cross the road heading home, the blaring of numerous horns snapped her back to reality

“Are you trying to get yourself killed!?” the stranger yelled

At first glance, Amelia found nothing captivating and alluring about him except for his physical appearance. As he stepped out of his car, making an attempt in walking towards Amelia, her vision about him became more glaring.

His tall height and broad shoulders exuded a commanding presence, accentuated by the impeccable tailoring of his designer suit. His jawline framed a face that appeared perfectly sculpted, every aspect of his appearance spoke of luxury.

“Where are you headed?” He spoke calmly, stretching forth his hand in an attempt to bring Amelia closer to himself.

While she gazed upon him, it was like a magnetic allure. Her eyes rolled mysteriously, holding on to a desirable pleasure. She gave a smile that played at the corners of her lips, inviting him into a world of temptation and desire.

“Can I book a cab for you?” He asked.

“No please. There will be no need for that. How about you take me to your house instead?” she asked, as she wore a smile that lit up her face, reaching from ear to ear.

“Okay, that wouldn’t be a problem. My house is big enough to accommodate us both, I just need you to be safe” he responded.

He made an attempt in opening the door for her to get in, and thereafter drove off. On their way home, he stopped by to pick up a few groceries at the store. All through the journey, Amelia was caught up in silence as the absence of her father began to hit hard on her.

Amidst the infortunes around her at the moment, Amelia was determined to have the best of her night as she began to slightly caress his arm while driving, creating a luring invite. On getting home, the air between them exhibited a seductive tension, releasing an energy of luring as they gazed at each other

“What a beautiful woman!”

“Her beauty and figure are out of this world!”

He thought to himself, fantasizing her in his mind as she walked past him in an attempt to change from what she originally wore into any other dress of his.

“Would you like to come in?” Amelia asked, her voice soft and tender as she wore a smile.

He hesitated, caught in her spell of seductive stare and glowing skin, he stuttered, “I… I’m not sure if that’s a great idea. 

As she made her way closer to him, her perfume resonated the whole atmosphere, exonerating an intoxicating scent. “Can’t you feel it? She whispered. “The chemistry between us is irresistible”

The harder he tried to resist, the faster his heart raced. Undeniably, Amelia was difficult to resist, she possessed an alluring beauty. Desires burned in his heart as his breathing quickened.

With an urge of acceptance, he gave in. Amelia slipped her arms into his and led him inside, their hearts racing in anticipation. While in the act of exploring the depths of their newfound chemistry, her moans resonated the entire atmosphere.

7AM

The sun gave a kiss on Amelia’s face through the window. She tossed continuously around the bed until she gained consciousness. All that happened last night became a replay in her mind.

“Hi, good morning” he said with a wide smile, with his voice exonerating calmness

“I’m afraid I need to leave now. I have some important meeting to catch up with” he further said, pointing his hands towards her belongings he had neatly folded and kept for her.

“I left some cash for you. It’s my little way of appreciating you for making my night remarkable” he gave a smile that reached his eyes, crinkling them at the corners of his face.

As he made an attempt to walk out of the room, she screamed

“Wait!”

“I didn’t even get your name” Amelia said

“Oh! Please, call me Alex.” he replied, releasing a smile as he made his way out

“I am Amelia by the way,” she said with a faint tone, barely above a whisper.

As Amelia laid-back lost in thoughts, her phone rang. It was an unknown caller and she answered.

“Hello ma’am, I am Sebastian, the manager at Mirage Lounge bar. Please, your attention is highly needed here.”

“Okay, I’ll be there shortly.” Amelia responded and thereafter, hung up the call.

The manager, knowing who Amelia was and her family’s status before now, it was quite an easy task to have gotten her cell number from her online profile 

Following the call, Amelia screamed, “Oh my God!” I didn’t clear my bills, I’m so grounded!”

She hurriedly took a shower and got dressed, ordered a cab and got to the bar where her attention was needed. She didn’t forget to hand over the house keys to the housekeeper as was requested by Alex before he left.

Upon arrival at the bar, she was directed to the manager’s office by one of the workers as he was expecting her. She conversed with Mr. Sebastian in detail and explained her predicaments to him. Being an understanding and a kind-hearted man, he gave Amelia an option of working at the bar as a waitress until she was able to pay off her bills from her salary in which she agreed to. He further stated that she was to resume work immediately.

As they both walked out of the office after the discussion, every occupant present at the bar seemed to have their gaze drawn towards the man who had just walked in. His shoulders were squared, and his head was held up high, exhibiting a high level of confidence.