“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.
“Is that Alex Tate?”“Yes, that’s him. He is the CEO of the Tate Industries”“Damn! He’s so fucking hot!”“All I want to do is spend the rest of my life with him!”The ladies present at the bar whispered among themselves together with their body languages longing for himAmelia’s eyes widened in shock, she turned and asked the lady who stood next to her, “Please, who is that man?”“You mean you don’t know him?”“That’s one of the hottest man in the city!” Flora chuckled“His name is Alex Tate, the CEO of the Tate Industries. He also owns 55% of this bar’s shares” Flora said. “So, he is more like our boss too” she laughed while hitting Amelia’s shoulders slightly in a jokingly manner.Flora asked, “You seem uncomfortable with that news, is everything okay?”Flora was instructed by the manager to show Amelia around, just so she can get acquainted with the working environment and prepare to take orders. She seemed a bit comfortable being around Amelia.“No, there is nothing wrong. I am f
“Greetings to you Mr. Tate, to what do I owe this pleasure?” Mr. Lawrence responded“Please, I need you to look into a profile for me, her name is Amelia Walmart and I want to know everything about her.” Alex said, with an assurance of hope.“Okay sir, I will” Mr. Lawrence responded“I trust you to carry out this findings perfectly.” Alex responded and thereafter, hanging up the call.After the call, Alex had to drive quickly. He had scheduled a meeting with his board members to prepare for a project at hand. This was one of the biggest opportunities he had to expand Tate Industries to a greater level of growth.Upon arrival, he hurriedly walked towards his secretary and asked “Is everybody ready?”“Yes sir, they are.” Lucy, the secretary responded. Also sir, you do have a visitor awaiting your arrival at the office”“Who could that be?” Alex asked, his mind racing in curiosity“I wouldn’t know sir” Lucy responded.“Alright, kindly grab a coffee for the entire team and have it deliver
Her mind swirled like a tempest, mixed in a dilemma. She longed for clarity, for some glimpse of understanding in the midst of the confusion that enveloped her“I am Cora, Alex’s Fiancée, so it’s best you stay away from my man. We are engaged to be married soon.” She warned, her voice filled with pride, as she elegantly displayed a magnificent diamond ring on her finger.“Why are you telling me this?” Amelia asked, her tone portraying a hint of suspicion. She snorted softly, crossing her arms and placing her hands on top of each other, her posture exuding confidence, meeting Cora’s gaze with a bold stare“I have absolutely nothing to do with Alex. So, you can be rest assured you have nothing to worry about.” Amelia asserted, a touch of defiance in her voice. “What could he possibly gain from associating with someone like me?” her voice softened, with a touch of sadness in her eyes as she let her hands fall to her sides.“Yeah, you are right’” Cora replied, her tone filled with mockery
“Hello, Mr. Lawrence. Thank you for reaching back to me.” Alex said, in anticipation of hearing good news. A warmth spread through his chest, letting out a smile that ran through the corners of his lips.“Good day Mr. Tate”, the lawyer responded, “I have been able to gather some vital information for you about Amelia Walmart, but first, I will need to speak with her and ask a few questions for confirmation.“Okay Mr. Lawrence. That wouldn’t be a problem” Alex said. “Kindly choose a day favorable for you and I will make that happen”, he added“Okay sir, I will let you know. Bye for now.” Mr. Lawrence responded and thereafter, interrupted the call.“Is everything okay?” the manager asked“Yes sure, everything is fine,” Alex responded. With a soft smile on his face, he asked, “When will I be signing the documents in order to make the purchase of the bar official please?”“I will reach back to you on this” the manager answered“Okay, just in case I get busy with work, you can leave a mess
Following the call, Alex turned to the stranger and said, “I never want to see you again or anywhere close to Amelia.”“Sure, you won’t.” the stranger responded“As for Cora, do you know where I can find her?” Alex asked“I’m afraid I can’t disclose that to you” the stranger answered“Okay then, you can see yourself out of the hospital.” Alex saidIn a fit of anger, Alex strode towards the door, each step deliberate and filled with anger. Reaching the door, he hesitated for a moment, his hand hovering over the handle as he struggled to contain his rage. But then, with a sudden burst of fury, he swung the door open with such force that it banged loudly against the wall.After storming out of the room, Alex made his way to the reception floor, where Flora awaited him. Without a word, they walked out of the hospital together.After dropping Flora off, Alex headed straight to his office, where his stepfather had been waiting for him. 5PMAs Alex arrived at his office, he pushed the door
Alex noticed the change in Amelia’s expression. Her eyes once bright with laughter, now seemed distant with a shadow of concern and a state of dilemma. “Is everything okay?” Alex asked, reaching across the table to gently touch her hand.“Yes, I am fine. I thought I saw someone I knew,” Amelia responded ”Oh! Okay, that’s fine.” Alex said with a soft smile as he continued to admire Amelia.With soft music playing in the background, Amelia listened carefully as Alex discussed the pressing concerns they had gathered to address. His passion and dedication towards her affairs were evident in every word he spoke, and Amelia found herself admiring his gesture. She further consented to seeing the person Alex requested for her to meet.As they conversed, minutes turned into hours, but neither of them noticed as they were engrossed in their discussion. Despite the seriousness of their conversation, they shared moments of laughter which made their time together worthwhile.As the evening drew t
The news of Mr. Sebastian’s sudden decision to sell off the bar sent ripples of curiosity and concern through the organization. As they gathered in small groups, discussing the possible reasons behind the manager’s departure, one question remained unanswered: who would be the new owner? The workers went about their daily tasks for the day, but their minds were preoccupied as they were concerned about whether the new owner would be kind and whether they would run the bar effectively. A few other workers worried about the possibility of layoffs or drastic changes to their work environment.As they left the meeting spot, the workers exchanged worried glances. They knew that change was inevitable, but the unknown was always unsettling. All they could do was wait and hope that the new owner would be someone who would lead the organization with compassion and integrity.The morning gave way to the evening, leading to the close of the day at the bar. Other workers had taken their leave afte
As Lucy arrived at the office, she could sense an air of disapproval from her colleagues, making her feel increasingly uncomfortable. Some of them muttered under their breath, while others exchanged whispers that seemed to be directed at her. Their expressions seemed to convey a mix of disappointment and annoyance, as if they were silently judging her for being late.Lucy ignored the tension around her and headed straight to her desk. She focused on clearing her desk, hoping to convey a message of her readiness to begin work. As she began to arrange her desk, arranging papers and setting things in order, her pen slipped from her hand, falling to the ground.As she bent down to retrieve it, she heard a sharp noise. It was Mr. Dan who snapped some papers on her desk, a clear sign of his irritation towards her lateness.Mr. Dan is the Chief Operating Officer of Tate Industries who is the second-in-command after Mr. Alex, and is responsible for overseeing the company’s day-to-day operatio