Chapter 8

Mrs Jessica was rushed to the emergency room, Iris wasn't allowed inside she could be seen restlessly walking to and fro, Skylar arrived at the hospital and immediately Iris ran into her arm's,at the sight of her 

“Hush now girl, your mom is going to be fine”, Skylar consoled me.

“I don't want to lose my mother, she's all I got” Iris mumbled amidst tears.

“We won't lose her Iris, please calm down okay”? 

“Okay sky”, Iris replied.

After sitting for some hours, the doctor came out.

“Miss Iris… the doctor called

“Yes doctor, can I see you in my office”?

“Sure doctor”.

Skylar moved back about to sit, when Iris motioned to follow her.

She held Skylar's hand and the doctor led the way.

They got into an office which was a comfortable and well-lit space designed for confidential discussions with patients. There was a desk where the doctor sits to review medical records and discuss treatment plans. 

There were two chairs for patients, opposite the doctor, creating a relaxed environment for open communication.

A computer was on his desk for accessing electronic health records, medical literature, or to show visual aids to patients. 

The walls were adorned with medical charts or diagrams to help explain conditions to patients and there might be a phone for follow-up calls or to discuss test results she doesn't know for sure.

But that wasn't her problem, she wanted to know what was wrong with her mother.

“Well miss Iris, we were lucky to revive your mother”, the doctor said.

Iris tensed to her bone marrow, spoke…

“Doctor, what is wrong with my mother”?

“Will she be fine? Please talk to me”.

“Calm down Miss Iris, your mother was diagnosed of Hypertensive chronic kidney disease”.

“What!!!!!!” Iris and Skylar chorused.

“Please calm down”, the doctor said

“Your mother needs a kidney transplant immediately, because the kidney she's relying on now is also failing”. The doctor explained.

“Doctor please go ahead with the transplant”, Iris cut in.

“Well payment has to be made”, the doctor replied

“And how much would that be doctor”? Skylar asked.

“It would cost 500,000$ for the transpl….”

“500 what!!!!!! Iris screamed.

“Where would I get such an amount from”?

“I barely earn 1,000$ from the odd jobs I do, how can I earn this much”?

“Doctor please help me, I don't have such an amount”, Iris pleaded.

“Well the only option is for her to be placed on drugs, which she will be given 3 times in a week”. 

Tears filled Iris's eyes as she was confused and didn't know what to do. She has no one to run to or call for help.

Mrs Jessica was discharged and taken back home, Iris doubled her odd jobs and added striping, she was introduced to stripping by Skylar…

Iris was brought back to reality by the knock on the door…

“Come in, she responded.

“It was Sarah..”

“Dinner is ready ma”, Sarah said

“I will be down shortly”,

“Ok ma iris”, Sarah replied

Iris made up her mind to agree to Ryan’s proposal, she was in already and it was too late to turn back.

In order not to keep Ryan waiting, she quickly changed into something else and went downstairs for dinner.

Iris got to the dinner table and sat down, while her food was being served Ryan didn't take his eyes off her, and that made her uncomfortable.

“I didn't know your slut would still be around, " Ivy said, walking in.

Ivy sat and her food was served.

Iris' stomach turned like a washing machine, she knew she was hungry but refused to eat.

“Starving yourself won't do you no good”, Ryan said

Iris knew that within herself but still paid deaf ears, “mind your business” she blurted.

“I won't have you talk to my brother like that”, ivy replied

“Then teach your brother some manners”, with that Iris left the dinning and headed straight to her room.

Leaving Ivy's eyes open like they were about to fall out and her jaw dropped.

“Did you just let her go” ?

“You didn't even say anything, she needs to be taught some lessons, she's so rude”.ivy barked 

“Let her be”, Ryan said.

“Really”??

Ryan raised his hand, before she could say another word and concentrated on his food.

He beckoned one of his guards and asked them to prepare one of the cars.

After dinner Ryan went to his room to change up, clad in a refined tuxedo suit he left for the club. He entered the exclusive VIP lounge at the club. The ambient music and dim lighting created an atmosphere of opulence. He lit a cigar and sipped on a glass of aged whiskey as he watched the mesmerizing dance of the strippers.

Luca, his friend and confidant, joined him. The clinking glasses and distant beats provided a backdrop for their conversation.

“Hey Man, what's up?” Luca said, sitting down opposite Ryan.

“Alot buddy, the old man won't hand over the empire”, Ryan said.

Luca leaning back,”What's on your mind”?

“I've got this idea. I want Iris to bear my child before the contract ends. Make it last longer, just like the old man wanted”, Ryan replied.

Luca raised an eyebrow, “Iris? You think she'll agree to that”?

Ryan smirking, “I've got it all mapped out. She'll come around”. 

“That's a risky move, Ryan.What if she declines”? Luca said skeptical.

Ryan leaned in, “Don't worry, Luca. I've got it under control”.

The pulsating music and the sway of the dancers heightened the intensity of their discussion.

(Ryan nodding towards the dancers)  “You know, Luca, sometimes you've got to play the game to win”.

“Luca leaning back with a chuckle.You always did have a way with games”.

They laughed, raising their glasses to the unfolding plan. Strippers approached, dancing to the rhythm, adding a layer of hedonistic indulgence to the conversation.

Luca eyeing Ryan ,”You're not wasting any time tonight, are you”?

“Never do” Ryan said smirking,

With that, Ryan left the VIP lounge with one of the strippers.

The drive home was a hot one, as the stripper had already understood her assignment, she used her hands to rub his trousers, making his cock beneath to jolt, she noticed the move and continued,as she felt the hardness below…..

They arrived home, Ryan's sexual urge couldn't be controlled as he brought home different girls every night, Iris being a deep sleeper never noticed.  

Iris, unable to catch any sleep, had her eyes wide open and her head racing with different thoughts on what Ryan told her earlier that day…

“My life doesn't belong to me anymore, what have I gotten myself into”,  she said to herself thinking aloud with tears rolling down her pretty cupped face.

I have to do all it takes so mum is back on her feet again, she's the only thing I have got, she said.

While Iris in her room thinking, Ryan and the lady he took from the club, started off from the sitting room, kissing each other roughly……

Ryan grabbed her and she wrapped her leg round him, making it easy for Ryan to lift her, as they headed to his room her leg hit on of the room door, jerking Iris off her thought, she quickly stood up from her bed, rushing to see what that loud thud was about……..