Chapter 1

JESSICA

"Dingdong, I know you can hear me open up the door…" was the song I heard in my sleep and it sounded familiar, until I realized it was my alarm.

"Fuck!!" I blurted as I put off the alarm on my phone. Yawning and stretching, embracing the new day. I washed up and made a simple breakfast before today became one of my unlucky days. Contemplating on what to wear, I checked my wardrobe several times and couldn't make a choice. Just like every other day. After what seemed like 30 minutes, I chose something neutral and casual. So much for being a bartender. Was dressing up when my phone rang and that was my boss calling.

" Where are you Jessy, it's fu*king Friday and you're still home? I give you 10 minutes, otherwise you'll be fired ...."

" Okay! I get it, stop bluffing, I'll be there" I said, cutting him off. He's always a pin in the ass. Maybe because I always gave him an attitude whenever he tried to talk me into a relationship. My boss is middle-aged, just like me, just two or three years older. He's a handsome guy too, it sucks to call him 'boss' every time. Many thought we were in a relationship until I publicly turned him down. He's been So bossy since then.

I took my purse and dashed out of the apartment. Greeted Mia as I walked out and headed to the bus station. Mia is someone I'd call a mom. She's been taking care of me since I left the orphanage home 10 years ago. 

Luckily for me, I got to the station right on time. Damn I didn't know it was 5pm already when I glanced at my wrist watch. My boss must be soooo pissed. I got to the bar in no time and glanced through the glass door, checking if my boss was somewhat around the corner. When I saw that the coast was clear, I entered feeling so relaxed.

" 20 minutes late, Jessy" a voice whispered behind me, causing me to flinch. Then I turned and saw my boss. Was he waiting for me or something?

"Uf, you almost scared me. I'm here as promised. And it's just 10 minutes late" I replied to him, heading to my place at the bar and he followed suit.

" You keep playing with the fire lady. This is your last warning" he said and left. I wonder how many last warnings he has been giving me. 

I sat down and attended to a few men who came by for a drink or two. This place has one interesting benefit. I get to hear some people's sad stories, I've seen people drunk and cause funny scenes, seen a lot of break-up ladies and gents and all I have to do is entertain them as they entertain me.

Hours later, I was attending to this dude who was telling me how he lost a contract…

"So what are you going to do now?" I asked him

" Iono, lock myself up, drink out my life and die in peace" he said, taking the whole bottle to his mouth.

"Easy boy, you'll have a good alibi when you meet God. But you should try something different before you decide to die. You feel me" he nodded

" Good idea, you always find me a solution"

" That's no solution…. might be another problem…" As I was still talking, I noticed someone enter the bar and the people were murmuring, obviously because of the man who just entered with two bodyguards. The man has a strong masculine body and all eyes were on him. He was in a black firm suit, nice tie and a silver ring. Anyone would say he's a businessman, I could smell elegance from him approaching my bar table. Oh, right, he's approaching me. Totally forgotting the sad guy in front of me, I switched quickly to being a professional bartender. The man sat down while one of his body guards stood outside behind the door and the second stood inside and they were both in suits. I couldn't see the man's face quite well but I hope he's one of the good ones. He didn't say anything so I went first.

" Hello Mister, what would you like to drink?" I said as politely as possible. But the man didn't answer. I assumed he didn't hear me.

" Mister, what can I get you sir"

"....."

" Mister.." mehnnn, this man was getting under my nerves. I guess the professional bartender doesn't fit me after all. I'll just talk to him like I was doing the that guy over there

" Hey, you know, everyone gets sad at a point in their lives. '' I started as I poured a high class vodka in a shot cup. " You shouldn't just come here and turn deaf to the world, after all, we all have mouths, and as you can see, I'm using mine, so if you're not dumb, I'll advise you to use yours" I said, pushing the cup towards him. Maybe I said much, that should get him to talk.

He didn't even raise his head to look at me or anything. He just took the shot, slammed the cup on the deck demanding for more. I filled his cup and gave it back to him. He seemed boring, such a waste of physics. I turned away from him to go continue my talk with the other guy when I felt a very strong hand tighten around my wrist. I looked around at the man who I assumed was deaf and dumb.

" Satisfy me tonight and I'll pay you a lifetime" he said.

The first thing I did was what my brain told me to do. I used my left hand, and slapped his face so hard, his bodyguards came running towards us.

" I assume Noble men are dressed in suits. But I guess you're one of those imbeciles that go around looking all nice and cute. What exactly do you think of a lady like me!" I half yelled, capturing everybody's attention. He stopped his bodyguards with his hand and I hijacked my hands from his. Such a shameless guy.

" 20 million," he said.

I humphed. " You must be crazy". I went to meet him across the table. " You seem lost, you should just leave"

" I'm taking you with me. I certainly can buy you and your whole household. And I will" he said. It began to get under my nerves. He kept on talking about money and money, I doubt he has that type of money he keeps bluffing about.

" Why don't you stand up and take me with you? You can try." I said bluntly and he stood up. I didn't think he would. He took my hand and started dragging me out. Everyone was just looking, well of course, this is America. As he dragged me out, I kicked his balls and he left me that instant and fell to his knees. His guards tried getting to me but they ended up with the same fate. Just then, my boss came out and saw the whole scenario

" Jessica, are you out of your mind? Why would you do this to a customer? I've always known you were a gold digger. You can't even stand a wealthy young man. No wonder your parents left you to become an orphan, they prolly couldn't put up with your madness"

" Now don't you ever Speak of my parents or me being an orphan, you have absolutely no idea what's going on here…"

" You're fired, take your stuffs and leave" 

" What" is he being serious. " You can't just fire me like that.."

" Yes I can, and I have. I only employed you out of pity, you poor little witch. I won't allow you to destroy everything I've built here. Leave!!!"

" Fine, I'll leave, but before I do, I want to let you know one thing."

" And what would that be" he asked

" I'll be back, and I will make you regret everything you said" I went back to take my stuffs and walked out of the bar, talking one last look at the guy on the ground with his bodyguards, spat, and left.

" After getting home, I sank into my bed and stared at the ceiling when it hit me. I jumped off the bed.

" Fuck, I'm jobless".