CHAPTER FOUR
"Grrrrrrrrrgggghhh!". Went the alarm. Kate stretched out her hand picking the alarm to stop it almost immediately. It was 6:30 Am. She frowned and grunted as she remembered she was going back to work today. She wished there was any other way she could skip work.
If there was anything she had wanted more in this life, that was definitely to stop working with Mr Denzel. She had been working for him for almost a year and she could say that it has been one of her most difficult job ever as a maid.
To her, Mr Denzel was a bunch of trouble. He was arrogant, rude and above all, he was a chronic cassanova. He came home almost every night with different ladies. She feared that perhaps one day his sperm would run dry. He always wanted to sleep with almost every woman.
"Grrrrrrrrrgggghhh!!" went the alarm again, snapping her out of her thoughts, reminding her of the horrible day ahead. She dragged herself out of the bed and lazily headed to the bathroom, her face gloomy as the thought of being humiliated by Mr Denzel crossed her mind.
Thirty minutes later, she was already dressed, ready to face the day's challenges.
"Hey mum I'm heading for work". Kate said as she came out from her room and headed to the sitting room.
"Mum". She called out again
"Yeah Kate, I'm over here". Her mum replied from the kitchen.
Kate headed to the kitchen where she met her mum preparing breakfast.
"Hey baby, ain't you gonna stay for breakfast? It's almost ready". She said trying to set the table.
"What's for breakfast mum?". She asked, as she sat down to pour herself some milk.
"I'm making pancakes baby". She replied dishing out the pancakes on a plate for Kate.
"Mum I really don't wish to go to work, I really hate having that arrogant Man humiliate me again". Kate said out of frustration as she munched her pancake.
"Baby, if you don't wanna go to work then all you need to do is just quit. I don't wanna have anybody treat you in anyway that isn't right."
"But mum if I quit, how are we gonna get money for your drugs. You know we need the money".
"Yeah, we need the money but that's not the reason that rich bastard treat you in a way you don't deserve".
"Don't worry mum, I'm gonna do just fine. You don't need to worry. I'm not gonna let him get under my skin. I'm off to work". Kate said as she gave her mum a kiss on the cheek and rushed out of the house.
Kate felt like working for Mr Denzel was more like a challenge than a job. He really took delight in humiliating her at any given opportunity. She remembered a day Mr Denzel made her stand with a bottle of champagne and two glasses on her hands. He made her stand there while he made out with one of he numerous lover's. She was quite embarrassed that she felt like quitting her job though she had a rethink because of her mum's health.
It took an extra 30 minutes before she could get to work. Arriving at Mr Denzel's house, she felt cold shivers ran down her spine. She suddenly became timorous. She didn't know what to expect from Denzel. Perhaps he might have turned the whole place up-side-down on purpose just to get at her.
She opened the main entrance door and stepped in. She looked and saw how quiet the whole place was. Mr Denzel must have left for work early, she thought. She looked around, she saw how neat the whole place looked. That wasn't a good thing. Has she been sacked and replaced by another maid without her notice? That damn bastard! She cursed under her breath.
"you're late Ms Kate". Came Mr Denzel's voice out of no where.
"Shit, he's still home". Kate muttered, more like a whisper.
"Hello Mr Denzel". She said, searching the house to know where his voice came from.
She saw him seated from across the table in the kitchen with steaming cup of coffee in his front as he fixed his gaze on his laptop in front of him. He appeared to be so engrossed with what he was doing and yet fixing his mind towards Kate's direction.
"Why are you late Ms Kate?" He asked again, still engrossed in what he was doing
"I-I g-guess I-I l-lost t-track of time. Besides I had to take the subway. You know how crowded it could get in the morning". Kate said trying to explain even though she was just a minute late to work.
"I had to wait all morning just to get a cup of coffee and I had to make one for myself because you decided to show up late at work today. I do not pay you so much just for you to come to work late". He said without raising up his face, his eyes still on his laptop.
"I'm so sorry Mr Denzel. It's not gonna repeat itself again". She said with an apologetic tone.
"Yeah, I'm sure about that. Coz if it does repeat itself again then you're fired". He said, this time he picked his cup of coffee and his laptop, heading to his sitting room. He stopped just in front of Kate as he started at her in the face.
"Don't just stand there like a statue, get yourself busy. My room needs cleaning and you need to fix me breakfast". He said snapping his fingers at Kate's face who stood unmoved.
Snapping out of her thoughts, scampered into her room and quickly changed into her work clothes, took her cleaning tools and headed up to Denzel's room to start cleaning.
As she cleaned, she pondered on what Mr Denzel had said to her earlier. She knew him too well to know when he was serious and when he wanted to just humiliate her. From the tone of his voice, he knew he was Damn serious. She had never seen him that serious and he wondered what could have been the reason.
Kate never like Mr Denzel ever since she started working for him. She never wanted to work for him but the pay check was just too good to refuse and it also went a long way to foot the bill for her mum's medication
She remembered vividly how she got to start working here
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"Mum, I really need to get a job as soon as possible so that I can help to foot some bills here at home and also to get your medication. You're gradually losing grip of your health and that's not good". Kate said as she watched her mum who looked pale.
"I thought I've told you not to bother about it, I've got it covered. All I need from thou is to concentrate on getting a good job. Besides you just finished school and you need some rest too". Her mum replied
"That's what you always say. Have you forgotten what the doctor said. The cancer Would start spreading if you don't get some rest. I saw this ad on f******k and I applied. I'm sure I'm going to get the job so that you could quit yours and get some rest".
"Baby stop treating me like I'm an invalid. I can always work to take care of you and myself, cancer or no cancer". Her mum reiterated.
"I'm sorry to make you feel that way Mum. I didn't mean it that way and you know it".
Just then, Kate's phone rang and she quickly picked it up.
"Hello". She said.
"Hi, my name is Kimberly, am I speaking to Ms Kate Reeves?".
"Yes, I am. Please what can I do for you". Kate asked.
"You applied for a job at Mr Denzel's Mansion. You've been offered the job and you're expected to start by Monday". Kim announced.
Oh my God! Just like that? No interview?" She asked, not believing her luck.
"Yes, Mr Denzel needs a maid as soon as possible. The other major just got laid off because of some misconduct so he would want you to start immediately so there won't be any need for interview. I'll drop the house address immediately I get off the phone with you." Kim replied.
"Thank you so much. I'll definitely be there on Monday". She said filled with so much happiness.
"Okay, Bye". Kim said and hung up
She couldn't believe her luck. She actually got a job at Mr Denzel's mansion. She felt so happy that at least her mum would stop working and concentrate on getting better. All she needed to do was to convince her to stay at home. She knew it wasn't going to be easy convincing her mum to quit her job but it would be for her own good. Her mum was actually dying and she was definitely going to do everything she could to save her.
CHAPTER FIVE"Mum, I got the job at Mr. Denzel's mansion. It's a live-in job". Kate said to her mother as soon as she got off the phone."What?! Forget it, you ain't going nowhere," Her mother mouthed."I knew you would react like this but listen, mum, you're sick and it isn't much you can do for yourself now or to get the bills around here. I'm going for this job so I can provide money for you and me. You've done your best to raise me and cater to my needs ever since Dad left us. I think it's high time you allow me to return the favor and besides, I'm already an adult. Mum let me do this for the both of us. I just can't help seeing your health deteriorate and I sit and do nothing about it". Kate said, trying to convince her mum.Her mum kept mute for a moment, pondering over what her daughter had just said and she sighed."Okay, I trust you. Go ahead and accept the offer but I really want the best for you, doing odd jobs like this isn't what I wan
Denzel pulled over at his parking lot. His hands still on the steering, he sighed. It had really been a hectic day but he was glad that it all went according to plan.All thanks to Kim, they were able to put up a proposal that was able to convince the delegates from Winston PLC to partner with his company. A partnership deal was imminent. That would definitely convince the board members that he is the right man to take the company to a greater height just like his father, Mr. Wesley had done during his time as the CEO.He dragged himself out of the car, taking his briefcase with him as he headed into the house, looking tired and exhausted. He had admitted that being a CEO wasn't as easy as he had thought it would be. Seeing how his father handled the affairs of the company with ease while he was growing up, he felt that being in the corporate world wasn't a big deal after all, though he never showed any interest in it."Good evening Mr. Denzel," A lady greeted h
She lay by the poolside in her newly acquired apartment sunbathing. She gently but carefully applied a lotion to her skin. It shimmered and glowed under the sunlight. She gently caressed her body as flashes of her s*xual encounter with Denzel played out in her head. His gentle hands ravaging her hair, then to her back and down to her soft rounded ass. His succulent lips pressing on her lips in a deep but passionate kiss.The way he made love to her, spilling her juices all over the place made her want to go crazy. It had been a long time she had craved for his touches and she finally got what she wanted. But she was determined to get more. She just couldn't get enough of him and she swore to make him hers forever, whatever the cost may be.She had always wanted him even all through their high school and college days. She could have had him where she wanted him. She almost did if not for the awkward but embarrassing incident that had happened that night. Their love stor
Denzel tried to resuscitate her, but she didn't respond. He became tensed and confused. He had never hit a woman in his life. He didn't know what had prompted him to hit her the way he did.He shook her severally, she didn't respond. She lay there, motionless with blood oozing from her nose. Perhaps she could be dead, he thought to himself. He suddenly began to sweat profusely. He couldn't believe he had just killed someone over what could have been avoided.He quickly rushed to his room, picking up his phone, and dialed 911"Hello, please I need an ambulance at 957 Ocean View. My housemaid just fell unconscious". He said as he couldn't find any way to describe the situation.***A few minutes later, the ambulance arrived at the hospital. Kate was rushed to the emergency room. Denzel trailed behind with fear written all over his face."Okay, Mr., You'll have to wait here while we take it up from here". The doctor said,
Kim opened her eyes. She had dozed off for about a few minutes. She looked at her watch, it was already 12:05pm. She had slept for almost an hour. She yawned as she stretched herself. She looked a bit tired. She was supposed to be at home resting but all thanks to his boss Denzel, she might have to stay here maybe for the rest of the day.She stood up and walked over to the window just a few yards away from the door to the emergency room. She took a peep and saw Kate still sleeping peacefully. Poor thing, she thought, she must have taken a hard knock from Mr. Denzel and the impact must have been too excruciating.Staring at Kate for a few minutes she wondered what Kate would have done that could have made her boss knock her out in the way he did. She had known Denzel for about five years while she still worked with Mr. Wesley, she had never heard that Denzel raised a finger on any woman. Perhaps something had gone wrong somewhere.She had known Denzel to be a go
"Kate is awake,""How is she?" He asked pushing Eva slightly off him."She's gradually coming around but she is skeptical about coming back to the house. I've tried convincing her; I told her you're willing to increase her pay so nobody gets to know. I'm sure she's going to accept the offer"."Whatever she wants, give it to her. Just make sure doesn't press charges or let the public know about this. I'll be there in five minutes"."Huh?" Eva quizzed curiously, was he about to leave in the middle of their sensual love making?"Are you there?" Denzel asked over the phone, ignoring Eva."No, you don't need to do that. I'm taking care of things over here. Just relax and get some rest.""Okay, whatever happens, always let me know. I'll be here waiting." Denzel said as he ended the call."You were gonna leave in the middle of all these?" Eva asked motioning to her naked body. She was furious and at the same time disappointed.
Denzel opened his eyes, he looked around and it was still dark. He tried getting up but felt someone lying on him."Shit!" he let out.The memories of what had happened earlier came flooding into his memory. What was he doing with this bitch that almost ruined his reputation back in the University? The shame of what had happened almost made him feel like taking his life when the stigma was just too much to bear. He was kicked out of the football team because coach Steven felt he was a disgrace to the team. He almost withdrew from school because his father had wanted to withdraw his monthly stipends and here he was, stark naked with the same girl that almost cost him a lot.He looked at her sexy figure, silk skin, firm rounded buttocks, and the good s*x she had just given him."Damn, she's so good". He breathed as he ran his fingers down her spine to her ass.Eva felt the sensation as she wriggled and snuggled back into his arms.Just then, t
She hung onto him, her back against the door as he fumbled to hold on to her. She was kissing and sucking on his neck, his arm around her waist as his breathing was ragged, his skin hot wherever she touched it. He held her tight. His lips caught hers, both of them shuffled and stumbled into his room. She heard the door shut behind her, his arms wrapping around her waist.He pulled her up, her legs wrapping around his hips as her arms rested on his shoulders. He held her thighs, his hands and fingers firm against her as they continued to kiss. She kissed his neck as they walked up to his room through the stairs. She felt a door bump against her back then fall away. Before she could kiss him or ask if this was his room, she felt his leg push up under her. And then he lowered her down, her body easing into a soft and warm blanket."Wait here," he whispered, kissing her lightly. She took a deep breath, throwing her arm over her eyes as she heard
Kate stared blankly into the street ahead and let the tears flow from her eyes. She sat on the roadside bench and waited for Collins. He had promised he would come and pick her up. The cold evening breeze blew against her body and she shivered but she was too sad to cover herself. Neither did she care about her brutal wind. She could only blame herself. She had been foolish to believe she could find committed love with Denzel.Collins' car pulled over and he rushed out to meet her. When he noticed he was shivering, he took off his jacket and covered her. Kate sniffed and thanked him. Collins sat beside her, and for a moment, no words were spoken. Collins wondered what happened. Whatever it was, he knew it was terrible. Kate's box was standing behind the bench."You were right," she said with a light chuckle. "Denzel didn't deserve me and I was too foolish to see it.""I'm sorry, Kate."Kate pursed her lips and sobbed."Stop crying, Kate. Whatever it is, he doesn't deserve your tears.
Four NYPD vehicles blared along the road to the house of Raymond Dantley. The winter clouds had been dissipated by the sun and the morning dew soaked the tarmac. The cold winter breeze still blew and the men wore their police jackets and sipped hot coffee – their bosses swallowed bottles of gin in their office.The four vehicles came to a halt in front of Ray’s compound and instructions were given. Five cops, armed with a rifle, surrounded the perimeter of the house while the rest three made their way in. The truck loaders who were sniffing some of the drugs they stole were the first criminals they caught.“This is the New York state police department,” one of the officers recited with his rifle pointed steadily at them. There was no escape. “Your hands where I can see them.”Another police officer cuffed their hands from behind. He inspected the substance. “Codeine.”“Take us to your boss. A single mistake and I’ll blow your brains out.”***Stephen watched from afar as the four poli
The men were up long before dawn. Silently, they moved about their duties. In the underground warehouse, several boxes containing codeine, Vicodin, and oxycontin were labelled and placed on each other. The men in the lab were dressed in white overall coat inspected samples before they were lifted to the ground floor. The boxes were carried into the compound and loaded into a truck carrying the Culid company logo. The men ardently placed the boxes of hard drugs in between cartons of beverages.When they had finished uploading the boxes, Roland slapped the back of the vehicle and the driver started the engine. Roland slid into the passenger seat and lit a cigarette. He pushed his cigarette box to him.“Want some?”Tarry, the truck driver shook his head and reached for a bottle of gin. “Gin does it better.” He took a gulp and passed the bottle to Roland. “How’s the boss?”Roland took a gulp. “Mad as hell. He wants Stephen.”“Heard millions of dollars was missing.”“Raash wants his cut, n
Eva heard everything. The sounds of the birds singing on the tree outside her window. The yellings of the crazy men outside her door. The clicking sounds of shoes that belonged to the psychiatrist. At night, she could hear the creeping sounds of the bugs that wanted to feast on her. She hated the place. And she hated that she was locked with crazy people. She wasn’t crazy. She was only fighting for a love that was hers and Daniel betrayed her.The three nights at the mental home had been hell for Eva. The therapy sessions were worse. She sat, hand cuffed, before a man dressed in white overall coat.“Eveline. Can I call you that?”“I’m Eva?”“How are you this morning?”“I can’t be fine as long as I am held in this hell hole.”“Are you ready for a session?”“I’m not mad!”“You tried to kill a woman who dis nothing to you thrice.”“She took my man.”“He isn’t yours.”“How do you know that?!”“Because he said so. Eva, he was only your boyfriend in high school.”“You don’t know anything.”
Kate returned home after listening to Denzel’s voicemail. He explained why he was silent after discovering Eva had caused the accident and also threatened to kill her. He also pointed to her that he never had sex with Eva. Kate was too ashamed to remain in Collins’ company – much had been said and done. Going home was a relief.When she arrived, Denzel wasn’t in. There was a note stuck to the fridge in the kitchen explaining that he had gone to see his father. Kate sat down and thought about the event of the morning. She wondered if she would have enough courage to tell Denzel and she wondered how he would react.She busied herself all afternoon with responding to emails from contractors and business men. A particular fashion celebrity had been pleased with her fashion line and proposed partnership.It was a delightful news.Kate thought about how busy she was going to become as a design creator. She knew it was worth the time it would rob off her. She thought about telling Denzel the
Kate felt awkward and Collins sensed it. “Come in,” he said and moved out of the entrance. Kate stepped into the apartment. It was her first time coming to his place since he moved into New York.“We had an argument,” she explained.Collins closed the door and followed her in. “Was it because of what I told you earlier?”Kate sat down and sighed deeply. “I deserved to know, Collins. I could have died.”He took a seat opposite her. “Does he know you’re here?”Kate shook her head. “He doesn’t know I left the house.” She heaved a sigh. “I just wanted h to explain himself and then he left me.”“Does he know about your fears?”She shook her head. “He never asked.”“How about tea?”“Great.”Kate glanced around the room. She recognized some portraits from his previous house at New Rochelle. Collins loved art and he gathered artistic works. Whenever he was stressed or leisured, he painted.He returned shortly with two cups of hot tea.“Thanks,” she said.Collins thought about what she said ea
Denzel glanced at his sore eyelid in the mirror and decided it was better if he wore sunshades. He combed his hair, inspected his see eyes again, and exited the room. The news of Eva’s arrest had been communicated to him the previous night and he planned visiting her to give her a piece of his mind. But presently, he was on his way to the hospital. When he reached SEW 7, Kate was awake, and was having breakfast. She noticed the sunshades he wore.“What’s with the sunshades?” she asked.Denzel ignored the question until he was by her side. “Nothing.”Kate frowned. “I want to see your eyes then.”Denzel hesitated. “I fell.” Kate’s frown deepened. “I wanna see it.”Denzel took off the shades and Kate gasped softly. “This isn’t a fall. What happened?”“Nothing. I gotta go now. I’ll be here to pick you up by 6pm.”He eased out of the room. Denzel’s next stop was at the station. Eva was pleased to see him. “Denzel? Babe, you came for me? Please, tell them I didn’t do it. I don’t want to s
“You’ve got some effrontery, Eva. What are you doing here?”The glare in his eyes told her that he had not forgiven her yet. But Eva was in desperate need of shelter. “I’m sorry I had to hit you. I told you I did want to return to that place.”“You didn’t hit me, Eva. You tried to kill me. I was cumming when I passed out.”She smiled naughtily. “I can make up for it.”Daniel did not move from the door. “I found another woman who worships me the way I do.”Eva frowned. “I never wanted to be your woman, Daniel. If you’ve gotten a woman, I’m happy for you. I’m here because I’ve missed a friend and I’m in need of a shelter.”“You know where your home is, Eva.”“You know I can’t go home and you know why.”“And where you’ve been staying for weeks?”“It was at a motel downtown but the cops came over today. Please, let me in, Daniel.”“I have to talk to Sylvia about it.”“Fine.”He unblocked the entrance and she shoved in. She fell on the cushion and dropped her small bag. “Is there food in
Eva undressed and wrapped the bloodstained pen knife in a nylon. Then she kept it among her clothes. She moved to the bed with a wine bottle, prepared to celebrate her victory. When she had gone halfway through the bottle, she contemplated calling Denzel. Later, she slept off.Eva didn’t wake up until the next morning. She drove around town and stopped by at McDonald’s. At the eatery, she noticed sly gazes. She bought Chicken McNuggets and soda. When she stopped by at the gas station, the attendant asked her some personal questions before she drove off.Eva thought about Daniel for the first time in two weeks and hoped he had survived the hit. Daniel hadn’t called her.A few minutes before mid-day, she drove back to the motel she was renting at cheaply rate. After a morning of outings, Eva planned to remain indoors all day. Maybe she would watch an erotic movie and masturbate…It must have been the heavy food she ate that drowsed her back to sleep. Her slumber was disturbed as soon