Chapter Five

Phoenix looked up at the clock mounted at the wall of his office. It was already seven in the evening. He's already one hour late from his appointment in the club. 

He chugged the amber-colored liquid in one go. He wanted to drown his nervousness with alcohol, but it was futile. 

"Damn it!" He silently cursed himself for being so weak. It was just a woman, a stripper for that matter, but he was as nervous when he first entered the world of politics. 

He let out a frustrated sigh and pulled out his phone and dialed. 

"This is Senator McIntyre's secretary, he wanted to cancel his appointment. He will just notify you when he's available." 

He threw his phone on the table after he ended the call. 

His conscience was telling him that he wouldn't do  such thing, but his buddy  down there has been hard for hours now, and it was telling him to drive his car as fast as he could and go fuck the girl onece and for all. 

He leaned back on his chair and closed his eyes. He thought of ugly thoughts to calm his raging shaft. 

"Food. Dirty feet. Zeus' disgusting socks." And he enumerated the list. 

***

Brianna heard a knock from the door and her heart jumped. 

"Shit." She gasped and got herself ready. 

She had followed all the instructions stated in the envelope. 

She wore that sexy lingerie. She made sure the lights were dimmed, the only corner that was lit was the bed, where she sat so stiff. 

"Bri, dear? Are you still there?" 

Brianne felt a surge of relief when she heard Zendy's voice. The door knob turned and her manager's head poked inside. 

"Zendy!" She almost leaped and ran towards him. "You're here…" she drawled. 

Zendy entered the VIP room and clicked the switch. The whole room was illuminated. 

"Yes, dear. Something came up…" He looked at her with worried eyes. 

"What happened? Brianna frowned and expected some bad news. 

Zendy pulled her to sit on the bed. "Yes, unfortunately, our client won't be coming tonight. I guess it's postponed." 

Brianna's heart hammered inside her chest. Though she dreaded the thought that she's selling her body to some stranger, she needed the money. 

"What? Why? Did he back out? What about his payment? Zendy, I already used the money for my mother's treatment!" 

The thought that she'll be in debt in that huge amount made her want to puke. 

Zendy tapped her head. "Don't worry about it. I think something came up on his part that's why he can't come now. But he told his secretary that he'll keep in touch and tell you when he's available. So, hush now." 

"He's not taking his money back?" Brianna asked again, wanting reassurance. 

Zendy nodded her head and smiled at her. "Don't worry too much. For the meantime, you go home and take care of your mother. I'll call you if our client's ready. Okay?" 

Brianna felt relieved. At least for today she won't be facing that faceless stranger. 

"Thanks, Zendy. I really owe you this," she said sincerely. 

"Don't mention it. You're like a daughter to me already, Bri. Of course, I will help you with anything that I can." 

Zendy left her to change back to her clothes. 

Brianna looked back at the VIP room before she left it. 

Her mother was in the hospital, she's going to visit her since it's still early. 

She was already in the cab going to the hospital when her phone rang. 

When she answered it, she paled. Zendy wanted her to go back to Valkyrie. Her client just arrived. 

***

Phoenix arrived at the bar with his disguise outfit. After drinking too much alcohol, he decided to get this thing done and over with. 

The longer he resisted this urge, the crazier he gets, and he doesn't want that. 

"I'm so sorry, Senator. I didn't know you were coming tonight. We thought you canceled the appointment. Again, I apologized for this mess." 

"Where is she?" he asked. 

He could feel the manager was about to pee on his pants. His face paled. 

"I already called her, sir. She'll be here in a minute now. Again, I'm really sorry." 

Zendy kept on apologizing. He was so nervous when he received a call telling that the senator was coming. He already sent Brianna home at that time. 

"I will wait for her here." Phoenix roamed his sight in the VIP room, and he appreciated that it was arranged according to his instructions. 

"I will send a bottle of Bourbon, sir." Zendy left the room frantically. 

Phoenix settled on the love couch, it was on the dim side of the room. He was sure his face was unrecognizable, but he wanted to watch that woman in the dark. 

He peeked at his watch, it was already ten o'clock in the evening. 

"Will she still come?" he asked himself, and he doubted that she would, but he still hoped. 

After long hours of debating with himself, he decided to come. 

Alcohol and food were served, and he drank and waited. 

He closed his eyes as he felt the effects of the alcohol. He's been drinking when he's in this office. 

After waiting for almost half an hour, Phoenix heard a soft knock from the door. 

His body went stiff as he waited for the door to open. His eyes shifted and focused on the figure who just entered the vicinity of the VIP area. 

The first thing that registered in his mind was the sweet scent. 

He closed his eyes and took in her scent deeply. 

"At last…" he muttered. 

"Sir? Are you there?" Her sweet voice rang in his ears, and he almost came inside his pants. 

He watched her silhouette as she stood in front of him. 

Her small frame was so delicate when she's this close to him, and he wondered how would she react when he's in between her legs, thrusting hard and fast inside of her. 

"Fuck!" Phoenix cupped his hardness to prevent himself from coming.