A Long Night

 "Who was that?" Nathan threw the question at him when he came back to where their car was parked.

    "Who are you talking about?" He knew Nathan was aware all along that there was a lady there eavesdropping but he didn't seem to be annoyed.

    "The girl. What did she say?"

The man in the black leather jacket whose name was Dean shrugged and said a few words.

    "She's interested in being your girl."

"Oh, is she?" Nathan asked sarcastically.

Dean nodded and closed the door. The chauffeur opened the car door for Nathan and he got in.

    "Where's Camille? How did you manage to send her away?"

    "Oh, that? I just wrote a cheque for her and that's all. It was enough to send her away."

Girls! Dean scoffed and the chauffeur ignited the car. As the car moved along the expressway, Nathan fixed his gaze outside the window and Dean got busy with work. There was silence in the car and the driver swerved to the right, they were going home after the day's work. There was music playing in the background and the cold, ruthless man was nodding his head to it humming the song.

    "You know what? I think you should give her a chance."

He took his eyes off his laptop and stared into a pair of brown eyes. This man was beautiful. The both of them were actually and Ava was asking herself on her way home if they were actually of this world. How could men be this beautiful?

    Nathan Lewis, the cold ruthless, multi-billionaire CEO of Dove's enterprises. He barely smiles and you could only please him with your hard work. Lewis believes man should work and should only find pleasure in his work. He was always busy, so busy he never has time for his self or anyone around him. Even in his free hours, you would meet him glued to his computer trying to get things done. Why work? Some may ask. After all you are the CEO of the richest company in the state.

 Nathan grew up in a struggling middle class family. They lived from hand to mouth and most days they went to bed hungry. In a family of five, where his mother became the sole breadwinner and took up all responsibilities, he grew up with the mindset of working till he became filthy rich. His father was a drunkard and he did absolutely nothing to help, he would drink and squander whatever money his wife was able to provide. He was never seen as a father figure by his kids and they solemnly vowed not to emulate him.

    "Huh? Give who a chance?" Nathan asked, they were now in front of his mansion and the driver drove in when the gates opened.

     "The girl at the garage. I gave her your contact though, in case she gives you a call."

Nathan was shooting daggers at him now and his gaze was deadly. Dean remained calm and didn't budge. He was the calm, reserved type of person who doesn't talk much but observes whatever goes on around him.

     "And why did you do that Mr. Parker?" Nathan asked with his teeth clinched and his fists clenched like a boxer who was up for a fight.

     "Welcome home, Mr. Lewis", The butler and the maids spoke up at once with their head bent. Mr. Giovanni, the Butler was a sixty year old man who had been in charge of Nathan's mansion for fifteen years now. He was a polite, hardworking man who was quite educated. He was the only one Nathan had some regards for and he talked to the older man with respect.

     Nathan ignored them and focused on Dean who was now exchanging pleasantries with the staffs.

    "Dean, you still haven't answered my question."

     "At least respond to their greetings, Nathan. As for the little Miss, I found her intriguing and I personally think things will work out between the two of you."

The staffs still stood there in the cold night and watched the two masters exchange words.

One pinched the other and the two girls giggled.

  "Seems the two masters are talking about a woman."

   The second replied, "yes, I wonder where Miss Camille is. I haven't seen her since yesterday."

    "Don't act like you are not aware he changes girls like his briefs" The third maid chipped in and the three of them burst out laughing. They were so engaged they didn't notice the two friends had stopped talking and were now staring at them.

     "Can the three of you please keep your mouth shut?" Giovanni scolded them and only then did they realize everyone was staring at them. They bent their heads and stared at their feet waiting for Nathan to punish them.

      "Gemma, mind telling us what's funny?" Nathan asked coldly and it sent shivers down their spine. The other maids looked on and kept thanking their stars they were not the ones in this situation. They did everything possible to stay out of Nathan's way and never for once has anyone stepped on his toes and went scot-free. The butler, maid and the two security guards watched with pity and were eager to find out what Nathan would do the girls especially now that he wasn't in a good mood.

    "Gemma, Mr. Lewis asked a question. Danna and Ashley why don't you help your friend, seems she lost her tongue" Giovanni chipped in. 

     "I- we- we-" Gemma fumbled.

"Yes, go on. I'm all ears" Nathan responded while Dean had his back on the car. His eyes were shut and it was clear he wasn't down for any drama. He had a long day at the office as the General Manager and he was definitely tired.

    "We were discussing about Miss Camille and who the new woman you wanted to bring in was. After all it's no news you change women as you change your briefs", Ashley the naive and rude one among them blurted out without holding anything back. Everyone had a death look on their face, did she just say that? Did Ashley just touch the lion's tail? Everyone stared at the little girl who was not even shaken. She stood her ground unwavering while the other two knelt on the floor crying. 

    Nathan was still trying to recover from the shock he had. Such audacity, never in his life has someone spoke rudely to him without being afraid.

      "Why are you girls on your knees? Stop tugging at me to join you. To do what exactly? Why is he always behaving like a god of war or something. We all have the freedom to speak as we like, I'm not.."

     "Shut your filthy mouth young girl" Giovanni barked. He knew they were all in trouble especially since master was yet to say a word. How dare she? If they get punished for her actions, she would definitely see the beast side of him.

     "Let her be Giovanni. Young girl you said you had the right to speak, huh?" Dean beckoned on Giovanni to keep calm and strode over to Ashley. The girl was mute and stared at her colleagues then at Nathan who was still in a trance before she exhaled and spoke again.

       "Yes sir, I do have the right to say whatever I want without fear. He's only wealthy, he's not a god. So he should stop feeling like one, we are all equal."

Dean nodded and stared at Nathan who handed his briefcase to Giovanni. He was removing his necktie now, his wristwatch and cufflinks. He rolled up his sleeves and smiled.

      "You all may retire to your quarters. It's going to be a long night."

     "Thank you master. Thank you" Danna and Gemma stood on their feet and everyone scurried away immediately including Ashley who was walking slowly.

     "Not you, I meant the rest of them. You, stay back."

Nathan spoke to her and the other staffs threw a glance her way before running inside.

It was indeed going to be a long night...