Chapter 7

I woke up to the ray of the sun streaming through the slats on my blinds, cascading over my naked chest. I stretched, my boobs lifting with my arms as I greeted the sun. I rolled out of bed and put on a shirt, my nipples prominently showing through the thin fabric. Last night was a heavy mess, call me crazy but I had to take off my shirt to have a good sleep, I kept turning round and round, sleeping alone is something I’m not comfortable with and last night was the night I found out that America also face power supply difficulties, that’s right, my power got cut in the middle of the night and the summer heat of New York City basically wanted to kill me. I had to make a couple of calls before those assholes brought the light back.

As I got off from bed, I went directly to the kitchen, my day usually starts with coffee but I’m too lazy to make one so, I decided to go with corona beer. It’s very unhealthy to start your day with beer but at least it’s better than starting the day with wine right? I never in my life, not once thought of starting my day rather getting addicted to beer but here I am; according to Jeff normal ladies don’t do that.

As I grabbed a bottle, I used the opener to open the lid. Gulping it in I heard the doorbell ring. Holy lord! Isn’t it too early for visitors or bullshit? I whiffed and dropped the bottle on the counter, I walked towards the door and was about to open it when I realized I wasn’t wearing pants and my shirt is no less than a shirt. I quickly rushed to the room, I grabbed a pair of kimono dresses and wore them. It was the first dress I saw, don’t blame me. I just had to cover myself, last night delivery guy might be a jerk but he taught me one thing, which is 'never open the door when you aren’t completely dressed'

Once I opened the door, I met a man who is guessing is the electrician.

"Good morning miss." He greeted

"Good morning," I responded

"You complained about the electricity cut in your apartment last night."

"Are you in charge of the power supply in the apartment?" I asked

"Yes, I am_"

"So, you’re the son of a bitch behind this right" I yelled

"I’m sorry miss but I have nothing to do with what happened. I’m here to tell you that your electric box was being cut off." He said

"What do you mean?"

"I mean that the reason for your short power supply is because it was cut off from outside." He explained

I was about to talk when Maria walked out of her apartment, "Don’t be late miss manager." She blew a kiss at me

This bitch must have cut the wires. This is exactly why I don’t like her. She’s such a witch. Thinking about her made me wonder where Kyle is, I haven’t seen him around, and I kinda miss him. Holy lord, I seriously need to get him out of my head.

"You were saying?" I asked the electrician

"It was cut off but it’s fixed now." He assured

"Thank you." With that, I shut the door.

I stumbled into the bathroom and took a quick shower. I need to get Maria a taste of her medicine, she’s an asshole, how dare she cut the power supply.

Once I took a shower, I wore a front zipper slim-fit black gown with black heels. I packed my hair into a ponytail, I applied a bit of lipgloss, mascara, and ash eyeshadow. I was wearing an earring when I got heard a buzz from my phone and looked at the screen Jeff's name and photo flashed through the screen.

"Hey, pumpkin." I teased once I answered the call

"You can pumpkin me later but please tell me you’re on your way to work."

"Why, what happened?" I asked

"The investors are on their way, they had a change of mind and yes, you are thinking right, the meeting is today, actually, all the meetings are today."

"Holy shit! Please tell me it’s a joke."

"I wish I could but no, I’m not joking. Please just get your ass down here and don’t forget the file this time."

"I won’t," I said before I ended up the call.

Holy shit! I can’t believe I’m gonna attend five meetings today, and worse is that I’m in charge of the presentation. Holy lord, you have to save my ass today if not then it’s bye-bye, Miss manager, and hello junior staff. I can’t keep going with this behavior, I need to man up and work my ass hard. I can’t keep using my connections to get into positions. Looks like today’s dinner will be at Royal diner, cause apparently, that’s the only restaurant near the office.

ANDREW POV

Damn! I seriously need some energy boost right now. I just got paid a wistful amount, but what’s on my mind now isn’t clubbing and bullshit, I got a lot on my plate. I need to pay some hospital bills, buy medicines and pay some of my father’s debt. Screw those debts I’m tired of that shit. I feel like no matter how I spend my earnings paying debts for that alcoholic bastard, he never, not once, cared to look back and say “I have to stop this not for me but for my family”. This is because of mom, I still don’t get why she loves him, he never cared about us nor even bother to check up on her when she got sick, all that bastard cares about is drinking the hell out of his life and finding the perfect whore to suck his dick.

Once I arrived at the pharmacy, I looked around to see different kinds of medicine, I seriously don’t know which to buy. I looked around once again a little lost until I spotted a young pretty looking blonde salesperson standing at the counter. I slapped on my game, smirked, and headed over there, leaning on the counter.

"Excuse me, miss, do you think you can offer me a little help? In return, I will get you whatsoever you want." I smirked as she blushed like crazy and giggled.

Wow! This lady makes it so damn easy, it’s almost not fun anymore. There was no challenge, no chase, no flirty. Hell, this isn’t delight.

"Sure sir, what were you looking for?" She asked, leaning in closer as she twirled her hair around her finger.

Seriously, that just killed it right there, she literally lost me. I hate it when ladies do that fucking hair thing, I mean, is it supposed to be sexy or what?

"I’m looking for a medicine, it’s uhm…I will check my phone and show you. You know dashing is forgetful." I winked at her.

She giggled as she continued twirling her hair around her finger. Okay, she’s gotta stop that if she wants my attention. I flicked through finding the message I got from mom earlier. Yeah, there is, I handed the phone over to her.

"Uhm...I’m not sure if we have this but I will check." She said

"Please do, it’s urgent." I looked around hopeless

She smiled and pushed herself out from behind the counter, swaying her hip as she walked, so I couldn’t help but watch her fat ass. That lady got some ass.

"Can you come to see this, I’m pretty sure it’s what you’re looking for." She grinned

Damn, this is one easy woman, I don’t usually turn down sex but she’s trying too hard. Before I could say anything, I heard my phone buzzing, pulling it out from my pocket, I looked at the number calling; it was Luke.

"Come see it." She sounded insisted

"One second lovely, I gotta answer this call." I stepped away from the counter.

"Hey man what’s up!" I answered the call

"Where are you man, the cops are here. They just pulled their car." He hurriedly

"What the fuck are you talking about?" I asked

"I’m serious man, they are here and anytime soon they will get their asses in the building."

"Holy shit! Shit! Shit! Please tell me you aren’t in there."

"I’m not, I was on my way back, and damn, did the lord save me. I saw a bunch of police cars parked around the building and I just had to sway myself in the bakery store." He explained

"Bakery store won’t get you away from your grave. Leave there now and go to uncle Mick’s place I will be joining you in thirty minutes."

"I will be there, don’t waste time. Hurry." He said

"I will and please try not to get your ass busted. I still need you."

"Quite whining, I’m already out, see you later." He ended the call.

Holy shit! This is the fourth time in six months the cops are getting on my nerves. I know they are there for me, anyone else arrested is just a felicity for them.

I was about to leave when I remembered the sales lady.

"Hey lovely" I walked towards her "Duty calls, I gotta go." I held her hand and kissed it "See you next time." I winked.

I will not like to see her next time. The only reason why I kissed her hand is that she was trying so hard and I don’t want her to feel vain.

I arrived at Uncles Mick's place, in thirty minutes just like I told Luke. The place isn’t far from the pharmacy. I looked around the place as I spotted Luke, I waved at him and walked in his direction.

"Hey man, do you want some beer?" I asked as I called a waiter

"How may I help you, sir?" The waiter asked

"Two American glass beers," I responded as he made his way to the bar.

"So, what’s going on?" I asked

"We have no place to stay that’s what’s going on."

"Yeah about that, I have decided." I said raking a hand through my hair "Why don’t you go stay with dad and I will look for a place to_"

"Are you out of your mind" He cut me off "I won’t stay with that freak, even if I’m to choose between him and jail. That son of a bitch is the reason we are doing this." He snarled out

"Come down, Luke." I tried to calm him down

"No, no don’t tell me to control myself. I’m sick of this. The cops are after you and once they find you, it’s over, and I_"

"You’re shouting, calm down."

"Don’t tell me to calm down, everything is going bad, and if it_" He snorted pushing his chair back and making a loud scrape on the wooden floor as he stood up.

"Luke you’re yelling, lower your voice."

"I can’t lower my voice, we are in a crisis situation and you are fucking wanted"

"Luke!" I exclaimed

"Seriously man, this is serious, the camera almost caught you, and think about it. It's just a matter of time before they identify you and then—"

"And then- if you don’t shut the fuck up I will be on every fucking new channel in no time. So why don’t you calm your fucking self up and take a sit." I rebuked pointing at his seat

"I’m sorry." He scoffed as he took a sit

"I know you are worried but you gotta hold yourself together. I will find a way out, just give me time."

"We don’t have time."

"I know, which is why I’m telling you to go stay with dad and I will find a place for myself."

"Oh shit! Seriously, you know I can’t stay with that freak alone."

"You won’t be alone, you will be with whoever the whore he’s dating."

"Yeah, that sounds much better." He sighed "So, what about you, where will you stay"

"I don’t know, but I will find a place." I whiffed "You know what, you go now, don’t call me until I call you," I said

He nodded in agreement and stood up "Try not to get yourself killed."

"I’m no Superman but I will try," I smirked

Before he could leave, I called out his name; making him turn to look at me expectantly.

"Go see mama, tell her that I will send the money soon, and yes, if she asks tell her that I’m coming back soon."

He nodded and walked out of the place. Today is not just my day, I have only a few dollars and that won’t get me anything except a plate of noodles in Royal diner. I gotta find a place before my ass gets jailed. I stood up and was about to leave when the waiter approached me with the order.

"Here is your order sir." He said

"Come on son, why didn’t you bring it soon?" I sizzled and walked past him.