CHAPTER 14 - THREAT

The woman who denied her services from her.

The woman who changes her.

The woman who’s invading her thoughts constantly.

The woman who awakens her passive heart.

Rhian just nodded to the man, who was telling her to follow him.

The man guided the young swimming instructress to the bar owner.

When they are in front of the office of Mr. Tony the man immediately knocks.

The man behind the door responded allowing them to enter.

When the man opens the door, he ushered the woman to get in, as she gets inside Mr. Tony’s office the man closes the door behind her and at the same leave.

“Have a set dear, how may I help you? It is so early to drink at this hour if you are just visiting my bar and taste the liquor’s here?” Questioned the old man, not even introducing herself or ask the name of the woman in front of him.

“And you are sir?” She sarcastically says, not even minding the questions the old man asked her.

“Oh, I’m so sorry………my bad, I’m Tony San Miguel and I own this humble establishment, you can call me Mr. Tony, and you are?” Apologetically stated the old man and acquaint himself.

“Well, Mr. Tony I’m Rhian…….Rhian Howell, nice meeting you sir.” She extended her hand for a handshake.

He happily accepts the woman’s extended hand.

“By all means have a seat Ms. Howell, may I offer you anything to drink?” Offered the old man to the young Howell.

“Your family name sounds familiar…….’Howell’, hope you don’t mind me asking….…..are you related to the Howell Senator couple?” Curiously inquired the bar owner.

“Yes I am, but I am not here to get to know each other Mr. Tony.” Frankly answered the young Howell, with a very staid look.

“Ohw….I’m sorry, let’s get into business then. So what’s bring you here in my Bar so early in the morning Miss Howell?” Seriously questioned Mr. Tony, wiped the jolly person earlier.

“I want the service of one of your prostitutes.” Rhian directly spoke not even batting an eye.

Mr. Tony was quite taken aback.

He is not sure what he heard was correct.

He suddenly touched his ears, trying to rub it in, maybe he's having now a hearing problem. Will it's no surprise, he admitted he's getting old already.

“You heard me right Mr. Tony, you are not having a hearing impairment, I am serious to rent one of your women working here.” She repeated what she said to the old man earlier.

Suddenly, Mr. Tony’s eyes widen in disbelief, no woman dares to talk to him and asking him to hire one of his girls……..this is the first.

And to think the woman who is asking him is so damn gorgeous, nobody will think that she’s into women.

In how many years he opened his bar, for the first time a woman directly talk to him, just to inquire about the services of his girls.

‘Who amongst of his girls get the attention of this young beautiful woman?’ He unbelievably uttered to himself, but he already knows who he thinks she wants.

‘The thing is she could just order one of her men to talk to him, just to hide her true identity, considering she’s a woman with influence and her parents are a prominent politician in the country. Is this woman not concerned if he may go to media and exposed her?’ He added to himself.

“I know what you are thinking Mr. Tony, I trust you that you won’t go to the public, and you’re not that kind of a man as what I heard about you. Second, if I want the work to be done immediately……..I do it myself, I don’t like to hire a person on my behalf, I would rather do it myself than waiting for the work that impossible to be accomplish.” Never beating around the bush as she talks to the old man in front of her.

The old man was surprised how the young woman read what's in his mind.

“Don’t be shock Mr. Tony, even me if some woman says those crazy words to me…………..I’ll be thinking the same way as what you’re thinking now. So Mr. Tony, how much would the cost of this woman’s services?” Without qualms, she asked.

“Wait, Miss Howell, may I know who this lucky woman you are so interested in is?”

“I heard she’s being called ‘ALTHEA’.”

‘Yup Althea indeed’. Yup he is right

It seems the old man knew who she wants because he never shows any reaction on his face at all.

As he heard Althea’s name Mr. Tony stand abruptly on his seat and at the same time getting a drink in his refrigerator.

The woman just looked at him, and seemed confused by the reaction… ow, she was wrong… ..with no reaction by the old man of what she just said.

‘Is he expecting that Althea was the one I was talking about?’ Thought the lady.

“Wait…..do you expect the woman’s name, that whom I’m going to blurt out?” Shockingly question Rhian to the old man.

“Well……..to tell you frankly, only the beauty of Althea can pursue such straight women to change their deportment towards the same sex.” With a very stern look and very high confidence in what he says.

“To tell you the truth Miss Howell, many women want Althea’s services but in a face of a man.” Informed Mr. Tony.

“What do you mean ‘in a face of a man?” She confusingly questioned.

“Unlike you Miss Howell, you were the only woman who talks to me face to face, just to get Althea's services …….not minding the risk of it all, knowing your family's background. The women who wanted to get Althea's services were sending a man to talk to me, the reason………..they were terrified, who wouldn’t be, if press people knew that they were hiring a woman to meet their sexual desire and needs, since they are masquerading as straight……not just that because they are influential people in our society. If their secrets will come out, it will ruin them.” Long narrated to the lady.

“But I’m sorry to inform you, Miss Howell, I don’t think Althea will accept your offer, but maybe if you are older let’s just say sixty-five…..maybe she will consider.” Mr. Tony said seriously while drinking his favorite wine.

“Are you sure Mr. Tony? It would be a waste if that’s the case…..I’m willing to pay 10 Million pesos for her and 5 Million pesos for you, for just one week of her services.” Boastfully and mockingly uttered the young Howell.

She don't need money……she already has it more than you can imagine, that’s how rich she is, what she needs, wants, and desires are ‘HER’ only her………..ALTHEA and her secrets.

The old man suddenly drops her drinks, after hearing the woman’s proposal.

He could not believe the amount of money the woman offered for him and Althea.

“Think wisely Mr. Tony…… tremendous amount I suggest just for Althea ……you talk to her and convince her, maybe this is her chance to be freed from this kind of work. I’ll give you time to reconsider my offer, I will be back here, and hopefully, when I return I can expect good news. ” Standing up on her seat.

But before she could step outside ………she mouthed one last warning that makes the old man totally drop on his chair.

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“If I can’t have her, no one can………………………. I will close this bar…………and I will turn the woman working here that’s includes you Mr. Tony to the police, money can work magic you know that right? Think thoroughly about it Mr. Tony.” And then the woman turned around and left Mr. Tony's office and the old man was left dumbfounded.

The girl got into her car with a wide grin.

Definitely, they don’t have any choice, but accept her offer……either way they don’t have any other out.

“YOU WILL BE MINE ALTHEA……………..SOON.” Smiling to herself.