Chapter four(4)my baby

It’s been ten hours since I left them at the bar, constantly checking my phone. Thinking maybe they wanted to get themselves fixed. Settling her dress for whatever the occasion will be. Her phone ranged, waiting awhile before picking.

“Hello? This is Miley Stone. How can I help you?” She asked fully knowing who it is.

“I’m sure you remember me last night. I got your number from Serena. How would you like to be my escort for the week and if need be to increase I’ll pay also.”

“Okay, when should I be available?”

“Now”

“Location? Or do you expect me to teleport?” she asked sarcastically.

He laughed before answering “I like your sense of humor. I’ll send you the address; I’m at the gym now. Hope you don’t dislike men that gym?” he asked.

“The more the merrier, I always say.”

“Ok, meet you there. Gotta, go sweat.” He said before he hung the phone and sent a quick text. Checking the message immediately, she went for a quick shower; she researched about the place to decide the mode of dressing. She got dressed in an ash satin gown just above her knees with a black flip-flop; she didn’t do any makeup and parked her hair in a loose bun.

On arriving she saw the two seated at a booth than the normal table and chair knowing it was an intentional act, Mark suspecting was the one waving at her eagerly in a loose tank top, his hair towards the back showcasing how long it was with the same ruby necklace around his neck, and his lips in a grin. The other one who looked confused must be the other brother she thought and must have been oblivious to their meeting, had a boyish look with an hoodie and a jogger, hair in a bang at the front, looking handsome with his lips raised upwards sideways. “He’s the handsome one of the two” she said.

“I see my brother interests you?” Mark said after situating herself beside him.

“Can’t help it, he’s handsome.” She said looking at Jake again.

“And who is this damsel if I may ask?” Jake finally spoke.

“She is Miley; we met her yesterday at SERENA NIGHT.” Mark said.

“You mean…?” Jake asked.

“Yes, she’s the one.”

“It’s a pleasure meeting you… In a sober mind” Jake said to Miley smiling.

“Yes, the pleasure is mine. Thank you.”

“What do you want, Tea or Coffee? And you are looking fantastically gorgeous, might I say.”

“I prefer Tea with a burger and salad.” She said.

“Same with me”

“Let’s order.” Mark rang the bell to order. The hostess appeared with a chart and notepad giving one of each to all of them.

“We would like Two Americano and one cappuccino with two short-” Jake chirped while Mark was ordering for them.

“-and extra milk...” He finished while the hostess was jotting it down.

“Okay… anything else?” The hostess asked.

“Yes… we would like some burger and sausage, and a sandwich. Also, get us a chocolate cake for desert.”

“Ok Sir” They waited for a while gist before the hostess came and brought their foods. Through their talks, she agreed to be an escort for only Mark, Jake wasn’t all that interested in her like Mark.

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Days became weeks, weeks turned to a month, and they finally forgot about each other, Mark was with Miley more often while Alice had to clear their mess each time.

Lea got to work as usual every Monday, her boss called for an emergency meeting.

“Good morning” Their boss, Winton asked wearing a purple styled shirt, one of the company’s product two months ago and a white suit and blazer.

“They all responded”

“Where is Lea?” He asked. They all turned looking at usual until one of Lea colleague answered.

“She was sent on an errand.”

“Ok.” He continued.

“As you all know, we are one of the world’s leading Fashion Industry. According to the rates received we are only 2.6% behind our counterpart ‘Julius’. And I want us to beat that record and attain the first position. You all have been doing a good job, I would like to congratulate Miss. Devine for her and her team’s effort, we launched our new brand which had a record sale of 20million sold. And also, Mr. Clifford, he and his team in the law firm won back our rights to the ‘Vogue’ bags and dresses launched last month and lastly, Miss Lea, even though she damages a few of our properties and has a low attendance record, she completes her job and negotiated with the designer Calvin to partner and design the releasing batch. Each team had about 5-10 members with a team leader

All awards will be given on the Calvin’s partnership launching gala which is holding on last Saturday of the month. “Yayyy!!!!!!!” They all screamed happy to attend a ball.

“I’m sorry I’m late.” Lea rushed in saying, wearing spectacles and an office gown stripped in black and white on her knees. “If not that you are very active in the company I would have fired you” Mr. Winton said.

“As I was saying, those are good but I’ll need you to put in more effort, there is news in town about two brothers who went and sponsored a newbie because they liked what he did and are planning on hosting a fashion show with a company. Words are ‘Julius is associates of them already. I need someone who can turn them back to our side.

Many raised their hands except Lea. “I have decided, Lea you and your team are on the project, you are inveigling them. I will give you a week.”

“Sir, I didn’t raise my hand, I already know” Lea countered.

“I know that’s why I chose you.” He said. “I have a lot on my hand for now.” Lea argued back... “I’m taking you off all those that are why I’m giving you a week. Go bring me money.” He continued referring to another person. “You will send out this invitation to all our guests and invite the paparazzi.”

“No one must find out about this until it is done, Okay?” He asked aloud. “Yes Sir, they all responded and dispersed out of the meeting room.