Chapter Nine

A short, big dark haired man roared at the woman who was blocking the door from him.

"I'm sorry sir but the owner himself gave this booth to its occupants. If you can just wait a little longer then I'm sure another one will be freed up shortly."

"Look here doll, I know the owner personally and he would never just give away my booth. If you let me in my booth then I'll gladly put in a nice word for you. Get you a raise and forget about your incompetence. How about that?"

He took and held her hand looking up at her trying to seduce her. However she looked disgusted and pulled her hand back.

"Mr Alberta! Please, I am trying to get you a booth, but if you continue with your lies and harassment then I'll have no choice but to forcefully remove you from the property!"

"You'll what!?"

Mr Tony Alberta was a man with alot of connections . There was no doubt he was telling the truth about knowing the owner personally but the woman, Lurane, had no choice but to bite her lip and hope he was bluffing.

"How dare you!"

In anger Tony only saw red and grabbed her wrist and struck her across the face.

"I'll have you fired! And then I'll have your house burned to the ground! You'll be living on the streets! You hear me!?"

Lurane stood in shock. She had worked so hard and finally got a home for her parents and her to live in. Where she could look after them. She couldn't get fired now. Not when she hardly had any money left after getting that house!

Still she kept her strong posture.

"Mr Alberta. I will get you a booth as soon-"

He struck her again.

"NO! You will not make me wait! If you do I'll make sure you'll always have to look over your shoulder!"

Lurane was trembling but tryed her best to stay strong. She couldn't call for security as the phone was just out of her reach.

Just as Tony Alberta was about to make another terrible remark about her future the door swung open and Lurane disappeared into the room, the door spamming in front of Tony.

Owen had pulled her into the room. In fear she would get beaten even more.

Before she could understand what was going on she was sat on the soft sofa like seat.

"Here, young madam. Drink some water."

Mr Walsh heard the commotion and respected Owen's quick action to bring her into their booth.

Lurane's hands shook as she held the glass of water.

"Thank you"

"Are you alright?"

Lurane nodded and was, again, about to thank them but there was a loud bang on the door.

"OPEN UP! I KNOW YOUR PROTECTING THAT PATHETIC EXCUSE FOR A WOMEN!"

Lurane trembled more and jumped at the loud bang.

Just as Owen was trying to calm her the door swung open and five big men rushed in. One grabbed Mr Walsh, two grabbed Owen and the other two held Lurane down as Mr Alberta entered.

He looked at Owen and Mr Walsh. Clearly not knowing who the old man was.

"You dare keep me out of my booth for a child and an old mans lunch?"

He looked at Lurane in anger.

"How dare you! Get rid of them!"

He looked at the three men and shooed them away.

"No! I told you before! The owner gave this room to them personally! If you just wait then there will be another one open for you!"

"Shut up you! You'll get your punishment soon enough! I'll get you fired for this insufferable action!"

Owen yelled and stood on one of the men's feet.

"You will do no such thing! How dare you batter this woman, assault and threaten her and barge in here while we are in the middle of our lunch! You'll regret your actions here today! "

Tony laughed at Owen.