Chapter 101: Bond Trilogy!

Bond Trilogy!

10 years on!

  I wanted a free time out a strip club i discovered from a flyer given to me by someone i barely know. From the dim lights that illuminated the whole place red and blue. The strippers that danced around the pole wore lingeries and see through lacy outfits but amongst all of them only i captivated my eyes, she seemed alluring and sexier. Her flawless white skin glowed yet i could see her red lips from a short distance while her black wavy hair seemed shiny. From my table where i was sitting, i couldn't take my eyes off her; i felt like i was embedded around her charmth. The more she swung around the pole, the more she swayed more seductive dance staring at me behind a mask, giving no access to recognise her. I intertwined my fingers resting my jaw against them while my elbows rested on my knee caps, she danced to the dark rhythm of the music and she did that diligently; you could tell that this girl was up strictly business. I had thoughts like buying her at any given price for the night but then i wanted more time to feed my soul, i resolved to not hitting on that decision again. I texted my friends about my location which they opted to come over but before then, i couldn't stop staring at this girl. She seemed to dance specially for me and me alone.

I watched her walked away into the dark then i got startled because i did not want this session to end. I felt someone touch me abruptly from behind them i turned immediately.

  "Did you see a ghost or something?" Jeff said as they sat on the left and right respectively taking off their suits. Its really fulfilling to see my friends turn out to be CEOs like myself, we worked hard for all of this, for alliances with major corporations, building an empire was the main deal for us, that was promise we alleged from our university days at Harvard.

  "Y'all took a century to arrive. What's up?" We shook hands stylishly like old times, the bond we couldn't get rid of.

  "Traffic was a jam! I just wonder what the hell is wrong with Miami sometimes!" Lamar complained as he motioned for a waitress who wore a short skirt that rested below her butt while tits was covered with a black bra and a small apron tied around her waist. "I'd like some high branded Whisky...." He turned to us then continued "...My buddies too! Bills on me....give to any hungry drunk out there!" Lamar instructed as well laughed then she smiled. She gave out her seductive smiles and winked but she wouldn't get no attention from us at all.

  "What's up with the good will?" I asked waiting patiently for the Whisky to be served

  "There's no harm in trying to be nice, man!" Lamar defended them the waitress approached with our orders, she served us then walked away. 

  "Look Kareem, i don't get the irony. Are you not getting yourself a girlfriend, a real girl?" Jeff asked as he sipped first. I smiled faintly while they stared at me in curiosity. Jeff was concerned about my personal life because he was still hanging out with Zoe who now owned a pharmaceutical industry, he was overly proud of her while Lamar recently fell in love with a girl he met at a supermarket, Shirley Baxter, a successful young girl of 25.

  "Argh! I don't think I've met the one yet!" I blurted in negligence

  "We planned on a tri-wedding so don't mess this up, man!" Lamar reminded. I remembered that we once decided on that, we wanted our success to go as planned. It wasn't a mandatory, it was only a fine suggestion anyways.

  "Yeah, just chill! I saw this girl earlier dancing to my innermost commands, she's so damn sexy i swear it!" I said while they chuckled in disbelief. Jeff cleared his throat then leaned forward a bit.

  "You saw a girl in this strip club, dancing to your innermost demands? Is that a stripper?" Jeff asked

  "Does it really matter at all?" I asked since our conversation drove to another dimension.

  "No! No at all but i can bet a million dollars that that girl is just another girl. Strippers are all the same, they got the same aura on them. C'mon man, we're going for the best girls in Miami not some bloody strippers, c'mon man, they are gold diggers aiming at your pockets." Jeff said defensively. He was right but i saw something different in this girl for the first time in a long time.

  "Have you met or so?" Lamar asked

  "Didn't you hear me, i said i just saw her. Here in the club!" I said. "Y'all ain't over me so i would go out with whoever i'd like to. Hmm?!" I clarified politely

  "Don't start with the rude shit! Who knows you better than we do?!" Lamar asked "There's no one. Are you not tired of hook up parties and uncertain dates? I wish your Mama knew the double life you're living then its the 50th crime on the record!" Lamar blurted. They laughed while i turned away in guilt. Times i needed someone or felt horny, i opted for hookups with most girls i don't recognize afterwards and i was totally suffering its exhaustion, i realized it was an immoral way of living.

  "Guys! Stop ganging up on me this way, I'll find someone really good. Really soon!" I assured

  "One million dollars for a month hunt of a girlfriend..." Jeff opted. I was amazed at his decision, casting lots over my personal life?! I asked myself.

  "...I'll make it two million dollars instead. Deal?" Lamar added, then i scoffed with a smile

  "Deal!" We clinked our glasses against each other's while we enjoyed the night.

07:25pm,

The next morning being Saturday, after i had my morning routine i got a call from mother while I was preparing for breakfast since getting a chef was about deal for me because i appreciate my utmost privacy. I would eventually but for time being, I'd think about that.

  "Hey Mama!"

  "Hey baby! Are you good this morning? Did you hit the gym? Have you had breakfast yet..." She asked

  "Mama, i did all that!" I answered in a cold tone, her questions were to many to answer on the go.

  "That's right, i know you would! Your father and i want you over for dinner at 6pm, what do you think?"

  "Uh...Mama, i got some..." I tried to give a flimsy excuse

  "...No Kareem, I'm not having this right now! We want to talk to you because its urgent! 6pm sharp!" She instructed

  "But Mama..." I tried to explain but she wouldn't listen at all

  "Bye Kareem. Mother loves you!" She disconnected the call. I sighed in distress then i looked up and down again.

I had nothing to do for the day anyways so i thought of movie time out. I spent over an hour seeing the movie as my phone buzzed again, this time it was Jeff calling. I answered without hesitation.

  "Bro!" I began

  "Yeah Man! Are you home?"

  "Yeah, why not but not for long. I got like 3 hours to spare!" I explained just in case he had plans or options to make

  "That's a big one. I'd be there in 30 minutes!" Jeff said as he hung up instantly. I could only what exactly he wanted us to do at the moment.

Minutes later I heard the door bell ring then i sluggishly reached for the door. The moment i opened the door, i saw a pretty girl around 20 to 22 years of age and young man nearly 35 years of age, very good looking.

  "Hi Mr Khaleefa!" They said in unison

  "What do you want?" I squeezed my face. "I don't remember inviting some weirdos." I said rudely like always

  "Sorry sir! Mrs Khaleefa hired us to work for you. I'll do the house keeping while he..." She turned to him swiftly to explain further "...He takes care of your movement sir!"

  "My Mom..." I said then i pulled out my phone tok dial my mother's phone, luckily but connected. "Mom, what the hell? I could hire whoever i want at anytime. I didn't ask for this." I complained

  "Yes you did not but you have not also lost your respect, have you?" She asked them continued "I hired them for you, they'd take care of you very well. You can't complain about doing the dishes or cooking or driving or something anytime i call you. So? Get them busy right away. If anything goes wrong, let me know!" 

  "Yes mama!" I hung up. I had to respond responsibly then i turned to them with a terrible look on my face. "Your names?"

  "Gianna Peters, sir!" She said willfully

  "Zach Nathan, sir!" He smiled faintly. I could see the urge to work already. I motioned for them to come In as i toured around the mansion with them giving each of them their respective rooms downstairs. Zach headed to the cars then informed me about refuelling them, quite zestful.

Gianna headed to the kitchen to prepare lunch since Jeff would be here any time soon. I leaned against the wall watching her prepare the meal in her fitting pink uniform, her hair was wrapped in a bun and most importantly she was good at being hygienic.

  "Did you apply for a job or something?" I asked, she looked to young for house keeping. She got startled then i chuckled in mockery. "I'm not a ghost but the villain, never the good guy!" I chuckled again

  "Oh ahh! Sir! Would you like anything?" She asked in embarrassment.

  "That didn't answer my question!" I almost frowned

  "I'm a drop out." She gulped in, maybe i seemed to intimidating to her then i sat by the counter taking an apple.

  "I see! Why's that?"

  "I...uh...I couldn't pay my tuition, that's why!" Gianna said

  "House keeping was the best you could reach for?"

  "Not really! It was the closest i grab. Mrs Khaleefa opted $500 monthly because i explained it to her!" She said while her lashes couldn't stop blinking up and down

  "Hmm!" I shrugged "You cook alot huh?" I asked then i bit the apple

  "Y...Yes! I could do better if you think it's not ok, I'll always adjust." She said politely

  "That's cute!" I complimented then she looked around to figure out what i meant

  "Thanks sir!"

  "Your dress!" I said. I complimented her physique which was unknown to her, there was no need to explain to her on her first day. "Get to work!" I instructed

  "Of course!" She turned to the food then Zach came in then blurted out

  "Excuse me sir, someone's here to see you!"

  "That's not just anyone, that's Jeff Marco. He's my brother....just in case, Lamar Curtis comes through; they're family aside them you've got to ask first or you lose your job!" I clarified then he nodded positively, he understood.

Jeff walked in with Zoe surprisingly then we hugged, its been weeks I saw her, she flew out for some summit.

  "Just look at you! Charming as always!" I complimented then she blushed

  "Thanks honey!" She sat down while Jeff headed to the refrigerator for a good treat, a wine. "Who's this...beauty?" She referred to Gianna.

  "Oh her! She works here now!" I said. Jeff scoffed in disbelief

  "Since when, J?" He asked turning some wine into our wine glasses

  "Since now!" I snapped "Mama hired them hours ago, she still believes that i need to be fed!" I taunted as they laughed in accordance.

  "That's new! Anyways, we're starving bro! What's cooking?!" Jeff asked

I turned to Gianna's direction and asked

  "Hey Gia! Is it ready?"

  "No sir! Almost! Five minutes more!" She answered politely as Jeff and Zoe looked at me, they looked surprised.

  "What's the problem, are you lost!" I asked them

  "No. No, just that...Never mind!" Zoe said. I figured the reason for their doubts, i wasn't rude as expected. Jeff turned to Zoe

  "I hope you eat for two soon!" He teased. Jeff wants a child already, i said within. He kissed softly and swiftly.

  "Ok love birds! You don't have to always remind me about my love life. Y'all keep doing that around me. Every time!" I got pissed

  "Well who cares?!" Jeff said sarcastically. I got pissed while Zoe smiled at us both. I turned to Gianna's direction

  "Hey Gia! The food!!!!" I yelled a bit

  "Right away sir!" She said few steps ahead.

  "Now that's the Jordan i know!" Zoe added. I nodded slowly negatively, its really funny how they see me. 

An hour later

 We talked about life and the crazy things we all did for love. I remembered Darkie, its been ten years ever since she died but it felt like she left me yesterday. I made a promise to myself not to ever love a girl again and that contributed to one of the reasons why i preferred hookups to a stable relationship. I had alot to learn but i secluded myself from such things and anytime i see Jeff and Zoe kiss or touch, i get jealous positively because i always imagined us to end up perfectly but fate had it twists  and turns and it took a different drive from what i projected. I regretted so many things but not the rude part of it, its a part of me and really don't know when it'd fade away. 

  "So Kareem, who's the new girl on board!" Zoe asked while she was ucuddled up in Jeff's arms, this is way too much for me to handle.

  "New girl? There's no new girl!" I said turning to her finally after a sip of wine

  "How about Katrina? Stacy? Tiana? Kerri? Paige? Jasmine?..." She listed then i interrupted

  "Flings Zoe, thats not love!"

  "But you said it was...." She tried to explain then i interrupted

  "....C'mon Zoe! You don't have to believe every word he says! He's a fraud!" Jeff said sarcastically

  "Whatever Jeff, i was trying out stuff." I said defensively then i turned back to Zoe "Look honey, i thought i loved them but no! Love doesn't exist, it only existed when Darkie was alive..." I sighed in distress

  "C'mon Jordan! Love exist! Darkie was special but you could try again like you tried with her ten years earlier!" She advised

  "I just don't know!" I snapped "Why are y'all concerned about this anyway, its my life remember?"

  "Yes of course but we didn't plan for thie Jordan." Zoe said

  "Tell him baby!" Jeff concurred while his eyes were fixated on the screen

  "Jeff says out of this!" I warned teasingly because it felt like he was taunting on purpose which got me intimidated somehow, jokingly.

  "Its my girlfriend you're talikng to!" Jeff reminded in mockery

  "I've had enough of you. Eat her up, bro!" I counted then i turned away

They laughed at my heated anger then i was compelled to laugh as well.