Chapter 14

Mira was in the salon when her phone rang, her head was in the drying machine so she couldn't pick her call. She waited until she left the dryer to a safer place, then she took her phone and checked the missed call. She had six missed calls already and all of them were coming from the office. She had told them to call her office mobile line for office issues, for them to call her direct line sends a message to her. There must be a serious issue, she redialed the line and waited as it rang. She asked the lady what was happening at the office, also if her attention is needed. After the call, she asked the hairdresser to be fast so as to meet up with an appointment. Meanwhile Brains was seated in the reception side of the office waiting for the feedback from the lady. He had given enough information he believed would make Olivia run down to the office without delay. Even though his name should be enough to send her there but he made sure to give detailed description just for benefit of doubt. He positioned himself very well expecting a positive response. The lady dropped the call and got tired. She is not too good at handling clients in such a mood as Brains. She did not know what to or how to approach this issue. She had told Mira everything that Brains said and how he said it, the response from Mira wasn't what she expected. Mira had told her outrightly that she don't has an appointment and can't come around now. She also demanded he get appointment before coming next time. She gathered herself together and walked to Brains.

Sir, please you can come in she said to him

Brains stood up and walked behind her into the office, he sat down and the lady broke the news to him. He was astonished, it was as if his buttocks was glued to the seat, he couldn't stand up. The lady asked him, if he is  actually sure that he knew Mira, because the Mira she knows wouldn't sound the way she did assuming she knew him. Especially with the class of person he is, his kind of job and position. Brains was dumbfounded. He recounted to the lady how they met, that the reason for coming is because her number hasn't been going through, so he was afraid if anything had happened to her. At this point, the lady who was listening to him with keen interest had to interrupt him.

Can I see the number you have? She asked

Brains brought out his pocket diary, showed her the number and also showed her the number of times he had dialled it on his phone. The lady took her phone and dialled the number, she got a voice mail prompt to leave a message. Having confirmed the number, she then told Brains boldly that for the past 4 years she has worked with Mira, she hadn't changed the two lines she was currently using. There must be a mistake somewhere sir, she added. Brains stood up disappointed, thanked the lady and left the office. At the door, he turned back and asked the lady to book an appointment for him to see Mira. He called the name Mira as if he was being forced, he would have preferred calling Olivia, he wasn't convinced yet. Something in him was still telling him not to give up and that he should get to the root of it. He was able to get the appointment for the next week, which means an extension of his stay in Paris.

Pat, Mike and Olivia finished their food and drank a can Heineken each. It was a wonderful time they had and it was the first since Olivia came into the house. Pat wouldn't have wished it happened but on Mike's part, covering up there differences before Olivia is a good idea. Olivia should not know what was happening between him and the wife. On the side of Olivia, she was being careful not to give or show any sign of closeness towards Mike, she already sensed that Mike's gestures is tilting towards lusting after her. Pat and Olivia packed the empty plates and left for the kitchen to clean up, while Mike tuned in to the Sky sports for the days match. While in the kitchen, the two ladies discussed a lot, Pat opened up to her friend on her marital issues, but she did not go into details neither did she tell her plan of quitting. She only told her the side of not having a child, which she presented as disturbing factor in the marriage. Olivia could not understand why such issue should be throwing spanner in the wheels of their marriage when technology has made things easier. It is not as if Pat and Mike cannot afford an IVF, unless otherwise it is ignorance or they never thought of that. She wouldn't be the one to suggest such, she recalled she has made herself the promise not to get involved. She tried her best to encourage her friend that everything will sort itself out in due course. 

When the two ladies left the kitchen, Pat got to her room, removed her cloth as usual, this time even her short. She was just putting on her pant and bra. She hadn't had good sex for a long time and her body was seriously yearning for one. The kind of sex she want isn't the one with her friend Pat, she wants a guy. The thought to touch herself came but she pushed it out, where would she get what she want she asked herself. She can't just go out there and have sex with a random guy, a stranger nor would she go hanging out as a Harlot just to be laid. As she was thinking about it the boobs was already bulging, bigger, round and thick. She touched her nipple and it sent a cold chills all over her body. She remembered Chase, if only there is a way he will make advance on her, she will give in almost immediately, after all he is a handsome man with a well built body structure. Such a man would make a woman reach cloud nine fast. It would look absurd if she make advances on him, that will make her lose the respect she was getting from him. She remembered that day when he he saved her after shooting the kidnapper, the way he held her while taking her to the car, the smell of his deodorant and the strength of his masculine body. As she though of these, her body kept melting. She was about to explode when her phone rang. She looked at the phone, there was no number, what she saw is call1, she picked and kept silent, the voice she heard was a male voicé;

We are not through with you yet, we will get you, you were lucky the last time. The baritone harsh voice sounded

Olivia couldn't believe it, how did they get her number, who are these that are after her? Now it was now clear that this isn't a joke and should be taken serious. She searched for Chase' number and dialled. The number was not reachable at the moment. What a wrong timing she thought, now that she wanted to got out and have fun. She dialled the number again, this time the number rang. Chase picked and the way she sounded, he told her to hang up, that he will be on his way. He rushed into his room, took off his short and wore a Jean trouser and a round neck polo, with a flat sneaker. He needed to be smart. He wasn't expecting to start off his work immediately. He was actually waiting to get information from his colleague in Paris whom he assigned to follow up on Brains. The young man had promised to brief him that week. The feedback was suppose to be the agenda to begin his protective working. He had already planner to suggest to Olivia after the feedback to allow him drive her when need to go out arises. That was to be a good alibi. He dressed up very fast and took his best companion, the automatic six rounds revolver, silver metal color. He slid it into the holster and covered it with the polo. He then took his face cap boldy written on it is Chase. It was a gift from his girlfriend, and he love it so much. He went down stairs and after a little contemplation, he decided to drive out in the Volkswagen Golf 4. 

Agent Ken had been following Brains right from when he dropped at the airport, he got the information right, it didn't take him time to spot him out of the teaming passengers coming out from the arrival. He is a known personality in the the airport, and when it comes to special duties like this, the authorities already can tell duee to his seriousness and his ways. He is usually a friendly type who can greet almost everyone he comes by, but when duty calls you may mistake him as one mean soul. He had packed his car along the road leading to the arrival gate just to make it easy for a follow up and not to be suspected. Meanwhile no body is permitted to park at such a place, infact, the likes of agent Ken are the once to pick you up and prosecute you properly. As soon as he saw Brains with his little luggage, he looked at his picture on his phone and it matched, he moved fast and entered his car, waiting. Brains' cab arrived just on time, he entered and the driver took off, Ken followed slowly so as not to be noticed. He also took a room in the hotel so a to be close, he followed him to the eatery and heard him when he made enquiry about Olivia. He was there when he removed the poster from the wall at the complex. That was when he left him alone and went to find out more about Mira. He has always liked the actress and he had worked for her on different occasions. Infact she is one of the best he had worked for as a private agent. She pays fully and give the best when it comes to flight, it's business class, food, it's the best place, drink, it's the best of the red, cream or Champaign. Hotel, it's the most luxurious. He had been longing to meet her again and of possible ask for a job. Little did he know that an opportunity like that would present itself. He drove to MIRA'S place and luckily met her on seat. Although he did not give her detailed information, he was able to instruct her not to see any stranger and described Brains. This was to be the status quo until he finished his findings. When he left, Mira called a meeting and passed the message to her staff which they followed strictly. Agent Ken was happy that he spotted when Brains removed the poster and placed it in his pocket, to him it is enough evidence for a prospective crime. It is either the man had plan to kidnap, kill or harm the person in that picture. He would have called Chase to intimate him on his findings, but he felt the information wasn't enough, he should wait a little and see the next move before releasing the information. When Chase called him he told him to give him that week to get him a tangible information.

Chase arrived at the house on time, it wasn't difficult to locate this time because he had been there once, he didnt use the Google drive this time. He called Olivia's line and she picked. He told her he was waiting outside the gate. Olivia asked him to give her a minute, that she will soon be with him. He then came down from the car, locked it and took a little walk. He felt it wise to look around the area. The close was a quiet one, it is connected to a street at the two ends, he drove in through the other end and from the sign, it's a one way drive, so he cannot go back from that end. He moved to the front a little more, he saw a white building that has a high wall of fence and near the gate he could see the sign post, that reads American Embassy. No wonder the place is highly secured and quiet. He decided to go back to the car as Olivia may have come out and be waiting. His decision was really worth it as Olivia came out just as he opened the cat door to sit down. Olivia did not come or alone, Pat was behind her, and the two ladies exchanged greetings with Chase. Chase then came down and opened the front seat and the passengers seat at the back. Pat got into the back seat while Olivia took the front seat. Olivia was more comfortable when she told the friend that she was to see someone, and she insisted on going with her, as if that was not enough, Mike who overheard them while passing supported the idea. They were being more careful this time. No more chances nor throwing caution to the wind. They were even acting as if they were aware of the recent threat call. Although Olivia hadn't told them, she has more confidence in Chase and would like to seek his professional advice before either telling or keeping it.  Chase turned on the ignition and drove off. Pat asked where they were going, and Olivia responded by telling Chase to drive to one of the biggest hotel in town. Pat and Chase has never been to that hotel, they only see it while passing. It was said to be one of the most secured hotel in town. The hotel have not recorded any crime or negative incident cum report since inception. The cost of lodging, drinks and games, even swimming can only be affordable to the high and mighty in the society. Pat had read and heard a lot a out the hotel, now she is going to see for herself. 

Why didn't you tell me that's where we are going, so I can dress to kill,who knows I could catch a big fish for a date she joked

Chase and Olivia laughed

The main big fish is at home Olivia replied. Unless you are looking for a fling she added. The two ladies continue their jokes while Chase drove smiling. They stopped by at the post office for Pat to check her mail box before they continued. She was expecting a parcel from a friend. A sex toy.