Chapter 22

Chase and the two ladies returned to the house after a day filled with fun, the ladies appreciated his prompt response and alighted from the car while Chase zoomd of. He was happy they appreciated him, but happier that they were making the job easier for him without knowing it. He was to meet up with Bruno. How could he have found out who pulled the deal without the supposed invasion. The city had just been saved from a frightening scene. He drove faster as the time was already a minute to. His arrival was welcomed with joy, as Bruno was already outside waiting for him. He too Chase to the house and told him the story. He got a call from Capone immediately after talking to Chase, they met at a bar not too far from his slum. Capone had gone to a brothel in town to pick a lady for the night. He got a young girl whom he figured out was new into the business. A 19 year old , but very pretty and innocent looking. He chose her and after a little time with her drinking, dancing and smoking, they decided to go to his house. Bruno treated her like a queen and she was pleased. He gave her more than they bargained. Little did he know he would hit a jackpot. He had just asked her if she had a boyfriend, the young lady told him no but that there was a man that was recently on her neck, adding that the man just came out from hospital with a wound that looked like a gun shot. She knew something wasn't straight about the man. She would have loved to date him as he was handsome and kind. But the kind of calls he answered and the way he drank and smoked, she wasn't sure. He had told her when she queried about the wound, that he was shot by a criminal when they went drinking at a park. The mention of park was what signalled CAPONE'S interest to find out whom the said man was. Capone asked the lady to invite the man and let him know, he promised her he wasn't planning a fight but to see and know him. He also promised her a handsome reward. The lady accepted and did as she was told. Capone and his men arrived the brothel and the lady signalled him immediately the man arrived. One of his men was able to capture his image with his phone whilé they waited for him. They had to wait over 4 hours before he stepped out. They trailed him to their camp and a little investigation around the neighborhood confirmed their suspision. Chase listened without interrupting, he was glad that the search was narrowed down to a particular group, that would make it easier. He appreciated him and told him the main job would be to secretly get the man for interrogation. They shook hand and Chase left with a promise to get back to him.

Meanwhile in Mike's house, Olivia and Pat were already getting dressed for the dinner party. The two ladies turned the dinning part of the sitting room to a makeup shop. Pat wore a red pant and red bra to match, she would make up before putting on her dress. Olivia was on a polo and a short, she would have preferred dressing down, but that would mean seducing Mike who was inside his room. He could come out at anytime, she knew what it meant, her wife could be understood. They played a soft tune on the Home theatre sound system while doing their thing. Pat was dressed on a green gown, flowing down touching the floor, she had diamond stones in front of the dress, she was to carry a small pouch bag to match the color. Olivia wore a red gown same style and as beautiful as that of Pat, the gowns were specially made by Versace and they weren't many made. Mike came out to the sitting room to see two beautiful women well dressed, he couldn't believe what his eyes saw. He had to hold himself from complimenting Olivia before his wife, although she looked ravishingly beautiful. He held his wife close to him and planted a kiss in her forehead to avoid messing up the already red lips. He was dressed in a white two button, two piece suit made by Ralph Lauren. He wore a turtle neck inside with a white shoe. They were all looking gorgeous. Mike had already planned that they weren't going in his car so they booked a ride ahead of time. The drive from the house to Hotel was less than an hour but for the Hummer limousine, it would take a little longer, Mike had chosen to celebrate the years anniversary in grand style. As soon as they got set, Mike got a message that the cab was waiting outside. He held Pat's hand while Olivia walked behind. Pat and Mike alone knew they were going in a limousine, so it was a surprise to Olivia when they walked out of the gate and she saw the supposed cab become a Hummer limousine. It wasn't much of a big deal owing to her level of exposure, but it tickled her fancy. It felt good to have a husband so romantic and lovely, Pat was a lucky woman she thought. Would she get such a man? She recalled that one thing was still missing their marriage, that brought a sad thought but she shrugged it off, nothing would spoil the day. They got into the Limo and the driver moved. It was more like a cruise round the town, it was part of the arrangement to drive through some places before getting to the Hotel. Pat was happy that her plans were working out, she had chosen to make the day a memorable one, she chose the color of her cloth, that of Olivia, and that of her husband. She also chose the venue, convinced the husband that Olivia must be present, what a luck she thought. After so long a journey, the Limo took its last lap into the hotel gate, to the amazement of the people around, they trio came done majestically on a red carpet to the hotel. Mike was approached by the receptionist and he handed over the printed ticket for reservation, she went back and returned asking them to follow her. She took them to the 15th floor of the building. The floor had only one suite and it was always empty unless booked for special occasion like this. The cost implication of the suite including all services was five times higher than what it cost to stay in the hotel VIP. The lounge was meant for five guests only and the suite meant for two and three at most. Especially for one man and two women. The services were rendered by two waiters, they already knew what to serve as the options were already selected while booking. That was when Olivia recalled the few questions Pat was asking her on her favourite, food, wine in a favourite occasion. Olivia wanted to sit facing the couple, but Pat insisted she sat beside Mike, so Mike was flanked by the left and the right by two well dressed angels. They started with barbecue fish and chips, it was lovely. Olivia loved it so much, that she told the waiter to make sure she got a takeaway pack while leaving in the morning. Then they ate fried rice with grilled chicken. They watered it down with drinks, ranging from juice intitially, to cream best. After a while they ordered more drinks, by then, they were ready for dance. Mike and Pat took the floor, they danced to the blues holding each other while Olivia watched. The music was changed to afrobeat mixed with hip hop. They danced for a while, then Pat drew Olivia up to dance and finally asked her husband to excuse her while he danced with Olivia. Olivia hesitated for a while but Pat insisted. Mike who although loved to dance with Olivia as an opportunity he had been longing for, pretended not to like the idea. Overall, Pat persisted and had her way. She took her phone and went to the ladies restroom. Mike held Olivias hand with his while the other hand went to her waist. Olivia kept one her hand on his shoulder while the other was on his chest. They were being careful initially but the drink had started having it's effect, though unknown to them. The music was a slow one and the steps were lovely. There grip became stronger after a while and they felt more comfortable. They danced so close to each other and Mike initiated a conversation. He commended her dress, her hairstyle, her shoes and her makeup. Their face was so close to each other that no one except them could hear what they said to each other. Olivia was looking into his eyes and Mike could see that, the eyes were saying a lot. Even though Pat wasn't present, they were still watching out for her so as to adjust. Mike told Pat how beautiful she was and how glad he would be to have the opportunity to express his heart for her. Olivia was taken a back, she could feel the truth in those words, his hands were already rubbing her palms and the one on her waist moving up and down the hip line. She had wanted him and that desire hadn't died. She wouldn't mind a fling with him, even though her desire was more than a fling. Her friend Pat doesn't know what she got. The way she was treating him wasn't good. She wished she was the one with him as a wife, their happiness wouldn't know bounds. Pat stepped out of the ladies into the lounge, Olivia and Mike didn't  notice her entrance hence their continued conversation. They had agreed to have a secret date and they had sealed it with a light kiss while Pat watched. Pat ran back to the ladies. She was happy the connection worked. Her next move though tough would be to make sure Olivia falls for him. She had gone to the ladies to talk to her last client. After the last meeting with her at the Hotel, she had been on her for marriage. That she wanted and although she had a lover, but she preferred Nelly, she had all it takes to make her happy. She had money, beauty, class and connection. What more could she look for. She was telling Nelly to give her time to divorce her husband, she had told her why she went into the marriage. She also told her the plans and how far she had gone. Nelly understood and accepted to give her more time. That was when she stepped out to see luck playing out on her side. She returned again with a shout of joy pretending to be carried away with the music. She got in between Olivia and Mike who had already adjusted when they heard her voice. She faced Olivia and danced while using her backside to run on her husband. They danced and danced until they got exhausted, then they retired back to their seat. They decided it was time to rest, so they beckoned on the waiter to go show them their rooms, she took them to the suite and led them to the room. Olivia was shocked, one room for the three? What were they thinking, she thought, she picked the intercom in the room , and called the receptionist, as soon as she picked, she asked for a room. The lady told her to hang on while she get her connected to room services department. It took a minute or two before she heard the male voice

Rook service dept please, good evening how may I help?

Can I get a room? She asked

No madam all our roos are already booked, moreover it's too late and our duty for today is over. The person in charge had logged out for the day.

Olivia was very disappointed. She never knew the suite was just a room.

Mike was already tipsy and he couldn't understand what was going on. Pat walked up to Olivia and apologized to her, she told her she never knew the suite was just a room, she then pleaded with her promising to make it up to her. She went to the mini fridge and brought out a bottle of gin, they two ladies started a game they used to play while in school. Truth or dare.

Before then, that evening, Mira had a long talk with the Dad, she told him how a lot of questions were coming in on Olivia. She wanted to know how to handle them to avoid mistakes. The Dad asked her to come to his guest house that night, so she went. When she got their, the Dad decided to have a conference call with Olivia, they called her line severally she didn't pick, not knowing she was at a dinner party, so they had the discussion without her. The Dad adviced Mira to hang on a little while with the original plan until the change of government which was almost at the corner. He told her about the attempt on Olivia down in Africa and suggested she took her security serious. What he didn't tell her was that the interpol agent was watching her back. Mire left her Dad thinking of the attempt on Olivia's life. She needed to be very careful then, she remebered she had given out an appointment to Brains, maybe she should cancel it she thought. No she don't need to, that would be wickedness, the young mà had waited for one week now. How would she handle him, now that she knew he was confusing her with Olivia, how best could she pretend to be Olivia and not make mistake. She really need to think. Down stairs at the parking lot she told the driver that he should take her to her mother's place. She got to her mother's place rather late but for the sensor in the car, she was allowed in. The mom was suprised on the late visit. She had come to stay the night and think out the best possible way to handle the next days appointment. She told the mom, she wanted to spend the night in her place. The driver was shown the guest room while she took her bath and came out to meet the mother in the dinning dishing her food. She knew that would be the next place to find her especially having gone to take her bath. The both women say down and while Mira ate, she told the mother the many questions that were coming in on Olivia and Mira. She asked why she wasn't told that there was an attempt on Olivias life. The mom apologized and rod her they it want her to be distracted. She promised her that they would soon have their life back the way t used to be, but for then, they as a family had to hang on a little more. She encourage her to handle the so called Brains smartly adding that she knew her too well to be sacred. They discussed at length changing topics from family to business and politics. They finally got tired and went in for night rest.