Chapter 16

Brains woke up after a little sleep, he felt a little better and stronger. He yawned, indicating hunger. He stood up, went to the bathroom, and washed his face. He then came out and wore a t-shirt on the singlet head was already putting on. He took his wallet and phone and went down to the hotel canteen. He ordered for his food and sat down waiting. While waiting, he went through his contact, made some calls, checked his email for any new message and lastly his wassap. He then checked his crypto app for the latest price in the crypto market. That was when he saw that the market has appreciated so much and he understands that it is the best time for those who were willing to sell to do so. He remembered that Philip had mentioned to him that he needed money for a project, hence the need to check when the market is profitable. Brains called Phillip wassup line and as it rang, he waited for him to pick. Meanwhile the waiter had brought his meal and served him, so he ate while waiting for Philip to pick. The phone rang all through and no one picked, he concentrated on his food, when he is through, he will try again he told himself. The meal was very delicious, he chose to eat an African dish, white rice with a catfish pepper soup. He felt warm and energetic each time he ate it. Moreover he had a plan already to unwind that night, say in three hours time he would be forgetting the Olivia, Mira issues and freely do what he knows how to do best. It didn't take him much time to finish up, since he had already paid, he left for his room. Back in his room he redialed Phillips number, this time he picked and the two men chatted for along time. It was a long one, they started from the position so as regards Brains search, to work, business, before they lastly discussed the crypto deal. Brains told Philip that a coin was at $35,000.00. It was a good rate to sell, it was initially at $15,000.00, that meant it had doubled the price in such a short time. Phillip was happy and asked him to go ahead and sell. He wouldn't want to wait further, though he knows that it would still be increasing, but he wanted to avoid any bank loan. Other avenues he had tried to generate fund could not work. His plan was to develope a property he had secured from a developer and that kind of money converted to African currency, would start and finish up the five buildings. That would be a plus for him in his income. The estate business was the money spinner and the cost of renting, or buying out an already completed building was outrageous. Another reason for his being in a haste being that the allocated time for development of that area was fast approaching dead line. In Africa such laws were not to be joked with as the resultant effect would be disastrous. He had seen properties people purchased with hard earned money revoked and resold to others because they didn't meet deadline. Immediately after the call, Brains went ahead without wasting time, to initiate a process for sale. 

Bruno dropped the call from Chase, from the voice he heard, he knew the matter was a serious one. He already have three places in mind. There are three most dangerous gangs in the city. He knew and had influence on two, he would start there. This was not a matter of phone call he thought, he wouldn't even send his boys, he would be going there himself. He would approach this issue with his usual carrot and stick measure. He had lived in the city ever since he was born, he wass termed one of the most dangerous men in that city. Some even said he was the worst to encounter. He does not show mercy and killing for him meant nothing, it looked like he had sold his soul to the devil. He possessed the most dangerous weapons. He became a gang member at am early age of seven. Then he was the errand boy, he runs errands for his gang chairman. He also functioned as the spy. Penetrating and getting information on behalf of the gang. He had lost both parents and was staying with a distant relative who could not care much for him. He was an intelligent boy who could express himself eloquently, but the opportunity to acquire education did not present itself. Having been within a gang and troubled the city, he knew almost every nook and cranny of the environment. He also knew all the boys troubling the town. He was first arrested at the age of twelve having gone with the gang  to rob a business man, the police got a tip off and while he was trying to give a signal to his gang men, he was rounded up and taken to the police office. All the others served their time in the cell but he was lucky as the lead dectective found him useful. He had gotten a lot of report about him, so he decided to turn him into a useful tool in the fight against crime. That was how he signed up for the secret force. Bruno dressed in his usual rugged torn jeans and a shirt. Got into his Honda Civic, he was accompanied by two of his team members, they drove straight to the first slump.

Olivia, Pat, and Chase left the Hotel satisfied, they enjoyed every bit of the time, the food, the drink and the good music. In the car, Olivia who was already tipsy, started imagining herself being held, touched and even made love to by Chase. Pat also was feeling tipsy too. She had slept off as soon as the cat took off. Chase was playing a reggae music on the sound system. Olivia loved reggae, especially Bob Marley and Lucky Dube. The lyrics made her join in singing the song while Chase made sure he concentrated on the wheels. Chase had not made any attempt to make advances toward her she thought, maybe she isn't his kind of lady, she wasn't attractive enough, or he has a serious girlfriend. What about a fling she thought, he must be an exception for not trying to take advantage of her mood. Most men not all would have. She wished he would change his mind and ask her to join him to a club that night or to anywhere at all. She wouldn't mind about Pat, she will follow him. The drive from the hotel to the house didn't take time, there wasn't traffic, the road was almost empty. Once they got home, the two ladies alighted from the car and said goodbye to Chase. Chase drove off while they got into the house. Pat followed Olivia into her room. Mike had already told her he was going for a meeting with his Directors so he wouldn't be coming home. Hence her decision to spend the night with Olivia. It is another opportunity to have a wonertime with her best friend. Olivia didn't mind her staying with her that night, she was already in the mood and needed that kind of company, even though she would have preferred a man. What she needed was a real sex. She remembered her sex toy a manhood she has in her box. That was the best time to use it. It would serve the same purpose. They got in and both ladies flung their dresses away wearing almost nothing. As soon as their bodies hit the bed, they dosed off.

Brains checked his time after his chat with Philip, it's was already 10pm. He wasn't going to club in that hotel, he would always go to another club then come back to his hotel and sleep. Even when he gets a hooker, it makes sense to him to carry the hooker from another club to his hotel, instead of her knowing he was staying at same hotel. He quickly dressed up, took his wallet, walked down the reception lobby and dropped his key, he as usual asked the lady the best club in town. The young lady to go to CLUB AFRIQUE, it is not too far from the hotel and he would enjoy there because they play more of African tunes, and a lot of black ladies troop in there. She said so having known he is African and wouldnt be going to a french club. He might not even know how to speak french. That meant communication would be zero, and the essence of climbing already defeated. Brains thanked him and left the hotel to the cab lot. He negotiated with one of the drivers a black guy who knew the place. The driver asked him if he wouldn't mind, he could hook him up with a beautiful lady who would make his day. Brains declined, he has his taste and he knew his onion well when it come to women. It did not take time just as the receptionist said, they cab drove into a neatly arranged parking lot in front of a beautiful bungalow. He alighted and paid the driver who thanked him and told him to be careful while enjoying. Brains looked at his wrist watch and it was just 10:55pm, around him, were ladies standing at different corners and different positions. He moved under a flower tree, brought out his cigarette park and took one stick, he was just searching his pocket to get a lighter when a light was struck on his face, a hand had lit one for him, although he hadn't seen the face, from the hand he could make out she is a lady. He bent his head and drew from the light and the cigarette was lit. He brought out the park and opened it facng it toward the lady who took one, placed it in her mouth and lit hers too. At this time, Brains could see her face. What an elegant lady, she is about 5 ft tall, wearing a thick long weavon that ran down her shoulder and her waist, her face was well made up, better than those contestants in miss world. Her eyebrows were properly lined with the eye pencil, the face was shinning with the Mac face powder he guessed she must have made up not quite long. The lipstick although a little bit shouty matched with other facials, she must have taken her time to select her colours properly and took time to align them. She was putting on a bum short, she has a bum that looked enlarged, it looked like it was built for the short, bringing out her waistlines. Her half top has the picture of a Miami beach with the Cocoanut tree on the side and a boy and girl wearing a beach hat kissing. Her navel was conspicuous with a ring on it. She had a rather surprising flat tummy, with huge boobs that are pushing the half top so hard as if to say we need freedom. Brains was totally carries away, the lady noticed that he loved what he was seeing, she turned around as if she wants to beckon on someone, this she did to allow Brains see her backside fully. The sight made Brains very uncomfortable. He had always been a play boy but he hadn't encountered such bold and mature lady, he would always be the one to make the call, here he was being presented with this beauty by nature with such intimidating approach. The lady has got so much charisma he thought. While this was still going on in his mind, he heard the voice;

Looks like you are new here, haven't seen your face before? she asked

He wanted to lie but on a second thought he felt there was no need.

Yes I am new in town. He answered. How did you know? He added

I know most of the regulars here. Those bunch of males who come here with pot belly, leaving there wives and children at home. We only enjoyed there money, but not their body. You know what I mean?

Brains nodded.

What brought you into town? Why don't we go in and sit? You buy me a drink while we talk.

Brains nodded again and they left the parking lot to the club. Inside the club, the music was high, it was an African vibe a mix of hip pop and afro beat. The lady moved her waist a little to the beat, she danced so we'll, following the beats correctly. Brains could see the cozy interior, the flash lights, the wine bar which was filled to the brim. From where he was standing, he could see the labels of almost all the rinks in the world. What a bar he thought. He saw the DJ section where the young man was doing what he knows what he knew best. Few people where seen sitting and drinking while few others where already dancing to the beats. One other thing he noticed was that almost each man was with a lady, both those sitting and those standing. The once dancing where saving male and female. The lady passed the section of people while he followed like a sheep going to the slaughter. He had his eyes following the rolling waist of the lady each time they moved and the lady seemed to be doing that on purpose to erotically seduce him. He looked at the left side and there was a stage on it were ladies, beautiful ladies, the were naked dancing on the stage. Completely naked. The lady turned back, saw him watching, she bent down and groped her waist to his flap. He quickly realized himself and she told him to concentrate on her. He followed her to a sliding glass tampered door which automatically slided open as they approached. They got in and it closed. Brains noticed that the room they entered was bugged as they couldn't hear the sound of the music anymore, yet they could see everything happening in the club from there. As soon as they say down, the waiter appeared and they ordered their drinks, by then, they were on there third stick of cigarettes. It did not take time for the waiter to reappear with the orders, a bottle of chatua Pape, it's one of her favourite drinks, he was the one that asked her to place the order and when she enquired of what he would take, he said he would go with whatever she had ordered. He already knew the drink is red wine, it wasn't the first time he would be taking it. While he sitted there, something keep telling him he could just see Olivia's. He shrugged off the idea, he wasn't going to allow anything spoil this good time. He then turned to the lady while pouring her a wine, 

what is your name?

My name is Lucy,  she answered.