Chapter 18

Pat and Olivia woke up starring at each other with surprise, how come they thought, that both of them where naked on the same bed. Olivia couldn't remember anything that happened the previous day, she was already very tipsy and she was the most surprised of the two. She imagined why Pat wouldn't sleep with her husband. The both ladies started laughing at their actions. Pat was first to get up from the bed wore her cloth and asked Olivia to get up and get to the kitchen so they could make food. The two ladies went to the kitchen to cook, but not without chatting. Olivia asked Pat the whereabout of Mike, Pat hesitated for a moment, then she saw it as an avenue and opportunity to initiate her idea. She has already laid down her plans but the only place missing out is how to start. That question came right on time;

Your boyfriend didn't come home yesternight, didn't he tell you? She asked jokingly

Olivia understood that it was a joke but could not tell why the joke at that time. Does it mean she had seen them anytime. She remebered the garage event, the times she had been at home alone, was she suspecting that something was going on or had happened between them. She had been careful not to get to that point of being suspected to be having an affair with her husband. She had wanted to get angry and possible shout at her friend, telling her the joke was expensive, but she held herself back and responded accordingly;

No my handsome boyfriend did not tell me he was sleeping out, he has a lot to explain when he comes back. 

They laughed and talked about men and their polygamous cum promiscuous lifestyle. Olivia told Pat that no matter how terrible she thinks men could be, there were still the ones they could manage, she also told her that Mike should be counted amongst such men. She recalled that this is the first time since she came to that house, that Mike slept out. Pat sensed her plan was working from the way her friend sounded. Now that she has confirmed that Olivia would defend her husband, it was time to activate plan B. Meanwhile Olivia was talking based on the experience she had and heard from friends. Most of the marriages and relationships she had read, heard and had, were all having one destructive factor which was cheating. She was always imagined why men cheat even when the woman gives her all as in her case. The two women rounded up their cooking, dishes out their food and took it to the dinning where they did justice to it. 

Mike and his Directors meeting ended late, he went to his room to freshing up. It was really a long day with lots of presentations. He was happy that at the end they came to a positive conclusion and everyone accepted the new target and policies. The food and the drink were worth it, but it looked like he needed to unwind. He dropped his iPad and other documents on the bed, took a warm bath, changed into a casual wear and went to the bar. Mike took a seat at a quiet corner from where he could see everyone and everything happening in the bar. He barely sat down when one of the waiters came to take his order. He chose to take can Heineken. The waiter did not waste time in bringing two cans with a glass. He took his time to sip his drink while going through his phone, reading news, going through his social media handles, and his e mail. While he was doing this, he didn't notice that someone was just watching him. A young lady was sitted on another corner opposite Mike, the place was a little dark that one cannot see someone there. The bulbs there were of blue color which further made the place dim. She was smoking and drinking. She has watched Mike walk in and from her assessment, he was her kind of man. She had a lot going on in her mind, hence her coming to the hotel to ease off a little. She had been there so long, loneliness and boredom was already creeping in, as she hadn't seen anyone to talk to. The few individuals that had come in were in pairs. Mike's entrance brought in relieve and hope. She waited to make sure he wasn't waiting for anyone, the reason for allowing him exhaust one can beer before she approached his seat. She introduced herself as Helen, and asked Mike if he wouldn't mind her sitting with him. He obliged her. She asked if she could get more drinks for them and did not wait for his answer. She beckoned on the waiter to bring more of the drinks, she then brought out a pack of Rothmans Cigarette, lit one stick and exhaled the smoke. She asked for his name, Mike told her and they started talking about the hotel and the expensive nature of things. They discussed for sometime while drinking their beer. The lady then opened up, she told Mike how she had been watching him since he entered, she also said she believed something was eating him up and they must have something in common as regards this. She started by telling him she would have committed suicide that evening before she decided to come to the Hotel. Her entire story was on her husband. Her world came crashing when she found out that her husband of many years was also gay. Mike shifted a little bit; she continued. They were happily married but never had Children, all medical checkup proved they were okay, so they kept believing that one day, they would be able to have their child. But things turned the wrong way when the husband began to somehow distance himself from her, he wouldn't come home early and sometimes wouldn't come home at all. He would give different excuses ranging from business to meetings and others. She never suspected foul as her needs were met, not that she depended on him though... Mike becamw more focused and paid more attention to the store, he started seeing himself in the womans shoes. What a story, he thought... Helen continued... I never suspected him because most of the clients and business partners were men. I felt secured, he was being faithful I felt too. This went on for so long a time then came the day I was called by a friend of mine who works in one of the hotels in town. On that faithful day.... ;By this time, the drink on the table had finished, Mike called the waiter for more drinks, the waiter refilled the table and the woman continued; ...my husband had gone to the hotel with his client as he usually told me, booked a room for both of them and luck ran out of him as he wasn't with a condom. He then ran to the staff at the reception to get one. The said lady she was asking for it happened to be my friend. She told me she was confused initially, as to what the man needed condom for seeing that he was walking in with another man. She waited a few minutes after selling to him, to see if there would be at least two ladies coming in for them, to no avail. She then called me on phone to come and see what she is witnessing. Being such a trusted friend, I rushed down, got to the door of the room pushed, behold the door was not locked. What I saw, I couldn't help but vomit... that was how I found myaelf here. She burst into tears. Mike could not stand the tears, he brought out his white handkerchief and handed it over to her. He was already in deep thought, could this be happening to him, without him knowing. The storyline seem real to his experience except she hadn't been caught. All these client business with especially fellow females, the late night returns and the overnight sleep outs. He also thought of their childlessness just like the womans experience. By this time the woman who was wiping her tears, was already putting her head on his shoulder. Mike did not have any option than to offer the shoulder fully, he held her by the hands trying to calm her nerves. He also asked her if she was lodged. She responded that she was still contemplating either to go home or stay, she added that if he wouldn't mind she could pay so they will stay together as she needed his company as he could see. Mike told her not to worry since he had already checked in a room. He was at this moment not only carried away by the much drink, but also sympathy. He had watched the woman, she was well dressed in a decent gown, that was well fitted although showing her body shape, she was with a handbag and do not in any way look like a hooker. She speaks good English and carries herself well. From all indication, she must be a good woman whom her findings had made her throw caution to the wind. He excused himself to stand up, staggered a bit as sat down again. The wo.an noticing this, stood up, gave him her hand and helped him stand. Mike handed her the room key while she helped him walk as both of them walked to his room. As soon as they entered, she lead Mike to the bed, bent down to help him lay, Mike who was already drunk, held her tight presuming her to be Pat, he drew her close to him and kissed her, Helen responded and they touched each other and finally had a good time, after which they slept off. It was later in the morning that he noticed Helen laying down beside him in same bed, wearing only her panties. What! He thought, how did they get into his room, he could only remember clearly when they talked and laughed, while they were drinking he also remembered the story she told him about her husband. He couldn't tell when they left the bar, got to the room and even lay on his bed. What had happened to him, did they make love? He pulled up the bed warmer covering him, saw he was stack naked, that was when he knew something had happened. While he was going through this, Helen was snoring enjoying her sleep. He raised his hand to wake her and walk her out of the room, but restrained himself. He sat up very well and began to take his mind through that story she told him. He coild understand the reason for her sleeping deep, she must have enjoyed his company and possibly the sex might have relieved her of her stress. He needed a plan to get to find out the wife's moves, so that he won't be disappointed and heartbroken. That would destroy him he thought, finding out such after many years, she took another look at the lady, she looked prettier with less stressed, she was even having a smiling face while she slept. She must be a strong woman to have bore this, some other women would have gone him to cry their hearts out, waiting for their husband to come back and probably tell one lie or the other. He had to wait for her to wake up, so as to know her mind over her marriage. Helen turned around, her cover sheet flipped open exposing her body, she was not wearing bra, Mike was amazed at her body, the breast was still standing though round with nipples pointed. He must have enjoyed himself unknowingly, he thought. Helen turned again but this time noticed Mike watching her. She smiled and greeted him. She forcefully got up on the be, kneeling down she moved close to him and gave him a peck on the lips. Mike held her by his side, rubbing his hands on her shoulder and holding her close to himself;

How was your night rest? He asked

Cool, thank you. You made my night she answered

Mike wondered what kind of sex they had that she had enjoyed so much while he couldn't recall having such. 

You saved my life, I was having a lot of thought, including suicide, but here am I smiling once again. Your wife must be the luckiest woman on earth. She said with seriousness

Mike thanked her, he notices how serious she said it and knew she meant it. He took the intercom and called the kitchen for two cups of coffee, while they lit their Rothmans Cigarette and smoked.

At Paris in the hotel room, Brains was in the shower takig hia bath. He had woke up with a slight headache, took two tablets of paracetamol from his bag and drank them before getting into the bathroom. He allowed the water pour on him as he relaxed himself. He wondered what such beauty was doing as a hooker. He had taken a good look at her when he woke up as she lay innocently on the bed naked. She was really more beautiful than he thought. The skin was glittering she had hairs on her body. He moved his mind off her quickly, concentrated on takin his bath. He would discharge her as soon as she woke up. Although he would have love to have her more. He finished taking his bath and stepped into the room to see her already awake and dressed. He went to his box, took some money, countes some ad handed it over to her. She recounted the money and gave him a peck. He dressed up and saw her down to the reception hall. There he left her and went back to his room. At that point, agent K who was watching them called Lucy and told her his room number, Lucy turned back and found her way to the room. She knocked at the door and someone opened the door, when she walked in she saw him sitting down in his boxers, while the lady who opened the door went to the bed and lay down. A look at Agent K's facial expression showed he was not happy, and this made Lucy uneasy. She sat down at the edge of the bed, crossed her leg, took a stick of cigarette and started smoking. He asked her why she did not bring up the topic that would lead to Mira, and why she was in a haste to leave. She responded that they were to meet that evening again and that would be the best time to discuss such without making her look suspicious. He told her he need result fast as he had only two days to deliver. He went to his trouser in the wardrobe, took out few cash and gave her adding that her pay would come after the job. She thanked him and walked out of the room.