Chapter 21

Lucy left the hotel room after a while, she had got used to Brains and enjoyed her stay with him. She wasn't sure of coming back again having got the information K needed. What remaned was to get her remaining pay for the job. She came out of the lift and was about to walk down when young lady wearing the hotel uniform called her. She was told to meet K at a room downstairs. K had changed his room for that purpose, as the other room was too close to Brains'. She knocked on the door, K opened and let her in. He immediately dropped an envelope on the table and asked her to count it. Lucy took the envelope, removed the cash inside and counted them. She smiled, the money she got exceeded what was discussed. K asked her to explain the reason for her reaction when Mira was mentioned. She was surprised at the question, 

what reaction? She questioned. She pondered in her heart, yes she flinched but how did he know?

K could not go further explaining, all he wanted was information about Mira, he decide to wait for her to speak. Lucy saw that he wasn't going to let her leave, she then made up her mind and told him how she met Mira, though not directly. She was called by a friend for a fashion show, and she was asked to be part of the ladies to dispyon the runway. They were gathered in a hotel and Mira came and gave them a pep talk. That was when she heard the name as she introduced herself. 

Did she say her surname? K asked

No, all the time she spoke even at the event proper, she never did. 

Mira had spotted her out because of her figure. She told her how beautiful she is and promised to work with her. She asked her PA to release her phone number while she collected hers. They had done olu two jobs, and she was the one that called when there was a job. K asked if Mira was Olivia, and Lucy said she don't know. He allowed her leave promising to call her when need be. Lucy could not go home, she had to stop at an eatery and took a quiet corner where she could think. She would like to find out about this Olivia and Mira connection, if Brains showed interest and K also asked, then this may mean money for her if only she could solve the puzzle. But how would she do that. She wouldn't mind paying Mira a visit after all she had developed love for her and would be happy seeing her. She would pretend to be passing by, saw her office and decided to see her and show appreciation. She wouldn't mind buying a bottle of good wine. Having made up her mind to go, she concentrated on her ice cream..

Pat and Olivia woke up that faithful anniversary morning, they had already booked their dinner dresses online, awaiting collection. Mike had left to office for an urgent report. So the two ladies were left alone in the house. They discussed their plan for the day, they were to visit the salon to make their hair and that would be that morning, then they would go to the spa for body massage, from their they will go to the Versace shop to collect their dresses. All these were to be done before 6pm. The dinner was slated to hold by 9pm or 10pm and they probably might sleep over in the hotel. Olivia wasn't comfortable with the entire arrangement as she would be the odd one out, she had told her friend how bad the idea was and how lonely it would make her feel. Pat consoled her but promised her it would be fun, she told her she wouldn't feel lonely and that she should be able to trust her as a friend. Olivia thought about it for a moment and asked her friend if she had some secret plan up her sleeve, she could tell when Pat was being mischievous. She may have had a plan to bring a guy to keep her company but probably kept it as secret in her plans. Only is would tell, it's just a matter of hours and the whole show would play out. They took their bath, and  dressed up to start the day. Olivia remembered that it wasn't age to go out with Pat alone, she told Pat they had to call Chase. Pat did not hesitate, so they called him. Lucky enough, Chase was driving by the road next to their street, it wasn't a long wait for them as he arrived early. They got in the car, only this time he came in a Toyota Venza. Olivia loved the car, she couldn't stop looking around the interior. The car was cool and roomy, it has leather seats, and it is an automatic drive, with automatic windows, the dashboard displayed electronically, the time and other functions. It has a sunroof and an inbuilt Kenwood sound system that came with sorround speakers. As soon as they tightend their swat belt, Chase pushed the gear lever to drive and the car moved. Pat appreciated Chase for coming and asked if he was married. They discussed a lot of topics, while Chase drove and smiled as usual. This time around he was looking sporty in a track trouser and a Nike polo to match. Olivia didn't see any rifle with him this time though she felt secured knowing it might be somewhere. Probably, he wanted her not to see it this time. Their first stop was at the salon, it was a classic. The calibre of people that comes their were the cream de la cream in the society. Rumour has it the the wife of one of the Senators owned it. Their charges were different from what the regular road side salon take, but one can be rest assured that they would give what one wants. Pat came to know the salon through a client whom she met sometime, she had wanted to make her, and being that she already heard about the places, she told Pat to take her there. The kind of service and treatment Oat saw that day made her decide to pay them a visit. Chase tapped the door unlock button and they opened the door, as soon as they came down, he bent down and took his pistol which had been under his steering wheel. He holstered it and locked the doors with the car remote. They entered the salon. There were no much customers that morning sit wasn't difficult to get two free stylist who were sitted watching a movie on TV. Preferable to the two ladies, they were men and that also made it more comfortable and conducive for Chase who had thought of hanging outside in a pub opposite the salon. What a salon, he felt so relaxed on a wonderful soft seat with a head and hand rest. Pat and Olivia took their different spots where their hairs were washed and awaiting to be dried. Pat asked where they could get drink, that brought another comfort as the young lady at the other corner enquired the kind of drink they wanted. The request was available and the lady brought a bottle of chilled Heineken beer with a glass cup. Chase began to do justice to the drink while admiring the salon. The salon had four sections, the female, where the ladies make their hairs, the make up section for facials, manicure and pedicure. In the latter was the mini boutique with lots of designer gowns, pants, bra, shoes, bags, perfumes. Then the male section, also divided into the barbing section, and the boutique housing the designer shirts, jeans, polo, t-shirt, sneakers, shoes, perfumes etc. The seats and tables where all well positioned and the tiles were glittering. The music was played at a well reduced volume which made the place noiseless and the music soothing to the ear. The ladies that work there, dressed smart and were looking very beautiful and sexy. Oliva and Pats hair got dried and ready for their chosen styles. They moved over to the section in charge where they handled their hair with great expertise. Chase had taken three bottles of Heineken and he was almost through with the third one. He was missing his cigarette as the sign on the door and the walk boldy said 'NO SMOKING' . He Managed to hang on until they were through, paid and the moment they stepped out, he hurriedly took a stick, lit it and smoked while the ladies waited in the already steaming car. There second stop was at the the spa...

Meanwhile in Paris, Lucy dressed more formal, she was looking like an office lady. A fitted  gown with a belt to match. A nice flat shoe and a mild makeup. She beckoned on a taxi and told him MIRAS PLACE. Almost all taxi in town knew the address except those that came into town new. The drive from her apartment to the place was not a long one. She stepped out of the car, facing the huge complex, she has got a good wine the previous day. The smell of her perfume gave her extra confidence. She got to the lift and alighted at the floor housing MIRAS office. She was lucky to step in while Mira was about to leave the office. The Mira saw her;

Wow Lucy, you look good, how are you? She asked and hugged her

I am good Madam Mira she responded rather humbly

Call me Mira, she said with sense of humility, you will accompany me somewhere she added. I love your dress. 

Lucy could not find space to respond as Mira was already walking out of the door with her hand bag and the PA followed. She couldn't help but follow. In the car, Lucy handed over the bottle of wine and told Mira she was in the neighborhood to see someone, then she felt it an opportunity to look in and say hi. Mira thanked her and asked how she was fairing all these while. She told her not to worry as they would soon be having a lot of jobs and that meant a lot of busy time. Lucy was so happy, she would love to quit the hooker business and open a shop or business of her own that would be seen as a decent thing he was doing. With excitement she asked Mira;

Are you also Olivia?

The driver slammed on the brake, the PA dropped the papers in her hand while Miras phone fell of her hand. The question came as a surprise, for about a week plus Olivia had become a reoccurring name. They were scared of the public knowing their family secret, especially the secret leaking t their supposed rivals and enemies. Their being able to have kept theirealings and family lifestyle secret had saved them alot of scandal, saved their business and most especially saved their lives. Lucy couldn't understand why the reactions, she felt she asked a simple and honest question. Mira asked the driver to take them to the nearest eatery within reach. It did not take time for them to arrive there and Mira took Lucy to one seat while the PA sat on another seat far from them. She asked Lucy who was Olivia. Lucy recounted innocently how her client said he was in town to meet Olivia the owner of MIRAS PLACE, she told her howsuorising she was to hear that the owner she knew, being her (Mira), was not after all. Hence her decision to enquire Incase she had another name. Mira told her to be more careful not be used by some dubious and mischievous guys out there to get information and possibly kill or kidnap for ransom. She pretended the plan of taking her along was to buy her lunch, so she ordered for food for all of them, took an excuse and called to cancel her appointment with the person she was going to see and came back to the table. They took time to eat and chat. She promised to employ Lucy as her staff, she also brought out a cheque book and wrote 5000 farnce for her. Lucy was filled with joy. She thanked her so much and promised that she would be on the Look out for her, adding that she would be giving her information on any happening relating to her other business. They finished their food, got back to the car and drove back to the office. On the way, Lucy had to drop and took another cab home. Mira took his phone, called her Dad, she was all alone inside her office, she had instructed her PA not to allow anyone see her.

Back at the spa, Chase had in mind to wait at the waiting room near the receptionist office, but the two ladies insited he should join them. Since they had already booked two sections, they hurriedly added one more for him. The ladies had a guy massage them while Chase was handled by a lady. She was quite a beauty to behold. Her soft hands where soothing this flesh, he almost slept off. He had removed all he was wearing except he pant and the towel he had around his waist. The lady was really an expert in the business. There was no part of his body that she did not touch, he enjoyed the massage as his body relaxed , some feelings of pain disappeared. He noticed that his breathing slowed down a bit and his muscles ralaxed. Pat and Olivia were having theirs by his side, he saw them and the young man was also doing same thing to them. They must have practiced this for so long, they used their elbow, their palms, the back of their palms, various methods. He felt so good when they came out and he thanked Olivia and Pat for such wonderful moments. Then came the third stop. Versace shop was close by to the spa, so they decided to cross over the road instead of driving. They got into the shop and met with the front desk office, Pat gave her the purchase ticket bearing the code, they where asked to take a seat and wait a moment. While they waited, Chase phone rang and it was Bruno, he took excuse from the ladies and went to the car where there wouldnt be noise. He picked the call and Bruno's voice sounded excited, 

The Predators ordered that attack at garden. Park he said..

Chase pretended not to have heard him.

He repeated himself, this time louder to make sure he heard him.

Really, I will be meeting you this evening by 7:30 pm, I have an engagement now. With that he dropped the call and shouted yeah!