Chapter 108

What seemed to have been a very romantic moment between Mike and Cindy was intercepted by that unannounced visit, this had a huge negative impact on Cindy. She was particularly sad and disappointed because it wasn't the first time she had got to that spot. The first time she could understand as Mike himself resisted the offer, she could not point at any particular reason why the incident whatever may have brought it, would happen. The hormones that were responsible for sexual mood had reached at that point that they would have devoured each other, any build up of such feeling wasn't something that could be done by mere wish. She lay on the bed, this time fully dressed, she had her shower when Mike left the room, having waited for few minutes for him to return but the waiting became too long. Mike was seated on the chair near the bed, he was also thinking of the reason for such interruption at that sensitive moment. He couldn't find a way to revert to where they stopped, this being that his entire mood had gone down. He was only wishing a pleasant opportunity would present itself so he would capitalize on it to satisfy Cindy. 

One of the things that occupied Mike's mind while he waited for the upcoming program on television, was all that had happened between his circle of friends. Brains was no more communicating with him, he wouldn't know what had become of him. He felt so bad as it was just like a twinkle of an eye, a relationship that had been for years was going down very fast into extinction. He never believed that such a time would come that he and Brains wouldn't talk for a day. He remembered how they used to meet every once in a week to discuss on their various plans and how they were working towards meeting individual targets they had set for themselves. They did not stop at that, they always share new opportunities for investment, especially Brains whose office falls under that. Brians had been a source of wealth in no small measure, he introduced him to the crypto trade and other investment that shoot up his income in six digits. Although he had shown gratitude in many ways, he felt their silence to each other was wrong. He made up his kind he would find a way to make things right with him.

On the other hand, Mike thought of Philip, he wasn't in town, he had been outside the country for so long, this was due to his job. Philip was sent to Israel to handle their offshore deals. It was a new outlet of their business, and it needed a special attention. Mike felt it was not enough reason for him not to have reached out to him. He had known Philip for years also, and he could tell that something was wrong. Philip he knew would call once in a while to know how he was fairing, especially since he knew he was in the US for the contract. He had been the one encouraging and motivating him on the job. He would call to get information on how the business was going, whether they were meeting target or not, and if there were new business opportunities that had been opened. He was in charge of Mike's zone, and even if he had been removed, Philip would have communicated him. He wouldn't know if he was in touch with Brains, though he doubt that. He could remember vividly how Philip complained bitterly about what was going on between Brains and himself. He had tried to calm him down and down play it, but Philip sounded a serious warning to him. Philip also made him to understand that his attitude was not different from that of Brains. Could that be the reason for him to stop reaching out to him, but Philip never show any sign that he was that angry over it. Mike had spoken to him in the best way that he felt he would understand, he was sure what he had told him back there in the US didn't fall into a deaf ear. Unless the problem was coming from the side of Brains, and the aggression being transferred in error towards him. He decided he would give it time and believed that everything would pass with time.

Mike's thought was interrupted by Cindy, she wanted to know if Mike would love a drink, as she told him she wold love to have some. Mike did not see any reason to reject the offer, so he accepted to have some with her. Cindys mind was just to deal with the lonely moment, she felt the drink would be of great help since there wasn't anything to discuss with Mike. She has also noticed that Mike was either resting or meditating, from the way he sat and kept his head. The interruption made Mike to forget his line of thought, and switch to Cindy. He left his seat and lay down on the bed beside Cindy, but he lay in such a way that it looked like he was sitting up. This was possible because he kept about two of the pillows at the back of his head. Cindy took advantage of the position, she had to sit up a little too, keeping her head on Mike's chest. She held Mike's hand in hers, and played with his palm as if she was reading it. 

The waiter knocked, Mike was the one who went for the door, he allowed the waiter in. The wine was kept on the table beside the bed, Cindy had stood up at that time, making it easier for Mike to keep the tray. The drink was accompanied with a pack of cigarette, this they took first, lit it and smoked. If there was anything they both knew, it was that they hunger for each other sexually. There bodies were like a time bomb ticking down to zero, and possible explosion. All they needed was the right time and mood. Mike opened the drink, he poured some in the two glasses, handed one of them to Cindy while he took the other. That was the beginning of their journey towards a seductive and erotic moment. They had just taking one glass each when Mike asked that they played 'truth or dare' game. Cindy hadn't heard nor does she know about the game, she felt that since it was a game, it must be fun. So she accepted that, but asked that Mike should teach her how it was played. Mike took his time to give her a detailed lecture on how the game is played. By the time he ended his lecture, Cindy was already on phone calling the waiter for some more bottles of the red wine. She had seen a long awaited opportunity to get what she wanted. She knew that the game would lead them to get drunk, which would make them irresistible to each other. She also had thought of the kind of questions she would ask that could get her to the advantage side of the game. 

Mike was shocked when he heard her talking to the waiter for more drinks, he smiled, knowing that it was am opportunity for him to be in the mood so he could make advances on her easily. He was especially caught in this thought when he saw Cindy's lap well exposed while she sat near the phone carelessly, calling the waiter. He felt it was time for him to have her and get it over with. He asked that they start, but Cindy wanted a little more time to think, also she wanted the drinks she ordered to arrive so there wouldn't be any break because of the drink.

When Margaret got home after the visit to Mike, she was exceptionally happy that he accepted to help. It was a great relief for her, the rate at which her family were pushing for her to marry the man they had in mind for her just because of family affiliation and connection, was becoming alarming. They had troubled her so much via phone calls, and she continued giving them diverse excused cum reasons. This time, they decided to invite her to a family get together so they would seize the opposite to discuss the marriage issues. Margaret knew that she was partly the cause of the problem, she hadn't been seen with any man by her family members, each time they gathered, she would always be the odd one out. Everyone would be accompanied by either a lady or a gentleman, Margaret would be alone. When asked, she had a while lot of excuses for either the  'ghost man' she told them about or for herself. Sometimes, this led to argument, with everybody shouting and challenging her. It was the thought of such scene that made her think outside the box. She had originally talked to someone who promised to get her a man who she would pay to play the role for her, but when she remembered Mike, although she wasn't sure if he would accept doing it for her, she knew he was the perfect one for that. Margaret in her happiness and joy, had to open a bottle of champagne for merriment. When her staff saw how merry her mood was, they all gathered around her to ask what the celebration was for.