Chapter 3

Jason spent the next one hour, still working on his assignment. He was trying to repair one of the workers, an EMT. He was so busy focusing entirely on tightening the screws that came loose that he jumped up in fright when his phone started buzzing. At first, he thought that it was an invasion of aliens since he changed his ringtone to Unstoppable, by force. It was a good intro for all those kinds of stuff

He glanced at the caller ID. It read Crazy Psychotic Shir. He chuckled

As he picked up the call.

Hey, Jason. Where are you, you are supposed to be fucking here, aren’t you? Shir said as she slurred her words.

Shir, are you drunk? Jason asked, rolling his eyes.

Nope, I am not drunk, you can’t prove anything, just get the hell over here, this instant. Shir said

Where the hell is Andrews? Jason added.

Oh, Andrews, I don’t know where he is…oh wait, I can see him, now, he is riding the bull, damn, he is good, no he is knocked out, he fell. Shir said laughing loudly on the phone as Jason removed the phone and winced.

This is so not good, stay right there, I am coming. Jason said as he started packing his stuff,

Jason, if any man tries to take me home, should I follow him? Shir asked slowly.

What! No, just stay clear of any man, I am on my way this instant. Jason said as he carried his bag and wore it on his shoulders.

Oh okay, I am waiting, bring teddy bears for us. Shir said as she cut the call.

Jason shook his head and switched off his table light. Shir was the most mature, responsible, accountable person he had ever met in his life, but whenever she got drunk, she was a mess. A true mess.

He reached the door and was about to open it when he saw two men in front of him, the first man, was unknown, he didn’t know the person, but the second person was no stranger to him, and maybe fucking everybody in this company. MrFucking Ryan Scott. Jason looked shocked to see them.

He was too shocked to speak, as the unknown guy waved a hand at him.

Excuse me, do you work here? He asked.

What kind of useless question is this? How else was he going to pass through security? Jason asked in his head, yet he nodded.

What is your name? Mr Ryan asked for this first time directly.

Michael replied saying the first name that came to his mind, there was no way in hell, he was telling him his real name. Jason made sure that he stayed on the dark side so that his face wouldn’t be seen clearly.

Michael huh? Ryan said, nodding his head, as he eyed him from head to toe. Jason was waiting for his next question, but Ryan was busy stuck king at him. The other guy waved at him to go. Immediately Jason turned and opened the door, closing it behind him, before he sprinted to the roadside.

Jason glanced back to see if they were watching him, and he saw Mr Ryan outside the company leaning on his car, as he watched him. Jason smiled before facing the front slowly. He flagged down a cab and slowly entered the cab, closing the door. He still saw Mr Ryan staring at him, he wasn’t even trying to pretend that he wasn’t watching.

Jason gulped as he told the cab driver to drop him, at club Red. He knew that is where they were, they always went to clubs on Wednesdays and Saturdays. And today was a Wednesday. So obviously they were there. He couldn’t believe it, he was face to face with Mr Freaking Ryan, and he lied to him. What kind of employee lies to his boss? What the fuck has he gotten himself.

He sighed as the cab driver glanced at the rear mirror and said,

Son, you look like you could use a drink or a hundred. Tough day at work huh?

Yes, I could use one, I am so stressed out, right now and disarranged. Jason said, ruffling his head, as he breathed out deeply.

Want to talk about it? The cab driver asked as he looked back again.

Hmm, not really, I do not want to bother you. He replied as he looked through the window. He saw the streets and how the lights had already been lit up. He saw two guys scuffling as they drove beside them, before taking a corner.

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Ryan had been so pissed off today. 

His mother had sent for him early this morning and he drove there, to find out what the problem was. 

He drove to the house in record time, obeying all traffic rules making sure that he didn't over-speed or anything.

He had about an hour before he went to the company and went for his meeting.

He stopped in front of the estate, as the electronic gates opened and he drove in smoothly, parking his car beside his mother's car.

He got out of the car, as the gardeners and cleaners bowed their heads in greetings.

He met their butler, Pedro, waiting for him at the stairs. Pedro had been their butler, ever since he was a boy.

He was like family to them, as he sometimes overlooked the activities of the house, if his parents weren't around.

 He had some grey hairs that were escaping its roots and also some wrinkles in his hands and around the eyes, but despite all that, he still looked fit enough to continue his duties.

"Good morning sir Ryan. How was your night? I hope you had a splendid journey.

 He said bowing down.

"Good morning Pedro. My night was okay, is my mother awake? He asked, glancing at the hallway.

"Yes, she had been awake since 6 am, she had been expecting you. She is currently in the study, reading some papers and drinking coffee, I suppose

Pedro said.

"And my father? I didn't see his favourite car in the driveway. Ryan asked also.

"I am afraid that the master of the house had gone on an impromptu trip. But we are expecting him either today or tomorrow. Pedro said

"Okay good. I guess I will head to the study now. He added as he walked into the hallway.

"I will have a maid send up a cup of coffee to you. Pedro yelled as he faded in the distance.