7 Jezelles Challenge (1/2)

Jack entered the lobby and saw Zariff fallen over the broken bar, grabbing at every bottle he can get his hands on. He chuckled at the bumbling giant of a man and glanced at the man's daughter hiding behind the reception desk. Maura was busy filling out reports and stamping documents for official use and distribution of the association.

While wondering how to kill time, his stomach growled at him like a grumpy child that didn't get his way. He walked over to Maura and asked, ”What's a guy gotta do around here to get some food?”

”Normally, I'd tell you to ask the cook but she's out handling some personal business. She should be back in a few days though,” said Maura.

”And until then?”

”Fend for yourself, what else?” laughed Maura. ”There's always the restaurant across the street. Papa's friends with the owner, she's really nice. She even gives association members a discount.”

”But how do I do that if I don't have any money?” asked Jack.

”Well…” Maura paused and didn't let herself finish. She thought to herself, leaving Jack somewhat anxious before she continued. ”Just forget it.”

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”Huh?” Jack could tell that Maura was hiding something. ”What is it? There's a way for me to eat free, isn't there?”

”It's not impossible for some people, but it's definitely not possible for you.”

”Oh, why's that? Is there some kind of challenge?” questioned Jack.

”It's not that simple. Besides, you can't possibly beat Jezelle's challenge,” stated Maura firmly. She turned away from Jack, refusing to say more.

”Come on Maura, just tell me. I'm a big boy, I can decide that for myself.” Jack repositioned himself in front of Maura and leaned over the desk. ”What's so scary about Jezelle's challenge. She must be the owner, right?” Maura's shoulder continued to grow colder but another loud, booming voice answered from the bar. ”Hey, did you fellas hear that? Mr. Hero is gonna take on Jezelle's challenge! Atta' boy!”

”Papa, don't encourage him!” Maura spoke up. ”You know he can't do something as crazy as that. Even you struggle with it.”

”Nonsense! Let the brat try and man up. If he can beat Jezelle's challenge, I'll let him have whatever he wants.” Zariff's laughter sounded out across the entire building, catching everyone's attention. Soon bodies filled the reception and bar areas. He jumped to his feet and made his way to the door saying, ”Come on, let's all watch the brat fail!”

Jack watched as the once-quiet lobby now filled with liveliness. Unsure of what to think he said, ”Well, it's too late to try and back out now isn't it? I'll see you there.”

Not listening to Maura's counterargument, Jack exited through the front door with the rest of the crowd. He scanned the building across the street, surprised at what he saw. In big, bold letters, there was a sign that read, ”Jezelle's” in worn-out pink. The rest of the building was made of wood and used a simple dark stain to contrast the eye-catching sign. To Jack, it looked like a big saloon out of an old western movie, minus the swinging door at the entrance.

Following the herd of adventures entering the restaurant, it took Jack a few minutes to make it inside. Once there he didn't have a chance to look around before he was yelled at. ”There's the brat! He gonna take you on Jezelle. I hope you wipe the floor with him.”

Brushing aside Zariff's commentary with a smug face, Jack noticed the blonde beauty beside the drunken giant. Her curves were perfect, putting hourglasses to shame. She was slightly taller than the average woman, showing off her long legs through the slit in her ruby red dress. Jack was stuck staring at her before she spoke, ”Are you checking out the competition? What do you think?”

Taken aback by her statement, Jack gathered his thoughts and replied, ”Wow, you're something else aren't you?”

Hearing Jack's nonchalant response and seeing that his confident eyes continued to stay on her, she smirked, ”You seem pretty interesting yourself. I don't get many like you here. Most people aren't confident enough to keep staring after I call them out. The name's Jezelle, and you're Jack, right?”

”Yeah, that's me. When I heard about a challenge that even Zariff struggles with, I never would have expected that someone as beautiful would be the culprit.”

”There's a lot you don't know about me.” She batted her eyelashes at him as she slowly approached. ”So, Jack, are you ready to take me on?”