Chapter Forty- Two : A Place For Sinners (1/2)
Nik's POV
I was very angry, a hot seething anger that blinded me. I never expected it to be Tina, sure she has a tendency to throw a tantrum and chase off my playthings in her own ways but I specifically warned her about Maya.
She was not to be touched.
I understood perfectly why Tina was being this way - she wanted affiliation with the Spencer's which she thinks would be strengthened by marriage.
But Tina knew it was an impossible dream, so she jealously wards off any girl near me ; fearing I would end up choosing one as a wife. After all, who wouldn't want a piece of me?
The Spencer Group is one of the world's most diversified businesses and has built up a large number of different subsidiaries. We were the world's largest luxury goods conglomerate, also operating an entertainment agency .
But unknown to the common people, we were an Arms-producing company - producing and selling, arms and munitions and other military hardwares for the armed forces of states and for civilians.
So in one word , we were ' loaded ' and also the most 'targeted' family on earth. Unknown to most people, their own government often had shady business or deals we carry out in their stead , so we often had affliction with some mafia organization .
”Why did you call me? ” Fredrick said sliding into the stool next to me at the bar counter while I signaled the bartender to get him a drink.
The curvy female bar-tender took his order in a flash, while Fredrick's eyes dropped to her low-cut neckline. He licked his lips when she passed his drink to him with a knowing look while I ignored the drama going on.
With unsually cigarette in hand, which was spurting smoke from the butt, I took a long slow puff .I wasn't a smoker but when I'm angry and bloodthirsty, I take one to calm down and reorganize my thoughts.
”Who ruined your mood?” Fredrick asked lifting his drink to his lips and taking a sip.
”Someone you're going to drive to crazed ecstasy ” I answered fixing him with a look that revealed my intentions clearly.
A sharp smell of drink mingled with the stagnant stench of cigarette wafts through my nostrils, as Fredrick leans towards me.
He meets my gaze with the smile of one who knows what he's about to receive ” Degree? ” he asked.
”Enough to go about her daily life ” I answered
”Appetizer? ” He asked again but this time with a disgruntled face.
With a sigh, I stubbed the cigarette and dug my fingers into the pocket of my pants and handed him a small sachet linen bag.
”This should be enough to make you last a day while keeping you sane ” I explained while a lopsided smile graced his face.
Through the corner of my eyes, I saw Judy gesture to me with his hands and I understood at once - she was here.
I patted Fredrick on the back and stood from my seat and headed for the fourth floor; the home for sinners.
As I paused through the hallways with lots of rooms, I let myself wander in thought. What had push me to establish Cloud9 , I couldn't tell but all I knew was that, that period was the darkest part of my life.
Yes,I have a dark side, I admit that but instinctively knew I'd probably feel much better about myself if I could find a way to both accept and embrace, rather than hide, my jagged edges.
So I just thought, why not create a place where you could be yourself without fear or judgements, a place you could let out your inner demons .
Then Cloud9 came to life, its pinnacle of success being the fourth floor aka The Home For Sinners.
I kept on walking to my destination, sweet pain moans, screams and grunts assaulting my ears but I kept a straight face - I was here today for another thing.
I walked into the room I had them reserve and began wasting myself with whisky. My blood was still boiling , just the thought of that day made me see red.
' If Tina had succeeded ' was the only thought echoing in my head.
Soon enough a knock sounded on my door and I commanded her in. She came inside swaying her hips and looking incredibly sexy in that dress which would have turned me on instantly before, but not anymore.