HIS VICTIM:she’s my cure.

Chapter five

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AUDREY’S POV

I woke up with a jolt and checked the time, 3:00am,this same dream coming over and over again. I took the jug and glass from the bedside table and poured some water on it, I gulped everything down and dropped the glass. I placed my head in the headrest and my mind drifted to Mum, I didn’t check up on her last night because I was so tired thanks to that robber but thank God I still have enough time, my shift at the hotel is during the afternoon and this morning I’m going to the restaurant which is at 8:00am, so I still have five more hours to rest.

I got down from the bed and walked to mum’s room, I opened the door and walked in gently. She was lying on her bed looking pale, like really pale and I felt frightened, I touched her forehead and she opened her eyes weakly.

“Audrey is that you.” she asked in a weak voice.

“Mum are you alright!”

“I feel weak and nauseous.” she said with slurred words.

“Mum hang on, we’re going to the hospital later on okay. I’ll take a leave from the hotel, so we could go together.” I said.

“Okay, am thirsty.” I poured some water and gave to her. I stared at her with tears in my eyes as she drank to her fill.

“Sleep now, Mum.” I took the glass from her hand as she laid and closed her eyes. Mum, please don’t leave me alone in this world, and as if she heard my prayers, she opened her eyes.

“Audrey.” “Mum.”

“I need to tell you something important.” she said, half conscious.

“Rest mum, you will tell me later on, just rest.” I said, adjusting her bedsheets.

“Okay.” she whispered.

Later that morning

“Mum, I will be back by 12.” I pecked her cheeks before heading out. Furthermore, I took a cab today, I would rather not run into Daniel as I feel so weird. As soon as I got to my destination, I settled the cabby man and entered the restaurant.

“Good morning, Agnes.” I greeted her as I got to the counter, and she gasped.

“What?” “You came on time today Audrey, you are 2 minutes early.” she said, placing her hand in her chest dramatically.

“Yeah, I decided to come early.” I said, picking my apron and tying it on my waist.

“Girls, it’s time to work, not to chat.” Mrs Owens said, and we turned to see her at the other side of the counter.

“Good morning Mrs Owens.” we greeted, and she just nodded her head and walked to her office. The other workers came in and the day’s activities started, I served tables and the least person I expected to see walked in.

“Hey beautiful.” he said, smiling with his cute face.

“What do you want?” I asked with a frown.

“What do you do in a restaurant? I came to eat of course.” he sat down.

“What would you like to eat sir?” I asked, bringing my notebook and pen out.

“A plate of an apple pie and strawberry smoothie.”

“I’ll be right back.” I grabbed his plate of apple pie and strawberry smoothie and walked back to his table, placing them on it.

“Anything else, sir.” I asked with a small smile.

“Audrey, I want to tell you something important.” he said.

“I’m busy, Daniel.” I replied with an eye roll.

“But you have served almost everyone and Agnes is there, so please Just sit and give me three minutes.” he stared at me with pleading eyes.

“Fine.” I sat down.

“Want some pie.” “Nah, say whatever you want to say before Mrs Owens comes out.”

“Okay fine, how is your mother.” he asked, and I didn’t expect that question at all

“S…she’s fine.”

“Has she gone for the surgery or whatever chemo thing you said.”

“It’s chemotherapy. No, she hasn’t and why are you suddenly asking these questions.”

“Because I have a business deal tomorrow and I will be given half of the p*****t, which am sure would be enough to pay for your mother’s hospital bills.” I just stared at him like a bloated goat when he said that, he was willing to help, but why.

“W, why?, why are you doing this.” I asked the one question on my mind, and he placed his hand on my hand.

“Because I love you Audrey and am ready to do anything for you.” he replied, staring intensely at me.

“You don’t love me Daniel, you are just obsessed with my body that’s all.” I withdrew my hand from his.

“No Audrey, I don’t want just your body. Yes, I will admit that I want your body, but I also want your heart. I really love you, Audrey, I do.” Should I believe him and as I was thinking, I perceived that cologne that I could recognize anywhere wait am I hallucinating now.

“Welcome sir, you are welcome to Rosie’s place.” I heard Agnes voice, and it’s very unusual to greet someone at the door, so I turned and saw him looking around, but his eyes stopped at me, I quickly looked at Daniel.

“Emm Daniel, please excuse me, I’ll be back.” I stood up quickly and walked to the ladies room. *is he stalking me, What’s he doing here*. I splashed water on my face and cleaned it properly to make sure my eyes weren’t deceiving me. I went back to the counter and Agnes came in.

“Can you believe he’s here?”

“Who’s here?”

“Damon Alastair, He’s here.” she said with her face all pink. Okay Agnes is blushing, that’s new.

“Who is Damon.” I asked, and she gave me a *are you serious look* before answering, “Damon Alastair is a billionaire and the best part is that he’s super cute and handsome like a Demi Greek God and the remarkable part is that he’s still single.” Agnes explained with a dreamy look in her eyes and I looked at him, so he’s the Damon I’ve been hearing about. Mrs Owens rushed to the counter.

“Audrey, Agnes, go serve Mr Damon right now.” she said and left immediately. What? there are other workers in this place, why did she call me?

“Come on Audrey, let’s go.” Agnes dragged me to the table.

“What would you like to order, sir?” Agnes asked, and I dropped my eyes to the floor.

“I would like to see the menu.” he said with that husky voice that would give a girl an orgasm with s*x.

“Audrey give him the menu.” Agnes nudged my side and I looked up, I gave the menu to him, and he held my hand, I looked at him with a frown, and he smiled, letting go of my hand. Weird guy. He passed the menu to one of his guard.

“Cj you decide what I am going to eat.” he said with his eyes on me.

“Okay boss.” he looked at the menu before replying, “get him number 1 and 6 with a bottle of champagne.” the Cj guy who had tattoos on his hand and neck said.

“Okay sir, we will be right back.” Agnes held my hand, but Mr grumpy stopped us.

“You go alone, she will stay here.” Agnes looked at me then him, “Okay sir.” she left. Gosh, I feel so uncomfortable standing here. I looked at Daniel’s table and saw him staring at me.

“I’ll be done in three minutes.” I whispered, showing him my three fingers, and he nodded, which means he understood.