Better This Way
2106 Words
Devon:
Throughout the conference, I ended f*****g Annica in my suite every after breaks and, of course, overnight. She satisfied my needs.
I only want her for a f**k, and she’s fine with that. Usually, I hired a weekly private woman to go in my house to attend my lust. Annica is what I considered one of them.
I told her after this event, everything will be back to normal. She’s totally aware of the setup I have with her.
I’m now waiting for my assistant, who is packing his things in his room, so we can go home.
Annica is coming in my direction. “Hey, uhm, before I leave just want to say thank you.. for making my days here not so boring.” She says, smiling.
“No need to thank me. It’s a give and take situation, so we’re even. We both got what we wanted.”
“Yeah, but if you need me you know where to call.. okay?” She says flirting.
Woman! So demanding!
I nodded, though I definitely knew this will be the last.
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Chloe:
“What??!! Don’t you think how inconvenience it has caused me? I can not wait another day not to have my account be back-up!”
“I’m really sorry for this inconvenience, Ms. Summers. This is to fully secure your account, and it’s currently under investigation.”
“Are you f*****g kidding me???” I’m so fuming right because of what the bank manager told me.
I left my car in my mom’s house since it has no fuel.
“Look, I’m not mad at you personally. I’m sorry if I say foul words but try to understand me as well. I gave my trust to you guys to protect my account. I did all the update you want, changing password and never gave it to anyone. But how did you miss something big like this? My God! A million? I don’t even have cash here and my car has no fuel. I have no house to stay in. This is frustrating! Now, what do you want me to do? Tell me??”
I rant while trying my best to calm.
I’m in the manager’s office. She explained someone took one million in my bank account through EFT, so they immediately froze my account. I’m glad about that but not notifying me? I have to come here just to find out what’s going on! How the hell someone can transfer a huge amount of money without making a red flag on their system?
“Ms. Summers, we tried our best to investigate this faster. We tried to call you but we couldn’t reach you. Since you came here, you can do an Over The Counter widthrawal ma’am.”
“This is crazy! I never received a call from you, not once or twice! Are you sure you're calling the correct number??”
“Yes ma’am. Based on the record we have, your phone number here is 433-860****”
“That’s not my number!? Who changed my contact info?? Don’t you think this is an inside job??” I asked. I am scared that someone has already accessed to my account.
“We are doing an investigation, Ma’am. We will keep you posted about the status.”
“Can you lock my online and mobile banking ASAP, please? I don’t think it’s safe for me to have it unlocked if someone has full information about my account.”
“Sure Ma’am. Here, take a look as well. This time you can only get info about your account here in the bank.”
“Thanks, now I need to withdraw cash. Is there a way to create another savings account? How much am I allowed to withdraw, by the way?”
“Uhm let’s check.. You can get up to 50, 000 Ma’am. We can create a new account under different savings type but someone knew your information already and still under investigation so I can advise to use cash for the meantime ma’am.”
“My credit cards have frozen as well. Why is it affected too?”
“I’m sorry Ma’am. Honestly, we escalate this to a second level of investigation right now, so all your accounts froze.”
“Unbelievable! I’ve never experienced this kind of inconvenience before..! Now I need to wait. How many days? Weeks? Months?”
“This will last 15-30 days, Ma’am.”
“What the Fuh!!! Ugh!! Fine! Help me with the cash now! Please!!” I say, still fuming.
“Sure ma’am.. This way..” Mrs Lewis leads the way.
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After the encounter with the bank, I went to where me and my biological dad met.
I’m now 20 minutes late since I’m having hard time getting a cab.
“Sorry I’m late.” I say while hugging him.
“Not a problem sweetie.” He hugs me back.
“Let us order first. It seems you have eaten nothing.” Dad says, looking at me. He is right. I have only a loaf of bread and milk this morning.
“Yeah,” I reply.
After the waiter took our order, my dad stared at me.
“What’s going on Sweetie?” My dad’s face has gotten older from the last time I saw him. That was just a year ago. We only called and texted each other after that, but seldom.
“I went to the bank, dad because my accounts were frozen. I found out someone took a million through EFT. They didn’t notify me.”
“What??! Who did the transfer?”. I know he’s angry.
“I dont know dad.. Someone has my information, so I locked all my online and mobile access. They’re currently investigating the fraudster.”
“Do you still have money.? Here use mine.” He says, handing me his credit card.
“No, dad.. Thanks. I’m good. I just withdrew from the counter.
“That’s still not enough, sweetie. Here’s mine. Use it.” Dad insists, but I don’t want to.
Ever since he and mom parted ways, I didn’t want to receive any cash from them except for the school and food. They already paid my school at all expense.
I saw dad’s face hurt. Then he sighed.
The waiter comes in bringing our food.
“Sweetie, I missed you. Can you visit and have dinner with us just once?”
I grip the utensils I’m holding. I still don’t want to see his new family.
“Dad, I’ll think about it. I’m still busy in school.”
“Yeah.. But call me ok?”
“I will.. but dad I have a favor to ask.”
“Anything sweetie.. Tell me.”
“Uhm.. can you look for a house for me?”
“Why? What happened? Did your mother do something you didn’t like?”
I choke. I don’t know how to say and I don’t know if I tell him.
“Uhm..” I say. Hesitant.
“If you wouldn’t tell me, then it’s fine. I’ll pay a visit later to your mom to talk to her.” My heart skips beating of what he said.
“No! Uhm you don’t have to..”
“Then why are you requesting a house suddenly?” He’s suspiciously asking me.
I put my utensils on my plate and drink water.
“Dad, mom disowned me.” I say half-whispered.
Dad’s jaw dropped at what I said.
“What did you just say?!!” Dad asks, still in shock.
“We had misunderstanding. She chose her new husband over me. I want to move into a different house since I’m an adult now.” I respond. Still hurting inside.
“Son of a b***h! How dare she disown you over that man?! Now, after this, I need you to pack your things because you have to go with me.”
“Dad, No!” I say strongly disagreed.
“Why not??!”
“Dad, your place is far from my school. In fact, I already have a place to stay for a week. I’m still studying and the place is convenient. It’s just 25 minutes away from walking, But I need your help if you could find a place closer to school so I can move in next Monday.”
I hear a heavy sigh from him. He’s thinking, then looks at me after a few moments of silence.
“Alright! I will find a place for you but I want to know where you are currently staying.”
“What? Dad, I’m with a friend.”
“I insist. Or else I will use force for you to stay with me.!” What??! Really?
“Fine! But just not go inside the house.”
“Deal.”
(Outside Devon’s house)
“Now you know where I’m currently staying.”
“Who owns this?”
“Dad!!! My friend’s family lives here, so please stop asking more. I have to go inside now. Call me if you find one.”
“Fine.! I’ll call you soon.” He says before I got out of his car.
(Inside the house..)
Chloe:
I felt thirsty, so I went to the kitchen and got water to drink. Then I went directly to the room to change my clothes.
This will be the second night staying in the house. Tomorrow is Saturday. Donna will be here tomorrow. After cleaning and changing clothes, I lay on the bed then fall to sleep.
I woke up in the morning with my stomach growling. So I went out for breakfast and bought groceries afterwards. I cooked fried chicken with macaroni and cornbreads enough for my food till tonight. After I ate, I put the leftovers in an empty box.
I slept after done cleaning the house and the kitchen. There're no pictures of Donna’s brother in the living room, just some portraits of the great painters, plaques, and awards.
I didn’t notice I overslept, and it’s already nine in the evening. My stomach grumbles, so I immediately do a quick shower then blow dry my hair. I choose a pair of my comfortable short pajamas and go outside, but not before I tie my hair up, leaving some loose hair.
I also bring my phone and start texting Donna if she could come over since it’s already Saturday, and I have received no text from her since this morning.
On my way to the kitchen, I received a reply. I stopped from walking at the entrance to the kitchen. I sense someone is looking at me, but I didn’t pay more attention to it. Instead, I read the text.
Donna: I’m in the club now besty. I will go there after.
‘What? Why didn’t she invite me?’
Another text from Donna.
Donna: I’m sorry, I didn’t bring you or inform you. I just don’t want you to remember what your step dad did to you. You know guys here get touchy once drunk.
Donna is right. I didn’t reply to her instead to continue walking in, but only to see a half naked, handsome man in front of me, who is also stunned seeing me. He is eyeing me down. I realize I’m wearing short pjs.
“Fuvk!!” I heard him curse. I quickly hide my body in the counter table. Too late to go back.
“Uhm.. you’re Devon right?? uhm Sorry. I’m Chloe, Donna’s bestfriend. Uh I di-didn’t know you’re already here.”
Bitch! Why did you stutter! I thought.
“So you’re Chloe.?” He smirks.
Shit! He looks hot. Donna I hate you!!! You didn’t tell me your brother is so damn hot!!! I mentally curse Donna in my mind right now.
“Eh yeah.. I’m expecting to meet you but not this way.” I know I blush.
He chuckles.
“You’re right. But I prefer this.. isn’t it unique? I saw my sister’s bestfriend wearing sexy pjs in my house right in front of me..” He smirks again.
I gulp secretly. Darn!
“I’m really sorry. I’ll change now.” I say, then run back to the room.
Shit. s**t. s**t.
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