Crossed paths

Chapter 6 Move On

Jack

I can't believe Allena ran out of my room believing that I fired her and I didn't even stop or corrected her.  Maybe because I was so pained by the thought that she thinks I am such a petty man. 

The worst was the look on her face. She was not angry or sorry,  her eyes were deflated like she has given up on me. But she never gave up. She always fights back no matter what life throws at her. Her never decreasing courage and determination were some of the things I was so attracted to. 

Instead, I fired William, that piece of s**t, and the way he talked to her. I wanted to smash his face right there.  How could I see him insult her like that? 

What am I doing? I did all this so I didn't think about her so much and what am I doing now. For all, I know this all can be fake like a drama to get to me or more like to get my money again.

Yeah, why else would she be working at set after all that money she took. She is a hell of an actor I can't believe I was about to be fooled again. I need to stay away from her. She will find another job soon if she really needed one. I need to stop feeling guilty for her. 

I dialed Zane my best friend who always has a solution to all of my weirdest problems.

"Wrong number "I knew it was Zane.  He was just giving me a hard time because I have been canceling on him for the past week. 

"I know it's you, cut the bullshit and meet me at the club at 7"

He sighed And after a long pause started speaking. 

"Hey asshole, first you cancel on me without explanation, and then suddenly you remember me I can be busy you know "I could feel him rolling his eyes at me. 

We have been friends since childhood and we knew each other better than anyone else. I knew he can't hold his anger.  

"I know I am sorry, I was too caught up in my work. You know would how bad it can get sometimes. Now, will you cut me some slack?"

"Okay, but let this be last time. Also next time we meet drinks will be on you"

"Sometimes I forget you you are a billionaire you know "We both laughed. We helped each other to remain grounded and not let the money mess our brains. 

"Me too. Now will you tell me what's the problem or I have to ask"

"Nothing serious, just can't take my mind of a girl. " not willing to give details because if he knew it was Allena I wouldn't be able to hear the end of it. All those years back he warned me against her but I didn't listen to him at all. 

"That's a thing I haven't heard in a long time. She must be a hell of a girl to be able to mess with your brain. I have a perfect solution for you. Meet me at this new Shawn club. I will send you the address. "

"OK I will see you there then "

I cut the phone and sat on the desk trying to concentrate on the work. 

I was finished in an hour and about to leave the room when there was another knock on the door. Is Allena here again. What would she want? 

"Come in," I said out frustrated because just the thought of Allena out there made me feel things. 

A gorgeous woman in a dress that showed more than it hides. Her face looked familiar but I didn't bother thinking because all models looked similar. 

"Hy Jack it has been so long seeing you. How do you manage to look more handsome than I see you. " before I could ask who she was she came and hugged me and I could feel her fake boobs on my face. 

I backed my chair to free me and stood from the chair. 

"Sorry, but I didn't recognize you," I said keeping my distance from her. My experience has told me not to get into something with women before complete information about her and her motives. 

"Seriously, I am Lara Karol.  Don't you remember we meet at a charity event last week and I drank a little too much? So you dropped me at my home safely. You were such a gentleman " she said with a pout on her face. 

She leaned towards me and whispered in my ears. 

"But you know what I wouldn't have minded if you would have done something naughty "

Then it struck my mind our last interaction at the charity where she also whispered the same thing in my ears. She was so drunk and babbled all the way about her makeup and dress. Then I remembered her reading her name. 

"Um... Laura Copper yeah, you are also on the contestant's list for this show "

"Yes and that's why I came here. So that we could get to know each other better" she slurred 

"I would love to but I have to go somewhere.  Maybe later "

"Oh...  OK, "she said confused. 

I was about to exit the gate but then I realized that she could be a perfect distraction for the day. 

"Or maybe you could come with me.  I am going to this new club" I asked her.  I wasn't sure it was one of my good decision but I said it anyway.

"Shawn club" she shrieked.  The excitement was clearly visible on her face. After all, it was one of the most prestigious clubs in the area with exclusive entry. 

"Yeah, I am meeting a friend there "

"Of course, I would love to "she came and stood at my side and said "So let's go "

 I escorted her to the car. I could see a money sign in her eyes on seeing my Lamborghini but I ignored it and started the drive. 

The drive was quiet because all the way for more than 30 minutes she was applying more makeup and I was glad for that.  In the meantime, I read business mail. 

We reached the club and one of the guards escorted us to the private area of the club.