In a strip club
.A lot occured at the same time as the waiters struggled to get the job done and receive more tips .
The strippers tried their very best to outdo each other in hopes that a certain billionaire by the name Jackson RODRIGUEZ would notice them as he sat quietly at the back with a few business allies and his right hand man Blake
"Hey boys" a beautiful Latina with barely any clothing said as she tried as much as possible to appear bold and seductive .
upon seeing that her attempt to grab his attention failed her face suddenly turned red .
To save her from further embarrassments Jacksons second in command Blake smiled and replied "hey beautiful, how can we help you"'
The stripper smiled and saw this as an opportunity to get his attention.
" I was wondering if anyone would like a lap dance the stripper said as her eyes remained on him
Jackson barely even noticing the presence of the stripper because he really did not care much for women in general and it made sense since he had been diagnosed with gynophobia which was a fear of women .
After constantly being sexually harassed and threatened by two caretakers hired by his single mom who was to busy trying to find a suitable step dad and had no time
After such an experience one would think his mom would be remorseful for being a terrible parent but no she shipped him off to boarding school and got married to his brand new dad at the drop of a hat .
He couldn't tell if the phobia was as a result of his "loving ' mother or the abuse from the so called care taker
So without thinking twice he finally raised his head from his phone and looked at the stripper with disdain and resentment " get out before you loose your legs" .
The stripper immediately lost all her courage and bravery ,apologized and walked away .
Blake knowing fully well about his bosses illness watched quietly and soon burst out in laughter but immediately came to his senses when he received a cold glare from him.
"You had a business proposal for us" Blake said in order to clear the awkward atmosphere.
"We need someone out of the picture " one out the three men finally stated with a freaky smile on his face
since Jackson was part of the mafia he was not shocked to hear the proposal but he personally felt that as the head of the mafia it was an insult to give him the job of a thug.
'Why",Blake asked out of curiosity
" Well you see the girl we want dead is a big threat to us .
Before anyone could object or agreeto the proposal a file was pulled out and a picture of a young girl slipped out , immediately Jackson picked it and was fascinated by the beauty they were asking him to kill.
for the first time in sixteen years he felt something he couldn't fathom or explain he knew it was some sort of attraction to her .
He studied the picture carefully and made sure to remain expressionless .
After he was done observing her features he simply asked "your are sure she is the one you want dead?"
and they all chorused like little children in a choir"yes".
" okay then, how much are you willing to pay ? " he said with a smirk on his face .
" we have a million dollars " one of them proposed
only to be frightened by the abrupt laughter of the man who was far from normal.
"so you called me hear to offer me the job of a thug and pay peanuts"he said while giving them a scornful look "kneel down"
"what" they asked confused at the sudden command
"if you would like to continue living kneel before I loose my patience" he said with a very low and cold tone
As the three men went on their knees trembling at the thought of being tortured.
"Blake tie them up and take them to the cell , they deserve to be punished for wasting my time and energy ".
"yes sir". Blake said and signalled his colleagues in disguise to help him put the already quivering three men who knew better than to struggle and cause a scene
for some reason he could not get the young lady out of his head , even after a week.Her curly brown hair and pitch black eyes seemed to continuously tease him .
"I need to find her " he taught to himself only to be interrupted by Blake.
"sir" Blake Said for the umpteenth time with a hint of frustration in his tone .
As he snapped back to reality he was greeted by confused board member .
"meeting adjourned" he said as he stood up from his seat and left the board room without missing the look of awe and irritation from Blake and the board members.
"Blake I need you to find the girl that was assigned to us to be assassinated and report in the next hour and book an appointment with Dr Gregory for this afternoon
...At Gregory office...
I walked into office with a subtle smile ,sat down and greeted him as usual .
He became my therapist and confidant after I was disowned simply because her husband didn't like me or maybe it was because I broke his nose I really wasn't sure
" there is something that has been on my mind lately"
"what is it?" Gregory asked
"it's a girl I can't stop thinking of her"
" Gregory an elderly man who refused to retire until I am cured ,smiled after hearing my response to the question and readjusted his glasses in order to read my file carefully"
"That means you can get better Jackson"
"Are sure about this?"
"of course it's the first time you admitted to having a likeness to a woman after kira .
'"you promised you would never bring kira up again"
"I am sorry, it slipped'"
" it's okay Greg so what do you think I should do "
" Get to know her ,since the phobia is not being triggered by her "
" a relationship with her of some sort even if it is just friendship your phobia might be cured permanently.