King's Pov
"Six years ago, we met in Italy, in a club with Damien. When I realized she was alone, I offered to be a gentleman, to buy her a drink.
"And?" Drake asked.
"She refused," I said as the angered I felt reoccured to me afresh.
"Holy cow! Is that all?" Drake questioned surprisingly.
I didn't reply, I continued.
"You know how much I hate to be refused, yet I controlled myself and acted gently.
I moved closer to her and then whispered something in her ear. Just like that, she hit me on the face with her delicate hand, accompanied by a splash of water." I paused to read Drake's expression before continuing.
"I ended up feeling very angered by that girl's temerity. Now tell me, am I being heartless?" I asked rhetorically.
"I am just playing a fair game, don't you think so?" I asked, playing with the tip of the glass.
"I don't know what to say. Do you think she will remember?" Drake asked reasonably.
"I don't know and I don't care." I replied, leaning back in my chair.
"Knock! Knock!" I heard Hayat say and entered.
"What is it?" I asked her.
"Breakfast is ready and Mr. Gonzalez is waiting in the living room."
She replied with her head dropped and hands behind her.
"Okay, you can leave and tell him to join me here," I said.
"Excuse me," she said as she left.
"Drake, you can also leave. Without a word, he took the empty glass and left.
Soon after, Mr. Gonzalez fell in.
"What a pleasant surprise, to what do I owe this visit?" I asked sarcastically.
"Join me, let's talk over breakfast," I said as I stood up, and walked out.
"That's nice of you, King." He replied and followed behind.
"So.. tell me, why are you here?" I asked, meanwhile, Hayat was serving our plate.
"It's been very long since you spoke this calmly, what is new? He asked.
"Mr. Gonzalez? That's not why you are here, I am listening. I said, placing the napkin on my lap.
"I didn't receive your delivery." He replied, sipping his coffee.
"Mr. Gonzalez? Do I look stupid to you? You are not receiving any deliveries from me unless your debt is paid. Excuse me, I have to go. I have things to take care of, see you later."
I smiled at him as I left him on the table. I returned to grab the cup of coffee. I raised it to the air and then flounced.
*****
"King, everything is set, we can go now. My bodyguard said as I climbed the Bugatti.
"Louis, start the car. I commanded. My phone rang, I checked the caller ID and it was Mr. Gonzalez.
"Mr. Gonzalez, why are you calling? What can I do for you?" I didn't wait for his reply as I spoke again.
"My decisions are final, simply pay what you owe me. If that is all you have to say, then goodbye. I smiled as I hung up then placed the phone back into my suit.
About an hour and a half later, Louis pulled the car to a stop in front of the penthouse that was three times mine.
"Sir, we are here," Louis said.
"We are? Bring her to me, I am not coming in." I ordered as I sat in the car waiting.
"Yes sir, right away." He said and walked to their door.
I rolled down the window to watch the scene the family and the girl will create. Immediately Louis knocked, and a beautiful lady came out.
"That is her, isn't it?" I questioned my instinct as I couldn't recall very well. Her large emerald eyes brightened like never before. Her black hair cascaded her back to her lower waist. She smiled, making her cheekbones shoot up. She bit her lower lip, batted her natural lashes, and began saying something I didn't hear.
As she was speaking, everyone came out of the house, hugging and kissing her. I wonder if she was going to die.
Well, they must have seen through the future... I thought and smiled.
"How fascinating to be powerful," I thought. I watched as she gently followed Louis. I couldn't imagine what would go on right now inside this car.
"Funny, isn't it? Will she cry?" I thought as Louis opened the door for her, she didn't seem disturbed.
I like what I am seeing, isn't she supposed to be crying like a princess who has been abducted?
Good for me, at least, I've got a woman who isn't weak.
As she entered, she stared, I didn't look away either. Her fitted blue jeans and the cropped top looked good on her.
"Have we met before?" She questioned as though we were not strangers. Honestly, I was really taken aback.
"Maybe, I don't really remember?" I replied as Louis packed her bags into the trunk.
"Anyways, why all these cars?" She asked about the numerous cars that were packed along with mine.
"A convoy they call it? Haven't you ever heard of that before? I questioned bluntly, looking away from her.
"Whatever, Oh I get it now, are you afraid your so-called boss will be killed? She asked boldly, not showing a sign of sadness.
"Where is he, you know, I still wonder why he is not behind bars. Is it because he has so much money?" She asked, looking at me.
"Your seatbelt." I reminded her as I asked Louis to start the ignition.
My phone started ringing, I checked the caller ID and it was Mr. Gonzalez. I answered it right away.
"What is it this time? Oh, have you now? Good! Delivery will be made right away."
Immediately after I ended the call, she started talking again. Very soon, she wouldn't have the mouth to speak a word.
"You know? I don't know your boss but I am very certain you are like him. Arrogant and ruthless." She said simply with much audacity.
"Young woman? Watch the way you talk to me?" I said, looking her in the eyes as I clenched my fist.
Or else? Huh? Will you kill me as you did to my husband? Oh come, don't be like your King. I know you have a good heart, that is why I am talking to you. Do you know why I have agree to his proposal?" She asked, I didn't not really care about why accepted it, there was only one good reason I went for her, not even Drake has an idea.
Surprisingly, she shifted closer and whispered in my ears then back to her position." I have told you, that's why I have agreed." She said, nervously playing with the ends of her hair.
"I bet you also have no idea what his plans are for you. People like him are like that, he would kill you in a split second, forgetting you had worked for him your whole life."
She said again, and to be honest, I was extremely baffled at what she whispered in my ear, I could hardly concentrate.
I kept my focus on my phone, forcing to disregard her presence.
"Does it look like I care? He is your King, not mine, you get that? Tell me about yourself. Are you married, do you have children, how come you ended up with someone like King, did you owe him?" She asked.
I closed my eyes and inhaled sharply. I glanced at her and said with anger pulling up at me.
"You ask a lot of questions, just shut up." "I won't say anything to your boss, just tell me. I want to know who I am dealing with." She asked, ignoring my warning.
"If I hear anything from you again?" I cautioned, looking out of the window.
"Why are you trying to be difficult? Did you learn all that from your boss? I know you have never heard of the word patience but bear with me."
"First, King hates disrespect. His stop should be your stop, his no's, your no, and his yes', your yes_" I answered as I realized she wouldn't stop talking if I didn't.
"And if I'm disrespectful?" She asked with keen interest.
"I don't suppose you want to know. Just don't." I replied, retaining a straight face.
"Will we ever reach? She asked more to herself than me. What should I expect, with all these cars, just because of one person? I just can't wait to meet him." She said to herself.
"Sir?" Louis called.
"We are home." He said," how would I even realize? This little thing here talks too much." I said to myself.
"This house is too huge, does he have a drug company in it?" She whispered, but I heard it.
"Hayat? Show her to her room." I said to her as I saw her in the living room.
"Right away, sir." She said and left and followed behind like some obedient child.
"Wait! come right after you are done," I said and threw myself on one of my sofas.
"I will," Hayat replied and they disappeared.
After a few minutes, Hayat returned.
"Sir, I'm here." She said, keeping her gaze lowered and head down.
"Yeah, good. I need you to send this to her room and tell her to be ready before 9:00 am tomorrow, am I clear?" I said pointing to a package Loius held
"Yes, sir." She said as she collected it from him and they left together.
"King?" I turned and it was Drake.
"What is it, Drake? Good, you are here. Have you made the deliveries?" I asked.
"I have but that's not why I came here." He said, throwing himself on the sofa.
"I found out something." He declared, looking at me intently.