Haa!! please don't hurt my father please!!"
"Haa!!"
Journey suddenly sprang up from her bed
"Aargghh!!,this dream again" she said while holding her head
She picked up her phone and called her male friend Nash
"Fireball,what's wrong?,why did you call me in the middle of the night?,is everything okay??" Nash said worriedly over the phone
"I had that dream again Nash,I know it's because I haven't avenged my father's death I'm having this nightmares"she said
"Don't worry you will avenge your father's death I promise you,my informant told me that Asher will be back in the country by tomorrow"
"Really??" She asked happily
"Yes,so don't be sad anymore okay ??,or do you need me to come over??" He said
"No it's fine,I'm an adult I can take care of my self "she said playfully
"Okay,I'll hang up now,go to sleep "Nash said and hung up
After talking to Nash she felt a little bit relaxed,very soon she slept off.
When she woke up again it was noon,she stood up from her bed and dragged her feet tiredly to the kitchen to look for what to eat ,she found some left over pasta in the fridge
She brought it out to heat it.
"My life is boring"she said to herself while eating alone on the dining table
She was an orphan whose parents got killed when she was five ,she had a younger sister but she didn't know where her younger sister was.
They got separated in a park three years after their parents death .
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"Dude I'm glad you are back" Oliver said while hugging Asher and patting his back softly like a father
"Get off me "Asher said pushing him away while laughing
"Where's Benjamin???"he asked when he couldn't spot his other friend
"His P-man suddenly called him on our way to the airport so he had to go back " Oliver replied
They got into the car that came to pick him
"Where are you going first ???" Oliver asked when the car started moving
"My house 'I've missed my mother a lot"he answered
"How did I forget you were a mommy's boy and you still are" Oliver said and Asher chuckled
About ten other cars were behind and at the front of the car Asher was in
As the son of Carter Bennett ,the security around him was always tight
After thirty minutes of driving,they finally reached the Bennett's mansion
Maids lined up orderly at the entrance of the mansion to welcome their young master
Mrs Bennett rushed out of the house to welcome her son
She engulfed him in a tight hug as soon as she set her eyes on him
"My baby boy ,I've missed you so much"she said before pecking his face
"I've missed you too mama" he replied
"I've made a lot of dishes for you,they are all your favourites,come let's go inside " She said while holding his hands
!cough,cough!
"Don't I deserve a hug too mom" Oliver suddenly said
She shifted her eyes from Asher and saw Oliver who was standing behind him ,she pulled him closer for a hug
"I'm sorry baby bear I didn't see you just now "
Asher chuckled while Oliver pouted his lips
"How would see me when you only have Asher in your eyes " he mumbled
Mrs Bennett laughed at his words before dragging the both of them inside
She urged Asher to take a bath while her and Oliver waited for him in the dining room
Asher opened the door of his room and entered , the room has been cleaned,he jumped on his well laid bed and rolled around then hugged the pillow and sniffed it
He sighed and said with a smile dancing on his lips "Home sweet home"
He took of his clothes and went into the bathroom
After bathing for 30 minutes straight,Asher finally got out of the bathroom,only to meet Oliver standing in the middle of his bedroom
"Haa!!!" he screamed as he quickly covered his 'junior brother'
"Geez!!,who the h*ll goes to the bathroom without a f*cking towel" Oliver said smirking
"You creep me out Oliver,get out I have to dress" he glared at him
"What were you doing in the bathroom for thirty good minutes ,don't tell me you were trying to see if you will become a mermaid by staying in the water for long "Oliver said with humor
"Don't be ridiculous,and besides a man fish isn't called a mermaid bird brain " Asher said and Oliver shot him a glare
"Anyway mom said you should hurry up,the food is getting cold" he said and Asher replied
"I'll be down in jiff,you can leave now"
After Oliver left Asher put on a comfortable joggers with matching hoodie and went downstairs .
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It was the evening and Journey was preparing to go to work when Nash call entered
"Hey watsup"she said
"I'm good,what about you ???" He asked her
"I'm fine!" She replied
"Uhmmmn...where are you ???" He inquired
"I'm still at home ,I'm preparing for work" she answered
"Okay ,according to my sources,Asher and his friends would be at purple haven this night to have fun" he said
"Oh ok got it! Thanks buddy ,I owe you one" she said
"You don't owe me anything journey ,I'm doing this because I care about th and I want you to have a good life ,Not because I want something in return"he said
"Thanks Nash,gotta go bye!!"
"Yes"she squeaked happily
"Let operation RTB (Ruin the Bennetts) begin"
She picked up her phone and called one of her friends
"Kim please I need your help "
"What's that???" Kimberly asked her over the phone
"I need you to come make me look sexy??" She said
"Make you look sexy??" Kim asked
"Yes"she answered
"Aren't you coming to work ??" Kimberly asked her
"I am coming ,I need to look sexy for work " she replied
"Since when do you dress sexy to work "Kim said and she replied
"Just get your d*mn @ss over here with your make up box" she said almost screaming over the phone
Few minutes later...
Kim arrived while carrying her make up box
"Why do you need to look sexy at work ??"Kim asked her
" I'm going to seduce someone tonight ,till he falls head over heels in love with me " Journey said dreamily and then smirked
"Oh my God!!!"Kim screamed
"You are in love ,oh my God!My baby is in love ,who is the lucky guy,tell me tell me!!!!" Kim inquired as she did a happy dance
"Cut it off, I'm not in love "Journey said rolling her eyes
"Then why are you seducing him if you are not on love with him" Kim asked
" You can't understand,just do my make up "
After doing the make up,Kim left
Journey stood in front of the mirror and looked at herself
"Gosh I look like a different version of journey "she said to herself and giggled
She was putting a short black gown and a black denim jacket with black knee boots to match
She picked up her handbag and headed outside
She got on her bike and rode off
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Journey was behind the bar counter serving her customers
"You look beautiful tonight journey" Her boss complimented
"Thanks matt" she said
"Is today your birthday?, I've never seen you dressed like this before "Matt asked
"Nope just decided to make myself happy tonight"she answered
"Ok that's great ,have fun" he said and walked away
After some minutes ....
Asher and his friends entered the bar
They walked up to the bar counter and sat on the bar stools
"What would you like to drink gentle men "Journey asked in a sweet voice
Oliver looked up at her and then whistled
"Wow!!, Can I get your number hottie" he said and Ben chuckled in amusement
Asher hit him at the back of his head before facing journey
"Sorry about that ,he hasn't taking his medications " he said
Journey smiled sweetly at him and said "it's fine,what would like???"
"Three shots of tequila please "Ben answered
"No!two shots of tequila and one can of coke" Asher butted in
Oliver rolled his eyes and said
"I see you haven't gotten over your fear of alcohol wimp"
Asher glared at him and then said
"One can of coke for me and two glasses of tequila for them "
Journey took their orders and leaned on the bar counter towards asher's side revealing a little bit of her bossom ,she then took her hair in her hands and started twirling it playfully
Asher saw what she was doing but decided to ignore her
Journey kept making advances towards him but he was unfazed
So she decided to speak up
"I'm journey ,What about you handsome??" She asked
"Sorry but I don't tell my name to strangers "
"Ouch!" She exclaimed feigning hurt before saying
"You know my name already so I think that makes me an acquaintance"she said but he didn't respond and Continued sipping on his drink
Journey sighed
"if only I didn't need you to destroy your father "She thought inside of her
She then stood up and walked out of the counter
"I'll be back guys ,I need to use the gent room "
She swayed her hips gently while walking to the toilet
Oliver chuckled
"She's obviously hitting on you Man"he said to Asher
"I agree with you on this one "Benjamin added
"You guys are delusional,you should know I'm not controlled by lust like you guys ,let's go"
They stood up after leaving the bill on the counter
When journey got back she didn't meet them there
She grunted in frustration
And dialled Nash's number
"How did it go ??Did you succeed??" Nash asked
"No ,seducing him is harder than I thought" she mumbled
"Its fine,his Parents are hosting a welcome party for him tomorrow night ,you can try again " he said
"Thanks sweetie,I don't know what I would have done without you"
After she finished speaking to Nash she went back to her counter
"I'm definitely crashing that party ,watch out Asher Bennett,I'm coming for you!!!"
After closing for work that night ,she went over to Nash's apartment .
"I wore girl clothes ,smiled at him ,swayed my hips,made sure I winked at him invitingly but not once did he take a glance at me ,I Mean is he a monk ??" she grumbled
"Easy There fella ,no guy likes a girl who those all those things you did ,they prefer a girl who doesn't dress too flashy ,a girl who ignores them ,girls who don't put make up on their faces and most especially girls who don't seduce guys ,so you have to start again ,I'm sure he won't really recognise who you are once you put those paints off your face "Nash replied and she threw a pillow at him
"Are you saying ,I'm ugly without my make up on???"
"No ,you are the most beautiful girl I have ever met "nash said amidst laughter
"Then why did I fail this night ??"beau pouted
" you are beautiful,fireball you are honestly,it's just you are not good seductress"
journey groaned again
" you know it's funny seeing you so worked up because you failed in seducing a guy who you just want to kill "
After talking for some while
Beau fell asleep on Nash's couch and then he carried into his bedroom and laid her down .
Nash stared at the girl on his bed
" how I wish you can put all this things behind you and get married but then that can't happen without you killing that young Bennett " he chuckled to himself
In the morning when beau woke up ,she saw herself in nash's bedroom
'He must have brought me here after I fell asleep 'she thought
She stood up and went out of the room .
She met Nash in the kitchen making food
" oh ! You are awake ??"Nash said turning back to look at her
" oh my God Nash didn't know you had such killer abs ,what are you doing walking around shirtless ,I know you just want me to see it"
Her words made Nash laugh " since you think my chest is nice ,you might as well marry me so I can protect you with this strong arms of mine forever "he sad while flexing his muscles
They both laughed
But little did she know that half of Nash's words were his true feelings .
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The Bennett's mansion >>>>>>
" I'm glad you are back Søñ,you look so lean" Asher's mother kept checking her sons body
"I'm fine mom ,I'm not lean ,I'm still the same "
" ahem " someone coughed behind them
Asher looked up to see at his father
"Dad" He said and then hugged his father
"Been a while ,son " his father said teary-eyed
Outside the walls of their mansion everyone knew carter Bennett as a ruthless mafia king but inside their safe space he was a family man ,he loved his wife as well as his son .
"Yeah ,it's been a while dad "