Chapter 2

Friends had suggested her getting a new lover, that it would keep her from thinking about Davis. She had refused of course. She was not going to Mexico with her boyfriend though, because she had none. Of course, she had been in a relationship before. It just didn't turn out well like she had hoped. That douchebag of a boyfriend cheated on her and still had the guts to put the blame on her, saying that it was all her fault and he wouldn't have done that if she had given in to him and give him sex. Remembering all that made her wanted to puke. It had all happened two years ago. Carla went into the Kitchen and was greeted with the view of Jenny battling with the arrangements of the utensils. She lent a helping hand and they finished everything in no time. " So what are your plans for today?" Jenny asked, turning to brush off a speckle of dust on one of the cabinets. " I don't know honestly " Carla sighed audibly before she went on, " one of the jobs I applied for online asked me to come for an interview. The job is not in my line of profession though but I'm ready for anything right now. I would have accepted the offer but the requirements listed on the advert sounds ridiculous " She took a pause, Jenny looked very interested now. " Imagine, they want a young lady of 19-25 years, she must be heavily endowed and not married. " Jenny's eyes widened and they became huge as saucers. " What the hell?!" " I thought so too " Carla continued " I think those requirements are very ridiculous. Geez, I'm damn tired of looking for jobs that I'll literally accept any one that comes my way now. Except THAT, of course". She exhaled and reached for a cup of water. " Okayy..... Now I get" Jenny looked at Carla intently and continued, " But hey, I have an idea ". Carla raised one fine, carved eyebrow and motioned for her to continue. " Why don't we run this restaurant together? We both know you're very good cook so I think you'll do great in this field ". Jenny held her breath, almost as if knowing what Carla's reply would be. " I can't, Jenny. I want to try something different. Do something different " Carla almost begged, searching Jenny's face to see if she understood her. " Okay okay I get you " Jenny decided to let go of the matter, " But never hesitate to come to me for help, okay?". Jenny smiled and reached out to squeeze her hands. " Thanks hon" Carla engulfed her in a big hug. Later , Carla decided to try her luck and thus, decided to go for the interview of THAT job. Don't push your luck, a voice in her head said. She put those thoughts at the back of her mind. She decided not to go to the interview she was supposed to go very early the next morning and tried this ridiculous one. ************ " Damn!" Liam Blake slammed down the receiver. He was beyond being ordinary annoyed right now. He was in a rage. How dare he! How dare he tell him what to do?! His father, Donald Blake just phoned him now to warn his son that he would take away what he cherished most, the company he had worked all his 35 years on earth for. He had threatened to take it away from him he didn't produce him a grandchild in a year. He replayed the conversation in his head and felt another wave of anger surged through him. Threats didn't sit well with him. Though he was not the type to be moved by such threats, he knew his old man well. He was just as stubborn as his Dad. He had blatantly told his father that such threats wouldn't work on him anymore, that he was not a ' pushover '. But knowing his his old man was just as strong-headed as he was, he wouldn't go back on his words and would carry on with his threat if Liam didn't do what he asked of him. His childhood friend, Alexander Hamilton came into his office that moment. One look at Liam, he could already guessed something was off. He looked like he was ready to kill someone. Alex held his tongue in check and decided it wouldn't be a good thing to tease him this time. " Hey dude. What's up? U look like you're ready to kill someone right now, ohh I'm starting to get scared" Alex crossed his hands hands over his heart playfully. " As a matter of fact, yeah. I'm ready to spill blood " Liam replied, all serious " And whose blood is that? " Alex asked, looking serious now. " Donald's " He spitted out. " Your father?" Alex asked, looking astounded. " Yeah " " What happened?" Alex asked, looking perplexed. Liam narrated everything his father said to him getting angrier by the minute and Alex just nodded and muttered an " ohhhh" when he was done. " Ohhh? Is that all you've got to say?" Liam really wanted to punch his big head. " Hey man, calm down " Alex cajoled, already smiling. " Really? I should calm down??" Liam asked, looking incredulous. " Maybe I will after treating you to some nice punches of mine " He rolled the sleeve of his shirt up and gave Alex a hot chase. " Oh no" Alex said before running away for his dear life. The two did like cat and rat while the employees looked on, wondering what was wrong with two of the richest men in Mexico. But knowing Alex so well, they knew he must have provoked their boss that made him run around like a little kid. " Hey hey it's okay. Let's be serious now ", Alex laughed and ducked when Liam pulled off one of his shoes and threw it at him. " Not before I break your head" Liam muttered and the two went on like that for more minutes before finally plopping up on the couch in Liam's office. They were there now. " You know what, baby? Why don't you consider your old man's offer and become a married man? " " Or you can pretend like you're up for it and get a fake girlfriend instead. So he'd know you're serious about it " Alex added, thinking hard. Liam finally got his chance and didn't waste a minute of it. He smacked Alex's head very hard. " Hey!" Alex shouted and Liam threw him a dirty glare which shut him up immediately. " But I'm just trying to help " Alex whined and pouted. " I'll think about it, asshole. Now get the f*ck out of my office " " Hurray! " Alex rejoiced. " So I'll be a godfather soon " he added smugly. Liam picked up his shoe again but this time, Alex didn't wait, he left on his heels. After Alex left and he was alone again, he rubbed his hands through his soft, silky black hair. He had no choice but to go along with what his friend suggested if he wanted to save his company. He sighed, getting back to work.