Selena

It was my morning shift in the club, since the club was selling food as well. I felt bad for leaving Anita alone in the apartment even though she told me she was feeling well and was going through paperwork.

Mark just told me that I was worrying too much and I couldn’t agree with him more when he said I had other things to worry about. I didn’t want to think about Mom even though I had to. I needed to visit her in the hospital. Given the little time she had.

I shook my head as if trying to shake the thought off my mind. I had to save her, I owed that to her.

I served food and drinks in the bar with Mark reminding me to smile and make small talks which I rather they were left out. The rest of my shift was the same, I was in the restroom when my phone rang.

“Hello?”

“Ms Holley, you’re talking to Doctor Solomon. Do you think you can make it to the hospital it’s urgent.” said Doctor Solomon

“Doctor, Is everything okay? Is Mom alright?” I asked visibly worried

“I can’t say anything over the phone, Miss. Give the receptionist your last name and she’ll show you where to find me. ”she said before dropping the call

I rushed to Mark’s office. I hesitated to open the door when I heard two voices.

“He’s going to mess up our plan, ” said an unfamiliar voice.

“I will keep an eye on him, he’s a distraction we can’t afford right now.” said Mark’s voice

I knocked and when I entered I found Mark on his seat with no guest at all.

“I got a call from the hospital, I have to rush.” I said

When he saw my face he didn’t hesitate before saying I should hurry up and take Anita with me. I bumped into Miracle, whom I didnt notice when I got in.

*****

I couldn’t shake the uncanny feeling that this time she wasn’t going to make it. Anita took my hand as if she could sense my horripilation. I felt sick as I waited for the doctor who took her time before finding me.

“Mrs Holley’s family?” asked Mrs Solomon

“I’m her daughter.” I said as I approached her and she gave me a brief hug

“Selena, I can’t believe it the last time I saw you, you were in high school and now so grown up.” she said

“Mrs Solomon, It’s great to see you again. I heard my mother was transferred to another doctor but I didn’t know it would be you.” I said with a forced smile.

Mrs Solomon. She was once my favourite doctor. When things were still in order, we used to live in her neighbourhood. But when Mom got sick and had to stop working I struggled to make ends meet. When she was transfered to another hospital in a different town, I got to meet Mark and Anita. I still remember that I was best friends with her son, who I heard went to study abroad.

“You’re more beautiful than I remember and if it weren’t for your rare necklace. I wouldn’t have known you.” she said with the biggest smile on her face but when Anita cleared her throat we both turned back to what was on hand.

“Let’s go back to business anyway. But I need this to be private, do you mind coming to my office.” she asked while I just nodded my head and Anita gave me quick hug before settling on the seat.

I followed Mrs Solomon to her office.

“Mrs Holley is getting worse day by day. I don’t know why her former doctor didn’t tell you this but I will be honest with you.” she said and sighed deeply “She’s losing it, and I keep worrying that every breath she takes might as well be her last.”

“What should I do?” My voice came throaty.

Her family had disowned her the moment she took me as her own daughter. She was a liability to her father’s kingdom, she ran away with me and throwed away her title as a princess.

“I’m afraid that there’s nothing anyone can do now.” I think after she saw the look at my face she got it,“ But I can recommend a special doctor who deals with this type of illnesses but he’s quite expensive.”

“How much?” I asked her

“Maybe you should call him your self and find out.” she said before giving me his business card

“Thank you. Can I see her?”

“I don’t think It’s a good idea. Why don’t you come back tomorrow, it would be good to see her when she’s on her right senses.” she said while I muttered another thanks.

I was greatful for a friend like Anita. She always supported me through my darkest days. Sometimes she can be pain on the butt, but I like her.

I didn’t know when we finally arrived until I felt a tap on my shoulder.

“What’s up? You spaced out” Anita asked as she took off her seatbelt

“Just thinking about how my life had turned out. I can’t even pay for my mother’s hospital bill.”

“If I had the money you know I would’ve loaned you.” she said before adding “But if you want to bomb an ATM count me in.”

I smiled,“I know you mean it.”

Ever since she dated the biggest gangster in town Anita completely changed from the good girl to a complete bad girl. I don’t know if I should be worried or not.

”I know exactly what you need right now“ she said, ”To drink your sorrows away“

”I don’t think that’s a good idea. The last time we were in a club it didn’t end so well“ I said with a forced smiled while she giggled

”Come on, let me help you with your make up, you look like a corpse“ she concluded and trust Anita to be so controlling.

Sometimes I even asked myself how did we end up friends but even if you could look it at what angle somewhere somehow we were alike. Even though you could blame it on the years of friendship. Maybe I adopted the same way of thinking unconsciously. But I was like Anita in some way my life was filled with lies so was hers if it became too big for a distraction we only came up with another one. That taught us to lie and to know a lie when we see one.

She parked in front of the club. Anita borrowed my red dress which clanged in her body and revealed her long legs. She was dangerous sexy which made me think that she went all the way to make things easier for us. The prettier she looked the more our job became easier.

And I was on a black dress which stopped just above my knees which kept everything hidden except for my legs. She dragged me to the door but we were stopped in the way by a security guard, a new security guard because the face wasn’t quite familiar considered that I worked at the club.

”Sorry miss, Can I check your ID?“ ,he asked looking at me.

”Does she look like an underage to you?“ asked Anita but I stopped her and took out my ID and gave him.

”Just doing my job,“ he said and gave me back my licence. ”I might add that I’m sorry for any inconvenience.“

But still Anita was still on it. She continued cussing him while we headed for the club. But it all stopped when we entered the club filled with party animals. We made our way in and took drinks from the waitress.

We went to sit in the bar and ordered drinks. I was looking around when I saw a familiar face. Those cold green eyes I’ve seen somewhere but don’t remember but when he caught me staring I quickly looked somewhere else. I spotted a familiar figure, a man wearing a military green suit and I knew exactly who he was Scorpion. Anita followed my gaze and quickly frowned.

”You didn’t tell he was going to be here.“ I said to Anita

”Well I didn’t know,“ she shrugged it off but I saw right through it

”Dammit Anita, you guys really broke up. AGAIN!“ my voice came surprised as I intended it to but when she looked at my with those eyes I knew what she wanted and we were definitely not doing it.

”Come on, Holley It will help you with your mother’s bill.“ she said but I was not buying it.

”No Anita, You can’t use me to get back to your ex. Putting both our lives in danger.“

”He won’t do anything, he fear Mark. He would be sick if he could try to hurt you.“ she said but I had heard enough to know this was going to backfire.

”I won’t do it Anita. The least you could do is go out there and talk to him.“ She knew it was my final word.

I mean dammit she wanted to plan a heist against a gangster. A freaking gangster.

”Okay, I will go talk to him. I get it no funny business just games and booze.“ she said lifting her hands in surrunder.

”Go and talk to him before he come here.“ I said and she laughed

”Okay, I get it. I will leave you and your admire alone.“ she said and winked before mincing away

I saw what she was talking about when the cold green eyed guy came my way.

”Can I join you?“ he said and sat in Anita’s supposed to be stool and didn’t wait an answer.

”I didn’t introduce myself the last time. But I assure you that I’m not like that I was a bit distracted.“ he said and extended his hand.” Connor Wales.

“Pleased to meet you Mr Conor.” I said and took his hand. “I’m Selena Holley.”

“What a lovely name.

Can I make it up to you to apologize for my behaviour and thank you for saving me.”

I saw Anita waving at me and I turned to Connor.

“You caught me at a disadvantage. I have to attend something.” I said taking my clutch.

“ can see that.” he said looking at Anita

“It was nice getting to know you Mr Wales.” Anita was glaring at me tables away, I knew I had to be sorry for my ignorance but she had to learn not everything was about her. And this was my day to let things loose and enjoy . I headed towards Anita and her ex boyfriend.

“Miss Holley, long time no see.” he extended his hand

”Mr Lee, very nice to see you too.“ I took his hand and gave him a smile while Anita rolled her eyes to the formalities. I didn’t want to be more than a Miss Holley to him, he was a werewolf gangster.

”The games had already started,“ said Anita.

”Who’re we playing against?“ I asked

”The one and only Darren.“ she said.

Well let the game begin