Chapter 5

Tony knocked on the metal door, the sound echoed down the empty hallway. He looked at the door again to make sure he was at the right place, first room by the right was the description he was given. There was shuffling behind the door and some grumbling. Tony shifted from one foot to the other, he adjusted his face cap hoping it would help disguise his identity

The door flew open revealing a short stout woman who chewed her gum aggressively, she regarded Tony with a look her lips taking an unpleasant shape. Behind the door, he could see a shirtless man peeping to see who it was, there eyes met and each smiled as a form of hello

"Hello" Tony greeted with a pleasant smile decorating his handsome face

"What do you want " The short woman demanded ignoring all form of formalities, her Spanish accent interested Tony

"I'm sorry, I need your help, I'm actually looking for someone"

"Look elsewhere" With that she banged the door at his face. That definitely didn't go well,he tried again this time taking off his face cap

"I said-" her harsh tone faded as she took in the man before her.

"Tony Winfred? " He wanted to laugh at her gaping mouth but thought otherwise

"I'm looking for someone"

"Who please"

The harshness had long since dissipated.

"We need to.. sit I guess"

The woman led him down the path he came from, at the lobby a sofa was situated at the center of the room. Without being told to, Tony sat while she took the opposite seat, anxiousness written all over her face, what could Tony as well known as he was want with her

"Mmmh, I overheard you run a business, " Tony hesitated before adding "an escort thingy"

Her eyes widened, a deep shade of red appearing on her cheeks.

"Or you're aren't Madam Theresa"

"I am"

" Look it's nothing to worry about okay? I just need you to give me an address of one of your worker, not necessarily an address just a bit of information" Tony clarified, his serious expression demanding for compliance

Madam Theresa though uneasy still managed to nod

" Exactly two days ago, a red hair worker was with my friend in room 204 at about 10pm or so " Tony recounted the information Ryan had given him

He observed the way Madam Theresa eyes wrinkled and narrowed in thought, she bit her lip, slowing down the chewing of her gum

" I think y-you are mistaken" her voice shook as if she couldn't bare to upset him, Tony frowned.

"Room 204 is only used by a dark haired lady, Amber is her name. She occasionally works there but the room is preserved for only her. She's my favorite worker " Madam Theresa rambled, she would give him anything at the moment. Tony Winfred wasn't someone that appeared before you often

"You mean to say, no one used the room that day, not even a certain red hair" Tony recalled Ryan laying heavy emphasis on the red hair feature of the mystery lady

"I have no red hair among my workers unless they dye it"

There was a brief silent, before Tony nodded rising to his feet

" Thank you for your time, where can I find this Amber"

"You need to come through me, she cost a bit higher than the others" madam Theresa summoned the courage to say that, Tony chuckled. He couldn't believe she thought...

"I'm sorry but that isn't what I need her for" Tony squeezed some notes Into her palm. Madam Theresa smiled satisfactorily at the money in her grip

"Do you want me to write it down for you? The address"

The Google map on his device showed the address wasn't far off, at first he felt the need to tell Ryan but then decided against it, finding Amber might help though he had no idea what to ask her if he did see her. He ignited his car and began to drive towards the address, it shouldn't take him more than five minutes to get there.

The destination in no way resembled a house, no doubt it was a club, whoever this Amber was, she really was leading the life of an escort. Tony walked further making sure he wore his face cap in a way he wouldn't be recognized, he trudged into the club staring around in awe, in all honesty he had never been to a strip club, not even any club at all.

A barely covered woman passed him by, he called out to her hoping she could be of help

"Hey, you want a strip tease, come take a seat" the lady hadn't even allowed him to speak first. He smiled embarrassingly shaking his head a bit

"I'm actually in search of someone, Amber, that's her name" Tony spoke

"Oh.. you think she can do it better than I do" the lady's expression morphed into that of a grimace

"No, no, not at all. I'm here for something else"

She hissed under her breath before replying

" She's at the convenient room, only workers are allowed in but it will be safe if you knock"

Tony thanked her heading in to the direction of where he guessed was the convenient room, he had seen several strippers emerge from there. He stood before the door gingerly knocking

"Who is there" A voice called out from within,

"Mmmh, a guest. I'm asking of Amber"

There was silence. Tony clicked his fingers to ease his nerves, he was doing this for Ryan, his friend hardly spared any lady a glance. He was excited because for the first time Ryan was interested or at least curious over an.. escort?, of course it must mean something good, it just had to.

The door opened revealing a dark haired lady, she had it cut short and it fell over her shoulder. Her lips curled into a curious smile one which to Tony couldn't help but return

"Is Amber in trouble?"

"Not one I'm aware of "

"Good, I'm Amber"

Tony blinked once, twice

'My God, she's beautiful' was all he could think of