Chapter 2 THE VIDEO

"Don't take down the video"Alex banks said surprising Kevin.

"But sir the last thing you need right now is to be involved in a scandal"

"Just find whoever posted the video and deal with them"Alex concluded not wanting to talk about it anymore.

**AT AVI'S PLACE**

"Have you seen the video that is surging the internet?" Avi's asked Clara who seemed relaxed.

"Yeah, Vivian posted it"

"You mean that Jeremy's bitch that insulted you"

"Yeah "

"Then you should do something about it because I'm not sure Alex banks is going to do anything about it, not like this is his first or going to be his last relationship scandal "Avi said.

"So what should I do Avi?"Clara asked lazily.

Avi stood up,took her car keys and pulled Clara along with her.

'Where are we going,Avi"Clara asked

"We're going to meet Alex banks and asked him to fucking take the video down"

**AT THE BANKS COMPANY**

Avi and Clara stood before the receptionist in the lobby.

Immediately they entered, the employees remembered she was the girl in the video.

Jeremy was walking with his friends Jayce as they got back from the coffee shop,when Jayce called out "Jeremy, isn't that your ex girlfriend who was in the video with the boss" Jayce asked.

"What are you talking about? She wasn't the girl in the video"Jeremy snapped back. He thought that it wasn't possible for Clara to even meet his boss,let alone have sex with him .

"Then why don't you just go and ask her yourself"Jayce suggested.

Jeremy walked up to Clara.

The people around saw him walking up to her and gathered closer to witness what was going on.

"Clara was it you in the video?"Jeremy asked not wanting to beat around the bush as people were gathered around.

"Yes, it was me, so how does that concern you?"Clara responded boldly shocking everyone.

She has just confirmed everyone's doubt.

"The boss wants you to come up"the receptionist said leading Avi and Clara to the elevator, leaving the shocked people there wondering.

The onlookers started to gossip,

"So she left the poor man for his boss, what a shameless girl"

"She's such a disgrace"

"If I were her I would've done the same. The boss is rich and way more handsome than her ex"

Those were the words the employees kept muttering about.

Jeremy couldn't take it anymore so he left the group.

**IN ALEX'S OFFICE**

Alex just sat on his swivel chair and looked at Clara.

Kevin had to speak up"What brings you here?"

"You really have no manners"Avi said to Kevin which made him angry.

How dare she talk to him like this?.

Clara knew the two of them would break out a quarrel,so she spoke up.

"You two better shut your traps, this matter is between me and your boss so keep out of it"Clara warned Avi and Kevin.

Kevin looked at Alex banks helplessly.

The only person who had spoken to like this was his boss but now Clara just shut him up.

"I want you to take down the video"Clara said straight to the point.

Alex turned in his swivel chair playfully and looked at Clara stubborn look.

"What if I say no, you can't boss me around just because we had sex just one night"Alex banks said shamelessly.

Clara's face turned red from embarrassment. Why would he say such a thing openly?.

"It's a pity the video was only a short version of what we did last night. I really enjoyed the video" Alex said.

"Are you crazy?"Clara shouted angrily.

"Are you crazy?" Clara shouted angrily.

Avi and Kevin both raised an eyebrow. Did Clara just curse at Alex banks.

Clara had had enough of people playing her so she didn't care anymore.

"Fine I'll take down the video, but on one condition" Alex said. This was definitely his opportunity to have this girl.

"Okay, what condition?"Clara asked finally cooling off.

"Let's make a deal, be my girlfriend and I'll take down the video"Alex said leaving everyone shocked.

Alex was clearly proposing to Clara.

"You can as well leave the video on the internet" Clara response brought disappointment to all in the office.

Even Kevin expected her to say Yes.

She pulled Avi's arm and turned to leave.

"What if I help get revenge on that bastard?"

Alex said not wanting to miss this opportunity.

Clara turned to look at Alex, her face was lit up indicating that she loved the idea.

"What are you getting at?"Clara asked

"Jeremy works in my company, I could fire him and even blacklist him if you want. Jeremy's family isn't going to stop bothering you, I'm the only one who can help you "Alex banks said trying to sound very convincing.

Kevin shook his head, the almighty Alex was nearly begging just for a girl.

"I can also help you "Avi said not wanting to feel left out."

Alex banks signalled Kevin and Avi to leave.

After they left,He continued.

"I'll help you get back at Jeremy and his family. I'll also sue his girlfriend for defamation."

"Fine, I'll do it. I'll be your whatever." Clara responded.

"You can text me anytime to meet up,so I can know more about you." Clara added.

"Okay beautiful " Alex said.

Clara rolled her eyes and said"Don't call me that you shameless man ".

Alex laughed, he loved it when Clara tried to act stubborn.

"Don't you have a job?"He asked.

"I don't have a job, I just sit around all day doing nothing" Clara responded with a hint of sarcasm.

"Should I offer you a job?" Alex said trying to impress Clara.

"You fool,I work from home as an author, publisher and editor." Clara said and walked out of his office slamming the door.

Alex banks smiled, that girl is so wild.

******

"What did you two talk about?"Avi asked as they got home.

"Nothing much, I agreed to be his girlfriend and told him we had to meet up to get to know each other." Clara said.

"That's all?"Avi asked.

"Of course, that's all. What else were you expecting?"Clara said.

She looked closely at the dirty minded Avi and pinched her cheeks.

"Stop being dirty minded Avi "Clara said.

"I'll go take a shower now"

*****

Clara got out of the bedroom and wore her nightgown.

She took out her laptop and opened it.

She had been busy all day and didn't get the chance to review the file forwarded to her.

As she buried her head in her work,her phone rang out.

She looked at the caller ID,it was an unknown number.

She hesitated before she picked up the phone

"Clara speaking,Who are you?"Clara asked.

"It's your new boyfriend." Alex said.

"Alex??"

"Yes,it's me. Did you already go to bed?"Alex asked.

"No, I'm working."

"Look out your window"

"Why?"Clara asked.

"Just do as I say"

Clara got up and looked out the window.

She saw Alex waving at her.

She laughed"What are you doing here?"

"I just wanted to see you one more time before going to bed"Alex said.

"Then , you should've done a video call. Why come all the way here?"

"I just miss you that's all, good night "Alex said and waved Clara goodbye.

**AT ALEX BANKS OFFICE**

Kevin walked into Alex's office,"Your mother is here to see you"He said.

"Send her in"Alex banks said.

James knew well that Alex banks didn't like it when family members come to visit him at work.

"How dare you make your mother wait at the reception, Alex"Anna shouted as she entered the office.

Anna Banks was Alex's mother and she was always nagging.

"You know why I'm here right?"Anna Banks said, trying to cool off.

"What is it this time Mom?"

"The video that has been circulating the internet,can you explain that?"Anna Banks asked.

"There is nothing to explain mom"

"What do you mean by nothing to explain. who is the girl in the video?"She asked.

"She's my girlfriend". Alex banks said smiling,he knew what his mother's next reaction would be.

Anna Banks gasped in shock,"Girlfriend!!Since when were you serious enough to have a girlfriend".

Alex banks was always fooling around with other girls which made her really upset and worried, now he had a girlfriend and didn't bother to tell her.

"When did you meet her?"Anna asked.

"Last Saturday and she became my girlfriend officially yesterday"Alex replied.

Anna Banks couldn't believe her ears,

"You're dating a girl you just met three days ago. What is her name and who are her parents?"Anna Banks asked.

"She is Clara and she doesn't have parents "

"What do you mean she doesn't have parents?"

"She is an orphan,mom"Alex said, he was already getting tired of the conversation.

"You can't date such a girl"Anna Banks said.

"Why not?"

"She doesn't have a background,how do you expect me to accept a girl like that "Anna shouted again .

"Like you had anything before dad married you " Alex banks told his mother mockingly.

"How dare you talk to your mother like that because of some random girl?"Anna Banks said raising her voice.

"Just leave, I've got lots of thong to do today "Alex banks said.

"I'll leave but remember we'll meet at home "Anna Banks said and stormed out of the office.

Alex sighed, finally She left.

Kevin came in and looked at the poor Alex banks who was just scolded by his mother.

"Guess your mother doesn't approve of Clara " Kevin said, upsetting Alex banks more.

"Like I give a damn about what she thinks "

"She's your mother sir"Kevin reminded.

"I know but that doesn't give her the power to dictate certain things for me "Alex banks said.

He shut his laptop and walked out.

******

"What are you doing?"Avi said as she entered Clara's room, completely startling her.

Clara heaved a sigh of relief,

"Don't sneak up on me like that "Clara said.

"Well I couldn't help it. You've been starring at your phone all day, what's gotten into you?"Avi asked

"It's nothing "Clara answered.

"Are you expecting Alex's call?"Avi asked.

"No"Clara said.

"You're lying. Just call him already "Avi said.

"I wasn't thinking about him okay,so just leave "

"Look at you getting all aggressive, I'll call him for you"

Avi grabbed Clara's phone and dialled Alex banks number.

*****

Alex banks was in a meeting when his phone rang out.

He picked the phone and looked at the caller ID.

He smiled and picked up the call.

"Yes babe"Alex banks said.

The employees all turned to look at him.

Was he interrupting an important meeting just to speak with his girlfriend.

"Ehm,hi"Clara replied timidly.

"I've missed your voice babe, I'm sure you missed me too. Let's meet up right now."Alex said.

"Right now, don't you have work to do?"

"I'm not doing anything right now,so I'll see you" Alex said and hung up.