The night was busy and chilly, it was a perfect day to stroll down the street, after a very long day handling one case to another. I love my job but sometimes I wish to have my own time to myself.
"Hey! man what is wrong with you? Why did you drink so much?" First man asked while searching his wallet."
"I was really excited so I had to drink to my heart content". Second man replied.
"Hey! What are you doing? Are you helping me or stealing from me? Hey!! Thief... Thief..." Second man yelled.
The first man covered his mouth and didn't allow him to say a word, while he took his money from his wallet and was about to take off when he felt a big hit on his neck, he turned around and it was a woman on a hood.
"I hate men like you, did you have to steal from him? You should have just helped him and leave... But you had to rob him too". I fumed.
Before he could utter a word I punched him in the face, he groaned. Then I held his hand and threw him on the ground and started beating him to a pulp.
Immediately people rushed to the scene videoing us with their phones and no one tried to stop me from hitting him. After hitting him to my satisfaction and leaving bruises on him, I immediately called the cops on him and fled from the scene.
"The video of someone beating up another man has popped up again on the internet, what do you think about it?" The journalist asked.
"Well I don't know what to say I am just grateful to the person, he or she saved my life" The victim said.
"Is the person a woman?" Another woman asked.
"I'm not sure but that person saved my life too when I was almost assaulted last month" A lady chipped in.
"Sorry let me see that, '' Olivia said to the man sitting close to him on the train.
"I can't believe she did it again, she murmured. "How could she beat him up like this?" She added.
"Do you know the person on the video?" The man asked.
"No I don't. Olivia snapped. "Wait till I see her I will give her an ear full". She mumbled.
Olivia highlighted from the train and immediately called me.
"Hey dear... How was the flight?" I asked excitedly.
"Why did you beat up another man again? Do you purposely go around town looking for men to beat up?" Olivia said angrily.
"Huh... How did you know? Even my mum couldn't tell it was me" I replied shocked.
"You are just a female thug and a lawyer at the side". Olivia blurted.
"Hey!!! What do you mean by female, a thug is a thug, it's not just men alright". I said boastfully.
"Anyways thanks for your concern but I am actually in the middle of something, bye!" I ended the call.
"So where were we?" I said, looking at the handsome man lying half naked on the bed.
"I can't believe you picked a call in the middle of this" he stated.
"Oh I just have to, that's a call I can never avoid no matter what I am doing, why don't we continue where we stopped." I said lustfully while I bent down to plant a kiss on his lips but he immediately pushed me away.
"I don't think I can continue this, I feel like this is a one night stand," he said sitting up. "I think we should go out more and even go to dinner together before proceeding to this stage". He added.
I just stared at him impressed, well I have met different kinds of men in my life.
Womanizer type one: men who really wanted a one night stand, for these guys they don't care who they do it with.
Type two: sex is the only thing these types of men think about.
Type three: men who are married or have girlfriends, they don't even care about names, just the sex.
A new addition now, men like him who want romance before taking the next step to sex. This is new and refreshing but it's unfortunate he met the wrong person. Back from my thoughts, we decided to call it quits.
"Let's leave the hotel together, I can drop you off" he offered.
"Oh, that's so thoughtful of you" I replied and quickly dressed up.
He opened the door while I stepped out and he followed behind.
"Eleanor! What are you doing here?" A familiar voice asked.
I looked up and it was no other person but my cheating boyfriend in hand with a young pretty girl.
"Oh! Hi , fancy meeting you here". I sneered.
"Eleanor, what are you doing in a hotel with a man?" Jeff asked impatiently.
"What about you, or is this now your home or office, I can see you like them young" I said pointing at the girl beside him.
"Jeff, who is she?" She asked, fuming at me.
"Oh! Am his girlfriend, I have known him for eight years but we started dating six months ago". I replied.
"You liar!!! You told me you were single". she said while hitting Jeff with her handbag.
"Wait, Eleanor but I just caught you leaving the hotel room with a man and am just coming in so I think i'm the victim here". Jeff said blurted.
"I think i'm going to bounce Eleanor, you have so much drama surrounding you" Eleanor's date said and walked away.
"Bye!!! I will call you some other day! I said excitedly
"I'm leaving too, and don't you dare call my phone again" Jeff's lady said and left for the elevator.
"Ummm baby! Wait... Umm I mean June... Wait! Jeff said, trying to stop her.
"Eleanor! He turned to me. "So you have been cheating on me right?" Jeff inquired.
" No, you have been cheating on me". I snapped.
"Uhmm... You knew? He stammered.
"Bye!! Jeff... It was nice knowing you" I said walking away.
Jeff stood there dumbfounded while he stared at me as I made it to the elevator and out of his sight.
There was a loud cheer in the air as he walked past the crowd, he waved and smiled at them brightly as he made his way to his car. The fans kept screaming his name and tried touching him but they were stopped by the bodyguards. "I love you Sean!!!!". "Please marry me"!!! He just kept walking and waving at them.
Sean O'Connor is every woman's dream, his well and different from all others. He is handsome not perhaps in the conventional sense, he has that appearance which could make him stand out in the crowd. He is fair, almost pale white, his unfathomable, brown and blue eyes contrasted exceptionally with his light toned face. Being heterochromia really made him unique, his gaze is heavenly and can spike fire all over one's body.
"Hey Mike! I thought I asked you to wait for me, why did you make me walk all the way here alone" he said, gazing at Mike.
"Yo! Man am your manager and your boss too not your bodyguard" Mike replied playfully.
Mike bricks has always been with him from college days till date, sometimes he wonders what he would have done without Mike. He has been more than a friend for years and they have shared thick and thin together.
Unlike Sean, although not a superstar but he shines wherever he goes, ladies turn twice to look at him whenever he passes. His tall and manly figure made him stand out, with golden brown eyes that sit perfectly on his face and a long hair that makes him look like a woman. He can't act but he's a very good manager and teaches Sean most of the things he knows.
"So how was the fan meeting?"Mike asked, smiling. Sean rolled his eyes at him and continued to check his phone. "So, I got a call from Stan, there is a new movie and I think it suits you very well"
"Really!! Don't tell me it's the kind I have been waiting for" Sean asked curiously.
"uhmmm not really but it's the kind you are used to". Mike said, looking away.
"A romantic movie". Sean said disappointed. " I have already told you that I am done with romance, you know I can't stand it bro..." Sean fumed.
"I know and we will do it as usual, come on man.. Mike said tapping his shoulders. "Remember you are Mr Romantic...". He added.
"Yea right, Mr Romantic that is allergic to women." Sean said angrily.
"Shhhhh.. Mike said with his hand on his lip, someone might hear you"
"Actually no one can because we are whined up man..." Sean said, looking around.
"Oh yeah that's true, so let's go to the office and look at the script, don't worry, I'm here, we got this..."
"Sit belt please". Sean turns around and puts on his seat belt as the car zooms away.
"I really can't stir in another romantic movie, he thought, I want something really different, that's the only way I can finally get the award I have always wanted."
"Are you okay man...? You seem lost in thought". Mike said as he looked at him briefly.
"I'm okay... I just think I need a different role to finally get what I have always wanted. That's the only way I can finally beat him". Sean said, biting his lower lip.
"I get that we ventured into this industry because of them but I think it's not about them anymore. I think you have the passion now and you are a very good actor with so many fans,"the trillion dollar man". Mike added as he tapped his leg with his other hand. So why don't you just enjoy the fame and riches and forget about them."
"Never!!! Sean snapped.
"You know I always listen to you bro, but please do not this time, I have waited ten years for it and now that I am very close I will never back down. I still think about that day everyday and I keep seeing her in my dreams". Sean added.
"I won't be fine until the whole truth is out and they pay dearly for the harm they caused me." Sean said, looking away to the views.
Mike heaves a sigh and shakes his head slightly. "I understand you man and I know your pain more than others, if you insist on taking this path then am with you, we are going to do this together as always." They looked at each other and smiled.
"Stan, get the scripts to my office" Mike said as they made their way to his office.
"Will be right there". Stan replied.
"Make yourself at home", Mike pointed to a seat as they got into the office. Sean smirked at him as he sat down.
"So what do you want to drink? Coffee or something stronger", Mike grinned as he brought a bottle of vodka and placed it on the table in front of Sean and took his seat too. "I think you look like you could use a drink", Mike said as he poured them both drinks.
"Cheers... they clicked their cups and Mike had a sip of his drink and dropped it down but Sean gulped everything down.
"Easy man... Mike said as he poured him another glass.
"Here are the scripts, Sir. Stan said as he walked into the office.
"Okay... Let's see..." Mike said as he takes the scripts from him and scans through it. Well it's a good script, I love the story line and the romance", Mike said and shot Sean a look, who rolled his eyes and looked away.
"So any female lead yet", Mike asked, looking at Stan.
"Yes there is... Ummm you might not like it", Stan Stammers as he looks at Sean.
"Who is that?" Sean asked curiously.
"Amber Leah...." Stan said
"What!!! Sean and Mike yelled simultaneously.
"And the award for the best kiss goes to... Sean O'Connor and Amber Leah!!! The host announced.
Sean and Amber rose from there sit, there was a huge shouts and cheer as they made it to the stage to receive there award.
"Thank you so much for this... Wow... Well what is Mr Romantic without a kissing scene like this", Sean said pointing at the big screen on the stage. I thank my fans for there continuous love and support, Thank you!! Sean added stepping aside for Amber.
"Well it was a nice privilege to work with Sean, his so matured and such a good kisser, Amber said with a smile. We can show you here if you doubt it", Amber added smiling flirtatiously at Sean.
"Oh that's not necessary at all... Sean said shaking his head and hands.
"Come on Sean show us the real deal here, the host chipped in.
Before Sean could say anything, Amber has already pounced on him and tried to kiss him forcefully. She had her arms wrapped around his neck and her legs around his waist and brought her lips very close to his in an attempt to kiss him but Sean immediately pulled her arms away and she landed her butt on the ground, there was a loud roar in the crowd.
"I'm so so....sorry... Let me help you up", Sean said trying to pick her up but the furious Amber hit his hand away. Amber tried getting up herself but she fell again half way up because of her gown. She tried smiling as she picked herself up again and this time around she removed her heels and tried leaving the stage. Sean immediately went after her calling her name from behind she refused to answer and was still walking but she immediately turned to answer and unknown to Sean he stepped on his gown.
"What is it Sean? Amber answered and turned again to leave but immediately her gown ripped. And half of the gown tore off. There was another uproar in the crowd and camera flashes. Sean immediately removed his suit to cover her up while Amber just froze on stage unable to move due to the shock.
"Please carry her out Mike...Sean said tapping Mike's shoulders.
"Yes of course, Mike answered and carried her in his arms off the stage.
"I'm so sorry about what happened now, I just acted on impulse, I take all the blame for today's incident, Thank you". Sean bowed and left the stage too. Flashback ended.
"Oh no no no , I can't stare in the same movie as her.
Sean said standing up from his sits with his drink on his hand. He gulped it down and looked at Mike.
"You and I knows she hates my guts after that incident. Sean stated as he walks around the office.
"I apologized a million times but she never accepted all my gifts and she refused to meet with me even once, I can't be with someone that hates my guts in a movie. No need. It will end badly. Sean added.
"You have been speaking man... Can't you allow me think? Mike charmed in.
"Well I don't think it's a bad idea working with her again after that incident, Mike said. After all you have been looking for a way to apologise to her, now is your chance." Mike said taking a sip of his drink.
Sean turned to Stan "can you please excuse us?"
"Sure..." Stan left and shut the door.
"Mike please be reasonable, Sean said sitting opposite him. I can't work with her, am sure she will make my life miserable on set... Trust me". Sean gulped another drink and relaxed on his sit.
"Okay since you really can't work with her I will see what u can do to change the female lead". Phone rings...
"Hello... Yes, uhmmm o...okay... Mike stammered taking a glimpse at Sean. Sure... No problem... Yea bye...
"What happened? Who was that? Sean asked curiously.
"Well it's the producer, he wanted to know if we got the script" Mike said nonchalantly.
"Oh, for a second there I thought something really happened" Sean said relieved.
"And uhmmm they insisted that Amber will remain the female lead and it will never changed" Mike added taking a sip of his drink whilelooking away from Sean.
"What?... Okay fine then I don't want it. They can give the role to someone else. Sean said angrily.
"Well they could but you wouldn't like the person they will give it to", Mike grinned.
"Who will they give it to? Sean asked staring at Mike. Don't tell me it's him. Mike nodded concurring....
"And if you reject the role, the media will not say you rejected the movie, instead they will say you were rejected, and that person will be happy you were humiliated". Mike said standing up and walking towards Sean.
"Just do it man... And moreover you gat me and I will be there every step of the way.
"Fine!! I will do it but you have to bear every responsibility that has to do with Amber, I Know she will try to frustrate me, so am leaving her to you, please deal with her... Sean said standing up.
"Shit... I need to sober up, I can feel my head spinning". He said closing his eyes tightly.
"Please ask your driver to drop me off, he said looking at Mike.
"No need for that I can drop you off, am sober", Mike said picking up his jacket.
"You drank man... Please call your driver. Sean said.
" Yea that's true, Mike said nodding as he picks up the phone. Yes Stan please get the driver to drop off Sean." Thanks. Mike dropped the phone.
"Okay am off, I really need a cup of Americano. Sean said walking towards the door.
"Sean don't forget to put on your nose mask and cap while buying the coffee". Mike said reminding him.
"What am i? Five? Sean grinned. Of course I know that'. He smiled and walked out the door.
Sean walked till he made his way to the parking lot.
"Thanks man, he said to the driver as he hopped into the car. Please take me to the closet coffee shop" Sean added as he puts on his sit belt.
The car zoomed off and made its way to the express way. Sean relaxed his back comfortably on the sit and shut his eyes while his thoughts wanders around.
"Working with Amber won't be easy but it's better than giving the role to him. I rather torerelate her than allow him win".
"We are here sir". The driver said looking at him.
His thoughts was immediately interrupted by the driver.
"Oh okay... Sean said sitting up.
"I can actually get the coffee for you sir, you seem tired. The driver said.
"No don't worry man, I gat this. Sean said putting on his cap and nose mask.
"Uhmmm...sir, I think you should put on glasses too, you know for your eyes. The driver said pointing at his eyes.
Sean glared at him for a second.." yes you are right, I'm one of the few people that can be recognized just by looking at the eyes" Sean grinned as he took out his glasses and put it on. He opened the door gently, stepped out and made his way towards the coffee shop. He got to the door and opened it gently, the doorman said hello to him and he nodded back in response.
"A cup of Americano please, Sean said as he brought out his wallet took money out and put the wallet into his back pocket of his pants.
"Here is your coffee sir, the attendant said handling him his coffee.
"Keep the change,"Sean said paying for his coffee.
Just as he was about turning to leave he heard a voice behind him.
"Hey! That doesn't belong to you, I said to the thief that took Sean's wallet from his pocket. Give it back!!
"And who will make me, you!!!. The thief replied bringing out a small knife from his pants.
Sean turned to see a pretty lady on suit looking at the man holding his wallet with anger in her eyes.
"You are only woman, what can you do. The thief smirked at me.
"I hate men like you mostly that looks down on women" I said dropping my handbag.
The thief immediately charged at me with the knife, I waited for him to come closer, as he tried stabbing me I immediately caught his arm and twisted it above my shoulders while I flipped him down on the hard floor. He groaned in pains.
I bent down to him on the floor and raised him up while I gave him a sound slap. He fell on his back again, I took the wallet from him and stood up straight. "Someone should please call 911."
I tried arranging my clothes and my eyes suddenly caught the man wearing a cap, glasses and nose mask and holding a cup of coffee staring blankly at me.
"Here is your wallet I said as I walked up to him.
He didn't move his hand, he just stood there frozen.
So I bent over and put his wallet on his hand. I left his side and went over to pick up my bad from the floor, dusted it and was about leaving, when I turned to him again.
"Aren't you leaving? The cops will pick him up soon"
I said to him but he still stood there frozen.
"Looking at the way you covered yourself up it's obvious you're a celebrity, so if you don't want a scandal I suggest you leave now". I said looking around as I heard the sound of the siren getting closer.
"Yea... Sure... He finally said. "T..thank you..." He stammered and cleared his throat.
He walked past me and went towards his car while I went to mine, entered and looked through the window and saw him standing close to his car and looking towards my car. I gave him a slight nod and a smile as i drove off.
Sean stood close to his car for a while before going inside. "I have never seen such a woman before in my life, so fierce but graceful. Sean thought. "I can't believe I froze, Mike will make fun of me if he finds out.
"To the house now sir, the driver said bringing him back from his thoughts.
"Yes please.... Sean said as he relaxed his back and shut his eyes.
"Who is that woman? Why does she seem a little familiar? Will I get to see her again?" He thought as they drove off.