Chapter 67 Chapter 67
Benji
She threw that question at me so quickly it’s like she just thought about it. I was shocked for a minute just looking at her. “You can if you want to.” I said eventually. “Wouldn’t it be harder for my dad to find me if I change my surname?” “It depends on how eager he will be to find you but for now I don’t think you should worry about it and besides your dad will have his hands full you don’t have to worry about him looking for you.” “What do you mean?” She asked. I didn’t want to tell her I was planning on destroying her parents, yes, they threw her out and yes, they didn’t care much for her but it was still her parents. “Just with business and the fact that Devon Oil company will have a new CEO one that is very competitive that’s all.” “Okay but you will warn me if you ever find out his on my trail.” “Off course I will angel, I’ll make sure he’ll never get to you, so if you want to change your surname go for it but it won’t be necessary in any case when you get married your surname will change.” “How many times should I tell you no one will marry me Benji not a single mom.” “And how many times should I tell you never say never.” “Okay okay, let’s agree to disagree today, shall we?” “Okay for now.” I told her.
Anton was driving to John’s Hotel if the flat isn’t ready and there is no bed in we probable have to stay in his hotel for the night. When we arrived, I could see Jojo’s eyes got big, “This is like a 5-star Hotel Benji.” “Yes and?” “I thought it was like a local hotel with a pub.” “No, my dear only high-end clients come here and they tip good.” Before I could get out, she grabbed my arm. “What if one of my father’s friends come and stay here and sees me, they will tell him where I am?” She was started to hyperventilate. “Anton drive around the block.” I said as I got back in the SUV and took her in my arms. “Angel breath, just breath for me please.” She was shacking and couldn’t catch her breath. “Angel please just take a deep breath in.” She did it “Okay hold it for 3 seconds.” I counted “One, Two, three. Let it out, slowly.” I counted again “One, Two, Three. Another one. Deep breath. One, Two, three. And let it out “One Two three.” We did that until she could breathe again. “Okay now there is many ways to get around that angel. We can ask John to give you a different name, you can die your hair, although I don’t like that idea I like your hair, you could wear a wig or you can just say, sorry you must be mistaken.” “I’ve been on covers of magazines and the cover of the news paper Benji how could they not recognized me.” “We’ll make a plan okay stop worrying, we will make a plan.” She took one last deep breath before she said “Okay let’s go back.” Well at least we are going back and she wasn’t looking for a way out because then all my plans will fall to pieces.
When we stopped in front of the Hotel Jojo didn’t say a word, I open the door for her took her arm and walked into the Hotel like we owned it, that is the thing with Jojo, she can put up a hell of a show pretending she has confidence. Probable the years and years of beauty pageants. John was behind the front desk for some reason when we approached it. “Benji fuck man you are here?” He said walking from behind the counter and coming to me giving me a hug. “And this must be Joelle.” Joelle gave him her hand put he pulled her into a hug. “Welcome, handshakes are so formal.” Jojo actually smiled “Then please call me Jojo.” “Jojo so nice to meet you.” “And you John.” She said. “You here for the key for the apartment?” “Yes, please or should we stay here for the night if there isn’t a bed in yet.” “No no the place is fully furnished.” John looked at me and winked without Jojo seeing him. “Oh God then I won’t be able to afford it.” Jojo said. “Don’t worry about the rent, you will be able to afford it I promise or else I wouldn’t have taken it.” John told Jojo “Are you sure John?” She asked “Yes, I’m sure.” “Well then yes can you go and show us the apartment please.” “Off course I’ll get you in front.”
When John was gone Jojo asked “How am I going to afford a furnished apartment Benji?” “Well, he is the one paying you your salary if he says you will be able to afford it then I believe him.” “But….” “Angel let’s just go and look at the place, okay?” “Okay fine, it’s not like I have any option.” We got in the SUV as John pulled in front of us. We followed him to the apartment building the further we drove the more I thought she couldn’t walk this road, I will need to get her a car or something, when we eventually stopped, I asked Anton “How far was that?” “15 miles.” “Oh, that’s not too bad I run further than that.” “Oh no I’m getting you a car.” “No, you are not.” Jojo said as John open the SUV door. He just looked at me. “I’m getting you a car and that is the end of the discussion.” I told her and got out of the SUV.
Jojo
First off, all the Hotel was just like the one’s my father and his buddies will stay at second off all the apartment building we stopped at looks more like a family resort than a place I will be able to afford and now I have Benji determent to buy me a fucking car. I don’t want to take a car from him I could run to work I’m sure there will be showers in a fucking hotel. But John is with us so I’m not going to argue with him right now. We walked behind John to the second floor and a few doors on he put the key in the door and open it. “You first.” Both of them said. When I walked in, I thought I walked into the most beautiful place I’ve seen. I thought I was going to live in a dump for sure but this place had a soft cream chesterfield coach in with pillows the kitchen was fully equip with a fridge, washing machine, dryer, a dishwasher even a kettle. All the cupboards were full of crockery. I still couldn’t believe I’ll be able to afford this. I open the main bedroom door and there was a huge bed with bedside tables and a dressing table inside, I turned to John “You sure I can afford this?”