Chapter 28 Money and Sex
MYSTIC SHADOWS FORTRESS
Logan heaved a sigh as he stepped into the cold bathtub. He had sent Bella or whatever her name was off. He didn’t like her that much cause she did what he hated the most! All his new catch ever did was moan too loudly and scream all through the sex. She couldn’t endure any bit of it. And she went ahead to try sleeping in when they were done. He had judged earlier by her stance that it was certain she wouldn’t leave unless persuaded. And that made him glad that he didn’t bring her over to his home but the penthouse. It was his safe haven.
When he had thrown two thousand dollars at her chest to make her leave and she had accepted it with all smiles on her face, it only reminded him of how cheap some women were whenever it comes to sex and money.
Now that he eventually got the peace and quiet that he craved for, his thoughts were back to Jovy even though he hated how his mind kept going on its own path and refusing to heed to him.
Logan couldn’t help but wonder what it is that she had on him to keep her in his mind for more than two weeks. Trying to ignore the thought, he leaned against the bathtub and rested his head on the slab. The cold waters found their way to every parts and depths of his body.
And Logan fell into a short sleep only to get awaken by the ring tone of his phone. He almost regretted bringing the device in with him to the bathroom.
“Damn!” He muttered under his breath.
Logan stood up from the bathtub, washed himself briefly before he grabbed a towel and wrapped it around his waist. He took the phone and checked the caller’s ID as he stepped out of the bathroom.
A light grin spread on his face when he saw; Troublesome Wolf written on the screen. He picked it.
‘Hey Uncle!’ Arlo bellowed from the receiver
Logan let out a small smile at the cheerfulness in Arlo’s tone. ‘Hey! How are you doing man?’
It had been a while since he had heard from him and for a moment he thought Arlo had not forgiven him for coming at him at the party the other day. The party reminded him of Jovy again which caused him to close his eyes tightly just to shut her out.
‘I am fine. I just thought you wouldn’t mind coming to dinner with me. The bill is on me.’ He stated.
‘Oh! Wow! Someone is acting all grown up. What’s the news?’
‘I just want to spend some good time with uncles. Come on! Is that too much to ask?” Arlo’s voice sounded like a tease.
‘Alright man. Where are we meeting?’
‘Our usual spot.’
Logan took the phone away from his ear to check the time on the screen. ‘Ok. Dinner starts in twenty minutes time. Ok! I will see you soon.’
‘Ok! I will see you soon!’ Arlo mirrored his words.
Logan chuckled lightly at his response to him as he disconnected the call. He looked through his closet, he got himself a comfy outfit and yet casual and formal enough wear. Most of the clothes in the penthouse were hardly worn as he spends less time there. He only comes around to the place when there is an important job to handle for long days at the office.
Logan nodded his head in satisfaction after checking himself out. He grabbed his phone and keys. He switched off the lights and locked up the doors. He didn’t feel like driving the car he had brought so he called onto the valet for a change of cars.
“Get me the Lexus car.” He said.
The valet nodded and ran off. He was back in few minutes with the car and handed the keys over to him. Logan mumbled an appreciation as he got into the car and drove off.
Logan drove to the restaurant that had become their usual spot of meeting. Ever since Arlo clocked fourteen, Kyrian and himself had made it a point of duty to meet up and spend sometime together to bond since all they have got is themselves. As much as his time is all based on schedule, squeezing some to spend a time out with Kyrian and Arlo really means a whole lot to him.
Driving through the road that lead to Hilton restaurant, Logan is a major investor at the restaurant cause he had been quick to notice how much potential its future held. Entering into the building, he wasn’t surprised to find Kyrian and Arlo already seated throwing disses at each other. And just like every other day, he was always the last to appear.
“Here comes the Royal Highness in all of his glory All hail your majesty!” Kyrian taunted as he faked a bow.
Logan ignored him as he shared a hug with Arlo. “Hey there man! Long time no see.”
Arlo rolled his eyes a bit. “I still feel ashamed showing up in front of you.”
Kyrian nodded in agreement. “I think I did warn you to not head out to the party and lose your fucking mind.”
Arlo turned towards him with a sneer on his expression. “Listening to you is the hardest thing to do.”
Kyrian looked hurt as he pointed at him. “Is that it? You twerp!” He wailed. “I feel so betrayed.” He faked tears.
Logan rubbed at his forehead. “Oh please! Stop being so dramatic, Kyrian. You are making my head ache.”
Kyrian rolled his eyes as he flicked his tongue. “I won’t give you both a chance to get at me. It’s of obvious knowledge that you both are bullies.”
Arlo let out a frustrated sigh. “Uncle, how old are you exactly?”
Kyrian placed a hand on his chest. “I am young at heart.” He winked.
Logan and Arlo couldn’t hold back the laughter anymore.
“Should we order now?” Arlo asked.
“We should. I am famished.” Logan replied as he looked through the menu.
After looking through the menu and deliberating on what to settle on, they each made their order and waited on it as they sipped on their glass of wine.
“Logan, are you going to act like it’s a normal day and not take notice of Arlo being extra active?” Kyrian said as he cut a piece of the steak he had ordered for with a fork in his mouth.
Arlo chewed on his pasta with relish with a broad smile threatening to break out on his lips. “Can we just wait till the dinner is all eaten?”
Logan snickered as he looked up from his plate of steak which he had also ordered. “I knew something fishy was going on when you offered to pay. Even though I know you lack nothing as regards money. You are too much of a leach, especially when it comes to Kyrian and I.”
“That’s so cheesy.” Arlo murmured in response but not denying the fact it was true. Having a billionaire father and uncles was such a big deal. He has no idea what it means to be out of money.
Kyrian laughed hard as he held onto the table. “It’s so nice to have Logan attack you this way.”
“Such an old fag.” Arlo mused.
“So, tell us. What’s up with you?” Logan asked again.
“Well, I met this girl-”
“That’s it!” Kyrian slapped the table in excitement, cutting Arlo’s statement short. “I knew you were up to something.”
“Can you let him finish?” Logan glared at him.
“I really despise your guts.” Arlo said with his eyes throwing daggers at his uncle. Kyrian looked unconcerned with the mischief in his eyes. “Like I said, I met this girl and she makes me feel different.”
“Who is she? Is she a part of our Fortress? Is she pretty?” Kyrian bombarded him with questions.
“Yes she is pretty. No, she is not a part of our Fortress but she is a wolf. Although a latent wolf from the way I sensed her but believe me when I say she is cool.” He noted.
“A latent wolf?” Logan repeated. That didn’t seat well with him cause it reminded him of Jovy again. Damn it! Damn it! Everything! Every little details reminds him of her!
“Are you sure about this?” Kyrian asked.
“You all wait till you see her.” Arlo took his phone out of his pocket. He searched for the picture he had taken of Jovy at the picnic. “See her.” He showed it to Logan first.
Logan took the phone from him. And when his eyes caught sight of the girl in the picture, his meal got stuck in his throat as his eyes darkened at the image.