Fan Fiction

T.H.I.E.F

by th1rd3ye

Chapter 4

Closer

Chapter 4: Closer

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Counting the money she has earned by being the dearest companion buddy to her clients, Leila smiled to herself and repeated “Two thousand and a few hundred dollars,” to herself twice.

“Angel, do you want to dance tonight? Usual pay - five hundred dollars per hour. You know your rates. You can earn more tips too.” Paul, the boss of Eternity, pops in. Angel was the hottest and the most popular in Eternity. If she was dancing tonight, money was definitely rolling in. Furthermore, Angel only danced a few times and hence seeing her in such a good mood, Paul immediately grabbed the opportunity.

“No problem. Tonight I can dance for two hours on that stage. However, tips thrown onto the stage are all mine. You can only collect the other tips by the customers with your silver plate below the stage. And remember my one thousand dollars salary when I complete my task.” Leila agreed and went into the changing room.

Paul punched his fist into the air in delight and then immediately rushed out to spread the good news.

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“So, where are we celebrating?” Ron asked.

“Eternity!” Nixon and Alex shouted together and then smacked their palms together.

“Where is that?” Ron asked again.

“It must be some kind of pub with some hot babes.” May replied, rolling her eyes.

“BINGO!” Alex clapped his hands excitedly.

“Angel is dancing tonight! She is sexy and pretty and charming and everything good in this world and nothing like you!” Nixon commented naughtily as he pointed to May.

Ron then smacked Nixon’s head. “It’s okay, Sir. I am very interested to see that Angel now. How can someone be so perfect?” May emphasize on the word ‘perfect’; her words dripping with sarcasm.

“You’re just jealous.” Nixon grumbled.

“Where exactly is Eternity then?”

“Desiderata Street! I only went there twice. Nixon too! But all of us can just follow the crowd.”

Ron and May gave puzzled looks.

“Whenever Angel is dancing, it will cause a stir in Desiderata area, so many people will zoom there to watch her.” Both Alex and Nixon then looked dreamy.

“Watch who?” a familiar female voice.

“Lady Boss!” Alex, May and Nixon greeted together.

Ron then gave his subordinates the Shut-Up-Your-Nonsense look.

“Myolie, care to join us for a celebration at Eternity in Desiderata area?” Ron offered.

“Sure,” Myolie agreed steadily upon seeing the sparkle in Ron’s eyes. She knows what he is thinking of. “Desiderata. Thief. Ron.” Myolie can easily link these three words together. All of them then set off.

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A big crowd had already settled down in Eternity, mostly lustful men. Fortunately, Alex and Nixon were anxious enough to rush to get all of them seats. The group of five, Ron, Myolie, Alex, Nixon and May, were now having their drinks.

“Big profits today!” Paul was grinning from ear to ear as he looks at the big crowd in his pub. He then hurriedly stepped onto the stage, announcing, “Ladies and gentlemen, let’s welcome Angel!!!”

Slow jazz music blasted and Angel, dressed in a sleek red dress which shows off her figure and beautiful legs, appears elegantly. She slowly moved her legs to the rhythm and swayed her body gently and gracefully. As she danced, the crowd became silent. All eyes are on her and Leila could sense one pair of familiar watching eyes which belonged to someone she knew. The pair of eyes belonged to her neighbour, Raymond Lam.

Raymond has decided to visit Eternity and have a look, upon receiving the news that the best dancer in Desiderata, Angel, would be performing tonight. Little did he expect, Leila was the “Angel”.

“Beautiful!” Raymond thought. The jazz music slowly comes to a halt and a faster tempo was played out loudly and clearly. Leila tapped her feet and swung her body. She then rose up both arms and used them to draw circles in the air. A smile was plastered on her face. Following that, she shook her body on the stage, like a drunken woman unable to walk steadily. Some man whistled and threw some cash onto the stage. Leila looked charming and sexy as she was shaking her body. More men then throw money onto the stage.

Fast rock music blasted. Leila gave a great smile towards the audience and nodded her head crazily. Her hair was loosed upon her shoulders. With the violent movement of her head, her curly hair was messed up in a wild manner but that made her look more appealing in a mad way. Her dress flipped up as she danced passionately. Leila had carefully and intentionally dressed herself and used her curly hair wig to avoid suspicion. All these times, when she was dancing, her curly hair was her signature. Only few people in Eternity, or even the whole of Desiderata, knew what her real hair looked like.

Alex and Nixon were drooling as they stared at Angel. May also looked intently at Leila as she wondered in how many ways Leila was superior to her. Myolie, on the other hand, was observing Ron’s facial expressions and body language. There was no doubt that he was enjoying the performance from Angel but she can also see that Ron was busy watching the crowd. Myolie shook her head. “Ron Ng is indeed Ron Ng.”

Ron was impressed with Angel’s dance performance but at the same time, he cannot let his defense down. At this point of time, a big crowd was gathering at Eternity. Obviously this was a good chance for the infamous thief of Desiderata to strike. But half an hour had passed, there was still no movement. Ron then sipped his drink.

Suddenly, guys shouted and applauded loudly as Angel stepped down from the stage.

Raymond watched her carefully as she started to blink her eyes numerous times to capture the attention of some guys. She then used her finger to lure one guy to dance with her. Raymond silently waited for his turn but then his phone rang.

“Damn it.” Raymond cursed as he had to leave for some stupid business. He turned to look at Leila one more time before he left and Leila was dancing passionately with another guy. Raymond then rushed out of the pub.

Ron noticed a figure rushing out of the pub and thought that it was suspicious. Then again, the figure was very familiar and Ron made it out to be a male so most likely that figure could not be the thief. He still made a mental note to himself and his train of thoughts was broken off when Alex screamed.

Angel had chosen Alex as her next male dancing partner. While Alex rushed out, Ron’s eyes caught Leila’s eyes. At that moment, Ron thought he can sense that Leila was challenging him audaciously. However, Leila soon shifted her gaze back to Alex and began her dance with him.

The whole night seemed to be a wonderful night.

However, this night was the perfect beginning of the hide-and-seek game of Ron and Leila as their distance was drawn closer. But yet, Ron still did not realise it.

Angel smiled mischievously as she pushed Alex gently to go back. “We will meet again.” She whispered in Alex’s ears. Alex just put some money in her hands and walked back to their table in a dreamy state, repeating profusely, “She’s hot!”

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