CHAPTER 5 A Blonde And A Brunette

　　Damon’s POV

　　The auction has started. I and my father were having seating in the VIP section as usual. From these kinds of auctions, my father has only bid once for a special painting and that was alone so he can give it back to its rightful owner. But his status doesn’t allow him to be anywhere but in the VIP section even if he is not a regular bidder.

　　That meant the first row. One that we could see anything from. The auction took place in a theatre. It was owned by one of the attendees.

　　Damon: When is this shit going to start? We have a real business to attend to!

　　Michael: Could you please calm down? This IS business!

　　I shrug at my father and return to look at the stage. My plan was to come here observe the situation and act accordingly so I can finally end this circus. But peace was the last thing I should be expecting to find in this place. A moment later I feel someone coming to sit next t me and unfortunately, he felt the need to make his presence aware to us.

　　Richard: Well, well who do we have here?

　　Michael: Richard.

　　My dad and this asshole exchange handshakes. But when he comes at me I just give him a glare threatening enough to keep him at arm's length.

　　Richard Leone: Oh I see the same old grumpy Damon right?

　　Damon: What do you want Richard?

　　I try to keep my voice under control even though my hate for that man is no secret.

　　Richard: Nothing much. Just to buy two girls here I heard they come in a great package, body attitude, and skills if you know what I mean. And of course, to get on your nerves it’s such a bonus truly!

　　I ignore his mockery and try not to cause a scene right here and now. I look at the man waiting for a different answer hoping that I didn’t hear that right!

　　Damon: What the fuck are you talking about?! What girls?!

　　He smiles wickedly as if pleasantly surprised.

　　Richard: That’s an interesting twist! The Tenner's have no idea of what is going to happen today?! Shame! I thought that today's host was your friend!

　　I can feel my anger boiling up inside me as he continues talking. Right now I would gladly beat him to death with my bare hands!

　　Richard Leone is one of the most powerful mafia bosses in New York. He is a drug lord and he runs most of the casino's in Los Angeles.

　　How he does it from here? Easy! He gives the orders. And with all the vehicles he owns? Traveling to LA would be a matter of hours.

　　Since I was a child and my father was teaching me about the rules in the business I knew that dirty money was always a part of the game. The night world is not ruled by saints and that is a common secret. But the problem with Richard is we have no control over him. If we bid chances are nobody is gonna raise the price. Most of them have their money in our bank.

　　Everyone but him! That’s what makes him unpredictable and as a result…dangerous.

　　I am ready to stand up and make him give me a better answer! But the lights start deeming and everyone goes to their seats.

　　Damon: *mumbling* Fucking bastard!

　　Michael: Son, please!

　　I roll my eyes at my father... not sure if he actually understood what the man just said! I catch sight of the presenter who gets on the stage.

　　Presenter: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! WELCOME TO TONIGHT'S AUCTION! THE NIGHT IS GOING TO BE LONG FOR THOSE WHO CHOOSE WISELY! BECAUSE TONIGHT WE HAVE SOME SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS! I WOULD RECOMMEND YOU STAY TIL THE END! YOU WON'T REGRET IT!

　　The theatre is full by now and everybody is looking at the stage with a smile as if they are witnessing a Broadway show. Everyone starts clapping and the auction starts.

　　Some time goes by and some gemstones got sold. I don't understand why people buy them in their primal form… that's really a waste of money! Two paintings also got sold. I would swear that one was stolen from the metropolitan museum and was all over the news the last week!

　　Presenter: AND NOW LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! AS WE ARE REACHING THE END OF THIS LOVELY MEETING! I HAVE TWO SURPRISES FOR YOU! THE FIRST ONE!

　　He gestures to the centre of the stage and all the lights focus there. Two women with the same lingerie appear on the stage. One brunette and one blonde. Both of them with perfect hair and makeup as if straight out of the salon. They start posing like they are in a playboy photo shoot and the audience goes crazy. They take this as a sign to smile at the audience and start blowing kisses. One of them winks straight at me.

　　Damon: *whispers* That's fucking disgusting!

　　Presenter: TWO WOMEN AT THE PRICE OF ONE! A BLONDE AND A BRUNETTE! THEY KNOW HOW TO MOVE AROUND THE HOUSE USING THEIR HANDS AND NOT ONLY! IF PLEASURE WAS KNOCKING AT YOUR DOOR, WOULD YOU REALLY DARE TO TURN IT AWAY?!

　　That's fucking sick! And the one with brown hair cannot even be considered a "brunette"! I don't understand how any human being would get this low for money, willingly at least...

　　But as far as I know, it’s not the first time this is happening. That has happened once before, although I wasn't presented, thankfully, the woman was willing to go through this shit I don't know why.

　　Richard on the other hand seems like he has a different opinion.

　　Richard: Fucking sexy!

　　Presenter: AND THE PRICE STARTS FROOOM 500.000$!!!

　　Do people start bidding.

　　"SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND"

　　Another one

　　"SEVEN HUNDRED THOUSAND"

　　And another one

　　"SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND"

　　Voices are heard of greedy people who god knows what they have in mind for those poor women who think this is their ticket to a better life.

　　Richard: ONE MILLION.

　　Of course, the asshole would pay for the whores! Even though I feel like they don’t deserve to fall into that predator’s hands.

　　We hear gasps as he says the price he is willing to pay. The two women literally squeal at their place from excitement.

　　Presenter: ONE MILLION! ONE MILLION ONE!

　　Silence

　　Presenter: ONE MILLION TWO!

　　Silence