Perfect SCARS

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I ordered an Uber 🚖 to pick me from the house to the meeting venue where I would meet with Mr Ibrahim the manager

We were stucked in traffic for over two hours and Mr Ibrahim had repeatedly kept calling..

When we finally pulled over at the chicken republic he had asked us to meet.. I paid the driver and called Mr Ibrahim.. I wasn't expecting him to come out from the eatery. I thought he only used it as a description to locate his office easily but apparently we are having a meeting in a busy eatery

Mr Ibrahim was a round short man talks faster than he hears. He ask me to place my order and I requested for a pack of juice while he ordered a large meal and from the looks on the table.. This is not his first meal

We talked about basic work issues and the problem with the goods crossing the border.....

Mr Ibrahim seem to know everything and doesn't need my help.. Because he won't even let me finish a sentence  before he jumps in with something else entirely.

I had to listen to the same explanations over again and watch him eat like he's on death patrol.. He was talking and swallowing at the same time

He's face was covered in sweat and his mouth with food.... Now I know why he'd fixed the meeting here..
It was disgusting and when I couldn't take it anymore I excused myself to use the rest room...

The eatery was busy perhaps it lunch hour.. I pushed my way to the rest room and two ladies were fixing their makeup in front of the mirror .. I went into the toilet and try to clear my head from all the rubbish Mr Ibrahim has been saying since morning

I was about to come out of the toilet when a calm voice started talking

"Hello... Hi, we are calling to confirm the time for the conference on Saturday "

The receiver on the other hand spoke for a while before she continued

"Am Victoria, Mrs Jackson's PA"

"Ohhh OK... So by 11 am"
"How's the security for the day...... Yeah we want to know so there won't be any problem... Alright then... I'll get back to you after I speak with my boss... "

I just like how she talks and when I walked out of the toilet... She didn't look bad at all

She reminded me of Britney, well maybe she's more fashionable than my assistant but immediately she introduced herself as a PA on the phone.. I just wanted to see her

She noticed how awkwardly I was looking at her while pretending to wash my hands

"Is there a problem miss "
She asked

"No not at all.... Am just admiring your lipstick 💄 "

"Ohhh thanks "

"What shade is it"

"its maroon... "

Of course I know it's maroon.. I just needed to make a conversation out of my foolishness

"ohh really... What brand is this pls"

"It's zaron.... You should try it, all my makeup stuff I get it from them.. Their products are fab"

"I'll keep that in mind.... thanks "

I walked out of the rest room and back into the noisy area....
Mr Ibrahim was eating as expected.. This time its meatpie

He smiled when I approached him and point at his meatpie

"Welcome... I got one for you "

"No thanks "

"All You foreigners... Keep eating less all in the name of keeping shape ... It's very funny... We take pride in what we eat. Eating good is healthy living "

"Who are trying to convince ... Me or yourself "

He laughed..

"you are very funny "

"Are You done eating so we can continue with our meeting "

"Ohh we are not done... I mean what is left to discuss "

"Alot.. Mr Ibrahim, alot for starters where's your office, where's the company's warehouse "

He cracked and laugh again

"Of course I will show you all that in due time "

"Who's due time... Yours or mine... It seems you have forgotten who had to come all the way from united states for this "

"i know Miss, but I just thought I'd just start with introduction since you only just got back yesterday "

"I dont need a tour.... Mr Ibrahim, I didn't come here to play . I came here for business... So excuse me if I don't enjoy watching you eat all day.. And talk nonsense "

"You think... Am saying nonsense "
His face formed a frown but I could only care less
I raised my shoulder...

"Then You must be clueless about business... Which is understandable since you are just a lawyer... I've been doing this for over fifteen years.. I know how the drill, so yes we have ups and downs but we'll eventually pull through "

"OK.... So maybe am not a business woman and I have no clue about what you are saying but I know when a particular goods is being hoarded for countless times in a year, its simple indicates that the people in charge are slacking and why won't there when they don't even report to work everyday.... .or even connive with the custom agents to continually hold the goods so you can settle both scores ".
He tries to talk but I didn't let him

"It doesn't take a genius to know what being a sly means... And yes being a lawyer I know these things.. am not just any lawyer. I've defended and exposed people like you several times... So I know the drill"

"You must be out of your mind... What makes you think you can just come here and accuse me of such... Who the hell do you think you are "
He raised his voice

"You already know Mr Ibrahim.. Am Genesis Brown "

"To hell with you ". He stood up

"Sit down... Am not done here.. If you want to keep enjoying this benefits.. Eating like an addict. You better sit down this minute "

He was reluctant at first.. Looking like he wants to punch someone before taking back his seat

"Now here's what going to happen... I can't stop you from being the sly that you are... But you are not going to make it with this one. Tell your people to release those goods and lay low for as low as am here... I would bother you if you don't bother me because I have things I need to fix so I won't have time to supervise as much as I should but if you screw me over I'll mess you badly .....Do You understand me,. Are we on the same page Mr Ibrahim "

He nods and look away.
I know I can't trust him but I need him to think I do... At least for the main time