*Alejandro's P.O.V*

I parked the car right in front of the club and alighted. I frowned as I adjusted my scarf and hat. I spotted a long queue by the entrance. A large muscular bouncer stood in front of the queue with a large notepad. I made my way past the queue admist protest and stood before the bouncer. His furious look switched to recognition. I shook hands with him and he let me in.

"Is your boss in?" I asked behind me.

"No." His deep voice boomed. "Official business matters."

Typical Tito. I nodded and walked on..

"Hey, he cut in line!" Someone yelled.

I scoffed as I made my way in. No one could recognise me besides the bouncer. It was funny how a hat and sunglasses could serve as a means of disguise. People can be surprisingly slow and gullible.

I walked towards the counter where a busty bartender was busy. I noticed two of her top buttons were undone. She clearly did not wear a bra.

"Good evening." She smiled. "What can I get you?"

"A martini." I replied.

"Coming right up." She bent down and retrieved the item from behind.

"Here you go." She placed it before me.

"Thank you."

"If there's anything else you need." She smirked, leaning forward so her cleavage was in view.

"And I mean anything ." Her voice was husky now. "I'll be willing to be of service."

"Thanks,I'll keep that in mind." I replied.

A pout appeared on her face and she resumed her activities.Fortunately, she didn't recognise me too. I shook my head. Women.I watched as the dancing increased and more people trooped in. Taking a sip from my glass, I went through what happened earlier in the day.

Tina Campbell. That woman was something. I just couldn't put a finger on it but she was an interesting character. I can't remember the last time I saw that confidence in a woman. It intrigued and at the same time frustrated me. I couldn't believe she would use my father to try and gain leverage over me. As tactical and smart as it sounded, it was a gamble on her part. Well, it paid off. She should count herself lucky that I was in a neutral mood at that time. Any other day and she would have found herself out the door.

But then I would have to face Padre.

I mentally facepalmed. I needed a relief

I watched as a stripper made her way into the crowd amidst screams. This was a new one, I noted. Obviously Crystal's replacement.She was quite tall,lithe and dressed for the occasion. Her perky breasts bounced in her bra and her pert ass jiggled as she strutted. Making her way around the pole, she danced to the music. She didn't have Crystal's sexual appeal but she beat her in dancing. She was magnificent and the small crowd of mostly men ate her up. I saw her eyes land on mine through the crowd and her lips curved to a smile .

The music ended and she dropped from the stage moments later to whistles and walked towards the exit. I saw her turn around as if waiting. I dropped my glass and made my way into the corridor. I saw her walk slowly. Sensing my presence,she spun round. As soon as she saw me, she added more sway to her hips and made her way past a bouncer on her left into the VIP room. I stopped by the bouncer and gave him a tip. His gruff look switched to a smile and he pulled the curtain to let me in.

The stripper sat on a sofa, cross-legged.

"I knew you couldn't resist me." She smiled. "Men can't."

I nearly shook my head. She was full of herself. She was fortunate that i just needed was a stress reliever and she fit in well. I moved towards her and she stood up while I sat. She straddled me, taking off her top. She made to take off my glasses and heart but I stopped her.

"No." I said.

I had a reputation to protect. I had always come to the club dressed in anonymous fashion. Either a hoodie or a hat covered my head, sunglasses over my eyes and a scarf around my neck.

"Okay." She raised her brows, confused. Then the smile was back on her face.

She kissed my forehead and then my nose. She made for my lips but I expertly tilted my head to the side, earning a pout from her. Moving downwards, she unstrapped my belt. She then took me into her mouth. Her skills didn't match her looks. It was nothing spectacular. After a while, she pulled out a condom from somewhere.

"Boss rules." She said. "Can't let you go raw."

I was almost tempted to laugh and tell her to tell me something I didn't know. And besides, Xibalba would rather have my soul than for me to have raw sex with a stripper. Or rather any woman.

She slipped the condom on and then mounted herself on me. Her eyes shut tight as she rode me. This was not what I expected. The pleasure wasn't there. I suddenly felt silly. But I started it. Might as well force myself to end it.

After a while, I clamaxed. She got off me.

"That was awesome." She said.

I shrugged and pulled out my wallet. I handed her the bills and her eyes went wide.

"This is $700." She said after counting it.

I didn't reply and made my way out.

"Wait." She called and I stopped. "Who are you?"

"That's not important." I replied and walked out.

Moments later I found myself back on the road. That was a wasted trip and didn't make me feel better. Instead I felt even filthiest. I turned my car at the bend when I realised something. The address on the road sign matched with the one Tina put on her resume. I pulled over into the street. Driving by, I spotted her apartment. My eyes widened on a new discovery.

I paused the car as I caught Tina's sillouhete by the window. That was definitely her bedroom. She moved about a bit and then stopped. She then pulled her shirt over her head. I swallowed as she reached behind to unclasp her bra. I violently shook my head out of the trance and drove away.

Hopefully, she wasn't aware.

Then again, why did I even do that?