Chapter 5 Shopping Spree

• Hailee woke to the smell of a delicious aroma coming from the kitchen. In less than fifteen minutes she shower and dress in Michael pajama pants and tee shirt, letting her hair loose down her back she made her way into the kitchen after putting her dress in the washer. 
• Michael was busy at the stove and didn't see her coming in until she was next to him. She takes a knife and starts chopping the onions he had out, impressed at the way she handles the knife he had to ask, "how do you cut the onions like a master chef being surround by servants all your life?" 
• She seem lost for a while, a genuine sweet smile playing on her lips, "When I started college I was room mate with a girl from India, she wanted to become a chef, her parents had other plans in her future which is to get a degree and then marry. She taught me a thing or two in the kitchen, she recently open her own Indian Cuisine restaurant." 
• Michael felt relief flooding through him at this revelation, somehow he feels better knowing she didn't lock herself away from the world, that she had friends, "maybe we can stop by her cuisine someday." He didn't realise he mean that until the words were out of his mouth and the dazzling smile on her face make him want to fulfill all of her wishes. 
• "One day we will, she will be happy!" Hailee gush, she was happy by just the thought of seeing Anushka again. Once a week if she's home Sam would take her and her mom on a family dinner at some very popular, very stylish restaurant, one day she had suggested to try out the Indian cuisine her friend own and the look Sam give her was one of disgust, "Lee dearest we don't mingle with the low class, only the best. We eat at the best place, dressed in only the best and associate with people of our class. That's why we're winners!" She hated it when he would called her Lee. 
• After they finish their egg skillet Michael hands her a garment bag, opening it she saw a spaghetti strap yellow sun dress, a white sandal and white cotton panties. She thank him and was about to walk to her room when he stop her mid way, "we're heading out in a bit, I'll be in the hallway, waiting for when you're done." 
• She nods then walk to the room, she locks herself in the bedroom and puts on the dress, it fits her perfect, the tag was still on so she knows he had to bought them and knew her size. Walking back to the hallway she saw him dress casually in a polo shorts and a white shirt. 
• Michael lifts his head and look at Hailee, when he called the store to order, he answer every question the sales girl, Vanessa had asked about Hailee, she knows her job very well because from his sight he could see the dress fits just right. 
• Taking her hands, he walk to the elevator and press the button to the garage. Soon they were driving away in his Mustang, she turn to him, "where are we going?" 
• He grins, "what do girls like doing the most?" 
• She think for a while then respond, "pretend they don't like food but would practically dig in like a starving pig once they're alone." 
• He laughs, a hearty rich, deep laugh. "I didn't see you have any problem gobbling down the ham and eggs this morning although you had company, makes me question if you were raise among pigs." 
• She turns to him sadness on her beautiful face, "they were worst." 
• Michael mentally slap his himself for making fun of a serious situation, "I'm sorry Hailee, I didn't think." 
• She smile at him, a humorless smile "I know, I'm sorry for getting your humor too late." 
• He looks at her, she's not like other girls, she's not normal or average, she's in a dark place right now and needs his help, he'll give it to her wholeheartedly. "We're here, time to do some shopping!" He says enthusiastically. She looks at the name of the store, Rising Star Fashion. She don't know much about shopping but she know this isn't a place the women in her mother circle would shop and that's what made it all the more appealing to her.
• Walking in the store he ask the girl at the front for Vanessa. Hailee looks at him and wonder to herself how many girls have he brought here and if orange hair from last night was one of them. Vanessa walks on high stiletto, making her way to them, "you ask for me specifically?" She was looking at Michael batting her eyelashes suggestively. 
• Michael clears his throat, "yes I call this morning and order some clothes for my friend here." Oh so they don't know each other Hailee thought with relief coursing through her body. Then realise he call her a friend, they aren't intimate or anything but from her fantasy last night she sure wish they were. She mask her disappointment and reprimand her thoughts for straying.
• Still looking at Michael, Vanessa ask "is it not the right size?" She turns to looks at Hailee, "my my my, look how gorgeous it looks on you!" 
• Before Hailee could say anything Michael butts in, "I'll like for you to take her around and let her pick everything that suits her." Squeezing Hailee hands he look her in the eyes, "don't worry about the price, just shop! I'll be over there waiting." He points to a secluded spot where a set of sofa was situated. 
• Hailee left with Vanessa browsing and trying on different outfits, the store owner at that time happens to look at the camera monitor and see Hailee, her face wasn't hard to miss being plaster 24 hours on the television.
• He pick up the phone and dial, he was already counting the rewards and good favor this will get him, "Theodore here from Rising Stars Fashion store, I'll like to speak with the mayor please." 
• The female on the other end speak in monotone, "what's the purpose of this call?" 
• "Its about his daughter." Theodore was pleased with himself. 
• "Please hold a minute sir" the call was on hold, in less than 30 seconds the mayor voice came on, "what do you know about my daughter?" 
• "She's in my store, shopping. Its the Rising Star Fashion located on Fifth Bel Vue Avenue." 
• "Ok I'm sending my guards, they'll be there in twenty minutes, make sure she doesn't leave." The mayor said. 
• "Ok sir I will, what about the reward?" The line clicked. Theodore had a big, creepy smile on his face, thinking of how he'll spend this money on his mistress, he can already imagine the deep, dark depraved act she'll let him do to her and maybe get a video of it. What do these bitches think you make them mistress for anyways if you wanted straight vanilla sex then you would have been home in your own bed next to your wife. He adjust the excitement in his pants before sending a text to Vanessa:
• Theodore: that customer you're with, stall her. I'm on my way to have a word with her.
• Vanessa read the text and puts back the phone in her pocket. Hailee had pick a few crop tops, some long and short sleeve designer shirts, a few blouses, two hoodies, some denim shorts, skinny jeans, pencil skirts and dresses. She turn to Vanessa, "I think this will do." 
• Vanessa laughs, "I was order to get you everything, let's go look at some shoes." She picked some high heels, sandals and flats. Next they went to the lingerie section, Hailee picked her comfortable cotton panties, some bras and a few silk and satin night gowns. On the mannequin was a blue baby doll lace lingerie with panty hose, a lace bra and lace crotchless panties. Feeling bold she take it also. 
• "This is it." She turn to Vanessa. 
• Vanessa gulp quickly, "you sure? There's so much you haven't seen yet." 
• "Yes, now let's cash" Hailee walks to the cashier and Vanessa laid out everything to be cashed. 
• Michael saw the ladies return and at the same time a distinguish black tint car pulls up outside, he walks swiftly and held onto Vanessa hands tightly and ask, "who did you call?" 
• Vanessa stammers not understanding what's going on, the only time she watch television is for the Grammys and famous modeling, "I-I-I-I didn't... call-call no-no-no one." 
• He breathes down her neck, "you sure about that missy?" 
• She inhale sharply, thinking he's a criminal and the police is after him, she dont want to be in his bad book, "Mr. Theoodddore-Theodore my boss had text me to stall the pretty young lady." She pulls out her phone showing him the text. 
• He pulls out a wad of bills throwing it to Vanessa, "keep the change." 
• He held onto Hailee hands and quickly walks out to his car. 
• The next day Rising Star Fashion was burnt down, the remains DNA would confirm it to be that of Theodore.