Eddie walked leisurely through the narrow streets of Warsaw, enjoying his second day in the city with his job as a cleaning service worker at a nightclub. The cool night air made Eddie feel refreshed. He wore his work uniform, a black shirt and black pants, which had become his daily attire. With steady steps, he headed towards the nightclub where he worked, "Luminous," which was already beginning to fill up with patrons.Eddie really enjoyed his job. The atmosphere of the nightclub, full of music and laughter, made him feel alive. Every night, he witnessed various characters with their own stories. Although his job was quite simple, cleaning the floors, wiping down tables, and ensuring everything looked tidy, Eddie found happiness in this routine.That night, Eddie arrived earlier than usual. He greeted his coworkers, the bartenders, the DJ, and the waiters with a friendly smile. "Luminous" was starting to fill up with incoming guests. The music blared loudly, pumping adrenaline into
"Eddie! Your girl has arrived!"The shout from Eddie's coworker prompted him to quickly leave the bathroom to greet the girl who had come to see him. Eddie's friend smirked cynically, raising both eyebrows. "I'm jealous, you haven't even been working here for a month, and there's already a clingy woman. That weird red hair charm of yours is undeniable!""Just normal, I just have a better aura than all of you. Congrats on the overtime, I've done everything well and will leave now. Bye. And don't forget to clean the toilet, because so many people will throw up tonight."Eddie's friends could only snort in annoyance at Eddie's words.Eddie walked out to the front of the club and found Anna waiting. She looked a lot better since their first encounter. Her eyes were clear, and she wore a bright smile that lit up her face. "Hi, Eddie!" she called out, waving enthusiastically."Hey, Anna. How are you doing?" Eddie asked, genuinely happy to see her."I'm doing great, thanks to you," she replie
Eddie returned to his hotel room, feeling a mix of exhaustion and satisfaction after a long shift at the nightclub. He tossed his jacket onto the bed and plopped down into the chair by the small desk. Pulling out his phone, he decided it was time to check in with his younger sister, Jennifer. They hadn’t spoken in a few days, and he missed her.He dialed Jennifer’s number and waited as the phone rang. After a few moments, she picked up. “Eddie! Hey, how are you?”“Hey, Jen! I’m good, just got off work. I’m working at a nightclub now, you know. It’s called Luminous. Not bad, really. How about you?”There was a brief pause on the other end of the line. Eddie could almost hear her thinking. When Jennifer finally spoke, her voice was barely above a whisper. “Eddie, I don’t know what to do…”Eddie sat up, alarmed by the change in her tone. “Jen, what’s wrong?”Jennifer took a shaky breath. “I saw Douglas with another woman today. He was...he was cheating on me, Eddie. I confronted him, and
Eddie woke up to the sound of his phone buzzing on the bedside table. He rubbed his eyes and reached for it, seeing Jennifer's name flashing on the screen. He answered with a groggy voice, "Hey, Jen. What's up?""Hey, Eddie! I've decided I'm coming to visit you in Poland for five days," Jennifer announced cheerfully.Eddie sat up in bed, suddenly wide awake. "That's great news, Jen! When are you arriving?""I've already booked my flight. I'll be landing in Warsaw this afternoon," Jennifer replied excitedly. "Can't wait to see you!"Eddie smiled, feeling a mix of excitement and slight nervousness. He hadn't seen Jennifer since their last conversation, and now she was coming to visit him in Poland. He quickly got ready, showered, and dressed before heading out to the airport.Arriving at Warsaw Chopin Airport, Eddie scanned the arrivals board for Jennifer's flight. He spotted her among the crowd, waving eagerly as she approached him with a big smile. They exchanged a warm hug, and Eddie
Eddie stepped away from the waiting area, his mind racing with a mix of adrenaline and concern. The incident had escalated quickly, catching him off guard. As he moved through the club, he could feel the weight of the situation settling on his shoulders. The man on the sofa was a member of a dangerous criminal group, and Eddie knew this could complicate things further.He made his way to the front of the club, where the chaos of the night continued with music still blaring and patrons unaware of the drama that had just unfolded. Eddie focused on his tasks, clearing tables, and ensuring everything looked normal despite the recent disturbance. His thoughts kept returning to Jennifer—his sister, now caught in the crosshairs of danger.After a few moments, Eddie's coworker approached him, wiping his hands with a rag. "Eddie, I cleaned the guy up. He's coming to now. Are you alright?"Eddie nodded, though his expression was grim. "Thanks for helping out. I need to make sure everything's und
Eddie caught the sound of Jennifer’s voice amid the arriving patrons, and when he approached, he was stunned to see her with a young man. "What?" Eddie muttered in frustration, his eyes locking onto his sister with a blend of anger and disbelief. Not one to stand idly by, Eddie quickly made his way over to Jennifer.The young man with Jennifer eyed Eddie, who was soon followed by Jennifer's gaze. "Ah, Simon! What’s wrong?""Can we talk for a moment?" Eddie asked, his tone leaving no room for argument.Jennifer shrugged nonchalantly before following Eddie. He led her down a corridor towards the restroom, away from the noisy crowd. Once they were out of earshot, Eddie’s anger erupted."I don’t want to see you making any more foolish mistakes in this town just because you’re heartbroken. If you still want to be here, you better go back and take all the inheritance given by... our father and give it to me. Let me call our family lawyer and have all your names changed back to mine."Eddie
Eddie glared at Jennifer with intense anger. They were in the hotel room, and the tension between them could be felt from a distance. Jennifer, with a face showing exhaustion and frustration, sat on the edge of the bed while Eddie stood before her with clenched fists."You need to go back to New York, Jen," Eddie said firmly. "Three days in Poland and you've already turned my life upside down."Jennifer lifted her head, looking at Eddie with a mixture of emotions. "You can't just kick me out, Eddie. I came here because I needed a place to heal."Eddie shook his head in frustration. "Heal? Jen, all you've done here is create problems. You meet strangers, bring them to the club, and now we're caught in a more complicated situation."Jennifer stood up, unable to contain her anger any longer. "So, it's my fault? You think changing identities and leaving everything behind will solve our problems? That doesn't make any sense, Eddie.""I did all of this to protect you!" Eddie shouted. "After
Eddie quickly downed a tall glass of beer, feeling a sense of relief he hadn’t experienced in days. Jennifer’s return to New York had lifted a heavy burden off his shoulders. He no longer had to constantly worry about her getting into trouble or spiraling deeper into her heartbreak."Where's your sister? Usually, she's already seated there, ready to flirt with the guys who come," Deon, Eddie's friend and coworker, asked as he joined him at the bar."She's back in New York," Eddie replied, a hint of relief in his voice. "That's why I can relax. Otherwise, when I come back from work, or when I have time off like now, I'd definitely be busy keeping an eye on her.""I see. By the way, I want to offer you a job. You might be interested, because from the looks of it, you don't seem suited to be in a bar," Deon remarked, a sly grin spreading across his face.Eddie raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "I see. By the way, I want to offer you a job. You might be interested, because from the looks of it