Business Tycoon's Dirty Little Secret

Chapter 2

                Justin finished his work and immediately got up to get ready for the gala. He got freshened up and went to the array of selection of the suits. Ms. Rose had out done herself as usual. She had sent at least 10 suits to select from. All of them were of his top quality. They screamed money just like he wanted them to. In this corporate jungle, whoever had the most money was at the top. Not that Justin needed to show off, after all even if he went in ragged clothes he would be given the entry with utmost respect. In fact he's sure it would be taken as a fashion statement. But nevertheless he selected a navy blue three-piece suit with stripped black shirt and blue dress pants. He chose fiery red tie and black leather shoes. He hooked a broach on his left pec.  He styled his hair to look impeccable. 

                 He took one look in the mirror, just to see everything was in place. He grabbed his phone and wallet and was ready to leave. He went to the elevators within 25 minutes and was on his way to the parking. He used the general elevators rather than his private one. He did this from time to time. This is the time when he graced his own people with his presence. On the way to the parking, the elevator stopped on several levels as it was the time for most people to get off work. But still no one dared to enter the cabins. They just politely wished him to which he nodded from time to time.  

                  He saw the limousine waiting right in front of the building. Maxwell greeted him and opened the door for him. Justin got in and they were swiftly on their way to the charity gala. He sat inside looking out the window pondering on different aspects of his life. He saw the city go by and felt as if the life was also going  pass him as well. He felt as if he was standing there stationary while the world was moving on the speed of the  light. He knew this feeling of loneliness all too well. Yes he had family, but still no one knows him through and through. It's not their fault, he only shows a side of him to anyone, he has never met someone with whom he can be himself. Anyone hearing his thoughts would think that he is just a rich man crying wolf because he didn't get what he wanted. What people forget is that it does get lonely on the top.

                 He was pulled out of his thoughts when Maxwell pulled his car in the parking of the gala. The place was littered with cars dropping off the esteemed guests who were immediately surrounded by the ever present mob of paparazzi. Maxwell pulled in the line of cars and dropped Justin just in front of the red carpet. Yes you heard right, the setting had a red carpet and paparazzi and felt more like a Hollywood award show rather than a charity gala. The photographers went crazy when they saw Justin. They started snapping photos from all directions and asked him for different posses. Justin of course didn't listen to any of the demands but gave his usual signature front and side pose. He gave a small reserved smile to the photographers before entering the venue. 

               His entry here was also received with the same enthusiasm. A commotion was created when someone spotted him and gave an excited cry. He knew what they saw: A 6'2'' tall white guy with dusty blonde hair which made him look more like a surfer than a businessman. Bright teal green eyes, prominent cheek bones with a sharp jawline. An athletically built body clad in one of the most expensive designer suits strutting towards them as confidence oozed out of his every pore. Girls wanted him while guys wanted to be him. He could imagine what was going on in everyone's mind. The mixture of lust, envy and jealousy was very evident on the faces of his audience. He gave a small nod or a stiff smile to a few of his associates but no one else caught his eye. 

                  That was until he saw an elegant woman dressed in a black cocktail gown, her hair in a beautiful knot sitting on top of her head, light brown eyes and a big smile on her lips. She stood there talking to someone as she was still to notice his arrival. Justin gravitated towards her and bent down to kiss her cheek while coming from behind. She gave a startled cry initially but her smile returned with extra love and care in her eyes when she saw Justin.