Spike

I first heard a speaker called Michelle Ray use this quote in the early 1990s. The quote is often credited to Jerry Seinfeld, although the basic message is much older. For example (thanks Dr. N Ashraf) the ancient Tamil work Thirukkural (also called Tirrukural) includes the following words in its aptly titled chapter, Fearlessness in an Assembly.

Jade gulp her champagne she have no idea what this old man was saying with his gray hair styled,  as the speaker continue his speech, Clinton poked her gesturing with his hand for her to drink it slowly, she signal the waiter again for a flute of champagne.

"Trend Hunter's founder and CEO Jeremy Gutsche discuss what can happen when change and chaos are embraced, instead of being avoided and feared. Embracing the unknown can benefit a company by forcing it to adapt and reevaluate its current goals and strategies" jade listens attentively it seems like a class she always ditches in high school looks like she's listening however she's imagining being in her world. She did not for once looking Clinton's way she focused on the speech.

"Legendary CEO Steve Jobs discusses everything from preserving a brand's vitality and identity to ensuring consumer loyalty over time. These speeches by Steve remain relevant today and will likely in the future for their original insight" hands applauded as the speaker step down from the microphone, he looked a bit older like in his fifties, the classical music resumed, and Clinton asked jade for a dance, they started dancing.

"That was a great speech what's his name again," jade asked, Clinton, who told her.

"I think you should go over and talk with the CEO of good homes this is your only chance-

Clinton glance in his direction while he's still dancing with jade.

"Go sit at the bar and don't drink any more champagne you already had enough-

Jade sighed.

"I am not a baby stop with the champagne already" Clinton nodded as he left her, and she walked to the bar ordering something less alcoholic.

"Can I have something like a cocktail with a little top of vodka, not too much vodka something that is not champagne-

"Why cocktail when you can have a flute of fine flavor of champagne," a lady from behind said offering her a glass, jade having no idea who she is hesitated for a while.

"And who are you"? Jade asked tapping her fingers on the counter.

"Ohh my bad, Libya Rusher" she stretch out her hand for a handshake jade froze at that instance she only heard of her never seen her pictures or bother to search for her.

She dropped the hand after jade was taking so long. That wasn't professional of her to judge someone by what you were told, she didn't see Libya look embarrassed rather she smiled at her feeling like she understand why Kanye interrupted Taylor Swift on her awards saying Beyoncé had the best song of the year, years later on Beyoncé brought Taylor back on stage, women supporting women this is something like women hating women because another woman said a particular woman holds a vendetta!!!

"I am sorry I don't so much with hands" she cut in after conveying the disappointment on Libya's face.

"Is cool I know who you are jade Einstein the future daughter-in-law of Abraham, let's say Clinton's girlfriend, I saw both of you walk into the museum. You will make a perfect couple do I still need to hold this or- jade took the glass from her and place it on the bar countertop? She doesn't want to be more awkward with Rusher she's not going to wake up one morning seeing on the headline how disrespectful she is whereas she hasn't even married the man I meant the fake marriage she sign!!!!

"Nice to meet you Libya Rusher I am surprised you know everything about me-

"Ah ah don't start, you know Clinton and I have a history what baffles me is how no one ever heard of you" jade gulped the entire champagne she needed, if this girl is going to interrogate her then she better drink up to have the perfect answer she's not going to let anything ruin their plan, Clinton seems like he's taking forever he needs to appear to save her from Libya.

"I keep a low profile, I don't want all the attention right now," jade said, Libya took more extra champagne again giving her one.

"Well, no wonder Clinton looks like he's stuck-

"What do you mean stuck" jade cut in sharply.

"Perhaps I was so popular and the attention makes him sick, you know of Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott something like I was the Kylie in this situation-

Jade knew of them no need for her to explain further but she let her go ahead besides Kylie and Travis have the best relationship ever!!

"He always complains a lot plus I wonder why his real estate dreams aren't glooming yet uhhh mummy doesn't like it-

"Don't talk about Clinton like that he's very much mature and he can handle responsibilities, not a mama boy, and for the record, we are very much in love he isn't stuck, I know you hate to hear this Rusher it wasn't really about the media or attention as you call it, is really about you and your obsession with his mother" Libya look infuriated otherwise she keeps her calm.

"He's just using you, love! Clinton can't fall in love with anyone, he's a man whore I dealt with him for years with his cheating, if he doesn't get rid of his mom real soon she's going to ruin him, and as a son, he's supposed to take after his father instead-

"Thanks very much for the drink" jade tried to walk but her feet became weaker nervousness streamed into her nerves causing her to see blurry, Libya was saying something however she only saw-her lip move. Just as she wanted to slip and fall Clinton hold her, he took her to the car and then drove to the hotel.

Jade couldn't wake up so Clinton decide to let her sleep covering her up with the duvet, he couldn't sleep all night he kept pacing all night, walking to and fro around her bed.

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Clinton woke up feeling a tap on his shoulder it was the maid.

"Morning sir, she is awake I'm not so sure she looks very much okay" Clinton hastened to the bathroom jade was throwing up heavily, he held her calling the doctor immediately suddenly a transmitted call came in the department of police wants to investigate 🔬 jade Einstein Clinton couldn't believe his ears the hotel reception told him they are upstairs already.

"She's not feeling okay she needs a doctor-

"We have the best I promise you we won't let any arm get to her, for now, she's needed" Clinton declines their offer, and he demands to know why they wanna take her.

"About drugs, sir" Clinton glanced at jade age looking very tired and her eyes swollen the champagne has its way of dealing with her this time was different.

"Jade don't do drugs I can assure you that, she's probably tired after the party last night-

"With due respect, both of you weren't in the after party, we have to take her and run a few tests" Clinton refused, she blocked the path asking the officers to leave else they are going to lose their jobs while they were still arguing the doctor came in along with Libya, she spoke with police officers so they left without taking jade although she was still sleeping.

The doctor checked her heartbeat, blood, and body temperature,

"What's wrong with her doc," Clinton asked desperately Libya kept watching it occurs to her he was in love with jade, and he look so worried about losing her.

"You're worried" she cut in quietly from her corner, for a moment Clinton did not realize she was there he look surprised.

"Of course not, I brought her on this trip if anything happens to her automatically I am to be blamed," he said still pacing around.

"She's not who she said she is, how come she's not on anything Clinton is it some games- Clinton looked at her sternly drag her into one of the rooms from the doctor's hearing.

"What do you want, and what have you done to her because the last time I checked she was drinking with you" Libya chuckled.

"The next time you lay your filthy hands on me again you will regret it holds on is that an accusation or what, I just get the police off your back Clinton, and all you can say is accused me, is not my fault your silly girlfriend can't handle a drink wow I can't believe you're blaming me for that," she said in a high angry tone.

"I want you out of this suit don't ever show your face anymore here got it-

Jade stood her ground looking at him directly.

"Your jet leaves towards evening I'm coming along" Clinton couldn't believe his ears maybe she got to be joking.

"Why"? He asked quietly.

"To tell your mom you are practically lying to her who knows maybe she's the key how can you hide such a thing from me" Clinton didn't realize when he put his hands on her holding her up perhaps after now she's going to press charges like she always does.

"Take your hands off me jerk!!!" She kept slapping his hands away choking on him until he was satisfied he get his hands off her while Libya coughed hysterically gasping for air.

"Piece of shit" Libya spat on the floor gasping for more air.

"You're not coming along and you need to leave" Clinton slung the door open moving out when Libya cut in.

"Jade Einstein a sale rep in TRUNTS Clinton, how much you could stoop so low over your father's money because you failed as a realtor, if you don't do as I say the police will be back here not only that think about it- she coughed more before she could speak again.

"Your mom finally gets to know the truth and your bitch is not a good of a lair she might fool others not me, I'm flying with you whether you like it or not," she said her piece and walk out of the door jade was awake now they looked at each other before she takes the door and shut it.

Clinton took his time before coming out, the doctor prescribe drugs for her, he took Gus's things and leave for a few minutes they did not say a word to each other.

"So you're just gonna sit there and say nothing to me Clinton" jade cut in her eyes teary, why does she believe everything Libya told her last night?

"She found out about you, the police were here earlier to arrest you for allegedly doing drugs she somehow get rid of them, and now she owes us one-

"What do you mean owe, she drugged me last night Clinton we should be reporting" jade flared up in anger causing her to sit up.

"You don't have any evidence, first of all, you wouldn't have accepted her drink, I told you" Clinton angrily stood up from the armchair jade haven't seen him in such a mood she was terrified, he look very angry.

"What does she want Clinton" jade starts to cry quietly she couldn't vehemently deny she didn't spill some guts the last thing she could remember was defending Clinton the things that follow she can't comprehend it.

"I can't say jade, pack your bags we are going home" jade yelled at him to tell her what Rusher want, he did not respond rather he was busy making calls.

"So now the deal is off or what, I am sure I did not tell her what she wanted to know, I swear Clinton-

"Stop already, enough didn't you hear me the first time, pack your bag we are going home" jade life appear in front of her Brie was right she had flopped the bag her life is over whatever Libya thinks is the truth it better not be the truth.

Jade did not feel better, breakfast was set but Clinton wasn't there she couldn't eat as well. She sat at the table and waited for over thirty minutes he did not show up, and tears slowly roll down her eyes, over jade over.

Jade did not eat anything since the morning she only took her bath her luggage ready the worst part was the time seemed to tick so fast unlike other days, she heard the doorknob turn it wasn't Clinton but the room service, they helped her wheel her luggage downstairs all she held was her handbag and phone, she wasn't okay. The butler open the car for her hoping to see Clinton he wasn't there, so they headed to the airport, she walk so quickly into the jet ignoring the flight attendants, and whatsoever the shocking part above it all was Libya Rusher sitting down comfortably sipping her glass of champagne and a plate of fruits she throws the strawberry into her mouth stylishly.

Jade walked past her without uttering a word, Clinton wasn't anywhere she went straight to the cabin they both kissed before landing in England it happened he's watching Netflix, distracted from the door opening he looked at the door then went back watching the Netflix like jade wasn't standing there.