Her Ex's Boss

Nate was sitting on a bed in his jail cell as A guard walked up to the cell.

He looked at them.

"Nathaniel Johnson your bail has been posted."

"Really?" he asked.

The guard nodded.

"Follow me," they ordered as Nate followed them down the hallway.

Once Nate was finally cleared to leave he walked out the front door of the jail.

He was only out for a few seconds when black Escalade pulled up next to him the passenger window rolled down Jacob was sitting inside wearing a suit and shades.

"Get in he demanded.

Nate took a step back.

"Thanks but I can call an uber," he told him.

"In one phone call, you can be back in jail.... Again get in," he ordered.

Nate slowly made his way back into the SUV sitting across from Jacob the driver adjusted his mirror looking at bate for a second before looking back at the road and driving off from the jail.

"What going on Nate questioned Jacob.

He could feel Jacob's eyes burn a hole through him even with his shades on.

" I need a favor from you."

"Is it about paying you back...."

Jacob shook his head.

"You work for me why would I bail you out and expect the money back."

Nate sat back seeing his point.

"So what do you want, why are you here?"

"Look I scratch your back now you scratch mine," he answered.

Nate felt his stomach drop.

"What's the favor?' he questioned.

"First I need you to testify against Crystal.

Nate's eyes grew wide.

"Why would you want me to do that he asked

"You know she's behind it...You and her were the only two that knew where I lived in New York."

"Well, then you shouldn't have any problem testifying against her then?" Jacob raised his brow.

"I'm not sure if that's a good idea.," Nate said shaking his head.

He didn't feel right about this.

"It's either her or you," Jacob told him.

"Is that all he asked changing the subject.

"No, I also need one more thing."

"Which is?"

"Since I bailed you out I'm not expecting cash but an I owe you if you will,"l Jacob explained.

"An I owe you?" Nate said confused.

"Yep I get to call one favor, and I expect you to do it for me."

Nate felt like he was making a deal with the devil.

"Do you agree to this?" Jacob asked.

Nate wanted to say no, but he knew if shit hit the fan it was going to hit him and he needed to be there for his child.

"Yea I agree but I also want two things from you he asked playing his cards.

"Ok, what is it."

"I want to keep my job."

"Ok, I can do that and whats the second thing you want."

Nate sighed.

"I know we don't like each other but let's not let our issues get in the way of our kids."

"I can do that Jacob told him.

Nate was surprised at how easy going Jacob was.

"You sure."

"I'm always sure he replied as the car stopped.

"We here the driver said.

Nate was about to open his door when Jacob stopped him.

"Before you go let's shake on it,"he said holding his hand out.

Nate looked at his hand for a moment before taking Jacobs hand.

They both looked each other dead in the eyes as they shook hands.

After that Nate made his way out of the car to see he was in front of his house, he turned to see the car was down the road.

Do you think Nate or Jacob will keep their agreement?

What do you think is Jacob's motive behind this?