She tried to clean the tears rolling down my cheeks with the back of her right hand. Things will get better soon, Shirley. 

I nodded and smiled while the dimple on my cheek showed. She's happy to see that broad smile on my face.

 My late mother’s sense of fashion took a turn on me. Even my casual clothes look great on me. All our outfits fit us well, it doesn't show how poor we are even for a second.

“I'm sorry I couldn't get here on time”. The traffic was fucking bad. The cabman apologized. He kept me waiting for a whole hour. I was losing all my patience. But I just have to calm down.

Take me to this address, while I headed over a white paper containing the address to Debbie's house to him. The weather was sunny and therefore hot. I couldn't wait to get to my destination.

“Please, do you know the address you're going to or it's your first time?” The cabman asked. I genuinely didn't feel like even altering a word. I'm still pissed off after making me wait for such a long time.

Ouch!!!!

It's so nice to have you here. Debbie gave me a warm hug. I've been expecting you for a decade now. I ignored her and was still wearing a long face. She presumed it was because of stress from the journey.

Feel at home, she showed me around the house. You have a beautiful home, I confessed finally with a smile.

I was a bit tired and needed to take a nap after that experience. 

Nevertheless, I was still having doubts about this work. My instinct keeps telling me otherwise but I don't have an option either.

This bar is very beautiful and cool. We will get rich clients here, Debbie whispered into my ears while she was dancing in her high heels, wearing a mini skirt that one could see her inner wears if she bent down. Tonight will be hot, Debbie said while sipping a beer and dancing.

I sincerely was so uncomfortable sitting there, I was only sipping a fruit juice.

As days unfolded I got used to the business of the day, booking clients here and there. The aim is to make more money and support my poor family. Since I'm their only hope.

It's Saturday morning.

Bitch, where are you going, looking all pretty and mind-blowing. I giggled and ignored Debbie, while concentrating on my makeup.

I'm going to see a client in the bar, near the grocery shop along the main road. I answered while I bent down to pick up my golden bag on the bed. 

Such a pretty and hot bitch, I smirked at him. Gilbert, let's go straight to the point. Time is precious to me. I hate wasting it unnecessarily.

A week? That's great. Since you need my service for a week, your payment will be $5000. 

What!! That's extreme, Shirley. I can't take less than that, I answered quickly with a serious face. 

He mentioned a price less than what I even accept for a day, I nearly poured the beer on his ugly face. 

I sobbed at him and left the bar angrily. What does this idiot take me for? A cheap whore. Never!!

The day is not going to be good for me. I presumed.

I started my engine and left. This old Corolla car is the one I've been managing for some time now. It needs to be worked on, I said to myself. 

The responsibility on me is too much, how can I buy another car now? Payment of my sisters' fees is in the pipeline.

Uhmm!!!

I was not even a quarter way closer to the house and the car's engine suddenly stopped. In the middle of nowhere. I called my mechanic several times, but he wasn't picking up. I was stranded. Looking frustrated.

Unexpectedly, a white Range Rover stopped closer to my car. I sincerely hoped that this person would help me out of this place because all the cars were moving speedily since it was a highway.

What's wrong with your car? he asked while walking towards me. A young, rich and handsome young man. His muscular figure is breath taking. I couldn't stop staring and admiring him.

My……my car's engine suddenly stopped, Sir. My mechanic is not answering my calls either. I'm stranded here.

This is my neighbourhood. His driver quickly brought his phone out and he made a call. I didn't know who he was calling, maybe his mechanic, I said silently to myself.

My mechanic will come to fix your car but you can't be in this hot sun waiting for him.

Follow me home and wait for me. When it is fixed, it will be brought to the house then you will drive home. How about that, pretty?

I was now confused about what to do. How can I follow a total stranger home? I didn't have a choice here either.

You have a beautiful space here. I must confess. This mansion is very big and beautiful, I whispered to myself.

Thank you. This is where I'm managing, he said proudly. He offered her water, and we got talking, while I was waiting for my car to be fixed.

I'm Harry, while he stretches his right hand to me. I'm also Shirley, and I stretched my hand to accept to show friendship. 

We talked more as if we had known each other for a while. There's always a first time to everything. As the saying goes. He is a good man, I said to myself.

The way he looks at me shows vividly he's interested in me, but he can't open up to me immediately. My mind kept on assuming things at every given opportunity.

Your car is ready after he drops a call. I was super happy. I thanked him. He gave me his card and gave him mine as well. 

I opened my mouth wide in surprise when I saw the company he works with on his 

card. This guy is swimming in dollars!!!

Where's that bitch? I'm back home. I called out to Debbie.