"Don't you think I have no purpose staying here with you people?" I asked. He ignored me and proceeded to eat while Ruth and the other three guys stared at me. It was the next morning; I had spent my night in a basement bedroom.
"You do actually "Ruth stated, I raised my eyebrows." You have been reported missing by Mr. Tyler Hall who I assume is your father, a very powerful man. I assume you ran away because ...reasons, but have nowhere stayed because the police are searching for you now. "
How could they find out who my father is that fast?
"We can provide you protection from police and in turn, you work for us, you'll get paid just like everyone else who works for us" I didn't see why I could deny it. It was the best luck I had. "I don't trust you "I softly spoke fumbling with my spoon." Do you want to be locked in the basement of this club as a hostage or do you want to work, get paid, and live a normal life Eve? "That man whose name I was yet not given asked.
He was sitting beside me, but he was in the front chair, everyone listened to him, He had his own office and he ordered around. Or in other words, he was the Boss here.
Why did I find his voice calling me, so cynical? Did I like it? I didn't, did I?
"Will I get to leave when I want?" I asked," No, "He said, I frown." I kept your identity from leaking, I think you owe me for that "Ruth spoke and I bite my lip." If you try to leave us. Be ready to be sent back to your house "I gasp shaking my head.
"I'll work for you; just don't please, "I said. Their Boss looked up from his plate and stared at me. I was just confused. "Why are you trying to run away from your father that bad?" Charlie, who introduced himself just seconds ago asked. I purse my lips. "Just because, I don't want to live there " I answer in short.
Ruth chuckled, "Young teens these days " I scoff.
I wasn't a teenager, I was twenty already.
~&~
"Make sure you get everything you left here, "He said. I tripped on a broken table and was caught by that man. "Stop being so clumsy and get out "He order," you are ordering me like a boss, and I don't even know your name " I whispered to myself. I gasp as my hand was lifted by his.I turned around to face him, he was an inch away.
My heat rose like a train up my cheeks, my heartbeat got loud, I bite my lip out trying to back away but he didn't let me.
"My name is Aaron, everyone here calls me Dean" His rough voice reached me. I nodded as he steps back, He grabbed my bag and motioned me to walk, and "So, am I supposed to call you Dean"? I asked looking back and I saw his eyes trained on something.
I look down at my dress, and it was somehow pulled down to reveal my cleavage, I gasp pulling my neck line up. "I would love it if you call me sir but that isn't a necessity Eve. But what is a necessity, is that you need to change out of that, I don't want my men distracted here "My hung opened as he walked past me.
~&~
"You will live in this room from now on, "He said taking me to the same room we were in an hour ago. " Whom does this room belong to?" I asked, "It's Mine "I snap my eyes towards him. " It belongs to me, so you can live here "I look away." I can't get another room?" I ask. "No, you are staying here, that's my final decision, now stop complaining and get to work"
Changing in pants and a top I walked out of the club which was filled with people, Girls genuinely smiled at me as Ruth introduced me to them. "You'll work as a host. Joan will tell you the rest "Ruth said and she waved at me. After a brief explanation and I was given the attire to wear, which consisted of a miniskirt, stockings, and shirt. I didn't like the mini skirt. But I have to work with it.
I walked my way to the room Aaron order me to stay in after work when I noticed men fixing the halls on the first floor. They had to remove some doors due to the bullets.
I didn't see Aaron since afternoon, they said he was working. I was curious what exactly he worked for or as Ruth told me he ran clubs, But remembering how he pointed the gun at me at that old house I think they might just be some kind of drug dealer or something.
~&~
I grabbed my tip stuffed it in my pocket and cleaned the table. "You must find it difficult work right?" Lucy, one of the girls who worked here asked, " No, not exactly " I replied, " Oh, I heard you are a runaway rich girl ." I chuckled. "No, you heard it wrong, "I said. She chuckled walking away.
"So she's the Dean's fava?" I heard someone ask, even though the music blasted through. "Come now; let's not dig in people's business, "Charlie said. I turned around grabbed the menu and walked towards new customers.
"Hey baby, we'll have the Bud light" I nodded. I hated people calling me baby, "I want to see!" I stopped in my tracks as I see a drunken guy stumble right in front of me. "OH, You the new girl? Dean's girl?" I look at Charlie who was walking towards us.
"I am not, excuse me "He chuckled." No, you can't leave like that. You know he hates pasta, who hates pasta?" He yelled." You want to die?" Charlie asked and he froze putting his hands in the air, walking away. Charlie smiled, "It happens more than you expect, so, ya "I nodded smiling.
~&~
I lay on the bed and gave a sigh, I know I ran away for a stupid reason, but he never really liked me anyway, This was a better decision.
I was cleaning the club in the morning when I saw Aaron and Ruth walk in and go straight to the cabin. I looked at the mail that was placed on the table and looked at the cracked open door. Grabbing the packed box and walked towards the office when I heard Ruth yell.
"You don't play fair Aaron, She trusted you!" I lean back to hear better.
"I never asked her to trust me did I? We have been waiting to get back at him for too long; this is the best chance "Aaron spoke. I could see him talking as Ruth paced back and forth.
"What will you do after he pays back?" Suddenly my heart skipped a beat, who were they talking about?
Suddenly the mop I had kept leaning across a table fell down.
"Who's there?" Aaron yelled and gasped jumping back. I gulp walking behind the bar counter and biting my lip as Aaron slammed the door open. My head swiftly turned to him. I covered up my anxiety with a smile.
" Um, It was me, I was cleaning " Aaron visibly relaxed looking at the fallen mop and the package in my hands, " Oh, This was mailed in the morning, I was bringing it to you " He nodded, " Keep it on my desk "
I nodded, my heart beating out of my chest as he walked away.
Could he be talking about my father? I am not sure but somehow I am starting to get suspicious.