Weeks have passed and I felt the need to get loose. I did get lots of emails from my boss, mostly threats if I ever reconsider joining back to work. I delete his emails and continue forward, like going to my happy spot… drinking in the club. I waited till night to party. Letting one of my close friends drop me off. I enter the club and start dancing with strangers.
The Dj music was new and I liked the vibe. Went to get a drink, accidentally bumping a tall guy in a black suit spilling his drink on himself.
"Sorry sir, just going to get a drink. Let me grab a small towel."
"It's fine, I've already prepared for this event," The guy says. He takes off his suit and gestures to me, to follow him to the bar.
We both take a seat and the guy orders.
The guy spoke, "The suit was handcrafted, some of it is silk made. Imported from my friend Sabol."
"What can I do to make it up?"
The guy orders a dozen vodka shots. The guy explains the rules, "we each get 6 shots, we both take turns taking a shot and ask a question."
"That's so simple," I say, "Don't take me for a lightweight, now."
The guy laughs and takes the first shot. "My name is Wilbur, it's nice to meet you."
I take my first shot. Was not used to Vodka so I coughed a bit. "Sylvia, thoughts on Acosta Dune?"
"He has a goal, one I'm not very fond of. You?"
"Hate him for it, what is your job?"
"I'm a butler, can't go into details. Do you work?"
"I quit a few weeks ago, threw a milkshake at my obese boss for wanting to sell my sister away as a slave."
"That's quite shocking and absurd. Where will you work next?"
"Anywhere, where I can take my sister with me."
"How about working with me? It's in a remote place, far from Dune or your obese boss."
"That sounds nice… (hick) excuse me. I would like to start on the job as soon as possible."
"Very well, Sylvia. I'll make the arrangements."
"Good choice Wilbur, you know what to do."
After a few more shots of Vodka, I was feeling dizzy and lightheaded. I tried walking to the bathroom, but stumbled on my heels. A man caught me before hitting the ground. I was very weak to move my body and when I tried to speak, my words were just mumbles. We walked out from a party, a man was carrying me like a princess. and into the parking lot. I only saw a glimpse of a black car, which is where the man placed me in the passenger seat. He declined the seat back and buckled me with the seat buckle.
Then I passed out, I remember I was enjoying a party and having a few shots of Vodka with Wilbur. I quit my job recently, not my best choice, but they do pay my rent as a low working class.
I woke up in the moving car facing the window. I appeared to be somewhere not in the city anymore. But we were surrounded by trees with huge landscapes. Looked like the sun just rose up slowly. I noticed my hands were tied up in rope. My mouth taped shut. I didn't panic as I looked at the driver with sleepy eyes. He was Wilbur. He looked very hot and mature like my type of older man.
He spoke to me calmly, "I see you are awake now, don't be alarmed. I'm just sending you to my Master. The tape on you is just for precautionary measures, I don't want to waste Master's time with you fleeing as he has a busy schedule."
He keeps driving on what seems like an endless road for 10 minutes. Till he stops on the side of the road and removes the tape on my mouth. I was scared to speak that I had to go pee.
I looked at the man, "H-hey… can I go take a leak..., I can't hold it if we're gonna continue driving for a long, long time?" He exits the car and walks around to open the passenger door, "Don't try to run away! You are in the middle of nowhere and there is no cell service in this area… ok. Please don't get me fired on my first day at work?!"
He untied the black rope on my wrist and removed the tape on my mouth slowly. He waited inside the car as I went away to find a private place for me to go. As I finished my business and headed back, he was listening to rock music called Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen. I could see him just jamming right into the song, I could hear it as the song was half way through the 1st electric guitar verse. I knocked on the door and he suddenly lowered the music.
"That is a cool song to listen to, do you like it?" I said. "Yes I do!", he responded. We continued to drive off to the destination. He said we are almost there. He raised the volume back on and we were at the opera verse. We then took turns saying "Galileo", then I took the first lead and he took the chorus part. It was quite fun to pass the time, we were both hooked into the song. When the song finished with, "Any way the wind blows". We arrived at a villa. I just looked with "aw" seeing a villa for the first time. The driver got out to open my door.
I asked him, "Why was I taken here?" He whispered to me, "The boss has taken a liking to you." I was confused as to why, as we both walked to the gate. Guards were standing there and they only looked at the driver. He handed out his ID card to one of the guards, while the other did a body detector on me. That same guard checked my purse for anything killable. He handed back my purse, the guard handed back his ID and pressed the button.
A butler came to the gate a few minutes later, the gate opened and we followed the butler inside the villa. We entered inside, as I looked around, many paintings were unique. We passed by the kitchen and dining room, where I smelled something delightful.
The butler spoke, "We are having a big banquet today in your presence Madam. Today's entree we will be serving sweet roasted duck, fresh steamed veggies hand grown, cream mashed potato with a sprinkle of parsley. With sweet and sour sauce and cranberry sauce on the side if you prefer. Our side dishes are either Classic Shrimp Alfredo or the family's traditional spaghetti and meatballs. For drinks will be Italian red wine, Cranberry juice, Jalisco Swing Drink cocktail and water. Lastly for dessert with La Madeline Au Truffle, Tiramisu Pudding shots, Triple chocolate mousse cake, Crème Brûlée Cookies and fresh butter roll bread."
My stomach growled when he finished, we stopped in a huge living room where we remained. The butler told me that many guests would arrive and to behave myself. He then went away as I took a peak on my phone. It was 10:50 pm, and I received a few messages from my friends that we went for drinks.
Some say, "Girl, I'm jealous, I didn't know you had a hot boyfriend!" And, " I thought you were a more reserved person!" Also, "I can't believe my friend didn't talk about her open relationship!"
I smiled after reading the texts, I asked the driver who else was coming? He reached into his suit pocket and handed me a card for today's event. Of course all guards are aware of today's special event. It says, "Invited guests to the Villa estate, with the following."
The Willow family, Sinclair family, Vixen Family, Griffin Family, Laven Family, and the Patel family. I noticed my family name was there. I wonder why Patel was included, I don't have any parents as they died from a car accident 9 years ago. I had no siblings and we were not connected to the rest of the family. More like my parents were shunned from them.
A guest appeared with a new butler,;"the Laven family and Sinclair family have arrived." The Laven family has both parents and one little girl dressed in formal attire. The Sinclair family had two adult sisters dressed all goth like. A few minutes later the Griffin family came, both parents and two teen boys dressed in suits. After 9 minutes the Vixen family arrives with 5 young adult girls. Finally after 30 minutes the Willow family arrives with 17 men and 16 girls all in different ages. What stood out among us all was that we were separated into three groups.
The Willow and Vixen family were a group more into a World organization. The Sinclair, Griffin and Laven family were another into a group of modern society. I was by myself as the Patel family a lone group, but I had the driver to talk to. We all chatted in the huge living room, some people making eyes past other groups. I chatted with the driver, whose name was Mark. Mark told me a few things to know before the Master comes to greet everyone.
First thing first was that, the Willow and Vixen run a life full of adventures like traveling, partying, illegal activities, more on to the free life. Second, which brings their opposite opponent Sinclair, Griffin, Laven families. There more into the modern world, following modern rules. Here's the juicy part, Sinclair family are spies working for the other group. The sisters cause some type of disruption toward their fake partnership with the others. They have a saying, "If they want it, they always get it." Last but not least, the master is a joint connection to these two. He's not as high as the both of them, but he just maintains peace between the two.
"Where do I stand, Mark?", I said nervously.
"Neither", he replies, "It's your choice."
Deciding which groups, the wealthy, the wild fun or alone. "I wouldn't worry about that my dear", a voice came behind me. "Sir", Mark replied. Mark went away carrying out his job. "I'm sorry if you felt kidnapped to get here, though your presence here is very special. Your parents' loss was tremendously unfortunate to all of us, especially to you as a young girl. Don't worry about your other life, as you'll be back in a week from Friday today. Fall is somewhat colder and busier approaching the holidays, but at least enjoy some new hospitality in your stay. My name is John Langis, the peace negotiator for the clans."
As John went away greeting the others, Mark came by wearing a sweater, blue jeans with sneakers. "Hey! How do I look?" I just smiled and shook my head with no words. He smiled and just talked to me until it was time. When the time came we all entered the dining room, with all the chairs facing the middle like a meeting.