On my 16th birthday, My mom delivered my little brother who looked more like me. With big green eyes, thick black hair soft as silk and cute dimples. My father threw a big party since it was the birthday of both his kids. I was shocked to see all the expensive record and foods because we were not that rich. Me being me , curiously asked my father where he got the money from and all he said was "I borrowed it from a friend ". Who would buy that? I mean all his friends were no different from us. I asked again this time with an intimidating tone in my voice. He held my hands and said calmly
" I borrowed some money from Mr. Queens" " Mr Queens?!"
Mr Queens was a rich dude who's recourse could accommodate a whole country for several years. I was startled and frightened . I let go of my dad's hands and started pacing back and forth. It was rumoured that he always found ways to gain what he wanted. For a second, I felt like beating the shit outta my dad but, the deed was done.
" what? Daddy are you trying to kill us all?"
" Enough with the shouting! Besides I've got 2 more years to pay him and my job is going well"
He said with a reassuring smile
and stared at him blankly while my inner self said ' we are dead '.
I shrugged my shoulders and went back to my room.
I didn't know why but l couldn't sleep. I spent my entire night thinking of our butts which were about to be kicked in the next 2 years.
I just sat there staring at the window. My arlam rang as l slowly walked to the bathroom to prepare for school.
"Hmuh! " I sighed. Who doesn't hate Mondays mornings? Even ne being a nerd still hated Monday mornings. As always, l wore my circled shaped glasses, my mum length skirt and shirt and the last touch was to the my hair in a high held ponytail.
I never actually cared about my loos but I knew I was prettier than many girls at school the only difference was that I never showed off my beauty.
I had a friend who was also a nerd but he was sexy and besides I was the only one who knew he was a nerd. This is because no one believe he was one and plus, he never paid attention in class.
School was soon over and I rushed back home only to find my father sitting down on the floor with his clothes disheveled . I got to know he was kicked out of his office and he still owed that demon-shit- face( Mr Queens).
I called him demon because it looked like I was the only one in city Alma who thought he was ugly and bad.
I started taking part- time jobs to support my family.
Spin a year passed and I've only been able to save half if the money my father owed . At least we still got a year left to pay off the dept.
My brother on the other hand grew fast and dad also got a job at ' FIVE GUYS' càfé as a cleaner . Mom also started working in 5he saloon whiles my brother started pre-school. Even though it was cheap , he started picking up real fast.
Everything was being managed and finally we were able to clear the debth before the given time. I became skinny because of over working, learning, bit eating enough and less sleeping.
A funny incident kinda happened . I actually sent the money with my dad.
On that day, Erwin , my nerd friend was throwing a party and he told me to look my best. Mom helped me with my hair by releasing it and making braids on each side and also curled the tip of it. She also helped me pick a black skirt and blue tanked shirt made of thin sleeve.
...QUEENS CO .....
When we arrived, I stared at the young man was standing by the floor- to - celling window and view of the buildings was magnificent. The young man stood still with his hands fixed in his pockets. His well chisel face was like that of a Greek god. I pulled my dad's arm and asked in a bearly audible voice " So it's him?" . Clearly I was expecting an old man with protruded stomach and a slightly bald head not this hot guy. "No that's his son" Dad said and I almost screamed.
Soon my phone beeped and it was a message from Erwin.
_*Where the f**k are you?)_
I was running late. " Dad uhm..." " shhh here he comes" He said with his head pointing to a handsome man in his early forties. " Dad I'm running late I've got to go" I said despite his warning gaze. I truned around ready to leave when a voice stopped me. " I wouldn't leave if i were you little kitty"
I turned and found out the voice was from Mr. Queens. My heart dropped that instant into my stomach. ' Alicia hold yourself together ' I said to myself as I looked at the man. Dad slowly walked towards him and submitted the money to him. "Marc you never told me you had a beautiful daughter " Dad paused in his tracks and gave a proud grin.
"Mmm" Mr. Queens sighed and continued ." My son truned 20 today and I want to give him a beautiful gift" l gave a confused look and boldly muttered a " so what?" Those words came out boldly than I expected because I was shaky inside.
He laughed loudly and his stupid son stood there unbothered. " I want you to be his mistress" " Excuse me?! I'm a teenager not a prostitute or a mistress without virtue"
I said with a disdainful look on my face. His laughter once again roared .