Tears (Part 15)

She grew into a beautiful sixteen year old. She had a femininity girls of her age didn't have. Slender yet Curvy. Her beauty grew along with her.

She pulled a drawer and took out a make up kit. She remembered the last time it was used. A memory of 5 years hit her. She pushed it out and started exploring each content.

The door to her room opened. She turned to see Matilda. She had a sunny smile on.

"Hello gorgeous"

"Good evening"

"Making up, suits you perfectly"

"Thank you".

Matilda got closer to her, she let one of her hand to fall gently on her left shoulder. "I want to tell you something". Lana's eyes shifted from the mirror to her face. Matilda sat on the bed to face her properly. She looked indecisive but went ahead anyway.

"You're grown now, and I want you to fend for yourself. You're old enough to take responsibility. I want you to work for me. You will be paid".

Deep down, Lana had an idea of what Matilda was talking about, she didn't care.

"When do I start?"

"I will take you there today, to see for yourself, then we will decide when you would start"

"Okay"

Matilda got up, looked at Lana “you are really pretty and attractive, you would do well", with that she walked away. Lana looked at her reflection in the mirror, she looked forward to getting paid.

8pm, she was already down, waiting. She wore a black jean, red fitted blouse, a black flat sole and a blue sling bag. Her hair was always packed into a bun.

Matilda met her waiting and was taken aback a little at her eagerness to see where she would start working. She pushed it aside, atleast she was going to get money from her, maybe even more than the rest of the girls she had.

"Let's go"

They got into her vehicle and drove for about half an hour. There was no conversation between them. They were both in thoughts. Matilda wondered what Lana's reaction would be, when she sees the job she would be introduced too. Lana on her part wondered how much she would be paid.

They finally arrived. Lana looked out of the window and saw 'BELLE'S HAVEN' written in front of a colourful building. She noticed it was away from residential areas. Outside was calm and quiet, but as they got in she heard chattering and soft music. She saw girls of different shapes and sizes, cladded in skimpy outfits. Some had cute legs, some had legs like footballers, some had a full chest, while some had slates. They all wore heels. She wondered on how they could walk in those kind of shoes. From every corner Matilda got greeting, she replied with a nod and a smile on her face. Almost all eyes gave Lana the stare. She ignored them and followed Matilda closely. The lights in the building blinked and each time it blinked a different colour comes out, only the lights in the corridor seemed to be steady.

They passed a roll of several doors, Lana guessed they were rooms. They got into what seemed to be an office. Matilda's picture hung on the wall.

"This is my office"

Lana looked round and wondered why she would have an office in a place like this.

"Matilda pulled a drawer and took out a single key, "come, let me show you something". Lana followed. They got to a door, Matilda inserted the key and turned. They got into a beautiful room, the bed wasn't big, it wasn't small either, it was just the right size. The bed sheet was silk red with matching pillow cases, the curtains were gold colour. Matilda opened wardrobe and beckoned on Lana.

"These are for what?"

"The clothes you would be wearing when you come here"

"They all look like underwears to me"

Matilda smiled,"they will make you more attractive"

"So what exactly would I be doing"

She just wanted Matilda to be clear and come out straight. "Well,you would keep a guy company here in this room, you would be paid for doing that".

Lana sighed, she took another look around the room, her eyes rested on a door. "What's that?"

"It's the bathroom, your bathroom".

Lana wasn't a little girl anymore, she knew what the whole business was all about, but she didn't care. The turbulence of 5 years ago iced her heart. Emotions and warmth left her heart. Deep down she still hated Stark, she disliked Matilda. She pulled open a drawer and saw a pack of condoms. She took it out, " would I need these also". Matilda nodded, "I'm sure you know what they are",

"I'm not a little girl anymore. So when do I start?"

"Anytime you're are ready"

The image of her mom came to her mind. She knew what her mother's reaction would be. She shoved it off!.

"Would I start today?"

"No, not today, maybe next week"

"Okay"

Matilda drove them back home. They met Stark in the sitting room, his eyes fixed on the TV. He greeted Matilda, she responded then turned to Lana, "I need to go back now, eat something", Lana nodded. Matilda left.

"Lana"

"Yes"

"Come to my front", she obeyed and stood in front of him.

"I see you're already introduced to the family business, it's a lucrative one, you know. Not so legal but then it is still patronised by people".

She kept mute and looked at him straight in the eye. The fear she had when she was younger, was no longer there. She was ready for anything. For the few years she had spent with them, he didn't touch her again, she wondered why. She sometimes imagined him coming to rape her again, this time she would hold a knife and stab him deep. But he never did.

"Can I go now"

"Yes you can"

She moved briskly to her room, took off her clothes, showered and laid to sleep. She was ready for anything life would throw at her. She had been through worse and that's losing her mother to the cold hands of death inspired by Stark.

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