Chapter 4 Four

The day went faster than they thought, and it was evening time for Shantel's part time job. Although she had agreed to Xavier's arrangements, she still needed money to care for her mother.

" Can you please watch my mother? I need to rush out for a part time job," she whispered to her friend, Ariana.

" You don't need to worry. I will look after her," Ariana promised.

Her mother was going to undergo another round of chemotherapy before the surgery. She was reluctant to leave but the job was important.

Shantel sighed sadly as she removed the necklace she wore. As much as she tried to stop the tears they kept pouring non-stop.

"Give this to my mum, tell her I love her and she should please keep on fighting for my sake," Shantel said.

"I will," Ariana said, collecting the necklace..

She felt sorry for her because she knew how much sacrifice Shantel had made for the sake of her mother.

" Shantel, are you sure about the job? It's quite dangerous for someone like you. How about-"

" Ari, I need the money. What I have right now can only cover my mother's surgery," Shantel replied.

The deal for the surrogacy would only cover her mother's surgery. She was already grateful for that.

"Alright. Take care of yourself, Shantel," Ariana said, giving her a bear hug.

"Thank you," Shantel said, wiping her tears.

Shantel took her bag and left looking back at every step. Her heart was filled with heaviness.

Dripping with sweat, Shantel walked into the dimly lit lounge. It was her first time working in such a place. If she wasn't in so much need of money, she wouldn't have stepped foot in such a place.

" Are you the new girl?" A flashing dressed lady asked, pointing at Shantel.

" Yes, I-"

" Get changed and take this drink to Room 121 immediately," the lady said, shoving the drink in Shantel's hands.

Shantel clumsily held it, making the lady give her a stern look. " You can't afford to buy this drink even if you sold your body. Get your ass together!"

Those words jerked Shantel together.

She quickly yet carefully held the drink before going to the changing room to get changed. After a few minutes, she was at the entrance of the room. Taking a deep breath, she knocked twice and a voice answered.

" Come in"

Shantel went into the room, but was surprised to see several men drinking with scantily dressed women. She composed herself, walking towards the centre table filled with emptied bottles of beer.

" Your order, sirs," she said, forcing a smile. As soon as she placed the drink on the table, she turned around to leave.

A voice stopped her. He sounded drunk." Pour us a drink, girl."

Shantel bit her lips hard before turning around. She walked towards the drinks and clumsily poured a glass. However the man looked at her lewdly, his gaze filled with lust.

She handed the drink to the man but he surprisingly held her wrist. " Drink with me and I will give you enough for you to live well."

Shantel was having a mental breakdown as her head began to calculate how to leave the room filled with these predators.

" I can't drink," she managed to blurt out, but the man forced the glass of wine down her throat.

Shantel instinctively pushed him away, making her way out of the room while the men's laughter rang behind her. She continued to stagger, feeling dizzy from the alcohol.

She was feeling hot too, as if the drinks were drugged. Shantel remembered Ariana's warning. She wished she had stayed away from this job.

Shantel thought it was over but was surprised to hear the same man from the room, calling out to her.

" You can't run from me, you slut!"

Her mind was in a mess. She needed to get away from that monster. Left with no choice, she pushed open the nearest room in an attempt to escape from the man.

***

Xavier pulled his tie, looking frustrated and hot. It looked like his uncle was upto no good again. The drink the girl brought was obviously spiked. He looked up at the girl who was smiling at him seductively.

" One more step and I don't mind sending you to the afterlife!" He threatened, breaking a bottle on the table.

The girl looked at him in fright before scurrying away. Xavier took out his phone and placed a call across to his assistant.

" Greg, find me a girl in less than five minutes. Make sure she has no connection to my uncle," Xavier instructed before ending the call.

Not long after, the door was pushed open and Xavier's looked up. His assistant was fast, he murmured to himself.

" You are-" the words stuck on him when he saw the unforgettable innocent face.

Shantel, the lady for the surrogate.

Her cheeks were flushed and she looked frightened. Like a little white rabbit that was chased out of its hole. What the hell was she doing here? Was she the one that Greg arranged for him?

She wasn't innocent, afterall. Somehow, his anger seemed to intensify. He got up and drew her roughly to himself.

" You were reluctant to be a surrogate, yet you are out here selling yourself?" He blurted out angrily.

Shantel heard his words faintly. She looked at that cold face and her anger also erupted. What the hell was he talking about?

" Get away from me!" She fought back, yet at the same time she couldn't help clinging to him.

It must be the drink. She wanted to stop him but she couldn't even stop her yearning.

The man smelled like the raw scent of a lavender tree mixed with a little bit of the scent of wild roses. She just can't stop the weird feeling traveling all over her body.

" I am feeling hot," Shantel whispered, trying to get away from him.

She tried to push him away, but at the same time she can't help but rub herself on him. Xavier let out a muffled groan, his grip on her waist tightened. She couldn't move, neither could she do anything.

" Shantel, you are asking for it!" He groaned, biting back the urge to ravage her. Why the hell was he so attracted to him?

Shantel wanted to protest but it was obvious she wanted him too as her body began to react to his touch. Her brain was getting fuzzy and she couldn't stop herself.

She tried resisting his touch, but she was caged in between his strong broad shoulders as his heartwarming cologne filled her nostrils.

The only thing she could see in the dark was his hazel eyes, which were literally glowing in the dark.

"I want you," He said, giving Shantel an unusual spark deep into her stomach.

The next thing she felt was his soft lips on hers, as he kissed her slowly and tenderly. His lips were so soft that Shantel felt like biting it off.

His tongue went into her mouth, savoring every part of her.

Her brain tried to warn her but her body betrayed her, yearning toXavier's every touch. She felt stupid at that moment yet she just couldn't stop herself from letting him devour her.

Few hours later, Shantel's eyes slowly opened as pains from in-between her legs. Reality suddenly hit her hard.

Xavier was surprised when he saw the droplets of blood on the couch, he was glad he was her first, and he took her dignity. The thought of that made him feel high and mighty.

Shantel's eyes slowly moved to him, and she met Xavier's burning gaze pierced into hers. A lone tear fell from her eyes.

" I need to go..."

Without looking at Xavier, she picked up her clothes. After putting them on, she headed to the door.

"Hold on a sec," Xavier said, looking at her solemn expression.

Xavier brought out a card and shoved it in her hands.

"Take this. This is just a token from me. I will pay you the money for the surrogacy once it's done. This is for...today," Xavier said, stretching the money towards her.

Shantel turned to face him.

She clenched her fist tightly, staring murderously at him. She tried to calm her anger, thinking about her mother.

"Take the money and forget about what happened here. You shouldn't worry about getting pregnant, I am partially impotent so I can't father a child. Take the money and live a better life," Xavier said, looking at her.

He was impotent? Shantel wanted to refuse the money but her mother would need money for proper care after the surgery.

"Thank you, Sir Xavier," She said, biting her lips so hard that it almost bled.

Xavier handed the card to her. That's women for you! They are all the same. He knew she wouldn't be able to resist his offer.

"Is this the price for my virginity which you took? Thank you, sir," She breathed out, her eyes boring at him with anger.

And she ran out of the lounge, crying bitterly.

Xavier looked at her puffy face as she ran out, confused. Wasn't she the one that took the offer from Greg for a night with him?