Under the neon lights, the dance floor was crowded up with dancing girls and boys. She was trying to go forward to reach the door. While she moved there, she was calling the number. But it said out of reach again and again. She wondered if he was okay. He liked to gamble and use the money for worse things. When she got the call from a stranger, she is worried about him and goes there to save him. At last, she reached the room with the glass door. She peeks inside by moving closer to the door. Suddenly, someone appeared in front of her.
Her legs were collapsing because she lose balance. That person was grabbing her hand for helping her. She said, "Thank you". Then, that man asked, "Are you, Miss Pearl". She said, "Yes, I am". That big man said, "This way". She followed him along the hallway and goes upstairs. When he stopped in front of the door with the devil's head, he looked at her and said, "Wait here". She nodded up to him. And then, he went into that room. She was standing near the door closer to the table. The full of fruit in a bowl on the table and there is also a phone beside the bowl. She wondered what this place is. For a while she looked around the area, the door opened and the man who led the way said, "You can come in now". She said, "Okay". When she went in, she saw him in blood. So, she was running after him and held his body in her arms. The boss-like person was holding a cup of drink in hand and tried to throw it at him. But the boss stopped it and asked her, "Are you Miss Pearl the girlfriend of this guy". She said, "Yes, I am". She was raising up her face and telling him bravely, "How much does he need to pay you". The boss was telling something to the guy standing beside him. And then, that guy was giving her a paper. She was taking that paper from them and having a look. Then, her face turned red like an explosive volcano and put him down suddenly. The boss and other men in that room were watching her. She shouts up to him, "Get up and explain what have you done". Her hands were shaking with anger and can't stop it. She knew that she can't get out here. But she tried to tell the boss wisely for giving her another chance to pay the debts. The boss said, "No, this man was selling you to me so you are mine now". She said, "what on earth are you". The boss said, "If you didn't want to mess with this, you should kill him in front of me". She said, "I can't". The boss said, "It's your choice". The boss was calling his bodyguard and ordered him to take her to his home. She couldn't do anything at that time. The bodyguard was asking for her phone, "Give me your phone and everything Miss". She asked, "why". He said, "this is for your security". She said, "No, I won't give it to you". He said, "As you wish". He wasn't touching her body and taking her bag from her. On their way, he told her, "You should leave everything behind for your good not mine". She asked, "what are you talking about". Then, the other guards opened the car door and she get into the car. And then, they drove to the destination.
At her apartment, someone was calling and messaging to a friend. That person was saying, "Pearl why aren't you picking up the phone and reading the message". Then, that person was opening the mailbox and see the information letter for paying the debts. That person said, "the due date is too close enough to prepare". She didn't know where her friend is. Suddenly, the landlord was coming up into their room. She was running up to the door and check from the hole. She said, "Oh, crap Ms. Barnard is here". She opened the door before Ms. Barnard's guards break the door. Then, Ms. Barnard said, "If you can't pay the full amount now, you must pack your things and get out". She said, "Wait, my friend was preparing for paying this". Ms. Barnard said, "You guys kept saying this all the time now it's time to pay and clear this". Then, Ms. Barnard said, "You should pack your thing now and get out of my apartment". She couldn't tell anything to Ms. Barnard now because she can't call her friend yet. After telling her, Ms. Barnard leave. She was struggling right now for finding her friend and also find a place to move during the day. She was feeling dizzy because of the shocking situation.
The bodyguard of the big boss was taking her to the mansion. She had never seen this before. The place was decorated with full of luxuries and home decorations. She only saw those in television shows not in real life. She wanted to ask this to bodyguard. But she was afraid to ask this right away. So, she closed her mouth and hold back the excitement and sadness in her mind. At the end of the hall, the bodyguard got into the big room. That room had the bear carpet and eagle leg wooden polish tables and grand couches made with gold. She looked around the place and saw a woman standing near the big table. She was focusing there for guessing what this lady is doing. Then, she noticed that lady was putting flowers in the beautiful vase as decoration. The bodyguard who took her here is making a sound. At that time, that lady was looking at them and she put down the rose flower on the table. And then, that lady came up to her by saying, "who is she". The bodyguard said, "She is the master's girl from now on". That lady was looking at her carefully from head to toe. Then, that lady said, "she needs to retouch overall for standing beside master as his lady". She didn't know what that lady is talking about. However, she didn't need to focus on anything else. She needed to focus on dealing with the cold-hearted monster for saving her boyfriend. She knew her boyfriend is bad most of the time. But she never paid his debts to all his creditors. She was working extra jobs every day. She had mostly three hours a day to sleep. Now, it was changing and their boss didn't want to make the deal. She didn't want to pay herself to him. She was thinking about another way to stay out of this.
In the boss's room, the boss was given a chance to him. He ordered his men for taking that person out of the room. The guards were taking out from the back door. Before they went out, that person was saying, "what have you done to her, you bastard". The boss said, "I am clearing your debt now, and thank you for signing this". That person was shivering with anger but he was showing the agreement paper that the person sign in it. The boss said, "I will let her stay by my side forever so don't ever come back again". Then, the guards took the person out of the room. And then, the boss ordered his assistants to prepare the best for her. The assistant said, "Isn't she the debtor to you". He said, "she wasn't owing me for his debts". The assistant said, "so why are you taking her". He said, "I was knowing her three years ago at the shop where she works as a part-timer". she seemed like forget me easily. The assistant said, "is she saving you". The boss said, "Yes, she save me and cure my wounds and broken arms". The assistant said, "That's why you are taking her". The boss said, "She is my life savior and I never find her because of paying back all". The boss continued, "I am the mobster so I can't show my innocent face in front of her right". The assistant said, "Right". The assistant said, "Yes, the boss we will prepare for her". The boss said, "Go and buy that and send those to the house". Then, the other came into the room. So, the boss was focusing back on his work. That night, he came back home with light steps. He felt happy to own her now. But she was being the wild horse. He knew it can't easy to make her become his own. As he thought, he walk into the living room and saw Ms. Cornell. He said, "what happen here". The living room was crowding up with the stuff he tell his assistant to buy and send it to his home. He asked her again, "Where is she now". Ms. Cornell was saying, "she is close herself in the room". He said, "I will go up and there and check her condition". Ms. Cornell said, "Are you sure, Boss". The boss said, "why not". Ms. Cornell said, "Don't you see here". The boss said, "she was destroying everything I give to her". Ms. Cornell said, "she seems mad at you and everything you give to her". The boss said, "I can handle it". Then, he went upstairs for meeting that girl.
She was locking the door but took the food tray and keep eating. She wanted to cry because she think about her bad life. She must not accept his love. But she accepted her own bad luck. After dating him, she thought he is the best person she meet. She was dating many guys before him. He was honest and caring to her all the time. She didn't get care, especially from her mother and relatives. She was trying to raise her own life by staying at her grandparents' home. Her mother was getting to jail because of drug use.
When she was a teenager, her mother got out of jail. So, she followed her mother and start her life in a new place. There, she was trying to care for her fool mother all the time. Her mother was trying to spend her life as a normal person. One day, she came back home. Her mother was taking the stranger to their apartment. She asked, "who is he?". He greeted her politely, "You must be Neil's daughter". She said, "Why are you coming here with my mother". Her mother said, "Don't be rude to your future father". She said, "Future father, what are you talking about". Her mother said, "Pearl, listen to me". She said, "No, I think we can start our new life only two of us". Her mother said, "we need support and cover for your future". She said, "I don't need it". Her mother said, "Stop it right now, you need to go to University". She said, "I can go there on my own". Then, she was taking her backpack and left. Since that day, she wasn't going back there. She was meeting many men in her life for getting a place in Las Vegas and attend the university. Finally, she met him at last and her life turn out like this. Suddenly, she was thinking about her friend who share a room with her. She was looking at the calendar in her phone. She noticed today is the due date. At that time, someone was opening the lock. She shouts up there, "Go away, I need time". Then, the door opened and the person appear in front of the door. She said, "Why are you buying those". He said, "Aren't you clear". She said, "Clear what". He was stepping forward to her and said, "You are finishing your food". She said, "I don't want to become like this". He was coming closer to her and grabbing her neck. He was whispering to her ear, "You choose it and now you don't want it". She said, "You are asking me to kill my lover how can I do that". He said, "You must strong enough to choose wisely". She said, "Stop tickling my ears with your hot breath". He said, "I can do more than that but not now". Then, he pushed her away. Before he closed the door, he said, "Have a nice dream tonight because you will need to start your new life with me". And then, he left, and the door closed. She was running up to the door and begging him for opening up and let her go. The door was locked from the outside.
Tomorrow morning, she was sleeping on the bed. Her eyes were swallowing because she cry until she fall into a deep sleep. The maids were getting inside the room. She was opening her eyes. And then, the maids said, "Good morning Ma'am". She said, "What are you and why". She was getting up from her bed but her head was aching. One of the maids handed over honey lemon tea. she said, "Thanks". Then, they hung the clothes on the hanger stand and tell her to take a bath first. She was going into the bathroom. But the maids were standing in front of the bathroom door. Some maid was serving her inside the bathroom. They were helping her shave her body hair and put on lotions and others. After that, the maids who stood aside from the bathroom door come into the bathroom and help her dress up. This time, she couldn't deny them because the last time he tell her to do so. She didn't know how long will it be. She must stay and follow his will and treat him well until he says it's clear. She was wearing a short mini dress and wear makeup and a hairdo. She was looking at herself in the mirror and was sad to see these changes. And then, she goes downstairs to him. He was waiting for her in the dining room. When she appeared, he look at her once and turn his face back to his dish. He said, "You look great in this outfit". She said, "All your wishes Sir". He was glancing back at her and said, "What make you change in tone". She said, "Can you do me favor". He said, "what is it". She was stepping closer to him and show the picture of her friend who share the apartment with her. And then, he looked at the picture and said, "who is she". She said, "the person in this photo is my roommate and childhood friend who share an apartment with me over years ago". He was looking at her face once again and said, "So". She said, "So, I need your help to find and help her". He said, "You are having many debts to pay me". She said, "I know but I don't want her to worry about me". He said, "Okay what's the deal with me". She said, "I am already at your service". He asked, "What was your precious". She was giving her a ring. She said, "this is my precious thing which is the last present of my father". He said, "I appreciate your mind but you keep it back". She said, "So, will you". He said, "I am an honest person so I promise to make it happen". She said, "Thanks". He said, "For the first time, come here and help me have my breakfast". She was gripping her hand and shivering with anger. But she put the smiling mask on her face and feed him. It wasn't longing because the phone on the table start ringing. Suddenly, he stood up from there and said, "You should eat your breakfast now". And then, he leaves. She was feeling a bit relaxed now. The maids were preparing dishes for her but those are light foods. She asked, "Why is this?". The maids said, "Master didn't want a fat girl to serve him all the time". She said, "Do you mean I can not weight gain". They said, "Yes, Ma'am". She was having her breakfast and go back to her room.
Boss was going to his own construction site because the construction manager say there is a problem. He didn't know what is going on. But he must go and check over there. Before he got, he made a call to the senior engineer who design the blueprint and take responsibility for this site. He couldn't contact him after making 3 or 4 calls. So, he was calling the site manager. The site manager was picking up the phone and he ask the site manager about the engineer. Then, he heard about the horrible situation at there. That was being the reason why he decide to catch the senior engineer back and push him to get it done. If the construction site gone worse, he will lose his money. He was investing much amount of money in it. The other investors are also included in this hotel and resort construction. This project was huge to get it done. However, he decided to get it done anyway. On his way to the construction site, he was making a call to the regional associates of district 9. During the call, he was telling them for finding the girl whom he send in the message and then give an apartment to her and tell her not to worry about her roommate again. He hoped the associate can do this. And then, he focused back on the mission.
Pearl's friend was sleeping for a night at the motel. She hadn't much money left. And then, she tried to call Pearl. But Pearl's phone was still out of the area. She was shouting out loud saying, "Grh...Pearl where are you now". Actually, Pearl was waiting for her call but she don't think it was a signal. All of sudden, Ruby heard the door knocking sound. She was asking, "Who is there?". But there was no answer. She was going up to the door and opened it. And then, she saw black-suited men like the mafia stand in front of her door. Some of them were smoking. She said, "You can't smoke here". That guy was stop smoking and kill the fire under his boot. One of them asked her by showing the picture from the phone. She asked, "Where did you get that". They said, "So, are you the right person". She said, "Yes, I am and where is she now". The leader told with a cold and clear voice, "she is alright and we are coming here for taking you to the new place to stay". She said, "Wait I can't go anywhere else before she calls her to explain this situation". They looked at each other and said, "Okay then". Their leader was calling to their boss. Later, the leader was giving her the phone by saying, "Talk to her". She was grabbing the phone holding her breath and listen. She heard, "Ruby is that you". She couldn't hold her tears when she hear her friend's voice on the phone. She asked, "Where are you now Pearl". Pearl replied, "Don't ask me because I don't know actually". Ruby said, "Is that true? You tell them to find me and take me to a new apartment". Pearl said, "Yes". Ruby said, "why aren't you coming here". Pearl said, "this is the last thing I can do for you". Ruby said, "wait a minute, what do you suppose to say". Pearl said, "I don't have much time to talk with so I am sorry for causing you trouble on that day and this is my last gift to you". Then, Pearl was hanging up the phone. The big man in a black suit was taking that phone and said, "Now, shall we go now". Ruby said, "what did you do to her". They said, "we are now obeying our master's order so you need to thank our boss". Ruby said, "Thanks for what". They said, "Thanks for his kindness". Then, they got into her room and pack her things. Some of them led the way to help her get into the car. The investigator was following all the time for checking where they go and what they do. They noticed that well. But they weren't breaking any rules right now. She was getting into their car with force.
Pearl was staying in her room and looked at herself in the mirror again. She was thinking about her past and felt sad. She was trying to hold her tears and act strong and heartless. But she missed her freedom life and environment. She knew she can't go back to that life ever. Since he wasn't letting her go, she was always his. She was thinking about what she needed to do. She got the idea which is following his will and treating him nicely for paying back. She hoped to see the morning sun and spring breeze once again.
She said, "Okay, you can do it, Pearl, this is your fate now stop crying and be brave to face it". Her mind was hurting and can't able to stand still. So, she collapsed down to the floor and look at the moving curtains by the wind. She was standing up and walking up to the balcony door near the mirror. She was opening the door and step forward to see the surrounding. She saw the big landscape which she can not even see like this again. It was so beautiful enough to feel joy. But she couldn't feel enjoy. She became the prisoner of this big boss. He didn't seem like a good guy however she don't want her ex in danger again. On the other hand, he promised her to clear her debts and give the apartment for her friend. Since she came out from home, her friend become her closest friend and also her family. Her friend's family was standing there for her and giving her a chance to stand on her own feet. She was studying together with her friend at the same school and university. Everything went worse after her friend's parents die in an accident. On that day, they cried by leaning on each other's shoulders and hugging tight. She was finding a part-time job first and Ruby find the apartment. They couldn't stay at Ruby's parent's home longer. Ruby's parents didn't own a home. They were staying at the place where their employer give them. They were being the government's staff who work in educational services. She and Ruby got out from there and start their own road.
After leaving their hometown, they were facing many troubles in life. They weren't giving up and trying to survive. At last, she got a chance to rent an apartment. That day was the best day of their life. They were staying at a motel for over three years. The apartment and housing prices in Las Vegas were high. This time wasn't lasting because she meet him. She had tons of men whom she date in her past. She couldn't stop her feeling for him. She found out what's his real bad hobbies. Then, she tried to end up her relationship with him. But he kept messing up her life somehow. Now, she became like this because of him. If she could clear up all the knots and face things she was scared of, she will become a free person. During that time, Ms. Cornell was coming upstairs and then open the door without knocking. She was wiping off her tears and said, "what is it, Ms. Cornell". Ms. Cornell said, "Ma'am, the car will take you tonight". She said, "where is he taking me to". Ms. Cornell said, "I am sorry Ma'am we don't know". She said, "Okay, how long will it take". Ms. Cornell said, "You should prepare for 2 or 3 more days". She asked, "Where are my clothes". Ms. Cornell said, "we are putting it away from you". She said, "Why". Ms. Cornell said, "No one can change and escape from Master's hand but you aren't the same". She asked, "Why are you doing this". Ms. Cornell said, "we are doing by orders of Master". She said, "Alright then should I wear those every day". Ms. Cornell said, "You should wear those in your closet and wear the jewelry in the jewelry box which master give it to you". She said, "Is there anyone he takes here". Ms. Cornell said, "My job is to serve anyone by obeying master's order". She said, "Look like I am not the only one here". Ms. Cornell said, "If you understand a master's mind, you will change". She said, "Why do I need to understand?". Ms. Cornell said, "the lunch is ready". She said, "Okay, we should do the first thing first". Then, they went downstairs. Ms. Cornell was preparing healthy foods for her at lunchtime again.
After having lunch, Ms. Cornell was telling her about the trip she need to go on today. She asked, "When will it be". Ms. Cornell said, "we need to wait for the contact first". She said, "Okay, I will prepare for it". Ms. Cornell said, "Good". Ms. Cornell asked to give her phone. She said, "is it serious". Ms. Cornell said, "it's the rule of this house". She said, "Alright take it". She gave her phone to Ms. Cornell and leave. She went back into her room but the smell of the room and everything make her cry. So, she lie on the bed and hide her face under the pillow, and cried. She was crying too hard and then fall into a deep sleep.
When she woke up, the sun goes down. At that time, she heard Ms. Cornell's voice. Then, she looked at the clock on the nightstand table. She was shocked to see the time. She shouted, "eight pm". And then, she answered, "I am coming". Ms. Cornell was opening the door and said, "why are you still doing nothing". She was struggling to find the perfect explanation to give. Suddenly, Ms. Cornell realized why is she happening like this. So, Ms. Cornell called the maids for packing all things she need in a minute. Then, Ms. Cornell said, "the car arrive and now you should get in the car". She said, "Do you know anything else". Ms. Cornell said, "I am sorry, the boss never says where he goes and what he does". She said, "Okay then, I will go downstairs and get in the car". Ms. Cornell said, "Good". Then, she was leaving the room and headed to the front door. The maids were carrying the pack and followed her to the car. When she got in the car, she look around the place. The guards were guarding the house, garden, driving path, and everywhere. The house and the garden were too huge like a mansion. She didn't know why she become a prisoner here. While she thought about her situation, the car is start moving. She was opening the car window. But it wasn't opening. So, she told to the driver via the shutter. Then, she could open the car window. She needed fresh air for forgetting this situation once.
The boss was fixing all the errands at the construction site and told his men for finding the engineer. And then, he went to his family residence. He was making a call to home to check her condition at there. Ms. Cornell was picking up the phone and answered, "Yes, master she was leaving right now". He said, "Good what's her condition right now". Ms. Cornell said, "I think she is neutral because she doesn't do anything special". Ms. Cornell said, "Oh, right she was locked in the room to think about herself from 2 to 8 pm". He said, "What?". Ms. Cornell said, "I think we should give her free time". He said, "No, you are in charge of that house and you need to take care of her". Ms. Cornell said, "I am doing as best as I can". He said, "Cut it out and how dare you talk back like this to your master". Ms. Cornell said, "I am sorry Master". Then, he said, "I will hang up now and you should recall what have you done today". Ms. Cornell said, "Yes". He was picking up his glass of vodka and drink it. He was waiting for her. The time was taking too long to see her. During that time, he was opening the drawer and taking out the handkerchief. There had the butterfly on the ocean color handkerchief. She was tying that handkerchief on his wound. Her face was too beautiful on that day. He hasn't seen someone like her before. Actually, he married gold digger girls over 5 years ago. But he was divorcing them for betraying him and causing him danger. One of his ex-wives was marrying his enemy after divorcing him. They got enough money for divorcing. But the special investigators were finding them for catching his trail still. It was useless because he is staying in the dark. He wasn't doing bad things after meeting her. As a mobster, he couldn't get away from the black money businesses. So, he made some investments and do other cover businesses for himself. He was losing his parents when he aged six. The Don was adopting him and raising him as a special person. He was getting in touch with those businesses and workflows. At last, he became the mobster after him. His adopted father Uri Bolvick was loving him mostly like his own son so he gave him this house. He had good and bad memory here. So, he didn't want to come back here alone. Now, he was doing as he plan before. He hoped she can change everything including his feelings on this house.