PAID FOR PLEASURE

-----~[JENNA'S POV]~-----

My blood is pumping hard and wild with extreme excitement. I am so thrilled and overjoyed beyond measure as I pump the gas continiously. I am driving. I can't believe it. I am freaking driving!!! I laugh, squeal and scream with extreme excitement. What the hell was dad talking about? What the heck did he mean by I am not ready for this? This is me doing this right now and it feels so overwhelming. I can't get enough of it.

This will be my prove to him. I will one day show this to him so he won't have a choice but to get me a vehicle of mine.

Yes!!! This is my excuse. He definitely has no choice on this. I laugh excitedly as I swerve to the right through the almost empty road getting close to a T junction.

The green on the traffic light suddenly switches, changing to red.... What the fuck..... I am taken aback as I step Immediately against the brake with panic as never before eroding me.

Shit. Pheew. That was close. I can't risk getting into trouble with the traffic officials. What the heck am I saying? It's already almost night and the street is almost empty. But I can't disobey the traffic regulations, can I?

I fumble nervously through the dashboard of the car looking for the switch controlling the headlights. My blood is now pumping with both fear, excitement and adrenaline as I look at intervals from the dashboard back to my front to make sure nothing is in my way before I resume my journey. I sigh deeply unable to find the headlights.

Damn it!!!! Its already getting dark and I can't risk this. I have to be careful and cautious. I also have to get back home on time before dad and mom does.

Shit. I nervously fumble through the dashboard, breathing hard with my chest feeling like it is about to explode. While searching with extreme discomfort, I decide to use my phone's torch. I search for it accidentally pulling a lever and the car jerks forward with so much force.

What the....

Before I can rearrange my thoughts to correct my wrong, a loud yelp Interrupts my focus making me all the more confused. I fearfully step on the brake stopping the car immediately. I wait and listen but there is no sound again. I frown and look around me. What was that? I gulp with my heart palpitating excessively. My breathing is hoarse and as loud as ever as I look around vibrating. I finally switch off the vehicle.

"Who... Who's there?!!!" I call out but there is no response. I frown. "Who is that?!!!!!" I yell with fright but there is still no response. "What...." I nervously step down from the car slowly and strain my eyes in the darkness. The street is almost scanty and I can't see a single soul in sight.

I frown and turn back to take my phone from the compartment of the vehicle, switching on the torchlight. I flash it around squinting my eyes. I slowly walk towards the front of the vehicle when my eyes catch something. I look down closely to see a thick black liquid slowly making it's way out from the beneath the car. My eyes go wide.

Oh shit!!!

What have I done?? Did I break an oil tank? Panic shakes my veins. Shit. Dad's so gonna kill me?!! What do I do?

I walk briskly to the front of the car when a horrific sight makes me halt and my eyes go wide.

Holy Spirit!!!!!

"Oh my God..." I shudder and cover my mouth with my hands nearly dropping my phone, panicking.

Fuck!!!

I can now see the source of that liquid. It's not oil. It's.... it's blood and...and... It's from a fellow lying helplessly on the road right in front of the car bleeding from the skull.

Oh my God!!!

I almost scream with fright as I look around me. What have I done??

My lips are trembling excessively. Shit. I rake my fingers through my hair and weep.

I have just... I have just killed a man!!! I have just fucking killed a man!!! Oh god. I grip my hair and weep uncontrollably..........

"Jenna!!! Jenna!!!" A loud voice jolts me from my cocoon of culpability. I jerk up immediately sweating profusely and looking around rapidly.

"What the... Are you crying?" A soft voice whispers beside me and I look up slowly to see my colleagues both peering at me like I am a long lost puppy.

I sigh and wipe my face. "Shit." I mutter and place my palm against my face. "I fell asleep on duty again, didn't i?" I ask as they nod. I sigh deeply. Great. I chuckle. "I am fine guys. Sorry. I just...I am kinda tired."

Harper, my closest partner steps closer. "Are you sure you are okay? You look pale."

I chuckle. " I am fine. I...." I bite my lip. "I am good. I just.. had a bad dream...."

'Filled with guilt.' My mind finishes it for me and I exhale deeply. Shit.

"You don't look good Jenna. Why don't you take today off?"

I scoff and immediately shake my head. I stand. "Nope. I am good, seriously. I am okay. It's fine you guys." I say and walk towards my seat at the coffee stand.

Sean, the fellow who woke me up examines me. "You really don't have to put yourself through this much pressure Jenna. You can take a day off if you want, I will cover up for you."

I sigh as my phone vibrates in my pocket. I take it out and breathe out seeing it's a message from mom. She is informing me that she won't be able to make it home as she has a lot on her plate at the local pharmacy. I sigh and smile feeling my eyes water.

She...she is really going through a lot just for me. She is stressing herself out every single moment all because of me, what gives me the right to relax...? What gives me the heart to.....

[It's okay. See you later then 💓]

I type back and drop my phone wiping my face. I sniff and look up at both Harper and Sean staring at me with a worried expression etched on their faces.

I chuckle. "Guys, I am fine. Seriously." I look at my wrist watch. "My shift is almost ended anyway so... " I say and shrug.

Harper nods and sighs. I know I am making them so nervous with my constant sleeping and excessive worrisome expression. An expression I have carried for two years now due to the aching severing guilt haunting me. I can't wash it away from my senses. I can't shake it off. It will keep haunting me forever. It will forever remain marred to my soul taking all my goodwill away from me.

I force a smile on my face and turn looking over the counter at the early morning costumers chattering as they step into the shop.

"I uh... I'll just go attend to them before I step out. " I say with a big smile and Sean nods. Harper just shakes her head and focuses on her work.

I blink and glance at Sean staring at me like he wants to eat me. I chuckle. "What?"

He shakes his head. "Uh... Nothing. I uh.. I am just.... Worried for you.. that's all. I.... "

I walk up to him and place my hand on his shoulder. " You worry alot, all for nothing."

I say and walk over to the coffee maker.

I know I brought this upon myself and my family. The universe is paying me back for my sins. I caused this all. The death of my father months ago, the misfortune of my family's business.. The never ending suffering of my mom and I. I sigh. There is nothing that can be done. I just have to live through it.

This is a curse that only I should bear. A price I have to pay for my atrocity. An atrocity committed two years ago, hunting my very soul for retribution.

My alarm bell rings signalling the end of my shift and I glance at Harper.

" My time is up." I say and she nods.

"Great. Better go make use of your sleeping time effectively. I don't think we would be able to save you from the boss next time you sleep again." She says jokingly and I laugh softly.

I walk up to her and hug her. "Thanks." She chuckles.

"Don't mention it. Take care of yourself. You deserve that." She says and I smile before making my way to the changing room. Sean comes out of nowhere weilding a tray with two empty cups that where previously filled with coffee. He smiles the moment he sees me and I chuckle.

"Hey. Leaving already?" I nod and he drops the tray in the sink.

"I'll keep you company. Come on." I raise an eyebrow and chuckle.

"Really ? That new." I say and he laughs.

"What's new?"

" You... I can't remember you ever keeping me company whenever I want to get changed." I say and he laughs. It seems like he has noticed his mistake because the blush is visible on his face.

"Shit." He mutters. "My bad. I didn't mean it that way. I was just... Damn it."

I chuckle. "It's okay. I get it." It feels so good to tease him a little. I get to the dressing room and open it. I step in while he waits outside it not without giving him a teasing stare. "Don't you dare peep in on me." I say and he flushes.

"What ?? No. I wouldn't... Do that..." I laugh and shake my head before shutting the door behind me. Then I sigh deeply raking my fingers backwards through my hair returning back to my saddened state. I bite my lip and lean against the door. I glance at my wrist watch. I still have more than enough time before school resumes. I sigh. I had that dream again. That dream that has been evading my memories and my nights for two years now attacking me with a severe amount of guilt enough to rip a soul apart.

I feel my eyes water and take in a deep breath. I brought this upon myself. I don't deserve to be happy.. at all. I am a fucking manslayer. I blink slowly trying to wipe the tears away from my face. Anyways, I have to move on with my life. It doesn't really have to be all stagnant does it?

I immediately take off my work clothes and pick up my personal clothes hanging at a corner of the room with a hanger. I put it on immediately and wipe my face off the tears. I don't want another eternity of consoling from Sean.

Man, the fellow is a worrier. I pick up my bag and step out. Sean is still at the door leaning against the wall as he types something into his phone. I frown. He is still here? He looks up at me with a smile.

" Hey. You done?" I chuckle and nod.

"Yeah." I adjust the handle of my bag against my shoulder. "I will be on my way now." He frowns and examines me.

"Your eyes are red. Have you been crying??" Shit. Why the hell does he have to be so annoyingly observant?

I chuckle and shake my head. "No. Something got Into my eyes...."

" That's an old trick Jenna. You were crying weren't you?" Now I really have the urge to just show him my frustrated side so he will leave me the fuck alone. But I can't bring myself to do it. I know he is just so worried about my well being. That's so kind of him but it's not like he can do anything to take away my misery....

I sigh I deeply.

-----~[JENNA'S POV]~-----

I sigh and smile. "I am okay Sean. Seriously."

" That's what you keep saying every single damned time. You have never been okay since you started working here Jenna. I am so tired of pretending that everything is okay with you. Come on, tell me. What's the matter?" I bite my lip and they tremble.

This is not fair. Why is he being to caring like this towards me? I don't deserve it. I can't.... I sniff and immediately wipe my face before I break down before him. I chuckle. I have to give him a reasonable explanation....

" I uhh.... I really appreciate your care . It's just...." I pause and sigh. "My dad died, months ago and it's been really hard for I and my mom I just.... It's just so hard to picture my life without him and.... You know. Things have really been hard without him...." He doesn't give me a chance to finish up before he pulls me into a deep hug.

" I am so sorry Jenna." He says and I can hear his voice shaking. His heart is pounding erratically, I fear for him. "It's okay. You don't really have to hide all these from us. We are always available to help you go through the trauma." I chuckle.

"Thanks . I just...."

" Hey." He interrupts me. "I know how it feels. I lost my aunt who was like a mother to me when my Mom abandoned us.." I sigh.

Yeah. Only that the universe is not punishing you for any crime. She died a natural death. I sigh.

"I am sorry."

" You don't need to be. I am completely over it and Harper was the one who helped me through it. Trust me. She is a talented professional in the aspect of consoling broken souls." He says and I smile. "Just consider it okay. Keeping things to yourself, it won't help you. Rather, it will kill you." He says and I nod.

"Okay . Thanks. I will consider it." I say and he chuckles.

"I know you will." He looks around. "Uh... So. You leaving now. I could walk you home..... "

I immediately shake my head. "Uh ... No. No. Nevermind. Please. I don't want to interrupt you from your duty."

He chuckles. "I don't mind." I smile and blush.

"Thanks for the helping hand Sean but, I am fine, really. I am great. I can go on my own." I say and he sighs.

"Okay . If you say so. Don't jump into the express." He says pointing at me and I laugh.

" I am not that dumb." I say and he chuckles.

" I sincerely doubt that." He says and I glare at him.

He laughs. "Bye Jenna." I nod and wave at him.

"Bye." I reply and shake my head before turning towards the exit of the coffee shop.

I take in the early cool morning breeze as I stand for a moment at the entrance, allowing it's coolness to blow through my hair and soothe my soul. That's if it can. I honestly hope it will.

I arrange my hair behind my ear and look around. A few early morning shop owners are just opening up. I sigh and turn to walk through the sidewalk home when my phone buzzes in my pocket. I immediately take it out expecting to see a message from mom but it's a notification instead. A notification for an event at school. Today is couples day.

I grunt and annoyingly slide my phone back into my pocket. What a day today is going to be. What the heck even made me set up this reminder?? Aaaargh!!!

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I make my way briskly to school as I walk through the entrance half focused. My entire attention is on my phone going through the Craigslist. I really have no choice and it is up to me to redeem I and my mom from this endless loop of hardship eating away at our soul. I just have to end it. Not for me but for my mom. Her stress and toiling is just too much for my fragile heart to bear. I have to redeem her in anyway I can even if it means selling my soul to the devil. I can't be blamed. I am as desperate as ever.

I walk into the school half aware of my surroundings as I make my way towards the four storey building focused on my phone. An ad suddenly pops up and without caution, my eyes land straight on the pay without even checking out what sort of job. It goes wide instantly.

Holy bloody finances!!!!

$10,000 per month. What the fuck.....!! Shit. I am about to check the details when someone as hard as a rock bumps into me and I think I hear my shoulder bone crack.

"Ouch!!!"

My phone slips from my hand, dropping to the floor and I wince gripping my shoulder. Luckily, the kind enough fellow catches it right on time before it impacts with the floor.

Wow. Cool reflexes.

I catch a glimpse of his muscles and slowly look up to meet his sparkling glittering crystal blue gaze.

Oh shit.

My heart pounds erratically. "H.. hey." I say softly and chuckle stupidly unable to look away from him. Of course I can never ever ever look away. I have never been able to look away. Who the hell will ever have the mind to look away from this... this embodiment of supreme stunningness.

The cutest most popular senior in DEVONSHIRE ACADEMY and my never ending long time crush. He smiles and his eyes sparkle in the process.

Oh my god.

I want to faint..... "Hey. It's you." He says softly and I chuckle.

' Yeah. It's me. Like he knows me.' I thought with a scoff.

I look down and glance at his hand weilding my phone. . I suddenly become so nervous.

"T.. thanks. For the helping hand." I say and he chuckles. He extends his hand returning my phone.

"Sorry about that." He says. I chuckle and shake my head.

"Oh no. It's my fault. I wasn't focusing. It won't ever happen again I......" Jeez. Why the fuck am i feeling so hot??!!!

" Well you have never been focused so I figured it's just part of your personality." He says and I can't help but chuckle. I bite my lip and look away. "Hope I didn't break a bone." He says and steps closer to me examining my shoulder.

I chuckle and slap his hand away playfully. "I am not a kid." I say. "I...I am fine." He smiles.

Oh God. He should really stop that!!! Doesn't he have an idea how he murders the ladies with that heartless illegal smile? It's so not fair.

I immediately look away and heave a deep sigh. "I should be going. Thanks for saving my phone." I say and he laughs.

"You are welcome."

I nod awkwardly and slowly turn away. "Uhmm.... Jenna." He calls and my brain sparks.

What the f..... How the fuck does he know my name??

I pause and slowly turn around to face him. He smiles murderously and closes the distance between us towering high above me. I gulp.

I blink rapidly and look around me aware of the stares of the other students around. He chuckles. "I wanted to ask you something." He says and I bite my lip.

"Ookkaayyyy ...." I say softly with my heart in my throat.

He smiles. Oh God.

What the hell does he want to tell me? And why does he keep looking at me like that? "Uhmm...are you aware of the event of today?" He asks and I blink.

Event?

I rack my brain for what event could be.......oh shit. The couples day event.

I chuckle nervously and nod. "Uh..yeah. What about that?"

He smiles. "I was wondering if perhaps you aren't taken, maybe I could take you out... Of course you don't have to oblige... If you don't want to, it's not a must... I mean I...." I chuckle nervously.

Is this dude crazy? Why the hell is he sounding so nervous? I am the one who is supposed to be nervous here. My senses are literally about to explode right now. I blush heavily and blink rapidly.

" I uh..." I brush my hair behind my ear nervously. "I...." He looks at me expectantly. Jeez. Who the hell will be so hardened to refuse such a cute face? God I can't breathe.

I bite my lip. "Okay." I say and he looks at me unsure.

"What ?" I chuckle and roll my eyes.

"Yes. I said yes." I reply and he looks blown away.

"Really ?" He asks. I can't help but giggle.

"Yes . I would love.... I mean, like to go out... With you." I say and chuckle. I place my hands behind me like a little kid and look away shyly.

Oh my God!!

He didn't just ask me out did he?? He looks so elated. "Okay. That's great." He says. "I will see you around... Sometime.. then." He says and I nod awkwardly. I beam and immediately turn around walking away briskly.

Oh shit!!!

My heart is thumping hard against my chest. Am I dreaming? Oh Gosh I must be dreaming.

"Jenna!!!!" Someone calls my attention with a scream as I step into the hallway and i sharply turn to see my close companions and school friends at one of their lockers. I beam and walk up to them.

"Hey guys."

I hug them both and they giggle.

"So tell me." One of them, Chloe, begins. "Is it true?" She asks out of the blues and I blink.

"Uhh.... What? Is what true?" I ask confused.

" Don't pretend like you don't know what we are talking about." Lily, the other says and I laugh softly, extremely confused.

"Guys. You are really beginning to sound ridiculous. What are you talking about? Tell me."

Chloe looks at me somehow like I am trying to hide her favorite puppy from her.

"Did Alexander Gage ask you out this morning?" Lily goes straight to the point and my heart twists.

Crap.

"What...?? How did you...."

Chloe scoffs. "The news is everywhere dummy." She says and I blink.

For fuck's sake.... News really travels so fast in this school.

I chuckle nervously. Wow. I didn't even get the chance to explain it to them in my own way.

I sigh. "Okay. Yes he....." They didn't give me a chance to finish and they both squeal loudly and excitedly attracting attention from the other students in the hallway.

I smile. "Guys. It's not that big of a deal."

" Of course it is!!" Lily almost shouts and I jerk.

" Damn. Easy girl."

Chloe hugs me tightly. "We are just so happy for you. We just for once want to see that pretty face of yours smiling again. I mean, Alex has been your long time crush right?" I chuckle and smile.

"Yeah ....??"

"Awwwwn . She's smiling." Lily says and it looks like she is about to cry.

I blush foolishly and look away. "Guys stop." I say and they laugh.

"It's so good to see something work out for you for once Jenna. We can't help it. You deserve to be happy." Chloe says and I nod.

"Yeah . You are right. I do."

' Do you?' My conscience hits me with that aching question and I blink.

I heave a deep sigh.

"So. What's it gonna be?" Chloe asks locking her arm with mine. Lily takes my other arm also and they both lead me away.

"We are so going to give you a pretty makeover by the time school ends for the day." Lily answers.

" Uuurgh." I groan.

They both laugh.

-----~[JENNA'S POV]~-----

The day almost comes to an end as the school bell rings for the closure of the day and I find myself frustratedly making my way through the school compound scrolling through my phone and searching for that particular ad that pays $10, 000.

Shit!!

Why the hell did I have to lost it? It was a very massive opportunity. It's not something I can find everywhere calling my attention. This is all Alex's fault . Why did he have to bump into me at that period and distract me with that stupid cute face of his? It's all his fucking fault.

Damn it .

How the hell am I ever going to find it again? And I didn't even bother to check the title of the ad before letting it go like a smoke to the wind.

SHIT.

I frustratedly scratch my hair scrolling through the Craigslist with desperation. This is a very clear evidence that the entire universe is definitely against me. Oh yes it is so clear and visible now. That is an opportunity that comes once in a while and I had it within my fucking grasp only for it to..... shit.

I am completely oblivious to the entire world at the moment as that particular ad on the craigslist is my number one priority. And I'm so going to find it before the end of the day. I definitely will and nothing will ever stop me. I have searched the craigslist for hours and I have never seen an opportunity such as that. my only hope is that when I find it, it is going to be a very simple task that my fragile hands can handle if not, I am so going to be dead disappointed.

I am still walking briskly towards the gate when I feel warm sturdy hands against my shoulders and I jerk. I turn around sharply to see Alex smiling at me and my vision almost blurs.

Not again.

" Hey." He says softly with that enchanting smile of his.

SHIT.

I immediately turn my head, attaching all my focus back to my phone. "Hey." I reply without looking at him doing everything within my power to avoid meeting his pretty gaze.

I'm sorry I have to do this Alex but right now at the moment my life is almost at stake. I can tell that he is feeling so awkward beside me and I feel guilty about ignoring him this way but what choice do I have? I have a plan to do with my life and I cannot allow his attractiveness to divert my focus.

From the corner of my eye I watch him scratch his head nervously. "So are you heading home? I could walk you there." He says and I shrug.

I turn slowly to him with a smile. "Sure I would like that." I say and immediately take my gaze away from him returning it back to my phone.

I am so sorry Alex and I wish things would have been different but this is not within my power and there is nothing I can do.

"So how was your day at school?" He asks and I nod.

"Great ." I reply shortly trying my best to place my attention on my phone screen and not on his distracting enticing scent. Shit, he smells so good.

I turn to him, feeling the guilt about to tear my soul apart. "I am sorry it's just... This is really important I can't take my focus from it. Hope you're not mad at me." I say and he chuckles.

"It's alright. I get it. seems like you have been busy all your life. ".He says and I frown.

I turn to him with a smile. "What makes you think I am always busy?"

" Well because I see you always busy everyday."

I chuckle. "Have you been stalking me?" I ask and notice his face colour.

Gotcha.

He shakes his head and smiles. "Nope. I just happened to see you almost everyday by that popular coffee shop working so I assumed you are the busy type." He says and nod my head with a slight smile.

Fairpoint.

I immediately tear my gaze away from him rearranging my focus back to the task at hand. He keeps silent this time but I can still feel his piercing penetrating gaze on me.

After a while, I find it and my eyes go wild.

" Holy shit."

Happiness as never before skates through my nerves and I almost jump with glee. I immediately went through the details to see what kind of job and I observed that it's an offer from a billionaire industry requesting for personal assistant for the CEO. My heart drops.

Personal assistant for the CEO? I definitely can't do that. With determination, I check the details.

It described it as more like a caregiver. I smile till my cheeks hurt. That I can definitely do. I will definitely take this one. Man I feel so elated.

I turn to Alex to see him gazing at me amused.

"So what the exciting news that has put that pretty smile on your face?" He asks and I poke him happily.

" I just found a very very nice job opportunity." I say and he chuckles.

"Oh yeah another job opportunity. That's so typical of you." He says and I beam.

I can't help it. "Humans have to survive in any way they can." I say and he chuckles.

" It's alright then." I sigh deeply and immediately search for the address of the place.

Maybe I should go there right now. Of course there's no need wasting anymore time.

I turn to him slowly. "So I am not going home yet, I want to quickly check this out." I say and he smiles.

"It's alright. I just hope you won't be too carried away till you forget about our date." He says and I blink, blushing furiously.

"Why would I forget that? I will text you my house address." I say and bite my lip.

" Sure thanks. But I don't remember giving you my number." He says and I bite my lip.

Damn my stupid brain!!!

I chuckle. "Sorry. My bad." I say and he laughs. We exchange numbers.

" I will see you then." I say and he nods.

" Sure. Bye Jenna." I wave shyly at him.

" Bye." I reply before turning and heading towards my ongoing mission.

I text Mum immediately that I won't come back home on time and immediately call the coffee shop to tell them that I won't be able to make it today for my shift and they agreed.

All is said and done. And now it is time to go grab the decent job opportunity.

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I take heavy but bold strides towards the address of the job description and when I find myself stopping before the very tall, large enormous skyscraper of a company, I gasp. I blink rapidly trying to make sure I am not seeing things. Are they kidding me right now?

I tilt my head to one side with wonder as I gaze at the majestic edifice with the Golden inscription at the top.

THE JONZZ EMPIRE.

I chuckle. This business opportunity only said they needed to employ a professional caretaker. I did not expect to see myself before a very large business organisation. Now what the hell do they need a caretaker for?

Confusion as never before skates through my frame. I don't know whether it's advisable to step into the building or not without looking like a fool. What do I do?

Come on, it's 10,000 dollars we are talking about here. What the hell was I expecting? A normal small-sized business like I thought it would be would not be able to afford such amount of money.

I sigh deeply . The very one thing about these billionaires. They just like to give away so much money. I clench my fists and take in a deep breath. I cannot let this opportunity pass me by ever again. I have found it and now I am going to grasp it.

I don't care if it has to do with a meeting in the clouds. Even if it does, I will definitely make my way up there. I look around me and adjust my backpack before resuming my steps towards the building.

I stop at the entrance and glance at the revolving doors.

"You can do this Jenna. You can do this. It is not going to be that hard. You are just looking for a job as a caretaker, nothing more. And you are not a kid. You are a young lady capable of handling herself." I keep reminding myself ignoring the fact that I am still putting on my school uniform.

I exhale and walk towards the door which automatically turns around giving me space to pass through.

Wow!

I step in and almost jerk at the full blast of the air conditioners round the environment hitting me hard straight to my bones. I take in a deep breath and look around to see myself before a very large vast spacious hall with lots and dozens of individuals briskly walking up and down in a busy frenzy. I take in a deep breath wondering what I should do when my mind reminds me to look for a receptionist.

I scan the entire hall and turn to my right when I spot an isolated well carved and magnificently designed golden table with a petite pretty dark-haired lady behind it typing briskly into a portable laptop. She must be the receptionist.

I take in a deep breath for the up tenth time feeling my heart in my throat before I approach her. I stop right in front of her and then fiddle with my fingers.

" Hello." I call her attention and she looks up at me with stunning pretty golden brown eyes. She frowns and scans me from head to toe.

"Hey, hello there little one how may I help you?" She asks and I feel my head spinning.

Little one? Seriously??!

I look at her and bite my lip. That single sentence of hers and the look she is giving me right now is enough to make me know that I do not and totally don't belong in here but what can I do? My desperacy at the moment is the one in control of my thinking faculty.

I decide not to waste any more time and take out my phone searching for the ad I screenshotted. I display it to her and fold my arms behind my back.

"Sorry for disturbing you, I saw that ad on my phone and I am willing to try out the job." I say and she raises an eyebrow glancing at me stunned.

She chuckles. "You really want to become a caretaker for the boss?" She asks and I nod. She looks at me like I don't know what I'm thinking and that makes me shiver a little but I am not wavering.

Not now. I have to do this. I have no choice. I have to make it up to my mum for the pain I have caused her so bad. . She shouldn't be living like this and it's all my fault.

"Are you sure about this intention of yours young lady?" She asks giving me a warning look and I bite my lip.

"Is there really a reason for me to be worried? I mean it's just caretaking isn't it?" I ask and she chuckles.

She smiles beautiful piercing me with a look of admiration. "As you say a young lady. I will take you... To the boss. Come with me." She says and turns around immediately leading me towards an elevator at a certain area of the large hall.

She presses her thumb against the keypad and urges me in together with her. I look back at the magnificent hall and then step in with her .

She punches the 10th floor of the skyscraper. My heart leaps when I realise..... we are going way up ....... to the 10th floor!!!!

After a long while, the doors slide open. "This way." She says calmly and I follow her through a wide long corridor with a beautiful red carpet gratifying the entire floor. I feel a bit intimidated about stepping on this beautiful rug with my dirty shoes.

But since she didn't complain about it, I feel it is okay. We take a very long walk through the corridor turning around and moving through different corners before we finally get to a vast room filled with numerous ladies of different ages and sizes seated as if waiting for an appointment with the doctor or something.

She directs me in and points at a place for me to sit. She steps in and glances at the other ladies all peering at me like I am a thorn in their flesh.

I shiver and try my best to avoid there piercing gazes. The receptionist takes out a pen and a book.

"Sorry fellas, there's going to be a change of plans here. Remember I said you were all going in according to your ages." She says and they nod in unison. The receptionist turns to me . "Well I guess I have just found the youngest candidate of you all." She says and all eyes turn to me with shocking expressions.

You would think I have committed the most abominable crime with the way they were all staring at me. I feel so inconvenient about it and my grip on my backpack tightens. But they didn't say a word or utter anything. And that feels strange. I expected that with the way they were staring at me, they will probably be mean towards me or threaten me or bully me or something.

But they all said nothing and everyone minded their own businesses but I could still spot a few of them giving me scrutinising gazes.

The receptionist turns to me. "Okay young lady, may I know your name and your age?" She says and I take in a deep breath.

"My name is Jenna Laurence." i say.

"Nice. pretty name." She says and writes it down.

" Thanks."

"Your age?"

"18 years." I say and she smiles.

"Well at least you have started climbing up into the age of maturity. I hope you get what you want. Immediately the person in there steps out, you are next." She says and my heart pumps.

I blink rapidly with a slight terror within me.

" Okay." I say nervously and she chuckles.

"Have a good day." She says and exits the room shaking her head..

I take in multiple deep breaths clenching my fists together and rubbing my palms against each other.

Jeez.

What the fuck is wrong with you Jenna? You really need to cool off. I keep telling myself trying to calm my throbbing nerves, when the door to the office suddenly swings open and a lady who looks rather extremely harsh in her late twenties steps out with a furious look.

She walks out of the room entirely and then a male attendant stands at the door.

"Next." He says and it feels like my heart is about to explode.

I am next!!!!

I notice the others in the room turn their focus towards me.

Oh well. I really don't have much of a choice right now do I?

I slowly stand up and adjust my backpack behind me before striding towards the attendant.

He raises an eyebrow peering at me intensely as I approach him. "Are you the next?" He asks and I nod. He remains glued to the spot staring at me and gazing at me from head to toe with a stunned expression embracing his face.

After a long while, he blinks rapidly and slowly turns towards the door still peering at me.

"C... Come with me then." He says and I follow him in.

Now why the hell does everyone keep staring at me like I am a little piece of trash or something?