Sold to the Gangstar Billionaire

"The foreigners will be arriving soon, Ms Yolanda"

"I got the call. There are about 30 new ladies here, and we will be getting another more tomorrow. We have to make sure we impress those buyers, we really need to clear the room" Ms Yolanda said.

"Sure Ms Yolanda" Her manager bowed and walked out of her office.

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LUNA'S POV

I walked out of the kitchen feeling very dizzy, I've been in the kitchen since morning fixing one thing or the other and all my stepmom does is just to sit and complain.

I feel so weak and stressed out,, but I dare not speak out, else I'd get grounded with another round of work.

"Luna!!" I heard my stepmom's voice from the sitting room and I quickly rush to attend to her.

"Yes ma'am" I said.

"What's this?" She asked, showing me the plate containing the fifth pancake I've just prepared.

Here we go again!

"Your pancake" I replied, and she scoffed.

"My pancake? Seriously! Did you make this charcoal and called it my pancake? Do you hate me this much, Luna?" Cora, my stepmom, yelled.

"I don't hate you mom, This is like the fifth pancake I've prepared and yet...." I immediately kept quiet.

"Oh, really? So, what are you insinuating? That I suck at teast?" Cora asked.

"That's not what I mean" I said slowly.

"You're so ungrateful, You should be happy and always bow at my feet that I accepted to marry your wrecked father and replace your miserable mother" Cora said.

"My dad is not wrecked. And my mom is not miserable!" I said, trying not to yell.

"Oh! Sorry... What do you know? Take this rubbish out of my face and get your ass to your room!" Cora hissed.

"I'm sorry, Mom" I said and carried the pancake then emptied it at the trash can.

I walked into my room and fall on the bed, Geez! My back hurts so much. I can't believe I've been preparing different foods for this woman, and she's still so ungrateful to me.

I pulled out my drawer and took my mother's picture, then kissed it.

"I know you're not a miserable mother, Cora is saying that because she's so jealous of you. I wish you hadn't died, or maybe I've died with you. We could've been happy together" I said to her and slowly hug her picture very close to my chest in tears.

It's been two years since the death of my mother and I think, perhaps my dad had been cheating on her all this while.

He brought in his mistress, whose now his wife, inside our home Three months after my mother's death.

Cora had made my life unbearable over this past two years, My father wasn't helping the matter either. He either came home drunk or come back leaking of cigarettes.

I'm still the one who's going to take care of him, Cora won't even touch him and believe she's too beautiful to be taking care of an old man.

"Luna! Luna!!!" I heard Cora's voice at my door.

Argh! Can't this woman allow me to rest? I scoff tiredly and stood up to open the door.

"Yes, Mom" I said.

"Are you deaf? I've been knocking on your door for the past minutes! Did you ignore me deliberately?"

"No, I'm sorry about that". I said and she rolled her eyes.

"Of course you should be. Get your stuff ready in one bag, I want you to meet a friend of mine" Cora said and made to walk out.

"Sorry ma'am, I don't understand" I said plainly.

"What don't you understand! I just asked you to pack your stuff and not question me" Cora roared.

"You said I'm meeting your friend, Why do I have to pack my bags?" I still asked.

"Luna, do not question me, I say!"

"I'm sorry ma'am"

"Make sure you make your stuff and get up before 6, tomorrow" Cora said and barged out.

I walked back inside my room and shut the door behind.

What does she mean?

Why do I sense that she's up to something?

I signed, not like I can say no to her. But it's very creepy. How can I pack my stuff just so I could meet her friend? Who does that?

I walked to my bed and pulled out my bag, then begin packing my stuff.

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Ms. Yolanda's POV.

"What do you say about them, Mr. White?"

"They are all beautiful, much better than the last ones. You sure do have eyes for good things" Mr. White said, and I smile.

"So, which ones should we arrange for you?" I ask him.

"I need only 15 of them. I'll buy more later, and I'll try recommending your company to my friends"

"Thank you, Mr. White".

"Should I pick for you,, or you'll do that yourself? I asked and he noticed negatively.

"Help me do that. I'll be downstairs" He said and walked out.

I turned to the shivering remaining 20 girls in front of me.

"Okay girls, It's your turn to move out. You all don't have to be scared. None of your family wants you, and not like you've anywhere else to be? I can't let you stay here for long whiles I require money. You should be grateful someone like Mr. White find you attractive" I smiled.

"Mia, pick out 15 of them and arrange them for Mr. White, I'll go talk about the price with him" I told my secretary.

"Ok, ma'am".

I walked out of the room and climbed downstairs. Mr. White sat there with his guards smoking.

"Hey, Mr. White" I went to sit opposite them.

"Yola. Are they ready? I've got an important meeting to attend" He said.

"Yes, Mia is arranging them. I just came down, so we can discuss their price" I said.

"Price? Seriously Yola. Is that what you're worried about?" He laughed and I know he's paying much.

"Get me my briefcase" He waved at one of his bodyguard.

"Okay, boss" the guard bowed and walked out.

"I'll be paying you straight away, Yola. But I'll be returning here tomorrow, I want you to prepare one special package for me" Mr. White said as we waited for the guard.

"What do you mean, Mr. White" I asked?

"I want you to prepare something different for me this time, I'll pay any amount. And I want a virgin, Virgins are sweeter, especially when you hear them screaming in pain. Their cries arouse me a lot. If you understand what I mean" He laughed and I smiled.

"Very well, then. Mr. White, I'll make sure to provide that tomorrow."

"I trust you, Yola"

The guard arrived with a briefcase and handed it over to him. He collected it and opened it, then close it before handing it to me.

"Here is your pay" He said.

I collected it and opened it and almost wowed but controlled myself.

"All?" I asked and he nodded.

"Thank you, Mr. White, it was nice doing business with you" I stood up and shook his hand.

"Ms Yolanda. The girls are ready" Mia said from the stairs.

"Bring them down for Mr. White" I said.

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LUNA'S POV

"Welcome back daddy" I greeted.

I'm done with packing my cloth as my stepmom demanded, when I heard the living room door open and I know dad is back. Cora didn't even come out to open the door,, and it's nothing new to me.

"Thank you, Moon" He said and sat down.

My daddy prefers to call me Moon as that was what Luna means.

I looked at dad who was neither Leaking of Cigarettes nor drinks and that was very much unlike him.

I helped him sat down and then served him water. It was already night.

"I'll serve you your dinner, Dad" I said.

"Thank you, Luna"

I made to walk to the kitchen,, but Cora blocked my way.

"Mom. Dad is back, and I just want to serve him dinner" I said.

"Which dinner?" She asked with her nonchalant attitude. Her hands placed on her waist and her, tapping her feet on the floor like someone ready for a fight.

"We still have some food left in the pot, I stored it in the fridge" I replied.

"Well..... I fed them to my chickens, you can get some money from your Not-wrecked father" She laughed and walked away.

I stared at her and tried hard not to believe what she just said. Furthermore, I walked to the kitchen and opened the fridge, then the pot, and she was right. There was no food in the pot!

I stormed back to the living room and meet dad still sitting down. I walked to him.

"Dad, Cora fed the food to her chickens" I told him.

"What, Why will she do that?" He asked, and I replied that I don't know.

"Cora!! Cora." He yelled and storm into their room.

Next I heard them shouting at eachother. I sighed and cleared the cup he used to drink water, then walked to my room.

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I woke up the next morning with a slight of headache and I immediately took some pills before I stepped out of the bed. I said my morning prayers then walked out of the room.

The living room was still quiet and I know my father and stepmom were still asleep. I walked into the kitchen and begin mopping it as well place a pot on the fire.

I'm going to prepare rice dash and sandwich as that's what the note I find on the counter stats .

I don't need anyone to tell me that It was my stepmom that dropped it.

Minutes later, the sandwich and rich dish was ready and I put them down.

"Good morning Daddy" i greeted my dad.

He just walked into the kitchen to grab some water. My father is fond of drinking early morning water.

"Good Morning Luna" he muttered and walked out.

I stared behind him and sighed. Seems his argument with his wife was a terrible one.

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I arranged the table and serve the food to my father and stepmom , then sit down to have mine.

I only get to eat well when my dad is around. Though not always, my stepmom is just like she has my dad on her tips. He's always ready to do as she says.

There was silence and all that could be heard was just the spoon meeting with plate.

"Luna, get me my juice" Cora said.

I nodded and stood up then walked to the fridge. Ever since Cora came in, she has broken a lot of rules my mum kept. She believes she's not "Ms Evelyn" my mum and for that she has to set her own rules.

I brought the juice to her and helped her pour it inside her cup.

"Luna, I hope you arranged your bag as I ordered yesterday" Cora asked.

I was sitting down back on my chair now.

"I did." I replied.

"Very well. After you're done eating, Take your bath and put on something nice, like I said, you'll be meeting my friend" Cora said and i just nodded.

"Cora, I don't think this is a good idea" My father finally speaks up.

"Oh, shut up! I'm doing this for you, for you, and for the future of your family" Cora hissed.

I stared at them as they started another round of argument. I don't actually get it, what exactly are they talking about and why does their words seems to be pointed at me?

"Luna is just 18!" My father told her.

"She's a lady, Don't over pamper her. She's going to meet her age and maybe, people she's older than. She's going to start another life and learn to adapt".

"Yolanda is not going to take good care of my Moon, Cora" My father said.

He had now stopped eating.

"Oh, Your moon! You should be greatful to me Sam! Without me I don't know where you'd be. You don't expect her to live in with me forever, right Luna? You're not going to live with me forever huh?" Cora asked .

"I don't know Mom. I don't even understand what you both are arguing about" I said plainly.

The food on my plate now seemed sour to me. I just hate it when they keep arguing.

"Ofcourse you won't understand. His moon! I'm trying to act like a mom here!" Cora yelled.

She dropped her fork on the table and stood up.

"I thought we talked this over last night Sam? Meet me in my room and stop acting like a boy" Cora told my father and stormed out.

My father sighed, I stared at him and could see pain and I wished I could understand what was going on.

"If I can't save you Moon, Promise you'll forgive me?" My father finally spoke to me.

"I don't understand dad, But I can promise you, that no matter what's going on, I know you're trying your best to protect me. It's not your fault and I'll always forgive you" I said to him.

"Thank you Luna. You're just like your mum" He stood up and kissed my hair.

"I'll be right back" He said.

I nodded and watched him walk into their room. I sighed and stood up.

Breakfast is over!.

I started clearing the table and I could hear a little bit of my father's voice from the room.

I don't want to eavesdrop so I just walked to my room. Whatever is coming this time, is sure going to be a big one.

It's been long my father asked me to make him a promise. And just this time, it's something he's not sure he can handle.

How much I hate Cora for controlling my father. I'm very sure she can't be controlling him that easily, she sure be using something, either trying to blackmail him and then force him to do thing he'd never want to do.

Ever since she came in, my father has done a lot of things he have never done for me or my mother. Cora even has the right to use my mother's Jewelry. She sure is acting smart.

I wished there's something I could do, to save my father from that bad woman. And what does she mean by she's trying to act as a mother?

To who?! She has never for once acted like a mother to me and I pray she never become one! Not in my father's Gene.

SAM'S POV

"Cora, can you atleast calm down? Please" I said to her.

She has been fuming since I joined her in the room and I know she's planning something.

"Don't tell me to calm down Sam. We talked this over Last night and you came up this morning to remind me she's in her 18's? She yelled and I sigh.

"Cora, if you have a daughter, a child. You'd understand how hard this is for me" I said.

"Are you trying to mock me now? Wow Sam! Are you trying to indirectly tell me that I don't have a child?.

"That's not what I mean" I told her.

"Well, we will talk about that later. Now let's talk about your Moon" She said mockingly.

"Cora, Luna is the only thing that Evelyn left after her death. When I look at Luna, I see her mother in her, and I can't afford to let her go. Evelyn won't be happy with me"

"Evelyn , Evelyn! What about Cora?!" She yelled.

"Don't get work up, You and I know there's no love or anything between us" I told her.

"Well... That's not my business, I won't want to talk this too long, it's almost getting to time and I won't want to keep dear, Yolanda waiting. Luna will make a great sell" she said and I sighed.

"Think about the huge pay Yolanda mentioned,$5,000. Do you have that in a month? Even your work can't fetch you that"

"Cora! I'm the man here and Luna is my daughter. You're not selling her and that's final!!" I yelled hitting my palm on the side desk.

"Wow!" She laughed.

"How brave. Alright then Sam! I'll not sell your precious Moon, Your Evelyn's precious daughter" She smiled and I almost feel relieved.

"Thank you for understanding" I smiled.

"Yes yes. I'm very understanding. But be ready to meet me in court, Sam!" She smiled and walked out of the room.

"Cora!! Cora!!" I yelled and rush out, running after her.

If only there's a way I can destroy her evidence, I won't have to leave in her net, ever again.

LUNA'S POV

I smiled as I flipped to the next page of the novel I was reading. I'm trying so hard to take away the memories of my mum and dad together.

My family was complete, it always was, but then... I don't know what happened but mom was found inside the shower bleeding and it was too late to save her, she must have really been in pain.

"Luna!" Cora's voice rang.

Arghhh. Seems the argument is over. I sighed and shut the book then walked to the living room .

My father was sitted on the sofa and Cora was sitting next to him, leg closed.

My father face expression was something I can't read. That should be the second time I'm seeing that look on his face. I've seen it once, at my mother's funeral and I'm seeing it again, Here!

What could be wrong? Oh Cora. What are you doing to my family?

"Yes mum" I said to her.

"Moon.. Uhmm, Cora said she asked you to pack your stuffs yesterday" My father asked and I nodded.

"Yes. Are we moving out?" I asked.

"Actually, no Luna" He replied.

"Then I guess it's just to meet her friend like she said. But why do I need to pack my stuffs? Am I going to live in with her?" I asked.

"Uhmm...."

"Exactly Luna! You're moving in with my friend!" Cora snapped.

"Stop it Cora,I'm the one to do the talking" My father shut her up.

"I'm moving in with her friend? Why? What happened in here?. Is there something I should know father?" I asked worriedly.

"I'm sorry, Moon" My father said.

Just then, A car drove into our compound and Cora stood up to open the door, the look on her face stated how happy she is.

"Sam. Her buyers are here" Cora announced from the door.

"Her buyers? What aren't you telling me father!" I almost screamed but Dad was just silent.

He was staring at me pleadingly.

"Are you...... Dad? Are you selling me out?" I said slowly when I found my voice and all he could say was..

"I'm Sorry,Moon".

I walked into my room and slammed the door behind in tears. I fall on my bed and let go of the tears in my eyes.

There's no much time, The buyers... My buyers are here and were waiting at the living room.

I wish I had a say in my life, I wish I was still with my mum.

If I had known about this on time, I could have find a way to run away from this place. But it's not like I've any where to run to. I have no friends, Cora banned me from having one.

I continued crying more. I could hear Cora laughing in the living room, More like enjoying their discussion.

How much is the Yolanda woman paying? I'm sure it's going to be such a huge payment. How can Cora be so heartless to sell me off? Is she tired of me? If anyone should leave my father's house. It should be Cora!

The door of my room opened and I didn't bother looking up, I know it's my father and I'm so mad at him.

He's a man! And the owner of the home. Why don't he have a say? How can he allow Cora sold his daughter off!"

Oh good Lord. I just want to wake up and believe all this is just a very bad dream, a dream that's never going to come true.

"Moon" I heard my father's voice and it was so close and I knew he was next to me. I sat up from the bed and went to sit closer to him then hugged him in tears.

"Daddy" I weep. His hand circled my back and he patted my hair. I could feel his tears touch my face, He was also crying and I know this isn't his fault.

"I'm sorry , Moon. I'm really sorry that I can't do anything to save you, I'm a bad father, you e every right to hate me. I'm really sorry Moon" My father whispered to me and I cried more.

"Why father, Why. Don't you love me anymore? Why do you have to sell me off? Did I do anything? Is there anything I've to do to stop this? Is it money...? What happened Daddy!" I cried to him.

"Look at me Moon. None of this is your fault, I don't just know....I just wish there's a way I can stop this, I can't avoid leaving you, You're the only precious thing Your mother left for me after her demise. I'm really sorry that I cannot protect you from Cora, Please forgive me Luna"

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I walked into the living room with my bag and meet Cora sitting on the sofa , face filled with smile. Another two women sat opposite her smiling too.

I recognized Yolanda but couldn't recognize the other woman by her side.

"Mum I'm ready" I said to Cora and she smiled.

Those wicked smile, I wish there's a way I can slap them off her face. I hate you so much for this Cora and I promise you, if I ever return to this house, I'll make sure I make you pay for whatever you're doing to my family.

"Good Girl Luna. I know you're understanding unlike your father" She said and I smiled.

I nodded and remained quiet. Yolanda smiled and stared at me.

"She's so beautiful Cora" Yolanda complimented.

"Yes she is Yola. Luna is a very beautiful girl, and hard-working too. She's also a virgin and I'm sure she's going to make a great sell" Cora laughs.

"A virgin? Wow! Exactly what I've been looking for. You're a genius Cora, how come you hid such beautiful wine for so long? She's sure going to make a great sell" Yola said and walked to me.

She stood in front of me and touched my cheeks, I stood still, wishing there's a way I can slap her hand off my face.

"What's your name, beautiful one?" Ms. Yolanda asked me.

"Luna" I replied and took my eyes away from her.

My dad had refused to come down stairs and I know he just can't stand the scene, I know for sure he'll be somewhere, hearing our discussion.

"Luna. That's a nice name, What your mom said..." I immediately cut her shut.

"Cora, is not my mother" I snapped.

She don't deserve me, Not only me, she don't deserve to have a child, she don't deserve to be called a mother. All she knows and cares about is Money, Money and Money. Some people really have to learn that there's nothing more valuable that love. Love lasts forever especially family love but Money, Money fades with time.

"Oh! Sorry about that." Yolanda apologized and continued.

"So, I just want to ask, Before making another move, I ant to confirm what your... Step mom just said" She said and I remained silent.

"Are you a virgin, Luna" she asked and I kept quiet.

My step mom buckled on me to say something but I ignored her.

"Yolanda, I think she's just scared, don't you trust me? Luna is still a virgin" Cora told her.

Wait, she's not only selling me out but as a...? What has my Virginity got to do with this? I didn't hesitate to ask her either.

"What has my Virginity gotten to do with this? Are you selling me as a sex slave or what?"

"That is not something you should know" Cora snapped and I nodded.

"You can go to your room now , Luna. I'll talk to your stepmom and then I'll come fetch you" Ms Yolanda said and I nodded, walking back into my room.

I glanced at my stepmom who was still having her wicked smile plastered on her face, I rolled my eyes and walked back to my room. I've promised my father I'm not going to cry.

I'm going to be strong and accept whatever that comes to my way, I should take this as I've if life challenges. Even do it seems so hard for me, learning to live without family. That is just the worst dream ever!

CORA'S POV

"You sure made the right decision , Cora. I promise you Luna is going to make a great sell"

"I know that, She's beautiful and will attract a lot of men. She not just beautiful but also a virgin," I smiled.

"Virgins tends to sell more. Mr. White dropped by yesterday and bought 15 girls, But he demanded he needed a virgin" Yolanda said to me and I smiled.

"Then, Luna is ready" I smiled.

"Yes, Cora. But you must be very sure she's a virgin"

"I assure you that"

"Kids of nowadays know much more that their age, You might be seeing Luna and probably be assuming her to still be that little girl with no mother but she might know more than her age , if not , had gone really far" Yolanda said.

"I understand what you're saying,Yola. But Luna stays indoor all door , under my watch. I'm very sure she's still intact down there" I said and she nodded.

"So, let's get down to businesses, I need to start going now" Yola said.

"I'll be paying you $3,000" She said opening her briefcase .

"$3,000 for her?" I asked and she nodded.

"Come on Yola, I've been in this business with you for a while now. Don't try to cheat me, I know how expensive Virgins are. Damn! Are you even looking at that girl in there?" I said pointing to the direction of Luna's too..

Yolanda sighed. "Mm Cora, you still haven't changed"

"Ofcourse, I can't change, not when it has to do with money" I rolled my eyes.

"I've wanted to ask, What did Sam said about this? You and I know how much he loves Evelyn, not to talk of her daughter" Yola said.

"Don't act like a kid. I've him wrapped round my tips, I still have his secret and he dare not say no to me" I laugh.

"You don't have the evidence Cora"

"Well , Yes you're right. But Sam believe I still does and I won't want him to find out there's no evidence, else I'm doomed".

"Yeah. You'd be very Careful Cora" Yolanda said and I nodded.

"I'll be paying $4,000 then."

"Make it $4,500 and she's all yours" I said smiling.

"You're such a bad lady" She laugh.

LUNA'S POV

Cora came to call me that Yolanda is ready to leave, with me.

I carried my bag and walked to the living room where they were waiting for me. The woman behind Yolanda help me talk my bag to their car.

"It was nice doing business with You , Cora" Yolanda smiled.

Tears filled my eyes. I'm a business, My father owns no right to me now. I'm moving away, from my family, Completely.

God! I just want to wake up from such terrible dream. Yolanda led me to the car and I entered, She instructed the driver to start the engine.

"Trust me Luna. You're going to enjoy your new home" Yolanda smiled.

There's never going to be a new home for me. My father is my new and old home. Yolanda is just like Cora, I hate the both of them.

I'm just sold. Like an item. As the car starts driving out of my father's compound. I tried to stare through the window, holding to see my father.

For the last time.

But he was not there, I couldn't even get a glimpse of him. More tears flow down my cheeks.

Pains and more pains were all that ran through my veins.

LUNA'S POV

The car came to a halt in a compound and Ms Yolanda got down, I joined her and got down too. The other woman whom I realised her name was Mia, brought down my bag from the boot and handed it to me.

"Luna, Follow Mia. She's going to take you to where your types are" Yolanda said.

What does she mean by my type? Oh! She means those who doesn't have a say in their life.

I carried my bag of clothes and start trailing behind Mia. The house is a very big one and it's beautifully built. Mia took me upstairs and then opened a door.

Who will believe that inside such beautiful house there's a room that looks like where ants live?. There were so many girls in the room and I knew I'm going to join them.

In as much as I'm confused on what is going to be our job here or what they are doing with us, I couldn't ask questions. Mia led me in and walked out without a word.

Some of the girls were in tears , while some look less concerned, Some were sleeping on each other's lap. I'm just going to join those crying cause I really need to cry my pains away. I went to sit by a corner, Cling my bag to myself, I rested my head on the bag and continued looking at the girls in the room.

There's so many amount of unwanted people in this world," I said to myself sadly.

Why give birth to us when you know you're not going to let us grow up with you? My case is different though. This is the last thing my mother would do if she's alive.

I sadly tried to remember my daddy at home. I've grown up beside him for 18 years and now I have to learn to live without him. I've to learn to live in a total different world.

Someone else is still going to drop by, talk to Ms Yolanda and then exchange me again for money. I'm going to start living with who ever that buys me. I prayed silently that I don't get sold out to a bad guy, Someone who'll make my already miserable life, worst.

The girls in the room were all quiet now, They've all dozed off expect for five girls and me. We were just quiet and I could guess what the other is thinking about. What else? If not about how life has treated us.

How life has dealt and cheated on us.

"What's your name?" One the ladies among the five asked me.

"Luna" I said to her and she nodded.

The other girls just glanced at me and took their eyes away.

"My name is Linda" She smiled.

She's beautiful I must say, But she need a complete touch to prove that.

"Nice" i simply said.

YOLANDA'S POV

"Hello, Mr. White" I said to the receiver of my phone call.

"Hello, Yolanda. Did my package arrive?" He said and I nodded. Like he can see me.

"Yes. There are about five of them, you'll have to come and pick the one you want" I told him.

"No problem Yola, I'll drop by on my way after this meeting" He said.

"Okay, Mr. White" I disconnected the call.

"Ma'am, We have some buyers , should I usher them in?" Mia said walking to my office.

"Ofcourse" i smiled.

Business have been going alot this week and I'm enjoying it.

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LUNA'S POV

The door of the room we were in opened and Ms Yolanda walked in with a man probably in his late fifty's. He look old and I prayed silently I don't get to be picked by him.

This man is almost my father's age, No! He's older that my father.

I noticed how the girls all started crying and hiding behind eachother. Everyone is hoping not to get bought, Maybe this man doesn't treat them right. Maybe their story is even worst than my story.

"I'll take that fair one over there" The man pointed at Linda.

Linda stared at me and I immediately looked away, She look sad but she's one of the ladies who's able to control and hide their pains.

"And those two, too" He pointed to another two ladies.

"And that's all" He concluded and I breathed heavily down. I wasn't picked.

"Okay Mr. Max, I'll tell Mia to arrange them for you" Ms Yolanda said.

They both walked out of the room and some seconds later, Mia walked in and picked out Linda and the other two girls, She walked out with them.

The room was silent and I could feel everyone is still scared.

"You're a bad luck, Linda had been with us for two weeks and no one wants to buy us because we cling together and act like crazy people, but just today that you came in and Linda sat beside you, She got pointed at" One of the ladies, among the five with Linda earlier, told me.

"I don't know what your talking about" I simply said to her.

"I pray you get sold to a man in 80's" she hissed loudly and faced the wall.

I sighed and ignored her, I opened my bag which I'm still clinged on with and brought out a Novel, then start reading.

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The door opened again and I looked up, It was Mia. She walked in with plates of food and dropped it on the floor for us like dogs.

The girls all rushed and soon they were fighting with the food. I remained quiet and didn't make an attempt to join them.

I know if I'd join them , my hand will not even touch the plate not to talk of the food in it.

I opened my bag again and brought out the last piece of cake my father had dropped in my bag. I stared at it sadly and nearly cried but I controlled myself. I put the cake inside my mouth and chewed it.

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Next Morning.

"Wake up girls!!!!" Mia's voice woke me up. I've actually fallen asleep while reading last night and it's morning already.

Aw! My back hurts so bad. I smell myself and my breath sinks that I have to squeeze my face.

"Get up and go have a bath, You don't know if it's your turn to move out today" Mia announced.

I stood up and walked to the bathroom with the girls, The bathroom was over crowded and I'm almost suffocating in there but I managed to take my bath with the little water there.

I was actually very shy pulling off my cloth but when I see other girls acting like they don't care, I joined. After all we are all girls.

Furthermore, I walked back to the room and put on another of my cloth from my bag, then sat and watch the other girls.

I miss my father so much, I wonder how he's going to cope without me. Cora isn't going to take good care of him.

SAM'S POV

I was at the garden when Luna's car drove out. I couldn't stand to wave a final good bye to her, I know I'm a bad father.

I hate myself so much now. I couldn't even protect my child.

Am the worst father. I just hope Luna is not going to grow up hating me. None of all this is my fault, I'm trying to protect my image as well my family's image.

I promise you Luna, this is not going to last, long.

Cora said she's just going to get sold out to Yolanda and then when I raise the exact price Yola bought her with, I can go and get her back.

I just have to save and get my dear daughter back. Luna is the only thing Evelyn left after her death, I promised her I was going to take care of Luna, but now..... I made her adulthood so bitter.

Oh Evelyn, I know you're so mad at me but always try to understand.

"Sam" Cora walked into the room.

"What do you want?"

It was morning and I'm preparing for work, Though I really feel weak. Something left me immediately Luna left.

I can't forget the pain I saw in her eyes when she entered the car and when the car drove off.

"Don't snap at Me, Sam" Cora said and I ignored her and stood fixing my tie.

"Your breakfast is ready" She said smiling.

"You can have it. I don't need your meal" I told her and that's it. I miss Luna's meal though, I missed how she use to care about me and always make sure I eat.

"C'mon Sam, Don't tell me all this act is because of Luna?" She said and I stopped the stare at her.

"What if it is?"

"C'mon! Luna is fine, I assure you Sam. And she's enjoying her new home" She smiled.

"I called Yolanda and she confirmed it" She added.

I stared at her for a while.

"You're not just wicked, You're also a pathetic little liar. My daughter will never enjoy any home without me! You're evil Cora!" I yelled at her.

"I know" She laughs.

"I'm going to get another better job, and I'm going to keep saving , you'd be surprised when Luna returns in this house again" i told her and she smiled then nodded.

"I'm patiently waiting, Dear Sam" She winked and walked to the door.

"Since you don't want to eat the breakfast I prepared, My chickens will be glad to fed on it" She said and then walked out.

I sighed and sat back on the bed. I face palmed myself and try to tell myself this is just something that won't last for long.

"I'm going to save you Luna. I promise" I muttered.