AS A SLEEPING FRIEND

3. Gathering

I think after that I will be allowed to go home and will work from tomorrow according to Mr. Aro. In fact, I was asked to live in a room that was still within the scope of the same building.

"This is your room! You can rest, but remember, tomorrow you have to work well because the cost of living and food here is not free!" said Gwen, one of the women who recently introduced Mr. Aro to me. It seems like he also works at this Casino as a companion as I will be living from tomorrow.

I nodded in response to Gwen's words that sounded sharp and firm.

A room measuring three by three meters had become the room I would occupy from now on. Though I wish I could still be free everywhere but once I know if I have to stay here, it means that my freedom has been taken away.

I will not forget this moment where I had to be placed in a place like this by Liam. One day, I wish I could get back up and repay her for what she did to me.

...***...

The next day, at night, I introduced Gwen to the other workers. Kayra, Ghania and Sharen. It just so happened that they settled into the room that was on the same floor as the room I was currently occupying.

I don't know why they all chose to work here. They may be the same as me or give themselves up on their own.

"You help him prepare. Only tonight, because tomorrow he should be able to prepare himself." Gwen gave the order, presumably the most senior of them all.

After saying that and seeing the other three colleagues agree, Gwen immediately left from there.

Ghania who was the most friendly to me, she even held my arm in a familiar manner to head to a room I did not know what it contained.

"Elin, please choose the dress. Let the three of us help you with make-up."

"Yet? Make-up?" I'm parroting.

Ghania nodded. "Yes, you think Mr Aro will let you in those pajamas to work?" it was accompanied by a small oddity.

I saw a large closet in front of me, there are many choices of dresses with various models and colors.

It's just that, after I noticed one by one there was nothing I could say was worth it. Everything seems to lack materials.

"What is the only option?" tanyaku plain.

The three women's rattling sounds rang out, especially Sharen's loudest voice, as if my words just now were the funniest joke he had just heard.

"Elin, why do you ask that? Are all those clothes not enough of your choice? Is that a little less?" Kayra voices.

"It's not so, brother. I asked that not because I felt all these clothes were lacking. It's a lot but none of the clothes are suitable for me to wear."

"Why?" lirih Ghania.

"It's too ... open."

The three of them laughed again. Before long Sharen approached the closet and took a black dress with her hanger.

"This ... wear this alone, I choose for you."

I received the outfit chosen by Sharen, it was a dress with a sabrina collar. It is not so open but its length is still above the knee.

"Wear, Elin. We don't have much time. We'll be working in a minute" chirped Ghania.

I nodded and quickly changed my clothes in the dressing room that was there. After that, they put make-up on me.

"Elin is too babyface, it looks like the make-up for her should be more bold," said Kayra who rubbed a brush against my cheek.

"Yes, that's better." Sharen replied. "How old are you, Elin?" tanyanya.

"Nineteen."

"Well, you're too young" said Ghania.

I just kept quiet, because Kayra was still busy polishing my face.

Sharen, who was opening my hair, tried to come back. "Why are you here, Elin? I don't think this is your place."

"I-I had to, brother. It's because of my stepbrother."

Kayra. "You sold?" tanyanya.

Of course Kayra's question made me a little surprised. "No, Brother. Brother Liam just asked me to work here."

"You're too naive, Elin. All workers here will not be able to get out because usually everything starts because of a sale and purchase transaction."

"What?" My eyes wide. Did Liam really sell me to this place?

"As us. You think the three of us are going to work here out of your own free will?" Sharen sniffed his shoulders indifferently.

"And I .. I was also placed here because of my own husband. He lost the gamble, and made me the betting material." Kayra.

"really?" It felt like I couldn't believe it when I heard that the cruelty was accepted by my own family.

"Yes, and now you're the same fate, Elin." Sharen patted my shoulder.

"Self? Is it sold too?" I asked Sharen.

Sharen breathed a long breath. "Do you believe I'm here because of my own stupidity?" sanya asked.

"Silver not for sale but would like to work here?"

"Not really. But I'm stuck" Sharen replied. He smiled with irony. "I and Aro used to have a relationship, but after we broke up he successfully opened this gambling business. She asked me to come back to her, but I didn't want to and .. she threatened me because she had a video of our past where I'd spent nights with her. He threatened to spread the video if I didn't help him manage and work here."

"Gosh ..." I didn't expect to hear all of their stories. Even about Sharen. It turns out that he is Mr. Aro's ex-lover!

"If Brother Gwen?" I asked them about the woman who looked more assertive and always thin, even she was just acting to rule.

"Gwen is ..." Kayra seemed hesitant to say it. "He's actually Mr. Aro's half-sister. I think his position is the same as yours, Elin. The first woman who was made Mr. Aro as a companion here is precisely his own sister."

I could only sigh deeply when I heard it. There are still many whose lives are more beautiful than mine. But given their words, is it true that Liam has sold me to this place?

...***...

The night was getting late, the inexperienced me just stood stiff among the gamblers who kept turning the cards. The game seems endless. If I could be honest, I would be very sleepy.

Regarding the treatment of the gamblers there, I feel very careless. Although they did not dare to hold my body any item, but their eyes looked at me with disgusting looks.

Thankfully I was still placed on the ground floor where gamblers were not allowed to touch their female companions. They can only receive treatment from me, such as pouring drinks, also giving advice about which cards they should remove.

"Where's the card I need to get out, beautiful?" ask a gambler on my left. I who do not know anything about card games can only point randomly.

"This?" the man pointed at a king in his card row. "Alright, I'll take it out as you suggest."

Then somehow the game went on, apparently the man won. He thinks it's all thanks to me. He promised to treat me later and would ask Mr. Aro for permission.

Simultaneously, all the cheers that were on some of the round tables were - suddenly silent as a tall man entered the room.

It looks like Mr. Aro is struggling to approach and welcome the arrival of a man who appears to be wearing a black leather jacket, following holding a shiny full face helmet in his hand.

"Welcome, Mr. Gladwin."

The man only cleared his throat, I could hear it from my position, as suddenly the atmosphere became quiet since its appearance.

"You're going to the 5th floor, right? Let Gwen deliver you."

The man shook his head, his eyes scanned the entire room impulsively everyone there - stopping their gambling - just because of the coming figure of this man.

I don't know who he is, but what I'm guessing is he might be an influential person especially for this Casino.

"He?!"

I don't know why the guy pointed at me. I straightened my body reflexively because of what I just heard.

"Is he new?" asked the man to refer to me. His eyes even squinted at me, as if implying something. But, I don't know .. I don't dare to look back at him.

I suddenly lowered my face, somehow I was reluctant to look at the man who owned the sharp eyes.

"Yes, Sir. She ... is here today. It's his first day." Mr. Aro explained.

The man nodded, I could see his movements from the corner of my eyes.

"Well, he's the one who's with me!"

Immediately, I raised my face, until my eyes and the man rubbed against each other, but I hurriedly threw my eyes away in the other direction to avoid eye contact between us.

"But he .. has not mastered his new work here. It would be better if you are with Gwen or Sharen who is more experienced," explained Mr. Aro as well as persuaded.

In my heart, I hope that the man changes his mind and approves of Mr. Aro's words. In fact, his hoarse-pitched voice actually makes Mr. Aro resigned not struggling.

"I said I want him!" he was firm and full of emphasis.

For some reason, instantly my body suddenly soft as jelly. It's nothing, if this guy is going to go to the 5th floor, it means I have to resign if he's going to touch me.

...Connect ......