Mr. Hephephobias

CHAPTER 28 - Night Entertainment

Seeing the bodyguards who kept watch made Lusia's heart feel uneasy. He still thinks that the person Mickey is looking out for is a loan shark who may be looking for him. The intention to find extra work again at this time continued to appear in the minds of Lucia.

Lucia finally decided to use her free time during the weekend to work. He continued to search for job information, including contacting some of his friends.

Not long after a few days, an old friend of Lucia named Nana contacted him to offer him a job. The job Nana offers is to work at a night bar. Lucia initially refused because working in one of the night entertainment would hurt her mother if she found out. However, he is self-conscious if it is difficult to find a part-time job only on weekends with a decent salary. His old job as a substitute driver is not very promising at the moment. Not infrequently Lucia does not receive calls at all.

Nana continues to persuade Lucia with sweet words if not all night entertainment means doing the work of worship. He said that Lucia only needed to sell drinks. The work that Lucia will do later is not as a bartender or a servant. He had to offer drinks to some visitors in the room who wanted to buy extra drinks. He was even promised to get extra tips from visitors.

Lucia has not decided to accept the job. He's still considering it. Lusia looks very unfocused during her time at the Cafe. Even after work, he went straight to his room to rest without checking Rayn's condition first as usual.

Sunday is a free day for Lucia. He used to use his time off to visit Reisa. However, this time Lucia just kept quiet at the Villa. While Rayn from the morning was still in her painting room.

“You're still here?" asked Rayn who had just come out of her room to approach Lucia who was sitting on the sofa reading.

"You done yet?" ask Lucia. Rayn answered with a nod.

"Didn't you have any plans today?” ask Rayn.

“Oh it... “ replied Lucia hesitantly continued her sentence.

“If so, you want.. “ chirps Rayn not until he finished his words have cut Lucia.

“I, I've made an appointment with my friend, it's just that I'm still waiting for news” cut Lucia. “What did you want?” ask Lucia.

“You can make me juice? I haus” sahut Rayn. Rayn had planned to invite Lucia to see the painting room. Given the last time Lusia was very interested in the room. However, because Lucia said there was a promise, Rayn disengaged her intentions rather than hearing the rejection from Lucia.

“Oh, alright.” Lucia got up from her seat putting her phone on the table and went to the kitchen. “What's wrong with him, used to directly play orders at will but now tumben asked me first” he said inwardly leaving Rayn.

It was late in the afternoon, Lucia who had made an appointment with Nana went to say goodbye to Rayn. Lucy repeatedly knocks on Rayn's painting room door but gets no answer from Rayn.

[Tonight I spent the night at the boarding house with Reisa and will be back tomorrow morning. Don't worry I won't be late and I'll make sure you get back before you wake up]

Lucia's message to Rayn at the door before she leaves the room.

Rayn just sat in front of the else board staring at her phone reading a message from Lucia. With a serious face he sighed taking off the earphones he was wearing. Actually Rayn heard Lucia knocking on the door, because she did not install an earphone audio connection to her phone. I don't know what made Rayn ignore him.

In front of a Bar ‘Party Night’ Lusia stands with doubt. Should he continue his steps or go home. Remembering her mother, sister and grandmother, Lucia resolved to ventured into the Bar. The bright lights of color and the cries of connoisseurs of music from a DJ disturbed his heart.

“You finally came” greet a woman in her 30s in tight blue Bodycon dress and black heels as high as 7cm.

The woman who was usually called Mami Rere immediately brought Lusia to change clothes. “Nana told me about you. He's taking a day off today. So, you will be my responsibility” he said by handing over the clothes that Lucia should wear.

"Do I have to wear it?" tanya Lucia looked at herself in the glass after changing into clothes. Lucia looks so pretty wearing it. However, it is clear from the look on his face if he looks very uncomfortable. Occasionally he lowered the dres that did not cover his knee. Although sometimes he was used to wearing shorts everyday, but it was very uncomfortable for him to wear clothes that accentuated his curves.

"Don't ask me the little things that make me ticklish a sweet girl. Don't forget where you are now" said Mami Rere, slowly tidying up Lucia's hair.

"Well, you can be the queen of drinks overnight and can produce a lot of extra tips from visitors” continued said the woman by holding Lucia out to the drink bar.

Provided various types of drinks that have been arranged on the tray to Lucia. “You saw the girl. You just need to be like him, enter the room to offer extra drinks this” said Mami Rere.

Lucia's terrified heart gulp could not be covered by her constantly trembling hands and feet. “Hey, don't be afraid and stop looking at me like I'm going to sell you. You just have to draw their attention to buying. Because I will only pay you from how much you sold by persuading them to empty your tray here”.

“Are you sure I just need to offer these drinks to them?” ask Lucia.

“Hahaha, my job to you is just that. But, if you want to play more I don't forbid you” he replied with a smile staring at Lucia's body.

“What do you mean by play?” ask Lucia back.

“Looks like Nana was right about you. I don't forbid you to look for tips from visitors, you're free to do anything to keep dredging their money. For me, you can quite spend the entire contents of the rack by attracting many visitors come” he replied pointing to a row of shelves containing various types of liquor.

“Slight tips from me for a beginner like you. Just by offering themselves to sit with them to spend their drinks can already get tips from them. I've arranged some rooms for you so you can go now” the woman ordered.

“I could've just taken him straight to the VVIP room. But, since it's my first day I don't want to make a fuss with my other kids. So be patient I will send him immediately” he replied.

With trembling footsteps, Lucia ventured to open the door of the room. A group of young men looked like they were waiting for his arrival. “Wah, did we get a bonus this time? Did you get off the VVIP class?” asked a man who felt astonished by the beauty and beauty of Lucia's body.

“Ya?” tanya Lucia was confused.

"Let's see the sweet girl" said another man welcoming Lucia looking for a chance to touch her hand instead of receiving her drink tray.

“Do you want to add your drink?” ask Lucia.

“It looks like I don't need to enter the VVIP room if a girl like her” is presented he replied and followed by laughter from others.

“Of course, even I will add 2 if you want to accompany me until I spend 1 bottle” said another man as he grabbed the arm of Lucia asking him to sit next to her.

“I'll pour it for you” reject Lucia instead of lowering vodka from the tray.

“Sit” other men's orders. “I'll give you more tips if you accompany us to spend all those drinks” he continued.

“Hey, don't act plain pretentious. You think we'll buy your drink if you don't you spend time with us? Don't be silly” said another man who looks drunk.

“Haha, shut up you scare him” shouted a man followed by the laughter of all the men in the room.

*[You will only be able to get more tips if you accompany them to drink]

"Right, those tips I should be able to get"* said Lucia in her heart remember Mami Rere's message. "Fight Lucia, just don't touch the drink that will make you drunk" he continued to give encouragement to himself by pouring the drink into their glass.

“You don't drink? ask a drunk man and put his arm around Lucia's shoulder.

“Not” replied Lusia briefly let go of the man's embrace.

“Yes drink a little, we already bought it” force the man.

“Minum, don't worry I'll pay you just enough with a few sipsjust” forcibly another man.

All the men who were in the room exclaimed simultaneously asking Lucia to gulp down the glass containing the drink that was thrust at her. "Drink, drink, drink.” exclaim them.

Lucia's refusal infuriated the man. He stood up and immediately sat down beside Lucia. “Don't be a saint in this place. You think you can earn money with your innocence it” he said by touching Lucia's thigh.

“What are you doing?” tanya Lucia stood up. Lucy's question then invites another laugh.

“Hey, are you new? I think your insolent attitude is what keeps you from entering the VVIP room. Come here, I will teach you to go up to the VVIP” room immediately by grabbing Lucia's hand.

"Don't touch me ! Lucia's screams took the man's hand.

The man immediately angrily approached Lucia. He grabbed Lucia's hand back and forced her to sit down. Such a strong grip made Lucia unable to rebel. He kept trying his hardest to break away by kicking the leg of the man who did not let go of his hand.

“Plak...!!!” a hard slap landed on Lucia's sweet face.

“It looks like I have to punish this girl for daring to reject me” he said.

"Take me off, please help me" Lucia begged to another man who was just watching with laughter.

Lucia's cold sweat started to pour out, her heart gurgling. His feet and hands were endlessly trembling. He continued to wriggle as the man began to trace his face. His sobs and cries for help were defeated by the sound of music outside.

What happens next with Lucia ?

*** To Be Continued***