TWO WORLD'S APART

chapter four

On this chilly night I miss you so.How can I comfort my soul?

IT HURTS

I walked on the sidewalk of the city feeling distraught my heart bleeding because of a feeling I couldn't quite understand.Why did his leaving really affect me tears which had dried before resurfaced again I didn't know what to do.He was the only real contact I'd had with a human he was someone I grew accustomed to in those few days we spent together.I had spent all my life leaving in the Savannah changing my form from time to time and that's how I survived predators because I was a predator and prey myself.When I decided to finally live the life I wanted ever since I knew I could take form as a human I escaped left the Savannah and that's why I ended up in a sewer.It took me days to know my way around the city but it was useless I didn't feel like staying around anymore I felt so out of place.I belonged in the wild but when he came along I got purpose I could feel the spark everytime he touched me everytime he looked into my eyes and smiled . The world around me would stop when I lay my eyes on him everything would cease to exist time stopped and all that mattered was him.The big problem is that I didn't know why I felt that way but my heart yearned for him it was like being in a desert and yearning for a drop of water.I kept walking aimlessly around the city not knowing where to go or what to do with my life.I couldn't stay in the Saranova hotel forever I needed money and a life.I had walked down the city and into a building that stood out among the rest,it was the most tallest building in the city.I don't know why but my instincts told me I should just go in there is something I might discover or get myself a job.I walked majestically squaring my shoulders and not allowing the rich people who worked in there know I was intimidated.A security guard stood outside looking around.When I stepped in the glass doors he turned around and looked at me with a new found interest.Had it not been the pride I had in me I would never have returned his gaze with a fierce one of my own."Miss how can I help you,"he said with a tone that meant you are not supposed to be here so hurry up and answer me then leave.I wanted to tell him I was here for a job interview when a voice echoed from a distance away from us,"She is with me."I turned to look at the stranger who had helped me and my heart started beating wildly in my chest."Maybe I should run,"I thought.I stayed still even when the tall dark handsome man walked towards me.He was six foot tall heavily built like a gym trainor his biceps threatening to tear up the crisp white shirt he was wearing.When he took me by my hand his strong cologne wafted into my nose seducing all of my senses.His hands were so soft even though from a distance one would consider them being rough.He led me into the fifth floor of the building and into an office that was bigger than any office I had ever seen not that I had seen any offices in my life."You are beautiful,"he said.I looked up at him and tried hiding my nervousness infront of the stranger.Every single sense in my body became alert and I remained quiet where I stood.He spoke in Swahili when he realized I was not going to answer him he began speaking by himself and told me the building I had stumbled into was a modelling agency."I don't know who you are but as for now we lack a model to represent our company in a campaign that is soon to happen.I know this might sound weird but when I was looking at the company's surveillance camera footage I saw you walking towards the front doors and your beauty turns many heads you see.Your fashion sense is exquisite.Your denim jeans and blue polka dot crop top matched with those ankle boots looks divinely beautiful.Your skin is flawless and glowing, your hair is coal black silky and long.You are gorgeous to look at all we need to do is if we have your consent is to sign you up to our agency,"he explained.I mentally frowned thinking back before the day I came out from the sewer I was dirty and no one would dare look at me I was a sight that would scare away the devil himself a complete mess but now I had designer clothes only because I used all of the money pretty boy left me as a token of appreciation for helping him.My eyes watered when I remembered him and I chastised myself from thinking of him because it would only cause me heartache.I had nothing to lose by accepting the man's offer and just maybe fate was sending me a message when I walked into an unknown building and someone became interested in me."I will take your offer sir,"I mumbled.He looked at me surprised by the fact I spoke to him in English when clearly I was quiet when he spoke in English then he turned to Swahili.He placed a number of documents before me and I stared at him not knowing what to do."I don't know how to read or write,"I said.He looked at me trying to hide the shock on his face when he registered what I had just said."Excuse me Miss it's hard to believe you can't read and write when you can speak fluently in English which is not very common in our country,"he said.I looked at him knowing that if I told him the truth he would probably call the Kenya wildlife service on me.There and then I decided to not tell him the truth of who I was and I simply answered him,"It's hard to explain."He nodded his head thoughtfully then he turned to the intercom and called someone.After a few minutes of silence a petite woman wearing a black tight skirt matching it with a sky blue shirt tacked in the skirt wearing light make up walked in the office.Her black six inches heels clicked on the tiled floor surface.Her lavender perfume spread through the whole room as she walked and stood before her boss."Sir how may I help you,"she purred.I almost laughed at the sight knowing that the woman was secretly in love with her boss and I could bet on the monkey's bananas that she did everything to impress him."Mary this here is our new model for the upcoming campaign and I would like you to have her measurements taken then send them to me,"he ordered.She turned to look at me noticing my presence in the room before giving me a scrutinizing gaze from my head to toe.There was a look of indignition in her eyes and I could sense jealousy ooizing off from her.I was about to leave when she motioned me to follow her when her boss called to me,"Excuse me,you have not given me your name."I contemplated on whether to tell him the truth or not then I decided to tell him since no harm would come to me by giving him a name."My name is Pendo,"I said.He expectantly as if I had forgotten to tell him something else."I am sorry I didn't quite get your surname or second name,"he stated."I only have one name," I replied.The woman who I assumed was his secretary turned to glare at me and said,"Are you a dog because only dog's have one name," she mocked.I wanted to feel offended but maybe she couldn't see,how could she call me a dog when I was a cat."Mrs you are actually mistaken I am a big cat,"I said to clear her mind up.She looked at me shocked and the boss just snickered was there something funny I had said because I didn't understand why she looked offended.I was part of the big five animals of Africa and she called me a dog atleast she would have called me a cow atleast that was close to what I was.I shook my head and tried to ignore her sense of disrespect for she was only human and not worth any of my time."How old are you?"the man asked."I am twenty one,"I said.I was probably hundreds of years old but that would bring out a wrong reaction if I said that and no human lived that long so they would probably not believe me and might end up thinking I have gone nuts.After giving him my age I was allowed to leave and follow that woman who I could tell didn't like me alot,"Hurry up you I don't have all day!"she said.Remember I said she didn't like me alot I meant she didn't like me at all.She walked faster than I could imagine considering the fact she was wearing those killer traps that went clicking on the tiled floors giving her unnecessary attention if you asked me.Alot of people stared at us as we passed near their work station where everybody seemed to be working in the same room only the boss had his personal space.I wanted to give credit to the woman's shoes for causing attention but it seemed they were looking at me.To confirm my suspicions some guys even winked at me "Fools,"I thought to myself.Had they seen me before being kidnapped I'm sure no male attention would be on me.But since I got rid of my hideous braids and let my hair naturally flow I looked presentable enough I wonder why they made a fuss over it nothing interesting to look at if you ask me.We finally reached our destination after a lift down to the second floor.We walked into a beautiful office room that looked like a ball room there were many girls and guys about my age or even a little bit older who stopped what they were doing as soon the glass doors slid open and madam grumpy and I walked in.They looked at me and I just kept my cool and looked around trying to adapt to my surroundings.If looks could kill I would have probably dropped dead then.Madam grumpy whose name was Mary introduced me to all of them and called a guy to come over for measurements.I didn't know what measurements they meant so I just tuned out their conversation."Take off your clothes and remain only in your under garments,"the guy said.I thought I might have had him wrong so I chose to ignore him then he repeated himself."I don't think that is possible,"I said.Everyone in the room broke into laughing fits and stared at me."You think you are going to model covered up as a nun!"a girl with a bob cat wig laughed and they all broke into laughter.I looked at them still standing my ground not allowing them to intimidate me with their stares and whispers even after the laughter died.When they saw I wasn't going to budge Mrs grumpy told the man to measure me with my clothes on.He took out his measuring tape and started measuring my bust,then my waist and he finished with my hips.He instructed me to stand tall then he took my height."Follow me,"he said,I followed him across the room while everyone still looked at me and he ended up standing next to a weighing scale.He motioned for me to stand on it as he noted down all my measurements.After about thirty minutes he was done with everything so he handed the measurements on the notepad to Mrs grumpy."Come let's go we have to hand this over to the boss and I believe you still have unfinished business with him,"she said.The walk back to the lift and to the boss' office left me panting for air.I felt so exasperated that I could barely feel any air in my lungs.In his office the guy was staring out into the city through the glass and once we got in he turned to face us."Sir here are her measurements as you asked,"she said.He took the notepad from her as he sat down to have a look at the measurements."Five feet and nine inches,one twenty pounds,bust thirty three,hips,thirty four and skin dusk.Welcome to Velour modelling agency Pendo you are finally one of us,"he said a little too enthusiastically.I looked out the glass office seeing the view of the city looking beautiful in the afternoon while the sun was still hot.My heart ached as I knew where my thoughts were planning on taking me I didn't want to break down into tears infront of my new boss so after having everything done I excused myself and went back to the hotel I was staying in.I was glad that the agency would provide me with everything I needed and it was no longer necessary for me to stay at the hotel and I would soon be leaving in the morning.I had spent the remaining afternoon sleeping and I came to wake up once the night was at it's best.I opened the window and the cool night breeze hit me as reality struck that I would soon be leaving the only place I had memories with pretty boy.Tears freely made their way down my cheeks as I felt an ache that I've never felt.My feeble mind failed to understand how my heart can yearn for someone so much and the only proper reason it came up with is that I had been lonely for a long time."I miss you pretty boy but only God knows where you are now, wherever you are I hope you are safe and happy,"I said to the empty night as I turned and went back to bed knowing come the next morning my life would change forever.