The Escort

Chapter Three

It's been a hectic month. I've done a complete 360. I went from being homeless, struggling to find a meal and a place to sleep to living in a luxurious condo, eating five course meals, and wearing designer clothing. Life is really crazy and unexpected.

I'm in our ladies dressing room. They're all getting ready. Putting their lacy underwear and makeup on. I'm just sitting down and observing.

Candy walks in. We all divert  our attention to her. She smiles slightly.

"Ladies we have customers. Get ready to showcase." Candy says. They start scrambling around. She looks at me. "That means you too Zara." She says.

"What?!" Some of them exclaim.

"Her training is only half way complete." María says.

"I don't care. Zara get ready." Candy says. I go over to my cubby. I take out my silk robe then peel off my clothes. I put on my robe the shove my clothes in the cubby. I tie my robe then go over to the counter and fix my curls.

"Don't understand why you're all getting ready. It's clear who's going to be chosen." Eleanor says in a snotty tone. They all glare at her. She opens her robe then walks out. One by one we all leave. I'm one of the last to leave. Hopefully he'll choose before reaching me.

We walk in this room that's lit lowly. I see two men. An older man and a younger one. Probably father and son.

I take a spot. I stand up straight then wait for the other girls. I'm a midget compared to the others. I hope I don't stand out too much. Once we're all lined up the older man clears his throat.

"Take your pick Mr. Corelli." I hear Candy say. The man stands up then starts at the front of the line. He stares at Eleanor then smiles before walking past her.

"Sorry honey, I'm in the mood for something new tonight." Mr. Corelli says, walking. He stops in front of Lisa then wipes her face. "Too much makeup." He says. He continues walking down the line. He stops in front of Rachel. "She's beautiful but too thin. She needs to eat more Candice." He says. He gets closer to me. I see Candy motioning for me to untie my robe. I act as if I don't see her. He stops at Bella who's beside me. "I like my redheads with green eyes not brown." He says. Well isn't he just picky. He moves in front of me. "I see you've added more chocolate to your set. Who's this?" He asks, looking down on me.

"Her name is Zara and she's not quite done with training. I thought it'd be good for her to see the routine for once." Candy says. He smirks at me.

"Maybe I should break her in for you." He says, touching my chin. The girls are just looking at me. He swipes my face then looks at his hand and smiles. "A natural beauty, you need more like her." He says.

"Will do." She says. He tries untying my robe and I grab his hands. Bella nudges me.

"Please don't." I say. My voice very soft.

"Are you shy?" He asks. I nod slightly and he chuckles. "She's very wholesome which is strange but I'm intrigued." He says. He drags his thumb across my right collar bone. "I want her." He says.

"Wait." I say. He arches a brow.

"Is there a problem?" He asks. Bella nudges me again.

"You're a lot older than me and I'm not that comfortable yet." I say. He looks at the other man.

"Nikolai, what do you think? Would you like her?" He asks.

"I don't care." Nikolai says.

"You'll escort my son. This is your first night and well you're probably not ready for me yet. I'll respect your wishes." He says. I smile instantly.