Joy And Pain [COMPLETED]

***Completed Story** The Darkest Light

I am introducing a new character named Mercedes and her back story along back story along with her family. Her story is going to follow her on a journey to love, betrayal and discovery.

It picks up nearly 6 months after losing her first love and boyfriend Jah who she was dependent on. The thing is not only did she loose him but their son too. All she has left is her daughter Olivia and a few family members who she discovers will never covet the actual term 'family'. Mercedes may discover nothing is what it seems or she can choose to walk in blindly.. The Darkest Light.

Preview:

8 years ago

Mercedes was born Madison Mercedes Messener in the fall of 1999.

At the age of 15 she stood in the mirror looking at herself in lingerie with her fake id sitting nearby. Tonight she started her first night as a dancer. She had never danced before but was determined to not live with her grandmother or her aunt. Her grandmother was practically a vegetable while her aunt was not her first option but likely the only option left.

Madison just wanted to live her life without depending on anyone.

A few days ago shr had her fake id made and it showed she was 18 with the name Mercedes. Her new boss said it was fitting and she should use her 'real name' as her stage name and she did. After getting hired she went and got lingerie and prepared herself for her first night.

"You ready?" Red asked.

She was the dancer who was training her.

Just like her name she was Red. Light skinned with a long red weave and outfit to match. She stood about 5'6 and was one of the top dancers there at the club. Since Mercedes was new they stuck her with Red in hopes she could learn how to be a top money maker just like her.

"Yea." Mercedes nodded as Red pulled her through the club.

"Look, I'm not goin to judge you but you look young." Red said as she walked close to her.

"I-" Mercedes started.

"Don't explain yo self to no body. Stick to what you say and don't ever let a mufucka short you." Red said as she nodded.

"You cute so you gone make money but you got body soo you finna make cash." She said.

Mercedes didn't know what the difference was but continued to nod and listen.

Red walked her around the club showing her tricks and tips before she continued to tell her die hard rules.

"Neva fall in love in tha club. Don't bring yo nigga here and dont share yo locker." Red finally finished.

They had been there an hour and she mostly gave all her tips and advice as she was giving lap dances.

"You wanna try?" She offered Mercedes one of her regulars who stared at her hard.

He was a middle aged man

"Oh uh-" Mercedes started and was cut off.

"I want her." She looked to see a boy from her school.

They ran into each other a few times but she didn't know him enough to talk to him in depth.

"I uh-" She stuttered as Red pulled her over.

"Don't be nervous. " She whispered to her as Mercedes stood there awkwardly.

"Let us get a private room Red." He said as he looked Mercedes over.

"Okay." Red said, leading them both to the back.

Mercedes was nervous she had never danced for anyone and outside of her mirror she really didnt dance at all.