For What Price?

Chapter 3

After 8 years of constant torture and abuse at the orphanage Charlotte finally had enough. She was 18 now and she could leave whenever she wants and can.
She hasn't left yet because she doesn't have anywhere to go. No money,no job, no nothing. Hell,she doesn't even have a friend or someone she could talk to.
She has not spoke for at least a
year because she hasn't needed to.
But today she is going to change her life.

Charlottes POV

Today I am going to leave the orphanage for the first time. Ever since I was brought here I haven't left the walls once.

To tell you the truth I am terrified. I haven't spoken aloud for about a year, I have no people skills but I don't think I can handle being here any longer.
As I am getting ready to search for a job, the same three girls that have been my abusers for the past 8 years walk by me and comment on how stupid I look and how glad they will be when I leave. I just shake it off though because I will be glad when I get out of this hell hole.

Since I have always worked my ass off in the orphanage they gave me a small allowance. So I have had a little money and the lady that runs the orphanage goes to the store for me.

I have a little bit of makeup, so I put on my black eye liner and mascara, then I throw on my plain black t shirt, blue jeans, and pull on my boots. "I'm all set to go."

I grab my back pack which contains $20, my iPod and headphones. And of course my stuffed cow. I pull it over my shoulders and head out of my room, down the hall and in front of the front door. I take a deep breath and step out of the orphanage for the first time. I feel excited and fearful at the same time.

This is the beginning of a whole new life for me.

3rd person POV

if only she knew how much her life was about to change.......

Charlotte's POV

As I'm walking down the street I notice how people talk to other people.How do they just.... Talk with ease?
I have never been one to be in a crowded place because of my anxiety, so I look down at my feet and focus more on walking than the world around me.

I finally look up when I get to a building, it's called Lories Pet Store and it has a help wanted sign in the window.

I walk in and go to the counter. The lady behind the counter has a name tag that says Lori. She has blonde hair and wrinkles around here eyes. She gives me a small smile and welcomes me in the store.

I stutter when trying to speak but I get it out.
"I.... Uh.... Would l...l... Like to apply for a j...jjob here please. My name is Charlotte."
Lori smiles and says "well Charlotte, I do need extra hands around here, how old are you dear?"
"I'm 18."
She replies "Great! Are you good with animals? If you are you can start tomorrow." I nod along saying I am good with animals and she grins

"Alrighty follow me!" She led me to the back of he store and opened a closet. She pulled out a uniform and a name badge. She also grabbed a book and handed it to me.
She said to read the manual and show up At 8 in the morning.

I smiled and thanked her over and over again.
While walking out of the store I have the biggest grin on my face. Things are starting to look up for me!!!

I was walking through the door when I run into someone. I fall to the ground and drop my things.

I look up and it's a boy.... Man... Whatever he is he looks around my age.

He looks at me quite concerned and puts his hand out to help me up. "Thanks" I whisper. He says "No problem" and grabs my stuff off the ground, handing it to me.

I smile and take back the things. "What's your name stranger?" I ask. He hesitates for a minute."My name is Lucifer, what's yours?"

"I like your name! It's different!! And my name is Charlotte."

"Well Charlotte I have heard about you before and I know all about you." He says.

I'm taken aback by this...."what?"
"I know that your lonely and I know that you have nobody so I want to make you a deal."

"Ok.....but first one question. Why did you walk in here? Was it because I was in here?"
"No no... Well sort of, I came to town because today you were going to look for a job and well..." He blushed for a minute. "I wanted a puppy" He smiled sheepishly.

I laughed and said " that's nice and how did you know? Oh it doesn't matter, let's make a deal."

He smiles. "Are you sure?"

I nod my head yes.

He smiles even more and tells me ,"Charlotte, in making this deal it cannot be undone because well I won't do it. The deal is I will be your friend. We will do things together. You can move in with me and out of the orphanage."

My eyes light up and I start getting excited....
"Only if you sell your soul to me."
I laughed at him and said "Well I can't "sell you my soul!" Hahaha that's funny! But what's the real deal?"

He looks Serious. "Like I said, I want your soul." And he pulled out a paper and a pen. "Sign this and our deal will be sealed.

I laughed and grab the pen, when I do I get poked and blood gets on the paper.
"Sorry" i say.

"No it's fine this is all I need" he says with a smile." Lets get you back to the orphanage to get your stuff your coming home with me...."

3rd person POV

As her and lucifer walked down the street back to the orphanage. She thought about the weird deal she made. Did it mean be his friend forever? That's it! It was just a joke!

If only she knew what she had just gotten herself into....