Dirty Little Secret

F I V E.

Sorry for all mistakes and this is kinda short.

C A N D I C E . P O V .

Graduation was only a week away. Sitting in this house was not going to change anything. I had to find a source of income and fast. Living with my parents was not even an option. They can keep their problems to themselves because I dont plan on seeing them anytime soon after this. Today me and Stacey decided to go job hunting. Living in a place together would be great while we're in college. I dont want to have to deal with a new roommate and meeting a new person when I had my bitch Stace. We considered letting Nicole in on this but that would come with too many problems.

We got on some casual clothes and headed to her beat up 1998 Camry. I love my girl and all but she really needed to get a new car. This old thang was not gone get it. Niggas stare at me everytime I come over here but I'm used to it by now. I dont know why they act so surprised to see a white girl in the hood but they seriously need to get over it. Tricks out here wanna fight me just because of my skin.

"Come on girl, dont even pay them any attention." Stacey said. I decided to just leave it alone today. We hopped in the car and headed downtown to some fancy restraunts. I wouldnt mind working as a waitress. It looks like they pay good down here. Plus the chances of running into someone from the hood would be very slim.

After hours of job hunting and filling out plenty of applications, we decided to head to the mall and get something to eat. I also needed to find an outfit for graduation.

Walking in this ghetto mall pissed me off everytime. All I saw was bad ass kids and hoochie broke bitches. I was determined to get the hell out of this city and fast!

"Lets get some chinese food bitch, Im starving." I told Stace. "Hold up big hungry, lets looks for dressed and then eat." I just rolled my eyes and let her drag me to the nearest store.

Instantly Stacey started grabbing dresses and going crazy. Since I was hungry I wasnt really in the mood so I sat to the side and scrolled on my phone.

"Wassup lil mama." I just kept scrolling on my phone hoping this guy gets the idea to leave me the hell alone.

"I know if I can hear myself talking then you can to." That voice made me wanna look up but as soon as I did I regretted it. In front of me was a man. Not some hood nigga Im used to. His nice suit and leather shoes definitely gave the impression of a business man. Pearly white teeth seeping through that smile and nice waves in that fresh cut really did something to me. He smelled like perfection. His cologne even smelled like it was worth a lot.

As im processing all of this in my head I didnt realize I was staring at this man. I soon regained myself and answered him. "Do I know you?" I stammered.

He just smiled and gave me a deep chuckle. "No, I dont think you do. I havent seen you around here before so I brought it upon myself to introduce myself. My name is Clarence, you are?" He reached out his hand and I assumed it wanted a handshake but I wasnt up for that.

"I'm Candice." was all I said before I went back to scrolling on my phone and trying to ignore this hunk of a man in my face. What would he want with me anyway?

After minutes of trying to get my mind off him, I look up and hes finally gone. He looked like he was old enought to be my father. All a man like that would want is some young pussy and I wasnt going to be the one to give it to him. Twenty more minutes had went by and I was really tired of waiting on Stacey. I got up so see what was taking her so long and to my surprise she talking to Clarence. Just what I thought, an old nigga looking for some young pussy.

"Stace are you ready to go now?" I made sure to put extra annoyance in my voice to let her know I was ready to get the hell up out of here.

Stacey and Clarence both turned their attention to me.

"So you girls know each other?" He asked with a smirk on his face. I just nodded my head and eyes Stace letting her know i was ready to go.

"Candice, he just offered us both jobs here. I cant afford anything in here, i just wanted to try things on and working here will definitely bring money into our wallets." I just stood there. A part of me knew working here would really help out but another part was having a weird feeling about it.

"So you own this store?" I asked Clarence. "Yes ma'am i do" he answered with that same smile plastered on his face. "I wouldn't mind giving you young girls a job here if you really need it."

I could see Stace pleading with her eyes to agree. "Sure whatever, when can we start?" I asked casually.

"First off, that kind of conduct will not be allowed Ms.Candice. I will need you to act in a professional manner and not lack at all. Body language and friendliness goes a long way here." He stated.

I just stood there. I guess he put me in check but i wasn't gone sit here and let him talk to me like that.

"Stace are you ready to go? I can find a job elsewhere." I wasn't about to be talked to like a child. I was near grown and could handle my own. Taking orders from people were about to stop.

"Come on Candice, really? You gone let up an opportunity like this?" I could see she was getting irritated with me but I could really careless.

"Look Stacey, no need for your friend to ruin this for you, you can still have the job sweetheart." Clarence told her. He looked her right in her eyes, and one hand on the small of her back. The way Stacey was looking at him you would think she was hypnotized.

"Your right Mr.Clarence, I'll take the job." she beamed. I just looked at her in disbelief. She was letting this man talk her into a job just like that? I just shook my head and walked out towards the food court. I needed to get away before i snapped and said something i would soon regret.