The Only Home I Ever Loved

Two

"How's it been man? Long time no see." Oliver brushed past me and shook Harry's hand and pulled him into a brisk hug.

"This is your boyfriend?" Harry questioned and I nodded very confused.

"What are you doing with Magnolia? You didn't shag her did you?" Oliver chuckled and it made me cringe a bit. I didn't realize he was so okay with selling his girlfriend away for some easy cash.

"Uh, no." Harry chuckled, scratching the back of his neck. "I actually just wanted to make sure she got home safe considering she was almost assaulted by two guys." Harry told him, his face stone cold serious.

"Huh... did they give you money?" Oliver questioned me, catching me off guard. "I mean how much did you make tonight?"

"$1000." I lied, handing him the stack of cash.

"Just the right amount. Thanks babe, you're the best." He leaned in and kissed my forehead before walking over to the kitchen to put up the money.

"How do you two know each other?" I turned to ask Harry.

"We did business a while ago. I'm going to head out. Stay safe, Magnolia."

"Mate, you leaving?" Oliver called to Harry. Harry nodded and gave him a firm handshake. "Well if you hang out at the club often you'll see Magnolia a lot more. Easy, easy money baby!" Oliver grinned, pulling me into his side in a tight hug.

"Hm, I don't think you should send her back. Ken's a dick." Harry told him, his shoulders stiff.

"Yeah but the money's great." Oliver chuckled. I stood in between the two uncomfortably, all I wanted was a hot shower and my bed.

"I really wouldn't mate."

"Well, she's my girlfriend so why don't you piss of, eh?" Oliver tested Harry. For the millionth time that night my heart began to beat fast. The two of them were about the same size and probably equally as strong so I truly don't know who would win.

After a stare down Harry shook his head and began to walk out. "Hey Styles, stay away from my girlfriend. If I see you around her I'll make sure you don't ever walk again." Harry spun around and punched Oliver straight in the jaw sending Oliver falling to the ground.

Harry made a swift exit and left Oliver writhing on the floor. Two punches in one day, still hasn't beat my record.

Oliver was right though. Harry would see me a lot more. I was sent back to the club each night as Oliver got more and more money hungry. I would bring home an insane amount of money.

Every night though I'd see Harry sitting at the bar, staring me down. I wasn't sure why he was so obsessed with me. It felt creepy at times but I didn't want to tell Oliver. I didn't want to cause anymore problems in my life. 

Over time, Oliver became more possessive and controlling and things escalated from stripping to other 'services' as he liked to call them.

I was feeling weaker and less in control of my life and Oliver kept reminding me that all my hard work would pay off but I couldn't figure out toward what.

I tried to leave a couple times but Oliver convinces me to stay each time.

"Baby, I saved you once before." "You're nothing without me, you need me. "I take car of you like nobody else would."

He was right. He saved me, was my everything and took care of me and him. I trusted him even though it felt like I shouldn't. He was my everything and without him I'd be back on the street.