Caliginous Heart: The Story of Zain

3.

Next Weekend,
Saturday Morning
8:56am

Giselle M.
"How are you feeling?" Kim asked, tidying up my bedroom.

I smiled, writing my thoughts down in this journal that Kim got me awhile back.

"I'm feeling better." I said, massaging in between my legs.

I had already done 3 rooms and it was only going on 9 in the morning.

Yes, my body was still aching like hell, but the customers weren't as rough as I'd usually experience.

"That's good. Did I need to go get some more pain killers?" She asked, looking back at me.

I shook my head no, assuring her that I was okay.

She nodded. "Do you know what time the deal is taking place?"

I shook my head no once again. I wish I knew every single detail about this so called deal that was taking place not only today, but tomorrow as well.

I just wanted to be prepared, but instead I have to expect the unexpected.

"I just know I have a room set with one of the gang members, or at least that's what Adrik informed me. Knowing him, he probably tricked me and there will be a whole gang waiting on me behind that door." I said, shuttering at the thought of it.

But as I said before, I have to expect the unexpected. So if I am getting banged by a gang, then I'll just not only have to endure the pain, but go along with it as well.

"Fuck no Zain, don't say that shit. Because if I find out that's happening, I'll air this bitch out no matter the consequences I'll have to suffer with."

I shook my head, shrugging. "I have to do what they dragged me here to do... and that's to fulfill the man needs."

"Don't talk like that!" She yelled. I looked at her as if she had two heads.

"What else am I suppose to say?" I asked. "What I'm saying is true, is it not?"

She didn't bother to respond, continuing to sweep the floor.

"Just be safe, okay? Hopefully they're not anything ruthless and that you'll be just fine."

I nodded. "I've literally witnessed and been through it all. At this point, it's kind of like fuck it."

"Zain!" She exclaimed, grabbing my attention. "Just be safe! That's all I ask." She stressed, rolling her eyes hard.

I let out a frustrated breath, before agreeing. "I will." I responded.

"Good." She placed the broom against one of the walls and took a seat next to me.

"I overheard Adrik talking on the phone the other day and these people come from Atlanta, Georgia." Kim said which caused my heart to stop.

I stood from my bed, placing my hand over my mouth.

No, Zain. You're being ridiculous.

Yes, your brother is one of the biggest king pins in Atlanta, but it's not him.

Couldn't be him.

Again, you're being ridiculous.

There's way too many drug connects and gangs located in your hometown, so just sit down and don't make yourself look stupid.

"And I know that's where you're from." Kim said slowly, watching my every move.

I looked into her eyes, then back down at the ground.