The stares I got were uncountable as I walked down the street, feeling everyone's eyes on me as if I was an alien, as If I wasn't even human.
They were all raised in money, never going a day without worrying if they could eat for the next week.
I envied that, but knew it was a future someone like me could never hope for.
A soft breeze blows through my hair as I open a door to a nice looking cafe, the bell above me ringing as it notified the workers of a customer.
There was a girl working in there, who seemed to be around 24, dressed in a pink apron that had the name of the store written in cursive on it.
Caffè d'Amore
" I'm sorry miss but I don't think this place is right for you." She slowly says as I stand before the cashier.
" I..I apologize I was just looking for a job if you had any openings." I say, trying to ignore the burning stare of an older looking man seated at one of the tables.
" You don't fit our employee description, I'm going to have to ask you to leave." A man says, walking up in front of the girl and taking over.
He was probably the manager.
I just nod my head, my eyes glancing over to the creepy old man who had still been staring at me before quickly walking out.
I let out a breath, slowly walking down the streets. I'm not sure why I even had a chance of getting a job around here, I was pathetic.
As Im walking towards the bus stop I feel a rough hand grab my arm, turning me around. My eyes widen as I come face to face with the old man from the cafe.
He had wrinkles lining nearly every part of his face, and a short frame as his shaky hands hold out a small, golden business card.
" You looking for a job kid?" He asks, his voice dry.
I swallow the lump in my throat, slowly taking the golden card as I look down at it.
" Y..yes." I say, rubbing my arm when he lets go. My eyes move over the small writing that held only a phone number and the words Salvatore Estate printed in the center.
" I can get you a job as a maid there, good pay and housing for free." He says, moving his hand to my own and closing my fingers tightly over the card
I watch him, confusion filling my head at his kind gesture. Why would he just give me a job like this? I wasn't sure if this was trustworthy or not.
At the same time I felt bad for calling the man creepy, he was only trying to help after all.
" You give this card to no one. Getting a job in the Salvatore Estate is nearly impossible, and this card is your only way in." He instructs.
It seemed more like a one way ticket to hell then anything else. This guy seemed suspicious, but as odd as it sounded I couldn't not take my chances.
Good pay and housing? I could live there and pay off all the debt money while not being in fear every night knowing Ryan knew where I lived.
" But, why me? I'm nothing special." My words faintly come out as I look at the old man, who only looks back at me with kindness grazing his soft eyes.
" I can tell you have a pure heart, you deserve this job more then anyone else in this city." He smiles, before turning around and walking down the sidewalk.
My focus moves back on the card in my hand, my eyebrows pulled together as I think about the opportunity.
Before any thoughts enter my head anymore I turn around, looking for the old man so I could thank him. I hadn't even gotten his name.
My eyes search around the busy streets, looking for the old man who had just become my savior but he was nowhere to be seen.