♠️Stay Hidden♠️ [BeaR.]

♠️The Beginning♠️

"You can do this, Stella" I said to myself as I stared at my own reflection, I always tell myself that I can do it even when I am tired. The only thing to survive, is to serve myself

As I was staring at myself, I saw Marlisa enter while adjusting her straps on the heels, she's wearing a red bikini now

"Quit looking yourself at the mirror, or otherwise it'll break" Marlisa said behind without even looking at me

I looked at Marlisa in the mirror, I rolled my eyes and picked up the red lipstick

"Lucky for me it's only the mirror that's gonna break. Unlike your face" i faught back without any emotions

I put red lipstick on my lips, my pale full lips is now a ruby

"b***h--" before she could even finish what she was going to say our manager spoke

"--Dancers! Get ready in one!" Our manager shouted at the backstage, all the dancers in the makeup room now went to the back stage

I saw Marlisa gave me a sour expression, then she stood up confidently

"Whatever" Marlisa said as she left and went to the back stage

We are in the makeup room right now, where all of us workers prepared to dress in uniforms and fix our faces

I looked at my face again before I stand, picked up my black mask and put it on

All of us workers have our own mask, it depends on our level

When I saw that I was presentable, I got up and went outside, where I was assigned to deliver wines and cigarettes.

I am a level B, where in the middle positon of our work, we level B provide wines and so on to our customers. We can't be touched sexually so this is the job I chose, we just deliver their orders ..... in short ..... like a waitress

While at level C, they are in a low position at work. They are the waste cleaners of our customers. They always hold cleaning detergents or equipments ...... in short ... they're like the janitors

Then the last is level A, they are the first and always on the V.I.P section in this bar. They always wear short shorts, crop tops, fitted leggings, short skirts, 5 to 6 inches heels, or sometimes.....nothing, it's their choice to pick slutty clothes or nothing....because their job is to dance in a pole, in short....strippers. and Marlisa is one of the level A, she's a b***h and a whore

"Bring this to table 6" our manager said to me

I took the tray for table number 6, then I walked away and went to table 6

I saw businessman-like men sitting there, old and drunk. What to expect, this is a bar after all, and it's only the highest bar in our contry, so everyone who enters here is rich and spoiled brats

I rolles my eyes, a habit I am used to

When I got close to their table I placed their order wines gracefully

"Nice ass" said a man behind me, then placed his hand on my ass

I immediately stood up straight and looked at him

"That's against the rules, Sir" I politely told him

He raised his eyebrow at me, and he laughed like crazy

"Did you hear that? Hahha it is not allowed" he said to his friends and they all laughed including him

I restrained myself from rolling my eyes again, instead I just took a deep breath to calm myself down ....or else he won't see the sun anymore

"Listen here w***e. I can do whatever I want in this bar, including the workers. So whoever has no right to us is you, didn't your boss teach you not to speak back to customers? Maybe you have forgotten that we are the ones who pay you. Where did you find that big courage to speak back?, you tramp" he laughed

I yawned, the length of what he said is making me feel sleepy. I'm used to everyone talking like that to me, so it's nprhing new for me

I ignored him and continued doing my job by putting wines on the table, to avoid trouble

"b***h, don't ignore me" he said from behind me

[0_0] my eyes grew wide when i felt his hands touch my bare mid thigh

I walked away from him immediately, but I was trapped in his hands when I found out that the table was behind me .... so there was no escape

He smirked, "Are you scared?" He asked

I glared at him and I know that it's useless since you can't really see my eyes because of my black mask

He brought his face close to mine, "Dont worry, I'm free tonight. I can show you my paradise, if you want" he whispered

I scrunch up my nose in disgust as I smell his bad breath, smell of alcohol and cigarettes. Ew

"I suggest you to let me go, Sir. You wouldn't like what i can do next" i emotionless say

"What else can you do, little w***e? Cry?" He said laughing

Oh this old man is really preparing for his death, just by thinking about it is making me laugh. He doesn't have any idea whose his talking to right now, bad for him

I closed my eyes to calm myself, I'm about to explode in anger ... and once I explode, I can assure you that this old man will lay straight to his grave

I felt him touched my middle thigh again, so I held him in his hand to stop him ---- but I did not expect someone to hold his hand as well

So I looked behind him ...

And there he stands in all his glory, a guy around my age wearing a white t-shirt with a black leather jacket, ripped jeans that hugged his tall lean legs, and a white shoes to compliment his style

The old man released his hold on me, and he turned around to face the man who had held him as well

He is 6'3 tall so the old man in front of him now looks like a dog

"Leave her alone Mr. Wilson. You wouldn't want your precious little daughter to see you right now, do you?" He asked the old man calmly

Jesus, even his voice is so deep and manly. How can this man be so perfect?

The old man shook his head immediately, "n-no Mr. McLaren" his nervous answer

The man smirked. the 'McLaren' guy

"Good, now get out of this bar. Oh and dont forget to take your filthy old friends with you" he said to the old man

The old man nodded immediately, including everyone in table number 6

Just who the hell is he?

As soon as the old man left in front of me, he left with his friends, so there were only four of us left in table number 6.

four because apparently his not alone. There were two men that's standing behind him, they have the same features. they both stares at me

They are all handsome but I must admit, Mr. McLaren is more handsome --- I shook my head because of the useless thoughts I had

I really need to sleep early this time, this is what happens whenever my sleep schedule is a mess

I looked at the man who helped me, argghh .... I still need to look up because of its height, even though I am wearing this 4 inches heels he is still tall

[= _ =] damn this 5'6 height, , i know i should be proud but when you face him you will look literally look like an elf

"Thanks, but i don't your help Mr. McLaren, i can totally handle that old s**t for myself" i said without showing an emotion

I dont need anyone's help, i faced all my problems by myself and I'm completely fine with that. After that traumatic memory, i never asked help for someone anymore

I saw his two friends behind him were surprised, but he showed different emotions ... 'cause he only smirked at me

"Saying 'thank you' isn't that hard to pronounce, darling" he said

"Well, sad to say. 'That' word is not found in my vocabulary. So if you'll excuse me, I have lots of works to do" I said then I turned my heels to pick up all the untouched wines again in the table and put in the tray

When I finished, I turned around and saw that Mr. McLaren and his friends was already gone, so I ignored it and just kept walking

I put the tray on the counter and picked up a tray full of cigarettes

I left to sell cigarettes, this is what I always do for a living

The amounts of money I get here are also good because almost all the men here love cigarettes. There are also choices as to what you want to sell, in the end .... if you are beautiful, you earn more money because more people will buy from you

This is the kind of f****d up life i have

welcome to my world *sigh*

......

"Hey, pretty lady. I'd buy two" said the handsome man to me while raising his right hand

I immediately went to his place to give him two packs of cigarettes

"That would be 11 $, Sir" I told him with a smile

He even stared at my face for a long time before he looked at me from head to toe, I was bored with what he was showing. He's just like everyone else who comes here to the bar .... an assh * le

So I cleared my throat and he stopped checking me out, he took something from his pocket and handed it to me.

He had 20 $ in his hand, I took it and searched my pocket to give him back his change

"Keep the change" the man said while smiling

I nodded my head and smiled at him, "thank you, sir" I said politely

I was about to leave when he suddenly touched my wrist, I furrowed my brows as i looked at him

"How about you?" He asked

What about me?

"I beg your pardon?" I asked

He adjusted his seat on the stools

"How much are you?" He asked wearing a small smile on his face

I pressed my lips together, I released my hand firmly in his grip

I straightened up and looked at him confidently, "Smoking is bad for your health, sir. But I wouldn't mind, seing you underneath the dirt will make me the happiest woman on earth" I told him, I left and walked around the bar, hoping someone would buy from me again

As I was walking around, I bumped into my co-worker, "I'm sorry" I apologize to her. I knelt down to pick up the fallen cigarettes, then stood up again and looked at her

I saw her eyes were red even though she was wearing a mask, she was also a stripper I guess because she was wearing short shorts and a bra

"Are you alright?" I asked while holding her at the shoulder. I really don't like seeing a crying woman, it reminds me of myself, the weak version of me

Instead of answering me, she removed my grip on her, and she ran away

I just looked at her until she entered our makeup room

'What happened to her?' I wondered, I looked at the V.I.P room where the crying woman came from

Tsk the V.I.P room always cause scenes, I'm not surprised

I wandered around the tables, just in case someone would buy cigarettes

Wearing heels the whole night while selling is the biggest nightmare of women

* sigh * if only life was easier

As I was walking, suddenly someone tapped me on the shoulder so I turned around

A handsome man is in front of me now, he has brown hair in a clean style, chiseled cheekbones and jawline, full lips, straight nose .... and ...... wait- he looks familiar

I closed my eyes a few times, while he just smiled at me

'He really looks familiar, it's like I saw him somewhere

I just ignored everything I was thinking and smiled at him .... a forced one

"Would you like to buy a cigarette, Sir?" I asked

He chuckled, "No, I want you" he replied

[-_-] Boys!

I rolled my eyes and turned my back on him to sell more cigarettes, but before I could get away he spoke again

"Wait, I mean I'll buy" he said quickly

I smiled and faced him again, "Great, how many sir?" I said

He scratched the back of his neck, "i-umm .... i don't smoke" he replied

"You dont smoke? Then why are you buying? You know what? You're wasting my time. Will you buy or not?" I said irritably while tapping my heels impatiently

He sighed, and he adjusted his tie. "I, uh actually came here to * clear throat * get your number" he said shyly

"What?" I asked again ... I think I misheard him

"I said I would buy three packs" said the man

"Oh, ok" I simply answered and took three, I gave it to him and he paid as well

Even before I could give the change, he left immediately .... i guess it's keep the change?

I just shrugged and just went back to the staff room to get another tray of cigarettes

"Stella!" Our manager shouted, I immediately turned to him

He approached me, "Go and take this to the V.I.P room, table number 2" he said

"V.I.P room? Aren't we forbidden there? Only the strippers are allowed" I said

"Yeah i know because I'm the one who made those rules! So go in there and give them this! Hurry up" he said impatiently once handing me a tray full of wines and napkins

I was about to leave when the manager suddenly grabbed me by the wrist, hard, so I almost trip and threw away the wines, it's a good thing that I'm good at balancing

He approached me and whispered in my ear, "do not make a mistake, because he paid me a lot, Once I know you made a mistake, I will not hesitate to fire you from your job" he warned me

I remained still in my position and just nodded in response, he let go of me and shouted again at the back stage to fix the strippers.

.

* sigh *

I looked at the tray I was holding now before I left the room and headed to the V.I.P room

It was my first time to get here so I was a bit lost, it was very different from the normal ones, weird unlike the normal bar where I work

Here they have their own room per table, so they have privacy, and if I'm correct, I'm guessing that inside each room there is a stage for strippers

I adjusted my uniform first, I made sure my skirt was not too high, and my cleavage was not very visible, when I finished I went to table number 2

I knocked, but no one opened it

'Who am i kidding? Of course they are lazy spoiled brats'

I didn't knock again and just went straight in, it looks like no one noticed that I entered because they were too busy watching Marlisa on stage

Three men are sitting on the big sofa, they have a woman in each of their hands

I didn't pay much attention to what I saw and just went to their table to put the wines and napkins

When I got to their table someone suddenly hold my right hand so I looked at the man who's holding me

"You?" I asked, him! He is the man who talked to me earlier that I say is familiar

"What are you doing here? Shouldn't you just be on the normal side of the bar? Why are you serving our wines?" He asked one question after another

Before I could answer, someone said behind me, "I ordered her"

I turned around --- [0_0] "y-you ?!" I asked in shock as I pointed at him

It's him! The man who helped me earlier

He is sitting with his hand spread behind the sofa, there is a woman sitting on his lap and holding him in his chest, it looks like she is whispering something to him

"I have a name" he said while rolling his eyes

I narrowed my eyes at him, "And I dont care" I said, I just ignored him and just continued to place their orders

'What does he mean he ordered me ?! I'm not an object being bought! '

I let out a loud groan when I suddenly fell on top of the wooden table because someone kicked me on my back, throwing the wines on the table it landed on my uniform.

I closed my eyes groaning when i felt the pain in my back

[> _ <]

"L-let go of me" I threatened, but instead of following. He grabbed my black mask and was ready to remove it

But before he could remove it, I held his grip on my wrist and held his hand tightly to stop him from what he was planning on doing

He's overdoing it, I can no longer control my anger

"Let. Go. Of. Me" I said angrily

His reaction did not change

"Bro, just let her go. It's against the rules" I heard one of his friends say

"I am the law" said Mr. McLaren, i furrowed my eyebrows

He did not listen to my threat and he continued to remove my black mask, I strengthened his restraint but he was stronger than me so he finally removed my mask

Even before he could see me properly I immediately closed my eyes and tilted my face so that he could not see me

"Bro, that's too much, stop it" I heard the man who bought cigarettes from me earlier

He grabbed me by the chin, "face me" he ordered

I took a deep breath and --- I immediately kicked him in the middle where he could no longer see the sun

I quickly took my mask from his hand and put it on too fast

He shouted and grabbed himself in his middle so he let me go

'Serves you right!'

"Damn, bro are you alright?" Laughing question from one of his friends who is now helping him stand up

"You're going to pay for that, w***e!" Mr. McLaren shouted

I adjusted my uniform and when I got up, I took a glass of wine from the table. Good thing there is another left

I turned to Mr. McLaren who is now having a hard time standing up so his two friends are helping him

"Here's my pay" I said while pouring him the glass of wine in my hands. I dropped the glass at his feet so it broke into pieces

"You f * cking psychopath!" He cursed while still holding himself in the middle where I kicked on him

"Goodbye Mr. McLaren" I said while turning my back, but before I could walk away, I said something without looking at him, "oh, and go to hell, don't come back" I said lastly before I finally left the VIP room and headed to the makeup room

I went to my mirror, sat down and looked at myself

* inhale * * exhale *

'You are strong, Stella. Good job 'I said to myself while smiling

I always smile whenever I'm stressed or sad, it's like my medicine. In that way, no one will know how I feel

I took my ripped black mask off, so I saw my ocean eyes again. The eyes that holds the deepest darkest memories

I also took my makeup off, as well as the wig and changed my uniform, I wore my casual clothes, the big jeans, black big shirt and white converse

I took my uniform in my hands and threw it in the trash

"STELLA!" I heard our manager shout in the other room

I closed my eyes to remain myself calm, I heard the door slam behind me

"Stella! What the hell were you thinking!" The manager said behind me, I faced him. He was blushing with anger

"YOU ARE ---"

"fired, i know" I finished what he was going to say, then I turned around and went to the exit door, i heard him shout my name again

'Goobye job'

I opened the door and immediately smelled the polluted air

* ring ** ring *

I did not look at who was calling, I answered it immediately, because there is only one person who could call me.

"Hello"

[Go home, feed the urine because it looks like it will starve to death] said Olivia, my only friend

"I'm on my way home" I said, I ended the call and walked to the nearest pet shop

I went in and looked for Urine's food, when I found what I was looking for I took it and paid immediately

I thought about walking back to the apartment since I don't have any money for a taxi

When I arrived at our apartment I first checked our mailbox if there were letters, but there was none so I just continued walking

I took the key out of my pocket and unlocked the door

I smiled immediately when I saw Urine guarding the door, I kneeled down on the floor and hugged Urine- my cat

I named him Urine because he likes to pee in our apartment, especially in Olivia's bed so they are always enemies. He's a stray cat, I found him on my way here and he was just a kitten before so I thought I'd just take him home and take care of him

I chuckled when Urine starts playing with my golden hair

I named him Urine because he likes to pee in our apartment, especially in Olivia's bed so they are always enemies. He's a stray cat, I found him on my way here and he was just a kitten before so I thought I'd just take him home and take care of him

I chuckled when Urine starts playing with my golden hair

"Hey, good that you're back. How's work?" I heard Olivia say sitting on the sofa while reading the newspaper. She likes reading, she's a nerd haha. Kidding, she just wants to read since we don't have television

I lowered Urine to take off my shoes and put them neatly on the shoe rack. "Tired" was my simple answer to her question

I heard Olivia laugh, "Yeah, it's tiring maybe because you fought again for sure" Olivia said, I didn't answer because she was right. Everytime I say I'm tired it only means one thing, I faught. And she knows it well because she has been my friend for a long time

"Did you eat already?" She asked, I sat down next to her with an exhausted sigh, closed my eyes and leaned my head

"No, you?" i asked, I heard her shifted

"Not yet, I'm waiting for you to come home" she replied, how sweet-- "and about that, umm ... we don't have any food in the refrigerator anymore" she continued, that's why [= _ =]

I opened my eyes and stood up to see if our refrigerator was still full. And, she was right .... it's lacking foods

Although, I saw some bread, and strawberry jam. The jam is almost empty and the bread is only eight slices. It'll do

I took out the bread and got a frying pan to toast since we had no toaster. Olivia approached me to see what I was doing. Our apartment is just small, the living room and kitchen are next to each other, then just one bedroom

"We can just go to a restaurant nearby" Olivia said. "I have no money, I'm fired from my job" I told her

She was not surprised by what I said, well I know she already knows it, since I came home early today

"I have extra money" she said. I stopped from what i was doing and looked at Olivia. She began looking around to avoid my stares. "Olivia, where did you get your money from?" I questioned her seriously

"I-uhh ... well, B-brother sent me some this morning so I just took a l-little" she explained. "But don't worry, I didn't tell him where we are now" she said quickly

* sigh * I just continued putting the jam on the toast. "It's okay, just eat at the restaurant if you want. I'm ok with toast" I said calmly

"But Ruby, how are we having breakfast tomorrow?" She asked

"I don't usually eat breakfast, Olivia. So it's good if you just eat at the restaurant or just order if you're not comfortable eating alone. Don't worry about me, I'm alright" I told her

I took a plate to put the toast I made, just four toasts, and that was enough for dinner

"Please?" Olivia's pity. I looked at her, "It's not gonna work, Olivia" I said when she started pouting

I took the plate and sat down on the sofa, at the same time eating a loaf of bread. "Pleeeaaassee ~~" Olivia begged

* sigh * I put the slice back on the plate. "Fine, but let's just order, I'm tired from work" I said in defeat

"Yes!" Olivia said happily as she punched the air, I smiled at her gesture, dork

"So, what fastfood do you like?" Olivia said happily next to me. I ate the toast I made again. "Anything is alright, you choose" I said

"Hmm..alright, McDonald's it is" she said with a smile while

calling on her phone

As she called I picked up the newspaper Olivia had been reading earlier on the table

'Laren's University is now open for enrollment' I read. I remember I took a scholarship enrollment at that university, it was a great opportunity. But their tuition is like building another mansion so I don't know if I can enter

After my 17th birthday last month, I thought about enrolling at Laren's University as a scholarship. The test for scholarship was easy so I'm very confident with my answers

"Okay, bye" I heard Olivia say. I also lowered the newspaper and ate another toast, Olivia took some too

"Any mails?" Olivia asked while swallowing, I shook my head because I was eating bread. She just nodded and read the newspaper I took down

"Laren's University, a big school for all spoiled brats. Hope we can pass for scholarship" said Olivia

[0_0]

I vomited of what I was eating and coughed, so I immediately ran to the kitchen to get a glass of water

"D-did you also take for a scholarship? "I asked. Olivia turned to me and smiled," Of course, friends stays together, remember? "She said and continued reading again.

I went back to the sofa with my water, "But, how did you know I took for a scholarship?" I asked her

"I just know" was her simple answer

I sat down on the sofa again, of course she knew

* ding ** dong * the doorbell rang

Olivia and I looked at each other to decide who would open

"You're younger, you open" I smirked at the same time I put my foot on the table

"Well, I ordered" she said with a smirk and imitated my movements

"You sent him here" I said while pointing at the door

"Well, the pay is on me" she said

[-_-] fine. she's paying, what else can I do?

She gave me a victory smile before she handed me the money

I stood up and took the money in her hand, I went to the door to open it

"Here's your order, Ma'am" said the deliveryman. I smiled and thanked him once I gave him the money, I took the plastic from him and closed the door again

"Foods!" Olivia shouted happily, I also approached her to put the plastic on the table

"Careful, you might also eat the plastik" I told her

She just stick out her tounge at me, very matured.

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