Addicted to Amelia

Amelia's POV "Where do I get 5 million dollars from”? I swallowed hard, battling to keep my tears in check. I looked back at the doctor's office, reeling back through our conversation. Amelia Jones, an attractive and petite young lady in her prime, blessed with definite features, her pale skin accentuated with her hourglass shape, that would make anyone spare her a second glance. She was a masterpiece of nature. However, her beauty was tainted by anxiety about her sick mother's fate, and the debt hung over her like a constant shadow, disturbing her peace. “You need to make the deposit without delay, as her condition could get worse”. I closed my eyes as the doctor's voice resonated in my thoughts. Amelia swiftly contacts her friend, Camellia, who had offered to hook her up with a lucrative opportunity. Since she didn't have a choice, she decided to explore the offer. The address was sent to her, and she sighed heavily, wishing everything would turn out fine. An interview at a club? Is this the right place or am I mistaken? I wondered inwardly as the driver told me we had arrived at the address that I gave him. I alighted the cab, and paid the driver. I walked into the clubhouse feeling very uncomfortable, with all eyes staring at me, like they were going to bore my soul. I used my eyes to scan the bar in search of Camellia, but I didn't see her, until I heard her voice calling out to me. “Ohhh, Lia, you are here! I turned to look at her, with a questioning look written all over my face. Well, I didn't have any other choice than to explore the offer, but I'm still confused. “Hi Camellia, I beamed a smile at her, but it dissipated at once. “Is this the place for the interview? I asked, looking around yet again, the surroundings looking so unwelcoming . “Let me take you to the place, " Camellia replied with a smile that I perceived to be duplicitous, but I just shrugged it off. We walked into a private room, and I wondered what kind of work required an interview in a private room. I was so lost in thought that I didn't even notice some hulky looking men with tattoos all over their arms and chest. I told Camellia we were in the wrong room, but she insisted it was the right room. “Guess what, Lia? Camellia asked, smirking at me like she was up to something. “You've been hired for the job”, I heard her say, and my heart skipped a beat with happiness, even though I was still confused. “Really? but how? I thought there was supposed to be an interview? “. “Yes, there was planned to be, but there won't be a need for that anymore. “ Camellia replied, and that sounded so ridiculous to me. “Did you talk to them about the advance payment? I really need to earn the money as soon as possible”. I asked, as my voice trembled with a hint of desperation. “Yes, the boss will settle that, all you have to do is start work immediately… she said, as her lips curled into a treacherous smile. “So… how do I start the work? Is it something I could do now? I asked, as I pondered on what job it could possibly be. “Yes please, but the big cheese needs to be won over first,” she said with a dubious grin. “What do you mean by that? I asked, a mixture of confusion and disbelief was evident on my face. “You need to make the boss happy. What don't you understand, Lia! You're not a kid” she said, almost yelling. “Enough of this drama! The most intimidating man among the men that I perceived to be the boss stood up with resentment palpable on his countenance. Fear overwhelmed me, as I began to realize what everything was all about. I felt a profound sense of hurt and deception. How could Camellia do this to me? Camellia walked out of the room leaving me with the men, and I rushed to follow her out, but a firm hand gripped me. “Where do you think you're going? one of the men that looked like he worked for the boss said to me, while holding my arms, his deep baritone voice echoing the room. The other men started laughing, and I really found that disgusting. “I need to escape from these men, " I said to myself. His grip became tighter and I struggled for him to release my hand. "Aghh! The man yelled as I kicked him on his groin using my knee. Without thinking, I took to my heels and ran out of the room. “Don't let her escape! I heard the boss yell, but I didn't look back. I looked around to seek help from anyone, but everyone I saw looked unapproachable. Just as I was about to give up, my eyes went to a young man with a strong and imposing presence. He seemed unapproachable, but I just had to face my fate. “I..I'm so sorry to bother you Sir, but I really need to talk to you about something “ I said, stumbling over my words, but I had to muster up courage to face him. He fixed me with a piercing stare from his eyes that were almost dark, and I almost got lost in uttering my words. “I..I'm being chased by some men, and they want to use me for their gain. Please help me get out of here, they'll find me soon and take me back to their boss”, I pleaded with pity written all over my face. He kept his stare at me like he was assessing me, he gazed at me with a look that was akin to a husband’s approving scrutiny of his wife's new dress. I really felt awkward with his appearance, and disappointed that he wouldn'tp be able to help me. “Hello Sir, I tried to regain his attention, and just then he uttered the most unexpected word that left me dumbfounded. “Marry me, and I'll save you from these men” he said, gazing at me with a stern expression. “What! I gasped, did he just talk about marriage? Or is my ear not able to comprehend words anymore?