she belongs to carlos

Episode 2

I have got a job for you.'

'I will pay you double times the normal amount.' Now, that caught my eye. Double? Hell yeah.

Now you see, I made a vow to buy a house before I turned 30. I have always wanted to live alone, but I have never had that luxury. I have never even had a room to myself. I grew up sharing a room with Stella and now even as a grown-up, I can't afford to even rent an apartment because of how expensive housing is. I share a small two-room

apartment with my best friend-Elina, don't get me wrong, I liked living with her but itstill

would be nice if I get to live alone someday, so because of this wish of mine, I save my salary, live below average, and even do minor jobs for Stella to save enough to buy a house.Stella usually brings minor jobs like asking me to drop off something somewhere. Jobs she could easily do herself, but for some reason she pays me to do them for her. But who cares? As long as she pays. I texted Stella back immediately. 'What's the job?''I need you to go somewhere and help me pick up something.' She replied almost instantly as if she had been waiting for my reply. To go pick up something? You would

think it's something more than that considering she was doubling the amount.I looked at the text suspiciously and texted back. 'And you're doubling for just that?'

'It's at a club.' She replied. No way, there wasn't no way I was going to a club. What was

she thinking? She knew I hated clubs. I hated gatherings in general.

'Hell no.' I texted back and dropped my phone.'I would pay you triple the amount. She said. That was tempting, but a club?

'Please she texted again.

'How long do I have to be in there?''It wouldn't even be up to 5 minutes. The person would drop it off, and you'd be out immediately.' She texted.

I sighed. 'Fine. By what time?' '10 pm.' She replied. Good thing it was the weekend tomorrow. I didn't reply. I was done for the day, so I just packed my things and walked out of the office. I went straight home. I took public transport as I usually do. On getting home. I was used to this agreeing,

seeing my friend's clothes sprawled everywhere in the living room. I sighed. It was annoying but what could I do? I have spoken to her countless times about this but shenever seems to listen.

I locked the door behind me and walked to my room, I stopped dead in my tracks when I

heard giggles coming from her room. Followed by a male's voice. "I am going to get you!"

He said playfully. She squealed like a child.

I rolled my eyes and entered my room. I sighed. I was exhausted. I wonder why. It wasn't

like I had lots of patients today the only patient I had today was that crazy lady. My

stomach growled.I dropped my bag on the bed and went out of the room to get some snacks from the

refrigerator. I got the snacks and was about to turn back to my room, I screamed at the

sight in front of me.

"Oh my God!" He screamed, looking startled by my scream. There stood, a butt-naked

man in front of me. He turned and ran into Elina's room.

Elina came rushing out. "Oh my God, I am so sorry, Selena... when did you get back?"

She asked.

"Why do you have your boyfriend running butt naked around the house?" I asked

bewildered.

"It happens." She shrugged and said. I rolled my eyes and walked back in.

"What are we getting for dinner?" She asked. I ignored her and shut my door. I flipped on

my bed and ate the snacks I brought with me. My phone dinged. It was a message from

Stella. She sent the address to the club.

I don't go to clubs but I know of this club. It was notorious for lots of bad things. What business does Stella have with that club? I decided not to question her. All I had to do

was get whatever it was she wanted me to and get my money.Soon enough it was evening. I prepared to leave the house. I texted a description of what

I was wearing to Stella so she would describe it to whoever it was that was giving me the

stuff.

"Where to?" Elina asked.

"On an errand.""Dont tell me it was Stella who sent you on this. You told me you were going to stop!"

She said.

Well after what I saw today, I was even more determined to get a house as soon as

possible. I just had to make a little more money.

"It's the last time," I said.

She rolled her eyes. "That's what you said last time! I don't feel good about this... I know

whatever Stella and her boyfriend are doing isn't anything good. What if it gets you in

trouble?"

"I have been doing it for two years now, why is it going to get me in trouble now? Besides

if it's something bad they are doing, I don't think it is my problem." I said. Yes, I was ignorant, but you can't blame me... She looked at me unbelievably. She sighed. "I know you're annoyed about earlier and I am very sorry. I promise it won't happen again." She said.

"It's okay. I will be back home before you know it. Don't wait for me." I told her. She

nodded her head and I walked out the door.I looked at the address Stella had sent me and took a cab to the place. It was a 20 minutes drive. "This is the place, babe."The driver said. I frowned at the word 'babe'. I paid him his money. Getting out, I shut the door shut. "Jeez, calm down, lady." He said

and sped off. These were times when I wished I was harsh. I disliked people like him.I sighed and turned to look at the club. I gasped at the sight in front of me. It was a huge

building and you could hear the loud music coming from it. There were some people

outside.It was a disgusting sight. I stood frozen as I saw people sucking their faces off. The air

reeked of smoke. I felt eyes piercing into my soul. Oh my God, what have I gotten myself

into?

Beside the entrance was some guy, sniffing on something like their life depended on it.

This wasn't your typical club, you could tell from the looks of it.

I just stood there contemplating if I should go in or not. This place doesnt look safe. I

fidgeted with my fingers nervously. I came all the way here, why don't I just enter and get

what I came here for?

I took a deep breath and took heavy steps to the entrance. Two hefty scary-looking men

stepped in front of me. I almost s**t myself. I looked up at them.

"Your ID." One of them said.

"Oh," I said and quickly dug my hand into my purse to bring out my ID. With shaky hands, I gave it to him. I tried to avoid eye contact with them. I could have sworn they were checking me out. I realized it would be dangerous going in there but all my life, I have always taken risks. It was how I survived all these years. "She is hot. The boss could use someone like her. Let her in." The other one said. What?

They handed back my ID and parted to let me pass.

It's only for a few minutes. I told myself and walked in. The place was crowded. This was not the type of place I could be in. I felt many eyes on me. me. I shifted uncomfortably. Don't

they think it is weird just staring at someone?