Aurora's POV
“I would increase your pay,” Mrs. John, my manager said as I informed her about my decision to quit my part-time job.
I work as a cashier in the supermarket to manage my expenses. Not only this job, but I also have one more job and that is in a cafe though that job is only on weekends.
“Mrs. John,” I.
“Are our competitors offering you double pay? I would talk with my superior and ask him to pay you more as you are a hardworking and honest person.”
“Thank you Mrs. John for your kind gesture but the thing is I have my last semester. I want to focus there.”
“You can take leave for your exams. Yes, I know we don't give leave more than a day in a week but as you are working here for more than two years, I can give you the holiday without even cutting your salary.”
Mrs. John looked at me with hope as I pressed my lips together and exhaled.
“A week ago, I applied for a job in a company and today morning I only got a positive answer. I have to join them after my exams.”
“While working for a big company, I won't be able to dedicate myself here. That's why I want to leave this job.”
Mrs. John sighed, opening the drawer and extending some dollars towards me.
“This month's payment.”
I hummed with a smile and took my payment and was about to go to my counter as my shift didn't end.
“Aurora, it's okay. Today you can go earlier. Take it as an acknowledgment.”
“Thank you.”
I smiled, thinking that now I can go to meet Marcus with a present as it has been a week since I saw him.
“Best of luck with your exams and job.”
I hummed, leaving from there, and got a watch for him as a gift.
I was walking around the street as I couldn't get a cab.
At the same time, a car halted in front of me causing my heart in my hand. I twisted my hair and was about to move ahead instead of scolding the driver as I didn't want to waste my time.
“Get in, Ms. Carter, I will drop you to your destination.”
Asher's voice stopped me in my tracks, I immediately turned towards him and shook my head, and tried to go from there as I knew it would be a waste of my time to argue with him.
“What did I do?” Asher said, shrugging nonchalantly.
“Nothing! It is just that I am going nearby only, so I can walk moreover, I don't like cars.”
I again tried to walk away. Asher came in front of me folding his arms across his chest.
“Would you give an attitude to your boss? See I gave you a chance even though I didn't like you.”
“So what? Should I go on my knees and thank you? Sorry, but I won't ever do this as I know I deserve the job.”
Seriously! What does this man think about himself? Every rumor about his nature is true.
Arrogant and bossy.
“Whatever! Hop in my car, I will drop you. Now don't show me tantrums. I have to instruct you about the work, nothing ulterior motive.”
“Moreover, this street is not safe for women.”
I inhaled some air and squinted my lids and was about to deny again as I don't trust this guy. He has a bad reputation among women.
“What happened, Asher? What is taking the time?” A flirtatious female voice hit my ear.
I narrowed my eyes and found a woman coming out of his car in a black bodycon dress. Her lipstick was smeared on her lips while her hair was a tangle. Also, her sleeve was not in the proper position. Her bra’s strap was visible and a dirty smile was visible on her lips.
Within a second, I could comprehend what was happening inside.
She was Lizza Garcia, a reporter. I could identify her easily as I saw her reporting near my university.
Lizzie gave me an annoyed look and wrapped her hand around Asher's shoulder.
What is this? Does she try to do some jealousy stunt with me?
Gosh! Do I have to see these cheap things too?
“Why did you come out?” Asher’s rude voice broke the chain of my thoughts.
“Sweetheart, I got bored in your car as you were not coming in. Moreover the way you suddenly asked the driver to stop the car between our kisses disturbed me a lot. So I wanted to see what happened.”
Lizzie bit her lower lips as I frowned. It's just that I got uncomfortable.
“I should leave.”
I left before I was required to see their coupling on the road.
“Ms. Carter, wait, it's late and not safe.”
Asher screamed from behind. Without paying any heed, I continued walking but I couldn't forget the look on Asher's face when Lizzie came out.
It was disappointing rather than embarrassing. Also, I sensed he wanted to explain this situation to me.
Gosh! I am becoming self-centered. Why would he even give me attention? He might want to tease me, nothing else.
After walking for around 15 minutes, I reached Marcus's restaurant.
I was kind of excited to see his expression.
Would he hug me out of his excitement? Or kiss me? Or would he faint as I never gave him a surprise?
With steady steps, I entered the restaurant but to my surprise, it was a weird place. Not like a normal restaurant.
Everyone was drinking and kissing each other. Some were even half-naked and hovering on each other. Everywhere there was a moaning sound.
“Sexy, would you like to join us?” A man’s hoarse voice hit my eardrum.
I immediately looked at him. He was standing in his shorts wrapping his hand around a topless girl.
I sweated out and tried to move from there but he held my hand and leaned towards my lips.
“I would pay you to double. Just a kiss.”
He blew some air over my lips and was about to keep his lips at my lips but I pushed him away with tears in my eyes.
“Don’t give an innocent look. This is a pub, where people come for this only.”
I negatively shook my head, twisting my ring as that man narrowed his eyes.
“Why are you here girl? To eat lollipops?” He laughed along with his girl.
“I am here to see Marcus-s,” I stammered as he laughed.
“So you are his pleasure,” he laughed as I confusedly looked at him.
“He is busy with his other treats in his private room. Go upstairs,” he said. “It is sad to know that this sexy curve is booked.”
He left from there. For a few seconds, I was frozen at my place but decided to go to the private room. I wanted to find out the truth.
I just hope there is some misunderstanding. I hope I am at the wrong place. Also, I hope that guy was speaking to some other Marcus, not about my boyfriend.
I moved upstairs while trembling.
“Where is Marcus?”
I stopped a waiter who was coming out of a room. He signaled me to go to the last room.
I sighed, moving towards it. I am not doubting Marcus, it's just I am checking out the things.
However, once I kept my hand at the doorknob, my heartbeat quickened. My tears threatened to come out as I could listen to his voice along with a woman's voice and sadly that was also familiar.
“Slow Marcus, you are doing so fast. Also, don't bite my neck. Daniel would doubt me. We both can't lose him. He is a popular guy who is important for my survival.”
It was Maze's voice that broke my heart in several pieces.
“Not today Maze, because of you, I am stuck with your boring sister. She is no fun. That girl always gives lectures about the book or her dream or career.”
“It is hard to handle her.”
“Other Hand you are sensual. I can't ever get enough of you.”
I closed my eyes as my ears were echoing with their moaning sound.
“Is it? Don't worry Marcus, you can leave her after making her s*x video as we dealt, and then we would sell it. She would be as popular as her mother.”
“Just wait until she doesn't come to your bed as I can bet you won't be able to force her.”
“I can do it. Some days I planned to drug her but got an important call. So dropped my plans but just wait and watch, I am going to make her group s*x video. I will make huge money through her and then we will enjoy it for our whole life.”
How can they even think about doing this to me?
A scream erupted from my throat even though I wanted to silently run from there.
“Who is here?” Marcus screamed from inside.
To be continued.