The Auction

CHAPTER 6

****Chapter 6 - D'CRIB****

Yvonne's P.o.V

It's been a month since Steph left and life just hasn't been the same ever since. And even though we speak and chat on phone, life just doesn't feel the same with her absence.

I understand that she isn't in talking terms with her mom ,but I hope and pray this relocation thing brings them closer.

I got up from my bed feeling weak as I stretched out my arms for balance. Tired and hungry I moved to the window to feel the freshness of the air around whilst soaking up the sun. It is a beautiful morning to be thankful for!I had made breakfast of potato porridge with fish sauce and mango juice.

Mmmm......Damn!girl,your are so good. Silvia said to me whilst munching on the porridge voraciously.

Silvia, could you please,eat like a normal human?Shania yelled at Silvia as she handed me the Jar.

Thanks,Shan.

You're welcome.

I'm so tired I wish the day would be longer, Shania wished .

Silvia and Shania are my friends from "D'CRIB" where I work every weekend after my major work on week days.

After ,I had gone to the airport with Steph that night,I couldn't help , but think about my life in 2 weeks time. I needed to act fast without my Dad or Steph suspecting anything. I was walking pass a club house with a board indicating new recruitment. At first ,I was reluctant,but something inside of me told me to copy the phone number attached to it.

For sometime,I thought about what my father would say or think of me if I worked there and at the same time I'd do anything that I can to make things work out for us—for my Dad to be well again.I was so confused as at that time that I pray I find another alternative to it,but time won't just stop ticking!

Five days prior to my rent expiration,I had made a call to show my interest in the job by calling the number I copied.

"Hello", D'CRIB on the line. How can we help you?

"Hi".My name is Yvonne and I am calling for the post of a bartender vacancy at your place.I am interested and would appreciate it if you can consider me.

"Okay"!We will need you to be available by 8 a.m tomorrow for some interview.

Sure! I'd be there .Thank you,I said as I hung up and pray to God to make me get the job.

On getting there,I was interviewed by one Mr .Antonio who happens to be the manager.Luckily for me ,I passed and was assigned the job.

I am to resume 6pm to 12 am every weekend.

The pay is fair and together with my salary I was able to pay my rent and continue with my Dad's treatment at the hospital as his condition deteriorated at home after sometime.

I also got to meet Shania and Silvia at D'CRIB and they are life-savers!

I could remember my first few days of resumption at D'CRIB.It felt so akward

that I almost spilled cocktail on a man who I later got to know is a D'gnitari. Seeing a D'gnitari in place like D'CRIB isn't someone surprising.

From the architect of the Crib to the strippers lounge and casino ,it says it all—strictly for the rich folks. Indeed,it is a CRIB for the Dignitaries!

"Hey",watch it!You i***t. A guy yelled at me,for almost spilling cocktail on him. He sounded so cold his facial expression speaks of anger it could literally kill anyone at that spot.

My bad!I'm sorry ,I quickly pleaded.

You better be!He said with a smirk.

My second encounter with a D'gnitari at D'CRIB wasn't funny at all ,I'd rather wish to keep having encounters with the first D'gnitari than this one. He was rude, boastful and has no ounce of shame. He's to me an animal!

I was going to get him champagne from the bar and on arrival at his own personal space ,I saw him having s*x with a woman like an animal.She was tired down to something that looks like a couch , I suppose .He was banging her so hard that it baffles me to see a woman get pleasure from such despite being whipped in the act.

God!I just couldn't believe what I just saw .This whole thing, working at a club house was a mistake,but I just don't have a choice do I ?

I mean it's not as if I was expecting anything less,but damn this is too much .It makes me wonder if all D'gnitaris are the same.

"Hey,"what are you gawking at?You wanna join us?he asked.

What?No,I quickly responded.

Then do your job and stop staring,he said in a cold tone.

Oh!Fred don't stop please. The woman with him begged.

Wait,what?What did I just hear?Did she just beg him to keep banging her with a whip?

What the hell!

You seem disturbed ,you alright?Shania asked me after returning from Fred's lounge.

"Yeah,"I'm fine.

How do you deal with all of this?I asked.

Girl you just need to be strong if you want to survive.

You gotta do what you gotta do,Silvia said from behind me holding an empty bottle of Rosé with her cloth opened revealing her bust to some extent and make-up ruined.

Yeah,right!Shania said with a nod agreeing to what Silvia had just said.

I can understand where they are driving at,but I just can't help ,but feel sad for them. I mean life isn't just fair !

Look,I know the kind of situation life puts us sometimes can be so demanding ,but we can still make a good choice in whatever situation we find ourselves. I mean look at me?

You?What about you?Shania asked.

I work as an aquaculturist on week days at Dark-sky Island and here every weekend. It's not like I am rich ,but I am better off atleast! Trust me guys,we always have a choice if only we can think!

Oh!and what about a girl who never had the opportunity to finish college or elementary or a 3 square meal and was made an orphan at the age of twelve by some monsters who killed her parents right in front of her eyes? What do you say about that?Uh? Silvia asked with teary eyes as tears flow down her eyes.

What advise have you for such girl?Tell me.

Life must have been hard for her ,I can imagine and totally relate. Her words hit me that I had to apologize.

Damn! Yvonne what have you done?

I'm so sorry ,Silvia. I didn't mean it that way .I'm sorry! I felt ashamed.

It's okay,Yvonne .How could you possibly know?You are new here, it's not your fault.

I nodded with an akward smile .

And as a newbie there are some rules here to follow if you want to last long and trouble free in the future. Shania said sipping her mango juice.

Tell her,girl .Silvia teased with a smile.

Last-long and trouble free?I don't get it.

Wait,Antonio didn't tell you?

Tell me what?I asked sounding confused.

Oh,girl .Silvia said rolling her eyes.

Why don't you guys just make it clear, please.

Look,first of all are you a virgin or not?

What?!

You are so beautiful and look innocent .I have been watching you since you got here and I am sorry if this sounds akward,but are you or not?

Ok!I have no idea what she has to tell me ,but there's no way I am letting something as discreet as that slip my mouth. No way!

How can anyone be in this 21st century? I said looking at Shania and Silvia who in turn looked at each other.

Congratulations then,you don't have anything to worry about or be scared of any longer. Silvia said.

What ? How do you mean?I asked.

I thought you said you are no virgin?

"Yes,"but what if one is?Just what if? I asked sounding really curious.

Well,the following rules are to be followed . Shania said.

There just 2 rules actually. Silvia added.

"Rule number 1" : Never act like one in front of a D'gnitari or else you will be a prime target for their "CATCH ME IF YOU CAN" annual game.

Prime target? annual game?I don't understand.

Yes, prime target to the "Bad D'gnitaris" like I call them . They will make sure you fall into their nest just to fulfill their fantasy. They believe raw and pure will make a good wife,but only after deflowering her. Shania said.

Wait,what?

"Rule number 2" : Never say no to a D'gnitari . It is very dangerous and you will live to regret it.

Especially a "Bad D'gnitari", Silvia added.

There was a story of a girl who was sexually assulted by a D'gnitari years back for not allowing him deflower her before marriage. After the unfortunate event,she sued him ,but unfortunately she was from a poor background. The case was dismissed by the court and the D'gnitari as always won.

Months later she committed suicide and that was it!

May your soul rest in perfect peace ,Claudia. Silvia said with a sob.

All of this made my blood boil that it made me hate the D'gnitaris with every part of my being.

You know her?I asked Silvia.

Yes,she was my childhood friend. We separated after my parents demise and crossed paths again here at D'CRIB .She only wanted a good life for herself and family.

I am so sorry about that,I said giving Silvia a hug.

Now that you know the rules I hope you play along and try as much as possible to be safe.

Sure will!Thank you.