It was 9 am and the city of San Francisco was already alive. Clara got up from her bed and looked outside her small window. She smiled and quickly made her bed. She entered the bathroom, took a shower and came back to her room to dress up. She opened her bag and found a pair of black jeans and a sea-blue top which she quickly put on.
She walked into the club. All the chairs were turned onto the tables. Laura was sitting at the bar counting and putting into bundles the money made from the previous night. Clara greeted her but she didn't respond. She was so engulfed in the counting of her money that she didn't hear Clara greet her. Clara went out to get some food. Outside the clubhouse, she runs into Jessica.
Jessica, had a smile on her face "You were going on a job hunt without me?"
Clara raised her hands in defence "Noooo, how can I? I was going to get some food. Let's go together,"
They both walked into a nearby shop and ordered some sandwiches. That is all the money Clara had on her. The shopkeeper knew Clara so she gave them two cups of tea for free. They finished the food and went out to search for a job for Clara.
They went to shops, offices and places where they saw vacancies displayed. It was difficult for Clara to secure a job since she had never been to school. Reading and writing was a big problem for her. After roaming the streets for 3 hours with no success, Jessica and Clara sat down on a wooden seat close to a park.
Jessica took two bottles of water from her bag and handed one to Clara as she drank the other.
"It's gonna be hard. I forgot all about school. You get the job and the pay is too small, the pay is good, but you don't qualify for the job. haaaauh!" she said in resignation
Clara turned to look at her friend and spoke with more enthusiasm "How about this, Let's go with what we find. I can do the salesperson job or be a janitor. If the pay is too small I will do both. That will get me a good amount to raise the 1000 dollars."
Jessica looked at Clara like she was going crazy but she sigh after seeing her point she replied "If that is what you want"
she raise the bottle of water to her lips to drink and her eyes caught a vacancy sign for a Janitor across the street. She screwed the bottle cover back on quickly.
"Clara! let's go," she said grabbing Clara's hand.
Confused Clara's eyes started wandering around to see what her friend has seen.
"Look at the computer office across the street," Jessica said pointing to a shop across the street from where they were sitting. "They are looking for a janitor. Let's go check it out," she announced.
They both entered the building. Clara was sent to the in-charge office
"Hello, welcome, I am Juana. Kindly have a sit" the in-charge greeted
Clara sat on the seat and introduced herself, "I am Clara."
"Good, so you are here for the Janitor job," Juana questioned
Clara responded with a nodded
"Tell me, what are the duties of a janitor" Juana questioned
Clara hesitated before answering "They clean?" She replied sounding more like she was asking a question than answering.
Juana looked at her questioningly and smiled "Have you ever done anything like cleaning washrooms and handling equipment"
"I know how to clean a washroom" Clara responded
Jauna smiled mischievously and thought to herself, "I can make some money for myself with this girl"
"You are hired. You can start work tomorrow. I will pay you daily." She announced
Clara was smiling ear to ear
They both left the building very happy. Clara was so happy she can make some additional money to pay Laura. They went back to the Bunny Club. The main entrance was closed so Clara used the back door to her room. She knew by this, that Laura had left for her home. Jessica left Clara with some food before leaving for her own home too to await the club opening in the evening.
The club was opened in the evening for business as usual. Clara informed Laura of her new job and the fact that she will pay the 1000 dollars soon. Laura just laughed at her but decided to give her time to give in.
The night was over and it was morning. Clara happily got ready and boarded the bus to her new workplace. They sell computers and other mechanical equipment. Clara got there as early as 5 am. She was given the cleaning materials but didn't know how to use them and no one was willing to teach her. Is like someone left instructions that no one should teach her anything about the cleaning machines.
Clara was not bothered. She put the machines down and went for a bucket and a towel. She put on gloves and got to work. Within two hours, she was done cleaning the entire shop which had 6 washrooms, two showcase rooms, equipment areas and a sales side. She was asked to stay till 3 pm and keep the place clean.
Clara did stay till 3 pm ensuring the washrooms have a constant supply of toiletries. she went to see Jauna as it was time for her to leave and get the club ready to open. Jauna gave her an envelope which she happily received and placed in her bag.
Her first pay from working. She was so excited she didn't open it to check how much she was paid for the day. She thanked Jauna and left for home. She went to her room and placed her bag down, took the envelope out and put it under her pillow and went into the bar and started cleaning. Half an hour passed and Jessica joined her to clean.
"How was your first day at work?" Jessica asked with excitement
Clara was busy cleaning the tables in the bar. "Not bad. There was a lot to clean and they had some machines I didn't know how to use. I couldn't get anyone to teach me either so I use my usual bucket and water. I guess they were happy with the work I did because they ask me to come back tomorrow," she said excitedly
Jessica took one of the serving glasses and was cleaning it. "That sounds good. Do you know how much they will pay you yet?"
Clara smiled remembering the envelope she was given with excitement she said. "They will pay me daily. I got my first payment today. Wait, I am going to get it" She run into her room and came back with the envelope and handed it to Jessica with lots of excitement "Open it."
Jessica pushed the envelope back to her "Ah aa, you open it. It's your pay"
Clara nodded and took the envelope back. She opened it and brought out the money. The smiles and excitement vanished from her face "Wait, that can't be it?"
Jessica took the envelope from her turned it upside down open and shook it. She then looked inside, " Don't tell me that is all they gave you for working from 5 am to 3 pm?"
Clara sat on one of the chairs dejected "10 dollars? How will I raise 1000 dollars like this?"
Jessica sat next to Clara and pulled her into her embrace "Don't cry, we will figure something out. Let's finish getting the place ready." she said consoling her.
"I would need another job," Clara said sadly
Jessica objected "No you don't need another job. We need to see the in charge. This is not the right rate even if you didn't go to school."
Clara and Jessica decided they will go back to Clara's new workplace and find out why Clara was paid 10 dollars after working from 5 am to 3 pm. At 6 pm, people had already started walking into the Bunny Club. Clara went to change into a new bunny costume which Laura handed to her that afternoon. Jessica was going around tables and giving lap dances to the clients who requested. There were private rooms for Clients who want some form of pleasure. Laura decided to sing to entertain the clients this time. She grab the microphone and started singing. Her dance moves were flawless. She had beautiful curves and knew how to use them to entertain. Her flexibility was also her advantage. The people in the club were mesmerised by her beauty and dance moves. She finished her song by sitting on the lap of one of the clients in the club. The people screamed for more of her performance. So she decided to do another song and dance. It was 9 pm and the club was now full to its capacity and a lot s
Laura was bent on using Clara to make more money for her club. Clara is a beautiful girl and most of the men that visit the club were willing to pay any amount just to have her. She set her up so she can use her. She believes Clara's reason for not giving in is that she has never been with a man before. However, a strange man came in and offered her 100,000 dollars for Clara. With eyes glittering like diamonds at the sight of the money, Laura gave Clara out to the strange man without blinking twice and even agreed to him taking her out of the club.Clara, believing Laura's words that a man had paid to have her resigned to her fate of having a higher bidder coming for her. She knew Laura is all about the money. If the price is good, saying yes is as easy as breaking an egg.Ragnor who happened to be the stranger that rescued her did not do what Clara expected, but rather gave her a comfortable room to spend the night in. Clara found it strange but was grateful the man didn't sleep with
Jessica and Clara took the bus to Clara's workplace. They entered the building but were not allowed to see the person in charge but rather were driven out. As they were roughly being pushed out of the building Clara saw they have already replaced her. She sighed and decided it was not worth fighting them. She turns to leave. She held Jessica's hand and pulled her towards the exit. Jessica got confused, held Clara's shoulders and stopped her from moving any further."What are you doing?" Jessica said looking at Clara sternly "These people are a bunch of ruthless thieves who only know how to take advantage of the poor. Wait! what! you really gonna let them get away with this?" She questioned"You said it and you are right, a bunch of ruthless thieves. That is what they are. What I don't understand is, why my best friend wants me to work with a bunch of ruthless thieves. Not only am I working with them but they are my superiors too," Clara said looking at Jessica. "You are right, we don
Clara was chased by two unknown people. In her attempt to run away from the two strangers, she fell and hit her head against the sidewalk railing causing her to pass out. She woke up in Ragnor's mansion and after a short conversation, she slept off and woke up wearing pyjamas and on a bed. Clara got down from the bed yawning and stretching. She found a glass of water and medication on the bedside table with clear instructions 'eat me, 'drink me'.Clara took the medication and after studying it for a while she took it and drank the water. She walked to the window and was looking outside. There was a beautiful garden with a swing. A pond not far away from the garden. Clara smiled enjoying the view outside and was excited to see a swing. She had only seen them in pictures and never had the chance to sit on one. Laura also never allowed her to make friends with other people aside from Jessica. "Do you like what you see?" Ragnor asked leaning against the door frame at the entrance weari
Ragnor was annoyed by how Laura was treating Clara. Even though he didn't say anything his terrifying aura was enough to scare off anyone in the same room with him. He sat down at his usual spot, the table close to the entrance in the corner. He watched as Clara cleaned all the seats and tables. His terrifying aura soon turned into a loving one.Laura who was watching this strange man from the private room secretly, could tell this man had eyes for Clara but how? He was a strange kind of fellow as it appears no one knows him but he is seriously rich. He could just pull bundles of money from his pocket. Laura was wondering, how much more money he has, who is he and where does he come from?The rich people of San Francisco are well known. Well maybe getting his name will help her find out more about him. These were the thoughts running through Laura's mind. She was still watching him and thinking when her gaze and that of Ragnor met. She jolted backwards.From the look in his eyes she c
Laura took money from a man and tried to give Clara to him for his pleasure against Clara's will. Ragnor arrived at the scene and took Clara away. While Laura was standing outside wondering who Ragnor was, a mysterious lady got down from a car which almost hit Laura on its arrival. "Who is the woman in the car that just drove off?" asked Princess Siku, her gaze fixated on the golden ring on her middle finger on the left hand.Laura turned to look behind her and around, realizing she was standing outside alone with the strange woman, pointed to herself and asked"Are you talking to me?" Laura asked a bit terrified."Do you see any other puppy around?" Princess Siku asked, fixing her gaze on Laura.She looked at Laura for a while and smiled"Huh! are you calling me a puppy?" Laura laughed mockingly"I know you didn't part those pretty lips of yours to call me a puppy. Anyway, you sure do have a pretty lip. What lipstick do you use?" Laura asked with curiosity.The lady took two steps a
Princess Siku had come to the City of San Francisco to look for Ragnor as he is her will-be husband. To her disappointment, not only did she find him with another woman, a human, but she was driven out of the mansion.She was driven out because of a human girl, a nobody. She, Princess Siku, is of royal blood and the next queen, yet Ragnor drove her out because of a human girl. Princess Siku was unhappy about this turn of events and could only do one thing, report the incident to the King, Ragnor's father. Princess Siku made a decision to tell Rganor's father, the reigning King everything on her way back home.Somewhere in the thick forest outside human civilization, lies Ufalme wa Kutokufa, meaning the Kingdom of Immortal. Many humans who have ventured to enter this Kingdom did not leave to tell the story. There have been scary stories about what is in the middle of the thick forest but no one has dared to confirm the stories. Princess Siku arrived at the breathtaking city, their te
The palace guard has come all the way to San Francisco to deliver the King's message. A summon for Ragnor to appear in the palace. The guard had addressed Ragnor as the prince when he sorted permission to leave. Clara was coming into the living room, so she heard Ragnor being addressed as a prince. "Prince, Ragnor, you are a Prince?" she asked softly descending the stairs.Ragnor, ignoring her question, turned his attention from Clara to the butler who had just walked in with one of the servants trailing behind him."Was someone not supposed to get a servant to help my princess out?" He said with an indifferent expression"Apologies master, it won't happen again," he said and bowed his head respectfully and exited the living room with the servant. Clara walked towards Ragnor, stopping in front of him. Raising her head to look him in the eye she asked"Why don't you want to answer me directly? Who was that man, that left, just now, he is not dressed for a movie is he?"Ragnor closed