A/N- Hey guys thanks for all the wonderful review in the last chapter hopefully we get even more for this extremely long chapter, it's almost 4,000 words so I think you'll enjoy it:)
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Disclaimer: Joyel and I will never own Austin and Ally... unfortunately:(
Kissed by the Baddest Bidder
Ally's POV
I was now working on the last room on the first floor. I carefully hauled my cart of cleaning supplies into the room and began my work. Grabbing my cleaning spray I started to spray the mirror and the counter down, then I swept and mopped the floor.
I'm almost done...
I checked my wrist watch and it was exactly 7:45, only fifteen more minutes until the party. I had plenty of time to finish this room and quickly rush to the locker rooms to get dressed for the shift tonight.
Grabbing the vacuum out of the supply closet in the hallway I hauled it into the room. I began vacuuming every inch of the dirty floor, it took a lot of arm strength to hold onto the massive contraption of a vacuum cleaner but I managed to hold it up as long as I could.
Soon I was done with vacuuming and all I had left was to take off the bed sheets and clean the balcony glass doors.
Sighing I took off every bed sheet. I lazily folded it and dumped them in a laundry basket.
As soon as I was done with that task I grabbed my cleaning spray and cleaned the balcony doors.
I opened them and stepped outside.
I began cleaning the outside of the balcony doors until I heard classy music playing from the floor below. Now you may think why the heck is there a balcony on the first floor of a casino? But honestly it's only there because this casino was designed differently to apply to it's constant needs.
The floor below me is called the main floor which is mostly held for festivities, parties, and in the morning; breakfast.
From hearing the fancy music down below I was suddenly intrigued to see what was going on.
I left my cleaning spray on the ground and walked over to the edge of the balcony. I looked over the ledge and saw that there were lights and a red a carpet leading up the stairs to the entrance. It looked like we were holding one of the Grammy Awards shows here at the casino!
Limo's were lined up and down the left side of the street.
Women with elegant dresses stepped out of the white shiny limo with their suitors or date's to the party.
Suddenly three men with snazzy tux on caught my eye as they all stepped out of the limo together.
I laughed to myself.
Of course the epic trio of rich, famous, and significant people would show up at an event like this.
First there was Asher Smaw; the host for tonight's main event.
He's played an actor in tons of movie's but he's not all that good of a person. From what I've seen in the tabloids he's a a serial sweet talker, he's slept with more than then girls and he doesn't mind flaunting about how hot he is. But it's not like I can deny it, he's extremely attractive for a twenty-five year old.
Second on the list in Hunter Jones; the cold hearted multimillionaire narcissist, as everyone calls him.
You could throw all the prettiest women at him and what do you get in return?
Nothing.
Every women has practically begged for his attention yet he doesn't give it to him but I don't sit around wondering why.
Hunter is so selfish that he thinks the world revolves around him, he thinks he's above everyone and no one deserves his undivided attention. He's very quiet and discreet about his background and has basically refused any interview or autobiography on his life. It's not that he's a self involved person it's just that he cares more about himself than others... yeah I know that sounded more selfish than I thought. Some say he's the most heartless person you'll ever meet, but he's famous for composition's which, I guess, makes him a big deal in the world.
So I guess I can tell why he's so freaking cold all the time.
But yet he's still highly respected by all those who knew him.
And the third member out of the trio is the one and only Austin Moon; the so called angelic artist.
The media just can't get enough of this talented, multidisciplinary artist and high fashioned model. His name is everywhere you go, his artwork is everywhere you go as well. He's just that good I guess. But to me he's the most normal famous person out of the trio. He's always nice and sweet and caring to others so I don't blame the media for calling him the 'angelic artist' because just from seeing him you can't help but think he's angel.
I've never seen his artwork before but Lacy told me it's the best piece of art you'll ever see in your entire life.
Guess I'll just have to see it to believe it huh?
But he's pretty young for an artist, he's only twenty-four. He started art at a young age, probably around the age of sixteen?
Suddenly a bunch of paparazzi popped out of nowhere and camera lights flashed every. The trio were surrounded by flashings lights and people that were calling out their names repeatedly but they all ignored it; all except Asher Smaw of course.
He was smiling and winking at the camera's while Hunter and Austin tried to walk away from the crowd of paparazzi.
Honestly I didn't know how they were all friends. Asher's an actor, Hunter's a composer, and Austin's an artist. They're all complete opposites and yet they still decide to be buddies. Such a crazy world we're living in...
Drawing my attention away from what was happening on the floor beneath me I went back to finishing the balcony doors. After that I stepped back inside, took a whole new set of sheets and placed them on the bed, then I grabbed my cleaning supply cart and exited the room before locking the door.
I hauled the cart into the elevator and pressed the button to the main floor. I waited patiently for a few seconds and the elevator stopped. It dinged and the doors opened, I pushed my cart towards the laundry room but suddenly got caught up in all the paparazzi.
"W-Wait...hey I'm to get through here!" I yelled, but they all ignored me.
I was just simply another face in the crowd and they had the nerve to push me over! The paparazzi pushed me left and right with the cart until I finally managed to get out of the chaotic crowd.
I blew a strand of hair that found its way to the front of my face.
Those paparazzi people really get on my nerves, that is like the fourth time I've been caught up in one of those stupid crowds!
Huffing I pushed my cart to the laundry room, in there I found Lacey folding laundry. "You're done already?! And I thought you said you didn't really want to go that party tonight..." She gave me a sly smirk and I rolled my eyes.
"I didn't but then Cassidy was going to take my shift at the coolest party ever, I wasn't just going to quit that easily Lace." I pushed my cart into the corner of the room, a heavy sigh erupted from my mouth and I sat down on the chair. I glanced at the clock on the wall that read that it was 7:53. I only had a couple minutes to get to the locker room and get dressed for the party.
"Well you might wanna hurry because you shift starts at eight and if you don't show up Cassidy is definitely a shoe in for your shift tonight." Lacey said with a frown. Suddenly the washing machine screeched which made us both jump a little.
"What do you mean?" I asked as she pulled some sheets out of the dryer. She casually sat down and started to fold them. "I was eavesdropping on Cassidy earlier in the locker rooms and I found out she talked to Mr. Kunchi into giving her your shift unless you're finished with the first floor!"
My eyes widened.
So she was truly after my shift in the first place! That evil witch!
"Ally don't just stand there! Get going!" She ushered me out of the laundry room and slammed the door right in my face. I laughed and rushed to the locker room. I entered and quickly walked to my locker opening it. I pulled out my outfit. Of course Mr. Kunchi would pick some outfit that was nowhere near the word modesty. Rushing into an empty bathroom by the lockers, I got in a stall and stripped down to my bra and panties.
Sighing I pulled on the black dress pants and the red sleeveless V-neck blouse that showed more cleavage then necessary. I pulled my hair back into a high ponytail and attached the plastic name tag to the left side of my blouse. Grabbing my make up bag I opened it and grabbed some mascara applying some lightly to my eyelashes. I dabbed on some blush and a bit of red lipstick before walking out if the bathroom. I shoved the bag in my locker, slipped on some ballet flats, and ran out of the locker room.
But as soon as I opened it I heard a loud groan and a thump.
I forced my eyes shut...
Please don't be anyone important, please don't let it be anyone important!
I closed the door slowly and looked down at the floor to realize that it was Asher Smaw.
...Wait Asher Smaw!?
"Well that kind of hurt..." He whined while rubbing his forehead. I hurriedly helped him off the floor. "I'm so sorry Mr. Smaw!" I apologized. He chuckled and smirked at me, "Please call me Asher and it's fine what's your name?" He asked.
"All-"
Suddenly Cassidy's giggling drew my attention away from Asher.
She was walking towards the party room, my eyes widened,"Oh no."
I left Asher and raced through the crowd of people and paparazzi. The flashing of lights blinded my sight and I nearly tripped over someone. I soon found the party room that Cassidy was heading into and I dashed past her without her noticing. I found myself surrounded by gorgeous designer dresses and the smell of gourmet food made by the finest chef's in all of Miami.
"Hey Ally!"
I cocked my head to the left to see that Emily, my other friend, was holding a tray of six glasses of red wine in her left hand, I guess she's catering for the night as well. She came up to me with a bright smile on her face, Emily was the optimistic and positive type which made us complete opposites and in some ways quite similar.
"Ally I'm so glad you could make it to this catering thing! I don't think I could have handled Cassidy on my own!"
"Well it took a lot of work but I'm here, not that Cassidy's going to be too excited about that." I said with a chuckle. Elegant music flowed through the air filling my ears. Women laughed and men talked about money and their expensive yachts, I started to wonder is this all they talk about at parties like this?
"Who cares about what Cassidy is thinking, hopefully we both don't run into her tonight but besides that you have to cater like right now." Emily pulled me over to a nearby bar and sat down the tray full of glasses with red wine in them. The glasses looked so expensive and classy, I've never seen anything like it before.
"Ally snap out of it we have a lot of work to do tonight!" Emily said while handing me a tray, she put five glasses of red wine on my tray. "See that table over there by that painting of a grapefruit?"
I looked past a couple of tables and found the one near the painting.
Emily then handed me the heavy tray of red wine.
"Go over to them and offer then some wine and don't say it so depressingly, be cheery and happy-go-lucky!"
I grimaced, "Emily that's not my-"
She stopped me and pushed me into the main area of tables. The sound of people getting louder seemed resonate through the whole room. Pushing back the fact that I might trip and red wine might stain a perfectly good designer dress I built up at least a little bit of confidence and strode over to the table.
I flashed my bet smile at the small group of five people, at the table was Hunter Jones, Anna Patricks, Lana Patrello, James Garner, and...no way not him again. Asher Smaw looked up at me, a smirk suddenly graced his pink lips and I pretended to not know him.
"Hello um would you guys like a glass of red wine?" I asked politely but could feel Asher's intense star, I felt like I was nude, literally.
Anna smiled gracefully, "Yes I would love some what about you James?"
James nodded and I carefully have him a glass as well as Anna. "Thank you so much and make sure you come back with more, Hunter tends to drink a lot when he thinks we don't notice." She added. James snickered but bit back some laughter. Hunter glanced at her and rolled his eyes clearly not up for an argument.
I nodded and turned around but a hand grabbed my arm.
"You forgot to tell me your name miss." Asher said while standing up.
His crystal blue eyes pierced into my own as if he was searching for something. "Mr. Smaw I must get back to catering..." I turned back but Asher grabbed my tray sitting it on the table. Lana gasped, "Asher what do you think you're doing!?" She seethed.
He simply ignored her and grabbed my hand leading me to the dance floor.
His hands reached around my waist as he whispered in my ear, "I thought I told you to call me Asher."
I shivered at the close contact. My hands snaked their way around his neck and he smirked, "I'm sorry then?" I said, meaning to sound general instead of making it a question.
"What's your name?" He asked as we slowly swayed back and forth to the music.
"Ally Dawson."
His fingers found their way up to my ponytail and he delicately played with the ends of it. "What a beautiful name Ally."
I blushed. Did Asher Smaw really call my name beautiful? I mean there's nothing to it just put an A, two L's, and a Y and it just spells Ally, see nothing special about it. As I danced with Asher a familiar face was glaring at me, someone I wished I wasn't here tonight.
"Ally Dawson?!" Cassidy screeched. She was holding a tray, and her face was red as a cherry. In fact it was so red that I thought her head would pop off!
"I've gotta go." I said running off the dance floor, leaving a dumbstruck Asher behind. I looked behind me to see Cassidy sitting down her tray, she was rushing through the crowd. "Ally Dawson you better stop right there!" She yelled chasing after me. I ran as fast as my feet could take me, I dashed through the crowd of people not knowing a single thing about where I was going, yet I couldn't stop running. I was so afraid Cassidy would catch me and make up some bogus lie to get me fired.
And trust me I could most definitely not get fired from this job.
Suddenly I found a back door behind a cloak of red curtains, oddly I have never seen this door before but if it meant getting away from Cassidy it was worth the risk. I quickly opened the door and shut it. I then found myself in a dimly lit hallway, it kind of gave me the creeps the way the lights were flickering on and off like in some horror movie.
I ran down the narrow corridor, I knew I was lost but there at least had to be some way out of here.
At the end of the hallway I saw a split. If I took the right end of the hallway I could possibly find a door leading to the main entrance of the casino. On the other hand the left end of the hallway could lead to some unknown place which I could be trapped in...
Yup, definitely the right.
Running to the end of the long stretched corridor, I turned the corner and suddenly my bod came in contact with something hard. A loud sound of glass breaking resonated through the air, I stumbled back but managed to stay balanced.
"Ouch." I groaned.
Suddenly two men were right in front of me, their face was red and it was pretty clear that they were angry. "Damn girl! You broke the vase!" The man with with a bit of stubble on his chin yelled. I looked down to see a now chattered vase in pieces. "I'm so sorry!" I said fearfully. Oh my gosh what if they're going to kill me for this? Anxiety started to build up in my chest.
"Yeah you're going to be sorry! That vase was over one million dollars!" The other man with a beard snapped at me. The man with stubble on his chin snapped his fingers, "Don't worry Marcus I have the perfect way for this beauty to pay us back."
I sighed in relief.
"How then?" Marcus asked.
The man with stubble stepped over the broke remains of the glass circles me, he observed me closely. I awkwardly hugged myself feeling even more self conscious than before.
"We're going to sell her at the auction!" He chimed happily.
"Wait what!?" I yelled. Marcus smiled and grabbed me, "Come on the auction is about to start." They dragged me to the left wing of the hallway, I pulled back trying to resist. But suddenly my hands were cuffed, they pushed the door open and the sound of people talking filled my ears.
"Diego we got a little prize."
A man turned around he was wearing a mask that was purple and gold yet he was wearing a tux.
What is this place? Where the heck am I?
Diego grabbed my chin looking at my face, he smirked, "I don't know if Mr. Smaw likes the idea of women being sold at the auction."
Marcus chuckled, "Come in make an exception this little brat broke our original prize to sell at the auction!"
Diego checked his clipboard and clicked his tongue, "Okay fine but Mr. Smaw has an issue with it you guys are in big trouble."
Wait... Asher's here? Maybe he can help me get out of this!
"Okay come on goldilocks." The man with stubble said pushing me away from Diego. We were now behind a set of curtains, "Smile for the crowd and make sure to have perfect posture were not here to sell a loser."
The curtains slowly pulled away and I gulped.
Was I really being sold at a black market that shouldn't even exist in a casino!?
Soon a bright light flashed on me making my eyes squint. Whistles were heard from the crowd and a few gasps were heard as well. They were acting like I was some extinct animal, I looked at the audience of men and realized that they were all wearing mask.
Well that just made things worse... I was going to be sold to someone in a mask. Chances of me getting a handsome bidder with my luck would be possibly be a zero out of a hundred.
Marcus patted my head and cleared his throat, "Here boys we have an exquisite item up for the market. She's beautiful and you can do whatever you want with her! Isn't that great?!" He slapped my ass and I jumped at the feeling. Some men in the crowd whistled and some laughed.
This is vulgar...
I felt so embarrassed.
"Okay boys so let's start off with something nice and slow how about one million?"
A man in a yellow mask raised his hand. Marcus pointed at him, "I hear one million for the pretty little lady!"
"Two million!"
"Three million! No five million!"
Random voices sprung through the air as if they were battling each other.
So badly did I want to run, but honestly there was no way I could pay for the broken vase any other way. Suddenly a man with a red mask stood up, a small smirk gracing his lips. "I bid her for ten million!"
Marcus smirked as people all around the room gasped.
"I hear ten million going once! Going twice! Sold to the man with bright blinding blonde hair!"
I looked at the man as he walked onto the stage, "Enough flattering Marcus, I already have the check now hand me the girl." He spoke confidently. Marcus pushed me at the strange man and he handed him the check. Marcus and the stubbled chin man greedily exchanged glances and ran off the behind the stage with the check.
The man observed me carefully and rubbed his chin, "I like her Asher she'll make a great pet."
I then realized that there were two other man behind him, they all took off their masks and my jaw dropped. It was in fact Hunter, Asher, and unexpectedly Austin Moon!
I glanced at Austin, "W-Wait...pet?!" I screeched. Asher smiled, "I agree she's quite lovely."
Hunter rolled his eyes and crossed his arms over his chest, "This is ridiculous and demeaning towards women Austin." He said confronting him. Austin looked at him with bitter emotion, "Don't be jealous Jones."
Hunter scoffed and Austin led me off the stage, we all went behind the curtains where Diego was still checking off things on his clipboard. "Oh well that was awfully quick but I don't blame you guys she is some hot eye candy." Diego winked at me and I looked at the ground feeling my cheeks turn hot.
"She's mine Diego back off." Austin snapped angrily, leaving Asher and Hunter we went out the back door.
"Where are we going?" I asked. He chuckled and winked at me, "Back to my place of course remember I can do anything I want with you."
My hands started to get sweaty as I imagined all the awful things he could do to me.
Lord help me now.
A/N- Hey guys this is second chapter I hope you like it! Thanks for all the wonderful reviews I got in the last chapter, I hope we can get even more this time so make sure to review if you want this to continue!:)
-Taylor and Joy
