Chapter 1
(Mai POV)
Nearly a decade ago, my family was kill in an crash. We live an simple yet vibrant life in England. Even thought we were poor my parent always made sure our bellies were warm. Now I'm 21 working at an café that pay below minimum wage. I of to work overtime most of the day to earn more so I can pay my rent.
Rubbing my arm up and down, trying to keep my blood flow going, I made my way down the alley I usually walk after work. This alley was the nearest to route to travel home from work. Everywhere I look I see stolen car, bike this must be gang area. Prostitute are everywhere looking for threr next victim. These polpe will always be out on these street playing for spare change even it means killing someone.
Up on reaching in my cramp apartment I make sure all window and door are pproperly close then taking my shower for be . I have work early tomorrow again.
The broad daylight begins to creep its way to the tip of my run down apartment. Car zipping by and people speaking loud could be heard outside. I sigh dreadfully at the certainness I will be late for work. Getting to leave I walk at the same alley. One day Im going to leave this toxic environment.
That's when it hit me. No not metaphorically. Something actually HITS me.
The weigh of the person who just run ran into me, making me stumble over on the alley. When I peek to see who the culprit is I oddly enough, see two wealthy looking men in suit, expensive enough they could pay 1 year of my rent.
"We are so so sorry ma, am" the man with the blond hair and weird Australian
accents apologize. I smile politely and take this hands so I could get second man, with the black hair and grey suit nod his and eye me worriedly. ' Are you Aright?" Did we hurt you?" . I shake my head and laugh it off smoothly. "No I' m ok it no big deal" I explain while dusting off my skirt.
Both me smile then look at each other. Now they see they hurt and poor little woman.
Let us make it up to you ?, Usually I would said No but the Australian one seem so nice and friendly. " I Sure, why not" accept the offer and both mem smile and we head into the café. The both ogf them lead me to a cute little pastry café near by.
At The café
Can I get you all started on a drink? The waiter asks as he walk up with her notepad in hand.
I scan over the menu and sigh at the high price. WOW this pastry are overprice, even for an cupcake.
I'll have an cookie cupcake an mint tea please" I order. Once the waiter is out of sight. Mr Blondie clear his throat and extend his hands to me. Im John Brown" he introduces himself with and firm hand shake. The other one extend his hand. I'm Yasu.
Mai", I reply to the both of them and they nod.
Well, Mai, Yasu begin and fold his hand over the table" We have an proposal". "A Job offer" John add and yasu nod along.
"I'm sorry you have the wrong person I'm not and prostitute, I'm sorry" I sigh out and stand from my chair.
WAIT!" they both of them say in union. Table a seat and let us explain.
The job we are offering is….
THE END OF CHAPTER 1
