Lily had no idea where she was going. She had never been in New Orleans before, she'd never really been anywhere outside of the bayou come to think of it, she couldn't remember much of Barton Rouge. As she walked the streets of the French quarter she stared in awe at the vibrancy of it all, the tourists, the music, the fusion of French and African culture… it was beautiful.
Looking around the crowds she felt herself go numb for a few seconds as she spotted a familiar face in the crowd. Simon…one of her were here looking for her. She had expected they would look for her, she just did not expect them to find her so quick. He had spotted her was heading right towards her, thinking fast she turned and ran down the nearest side street that brought her out at another wide street, again buzzing with tourists, glancing behind her she quickly disappeared into the sea of tourists, losing her cousin and crossed the street into a bar called Rousseau's.
Cami seen the girl appear in the doorway… her face flushed and trying to catch a breath.
'You look like you could use a drink' she said pouring the girl a glass of water.
'Thanks but I have no money' the girl stuttered, still gasping.
'Waters free' Cami smiled.
The girl let out a sigh of relief and took a seat at the other end of the bar, with a full view of the doorway.
As she sipped at her water, Cami looked her up and down. Those were the clothes she had picked out with Klaus this morning.
'Lily is it?'
The girl jumped, eyes wide.
'How do you know my name?'
'Oh I'm sorry, my names Camille, but people call me Cami. I helped Klaus pick out those clothes your wearing this morning.'
'Oh err thanks, they fit perfectly'
'So you're staying with Klaus?'
'Yeah… Well he just gave me a place to stay the night, I'm on the move again, don't want to over stay my welcome.'
'But you have no money, where will you go?'
'I err… I'm not sure yet but I'll be ok' she smiled at Cami but not convincingly enough.
'Well I could really do with some help with the dishes and keeping the kitchen in order out back, if you fancy sticking around for a bit and don't mind hard work?'
'Are you offering me a job? You don't even no me.'
Cami laughed and threw an apron at Lily. 'Call me a good judge of character, get to work!'
'Thank you so much Cami!' Lily smiled, slipping behind the bar to work out back.
Perhaps things would be all right after all? Having a job, with an income, she could provide for herself, save up and get far away from here. She hummed to herself as she washed the dishes feeling happy with her newfound hope, forgetting about Simon chasing her earlier.
Hours later Cami appeared in the Kitchen.
'Wow, great job keeping this place tidy Lily!'
'Thanks, I did a lot of cleaning back at cypress… I mean I'm good a it' she decided to go with hoping Cami wouldn't ask questions.
'You sure are! You can knock off now if you like, take these, my apartment is just around the corner, down the second side street, blue door on the right' Cami said giving Lily a set of Keys.
'Oh no Cami, thank you but you have already given me a job, I couldn't possibly intrude on your home'
'And where will you spend the night on the streets? I need you feeling fresh for work tomorrow… besides I've always wanted a roommate, I'll be along in a bit, after I close up.'
'Oh thank you!' Lily squealed. Cami was like a guardian angel she thought as she left the bar.