03. Spaghetti and bread

Anastasia...

I woke up in a dark room; sprawled out on black sheets. I sat up and analyzed the room I was in. I realized I was only wearing a bra and I felt something sticky between my thighs. I felt drained and quite hungry. I climbed off the bed and searched for my panties but I could not find them.

" What the fuck was I doing in here?" I softly asked myself.

I grabbed the sheets and covered my bottom area before I walked out the room; peaking to make sure there was no one in the hallway. I then ran out and headed down the staircase. When I reached the main floor, I ran into my changing room.

We all have our own changing booth. Mine was white and all over the room, there were shelves that displayed different lingerie and matching masks. At the opposite end of the door, was a full-length mirror mounted on the wall and a white desk with makeup and hair stuff on it, while a white chair stood right against it. There was a white sofa near to the shelves. I slumped down as my knees gave in.

" What happened?" I asked myself, while looking up at the ceiling.

I closed my eyes and everything came rolling in. Every touch, every look, every groan, every stroke, everything. I jerked up realizing what had just happened. I had let a stranger touch me in a pleasurable way, knowing very well that I was under age and not applicable for any private sessions.

"Oh gosh, oh gosh, shit! Shit! Shit!" I exclaimed abruptly, standing up from the sofa, but I tripped and ended up falling on my face.

I quickly stood up from the floor and ran towards my personal clothes. After quickly putting on my clothes, I took my bags and ran out of the room, only to bump into a hard yet not steady wall. I looked up to find Patrick looking at me.

" Where are you running off to Missy?" he asked, frowning.

" Uhm, my shift is over," I spoke nervously, scared he might have caught me out on my sin.

" So, you were going to leave without getting your pay?" he asked before handing me a black lunch bag.

" What's in here?" I asked, frowning as I took the bag.

" I advise you to open it when you are at home. The girls would get jealous" he said before strutting out.

A few of the girls were looking at me and I smiled at them before heading out. I walked out the strip club and found Fernando waiting outside. He greeted me before escorting me to a taxi that was organized to take the dancers home safely. He opened the door for me and I sat in; he closed it after me. The driver, aka Leo, turned to face me.

" Hey," he said with a high-pitched voice and I smiled.

" Hey Lee, how are you doing tonight?" I asked, smiling, and he sighed aloud.

" I'm very tired, girl, and hungry, but I'm only done with my shift at twelve," he whined.

" Stop complaining and take me home. I will give you three hundred," I said, and his eyes went wide open.

" Where do you get so much money to give me some of it?" He asked and I frowned.

" From the club you bum," I said, laughing," Take me home or I won't give you anything."

" Okay, you don't have to make such irrational decisions," he scoffed before starting the car ignition and taking me home.

After twenty minutes, he dropped me off at the entrance of the building and I gave him the money I promised him. He jumped with joy, making me smile.

I walked inside the building and found my brother sitting on the staircase, with his head down. He always waited up for me, so I wasn't shocked when I saw him at his usual spot.

He immediately looked up as if he could sense me from a mile away. He planted the biggest smile on his face before running to me and hugging me.

" You are hurting me Andrea," I whined against his chest.

" You took a long time to come back home," he whined, "...and I went to the diner but it was closed. So, I was wondering where you had been."

" Umm, I was with Jorja." I lied and he frowned at me.

" And you don't care to alert me or nonna?" he asked and I sighed.

" Andrea, I am sorry for not telling you or nonna. I just forgot," I answered, and he nodded.

" What's in there?" He asked, pointing at the black lunch bag in my hand.

" It's a lunch bag I borrowed from Jamie." I lied again.

We ascended the stairs, with him walking behind me, making sure no one followed. We soon reached the door to our apartment and got in; only to be met by a mouth-watering aroma.

" Who cooked?" I asked, facing him as he turned.

" Nonna and I did. We made Spaghetti Bolognese with pizza bread," he said, and I nodded.

" Let me go and bath. Do dish up for me, okay? And then I will join you to watch television," I said, and he nodded.

I went to my room and locked the door behind me. I put the bags, including the black lunch bag, in the wardrobe. I had not yet counted the money inside, but when I opened it in the taxi, I had to take out a stash of money and I saw five more next to it.

I took off my clothes and grabbed a towel from the wardrobe, wrapping it around myself. I walked out of my room and headed to the bathroom, taking a quick hot shower. After the shower, I went back into my room so I could put on my black sleeping shorts as well as my silky black tank top. I then put lotion on my face and walked out the room.

Andrea was seated on the couch watching TV. In front of him, on the coffee table, was a big bowl of spaghetti Bolognese and a separate plate with pizza bread and glasses filled with orange juice. He was now wearing blue sleeping pants with white crosses, black slides, and white socks. His curly hair braided, with a durag to lay down the braids and next to him was a bonnet.

" Here's your bonnet. I found it in my room," he said, and I nodded.

" Thanks," I said, sitting next to him.

We ate while watching NCIS: Los Angeles. After eating, we took our plates and went into the kitchen. He opted to wash the dishes while I watched him, which I did not mind. After he was done, we went back to the lounge and he styled my hair into two cornrows.

Yes, he can braid. I taught him because I was too lazy to ever do it myself, and he found joy in playing with my hair.

After braiding my hair, he put on the bonnet and I thanked him. It was now half past ten, so we both opted to go and sleep. He switched off the lights and the TV while I waited for him. Then, together, we walked to our designated rooms.

I locked my door and went to take the lunch bag out of my wardrobe. I sat on the bed and slowly unzipped the bag. I took a deep breath and lifted the top of the bag and I froze. There were two more stacks under each stack. I took out a full stack and counted the money. Each stack had one thousand dollars and I froze.

" What the hell?" I asked myself.

Overall, the money amounted to $17 300 dollars, cash even. I softly shrieked so no one could hear me.

" OMG!"

I quickly grabbed my phone and decided to call my boss. He answered after five rings.

" Sup?" he asked calmly.

" Did you give me my week's pay early?" I asked.

" No, that's your day's pay." He answered nonchalantly and I squealed.

" That cannot be possible though," I said.

" I know, just enjoy that money and tomorrow you do not have to come in. Come back on Saturday at five pm," he said, and I nodded as if he could see me.

" Yeah sure, okay. Bye," I said, and he ended the call.

" Nana?" I heard him from the door.

" Huh?" I asked.

" Can I come in?" he asked and I quickly eyed the money on my lap.

" Yeah, sure wait a minute," I said while closing the bag and throwing it in the wardrobe. I then ran to go unlock the door and he was hovering over me, as always.

" What Andrea?" I asked, breathing heavily.

" Were you busy?" he asked and I shook my head no.

I walked towards my bed and slumped on it. He closed the door behind him and slumped on my bed next to me. We were both facing the ceiling, the room was quiet.

" So, thanks for today," he said, and I turned to face him.

" It's cool," I said before he turned to face me.

" Are you sure you will be able to come Saturday?" he asked, and I nodded.

" Yeah, Jamie knows that I always leave for your games. Jorja is also coming," I said, and he smiled.

" Oh, alright cool. I have a Win or Lose party afterwards and I will be sleeping at Tae's house," he said and I nodded.

"Tomorrow, you have practice?" I asked and he nodded.

" Right then, I'll fetch you from school." I said and he smirked. " I have no class and I am just sending in an assignment so I'll be free by three...so I'll be able to watch an hour of your practice."

" Well, this should be fun," he said, and I chuckled.

" Now let's sleep," I said before turning away from him. " Goodnight."

" Goodnight," he said before turning in my direction and pulling me towards his chest. We always cuddle when we sleep together and we sleep together often.