Chapter 2 Chained

• You're staring blankly in the air again. Back to earth, Angela" I was able to get back in my senses when I heard Bel's voice. I scratch my right eyebrow and fix myself before looking at her.
• "You're thinking of him again, aren't you?" she asked while busy lighting the cigarette that she was holding.
• "Uhmm. . .. I can't help to think of him, Bel. He's my sweet memory from my past." I sighed after saying those words and hugged my knees to comfort myself as I sat on her bed.
• She glanced at me and puff a smoke in the air.
• "You're really in love with your childhood friend. Errr. . .. What his name again?" she asked out of curiosity and raised an eyebrow. Her forehead furrowed as if she was trying to remember what's the latter's name.
• "Clark. . .." I answered shortly. I tried to suppress the smile that wanted to escape on my lips.
• What was that? It was just his name. There's something like butterflies flying inside my stomach. What a feeling.
• "Ayiiieeee! This girl is in love! At last!" she teased and poked my side. I was startled and tickled at the same time from what she did.
• "What?!" I pretended to be angry just to hide my feelings. I feel embarrassed but I can't deny the fact that it feels good.
• "I know. . .. I know you're thrilled and I know you like that person so much. It was just a name and you acted like that. How much more if he will lie next to you in bed—ouch! My goodness, Angela!" She winched in pain and hold her head immediately where I hit the pillow.
• Sometimes, this woman doesn't know when to stop her mouth from talking. Such a bully.
• "Angela! Why did you do that?!" she rants and pouted her lips. She looks at me like a lost puppy—trying to get my sympathy. 
• Huh! You wish!
• "It's you! You make me do that! You're bullying me! If you don't stop teasing me, I'll make you stop to your addiction." I try to threaten her and lowered my gaze at the object stuck between her finger.
• "You're so serious! Come on! I'm just kidding here so don't touch my weeds. Promise, I won't annoy you anymore." she said and chuckled nervously while adjusting her seat. Looks like she was threatened.
• She took again the weeds and puff a cloud of smoke into the air.
• We fell in silence for a moment.
• "Uhmm. . .. Can I ask where he is right now? Your childhood friend that we're talking about lately?" She broke the silence by asking me a question about Clark.
• I was silent for a second and look outside the window before I spoke.
• "I don't know Bel. The last time I saw him was seven years ago. All I know they flew to America with her family for business and he will continue his studies there as well." I said sadly as I play the ring that I wore on my pinky finger at my left hand. 
• He gave me this ring before he left the country.
• "Is that so?" she asked. I just nodded to her as a reply and smile sadly.
• "Don't you hear anything about him since then? Don't you know when he will come back to. . .. you know. . ..to continue what you have started before? The amount you endure in your life is indescribable. You deserve to be happy and be loved by someone you truly love Angela." she added.
• I lay down on the bed and stared at the ceiling—thinking about she said.
• "I don't know, Bel. I don't know if he will come back here or not. He promised me that he will come back but it was seven years ago. I'm still looking forward to his promise. I hope he didn't forget that. But the problem is. . .. If he does come back, I don't know if I'll show up in front of him."
• Her forehead furrowed after hearing what I have said.
• "Oh! Why?" she asked in confusion and turn off the weeds she was holding. She came over to where I was sitting and sat at the edge of the bed. Patiently waiting to my response.
• I sighed and stared hardly at the ceiling before I close my eyes.
• "Because. . .."
• ". . . . I don't have dignity anymore. . .."
• ". . .. I, don't have a face to show."
• * * * *
• "Whoooooooo!"
• Clap! Clap! Clap!
• "Yeah!"
• "You're beautiful, Magda!"
• People keep on shouting here in the entertainment club as I dance on the stage. My name in the club is Magda. I didn't use my real name here just to hide my identity somehow even if my neighbors knew what kind of woman I am.
• I keep on dancing on the stage. The enticing lights match the melody of the song in the four corners of the club.
• "Shake it off, Magda!" the crowd shouted in lust. I slowly removed my clothes that hid my slender body. Every corner of the entertainment club is getting wilder because of the greedy people craving in lust.
• Although I feel sorry for myself, I just trying to be strong. Thinking that the money I'll earn to this club is for my siblings.
• Only two thin clothes covered the sensitive parts of my body. The sensual melody of the music continues to play. The crowd seemed set on fire in their seats because of the sight.
• When the music was over, I stop dancing and immediately get out of the stage. I went straight to the dressing room.
• While changing clothes, I couldn't help but look around. My co-workers are staring at me badly.
• They are always looking at me like that. Bel told me before that they are just jealous because they don't make money. Big clients always looking for me instead of them.
• Are they envious? Should they envy me? If they only knew what I've been experiencing with sadistic clients.
• "Angela..." Kenny called my attention. He's a gay who manages the club. The boss trusted him so much because of his excellency in managing.
• "Why, Sir?" I replied politely and bow my head.
• "Someone bought you today. Go to the VIP room. I'm really lucky to you. The income of the club was stable because of you." he said excitedly. Maybe for him it was a huge compliment but for me, I can't see it that way.
• I just smiled a little and sadly went to the said place.
• When I step my feet forward inside the room, I stopped for a moment. It's a bit dark. I adjust my vision around.
• Later on, the lights turn on which made me saw an old man wearing a suit and holding a glass of wine. He’s staring at me maliciously.
• "I'm waiting for so long for you Magda. Come here... Pleasure me." he said and smirked devilishly.
• I gulped hard as I close the door. I start walking to his direction.
• * * * *
• The client was satisfied leaving the club.
• There's a tears escape in my eyes. I wipe it right away as I stand up from the bed and get dress.
• I get out of the VIP room and walk towards the exit door but I was suddenly stopped from walking by the hand holding my right arm. I shifted my gaze and look who’s stopping me.
• I gulped after I realize who he was. My boss.
• "How are you, Magda?" he asked and smile devilishly. He runs his tongue on his lips and smirked.
• I trembled in fear at what I saw.
• "I-I'm g-good, boss." I stuttered and look down at the floor. He didn't let go of my arm.
• "Hey! Relax... Don't be afraid. I came here just to see you. I just want to say thank you. Because of you, my club is still alive." he said and evilly laughed. I didn't utter any word after hearing it. I just bow my head and keep on telling myself to not cry. I need to be strong for my siblings.
• I thought he will let go my arm after what he said but unfortunately, he grip it tightly and come closer to me. He places his lips on my right ear.
• "Don't you ever try to run away. No one will gonna accept you because of your dirty works. Only me, only this club. Don't you ever try to run or else. . .." he stop for a while and breath.
• "Just be good and I'll be good." he ended.
• I felt my knees trembling after he whispered it in my ear. He finally freed my arm and walks away.
• I manage to place my right hand on the wall to support myself. I feel weak and my body was shaking at the same time because of the scene.
• One thing was echoed in my mind.
• " Just be good and I'll be good."