Chapter 28

"Come here. All I can do right now is give all of you a hug to feel better. Even if I want to help you all, I can't." she said to the girl and she stood up and approached her.
So they all hugged. And after some time the door opened and five plastic bags were thrown at them. Alondra just shook her head as if they were flies that where the boss lands, they will be there too.
"Hurry up and get dressed because the bar is opening tonight." the man shouted and her companions started to panic.
Now Alondra can prove that she wasn't dreaming. Worries are evident in their faces.
"Stop crying. No matter what we do, this will be our life. If you can't do it, I will do it. Because I don't want to see your tears dripping from your eyes." Alondra said.
Then she saw that they were relieved.
"Thank you. We admire your courage and determination, sister." They said.
"That's how it should be. I have a sister the same age as you, she was like a crying baby. I will be guilty if I don't help you. Because I can see from you how she cried in this helpless situation."
She learned the names of those a few minutes later. The woman next to her is Chaira and the others are Lianne, Genevieve, and Dianne. Alondra didn't know if she would be happy to see the clothes that the man threw at them as if the bad attitude had nothing to do with it. Clothes that lacked fabric exposed them all and their skin was really visible. Even if they don't want to wear it, they will be forced. She is sure they'll be partying with the men later because it's like they're stripping. They were just dumbfounded while looking at the clothes.
"Alright. Get dressed before those old men's bodyguards drag you away." Alondra said.
So they hurriedly dressed. A few minutes later the door opened and the guard entered.
"If you're all done, you should have gone out before the car was waiting outside." said the man and went out first.
It was as if they were stuck in the stand so she held their hands one by one assuring that everything will be alright. They slowly entered the car and Alondra wondered where their other colleagues were. And the man seemed to be able to read what she wanted to ask.
"They are already there first." the man answered.
Alondra didn't answer anymore because she was already annoyed by this. But Alondra saw that the man glanced at her as if she could see pity on his face but she didn't care anymore because she was angry with him. They stopped at a large establishment that she knew was a bar house but they passed through the back side and they went straight down the narrow road and entered the spacious room. Someone is already waiting for their gays with make-up kits in front of them. They are standing as if they are beautifying themselves their faces look like they are covered in flour because they are so white. They approached them.
"It took you so long that the others already had a lot of customers and a lot of income." said the gay man who put a light on her face.
Alondra didn't pay attention to what he said because if he didn't stop, she would punch him in the face.
"Who handles us?" Alondra asked out of nowhere.
"Why? I'm the one in charge." the gay said that his face looks like a woman but it's too obvious because he doesn't have boobs.
"Can they not join the customers first? They are minors. And that is not allowed. They can serve drinks as a waitress until they turn eighteen." Alondra answered but she had been nervous for a while.
And his hand was getting cold.
"Do you think your suggestion is okay? I'm not the owner here. Why don't you tell our boss?" The gay answered her with raised eyebrows.
"You agree before we're all locked up here," Alondra said with a serious voice.
But she had been hoping that he would agree because she had noticed that her companions were shaking with fear. Even she was already sweating even though the surroundings were cold because of the air conditioner. Even Dianne, who is a few years older than her, can be bothered where she is and was being scared.
The door opened and a man entered.
"Miss Alondra, someone is looking for you," he said causing Alondra's chest to heave.
She feels fear, and trepidation this time. She stood up slowly and her companions were about to stop her from the look she gave her but she needed to be attentive and brave even though the truth is she was melting inside and her feet are trembling.
"What now? I'm going out to face my first customer," she said.
"Okay."
"All right."
Then Alondra came out and followed the man who was walking in the hallway of the said bar. She couldn't see all the customers but she could hear the music on the other end. She looked at herself in each mirror that they pass by. It's like she wasn't looking in her reflection right now all she can see is a different woman who is fierce and daring wearing clothless clothes.

She no longer knows herself. And she admitted that she is no longer the old Alondra and that she has many dreams that need to be fulfilled but unfortunately she ended up now being an escort girl who will comfort the men and give them the right service in exchange for the money she will be with now that she can no longer accept what could happen. The man pushed open the door when they reached it. Alondra seemed to fall in fear and she was holding on to the wall. She went inside and saw that it was dark because the light was not on.