Chapter 62: A True Friend
Chapter 62: A True Friend
Camilla
It has been ages since I felt what it is like to have an actual friend and I feel like Nancy is someone I can get really close to. She had never judged me or hurt me and although I haven't really known her for such a long time, I know that I am extremely thankful for her friendship.
Taking a few steps through the large mall, I barely got a chance to see the sign of her store before I was dragged inside by her. But something caught my attention, Victoria's secret was written on the store.
"Is that the surprise?" I asked as she instantly moved toward the lingerie section.
"Yes and you are going to get yourself some surprises of your own."
Looking up at her, I find out that she has already started picking things and placing them on her arm.
"I am honestly good but thank you." I said, seeing that half of the things she has chosen are way out of my comfort zone.
"Girl, you do realize that there is a dress code at Gravity, right?" She flashed me a small smile.
Of course, there is. Gosh, how did I not think of that?
"Okay but I can't wear anything like that." I giggled, watching the newest piece she just picked out.
"Just trust me." She laughed.
"We have absolutely nowhere to be so just try them and see what you think."
Hesitating for a few minutes, I nodded my head and reluctantly followed her towards the changing room. Forcing myself not to worry about how I am going to look, getting half of clothes things on. I watched as the sales lady unlocked a door for me and helped me hang all of my items on the hooks.
"If you need my help, just shout." She smiles before walking back to the entrance.
With the door still open, I looked over all of my options, not knowing where to start. Nancy noticed that from the bench she was sitting down on.
"Try the red piece first." She suggested and when I looked at the one she was looking at, I found that it was actually not too bad.
Nodding my head and closing the door, I easily slipped off my clothes to put on the red lingerie. It didn't take me long to wear it but I really don't know what to think of it. It surprisingly looks really good, I just don't know if I could actually wear it for anyone else to see.
"Did you like it?" She asked from outside the door.
"I actually do." I responded, turning to see the back of the lacy material.
I smiled even though I would never pick it out on my own, I think it looks really good. My blood warms at the thought of what my men would think of seeing me in it. The strings that hold the back together still remain untied but I know all it would take is one pull and it would fall off for them.
"Can you help me tie the top?" I asked, knowing I will never be able to get the intricate strings together on my own.
She immediately entered inside to loop it through the ring and tie it in a quick bow at the end.
"It looks amazing…." She started but cut herself off.
"Camilla, what is that?"
Furrowing my eyebrows in confusion, I moved to find her looking at my leg and the scars in between them.
"Don't worry about it." I said, turning away from her in fear. She is going to hate me now, I am sure of it.
"Why?"
"I don't do it anymore." I said, trying my best not to completely shut myself off.
"Please, it is really not a big deal."
She was quiet for a moment and I am terrified that she is not going to want to talk to me anymore. But then, she surprised me by pulling me into a hug.
"I am so sorry you have to go through that." She said and I couldn't help it as I began to cry. She just holds me as more tears fall past my eyes.
"I have got you." She rubs her hand on my back.
"It is okay if you don't want to talk about it now or ever but please know that I am always here if you need someone."
Her words only made me cry harder but this time, they were partly ones of happiness. When my mother found out, she told my stepfather who got angry and told me I was nothing but an attention whore. But when my father found out, he beat him until I thought he was going to die, yet my stepfather's words still stuck with me up till now.
Ever since then, I don't feel comfortable talking about it, especially because then I would have to talk about what memories cause me to feel so low.
"Thank you." I said, pulling back.
"I really appreciate your kindness." She gave me a small smile and nodded her head.
"What was I about to say before is that I think you should get this lingerie."
"I think so too but do you think you could find something for the club that would leave me a little more covered?" I asked as I am now being reminded that I am going to have to be nearly bare in front of strangers.
The idea of it is most definitely a turn on but it is also a hell of a lot easier said than done.
"Of course, I will be right back with a few ideas." I nodded and she walked out of the changing room.
Taking a look at the mirror, I wiped away my remaining tears and tried to pull myself together. Not everyone is like my stepfather, I remind myself.
Who would have thought that the girl I ran to help only weeks ago is now one of the four people helping to pick back up the pieces my past left shattered?
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I woke up the next morning, receiving a text from Gregorio giving me the schedule for next week.
On Monday, I will be with Domenico, Wednesday is the group scene, Friday with Adriano and Saturday with Gregorio. I am extremely nervous but just as much excited at the same time.
I never thought an arrangement like this could actually be possible but here I am with not one but there men who I truly believe would never bring me harm. Honestly, I am happy right now.
I decided to get a shift stocking the bar during the day so that my night could be free to get signed up with the more secretive part of Gravity. Domenico also said we will begin my training later tonight and I thought of what they possibly could have planned. It continues to ring in my head all day at work and now as I move out of my parked car, I head towards the nightclub. Readjusting my long coat, I make sure I am still covered by an outsider.
My head is racing, knowing I will soon be exposed to hundreds of people but I try not to worry too much as I walk towards a separate entrance at the back, the one Gregorio texted me about earlier.
As promised, I soon spotted new doors along the side of the building with long horizontal stripes moving through the center of them. Pushing down on the handle and opening the door, I saw two bouncers similar to the ones standing guard at the entrance through the nightclub.
What do I say to them? To my luck, they were the ones who spoke first in the small hallway I walked in. Instead of checking a list like I expected them to, the shorter one pushes open the door behind him for me.
"Right this way, Miss Ranger." He said and I assume one of my men instructed them on what to do.
Soon seeing the familiar setting of the lobby, I find the same woman from the first time I came down sitting at the receptionist desk. When she hears the door closed behind me, her head flicks up at me.
"Hi, Camilla. It is nice to see you again." She said, stepping out from behind her desk.
"So sorry for sending you down there without a proper head up. I thought you were at least aware it was a dungeon."
"It wasn't your fault." I said, internally rolled my eyes at the thought of my bitch of a boss, Sarah.
I don't think I am going to be able to put up with Sarah's shit much longer. It is not what my father taught me to do and I know if he were here, he would tell me to stand up to her most likely in a violent way. We will cross that bridge if it comes to that.
"Mr. Jaxson wanted me to inform you that the three of them are running a little behind. So if you are okay with it, I will give you a tour and run down to this place." She said, reaching out and then offering to take my coat.
I may as well just rip the band-aid off now. I nodded my and shrugged off my coat, goosebumps instantly appeared from the fans spinning from above.
"It is warmer down here, I promise." Shd smiles, gently hanging my coat behind the desk and grabbing a few papers before returning by my side.
"I am assuming you would like to go through the entrance?" She said, gesturing to the hallway I walked down last time.
"Yes, that would be great." I said, knowing the other option would put je square in the middle of everything.
Looking down at the red lingerie piece I have on, I was already overthinking my choice of outfit.
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