Chapter 6: Karma POV

As I wait for the music to change, I can't help the nervousness I feel right now. What if I am rejected? What if the man thinks I am fat or something? Why the hell did I agree to do this shit? Nothing will happen that I do not want to happen, I said to myself in my head. The music changed and I walked out the door towards the stairs.

You got me in chains, you got me in chains for your love.
But I wouldn't change it. Wo, no. No, I wouldn't change this love.
You got me in chains, you got me in chains for your love.
But I wouldn't change it. Wo, no. No, I wouldn't change this love.

Damn it, all eyes are on me. I look at all the different faces looking at me, none of them have the same mask as mine. Maybe that person can not come tonight and I am free to relax. Then I noticed the men were not looking at my face but at my body.

Are they disgusted by what they see? Does this outfit not look as good as I think it does on me? If wearing this outfit did not make me feel nervous before, I am surely nervous now. And to make matters worse, I saw Aunt Jackie in the corner looking at me with a smile. She is enjoying the attention I am getting.

Alone in the night 'til she knocks on my door (oh no)
Oh no, wasted again, but I can't say no (no)
Baby tell me why, why do you? Do me wrong.
Baby tell me why, why do you? Do me wrong
Gave you my heart, but you took my soul

It took what seemed forever for me to get down the stairs. When I finally got downstairs, men and women whose masks did not match mine approved me and introduced themselves. I can see the want in their eyes. And I have to say I feel a little better that I see want and not disgust. I have to admit it, but Aunt Jackie might have been right. I looked over at her and she was smiling from ear to ear, giving me what I told her to see. Someone cleared their throats from behind me. I turned and a man is wearing my matching mask.

"Hello gorgeous", he said as he took my hand and kissed it.

I did not realize we were left alone until I looked away. I looked back at him and took him in. He is wearing a suit and an expensive suit, which I am not surprised at all. All of Aunt Jackie's clients are stupid and rich. However, he is so handsome. I doubt he is interested in me. It must be the fact that we have the mask he has no other choice but to talk to me. He looks like the type that likes smaller women. Like small, like a size four or smaller.

"Hello, I guess I am yours for the evening", I said with a smile.

"Yes, you are lucky to have such a beautiful woman as my company for the night", he said, smiling at me.

"Can I get you a drink?", I asked him. Even behind the mask, I can tell he is handsome.

"Sure, lead the way", he said with a smile showing his pearly whites.

I walked him over to the bar. He ordered an old-fashioned and I ordered a dizzy peacock. After getting our drinks, he followed me to the canopy-covered daybed. He held on to my drink while I got on the bed, trying to look sexy and totally failing at it.

"So, I would ask your name, but that is against the rules. So, what should I call you?", he asked, drinking his drink and not taking his eyes off me.

"Kay, you can call me Kay", I said.

"Okay, Kay, you can call me L", he said, then we toasted.

"How long have you been walking here?", he asked and I nearly choked on my drink.

"It is actually my first day", I said with a nervous smile.

"What made you decide to work here?", he asked, looking deep into my eyes.

"Well, it is kind of a family business. And Mistress Jackie is a very nice lady", I said, watching him watch me.

"Do you see many men regularly or do you just stick to your regulars", he asked.

"I do not have either, since today is my first day. But Mistress Jackie said I can work on request only. That is why I am working for this party. What about you? What brings you here tonight?", I asked to get the questioning off of me.

"My cousin/ best friend brought me here as a special request", he said, whispering in my ear.

Okay, so he is not a regular client, that is good. I am new to this and so is he, so maybe his expectations are not going to be high tonight. But then again it is my choice what I do tonight. He is cute with the mask and seems to have a good personality. I get that he is a humble person. He doesn't seem like the kind of guy that comes to places like this regularly.

"Your cousin, is he a regular here?", I asked.
"No, he just got luck and got an invitation", he said.

"Lucky indeed is party is very exclusive as I was told", I said smiling.

"I think I am the lucky one because I have been paired with the most beautiful woman here", he said.

"How would you know I am beautiful, this mask hides a lot", I said looking into his eye.

"Because I don't lie sweetness. I know under that mask you are beauty defined", he said then took a sip of his old fashion.

"You seem sure of your observation", I said.

"That I am", he said smiling at me.