LOGINMollyI stare at Tanner. I don't know if I'm dreaming.A fake marriage.More money. Enough to save Olivia. My heart is beating so hard that I can hear it in my ears.I look at Tanner, "I'll do it."His expression changes.For the first time since he made the offer, he looks surprised.I swallow hard, "But I have one condition."He nods slowly, "Tell me what you want.""I want the money for Olivia's treatment sent to the hospital right now,” I tell him. “Theres a treatment for her in Sweden. We need that money as soon as possible.”My heart is racing… what if he says no?He looks at me for a moment but I don't blink."I don't want a promise," I tell him, "I don't want to wait until tomorrow, and I don't want to sign everything and hope you're telling me the truth.. I need the money now.. or there is no deal.”His jaw tightens slightly.I continue, "I need the hospital to have the money tonight."He studies me.Then he pulls out his phone."I can do that, “ he states, not even looking a
TannerI pull up to my father's mansion and shut off the engine.For a few seconds, I just sit there. I hate coming home.The house is lit up against the dark evening sky, every window glowing with warm light. The massive stone columns stretch toward the roof, and the perfectly trimmed hedges line the driveway like everything here has been placed exactly where it belongs.That's my father's world.His empire.The life I've spent years trying to prove I'm worthy of inheriting.Tonight, I finally have a plan.I get out of the car and walk toward the front door. I barely have time to knock before the door opens.My father stands there wearing a dark suit, his expression already annoyed.He looks at me and scoffs, "I don't understand why meeting here tonight was so important, Tanner."I step inside, "I have some very important news." I say, my tone deadly.He closes the door behind me and looks at me skeptically, "I hope I'm not wasting my evening because you suddenly decided you wanted t
I look back at the hospital one more time before I get into the black car. If I do this, then Olivia is going to be okay. That is all I can think about.That is what matters.For the first time in months, I actually feel like I can breathe.I have the money.Well, almost…. There’s just one hitch left.The biggest one: My virginity.One hundred and fifty thousand dollars. I still can't believe it.I sold my virginity for enough money to save my sister's life. That sentence still sounds completely insane in my head.I begin thinking as I reach for the door handle, but Patty gets there first and opens it for me.“Careful,” she says, smiling. “You must remain absolutely perfect for tonight. I am going to pamper the shit out of you; girl and you are going to look amazing!” she grins. “So, let’s get started!”I look down at my simple jeans and blouse, “Started?”She nods, “Today is going to be a long day.” She admits, her tone giddy.I climb into the back seat and move over, letting Patty sl
Molly“Where have you been?” My mom asks as she sees me with tears streaming down her face. I sigh, walking slowly into the room, my eyes falling on Olivia.“I’m sorry,” I say, my eyes meeting hers, “Are there any updates?”I watch as she shakes her head, “No, your father is getting coffee…. The doctor is waiting on her blood work,” she pauses, trying to hold back sobs. “She coded, Molly. They had to bring her back….. she coded,” she says again and I hold her close, letting her cry as I do the same.My little sister is on the brink of death now and I don’t know what to.“Here, I got you both lattes,” my father says, handing me and my mother both a coffee cup. “I’m glad you came, Molly,” he says, his words filled with sadness.“I’m sorry, I didn’t answer your call right away, I was at a job interview for a bar,” I begin, but the doctor walks into the room and we all stand up with anticipation, waiting to hear the news.“Mr. and Mrs. Hale,” he smiles faintly before looking at me, “And
Tanner“I told you so,” Eddy says as he smirks when I meet him in the lobby. “You said you thought she looked basic, but?”I chuckle, shaking my head, “I mean, she did clean up nicely,” I admit “I’m excited see how Patty fixes her tomorrow night for dinner.”Eddy’s eyes widen and he shakes his head, “Really? You are going to bring that poor girl into your family drama?”I shrug as Felicity walks up to us, “You are all set, Mr. Mosey,” she smiles, handing me a folder. “Everything is in here on the sale for your records.”“Thank you,” I smile, but her eyes aren’t on me—they are on Eddy.“How about I pick you up this weekend for a proper date?” Eddy smiles dashingly at Felecity and she nods. I shake my head as I listen to them talk, but a pounding on the front door startles us all.“NO! STOP! LET ME IN!” A Woman screams. I look at Felecity, and she shrugs.“Sometimes a wife shows up,” she pauses, “But it’s very rare,” she says quickly. “We are very discrete. It’s usually the ones who hav
MollyI freeze, my heart beating erratically! Can I do this? Oh, my god what was I thinking! “That’s you, sugar,” Barbie says, gently grabbing my arm. I smile seeing a familiar face, but I am panicking inside.“Just go out there. All you have to do is sit in the chair and read the book, okay?”I nod, slowly standing, “Britney? Are you having a moment?” The bidder asks. “It’s not another breakdown, isn’t it?” The Billionaires laugh and Barbie smiles, pushing me forward.“Go, it’s easy.” She reassures me.I nod, slowly walking on stage. The lights are so bright I can barely see, but the auctioneer greets me, placing is hand on the small of my back as he guides me to a sofa that sits on stage, “Here, sweetheart, have a seat.”I sit down, trying to pull my skirt down enough to cover myself, but I soon realize I can’t. My hands are sweaty, and I look beside me at the book, picking it up.“Are you okay, Britney?” The auctioneer asks, putting the microphone to my mouth.I smile nervously, “Y
Molly“Can you please scoot your bottom all the way to the edge of the table?” The Doctor doing my exam asks and I inhale sharply, scooting as far as I can. “Don’t worry,” she tells me. “Focus your weight on the stirrups and you won’t fall.”“Okay,” I chuckle nervously and she smiles, grabbing inst
Tanner“Come on, Felicity? For me?” Eddy grins at the receptionist and she giggles, leaning forward to reveal more cleavage.“I can’t,” she says playfully, “It’s against the rules.”“Come on, know one need to know, but us,” Eddy smiles, reaching for her hand before winking. I watch as she places he
Molly“This is the place?” My best friend Eden asks me as we both stare at the rundown bar. This place is literally falling apart. Even the Florissant sign is failing.It’s supposed to read ‘The Mirage’, but the I isn’t lit so it reads: The Mrage. “This is where Eddy said you could make more mon







