Three!

Author's POV

After reaching New York, she first got a new SIM card and discarded the old one. Jenny had given her someone's number who could provide her with a fake ID for the time being. The guy turned out to be a hacker and was extremely talented in his work. With her old ID, it would have been difficult for her to hide. After doing all the necessary procedures, she was finally done, and she thanked God for giving her a friend like Jenny. 

Cherry gave her the necessary information for the work and asked her to come to the media house tomorrow. He was staying just a few blocks away from her place. 

The apartment which Jenny gave her was much more beautiful than she imagined it to be. It was a medium-sized apartment but comfy and well designed. It had two bedrooms; one had all the belongings of Jenny's mother, and the other one was vacant. Jenny's mother was no longer between them, and Florina never expected that Jenny would share the last memories of her mother with her. She was grateful for it.

Florina looked at the locket around her neck intently. She wanted to telecast the news right at the moment, but she had no source. For a second, she thought about publishing it on social media, but the bitter truth is people only hit likes, and no one takes action against it, and these cops definitely don't give any fucks. Plus, the russian mafia can take down the video from the internet within a few minutes, and she would be lying dead in some garbage alley. 

She had a few names in mind who could help her publish it or telecast it on a famous source; after all, all who wouldn't want the spicy news? But she had to contact them first, and she did not have any contacts left after her abrupt escape plan from her home.

She couldn't even use the media house she was going to work in, as it was new and it couldn't stand against the Russian mafia. 

All she wanted to do was save those innocent girls; their screams were ringing in her ears.

'Dad, I really miss you right now... What should I do? I have no one to protect me...'

Only if she knew that she was soon going to get her guardian angels, not one but maybe two?

She ordered herself a pizza and a drink as she was hungry. Finishing it, she changed into her pyjamas for the night. Disappointment flashed on her face when she saw her clothes were close to nothing. 

'Need to do some shopping...'

She huffed and plopped down on the bed. 

As soon as she fell on the fluffy bed, sleep quickly engulfed her because of the tired day she had. 

****

Florina got ready in the morning for a fresh start. 

'Stay strong... Don't be scared, you have done nothing wrong... Head high, queen...'

She encouraged herself, looking in the mirror.

She was wearing blue jeans and a white button-up shirt, as she had nothing else to wear. After getting the job, she was planning to do some shopping. 

She reached the media house and found Cherry at the entrance waiting for her.

She smiled at his sweet behaviour.

"Babe... Hi, good morning..."

He chirped and hugged her.

He literally dragged her inside and introduced her to everyone.

"Am I not getting interviewed..."

She asked. 

"Ohh, come on, you are my recommendation; you are already hired..."

Cherry said with a scoff. 

The office was small but had everything which one should have. A few staff were busy, and the rest were quiet, minding their own business; only Cherry was the overexcited soul. 

They were sitting at their computers, but they had nothing to do for now, so they were just gossiping about random things. 

"You said your name is Florina, but your I'd card is showing Jane..."

Cherry asked, confused.

"I like to be called Florina... My dad used to call me that, and Jane is a very boring name..."

She shrugged it off. She didn't want to tell him the truth and get him in trouble too.

"Ohh, I see... You have no dressing sense by the way. Who wears jeans nowadays, girl? Wear some booty shorts or miniskirts. You are young, not a granny..." 

Saying this, Cherry rolled his eyes.

"That's so mean... And today I am going shopping anyway. Wanna join me..."

She asked, and Cherry gave her an obvious look.

"You don't even have to ask... and we are going to a club, by the way."

"Club?..."

She raised her eyebrows.

"Not for fun... I got some tips that many famous personalities are going to meet there, and you, my darling, are going to do some Paparazzi work..."

He answered in his usual tone.

"Now that's some fun..."

She grinned. 

After work, they went shopping. Cherry had a mind-blowing fashion sense; he chose some good office outfits for Florina along with some lingerie and pretty party dresses, and surprisingly, he got an impressive discount too. Florina was beyond happy for the discount, as she was short of money and this was what she needed the most.

***

At night, they went to the club for their work. It wasn't crowded as it was Tuesday, but plenty of people were present there, dancing and enjoying their drinks. They looked so classy and rich that Florina started feeling like an outcast, but the dress Cherry chose for her was perfect for a place like that, which somehow boosted her confidence. 

Suddenly she felt Cherry tugging on her arm, and she looked at him, confused at his nervous face.

"Florina, listen to me... Don't click any pictures of anyone. We are dropping the plan."

He said in a serious tone. A total contrast to his usual self.

"But why? You were so excited. What happened?..."

She noticed him glancing in one particular direction but couldn't understand what was going on.

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