He was just too stressed at work and he did not think he was in any good condition to be with a woman unless it was paid sex. Just to be fair, because he might get out of control and hurt his partner in bed, intentionally or not. Recently, he has been so sensitive that he is afraid he might get annoyed by too much noise from a woman moaning in pleasure while in bed.
But neither could he be too rude to shut a woman down unless he knew he was paying her for sex and so he could order her to do everything that would please him, pleasing him alone, if that is what would make him feel better. The effort won’t be necessary for him to return whatever pleasure he is receiving when he is with a service girl, because the girls here are properly oriented on what and how to act when they are with a client.
“Ahmm… Sir…?” the service girl nervously uttered.
His stares were making the service girl feel uncomfortable. She could feel he was eye-raping her, but as he was not saying anything, it was making the service girl doubt her thoughts were right. She was torn between running away or approaching him even more seductively. Imitating her trainers. But right now, she was burning hot in both embarrassment and the way he was intently gazing at her.
Seeing her exposed skin turn fiery red, he was starting to feel aroused. He kept his look fixedly at her as he lifted his right hand’s index finger in a come over here gesture. She sauntered her way to him. Her mind was different from her body. She was mentally aware she had to make this man pleased with her, but her body was so timid. She had a view of confidence and hesitation all in one.
Denny Vero was even more entertained. He was convinced this girl was brave. A beautiful and courageous kind of girl. It turns him on even harder. When she was only a few steps closer, she stopped, and he checked her posture. He checked her out without concealing his ogling stare. The girl was even more embarrassed. She might even faint if she wasn’t brave enough.
“Turn around…” Denny commanded in a low voice.
And she did, but her actions were done so abruptly. As if it was her chance to hide her face from him.
“Again. Slowly this time...” The client commanded again.
And she did. Slowly she turned around again.
She felt her confidence come back with just a quick breath with her back to him and came around again just like how she was trained. She turned around and stopped. Facing him with a bright smile. She was smiling, but her heart was pounding. She really hoped she was able to hide her less confident mien.
“What’s your name?” Denny asked, his eyes were still intently gazing at her.
He wanted to touch her, but he was still trying to hold his sanity as he still needed to know her name and tell her his order of drinks. He waited to hear her sweet, gentle voice again. His ears were almost flapping in excitement to hear her speak again.
“Trisha, sir. My name is Trisha.” The service girl answered politely.
Trisha, her name in Sweet Haven, is Aleah Silver, a college student taking Accountancy, who had to give up her studies and work in a men's club to earn more than the minimum wage that she could get from any part-time job she could ever manage to find in her urgent need to pay her mom's medical bills.
A few months ago, while on her way home from work, Trisha's mom was found almost half-dead by the side of the road. There was no way to find out what happened to her because the only surveillance camera closest to the scene was not working. It did not capture anything helpful for the authorities to find which car or who was behind the accident. It was only after the patient was brought to the hospital and checked that her family found out she had been hit by a car, taking from the injuries she got and based on the location where she was found.
But because Trisha's mom was a victim of a hit-and-run case, the cost of her medical assistance fell on the family's shoulders. A family in which Trisha was the next adult in line. Her dad died on duty a few years back in the Military and her brother is still in his last year in senior high. She was desperate to earn money because the doctors told them, Trisha and her brother, that their mom's condition was too critical and needed urgent medical attention, costly medical attention.
Who wouldn't take such an offer when the pay is a few ten thousand a month?
Who would still take a moment to stop and think if every minute counts because her mom was in an oxygen tank which might get plugged out if she did not get to pay her bills the soonest possible?
For Trisha, she was willing to sell her soul in her deepest desire to save her mom. And just think about the consequences later of her actions now. So, when a person lent her hand to help Trisha by giving her a calling card with only a name and a phone number on it and telling Trisha it might help, she did not hesitate. The person who gave her the calling card was the assistant manager of the art professor who hired Trisha to pose for his students while painting her portrait. It was because Trisha asked for more gigs so she could earn more, but when she told her the amount she needed to gather, the assistant shook her head and, with a reluctant mind, handed her the calling card.
"I am not so sure I should give you this, but think about it and decide for yourself," the assistant said with a wary heart. "But with the amount of money you need for your mom, I believe you will earn maybe more with the beauty you have."
“Honey…?” Denny called out carefully.Claudette was already about to enter the ward when she heard the man who introduced himself as Denny Vero called for Aleah so sweetly and concerned. She smiled. She just confirmed her thoughts that these two are romantically involved. She silently placed the food she bought and the change on a chair by the door before she lightly knocked and waved her hands to say she would be right back.Trisha bowed her head lower when she heard the knocking on the door. At the same time, Denny turned his head to look back and saw Mrs. Murphy pointing at the purchases she brought while she hurriedly exited the ward.Denny wasn’t able to say anything before the lady disappeared from his sight. He went to get the drinks and handed Trisha a cup of tea. There were two, so he supposed the other one was for him. He took a sip and just said anything. He urged Trisha to try hers, too.“Honey, the tea is good. You should have a sip while it’s still warm.”But Trisha place
Trisha turned her head away from Denny and faced her mom instead. Her tears started to cloud her eyes again. She bit her lips not to let her cries out of her mouth.She clearly understood what Denny had just said right now, but she could not respond right away. She was feeling torn between accepting or declining his offer of financial assistance. It wasn’t for herself alone. It was for her mom, most especially. He also mentioned being a philanthropist, which surely meant he was going to donate a considerable amount to get the procedure done with the best outcome. Yet, Trisha was still worried about what she might have to do to return such a huge favor from Denny Vero.When she was with Chloe earlier, and Denny was not by her side, Chloe spoke to Trisha with her honest and frank thoughts. Trisha realized that Denny did not know his parents already knew everything, the facts, not what they feared his sister, Denisse, might have told them. She was actually glad Denny accepted her suggesti
“She is so kind,” Denny moved closer and whispered to Trisha. “I like her a lot!”Then Denny moved back to look at the girl on her face with a silly smile.“But don’t let her know about that, okay?” Denny murmured again. “She might like me back. I am afraid of that happening.”The two shared suppressed laughter with their hands in their mouths, covering, as they both looked back in the direction of the door. They seemed to have the same fear that the person they mentioned was already back and heard what Denny just said.“I like her, too,” Trisha shrugged her shoulders as she giggled after making sure Claudette wasn’t back just yet. She played along with Denny’s joke not to let the lady Murphy know they liked her so much.“Kidding aside, she is awesome,” Denny cleared his throat before he made known to Trisha his honest opinion about the lady taking care of the patient.He also heard from the doctor and nurses he was able to speak with that Claudette is doing her duties more than a mere
“Thank you so much, Mrs. Murphy!” Trisha’s voice was shaky as she looked up from the other side of the bed, embracing her mom cautiously.Trisha felt emotional. She was glad even to only hear that her mom would regain her consciousness. She’s been in the hospital bed for almost seven months now. She might have seen the person driving the car when she was hit, but as she was still in a coma, they could not ask her. Trisha and her brother Yohan are still hoping to find the justice they deserve. The police seemed to have no more lead to continue the investigation, and since the Silver siblings did not have anyone influential to ask for assistance, they would have to rely on whatever they heard from their mom’s recollections.It would be tough to hold on to such possibilities, but they believe their mom is fighting within her to survive her situation. And one victory may lead to another if she could point out who caused her so much pain and stole so much of her time to stay healthy and pro
Soon they arrived at the ward where the name Elaine Silver was written on the chart by the foot end of the patient’s bed. A woman was reading a book seated next to the patient. She was reading the book aloud like a mother reading a bedtime story to a kid. She was too focused on her book as she read with enthusiasm and emotion according to the content of the story that she did not notice the two, Trisha and Denny, walking next to the patient’s bed.Denny and Trisha looked at each other with amused smiles on their faces. Denny gave Trisha a sign not to make a sound using his finger placed above his mouth. Trisha nodded her head as she agreed not to make a sound. She was beyond glad and satisfied that the lady Murphy was indeed attending to her mom’s welfare with so much dedication and sincerity. She was also happy that the man beside her seemed to have the same thoughts about letting the lady reading a book continue until she realized their presence. And so she continued to read:“A fath
Trisha smiled happily. Denny saw her serene smile in his peripheral vision, and he felt good. His idea was turning out to be successful. That was what he was hoping for, to make his “honey” smile, not the polite one that her face had seemed to be painted with the whole day, but the pure natural smile she would usually wear on her face when she is genuinely happy.Soon they arrived at the hospital. Trisha was worried he would be late with his appointment.“Honey, I can walk my way into the hospital. You don’t have to send me in,” Trisha cautiously suggested. “You might be late.”Denny chuckled.“It’s okay. You wait for me by the entrance. I will be right back after I park the car.”Trisha had no choice but to do as he ordered. She consoled herself that he should know what he was doing. He wouldn’t insist if he did not have enough time, right?“Okay, I will stand by the entrance door. You can call me if there are any changes,” Trisha raised her purse with her phone and wallet inside it.