CHAPTER 2: AUCTION NIGHT

She decided to leave their company because of the shame she felt. She went to Yassh. She met her in college. Yassh is a good friend of hers and a noble person, even if her current job is not good.

 

She found out that she worked as a hostess at an auction night when she and Melvon were invited to an event, and there was currently an auction going on. Since then, they have become good friends. She wanted to help her then, but she didn't want to leave the usual job for reasons of her own.

 

"Are you sure about this, Melody?" Yassh asked worriedly. "This is not an easy job, and I know you know that."

 

“I can't think of any other way. The money I need is no joke, and I know you also know where I can get such a large amount.”

 

Yassh sighed. "If you are really determined, you can fill out this form for your information." Yassh handed her a paper. "You know this auction is super strict, and Madam Eve doesn't want sloppy staff. That's why I talked to Madam Eve, to give you a chance tonight."

 

Melody nodded. "Thank you, Yassh. This is so much help to me, to save my father."

 

She is nervous and afraid, but she is ready to sacrifice for her father. This is her fault; that's why she should do something before they do something bad to her dad while he's in jail. They are the only two together in life after her mommy disappeared like a bubble; he will not let her dad disappear as well.

 

When Yassh took her to an exclusive hotel, the staff immediately attended to her. She is currently being groomed by a makeup artist. She received various comments; some were amazed at her beauty, but her heart was doubly nervous.

 

She was just praying that nothing bad would happen to her father tonight.

 

"You are the big star tonight, Sophia. Don't forget to smile, and I want you to attract them, so the money will come in big. Is that clear?” Madam Eve asked.

 

Melody nodded and looked in the mirror again. She changed her name. Tonight, she is Sophia Gray and not Melody Smith.

 

“Oh, let's start! The first line to the second line up is ready!” shouted Madam Eve. "Yassh, you are still in the star section, together with Sophia!"

 

"Yes, ma'am!" Yassh shouted and came to her. She was wearing black lingerie. “You're beautiful, Melody! You are beautiful! You deserved to be a big star tonight!”

 

She looked at herself in the mirror, and her friend was also looking at her. It's the first time she's been dressed up like this, and it's also the first time she's worn her delicate body almost showing. It's good that it still has a light cover for now, but later she said she would have to remove it.

 

Yassh held her shoulder. "Why? Can you really do it? You can still step back; I can still talk to Madam Eve, even if she is angry at me. It's okay."

 

She knew her hand was getting cold because of the nervousness. She shook her head at her friend and tightened her grip on her hand.

 

“I—I can, Yassh. I can. I need money, so Daddy can be free. I won't let them hurt him." Although she yearned for another sob, she refrained from subjecting the makeup artist to the agony of reapplying her makeup.

 

"Why is there so much evil in the world? Silly! Be brave, and don't be nervous. We will not do this as a joke, especially to you since it's your first time here. Additionally, I assure you that there is a solitary individual who consistently chauffeurs me out. I won't have any trouble, and he only wants a massage. But not everyone just wants a massage, so get ready."

 

"Yes, I understand what I got myself into. "I already have experience with sex." She lied while bowing.

 

She didn't tell Yassh the truth because she might have second thoughts about letting her into the auction tonight. She needs fifty million for her father's sake! And she needed that for one night only.

 

The first and second batches have been completed. It was time for her and Yassh; that's why she put on her mask. This is one of the props suggested by Madam Eve to create suspense and attract the big businessmen, and some politicians are here too.

 

The auction ended quickly, with her batchmates up to Yassh. Sharina was sold for $30 million. He was even more surprised when Sharina suddenly raised her middle finger to the man who bought her. They look like they know each other.

 

"Alright! Here we go to our long-awaited hot star of the night!” shouted the Emcee.

 

The nervousness I feel has doubled. Despite the fact that my entire body is nearly chilled, I must complete this assignment tonight in order to secure my father's release from jail the following day. I stood up, and the emcee reached out for my hand and spun me around.

 

"What a gorgeous and hot lady right here beside me! Sheesh!”

 

“Wooooh!”

 

“She's damn hot!”

 

"I want her!"

 

"I'll make sure I have you tonight!"

 

The crowd screamed and applauded. At the bottom of the stage, she could clearly see the men, who seemed to be salivating over her body. Not to brag, but she is tall, white, slender, and blessed with healthy breasts.

 

“What's your name, gorgeous?” asked the emcee.

 

“S—Sophia.”

 

She composed herself because she noticed the enlarged eyes of the emcee. She dared to remove her mask and face the audience.

 

"My name is Sophia; I am twenty-two years old, and I am a virgin!" She said it with a smile while holding the microphone and removing the light cover she was wearing.

 

Her almost naked body was exposed to the men. She could almost feel the coldness around her. Again, the crowd cheered, and this time there were louder cheers and shouts. She needs to do that to attract even more people to buy her.

 

"So, we have a virgin here! Let's—”

 

"One million!" shouted a man.

 

"Two million!" shouted another while also holding up its sign.

 

"Ten million!" shouted another.

 

They immediately got into trouble, and even the emcee was panicking. She didn't know this would happen. They almost grabbed her. She could clearly see in the man's eyes almost eagerness; their eyes were glaring, and it seemed like an animal ready to devour their food.

 

“Sixty million!” Almost everyone was silent and looked at the person who yelled.

 

It caught her attention immediately because of the amount of money he mentioned. It exceeded the exact amount of money she needed. But she immediately swallowed when she looked at the man who said the price was so high. Although nervous, she nodded to the emcee.

 

“Sixty million! Going once, twice?” She heard the emcee's hand banging. "She's now yours, Mr. Buenavista! Congratulations!” Along with the applause of the people, it almost seemed as if her heart was coming out because of fear and nervousness.