I stood in front of the mistress’ door and knocked twice. “Come in.” I heard her. I entered and closed the door as I looked at her inhale a cigarette. I can’t count how many times she has told us she’s going to quit smoking. “Sierra, why do you work here?” She asked before I got the chance to greet her. “Um, to make money?” I said and she lifted an eyebrow. “Sit down,” she said as she pressed the cigarette on the ashtray. The scent was honestly bugging me and irritating my sensitive nose. “Do you feel bothered by the smell?” she asked and walked over to open the window. “So, do you like the job itself?” I didn’t know why she was asking me this and what answers she expected. Am I supposed to say “Yes, I enjoy having men touch me inappropriately day in and day out?” So I gave an honest answer. “No, I don’t.” Her back was facing me. She was illuminated by the moon. Her blonde hair fell to her back as she leaned on the table. “Good. I kept wondering why you’re the only employee who does

“There is nothing worse than feeling betrayed or embarrassed, right? No, the worst thing is having a personal stalker who is open about stalking you.I am Sierra Blair, an average person who leaves in Charleston. My stalker is Xavier…something, I dunno his second name.I live with Aaron for now and I have a few days left till I move out and return to my apartment. Home sweet home, oh how I miss you but there is one problem. My stalker knows where I live, I think he found it online or something, he’s weird but in some way, I don’t feel really concerned that he stalks me, ya know.It’s more like…I can’t describe it but it's comfortable because I have a feeling he can't hurt me considering he’s always trying to convince me to fall in love with him. Oh, that guy, what does he want from me?Oh yeah, he wants to love. The number of times he made me ticked off is like thrice or four times. The time he sat at our table at the ice cream place, the time he kept coming to my workplace, the time

We were now on a freeway and I felt the weight of the journey starting to hit me. I wanted to sleep, I wanted to sleep so badly but it would be rude of me to sleep while he was driving. Yes people, I also care about manners. No matter how weird he is, there are some borders I can’t cross. My eyelids were getting very heavy and I was trying as hard as could to keep them open. “You can sleep, you’re probably tired by now. I’m pretty sure you had work yesterday night and you had to wake up early to get ready today so you can sleep.” He said still looking ahead at the road. “No, I’ll stay up.” I said and he chuckled. “you really hate giving in, don’t you?” he said and glanced at me. I didn’t expect that at all. Why did it send shivers down my spine and make my heart flutter? “You know Sierra, I didn’t want to say this in fear of getting you embarrassed but I can very much hear your heartbeat.” He said and my cheeks turned red. “Shit!” that wasn’t meant to be said out loud but I said it

“I’ll go with you if you’re okay with it.” I said and she looked at me before I saw her think hard. “Wait, why do I have to go to a spa in the first place?” she asked seriously. “Well, for leisure of course. I would also like to see you relax and have the time of your life.” I said with a calm smile.“Well, don’t they separate men and ladies?” she asked curiously. “Depends,” I said with a shrug. “On what?” she asked looking skeptical. “What did you sign up for,” I responded and she nodded. “Ok, I’ll go as long as you come with me,” she said relaxing her shoulders. I smiled as my eyes hinted at naughtiness. “HEY, DON’T GET THE WRONG IDEA, IT’S ONLY BECAUSE I’VE NEVER BEEN THERE,” she said shakily as I laughed at her reaction.“Ok, boo, get ready, we’re leaving in about an hour. I got you a nice warm dress and jacket in your closet area.” I said as I waddled away to go get dressed as well. “Wait, what?” by the time she had another question I was already around the corner to our room a

“DON’T LET GO XAVIER, PLEASE!” I said as I stood in a panic looking at the slope in front of me. The white snow looked so fluffy but for some reason dag claws of fear into my spine. “Don’t worry, I got you, love,” he said soothingly and I took deep breaths. I was desperately trying to look at the slopes as anything other than the flaming pits of hell “I’ll fall, I’m going to fall Xavier.” I said in a small voice trying to compress the fear that was making my heart jump in my chest.” No, this is a gentle slope for beginners. I won’t let you fall.” he said calmly and I gripped my skiing poles to my sides. “Ok,” I said as I shut my eyes tightly hoping to wake up in a different reality. Xavier's hands were on my waist holding me securely. This morning Xavier said we were going skiing but I have no idea how to do so which brings us to this situation. This damn situation has me acting like I’m about to sacrifice myself for orphans. “Ok, I’m going to let you go, remember balance and focus