MASTER (Filipino)

FALLON'S POV

I swallowed my saliva smelling the food brought by my classmates. I close my eyes and bow. I will just swallow the hunger. And think of all the foods I want to taste. It was a bad idea.

My stomach grumbles loudly. The women immediately looked at me. Suddenly I was embarrassed. "You like?" said Riza, one of my female classmates.

I shook. "I'll just buy it," I stood up and grabbed my bag. Even though I didn't have money, I didn't want to accept the food they offered. Not because of my pride.

I walked out of the room then I heard their muffle laugh. That is why I don't accept their donations. They will only pity you and ridicule you.

I left school, my class was still at 3 o'clock. It's 12 pm yet. I also have nowhere to go, I have nothing to do at school but to listen to the rumors that are spreading. It doesn't matter, it's only 4 months and I graduated.

I'm at my last year of my senior high school. 18 naako. My mom and dad were in the province with my siblings. They want me to stop my schooling so I can be a help to them. I don't want that. I want to get out of trouble. So that's why I ran away from home. I have a job at a cafe as a waiter. The fee is okay. Just right. I eat twice or once a day. Boarding house and school fees.

I sat on the bench. I had two students next to me talking. "Hi miss," said a man. The two girls instantly giggled. I looked up. Oh, it was just another cute boy.

"He's really handsome!" whispered the woman next to me.

"Sheeze. Ask for a number!" said the other.

"May I know your name?" said the boy to me. I thought he asked the women with me. Those next to me are thrilled. Meanwhile, I was bored looking at the boy who can't stop smiling. There was just something arrogant this boy has. That's what they ask for, it can be given immediately. I have standards when it comes to crushing men. Not boys.

Sure this guy is cute. Is that what you see lage on the knock that makes you cute. I smiled at him. "Fallon," I said.

"Hi Fallon. I'm Joshua, can I get your number?" he ask handing his phone on me.

I took his phone. "Girls, do you happen to know my number? I forgot," I look at the two girls meaningfully. They immediately took it and typed in their number. "Here," I said and handed the man the phone. The boy bid his goodbyes and walk away. The girl beside me looks like having an epilepsy attack.

"Thank you! I've been crushing on that for a long time! I'm Yeng, this is Liezel." I nodded at them, feeling a bit grateful that I did them a small accidental favor.

"It's ok ..."

"What type are you? And maybe I know someone," Liezel said. I don't do anything either.

"Hmm. Faithful, able to take care of a dozen families and has a principle in life." I laughed but in all honesty, that's really what I wanted.

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"Fallon! Someone is looking for you!" manang Ubeng shouted.

I went down. I wasn't expecting anyone so I was shocked to see my Auntie Beling. "Anti!" I hugged her.

"How young you are! We miss you so much." Anti hugged me. "Fallon, your dad was taken to the hospital. We're running out of money," she cried. I was suddenly nervous. I cried suddenly and scared.

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So, I entered a job. Where sex and money are convenient. Where people are throwing their honor and chastity. A job where you have to offer your body to someone in exchange of fortune. Putting.

I know everyone has their own reasons why they do shits like these. I am no saint. I've seen porn. I know what these place is like. But no, I'm only here as a waitress. If someone offers a large amount, I will settle it. That's also what the owner said.

"Oh. Mr. Lim, I'll introduce you to Lore, star of the night." said Madam Cecilia. The man turned his back. Madam was called by a waitress, "Where's Lore? Why isn't she showing up yet?" Madam whispered disgustedly. "You say 100k+, it's big!" Madam's eyes widened. I went closer to them. Holy shit. 100k+?

I was wearing a very short dress that hugs my body well. I also see my cleavage. My hair is fashionably in messy top bun showing a clear view of my neckline and shoulder.

Almost all of us waitress wore it. But I was exceptional. I know, I'm confident. I'm gorgeous and I know it. The client's payment is said to be 100k+. I have to fucking grab this. I don't care about my virginity, if I have to do this to save my father's life then I'll fucking own this job. I hope the client is also handsome. If it's ugly, I'll do it with my eyes closed. If he's handsome, I'll just enjoy it. Bahala na.

I immediately regretted what I had said. After all, the big client is a fat old man with no hair in the middle of his head. What do I expect? All right, close your eyes on this. Lore came out and was introduced to Mr. Lim. Mr. shook his head. Lim. Aba choosy pa sya ah.

His belly is so big that it almost pops his buttons away. Madam called another star again, this time angel face came out. Mr. thought. Lim, shet. I still have an opponent. 100k+ please. I went to a table close enough to them, I was sure they saw me. I bend seductively pretending to clean the table. I felt their stare. I pretend to be surprised at what they think. When I met the big client's eyes, I offered him a weary smile. I tame my face, but it’s natural. My face is beautifully innocent without a doubt. Men likes it when your innocent. He pointed at me.

"She is. I want her." he taught me. I smile secretly.

He puts me in his car. Mr Lim offered me his coat. He seems nice and chill. If it was just handsome many women would claim insurance. He seems gentle. "Umh Mr. Lim, where are we going?" I ask softly, still having an innocent facade.

"To Big Boss. He's your client," my eyes widened. So isn't he?

"Yes? I thought you were ?!" I was nervous. Just when I was about to get comfortable with him. Is it different? 100k is a big amount, maybe my kidney needs it. "Don't ask too many questions," he said. I can sense a warning in his tone. Fuck.

Even though what I was about to do is immoral I still mumble my prayer. My hand is cold. I was sure I'd do anything to have 100k+. Bahala na. Bahala na. I chanted in my head.

"Don't worry, you'll just make Big Boss happy." He said.

We entered a very large building. The building looks more professional. I just hope that they're not going to sacrifice me to the devil so their business could conquest it's rival. Mr.'s touch almost made me jump. Lim is my waist. He guided me to enter the elevator. He pressed the top number until we got there.

He opened another door. It was a very wide office. There are many scattered papales in the area. A man is standing in front of us watching the view on his glass wall. He turned his back on us. He had a glass that is filled with beverage in his hand. It was dark. But I can tell that he had a broad manly shoulder and he is very tall.

"Karim," Mr. Lim says. Mr. Lim nudges at me. "That's the boss," he whispered. The man in dark turned around. My heart is beating rapidly, I don't know why.

Oxygen left my lungs when I met his brooding eyes. Oh.

Damn.

What a gorgeous man he is.