SIX

Kamilla Lopez

As the car went through traffic, I wondered what had happened minutes ago. Nick Ross, from what I hear, owns a lot of companies, apart from casinos he owns and hotels named after him. I couldn’t believe I slept on your property. I do not remember very well the night before, the memories are still distorted, but thank God nothing happened. I’m frustrated, and sorry for going to that club with Bianca, she promised me to stay by my side, should know that I would not be able to fulfill something so simple, I was foolish to let her persuade me and get me out of where I was protected.

Nightclub is not for me, it is an environment that I do not see myself in it, although Mr Ross said those words not to go out at night as orders, I face as advice, he who saved me and in the circumstances I was taking me to his home, he made a genuine act, I hope this Denver guy’s in jail by then.

— We arrived, miss. — the driver warned.

I left my thoughts and looked at the car window, was in front of my house, do not remember saying the address, but quickly got out of the vehicle and thanked the driver. After the vehicle moved away I climbed the stairs and opened the door, as soon as I entered owner Carolina who was on the couch averted her eyes from the television and stared at me.

— Girl where she was? — she asked, getting up from the couch.

— I left last night.

I’ve decided to hide what actually happened, and I don’t want to let you worry or bring it up. When she heard my words her eyes shone, her mouth was open showing she was shocked by what she said.

— The lady is b...

— Stay there, don’t move a muscle!

Frightened by her unexpected attitude I stayed where I was, suddenly she comes up with a camera in hand and pointed at me.

— Your first night out girl, say X!

I pouted and let her take the picture, I was not in the mood but would not spoil her temporary happiness. Dona Carolina always encouraged me to be like other young people my age, go out to clubs, drink, have sex, but I do not fit in this kind of life, I like the way I am, I do not see myself in clubs drunk as the night before, that was a lesson for me, one I dare not repeat.

— When did you arrive? — I asked.

— A few minutes ago, I thought I’d find you sleeping as usual, but I was wrong. — Smiled maliciously.

Dona Carolina walked to the refrigerator and put the photo in front of the door, I was embarrassed to arrive in the state I am, disheveled, without panties and shoes in my hands.

— I’m sorry to arrive this way.

— Do not have to apologize, do not be silly girl. — she approaches me and takes in my hands. — If I was your age, I’d go out every night and come home with a different man.

— But you’re still very young, you can do that.

— I’m not as young as I look.

Dona Carolina always tells me these words, she wanted to have followed them, but left to be dominated by grief after her husband died.

— How was the cruise? — I asked, changing the subject.

— My friend and I gave up the cruise, went to a hotel and from there we booked to go to a nightclub, I have even an appointment.

We talked for several minutes until going to the room and take a shower, Carolina was an angel, I feel lucky to have her now in my life. After the bath I put Bianca’s dress to wash, put on comfortable clothes and spent the rest of the day sleeping.

The next morning, the first rays of sunlight illuminated my face, if it started another week. I get up from bed, still sleepy, and go to the bathroom, do my hygiene and take a shower. As I reminded him of that man, Nick Ross, something about him caught my attention, besides his intriguing beauty and full of mystery, he frightens me and at the same time makes me curious. I promised your son I’d see him again, but something tells me I shouldn’t do it, he’s just a kid and won’t remember me, I guess.

After the bath I put on my work uniform and left the room, the smell of coffee came down soon invaded my nose, I approached the kitchen and quickly stopped to face Bianca sitting in a chair talking to Carolina.

— Good morning, Kami. — she greets me as soon as she sees me.

— Hi girl, sit here, I’ll serve you. — Dona Carolina pointed to an empty chair.

As we all ate together in a deafening silence, Bianca made noise with her throat and said:

— Kami, me.

— We’ll talk later. — I cut it while I finished eating.

Dona Carolina realized that something was wrong, but decided to keep quiet, she knew that at some point she would tell. After we finished breakfast we said goodbye and went down the stairs, next to his car, stopped brutally and extended the bag where his heels and dress were.

— What.

— What happened to you? — I asked, frustrated.

— Kami, please get in the car, we’ll talk about it later, okay?

— No, let’s talk now! No, we actually have nothing to talk about.

— Please.

— You left me alone in the club, while I was accompanied by an abuser, who got me drunk and tried to rape me!

She looks at me amazed without being able to believe what I just said, her mouth opened and closed without being able to say anything.

— That just didn’t happen because a very kind— hearted man helped me.

— Kami, me.

— You knew it was my first time in a nightclub, I never drank, at least I knew drinks could be sweet, you promised to be by my side.

— I’m sorry baby boo, I never wanted that to happen, I’m sorry about that.

— Do not feel!