ANOTHER KIND OF DIAMOND (27 page)

And where is she now? Carissa asked in anger.

I don’t know! May be somewhere in the store, Betty continued.

Carissa left without more words to Betty and went looking for Stacy. Eventually she found her at the storage busy loading up some stuff, rushed in and stood in her face. Stacy I’ve been looking for you! She said.

Why are you looking for me? Stacy asked.

You know what you’ve been doing behind my back, don’t you?

What are you talking about, Carissa?

Don’t you go pretending in my face like you don’t know what is going on, okay? ‘Cause I’m ready to leave this job right now but I don’t know about you bitch! I don’t even mind whipping your ass real good and going to jail right now ‘cause you are nothing but a piece of shit yet you have the mouth to talk about somebody. And she went on and on until a serious altercation developed which never stopped without the intervention of the store manager. Eventually each girl was suspended for two weeks.

Carissa didn’t even care about what the manager just told her but took all her stuff and went home but not before she made up her mind she was not coming back. She loved to watch the movie Resident Evil because it reminds her of what a girl can do if she dares and today she slipped it in the video and watched while she waited for her two roommates to show up. Later that afternoon, she had the two girls chattering away in the living room like canneries about their exploits as always so she left her room immediately to join them.

There is something I wanna talk to you both about? Carissa said to the girls who immediately gave the required attention since they wooed her like a bride and truly wants her to be part of the team. Sure! Cindy, the most domineering of the three responded.

I’m thinking I might want to come with you girls to the club Carissa said.

For real! Cindy exclaimed. The two girls were overly excited and expressing it as Carissa continued. Cindy finally found the exact words to match her feeling. Way to go Carissa! What made you change your mind? She asked mindfully.

No! Let’s leave that bit out, girls?

Ok! Ok! Whatever you feel comfortable with. When do you start? Cindy asked in enthusiasm.

Today! Right now if possible!

The girls were a little surprised by this sudden twist but they understood it and urged Carissa on. Have you talked to Tasha? Rita asked.

I’ll call her but I wanted to talk to you girls first. Tell me something, what does it take to join and what exactly is it like out there ‘cause you girls know I’ve never done this before. Carissa, who is not really convinced that she was doing the right thing wanted to know .

Do you have a health insurance? Cindy asked.

No! I don’t have one.

It’s ok! I know how you’ll get one. Listen! Carissa, life is what you make of it, okay? Cindy continued. I understand you are skeptical but there is nothing extraordinary or abnormal we do at the club so anyone can do it! Number one rule, realize this is like any other job, so you don’t go there thinking you are out to have fun, no. Once you realize this, every other thing will come easy.

Carissa thought over what Cindy just said a short while before responding. I understand! I’m going there because I need to earn me some money not because I wanna have fun!

Yeah! That’s the right mind set! Cindy continued like the pro she is. Another thing, our customers are all kinds but do your best to be nice to everyone. You know, show some pretentious affection but keep your real feelings to yourself.

I know! But the STDs! Those are real issues. Carissa continued. I guess that’s the main problem about this job, ha? Someone might give you some disease, right? I believe that happens so often with girls of the light and there are so many kinds flying around these days. Since humans started doing all kinds of wired stuff with cats and dogs, all sorts of STDs began flying around our planet and that kind of bothers me.

Do you know that even with your boyfriend or your husband you can still get these things? Cindy pressed on. You don’t know what the other person is doing behind your back, so you can only vouch for yourself. She emphasized.

But you get it more in this kind of trade, don’t you think so? That really scares the shit out of me, especially the big one.

Which one is that? Rita responded.

AIDS! Once you get that, that’s it! Prepare your will ‘cause you know your days are numbered and that could be very sad.

Carissa, that’s what condom is for, Cindy continued to showcase her professional prowess.

But I hear even that don’t work so good, Carissa pressed on. Someone may not use it right you know!.

Baby you need to be as wise as a serpent in this business. Carry your own Condom. Cindy continued with her instructions. Buy the best stuff out there ‘cause you are doing it for
yourself and you watch and make sure the guys use it right. After all ‘it’s not only for AIDS you need it! You don’t wanna get pregnant working the Brothel, do you?

I know! I know! Carissa agreed.

And then you’ve got to see your doctor often to make sure you are ok. Open your eyes to everything and see everything. Never get carried away by anything or someone will pull a big surprise before you know it. Girl, it is your life. One life only, Carissa and don’t let them bit you to it. One more thing, there is something some girls do and they call it ‘Extra’ Do not go for it! Rita lent her voice.

And what does the ‘Extra’ stuff mean? Carissa asked.

You know, Some guys talk to you into doing stuff outside the job and some girls who don’t really know what is going on, hook up with wired guys and all kinds of junks out there and at the end, they use the girls and do whatever else they want with them. Sometimes girls get killed over such simple things as payment matters or drug issues. Many girls spend their retirement in sick beds. You know, the world is full of wired things, so watch out. Be careful! The life of a girl, especially the call girl is tricky so handle it with care. Take it for what it is, a job! And again no matter what you feel for a customer, keep it to yourself. I mean kill the emotional part of you while on duty so you won’t be saying I’m in love and stuff like that. I know it’s a hard thing to do but with time you’ll learn. Cindy continued.

Girls this is gonna be hard, I’m won’t lie to you. I don’t even have the right cloths for the club, understand? Look at my hair; I don’t even think it is good for anything. I’ll need to do my nails and stuff but I don’t have the money for all these, yet I wanna give the job a try, Carissa continued.

Listen! Everything will be taken care of, okay? We can take you to Dante right away for your hair and nails..

Can I afford Dante? Carissa asked.

Listen to this! We fix you and you pay up when you start making money. How about that? Rita suggested.

Like how much do you think the whole thing will cost me? Carissa continued.

The hair piece cost 400 bucks that is if you want the real thing like original Indian hair! Dante doesn’t charge too much so he could pick up 80 bucks from you. Cindy said

Are you kidding me? We are talking 480 bucks just for my hair? Carissa reacted.

Yeah! How do you think cities turn around baby? It is because of things like this, understand? Money has to go round. Circulate it baby! Cindy said in a jovial manner.

I know! Still the pay is just too much. It’s even more than what I used to earn in one week, so you see what I’m talking about? It costs way too much to keep up with this kind of shit. I’m already seeing that most of the money I’ll be making will end up in Dante’s and his likes account because you can’t do this thing without constant change in style. Hair, nails, buys clothes, lingerer and others. And you better get the best stuff out there if you wanna compete real good.

But you get the money back fast too, Rita cut in again. Believe me; you get it back ten times as you spend it. Babe, if you handle business right, you make it as fast as lightening, she said with a snap of her fingers.

Sounds to me like the easy comes easy goes thing, Carissa continued. I’ll still find it hard spending all that money on myself, understand? Is not what I’m used to?

Stop protesting Carissa. We all went the same route, don’t forget. Anyways may be you need talk to Tasha some more, Cindy said.

I’ll talk to Tasha but I don’t see how that will change anything ‘cause I already made up my mind.

So we go to the salon now, ha? Cindy responded with a hint of triumph.

Yeah! We could go after I call Tasha.

Tasha was even the happiest of the three about Carissa’s change of mind and as they began talking, not so much had to be said other than Tasha making arrangement on how the evening will proceed. Carissa will arrive at the club in company of the other girls and Tasha will be waiting to show her the way into the life of a professional whore.

With the help of the girls, Carissa got her hair fixed before going for a manicure and pedicure. The effect was so good that even Carissa hardly believed she could look so beautiful.

Later that day, the preparation for the club began. Cindy took it upon herself to help with makeups and the result also turned out as good as any professional work could be.

Come with me to choose what you’ll wear to night, Cindy said and took Carissa to a closet. You’re a little taller than me so my gowns will turn out real short and hot on your beautiful long legs. But listen to this, the secret is not about the cloths but in your lingerie and how you blend colors, you know, your combination of cloths and accessories and how everything measure. I’ll show you some Victorian secret tonight babe, so open your eyes, watch and say no if you don’t want something, ok? I’ve got some real hot paints you can choose from and I’m sure you’ll look fabulous in any of them. I like red a lot myself. It is the hottest color for the show. Every girl I know loves it red! Black and white is basic to me ‘cause both easily blend with others so I see them as equal in some ways. Is just that white shout out loud and very catchy and Black could be dimmed but makes very wonderful fashion sense for the daring. Anyways I like it red or yellow with black accessories and my green and sometimes yellow always go with white. The way you combine these things make you different and the unique babe you turn out.

I know! I have very good fashion sense myself. Carissa added.

So what color do you choose tonight and remember is your first time out, Cindy continued.

I’m gonna go for red ‘cause I like that on black accessories.

Smart girl! Ok! You pick out whichever stuff you want and we take it from there, okay? Cindy added.

There were really too many hot choices in call girls stuff that filled Cindy’s wardrobe that Carissa took quite some time to make up her mind and the moment she picked her choices Cindy took over the rest. After a lot of rubbing, brushing and paintings done with so much craft and dexterity Cindy said, Babe, go take a look at you on the mirror.

No! Carissa exclaimed in demeanor of surprise. I’m in shock! Seriously! This can’t be me! How come I don’t see the Carissa I’ve always been in this mirror? So you guys do all this? Know what?

What?

Girls, you are all in trouble to night ‘cause I’ll be getting all the boys. Everyone laughed at that.

Later, at about 6pm, the girls arrived at the club. Tasha was waiting outside and they all hooked up and begin charting as always.

Carissa, you’ve got to wait for us in the car, Cindy said. Tasha will go talk to Danny and we come get you later. ?

Don’t forget I’m not a minor anymore but a grown super girl, don’t forget that! Carissa responded. They all laughed before the girls disappeared into the club. After what seemed to Carissa like ages, Rita came for her and both walked into the club.

Carissa! Meet Danny! Tasha introduced before turning to Danny. This is the girl I’ve been talking to you about. What do you think? Isn’t she cute?

Cute! Real cute!

I’m glad you like her.

Carissa was looking at the picture of a typical pimp in every word right in her face. The whole place seemed strange and awkward but she also knows that in a matter of time everything will become very familiar.

I’ll surely get you signed in tonight? Danny promised

I take my leave then and see you later Carissa, Tasha said and left. Carissa followed Danny into an office.

Do you have an Id? Danny began.

Sure!

I heard you don’t have a health insurance, right? He continued.

Yeah!

That’s a no here. but I’m gonna work out something for you. I’ll get you started and by tomorrow your insurance papers will be ready. As soon as you start making some money, you start paying up, okay?

The whole money is already gone before I even made a cent? Carissa reacted with a hint of humor.

Don’t worry! I’m sure you’ll be ok just like all the other girls. You do have a physical though? Danny asked.

Yeah! They require that everywhere you go. I don’t know why.

You don’t know why? Danny responded. Babe you got to be kidding me. You need to be fit to function, that’s why. Let me get whatever you’ve got for this night. Normally most of our physicals are done by the Doctors we approve but because of Tasha I’m gonna get you working with this but tomorrow I’ll have to send you to have it done.