Saying I was scared would be an understatement. Nikky , I was almost paralyzed by the sudden panic attack. My heart probably stopped beating briefly before picking up speed as if it had a mission of racing out of my chest. I felt as if my spirit had abandoned my physical body. My joints froze and all I could do was tremble and stare at their figures by the door.

The moment they shoved me inside, my entire body tensed. I never had the finest things in life—I've never been a bread and butter kid—but nothing prepared me for the horror of being locked up in that dark cell . It was a new kind of suffering, one that clawed at my mind and soul. Worse still, I realized the bitter truth: I was truly alone. No one was coming for me.

Growing up in an orphanage has it's perks one of which is my ability to beat down an opponent or wrestle anyone without fear. My skills were sharpened by the uncountable fights I had engaged in over the years. I even have scars to show for the few times I had lost, so Seun never saw me coming.

Without explanation, my leave was canceled. It was my first-ever request since joining the hotel, yet it was denied without reason. I was livid. My plans crumbled before my eyes, but there was no one to fight for me, no justice to be found. I swallowed my anger, wiped my tears, and dragged myself back to work. By the 23rd of December, the managers and their assistants had all conveniently taken time off, with instructions that I must ensure the smooth running of the entire food and beverage section. That meant longer hours because of the peak season, more pressure, and the annoying responsibility of ensuring that the Rich Big Babies (RBBs)—my not-so-secret nickname for the elite customers who were a pain in all the wrong places—were well taken care of. I was irritable, overworked, and barely holding my temper together when the worst of them all strolled in — Seun. I had a special kind of contempt reserved for him. While I secretly resented most of the bourgeoisie, my disgust for Seun w...

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