"Secretive,discreet,
paradoxical,elusive."
-François Lévy-Kuentz

Taehyung

I stepped out the vehicle retrieving my black blazer from the rear and pulling it on my body. She sat still in the passengers seat. Her white babydoll dress came mid-thigh as she stared out the window in a daze.

"Doll." I spoke, but she did not respond,she continued to stare.

I walked to the passengers door and opened it lending a hand to help her out.

"No thank you." she declined,which made my blood rage.When I'm the kindest to her she gives me the most dreadful time.

She stood in her white heels as she brushed down the wrinkles in her dress moving her brunette hair from her face.

She was beautiful ; my dearest.

"I have a very important business meeting with a partner of mine, I was told it was urgent so I bought you—my premier doll to accompany me." I spoke as we walked to the grand entrance of the building,men and women lining up at the door.

"Am I just a trophy to you!?" She screamed. Thankfully not causing much attention from the crowd outside.

I turned to her grabbing the back of her neck."Did you forget about the punishment you're already in for? Act out here and it will increase immensely." I whispered as her eyes grew wide when I pushed her away. Rubbing the back of her neck she frowned in discomfort. I smiled casually rotating my watch.

"Name?" A man spoke, he stood in front of the door with a stack of papers in his hand in a black suit..

"Taehyung, Kim." I responded. He looked through the papers for my identification.

"He's waiting for you. Up the stairs to your right." He directed as Adul and I walked in.

I remembered this place like it was yesterday. The smokey aroma, flashing lights, and booming music. The gorgeous women who used their bodies and talents to make money for the owners.The setting of my first erotic experience.

Adul finally took a hold of my hand bringing chills to my body. Her grip was strong as she searched her surroundings with large eyes. "Taehyung is this ... a strip club?" She questioned.

I nodded slightly as I proceeded to walk up the stairs following the mans directions. The dingy pitch black staircase making small creaking sounds as we both reached the top.

"Taehyung!" a voice roared I turned to see him with a wide small, dimples imprinting both his cheeks."It's been so long , it's important that you made it" he embraced me into a tight hug.

"I appreciate being able to meet up with you Namjoon." I smiled.

"And who is this?" He asked his eyes darting towards Adul's figure causing the smile to wipe off my face.

"This... is my doll—Adul." I responded as I watched her fiddle with her fingers.

"You truly found a gift haven't you?" He smiled as I nodded in content. "Since this is primarily business, is it okay if your doll was to wait in the red room? The Diamond's come in there time to time to cool off." He suggested.

"Excuse me... what's a Diamond?" She asked making me chuckle.

"Those are the prostitutes baby... they're not like dolls but I suppose you can befriend them for a moment?" I turned to Namjoon to laugh as he portrayed a unamused expression.

"Sure..." she complied, as he led her to the room adjacent to his office.

"Help yourself... to any beverage," he offered then proceeded to close the door.

"Now Taehyung," he spoke "w-would you like anything a b-beer maybe some brandy?" He suggested, his face red as we walked into his office space.

I stared at the erotic photos of him and naked women cascaded along the walls. It gave him a Hefner approach.

"I'd actually prefer to start this business meeting Namjoon." I laughed pulling out the leather cushioned seat.

"Yes...Yes of course ha!" He spoke awkwardly he sat across from me with his hands intertwined. He looked towards them in focus. "Can I just say that I am so proud of who you become... and your growth from the seventeen year old you were."

"Well, you got me on my feet, you trained me you know that."

"That I did... that is true and that's why this is so hard for me to do."

I furrowed my eyebrows at his comment as his cheeks began to fluster.

"What is it Namjoon?"

"...Taehyung I'm going to need to pull out of our business deal."

"What the fuck do you mean...we've been in this deal for over two years!"

"It's just...escorting is becoming less desired ... when prostitution is much cheaper and you've lost a large percentage of wealth it isn't in my best interest to continue business with you."

I grew angry, this man sat here in front of me only to lie to my face.Telling me that my business is failing due to some diseased sluts? I grabbed him by the collar on his shirt pulling him over the desk between us.

"Namjoon you fucking owe me... you took so much away from me you will not resort to this bullshit!"

"Look at your reviews Taehyung! some of the girls have lost interest...The favorite dolls withdraw from business. You should find people that actually desire to please this is why your business is declining."

I rolled my eyes at his statement. Of course my dolls desire to fucking please. I provide them with luxury so they can do their jobs with pride. He gives his prostitutes nothing!

"You'll regret this day Namjoon I promise you will."

Adul

I sat in the adjacent room hearing muffled screams through the thick walls. I was anxious ,my body sat upright on the black cashmere sofa as soap operas played softly in the background.

Many bags were around the premises possibly belonging to the strippers. Finding a phone would be my only way of getting out of here. I went to the closest bag near me as I roamed through the pockets for a cellphone.

Please Please Please

Only finding miscellaneous items I went to the next bag.A navy blue purse,desiring to find a phone when the sound of the door slamming open brought fear within me.

"It's... not what it looks like!" I said my eyes fearful staring at his figure.

He glanced towards me "I... just need to get my bags to go." His hands raised in defense as he eyed me in my position—sitting on my knees roaming through a strangers bag.

He ran his hands through his short glossy black hair as his brown eyes glanced at me. He wore a simple black shirt and ripped blue jeans.

"Do you work here?" I asked as he nodded while closing the door.

"I'm a bartender... are you a dancer?" He questioned.

My smile grew wide "yes ballet actually," I noticed his expression change to a smug look as his eyebrows furrowed and I finally understood what he meant by 'dancer'.

"Oh you meant...no I'm not one of them no not a stripper I—" sighing I gathered my thoughts "listen I really need your help." I asked flustered.

He walked across the room to retrieve his bags while keeping eye contact cueing me to continue.

"I need a ride to somewhere safe and a phone to call my parents please?" I questioned my eyes brimming with tears as he was my only hope.

"Of course... I'm going home right now follow me." he directed.

"Thank you ... my names Adul." I smiled getting up and brushing down my white dress.

"I'm Jungkook, Jeon Jungkook."

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