IN LOVE WITH A S£X WORKER
EPISODE 1
Written by Rukevwe Merry
Maya grew up in a poor household with a single mother who worked multiple jobs to make ends meet. Despite her mother’s best efforts, they often went hungry and struggled to pay rent. Maya remembered the countless nights she went to bed with an empty stomach, the sound of her mother’s tears echoing through the thin walls of their small apartment.
As she entered her teenage years, Maya’s mother fell ill and was unable to work. Maya dropped out of school to care for her and make ends meet. She took on multiple jobs, but they didn’t pay enough to cover medical bills and living expenses. The weight of responsibility settled heavily on her shoulders, and Maya felt like she was drowning in a sea of despair.
One day, a friend introduced Maya to a pimp who promised her a way to earn quick money. Desperate to support her mother, Maya reluctantly agreed to work as a s£x worker. She rationalized it as a temporary solution, but it soon became a vicious cycle.
As Maya’s mother’s health declined, Maya felt trapped and responsible for her care. She continued working the streets to pay for medical treatment, but her mother eventually passed away. With no education, skills, or support system, Maya felt she had no other options but to continue working as a s£x worker.
She built walls around herself, suppressing emotions and connections to cope with the trauma and shame. Now, at 22, Maya had been working the streets for six years. She’d learned to rely only on herself and trust no one, but deep down, she longed for a way out and a chance to start anew.
That’s when she saw him – Dave, a tall, well-dressed man with a confident air about him. He pulled up in a sleek car and beckoned her over, his eyes lingering on her body with a possessive gleam. Maya hesitated, her instincts screaming at her to run, but the promise of easy money won out. She got in the car, and they drove to a nearby hotel in silence.
As they arrived at the hotel, Dave handed Maya a thick wad of cash and ordered her to undress. Maya asked for a minute to freshen up, but Dave refused, his eyes gleaming with impatience. He took a step closer to Maya, his breath smelling of alcohol. “Let’s get this over with,” he sneered, his voice dripping with contempt. Maya wrinkled her nose in distaste. “Your mouth smells,” she said, trying to push him away.
Dave’s face twisted in rage. “How dare you?” he spat, his voice rising. “You’re just a cheap w***e. You’re the one who smells, with your useless body, only good for making money. Come on, let’s do what I brought you here for.” Maya’s eyes flashed with anger, but she bit back her retort, fearing he might hurt her.
When he reached out to touch her, she knew she had to act. “Stop,” she said firmly, trying to sound braver than she felt. “I’m not doing this again.” Dave’s face twisted in rage again. “You’ll do what I say, or you’ll regret it,” he snarled. “You owe me for the car ride.” Maya shook her head, trying to break free from his grasp. “I’m not paying you. I’m out of here.”
As she turned to leave, Dave grabbed her arm, his fingers digging deep into her skin. Maya kicked him hard, trying to shake him off, and ran out of the room, out of the hotel, without looking back. She could hear Dave chasing after her, his footsteps echoing down the hallway.
But as she ran across the road, a car hit her with a sickening thud, sending her flying onto the hood. Maya’s world went dark.
The driver, Alex, ran out of the car and picked Maya up, cradling her in his arms. He rushed her to the hospital, his heart racing with worry. Dave ran out of the hotel, looking around frantically, but he couldn’t find Maya anywhere. He assumed she had already run away.
When Maya woke up, she was in a hospital bed, surrounded by beeping machines and sterile white walls. A gentle face hovered over her, smiling. “Welcome back,” he said, his voice soft and soothing. “I’m Alex, the one who hit you with my car. I’m so sorry.”
Maya’s eyes narrowed, trying to remember what had happened.
THE STORY CONTINUES.
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