Amy's POV

I was still waiting patiently for Lucas to finished 'thinking' about my job request. Its been a couple days now and since then I haven't heard anything from him about him planning to offer me a job. I just think that maybe Lucas only told me he'd think about it just to get me off his back that day, but I dont think he's going to offer me a job. I guess that means I'm stuck here at his place and depending on him to provide anything I may need for me.

I also couldn't stop wondering about Nora and Katie. They had been put into a rehabilitation center and I couldn't even go see them. I just kept wondering if they were okay, or when will they be able to get out. How did we all ended up in this situation? Life could be so unfair to some of us sometimes. The one good thing or progress in my life now was the fact that I still had a phone and could still keep in touch with my mom. I don't know what I'd do if I was stuck here and not only not allowed to see her but also had no way to keep in touch with her.

So I was talking with my mom now on the phone and she had break some really surprising yet confusing news to me. It was good news but I just couldn't wrap my head around it.

"Mom, I don't understand what does your doctor mean by the medical expenses had been paid for? Who could have paid for it?" I asked confused.

"Me either. I was just as surprise as you sweetie, when Dr.Nelson told me that I could get the procedure done anytime now whenever I want because the medical expenses for the procedure had been paid for" mom replied over the phone. "I had to asked him if he was sure and he said he was positive and even showed me the bill. I was thinking how is that"

"Did he happened to know who paid it?" I asked.

"That's the thing, the person who paid it did it anonymously" mom replied. "I just don't know who would do that"

"Its really just like some mystery" I agreed. "But if someone already paid for the procedure does this mean you're going to be doing it soon?"

"I'm not even sure. I want to do the procedure but I I'm not sure how I feel not knowing who had paid the medical expenses" mom replied.

"I know. I don't like the idea of not knowing either but if someone pays for it in full already, I think you should go for it. I mean the person obviously wants you to do it so you should go do it, and get your issues sort out. Maybe eventually we will know who was kind enough to pay for your medical procedure" I said to her.

"I guess you're right Aims. I just had to give Dr.Nelson my answer and then we'll move on from there" mom replied.

"Yeah. Its actually more fortunate that it was paid for, that way you have a possibility of correcting your heart problem early" I said to her as I heard my door being knocked "Look, mom I have to go put please keep me updated on everything that's is happening okay? I love you"

"Love you too sweetheart, we'll talk tomorrow" mom replied.

"Yeah, okay" I said before hanging up and answer whoever at the door.

"Its open, come in!"

"Amy, sir Lucas would like to speak with you" Greta said to me as she opened the door.

"Oh, he does? Where is he?" I asked sitting up. "I thought he had left long time before".

"Well I think he's about to leave soon so you better hurry and see what he wants before he gets mad. He's waiting in the

living room" Greta said to me.

"Oh okay, thanks for letting me know Greta" I said as I got up and headed swiftly to the living room to see what Lucas wants.

I really hope he's considered giving me that job.

Lucas was standing there in the living room dressed in his suit. I have to admit he really does look good in a jacket suit. Not many guys can pull that look off.

"Uh, hey Greta said you wanted to see me?" I said drawing his attention.

"Yes, I need you to listen to me and listen well" Lucas started. "There is this business event which takes place every year for Executive business owners and partners going on this Saturday. Its also combined as a charity event. You're going to be attending with me. There's going to be a lot of important people there and so o need you looking your best"

"Okay" I nodded "But..."

"I told you to listen. You're going to take this credit card, its somewhat unlimited" Lucas said stretching a black card to me which I took from him unsurely and nervously. "Carter is going to be escorting you out today, he'll be here soon, therefore as soon as I'm finished talking to you, you're going to go get ready to leave. I want you to go and get a suitable dress for this black tie event- make sure it is something appropriate. You should get yourself shoes, purse, makeup or whatever else you need to make yourself more than presentable do you hear me?"

"Yeah" I nodded "But should I get a uhm...a specific color dress or something?"

"The color doesn't matter, just get something that look good and appropriate" Lucas replied "Just make sure whatever you decide to purchase makes you look like one of us upper class citizens. And don't go buying anything cheap or trashy- I gave you that card for a reason."

That was somewhat insulting to me. What is he saying, his he calling me trashy? His he saying that I don't look good enough like this that I need to dress like those rich snobs? His comment his rude.

"Okay, I understand" I nodded.

"Good" Lucas said before looking at his watch which I'm sure caused more than everything I've ever owned. "I'll be heading out now. Carter will be here any second now so go"

"Alright" I nodded.

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I had already showered this morning so I simple went ahead and changed my outfit to go out.

I quickly drew on a blue and black striped blouse with a black knee length leggings and some sandals.

I grabbed a bag and putting the card and phone and other things I may need in it then head to the kitchen to grab a quick bite. Not long after

Carter showed up asking if I was ready, I was so I left with him.

"Remember that warning I gave you the last the I had drove you somewhere?" Carter said after us driving in silence for minutes.

"You said quite an amount of things to me that day" I muttered out.

"And apparently you did not took any of those warnings seriously because here you are again" he replied.

"I know. I screwed up unknowingly and now I'm paying for it" I said to him.

"All you add to do was stay away from the temptations and keep quiet. You'd still be a free woman" Carter said to me.

"I didn't know what I was getting myself into again. I had no idea about the whole drugs involvement until late" I said to him. "But could we not talk about this please. I'm still trying to forget certain things, I know I messed up, so please no need to rub it in anymore"

"And now I'm stuck babysitting you and taking you dress shopping" Carter scowled.

"That isn't my fault is it? You could have told Lucas you don't feel like doing that" I said to him.

"You obviously dont understand how this thing works" Carter said to me. "Anyway, I'm only here to make sure you dont try to make a run for it or do anything else stupid".

"Its not like I have anywhere to go or anything to run with" I muttered as I turned away my face from him to look outside the window.

We travelled in relative silence after that until we were actually at a mall.

"I think there may be some good stores here where you can get what you need" Carter said to me after killing the engine.

"Okay" I nodded as I took off the seatbelt and went to open the car door.

"Just, know you are to stay in my sight for the rest of the time. If you ever try to escape me or anything, don't think there won't be consequences" Carter warned.

"Noted. I won't be trying anything okay. I got it, if I run I die" o said before opening the door and getting out.

Carter came out as well and we walked inside. I honestly like that I got the opportunity to get out of the house but this was not a good circumstance. I had a mafia guy who is clearly threatening me tagging behind and following my every move. I think it would be better if they had sent a female with me, even if Lexi could be the one escorting I'd be more at ease. I seriously just want to find a dress and everything one place as soon as possible so that Carter can take me home and I can locked myself back inside the room, that felt more relaxing. I saw an exclusively dress store at one corner of the mall and that's just where I headed. I didn't care if Lucas may think those dresses are a bit cheap, I was determined to find a classy and nice dress in this particular store with Carter walking behind me.

I saw many different types of dresses, from casual, professional, formal, semiformal and sexy. I didn't waste time at the other sections I just went straight to the section which had the type of gowns and dresses for such occasion. I had started looking at some dresses when a store attendant came over to assist me.

"Hi there, are you seeing anything you like so far?" She asked smiling at me sweetly and then at Carter.

"I'm not so sure as yet" I replied honestly.

"Well maybe I can assist, you. What exactly are you looking for? Like what kind of dress are you searching for?" She asked me.

"Well I'm looking for something to wear to a black tie business event" I told her "I want something that's appropriate, you know not too revealing but something that looks really good at the same time"

"Oh well come on, o think we may have just the dresses for you over here" she said takitmy hand and leading me over to a section with some other dresses. "I think its so sweet of your brother taking you shopping"

"What!?" I said confused. "Wait, no he isn't my brother"

"Oh, I'm so sorry. I just thought he was your brother. You guys kinda have a slight resemblance to me" she responded. "I'm sorry I just assumed. He's your boyfriend"

"No, he isn't my boyfriend either he's just a ....friend" I said to her.

"Friend, I see" she nodded with a smile as she let go off my hand and gesturing to the dresses in front of me "Its nice of your friend. Maybe he can give you his input when you try on these dresses"

I turned to look at Carter and saw he probably heard the whole thing. I just want to get out of here as quick as possible.

"So what do you think of this one?" She asked picking up a ugly floor length green dress.

"Hell no" "Not in this lifetime" Carter and I said at the same time.

"Okay okay. Maybe that one is a bit...not so impressive" she said putting back the ugly dress and picking up a pink one. "How about this?"

"Definitely not" I said shaking my head. "Don't you guys have anything.... I don't on a bit of a sexy side"

"We do, but the may be a bit showy. You said you wanted something less revealing"

"Yes, but dont you think you can find something that is little less revealing but still sexy?" I asked looking over some dresses for myself.

"Alright, let me see what I can do then" she said to me before signalling me over to another section.

"I want something that isn't going to make me look like I've just stepped out if a 1918 film" I said to her.

"Okay, any of these cut it?" She asked holding up two black dresses.

"Mhm... Not bad but I'd still like to see other options" I said to her leaning my head sideways to look at the dresses properly.

"Alright I'll just put these aside" she said putting those dresses aside. "Do you have a preference, like a specific color you'd like? Or do you want a short dress or long one?"

"I don't really think I have a specific color in mind, just as long as it isn't green, yellow or brown" I told her.

"I guess this one is out then" she said putting back a brown dress.

"Well the dress itself isn't so bad, I'd actually wear something like that but in a totally different color" I said to her.

"Oh? Well why don't you try this one on and maybe I can see if I can find another one in a different color and your size?" She asked smiling as she picked up the dress again.

"Yeah I guess that'll work but I think I want at least four dress available as options before I go to the dressing room" I said to her.

"That makes total sense" she said as she began looking through some dresses as I did the same.

She showed me a few more which I turned down and then two others which I liked and may actually consider. One was a black one with the back a bit open with silver sequins on the bodice and waist areas as well as the straps and the other was a all over silver sequins dress with a thigh split. I also saw two blue strapless dresses that was decent as well as a red one.