The Auction

I go back to the waiting area. I am so thankful Jayne was there to save me. What would have happened if she would not have been there to rescue me. I know what would have happened. I would have been raped on that nasty floor but the pig. I just have to stay with the group. I wait for what seems like forever. Almost everyone has left the room but me. I could take a nap while I wait. I move over to a couch and lay down. I can close my eyes just for a second. "Tatina, honey wakeup,” Jayne says as she nudges me softly.

"Hey, I have some great news for you. Come with me,” she says.

I open my eyes and gather myself. I was sleeping so sound. I don't think I was even dreaming. I was just in a deep solid sleep.

"I am coming,” I say.

My brain feels all fuzzy. It must be from the shots wearing off. "Tatina Honey, Mr. Craig Madallion has won your auction. He is sending a man up to pick you up. He is very nice. He has a home in New Orleans. We need to get you into something more comfortable. Follow me," she says.

"What do you know about him?" I ask.

Jayne leads me to her private room, she hands me a bag. "Change and I will get you something to take all of that off of your face,” she says. Jayne leaves me to change. I strip off the garb I am wearing and look in the bag she gave me. There is a pair of black leggings, a purple top, a sports bra, cotton panties, socks, and shoes. Thank goodness for something normal to put on.

Jayne comes back with a warm cloth and makeup remover. "Here this should do the trick," she says,

"Thank you. My face was starting to itch from all this stuff on my face. I have never been one to wear a lot of makeup. It just feels icky," I tell her.

"Well you are far too beautiful to have all of that on your face,” she says.

"Why are you being so kind to me?" I ask.

"Tatina you deserve some kindness in your life. You should not even be here. What your parents have done to you is horrible. I have to confess. When I found out you were in the auction I called Craig and encouraged him to bid. He was my brother-in-law. My sister died last year and he could really use a sweet face in his life,” she says.

"I don't understand,” I say.

"Listen Craig has a nice home and he has plenty of money. You will be very well taken care of, but he is not a cakewalk. He loved my sister. They were very happy. He can be bullheaded and trust me it was hell getting him to bid on you. But I am convinced. I told him he needed help and you needed someone to help you. He will help you get educated. He will be a friend. But and there is a big but in all of this He can be a real ass," she says.

"So how do I handle him?" I ask.

"Just be sweet and sassy. Be kind and considerate. Be you," Jayne says. "Is he a vampire?" I ask.

"Yes and my sister was a Fairy just like you, We come from very similar backgrounds you and I. We have the same Fairy clan blood. That is why it is so important to me that you be okay," She says.

"Are you a hybrid?" I ask.

"No, but my sister was," Jayne says.

"Oh. I don't really understand how it skips some people,” I say.

"Me either. My sister was a hybrid and I am just a Fairy even though we have the same parents. I only got the Fairy genes. I don't mind. I am not sure I could handle being both. She did it well. Just like you will,” She says.

I try to pull my tangled hair back. Forget it. I will handle it when I get where I am going. I am sure he will allow me to shower and wash this mop when I get there.

"They are here for you," Jayne says.

"Thank you, Jayne. I hope to see you soon. Just not here," I tell her. Jayne hugs me and kisses me on the cheek. "You will I live very close to Craig. When I am home I will be checking on you," Jayne says. "Promise?" I ask.

"I am only a phone call away. Craig will get you a cell phone when you get there. We can text each other. I want to know how you are doing," she says.

A man in a black suit comes into the room. He looks like the secret service. "Jayne, I am here for the pickup,” he says.

"Tatina, Your ride is here,” she says. She kisses me again on the cheek and smiles.