Free Indecent Pawn: What price is too high to pay for another person’s debt? by K Harris Page A

Carlina whispered to a speechless Allison.
    “Oh my…this is absolutely beautiful.”
    “Thank you caro. Come. Let me show you to your sleeping quarters. After you have rested, I would love to take you on a tour of the estate.”
    “I would love that.”
    “Magnifico!”
    Upon walking through the huge doors that she was sure took some serious back muscles to open, they were greeted by a staff of individuals. All of them dressed alike and greeted everyone with a smile. The language spoken around her was a mix of Italian and some English with Italian dialect. Several times she saw how the staff gave her curious stares. Probably all wondering why this black woman was in their presence. No one, so far, seemed to be uncomfortable or bothered with her presence as they were shocked. The inside was just as magnificent as the exterior.
    “This will be your room during your stay. You have your own sitting area and restroom. Your luggage should be brought to your room shortly. How long will you be here with us?”
    “I’m not sure as of yet. Mr. Mucciono has not informed me of my time frame.”
    “No matter. We must take you for a tour of Naples. It is so wonderful to have another woman in the house besides the staff.”
    “I would love that.” Allison couldn’t find the words to express her concerns on spending time with Carlina. Mr. Mucciono may not be too fund of that idea. Especially with her being nothing more than a piece of property currently.
    “I will let you rest now. Dinner will be served at seven. I hope that is an adequate time frame to get settled in.”
    “Yes of course.”
    “Wonderful.” Without warning Carlina leaned in kissing her on both cheeks and left. Looking around the luxurious room she couldn’t help but admire the rich feel of it all.
    From the huge canopy bed to the spa-like bathroom with a soaking tub. Unfortunately for her, the bag that arrived for her contained nothing more than a few things that was obviously retrieved from the only home she was accustomed to. Had Lamont packed the bag or did the person that went to retrieve her belongings packed it? The thought of someone else looking at and touching her underwear was sort of creepy. No matter, there was nothing she could do about it now or ever it seems. The things they packed were unappealing but it was all she owned. Derek preferred for her to be conservative and reserved at all times.
    Taking in the opportunity to relax a bit, Allison took advantage of the soaking tub. Using the bath salts that were provided in the guest box on the sleek counter top. The view out of the window next to the tub was phenomenal. If this is what being held against your will feels like under the Mucciono watch, she would much rather be here than back in Illinois. Of course she hadn’t done anything for them to be harsh to her either. He did say she was a business associate while here. She wondered would he apply her work done for him to her husband’s debt. If she were honest, she really hoped not.
    Sleep would not come to her. For some reason she was extremely restless. After dressing in a comfortable dress and flats, Allison decided to take a mini tour of her own. Walking down the long hallway proved pointless because she obviously took a right when she should have taken a left. So many doors and no stairs in site. Turning in the opposite direction she was even more confused about which room was hers. Finally finding the stairs proved even more pointless for she didn’t know which way to go from there. The front door wasn’t even visible from where she stood.
    “Lost?”
    “Shit!” She nearly jumped ten feet in the air and whirled around to see an amused Mr. Mucciono standing directly behind her. “You scared me to death.” Allison was sure she lost ten years off of her life at that moment. The man was massive compared to her size but he moved light as a feather.
    “My apologies.” His facial expression never changed to show any other emotion