Star Crossed In Time

"I... I don't know. Let's go to the White Lotus Bar and find out what's going on." I say placing a silver onto the table. I don't wait for the change though, I quickly get up and walk over to the Bar with Zhen. The women were laughing and smiling at the men as they lead them into the bar but I no longer saw Zhen's Granddaughter.

I frown and say "We need to go in!" Zhen nods as the two of us walk over to the Bar but two men at the door stop us. "Wait wait wait... what do you think you're doing?" The man says looking down at Zhen.

His eyes enlarge as he finally sees what Zhen is. "You.. you can't bring that in here..." The man says in fear. I go to say something but Zhen nudges the back of my leg. I look down at him to see him giving me the signal to go in.

He must want me to go in and search for her... I quickly nod my head and say "Fine, he'll stay out here... is that alright?" The men nod their heads and allow me to walk in. Large red lanterns hang from the ceiling with long red pieces of silk.

All around the room sat men with women all around them. The women would laugh and flirt while pouring the men wine. Some were even sitting in their laps while they fed them food... I shiver and begin looking for the girl named Ming ming.

I saw her before so I'll recognize her once I see her again. I walk through the crowd as they laugh and cheer but I completely ignore them. I hear a loud round of laughter upstairs so I decide to check up there but along the way, a drunk man reaches out and grabs my hand.

"Why aren't you a pretty little thing... I've never seen you before. Are you new?" I give him a strained smile as I say "I'm sorry but I don't work here." The man's bloodshot eyes widen in shock before saying "You should definitely work here! I'd pay a lot to have you keep me company!"

I look at the man and then the stairs... If I kicked him, he'd fall down the flight of stairs... I could definitely make it look like he fell on his own... by "accident" "Now now, don't scare off potential employees." A woman's smooth voice says.

I turn around and look up the stairs to see a very attractive older lady. She gives me a large smile and slowly walks down the stairs. The man lets go of my hand and smiles at the older lady while saying "Madam Ying, you're looking as beautiful as always. Care to join me for a drink?"

The woman gives the man a large smile and says "Sure, I'll join you in a bit. I'd like to speak to this beautiful young lady." The man laughs with joy before walking away. The woman looks me over with a kind smile while saying "Are you interested in working here? You could make a lot of money with those looks."

I almost say no but I suddenly stop myself. I could probably find Ming Ming faster if I actually worked here... "Is it hard?" I ask with a nervous look. I had to act the part if I wanted to convince this woman. Her eyes light up as she says "Absolutely not! All our girls love working here!"

I give her a shy smile and slightly nod my head while saying "I really need the money... I ran away from home. My Aunt wanted me to marry the old man next door..." The lady chuckles and says "You are definitely in the right place. Follow me, dear."