Two Sentence Horror Stories

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Ow.

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Oh.

I always feel so much better after the VIP treatment.

Like, I can't imagine how I lived without it.

It just gives me this glow, you know?

- Totally. - Actually, can you take a pic?

I want to give you guys a shout out.

Uh...

Wow. Thank you.

So cute.

Mina! Stop!

Mina?

Can I speak to you please?

Reapplying the VIP disinfectant is a non-negotiable.

Our clients are not paying for your germs.

I had already cleaned once, and it was her phone.

Mina!

The VIP treatment does not work without both products.

Also, Ally saw you waxing your legs

in the bathroom this morning.

Is that true?

I'm in-between places right now.

Oh, so you're homeless.

I have a place. I just need the money...

Consider this your notice.

You're firing me?

You can collect your things.

Jessica?

Is this the girl who worked on Chloe?

Yes, Kora. This is Mina.

I'm so sorry, but no need to worry.

I'm letting her go.

Go? But Chloe loved her work, and her pic was super cute.

She has over 2,000,000 followers.

You can't... you can't fire her.

Right, but...

She didn't follow protocol for the VIP procedure.

Well, we can't have that, but I'm sure it's the last time.

Right, Mina?

Also, uh, she is homeless.

You think you'd have a little more sympathy, Jessica,

considering you were once in her position.

Now if our clients are happy, then I'm happy.

And some of the girls live above the salon.

Surely there's room for Mina with one of them.

- Right, but... - Thank you, Jessica.

And Mina... keep up the good work.

Tran will be your roommate.

Also, clean yourself up.

You're bleeding again.

And bingo. No more bleeding.

No Band-Aid either.

One and done.

Wow.

Thanks.

I've been here for months and no one's told me that.

Of course not.

They're all out for themselves.

Do you want to have lunch?

So why are you homeless?

I mean, if we're going to be living together,

so we might as well be honest.

Is it drugs or something?

No. No.

I...

I grew up in foster care.

When you turn 18, they just kick you out.

I was saving up money for a deposit when Ally caught me.

So what do you want to do while you're here?

Get some more VIP clients and make some money?

I mean beyond that.

You have to think and dream bigger than that.

What do you want to do?

I want to open up my own salon where everyone,

including the workers, are treated fairly.

Now you.

And no pressure if it's just to work, that's...

I want to be like her.

She's rich, but it's more than that.

She doesn't need anyone to help her find a place to sleep.

She's the one in charge.

That's what I want.

I didn't think you'd be so clean.

I'm not.

Part of the deal is that Kora gives us a cleaning service.

The top two drawers are yours.

Don't worry, you've got nothing worth stealing.

Neither do I.

Listen. I know what it's like to only have yourself,

but real friends look out for each other.

Maybe we can be friends.

I know it's early, but I'm going to sleep.

Oh, also a heads up.

I snore.

Should I lay down a towel for you?

I'm... so sorry.

That's never happened to me before.

It doesn't bother me.

That's the poor maid that'll have to clean it up.

Besides, it happens to a lot of girls.

Your skin gets dry from all the chemicals.

Uh, Mina?

You're shadowing Tran for today

until I can trust you know the protocol.

Your client is on chair 3.

VIP, of course.

But I have my regular today.

Rachel already has her.

- Oh. Okay. - 'Kay.

Sounds good.

Aren't you annoyed?

Rachel stole your regular.

Yes. This is what they do.

They pit us against each other.

I'm so exhausted from my facial.

If I didn't have this VIP treatment,

there's no way I would make tonight's party.

Do you want me to take your picture?

I hear you're great at social media.

Oh no, um...

I look terrible.

Dark circles, huh?

Here. Hold this.

Now you are going to love this stuff.

There.

There you go.

Perfect.

You know what? Just keep it.

It'll be our little secret.

Jessica, can I have a word?

Mm-hmm.

Hey, Tran.

Isn't this Ally's client?