The woman returned, her expression stern. "Follow me," she ordered, leading them to a bathroom.
Bella and the other girls exchanged nervous glances, unsure of what to expect. But as they entered the bathroom, they were relieved to see that it was clean and well-maintained.
They were given soap, shampoo, and towels, and told to clean up. Bella was grateful for the opportunity to wash away the dirt and grime of the journey.
After cleaning up, they were given new clothes and food. The clothes were revealing and tight-fitting, and Bella felt uncomfortable wearing them. But she had no choice.
The food was bland but filling, and Bella ate hungrily. She was starving after the long journey.
As they ate, Bella noticed that there were rooms next to the house, which appeared to be some sort of hostel. The rooms were filled with decks of beds, and Bella realized that this was where they would be living.
For the next three days, Bella and the other girls were left to rest and recover. They were given food and water, but they were not allowed to leave the hostel.
On the fourth day, the woman returned, her expression stern. "It's time for your training to begin," she said.
Bella and the other girls exchanged nervous glances. What kind of training were they talking about?
The woman led them to a large room, where they were introduced to a group of trainers. The trainers were all women, and they seemed to be experienced in their field.
The training began, and Bella was shocked to discover that they were being taught how to dance and behave in front of men. They were taught how to walk, how to talk, and how to flirt.
Bella was uncomfortable with the training, but she knew that she had no choice. She was trapped, and she had to do what she was told.
But one of the girls, a young woman named Sarah, refused to cooperate. She was defiant and rebellious, and she refused to do what she was told.
The woman in charge, the one who had brought them to the hostel, was furious. "You will do as you are told," she shouted, her face red with rage.
Sarah stood her ground, refusing to back down. And then, in a shocking moment of violence, the woman pulled out a gun and shot Sarah dead.
Bella was horrified, and she felt a wave of fear wash over her. She knew that she had to be careful, that she had to do what she was told.
The woman turned to them, her expression cold and calculating. "No one will help you," she said. "No one cares. You are nothing but commodities, and you will do as you are told."
Bella felt a sense of despair wash over her. She was trapped, and she had no way out.