Discovering Amber Chapter 3

She led us inside and walked to the counter. I had never pictured myself getting a tattoo and if that was what she had in mind what exactly was she thinking of getting for me? How would I ever explain a tramp stamp to a guy at work? No this was going to be crazy if she made me go through with it.

"Amber." Ms called. "Amber!" It took me a second to remember that was me. "Come here sweetie," she said waving me over, "you have to look at this paperwork."

"What's this for?" I asked as I walked to the counter.

"For your belly button ring silly." Ms said as if I had a clue.

I briefly looked at the form and thought about it. A belly button ring would be temporary and could be removed leaving barely anything behind. It was easier to hide from work and as I didn't go to a public gym anymore the only person who saw me change was Ms. Allison and my Doctor.

"Just sign right here Amber!" Ms said reminding me not to sign the form Robert.

I signed it as naturally as I could and then waited in the seats nearby. Ms Allison sat with me and held my hand tightly. She could tell I was nervous and did her best to help me relax. She reminded me of our purchases at the mall and how cute my toe color looked. It worked for a bit until a tattooed biker looking guy came out from behind a curtain.

"You Amber?" He said gruffly. I just shook my head unable to speak. "Come on." He waved.

I walked quickly in the flip flops holding Ms. Allison's hand even tighter. He looked at me half checking me out and half questioning me. If I spoke I knew he'd know I wasn't Amber and he'd probably beat me senseless. The idea of going to jail or the hospital dressed like this was all the motivation I needed to keep my mouth shut!
"Lay on the table and roll up your top." He instructed as he sat with his back to us.

I did as I was told and pulled up my shirt so it was just below my bra. Ms had to help me as my hands didn't seem to want to stop shaking. She held my hand and looked down at me mouthing to me that everything would be okay. For as scared as I was her telling me that helped and I slowly calmed down.