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s I step inside, the smell of booze hits my nose. The thumping of the music causes
n stage. The stage's left and right metal cages ar
oom where we keep all our belongings. Going to th
t remove my clothes; I am in charge of drinks
erson I see is Candy,
e my bag down, she gr
black stockings and silver heels. She looks quite striking. She won't
and asks, "Why not dance? Yo
at the mere thought of men seeing me half-naked. It's okay if
an't dance. If I tried to get on the pole like you, I would s
She looks into the mirror. She sits surr
filled with eager people waiting
ey brown hair and green eyes, his body is pure muscle, and that's w
pectfully. He doesn't know if it
responds to my greeting of "hi,
words echo, "Marcus wants to chat with you."" My face pales, m
by saying, "It's nothing to worry about.
beat keeps reverberating. The music is hushed but I feel the thump o
down my spine, especially when I'm alone with him.
color black, resembling his soul
own my spine, wondering how he even knows
is desk. I notice scars on his face. His rolled-up sleeves show s
sk with as much confidence as I can muster
he sets the cigar on a tray next to him. U
saying, "There's a girl who called in sick. I need you to work
ot being home until 5am. I'll work for Aiden at 6am, sleepless.
atience, I clear my throat and say, "Yes, I will
puter, pour the liquor, deliver it to the table, then go back to the bar.
ugh I've never served tables, dropping o
any problems go to Vinnie.
l. I drop one and end up smelling like alcohol. This brings
s. They are filled with tequila, salt, and lime. I also set ou
Their stares cause my skin to crawl. Their gazes trail d
place the tray on the table "If you ne
notice a gentleman with brown hair who is smiling and winking at me
ack and dismiss his advance before I return to the bar where Vinnie
, scanning my face, I focus on h
sfied, he says, "I saw your face, Emily. What did he
e he turns and stalks to the table. He grabs t
ch from his tone. The guy's face is one of horror,
ouldn't have, I still feel fear fo
it with my heart pounding for the fourth time tonight After I fin
nd with my arms folded, observing them just like the men, but I don't get
leans back, slowly spinning down Expressing their love for it, the men throw mone
ns; she bends and shakes her ass for them Then; she rolls and op
ctive man makes my cheeks blu
s laugh before speaking over the
"She is talented. I wonder how you woul
ce. I would fall flat on my face. But Candy hangs upside
his disbelief, saying "som
I get you
e beautiful" he winks at me
th me well, continuing to flirt with
eps his eyes fixed on me Looking ov
e me, he gives one sharp
tell me or my guard's right away. Do you understand me? Don't play it off as if nothing h
d first, But; I dislike fighting or ratt
it to him. As I look up, I meet his green eyes and say,
ated, don't do it again." His voice is low and commanding.
ad, I say "yes
a fitted suit and has captivating tattoos, espec
ink while I stand awkwardly. "Emily, some men here are n
sorry." I only say if there was anything else, I could get for
owl, "he's a piece of shit always touching
want to know wha
oodbye, he gets
and my feet hurting even more by 5am. I need to go home and
ut my name. As I turn, I hold the door open whil
u forgot your wages and boss said take the n
sleep for me. I work in
at me. "And you di
deal, saying, "I need the money. I'll be
he says, "Tha
eek while sarcastically saying, "I'm
kes his head with a smile. "I'm n
ye daddy" with a s
around him and we get along
e or else you'
into the cab that's alrea