CHAPTER 6

It has been four days since I went to meet Luke and his boss, William and I still have not come to a conclusion if I will be accepting the offer or not.

I haven’t even told Shayna about the offer and she has always been in the known for everything occurring in my life.

I knew I couldn't hide this from her.

I used the back door to enter the club because the main entrance was so crowded today and I guess it was probably because the club has been open for a while now.

I wasn’t supposed to come in today but I was asked to fill In for Tara, one of the bartenders.

As I walked to the backroom, I couldn't help but notice May coming in from the front. I am guessing she had just finished her performance.

I decided to creep up to her back, just to frighten her a little.

“Are you done for the day?” I ask her and she jumps and turns around immediately, holding a hand to her chest.

“My God! Are you trying to kill me?” She says playfully, glaring at me, making me grin.

“Now, why would I do that?” I say dramatically. And we both started laughing.

“why are you even here?, you don’t work today” she says as we continue walking to the backroom.

“John called and asked if I could fill in for Tara today. I really needed the extra cash so I said yes, I have to change my clothes before heading to the bar area. Are you finished for today?”

“Nah, I have some clients that want private dances so I’ll be done in two hours or three at most. I could take you home if you’re still here.”

“Sure, thanks.” I say as I remove the sweatshirt I was wearing with my ripped jeans and put on a white crop top that stops under my boob and barely covers them.

“I hate that they make us dress like this,” I grumble as I proceed to do my hair.

I remove my hair from the restraint and run my hands through them to make it look a bit more presentable before sprinting hair mousse and spray to give it a glossy look.

Once I am done with my hair I pack my things up and head to the bar to begin my shift.

A customer calls my attention at the far end of the bar table and I walk over to him.

“Angel.” He exclaimed. I could tell he was already drunk. Mr. Colton is a regular in this club. When I mean regular I mean everyday regular. He’s in his early thirties.

“Hello, What can I help you with?”

“ I didn’t see you on the stage tonight. Why? I was so ready to make it rain for you.” I smile a little.

“ I know you would have but stage dancing isn’t in the schedule for me.”.

“ Too bad. I’m here with a couple of people. I really want to show you off.” He says sporting a smirk while his eyes linger on my breast. I lean forward resting my arms on the bar table.

“I can’t leave this post tonight, maybe another time. What drink do you want to order?”

“There are drinks on my table. I saw a glimpse of you and wanted to talk to you, that's all.”

“Alright. I’m going to get back to work. The bill’s not going to pay itself.”

“You can decide to give me a private dance and I’ll pay you extremely.” He says looking excited.

“You ask me this every time and my answer is still the same as it was last time, see you around Mr Colton.” I say turning away to another customer.

“Tease.” He mumbles as I was leaving, making me shake my head.

The night seems to go on for a long time. I just wanted the shift to be over so I could close my eyes and rest for a few hours before my early shift at the café.

“Finally,” I murmured to myself as I walked into the changing room to grab my stuff and change.

I changed back into my comfortable clothes then I made my way to John’s office while putting my hair in a bun.

I knock and open the door.

John was seated behind his desk with a glass of alcohol in his hands as he went through something on his laptop.

“Why are you changed so soon? I thought I would be able to feast my eyes on those boobs of yours one last time for the night.” He says with a grin that makes him look sadistic.

John has always been like this, not giving him a reaction has worked best for me.

“I am done for the night and I’m here for my pay.”

“Boring as always. Loosen up a bit, will ya? I can help you with a good time.”

he said and I pulled my lip in a thin line giving him a blank stare.

He rolls his eyes and hands me an envelope with my name on it. I open it and ensure the cash in it is complete.

“Goodnight,” I say, saluting him with two fingers before walking out of his office to the backroom to get the rest of my things and meet May in the parking lot.

“Goodnight Bailey.” Robin greets me as he opens the door for me to walk out.

“Thank you, Robin, have a good night. See you tomorrow.” I waved at him as I walked to May’s car.

I unlocked the door and got in, securing myself with the seatbelt as she drove off.

“How’s Milan?” a smile forms on her lips at my question no doubt thinking about her cute son.

“He’s good. He hasn't even been stressing me at all, lately, and yes! I almost forgot to ask you. While we are on his topic, you really have to come for his sixth birthday. The boy won’t stop disturbing me about it. He said I must invite you.

“He has also been doing so well in school. And I am honestly so proud of him.”

“I wouldn’t dare miss it,” I say.

Milan is May’s son. She had him at a very young age.

She didn't really get into details on what happened to her and who his father is but all I know is that she has been raising him since then all on her own.

She drops me off at my building and drives home.

I walk into my house and lock the door. I proceeded to remove my clothes as I walked into the bathroom to shower.

I made a mental note to myself to try to at least get a little bit of comfortable sleep for the next couple of hours.

As I closed my eyes to let the water hit my face, I couldn’t help it as my mind wondered about the pros and cons of accepting Mr Armani’s offer.

“Am I a bad person for wanting a better life for myself?” I say as I step out of the bathroom.

I guess I will be meeting with Luke and Mr. Armani tomorrow to let them know my decision.