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12|First Performance

Author: Ximena West
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[Darcy]

I should have known I didn't work as a regular dancer at the nightclub. My instructor wouldn't have taught me those seductive moves if I'd worn the same clothes during a performance as during practice.

However, I didn't expect the clothes to be that revealing. It wasn't even a dress. The fabric was so skimpy that it only covered a small part of my chest and the part between my thighs. I only wore such clothes when flirting with my husband in our bedroom.

How could I dance in such minimal clothing? The audience could see the private parts of my body if I moved even a little. My head suddenly throbbed at the thought of people's eyes staring at me on stage.

“What's wrong, Darcy?” Felicia asked, breaking my reverie. “Is there anything I can do for you?”

“Um,” I muttered.

“She must be shocked to have to wear that outfit on stage,” a woman in the room taunted. “Don't worry. You'll get used to it. Just think about the money you'll make in one performance.”

“Aren't you going to introdu
Ximena West

Dear Readers, I apologize for not publishing a new chapter on Friday or Saturday. I’ll publish two chapters today instead. I’ll do my best to update daily starting Monday. Thank you for your support and love. Happy Valentine’s Day. ♡♡♡

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