Iris's Pov.“Put a goddamn smile on your face, Iris,” Ethan grunted, his words flowing through gritted teeth.“Stop fucking embarrassing me. You offered to do this, remember? And Harry is already expecting you so don't disappoint me.”I swallowed.I looked around me before turning back to Ethan, almost robotically placing the fake smile on my lips even when it completely killed me on the inside. I know I offered to do this, but standing backstage at the club, where the air smelled like sweat and cheap perfume, it dawned on me how much I didn't want to be here. I didn't want to be anywhere near this place.But it was too late to tell Ethan that.I remembered vividly the conversation that brought me here.“Yes, baby. I know a friend who manages a club.” Ethan had said.“It's just dancing, nothing more. Just until I clear this debt, I need this, Iris. Don't you want us to be okay?”How could I have said no to that?I wanted us to be okay more than I cared about my pride. I loved Ethan so
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