Harper’s POV
Thunder claps in the sky as the sun sets and we step off the city bus onto the slick sidewalk. Michelle nearly slips straight into a puddle, but I catch her just before she lands.
“Watch your step, ladies!” the bus driver calls out before pulling away.
We spot the sleazy casino a block away and head over, dodging puddles along the way. The signage is bright and clean, but the building itself is dingy and beyond run-down. A few half-dressed women loiter outside the casino with their umbrellas, looking to offer their services to any man for the right price.
Inside the casino, I’m immediately hit with the scents of tobacco and fish grease. There’s a small buffet area off to the side filled with various fried meats and seafood, but it seems mostly untouched. The main attractio
