The Billionaire's Boyfriend

THE DANCER

Rafael was laying on the couch and staring at his phone. He’s thinking twice if he’s going to call Charlize. Rafael in his 30’s is still single and doesn’t have any plan to be in a serious relationship. But he felt something different with the woman he was with 3 nights ago. Rafael closed his eyes. He can still imagine himself running down his fingers through Charlize’s supple skin. From head to toe, she smells like vanilla-scent.

Last night, he went to work at the bar. After his dance number, he immediately went backstage in their crew room and stayed there until it’s time to go home. He wasn’t in the mood to seat in with guests or customers. All he wants to see is Charlize. Rafael was thinking of ways how he can meet up with Charlize again.

The next night, he went to work again with a heavy heart. He went on stage to dance to the tune of “Love of My Life” by Queen. He was wearing a white muscle shirt and a black, low-rise thong. His moves were slow. His eyes showing their emotion. Rafael has been working in this bar for almost 3 years and because of that, he has already mastered the moves that will melt the audience away. He took off his muscle shirt and began moving his hips slowly. Then he rubs his shoulder one after the other while he flexes his muscles. Raises his arms and rubs his right. Then he starts rubbing his chest slowly down to his abs. He teases the audience more when he held both sides of his thong and pulls it down slowly, showing a little of his pubic hair. Then he pulls his thong back up. He rubs his front and closed his eyes while slowly dancing as if he’s feeling the sensation of being touched.

After his dance number, he went into the dressing room to put on his muscle shirt again. He went outside and sat on the long couch together with the other dancers. They usually sit on the red couch on the left side of the stage so the customers or audience who wants a dancer to sit with them for the night can choose who they want to be with. The dancers get a commission for every drink they order. The more drinks they consume for the night, the more commission they’ll earn. The tip that customers give them is for them to keep 100%. They also get a little something when they perform on stage. So if they danced twice that night, then they get paid more.

Rafael was sitting on the red couch, staring blankly. He was surprised when the waiter served him a bottle of beer. He looked at the waiter and said, “What? I didn’t order anything. “

“Well, the madam over there ask me to give you this and she wants you to join her.” the waiter pointed at the 3-seater couch on the far corner of the bar. You can only see the silhouette that someone sitting there because that side is dark.

Rafael stood up, grabbed the bottle of beer that was given to him, and walked towards the corner of the bar. He was surprised to see who it was when he was 5 steps away from the couch. His legs felt numb and he can’t understand if he wanted to go closer or walk back to the dressing room.  

“Rafael!” the woman said with a big smile

“What a small world!”

Rafael has no choice but to sit down beside Charlize.

“Hi. Yeah, small world.” then he gave Charlize a smack on the lips.

He sat down beside Charlize and stared at her.

“Hey, what’s wrong? Aren’t you happy to see me?” Charlize broke the silence

“I really wanted to see you, but not this way. Not here.” Replied Rafael. Now, his being playful and sensual talker is gone. He’s now like a shy boy in front of his crush.

Charlize turned to face him and sat more comfortably on the couch. She rubbed his left leg and told him that it’s okay if he works there.

“It’s not okay. This is not the kind of job that I really want.” Blurted Rafael

“What kind of job do you want? What do you really want to do?”

Rafael told Charlize that he only finished high school. He told her about the odd jobs he had before and this was the only job that gives him better pay because of the customer’s tips.

“I’m smart. If an office will just hire me and teach me what to do, I’ll learn in a matter of days,” said Rafael

“But do you think you’ll earn more when you work in an office rather than working here?” Charlize seriously gazed at him

“My princess….I-I can’t even call you princess now because I can’t give you what a princess wants. But if given the chance, I’d rather work in an office than here at the bar. I’ll get more respect there. Here, we’re just like robots.” Rafael was waving his hand, pointing at the stage

“We’re just here to make money….to make ends meet. Our body is our investment but I don’t find it right. Yes, we earn good money, but there’s no guarantee. What will happen to me….to us here when we’re in our 40’s? We can’t be a model and dance like that anymore. There will be new ones, younger ones who will take our place.”

“Who knows, one day you’ll get a job out there. So, cheer up or I’ll be sad the whole night.” threatened Charlize with a teasing smile.

Charlize stayed at the bar with Rafael for another hour. He asked Charlize if it would be alright with her if he performs for 1 more time. She agreed but she held his hand tightly when he was about to stand up.

“Wait, Rafael. Just dance. But don’t dance for other woman. Don’t make me jealous.” Her face was serious when she said that to Rafael. He took her hand and kissed it before he went on the stage. This time, Rafael requested a song that truly means for him and Charlize. “This time, he went up the stage with oiled body and wearing a red low-rise thong. The spotlight was just focused on him, and the other lights slowly moved to the beat of the song. He walked on the walkway in the middle of the stage and looked intently at Charlize while dancing slowly. As the beat becomes faster and the tune turns higher, his moves became wilder. Rafael danced like he’s hungry for Charlize’s s*x and love. Every move that he makes is for Charlize. The song “Power of Love” is his expression of love to Charlize.

The audience loudly clapped their hands after that dance number. Charlize can’t explain but she was happy and smiling in that dark corner of the bar. She was proud because Rafael was a good dancer and he can really melt someone’s heart with his daring performance. Some of the customers turned their heads when they saw Rafael walked down the stage and went straight to the corner table with Charlize.

“Can I order another drink?” asked Rafael

“I’d rather ask you out. Can you leave the bar early?”

Rafael explained that if he leaves early with a customer, the customer should pay the bar fine.

“But I don’t want you to pay the bar fine just so we can leave here.”

“Then what do you want? Drink beer all night?” Charlize looked at Rafael intently

Rafael told Charlize to ask for the bill and leave. Then he will tell their manager that he needs to go early because he’s not feeling well.

“That won’t work. It’s freakin’ obvious. I’ll just pay the bar fine and let’s go.”

After saying that, she told Rafael to call their manager so she can pay.

“That wasn’t so bad,” Charlize said while driving the car

“What do you mean?”

“Paying the bar fine wasn’t that much. Instead of drinking yourself to death, you’ll get a commission from the bar fine, right?”

Rafael nodded. Charlize was driving a Toyota sedan. He asked where they’re going and she told him that they are going to eat in a restaurant.

“No alcohol. We’ll eat.” Charlize said in a bossy manner

They went to a fancy restaurant that’s open 24/7. Charlize started asking Rafael what would make him stop working in the bar.

“If I find a better job. A decent one. Then I’ll stop. I’m also tired of working at the bar.”

“I’ll recommend you to my friend. You have to go to his office tomorrow for your interview.”

“Interview?” Rafael was stunned. He can’t believe that he’s on for a job interview.

“After we eat, I’ll drive you home, so you can sleep and rest and be ready for tomorrow….or later.”

They laughed and finished their burger and fries. True to her words, Charlize drove Rafael home. She stopped at the entrance of the condo where Rafael stays. He took her by the hand and asked if she could stay for the night but Charlize refused.

“You got the office address and I don’t want you to be late for your interview tomorrow.”

Rafael nodded. Gave her a smack. But he can’t help it. He gave Charlize a long, french kiss.

“I miss you. I miss you so much.” Rafael said while he’s still kissing Charlize.

She slowly turned her head and pushed him lightly.

“I want you to get some rest. You have few hours to sleep before your interview. Don’t let me down. I know the guy who will conduct the interview, so I need you to answer smartly.”

Charlize almost got tempted to go with Rafael to his room. She felt a warm sensation running through her spine. But she wanted to help Rafael to straighten up his life first.

She got home after few minutes and stayed in the car for a while. Charlize pulled her phone out and called someone.

“Make sure to give him a position. Yes, just ask someone who could teach him the office works. After the interview, hire him and ask someone to train him right away.” After the conversation with HR, Charlize went inside the house. She was smiling when she went to bed. A victory for helping Rafael reach his dreams.

 Rafael didn’t go to college. Since high school, he’s been doing odd jobs just to have food for the day and room to stay. He’s worked as a construction worker, a porter in the market, and now he works in a bar as a male macho dancer for almost 3 years. He was hired right on because he is really handsome with a great body. He works out every day so he can show off his nice abs during the show. He doesn’t strip off every clothes on the stage but what’s left is his sexy bikini brief or thong. He likes to tease women when he dances. His seductive, brown eyes are so hypnotic once you stare at them. He got his Hispanic look from his father and his mother is Caucasian. Rafael is only 5’7” with a nice, sculpted core muscle, his obliques are well-formed and he makes sure that he’s always clean-shaved. Sometimes, he will let his beard grow a little so he can have it shaven in a barbershop.

It was his day off when he met Charlize in another bar. Men like Rafael who hunts for their next client usually go to high-end bars. Grab a seat beside their prey and start the conversation. A few bucks to around $300 are their usual tip when they go out with women. But when she slept with Charlize, he didn’t tell her about his rate. He didn’t ask for money. She didn’t even know that he’s lurking for prey that night and he didn’t even expect her to talk to him. But he has been watching her for quite some time that night, checking if she’s with someone.

What does he know about Charlize? Nothing but her number. There’s something about this woman that makes him want to see her again and again. Now, their paths crossed again and he’s on the road to changing his career.