Dragons Den

Juniper♦️♦️

After my talk with Ryker, I helped Aafreen with her make up as it was almost time to head towards the VIP for the first bachelor party of the evening. After chatting with Aafreen, we both decided it would be best if she served the food. I don't want to push her into anything that she isn't comfortable with.

We were wearing a black hottie that showed the sides of our breasts and a little bit of our stomach just as the men requested. We always try to accommodate what the VIP guests want.

Once as we were inside the VIP section, I was able to give Aafreen a run down of where everything was. What to ask and what to ignore. I began to play the music as the bachelor party walking in giving them all side eyes.

Moving over towards the first man, sitting on his lap and began to dance to the music making sure my body touched his. As he went to grab my sides, I was quick enough to stop him and shook my head.

"No touching."

He tried once more, getting off him as he tried again and headed over to the groom when I asked who it was. I noticed that he had already had drunken 5 shots of fireball. It was already going to be a rough night as they haven't even eaten the food Aafreen was serving them.

I tried my best to ignore the smell coming from his mouth. A smell of whiskey and smoke filled my mouth, wanting to gag as the smell brought back memories that I didn't like nor want to remember.

As soon as my eyes left Aafreen, I heard her squeal out which alerted me instantly. Getting off the grooms lap and rushing over towards her. Aafreen was trying to get out of the man's grip, though he was much stronger and pulled her closer so he could get a feel.

Touching above her bikini line, rage built inside me as I know she was scared. This is why she shouldn't be here.

"Hey! Let her go!" I shouted.

One of the other men grabbed my hand and tried to pull me towards them, but I gained the strength to turn around and punch him hard in the face, my fist moved his head to the side and blood from his lip splattered onto the ground. I ignored the screams from the bachelor party, finally I was able to pull the man off Aafreen and punched him square in the face.

No one touches the girls. No one.

The man groaned and cupped his nose, "You stupid b***h!" He swung back his fist connecting with my jaw causing me to groan but I recovered quickly and witnessed as 3 guards ran up and grabbed his fist.

"Jupiter? You alright?" Damien asked, I gave him a short nod.

"Check on Aafreen."

Damien didn't say anything and walked over to Aafreen to see she was on the verge of tears.

"We have rules for our safety and if you don't follow them you are out. That's right get out all of you before I lose my s**t again," I shouted to the drunken men who glared at her.

"Worst bachelor party ever," the groom mumbled, I couldn't help but roll my eyes and made sure they actually left.

As we left the room following behind them, I could see Ryker sitting at the bar. I noticed a frown on his face. He cleared his throat and stood up, walking over towards me fixing his suit.

He was about to lose his s**t when he noticed a mark on my face, "Jupiter?" He asked and gently cupped the mark. "What happened to your face? Who hit you?"

I sighed softly and pushed his hand down, "Just had a run in with one of these douchebags. I was protecting Aafreen because he was touching her and wouldn't let go at her. We had a bit of a fist throw, I'll be fine."

Ryker frowned as he hummed and stared at the men behind me and the men who were holding their noses. "You are so lucky that she got to you first and not me."

The men grumbled before leaving the club, I sighed and rubbed her forehead, "I sent Aafreen to the staff room because I know she is still upset from what happened."

Ryker nodded but before he left, he cupped my cheek and rubbed over the mark once again. "Alright well freshen up for your next bachelor party which starts in about an hour," He said as he stepped back.

I sighed knowing that I needed to contuine, heading into the staff room I could see Aafreen sitting on a bench with Bradley holding her close while she cried. Sitting down beside her, I felt like I let her down. I didn't get to her fast enough and because of that she almost got seriously hurt.

"Aafreen? You alright sweetheart. I am so sorry you had to do with that."

Aafreen sniffled and wiped her eyes looking up from Bradley's chest, "Yeah... I am alright. Thank you for coming to my defence. I'm sorry you had to get punched."

I couldn't help but chuckle at her words and shook her head. "The punch wasn't your fault. Those assholes deserved it."

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I had finished the last bachelor party on my own, as I wanted Aafreen to recover from what happened. I asked Bradley to let her shadow him in the bar, knowing she could learn a lot from him while I was working VIP.

Until she was confident and knew some self defence I will make sure she works somewhere safer. I couldn't help but jump at the sound of my phone ringing as it was late. Like 3 am in the morning.

Seeing an unknown number, I normally decline them but I decided to answer it anyway. The voice I heard was someone I haven't heard from in the last 6 years, it sent chills down my spine.

"Well... well I wondered if you would pick up," Dexter chuckled.

I felt my heart beginning to race, "How did you get this number? What do you want?" I gulped.

Dexter chuckled once again, I could hear the smirk on his face. "Well you know Simon, he is a good friend and a police officer." I shivered at the thought of him using the police. "I will find you Jupiter and when I do, you will be do sorry that you left me. You can't hide from me."

I hung up the phone before he could say anything more, throwing my phone to the wall. Tears streamed down my face.

"Jupiter? Are you alright?" I heard Bradley's voice.

Looking over towards him, I broke down even more and fell to my knees. "He... he found me.

I heard Bradley gasp and he kneeled beside me and held me close while I cried. He rubbed my back and moved us to a more private area in the staff room knowing that I didn't want anyone to see me like this.

"It's going to be okay." He tried to reassure me. I shook my head knowing that I wasn't going to be.

"I'm scared Bradley, so scared. I thought I escaped him but I was wrong. He has friends everywhere," I whimpered.

Bradley sighed sadly, "You are staying at my house tonight."

"I can't put you in danger. Who knows what is going to happen."

Bradley shook his head. "No, no you won't. He doesn't know me." He sighed before cupping my face with him ignoring my makeup and tear stained face. "You need to tell Ryker. He is the only one who can protect you."

I shook my head once again, "I can't. He will fire me. I'm a burden."

"No, no. You aren't a burden Jupiter. You need to take care of yourself. Forget about everyone else for a second and think about you and your safety. If it was one of us you would invite them over without hesitation. You are staying with me. Even if it's one night but you need to tell Ryker." I knew he was serious.

I knew I had to because I couldn't let my friends get harmed because of me. Bradley helped me stand before grabbing his and my duffel bag. He knew that I walked to work because I only lived 10 minutes away from the nightclub.

Wiping my eyes as I got into his car allowing him to close it behind me. How will I ever be okay with him coming after me. I hid well for 6 years. It took him six years to find me.