After getting cleaned up I headed to the bar. Parking Luna in a space off of Main Street. I walked up the steps put my hand around the handle, just as the door flung open. Damn, Andrew, could the day get any worse? He glared with a cold stare that could've frozen hell over. I hate him with everything I am. I just have to bide my time until I leave. Don't get violent or open your mouth. Will be a good day to get out of here. Just have to give my notice Greg.
"So Shay Shay, you're going to have to watch your back b***h!" Andrew spat.
"I'm only here to work Andrew. Just bite that venomous tongue of yours." I spoke tirelessly.
"Oh, working the pole tonight are we? I'll be back to see that sweet ass naked later." his mouth salivating.
"I don't dance, and if you don't watch it you'll be in a hospital with no privates, I will find the dullest rustiest blade and turn you into a woman!" I retaliated.
"OOOh Sweet Ass! I love when you talk dirty!" Andrew cackled.
I shoved passed him flinging the door open and cracking him in the head. I smirked to myself at his yelp of pain. I walk around the bar to see Greg sitting at the end with his coffee.
"Good Morning Sunshine!" Greg smiled with his usual chipper voice.
"Nothing good about it when Andrew makes his usual cocky appearance." I sneer.
"Don't let that moron get to you, he only keeps his act up because you give him attention. That's all he wants." Greg shared his wisdom.
"I know, but it's so hard to bite my tongue when all I want to do is lash out at him." I felt defeated.
I wrote my time on the time card and started preparing for how busy it was going to be. Once in awhile we would have exotic dancers in and well it would be busy as hell in here. I had to get the cooler of water ready for their "locker room", Greg's term, make sure the dj equipment was ready, and restock everything behind the bar. At least I got paid decent on these nights. One last big tip night before I left. The sooner I get out of this town the better is the way I'm starting to feel. With the way Andrew baits me constantly, eventually my nightmare would come out and I'd have to make a run for it again.
"Hey Greg, I have to give you my notice. Going to be leaving town and didn't want to do it last minute." I say sadly. Most of the people here in town have been awesome, but Greg has been kind of a father figure to me the last few months.
"I kind of figured, I know who you are and why you're here. I didn't push, because I figured you'd come to me in your own time." Greg smiled.
"When did you figure it out?" I question.
"Well you look just like your mother, and your name dear. A name like yours isn't easily forgotten." He smiles.
"I figure I'll go looking for my brothers, have a pretty good idea where they're at. I think. Guess wherever the road takes me is where I'll be next." rambling again. Damn it.
I smile and finish looking at what needs to be filled. I dump ice into the lime green cooler with white lid and handle with black wheels. I slide the case of water closer so I can tear open the plastic wrapping and throw them into the ice. After I slam the lid and pull the cooler to the locker room. A couple of the girls are already here. I can hear them giggling on the other side of the door. I knock twice and wait. A girl with blonde wavy hair and way too much make up opens the door and sneers at me.
"It's about damn time girl! I was going to die of dehydration waiting for your lazy ass!" mocking her importance.
I roll my eyes. I try to keep my mouth shut around them. Half the girls Greg gets here aren't worth a damn thing. They come thinking they are the best thing that's ever happened to this place and we should treat them as royalty.
"You do realize the human body can survive for about 3 weeks without food, about 3 to 4 days without water. So I highly doubt you were dying." I sneer.
"Asia I told you don't mess with the bartender here, she don't fool with s**t like that." I recognized that voice. I quickly spin to see Mia smiling hands on her hips. She's about 5'8'' long purple hair green eyes and an athletic body.
"Mia I thought you said redneck country wasn't your thing." I mock.
"Well you gotta make money." Mia giggled.
"Well tonight should be a decent night. Everyone that came to town for the car show yesterday is still pretty much around. So crossing my fingers for ya. Good luck!" I smile and wave as I leave the room.
Asia I take it was pretty butt hurt. Guess she got knocked down the few pegs she was needing. I walk back out to see the bar is really starting to pick up. Thank god there at least 4 of us running around tonight. I don't think only 2 of us could keep up with the crazy around here. There were the regulars and some out of towners. I kept scanning to see if my nightmare had come back. So far I'm happy to not see his ugly mug in the crowd.
As soon as it was show time the bar was packed tightly like a pack of sardines, and just as promised the asshole of my nightmares was there. He was hitting on some poor girl playing pool. I was waiting for her to swing the cue stick across his face. I hated to say it but I was relieved that he was bugging someone else. Maybe I could get through tonight without dealing with him. All I want is some good tips and to crash. Had to decide where I was heading next. The night was bustling. Nonstop drinks and nonstop tips. I don't think I stood still for one minute. The drunker this crowd got the better the tips, but this also brought on some unwanted hands.
I know all females were thankful for the security Greg hired to keep hands where they belonged. It was almost 1 when the last dancer took the stage. The crowd was loosing steam due to alcohol induced haze. I recognized the dancer in between flashing lights and fog from the fog machine. Asia, looked very unhappy to be going on last. It was her first time here so the other girls probably pulled seniority on her. I had also heard Mia filling the girls in on her behavior before they had all arrived. I had been here long enough to work my 6th event and built a bond of sort with the girls. They knew the bartenders were the ones to talk to about anything they needed, and we always came through.
I couldn't wait for the bar to close my feet were cursing at me. By the time we called last call half the bar had emptied. As Asia was grabbing her money that had fallen on the stage there was barely a soul left. She was really looking disappointed. I couldn't help but smile a little on the inside. After the last patron had been pushed out the door, it was time to close up. I went to the "locker room" with the preordered free drink for each of the girls. Knocking twice and waiting, I was hoping they were all dressed this time. I've seen far more naked bodies than I care to admit.
The door came flying open, and I was greeted by Cora. She was a built African American woman, who competes in body building competitions. Dancing as a hobby, is how she put it.
"Oh girl thank you! I was hoping you were working. How you been?" Cora squealed, about toppling myself and the drinks to the floor.
"Cora I didn't even see you come in or on stage! Hey free round girls." Setting the tray on the counter. All the girls surrounded it looking for their order.
Asia and another new girl looked at each other a bit confused as to say how do they know which is theirs? As they finally mad their way to the tray they notice their names on each remaining glass. They both made the oh I see face and walked toward the back of the crowd. I chatted with the girls for a few minutes catching up with a few, and making sure they didn't forget anything. The van was out back ready to take them to their motel. I know Greg has a deal with a club owner in Norfolk to hire a handful of girls, met him a few times. Some trips he comes others he doesn't. This time looked to be just one of the bouncers that travelled to keep an eye on them. Looked like Nate was ready to go to his room and crash, but the girls were ready to unwind. He was going to have his hands full tonight.
"Hey Nate, girls are about ready to go. If you want to wait in the van I'll shove them out as quickly as I can." Poor guy needed sleep and I'm sure this wasn't his idea of fun.
"Nah, I'll wait right here. I can see why Greg and my uncle trust you to work these nights." Nate threw out.
"Your uncle? You're a bouncer at your uncle's club? And what have you been watching me?" I questioned.
"Well yes, yes, and hell yes. I wasn't interested in the dancers. I rather enjoyed watching you almost dance around the customers." He smiled.
"I'm flattered I think, or creeped out by the creeper." I joked and gave him a longing look. It's been awhile since I had a little fun.
Nate is tall, tanned skin, dark brown hair cut into a high and tight. His hazel eyes are almost piercing. He's covered in tattoos and few piercings. Wearing blue jeans and fitted red tee with combat boots. He's definitely worth looking at.
"Earth to Shaytanna!" He snaps me out of my trance and I feel my face flush. What I wouldn't do to this man.
"Oh sorry, I'll go get the girls." I say sheepishly. I'm so embarrassed by my thoughts. I turn quickly and holler at the girls their ride was ready, time to load up.
I walk behind the girls down the hall to the back door where Nate is waiting. He smirks when my cheeks flush again. He's a fine piece if I've ever seen, and I'm sure he knows it. He starts to walk out behind the last girl but he stops and turns around.
"So there's no denying there could be some fun for the night, if you want to join me at the Comfort Inn Suite, here's my number. Text me after you finish closing and I'll meet you in the lobby." His voice is so mesmerizing.
"I don't think we should, but I'll think about it." biting my lip. I turn around and walk away, still have a bar to finish closing.
So what do you think Shaytanna will do? Everyone needs a release now and then right? I guess we shall see what happens next. As always don't forget to comment and vote! Lots of Love for my readers and followers!