Chapter 6 6

~JESSICA~

She pushed me aside and let herself in, I landed on the floor on my butt.

"Jade! Where the fuck are you?" She screamed. Jade came running with his pants between his legs.

"Babe, I'm so sorry." He started apologizing to her; I was still on the floor now watching them, "She seduced me; you know I'm a man. I don't even know how I got-"

"Get to the car. Now!" She ordered him, and he went running. It really surprised me how he accused me of seducing him, "And you listen to me carefully..." She turned to me. I was still on the floor now looking at her; her confidence made me think maybe this was more than just a contract.

"This is my second warning. I know you and Jade had some things going on, but that's the past, I'm his wife now. The sooner you accept that, the better for both of us." She warned.

"You don't want me to rest on you, trust me." She then walked out.

I didn't have the energy to even stand up and close my door; I just remained on the floor and cried my heart out.

By the way, she looked like it wasn't just a contract; it was more than that. Was Jade playing me? How could I be so stupid falling for his lies? Now he accused me of seducing him.

No, I couldn't think of that now. I got up and wiped my tears. I headed for the shower; it was early, but work is my only escape place, so after a shower I headed for work.

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"Wow. Double shift?"

"No, I just don't feel like being at home today." I lied to Loren; of course she was here early. I was in the dressing room putting on my work clothes.

"You're not stripping tonight; Markus said you'll be by the bar tonight."

"Wait what?"

"Yes, you're assisting customers by pouring their drinks."

"I know, but why?" I honestly didn't understand, as I'm always on demand, "So no one ordered for me today?"

"No, they did, quite a number even. It's just with the last incident he thinks it's best you remain at the bar for now." She explained, but I still didn't understand, as I've still worked even with the last-time incident, "I couldn't cover for you yesterday, and he found out you were absent. I'm so sorry."

"What? And you didn't think to tell me."

"I'm sorry."

"Damn. Where's he?"

"In his office."

"Good." I said, and she left after apologizing again. I just don't understand how she couldn't cover for me.

I removed the pieces I wore and put on a dress. I needed to talk to my boss about why he changed my position. I needed the tips for my rent as I spent the money for rent on the graduation only for me to be dismissed.

After knocking, Markus instructed me to come in, "Jessie, you're here."

"How are you, sir?"

"I'm disappointed; you have not been coming for work lately. I just realized that yesterday, you never started like this. What's the problem?" He asked, not concerned, just curious.

"Sir, my life has been a rollercoaster lately."

"I see, that's why I said maybe let's put you by the bar until you fix your life, then you can have your position back." He said.

"Sir, trust me, I'm ready; I have fixed my life, please; the tips are needed to pay my rent, please."

"I know, but with the way you have been missing work lately, I have even lost some important clients who specifically ordered for you." He looked angry but sounded calm. I understood missing work made him lose clients.

"That's why I'm here early to make up for it."

"It doesn't work like that, Jessie. Please, I am busy. You can join the man by the bar to get you started." He said clearly dismissing me.

"Alright, I will. My rent-"

"I heard you, but with the way I've been losing clients, I just don't have the money to lend out now."

"No, it's a loan; you can deduct it when I receive my salary."

"I'm sorry I can't, but you know you can make that money with just one client." He suggested.

"Excuse me?"

"It's an option, Jessie; the money is a lot. I can even promote you if you accept-"

"To be a prostitute?" I cut him.

"I mean, everyone already thinks of you as-"

"But I'm not; I made it very clear the first day I started working here."

"Just consider it; life is tough; sometimes we have to make certain sacrifices," he said. He was so shameless to think I was going to sleep with a man for money.

"Excuse me." I said as I left the office, I knew I was a stripper, but that was it; I couldn't go ahead and sleep with different men for money. I almost bumped into someone.

"Jess, are you okay?" It was one of my colleagues.

"Yes, I'm fine. Why are you here so early?" I asked as she was supposed to start in the evening, since I was their head.

"Well, the acting head said I should clock in early today." She said as we both entered the dressing room.

"Wait what? And who's the acting head?"

"Loren, she got promoted yesterday. I know she's your best friend, but rumor has it that she slept with Markus for the position."

"What?" I was shocked; why didn't she inform me about being the acting head?

"Yes, you two are just lucky. Have you received your dismissal letter yet?" I eyed her clueless, "I heard they're letting you go." She added, I really had no idea, but why didn't Loren tell me this? Now I was going to lose my job.

I walked out, aiming to talk to her, only to find her entertaining Jack. The client who always preferred me, I knew it was work, and I couldn't interrupt her, so I just got back inside and grabbed my purse.

I managed to walk out of the club without anyone noticing me, but as I pulled out my phone to order a ride, I spotted two men approaching me. It was a little dark, but I could tell they were not ordinary people. I held on to my purse tighter as they got closer. I took out my phone and pretended to be on a phone call.

"Hi gorgeous!" They stopped as they reached my side; one took steps even closer to me.

"Hi..." My voice trembled.

"Don't be scared; we don't bite." The other approached me from my back. The one in front of me took my phone and put it in his pockets.

"I was on a call." I didn't know what to say, but those are the words that only came out.

"It's not important," he said, then his friend at my back pushed me to him, landing me on his dirty chest.

"Beautiful breasts." He said, cupping them from my dress. The one from behind me was now touching my butt. I knew this area well; I had to dodge, so I used the back door. Cars rarely came here, and many people were robbed and murdered on this side.

"What do you guys want? Please let me go." I pleaded, realizing their intention.

"How much for a night?"

"Or is it free?" The other at my back added as he pulled me close to him, now my butt rubbing his dick.

"Please hookup ladies are inside; I'm just a stripper." I cried.

"Even better," he said, he was about to slide his hands inside my dress when I heard a familiar voice warning him to not dare.

"Get away from my wife, you bastards!" It was Clinton; he sounded angry.

They pushed me aside but prepared to fight.

"Sure, then we'll continue after we are done dealing with you."

Clinton didn't back down; he removed his blazer as he was still in his office clothes. One of the men ran towards Clinton-what a dick move as Clinton landed a punch on his nose and he winced in pain but still got up and tried to kick Clinton, but he dodged it instead punched the man in his abdomen.

"Run!" The one who didn't join the fight screamed as he ran, then his friend got up after throwing the phone to me. He ran; he seemed to be in pain as he moved at a slower pace.

"Are you okay?" Clinton came to my side; my eyes were now teary. I couldn't see clearly with my heart beating so fast; my hands were also shivering.