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Someone like Ruby’s hot boss…
Molly gazed at me as my face flushed in the mirror as she finished tying the final ribbon. ‘Okay, what’s up with you?’
‘What do you mean?’ I asked, pulling out some eyeliner and leaning close to the mirror to apply it.
‘I’ve known you for months, and this past week, you’ve been acting like some wide-eyed fawn, blushing at every dude who smiles at you. I’ve watched you ride a guy on stage without so much as a blink. Did you fall over and knock your head or something?’
My fingers trembled as I focused on the eyeliner, dragging it to a point. ‘That sounds crazy.’
‘It does. But I know I’m not. You look like Ruby, but you don’t act like her. If I didn’t know better, I’d say you were having some insane parent trap style swap.’
Swallowing hard, I tried to laugh it off. Unconvincingly.
‘Holy shit. You are!’
Rounding on her, I swiftly slapped a hand over her mouth, only narrowly missing her with the eyeliner, and whispered ‘Shhhhhh. Not so loud.’
‘You’re a fucking twin?’ she mumbled from behind my hand as her eyebrows raised.
‘Yes. Please don’t say anything.’
I let my hand drop to my side and leant back against the dresser.
‘But… why? Ruby could just ask for some time off if she didn’t want to come in.’
‘She broke her leg, and we need the money. Ewen would fill her place if she couldn’t come in for six to eight weeks. We can’t afford to lose her wage.’ Nerves pricked at my spine as Molly eyed me sceptically. Until a sunny smile lit up her face.
‘Well, this makes things more interesting, doesn’t it? So, who the hell are you?’
I dropped my voice and glanced at the doorway. ‘I’m Cora.’
‘Do you usually work in places like The Loft?’
Laughing, I shook my head. ‘Not even slightly. I’m a photography student.’
‘This past week must have been a bit of an eye opener. You could have told me, you know. I don’t bite. Well, not unless they pay a bit extra, or I really, really like you.’ Her eyes glittered, and I relaxed my shoulders.
‘I know Ruby doesn’t bother interacting at work that much. She’s more wham, bam, thanks for the pay packet, and out. I didn’t know who I could trust. I don’t want her to lose her job. She supports us both while I’m studying.’
‘Your secret’s safe with me. I can help you out with anything you need. Think of me as your club guide. I can fill you in on the lingo and help defend against any douchebags.’
‘Thanks, Molly. That’s kind of you.’
‘Have you been involved in the kink scene before? I know Ruby isn’t so into the kink side of it. How much did she let you know before throwing you in here?’
‘She filled me in a little.’ I bit my lip as I considered how much to tell her. Would she look down on me for my inexperience? But I was also lying to enough people. Having Molly on my side, knowing the full extent of my situation, could be helpful. ‘I’ve never been involved in the kink scene. Or any scene. I’ve never… you know…’
A range of emotions contorted her face as she mulled over my words. Her eyes widened when she finally grasped what I was saying. ‘You’re a fucking virgin?’
‘Shush,’ I whispered, glancing toward the door. ‘I’m not sure the entire staff needs to know.’
‘Holy shitballs. You can’t be working here as a bloody virgin. This is a sex club.’ Molly sat down on a stool and slowly shook her head at me.
‘Listen, I don’t have to have sex with anyone, right? We’re not paid for that. I can serve drinks, help people find rooms, and dance a bit. It’s only a few more weeks. I have to do this. For Ruby.’ And for me. To know that, for once, I was the one supporting her when she needed me.
‘No, you don’t have to have sex. But you’ll be expected to perform.’
‘It’s fine. I can do anything for twenty minutes at a time. There are worse things to suffer than being put on show. We have limits, right? Red, amber, green? Ruby told me that people always have to respect them here, so I can stop anything at any time.’
