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Chapter Four
Blair
Two Months Later
Iscreech into the space just before the old lady and flip her off, and she starts to yell. Just because they are old, that doesn’t give them a bitch pass, but apparently she didn’t get that memo. Sliding from my car, I slip into my jacket as I pull out a smoke, cupping it to stop the wind, then light it.
I draw a drag and blow it out as I use my ass to shut my car door. Locking it, I throw my bag over my shoulder and check my phone. I’ve still got thirty minutes before I need to get ready for my set, so I smoke as I walk down to the cafe at the end. When I get there, I spot Faye bustling around inside, busy with the teatime shift. Her pink hair is rolled back like a pin-up girl, and she’s smiling like always, even when she’s so busy. Shaking my head as she apologises for the wait to a clearly bitchy young couple, I puff my last drag before throwing it on the ground and grinding it under my boot.
Who knew Energizer Bunny and I would become besties? Not me, that’s for sure. It’s still summer, so there’s no university work, but I started coming in here before and after work, sometimes with the other girls, especially Lexi and Allegra whom I have become close with as well. It meant I spoke to Faye more and we started hanging out, going clubbing and partying. The girl can keep up with me, which I didn’t expect, plus she doesn’t judge me for my lifestyle. In fact, she thrives in it. One day she was just there as my bestie before I even realised it, and now I’m too far gone to cut her off.
Opening the door, I head to the counter as she stops behind it with a huff and a smile.
“Hey, the usual, babe?” she calls, and without even waiting for my reply, she hands the coffee over. She started having it ready when I got in, knowing I’m usually late.
“You are a godsend,” I tell her, leaning over and kissing her, and she swats me away with a tea towel.
“Want me to wait for you tonight?” she asks.
I shake my head as I sip the strong coffee. It’s just the way I like it—black like my soul. “Nah, I’ve got the last set tonight. You will be finished by then. I feel like going out though,” I reply, downing more of the coffee as I take a bite of the pie she gave me.
“Yeah? Want me to meet you at Spectrum at about 2AM?” she inquires, nodding at a couple gesturing for her. “Sorry, it’s rammed tonight, I’ll text you. I get off at midnight, so I’ll go home and get ready.”
“Tell them to fuck off,” I mutter as she grins, used to my, as she calls it, ‘rude ass mouth.’ “Sounds good, I’ll come straight from work. I need to get laid tonight; it’s been too long.”
She bustles around the corner, spanking me as she passes. “It’s been like twelve hours,” she teases.
“Exactly, too long!” I call. “Mama needs her dick!”
Patrons turn with a gasp, and I chuckle as Faye’s cheeks heat.
Downing the rest of the coffee, I lay a generous tip on the counter and slide off the stool as I walk to the door. “See you then, hot stuff.”
“Have fun at work! Make them drool,” she calls as I smile and head out into the wind, pulling my jacket tighter. Ducking my head, I rush across the street and around the back of the club, not wanting to go through the main door and put up with customers just yet. The rear fire door is shut, so I type in the code, yank it open, and rush in, letting it slam closed behind me as I sigh.
Wandering down the lit corridor, I slip through the partially open dressing room door and into the laughter and chatter inside. The smell of perfume and the warmth of the LED lights makes me grin and relax as I hang my coat and bag.
“Hey, girl!” Sam, another one of the dancers, calls. Her long caramel legs are on display as she rolls up some fishnets.
“Hey, babe,” I reply as I slide through the hustle and bustle to my mirror in the corner near Lexi’s and Allegra’s. Allegra isn’t here, but Lexi is putting on some bright red lipstick. I lean into her mirror and kiss her cheek.
“Hey, cutie,” she greets as I slide into my chair. “It’s a full house tonight.”
“Is it?” I ask, opening my makeup bag and flicking on my light. I’m on some of the last songs tonight. A few have me performing as a dancer and backup singer, but the last number is one they made just for me. They said they weren’t looking for another headliner, but they made me one anyway. It’s a dance piece with pre-recorded lyrics. It’s sexy, sensual, and has you begging for more as we end the show. I love it, it’s my favourite. I even got to do my own choreography for it, and they trusted my vision completely.
“Yep, been out for one song already and it’s busy as hell. I guess everyone is trying to make the most of the last days of summer,” she says as she checks her face. Her phone vibrates, and she sighs as she looks down at it.
“That asshole boyfriend of yours again?” I snap as I pause in winging my liner.
“Yeah.” She worries her lips and gives me a look as she spins on her velvet stool. “I don’t know if it’s going to work out, honestly, they never do,” she murmurs sadly.
“Girl,” I growl, turning my head to meet her eyes. “I told you that when I first saw the jackass in here. He didn’t tip the waitress, he was loud and obnoxious, and he only wants a woman for her looks. You deserve more than that. You are an incredible woman. You deserve someone who worships you, and it’s about time you realised that.”
She nods, looking away for a moment. “I know you’re right. Blair…” She sighs and I look at her, watching something go through her eyes. “Nothing, don’t worry about it. Enough about my shitty love life, what about yours? You’ve been here what, two months now? I never see you with anyone.”
Smirking, I lean in and sweep some glitter across my eyelid as I blend out the dark, smoky shadow at the edge. “Babe, you know I don’t do relationships. I don’t have time for it, plus I don’t want to be tied down. Nope,” I tell her as I grab a dark purple lipstick and swipe it across my lips. “I’m happy with getting orgasms from strangers.”
She laughs as we hear the beat tapering off. Getting to her feet, she leans over me and places her hands onto my shoulders. “One day, Blair Bear, you’ll find someone who makes you rethink that decision. I can’t wait to be there for it.” She grins and turns with a flick of her hair and heads to the staircase at the back of the room that leads to the stage.
