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Liar.
I wouldn’t give up. I could get Sadie and me out of this predicament and build us a better life without anyone’s help.
I only had one worry for tonight.
Could I make it through my shift knowing Sadie hated me?
I ran into the dressing room with Sadie on my hip. We made it with only five freaking minutes to spare before my shift started. Sadie cried in my arms, refusing to let me set her down on a recliner in the corner of the room.
Dancers snarled and whispered to each other.Bitches.
“Mommy has to work, Sadie. Please cooperate. I’ve got a snack and drink for you.” I put them on the chair, pried her hands off me, and forced her to sit. “Don’t leave this chair.” My stern tone made her eyes bug out.
“Don’t go, Mommy.”
And the winner of the Worst Mother of the Year Award goes to Jaynee Lloyd.
It shouldn’t be like this, leaving her alone in a strange place. Being a single mom wasn’t easy when the father wasn’t involved. Sometimes we had to do revolting things to provide for our child.
I was doing the best I could in an unfamiliar city.
“I’ll be back on my break. If you need anything—” I looked around for someone to help me. Not one of the other women seemed to care. Why should they? They didn’t know me. Kids weren’t usually in a place like this. But if I were in their shoes, I’d help the desperate mother.
“Don’t go,” Sadie sobbed, reaching her arms out.
My heart shattered.
“Look”—I took out my cell phone—“you can play games or watch a movie while I work. Just please stop crying.”
“You’re on in one minute, Dolly,” the stage manager shouted.
I kissed Sadie’s head and covered her with her blanket. “Stay right here, okay?”
She frowned, keeping her gaze on the screen.
“I love you, baby. I’ll be back before you know it.” I rushed out, removing my top and wiggling out of my skirt as my song started. I slipped on my heels and shuffled toward the pole.
Although the bright lights blinded me, I could tell the place was fuller than Monday night. Ernie had better pay me at least two hundred. I didn’t want to work tomorrow. All I needed was enough money to buy us bus tickets. We could find a homeless shelter instead of paying for a hotel.
I drowned out the lewd shouts and got into the zone, letting the music carry me away to a better place.
