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I made it. I got the job. I was a stripper-pole dancer in the club.
I tried not to think what I had done on the stage. It was something I had to do to follow through with my plans—it was the first step. The only thing that mattered was that I got the job. I straightened my back with determination as I scanned the room carefully. It was hard to see anything. The light of the room was purple and dim, creating a halo around my violet hair.
The illusion of an angel…
“Would you like something to drink, Angel or will you just breathe the atmosphere in?”
The voice startled me. I took a second before turning to see the source of the question and smiled politely. He was the bartender with a genuine smile that made me instantly like him.
“Angel?” he asked when I didn’t say anything.
I smiled and answered. “Actually, it’s Violet and a gin and tonic would be great.”
“I’m Channing Paxton but everyone calls me Pax in here,” he said and held out his hand for me to shake.
“I like the sound of Channing. I think I will call you like that, if it’s okay with you,” I said as I shook his hand.
“Oh, finally someone who gives credit to my name. You’re my new favorite, girl. Your gin and tonic is on the way,” he said, winking at me.
He slid back within a minute with my drink in his hand.
“So, you’re new here? How was the first night?” he asked politely.
“It was okay, I think. Did my show and talked with the boss,” I said as I sipped my drink.
“If you say your show was okay, I have to disagree with you. It was awesome. But if you mean okay for the boss…Well, you are very polite, then,” he answered.
I couldn’t help but laugh at his answer.
“Thank you…for the compliment. And about the boss, well…He was…” I struggled to find the right word without sounding like a bitch.
“An ass?” he offered. I nodded with a laugh.
“He is good with the club but I won’t say the same thing about him and the girls,” he said.
I frowned. “Why?” I asked trying to sound nonchalant but I wasn’t sure if I succeeded.
“You must have noticed that he is a good-looking son of a bitch. He doesn’t take ‘no’ for an answer and he can’t keep his dick in his pants,” he answered honestly.
“You mean, he has his way with girls even if they say no?” I asked terrified.
Channing laughed at my expression. “No, Violet. He may be an arrogant asshole but I do
n’t think he is a rapist. The problem is no one said no to him and he is not someone who can have long-term relationships. So when girls realize he is just after sex, they become heart-broken,” he explained.
“Oh, I’m relieved. I think,” I said and Channing laughed again.
“Don’t worry. He will probably try his way with you a few times but I don’t think he will be a problem. And if he is…well, I’m here, Angel,” he winked at me.
“Thank you, Channing,” I said with a smile.
We both realized at the same time the bar area had gotten crowded during our conversation.
“Oh, I’m sorry I kept you from your work. I’ll go soon, you take care of your customers,” I said.
“They probably missed me,” he said, winking at me.
“Your drink is on the house. Enjoy, Angel,” he said before he turned back to the crowd.
