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“I’ve witnessed three girls disappear at different times,” he finished his sentence.
“Disappeared how?” I asked. My hands were shaking, I linked my fingers together to stop it.
“They left without a word. One day, they just didn’t come to the club.”
“Maybe they quit the job?” I said as a question.
“Yeah, that’s what they told me every time, but I feel like something is missing. They were different before they disappeared. Three of them acted the same. They were so cheerful and energetic but then, they changed like someone pushed a button. They shut themselves out and acted weird. I don’t know how to explain it clearly, but they looked so nervous and jumpy. I didn’t realize it back then, but I noticed this after they disappeared,” he said and I could see it was hard for him to explain what he thought.
“Do you remember the girls’ names?”
“Yeah. The first one was a dancer, her name was Riley. The second one disappeared eight months later. She was a waitress in the club. What was her name? Umm…right, Annabel. And the last girl disappeared two years ago. Her name was Angel,” he said.
I knew what I would hear when I asked that question but hearing her name now…I felt like someone was obstructing my air supply.
“And I was afraid you’d be the next one when I first saw you. Because you had what they all had. That’s why I kept telling you to be careful,” he continued.
“I have what they had? What do you mean?”
“You demand attention, V. Just like the others. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying you’re seeking it out. I’m saying you draw everyone’s attention just by being yourself and doing nothing. All three before you had the same thing.”
“So you think something happened to them in the club?”
“I don’t know. I don’t have any proof of my suspicions. They are all just gut feelings you probably shouldn’t take me too seriously. Because even I don’t believe myself,” he looked as confused as he sounded.
“Okay, thank you for telling me all that, Zac,” I told him and got out of the car.
As soon as I stepped into the club I bumped into a hard chest.
“Whoa, love! Missed me much?” I heard Will’s smug voice.
“Will…” I murmured and tried to get rid of his arms.
“Violet, I need you for a business meeting.” Will said when I got away from him.
“A business meeting? Okay, your office?”
“No. We need to go to another club. I know I didn’t tell you that before but it’s so important and we’re getting late.”
“Another club? Why do you need me to be there?” I asked. I frowned while waiting his answer.
“First, that club has different dancers and we’ll watch their shows. You can catch something new from them, you’re very talented. But beside that, I’ll need your advice in hiring a new dancer.”
Fair enough, I thought.
“You’re thinking of hiring a new dancer? Why?”
He gave me a look from head to toe and back up before answering.
“For a replacement,” he said with an annoyed huff but before I could figure out what he meant he continued, “To give something different to the club and I can afford one more dancer. Sage and you won’t work as much as you do if I have one more dancer.”
“Okay. We need to go now?”
“Yep, we’ll be late if we don’t leave here now,” he said and opened the door for me.
“Wait! Just you and me? No one will join us?” I swallowed my nerves.
“Yes, Violet. Why? Am I making you nervous?” he asked smugly.
