Chapter 31
“Really?” Iris asked, still in tears, but now with a glimmer of hope.
“Yes, I’ll talk to my boss and get back to you,” Skylar promised.”I would appreciate that so much. Thank you,” Iris said, wiping her eyes.
Iris was 19, and about to graduate from high school. Her mother was getting sicker, but she hid it well.
Iris received a mail from a Fashion school, she quickly opened it to read through it.
She has been accepted to a prestigious fashion school in New York, she was overjoyed as she and Sky danced and screamed around the room in excitement but the joy was overshadowed by her mother’s deteriorating health, she had to decline the offer so she could take care of her mother.
The following day, Skylar prepared for work at the club, a big, lavish establishment where wealthy men came to entertain themselves with the help of the pretty strippers.
The club was glamorous, with glittering lights, plush seats, and an air of luxury and indulgence. Skylar changed into a black, shining lingerie before heading out to meet Mama Peepee, the club’s manager.
Mama Peepee was a kind but tough woman, known for her no-nonsense attitude and her ever-present cigarette.
“Mama Peepee, I need to talk to you,” Skylar began nervously.
“Speak, Sky. You don’t have much time. You need to be out there,” Mama Peepee replied, exhaling a cloud of thick smoke.
“There’s someone I want to bring in tomorrow. She needs this job,” Skylar said, her voice trembling slightly.
“No, Sky, you know my girls here are enough. I don’t want to add another yet,” Mama Peepee started, but Skylar interrupted.
“Please, Mama Pee, she needs this job. You’ll like her when you see her. She’s got a nice body, trust me,” Skylar pressed.Content © NôvelDrama.Org.
Mama Peepee shook her head, still puffing on her cigarette. “Oh, Sky. All right, fine. Bring her in tomorrow.”Skylar hugged Mama Peepee tightly. “Thank you, thank you! You’re the best!” she exclaimed, kissing her on the cheek.
Mama Peepee smiled slightly. “Now get to work, silly girl.”
The next morning, Iris was a bundle of nerves. She dressed in a corporate outfit, complete with office pants and a chiffon top, her hair in a messy bun, and flat shoes.
She even brought along her certificates and CV. Skylar couldn’t stop laughing at her.
“You don’t need all of this,” Skylar said, shaking her head. “I told you already.”
“What kind of work doesn’t need my certificate? How will they review me?” Iris insisted. “Please, let’s just go, Sky.”
Reluctantly, Skylar let her dress as she wanted. They took a bus and soon arrived at the club. Confusion was written all over Iris’s face as she looked around.”What are we doing here, Sky?” Iris asked, bewildered.
“This is the place. Come on,” Skylar replied, leading her inside. Iris’s confusion turned to shock as she took in the club’s opulent interior. The plush seats, glittering lights, and the unmistakable air of luxury and indulgence were overwhelming.
As the night went on, she began to relax a little. The other girls were not friendly and laughed at Iris, at the slightest mistake.
Skylar stayed by her side, guiding her.
Mama Peepee watched from the sidelines, nodding approvingly as Iris started to find her footing. By the end of the night, Iris was exhausted but proud of herself.
She had made it through her first shift, after much back and forth and the money she earned gave her a sense of hope. Maybe, just maybe, she could find a way to save her mother.
The next morning, Iris woke up feeling a mix of emotions. She had taken a big step, but the reality of her new job was still sinking in. She got up and went to check on her mother, who was still weak but stable.
Skylar came into the room with a smile. “How are you feeling?”
“Tired, but okay,” Iris replied. “Thank you for helping me. I don’t know what I’d do without you.”
“We’re in this together,” Skylar said, hugging her. “We’ll get through it. One step at a time.”As Iris looked at her mother, she felt a renewed sense of determination.
She would do whatever it took to save her, even if it meant stepping out of her comfort zone and facing challenges she never imagined. She was not alone, and with Skylar by her side, she felt ready to take on the world.
Present Day****************
Ryan was still shocked to see that Iris was a virgin.
“But how is that even possible?” He questioned himself.
“She’s a stripper and a whore, there is something fishy and I must find out.
He picked up his phone and dialed a number.
“I want everything Iris reported to me when she started stripping, how long, I want every detail” With that he hung up.
Later that day, Iris decided she needed to confront Ryan.
She couldn’t lock up herself forever, and she needed to set some boundaries. She found him in his study, staring at his laptop, deep in thought.
“Ryan,” she said, her voice steady but firm. He looked up, surprise flickering in his eyes. “Iris, I…..”
“Don’t,” she interrupted. “I’m not here to hear your excuses. I just need you to know that what happened last night can never happen again.
You took something from me, something I can never get back.”
“I know,” he said quietly. “And I’m sorry.”
“Sorry doesn’t change anything,” she replied. “I need you to respect my boundaries from now on.
I’ll stay here because of the contract, but we need to keep our distance.”Ryan nodded, a look of regret on his face. “I understand. And I’ll do my best to respect that.”
Iris turned to leave, feeling a sense of empowerment. She had taken the first step towards reclaiming her life. It wouldn’t be easy, but she was determined to find her way back to her dreams.
As she walked out of his study, she felt a glimmer of hope. She would rebuild her life, one step at a time. And no matter how difficult it would be, she would find her way back to the dreams she had as a little girl.