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I woke up from the loud noise and the light reflecting my eyes. Just like what I told my mother last night, I didn't come home. I went to the apartment I rented and slept there the following end of my shift.

Ever since I worked on that place, I made sure to take my own apartment since there will be times where I may end up in a huge dispute with my mom. Besides, all of my things are here, even the strap I use whenever I dance on the club.

"Nazi, can I please get your share of the rent already? I lost at the gambling station because my wife scolded me again." The voice was followed by a knock on the door. It was Aling Nena's husband.

I lazily grabbed my wallet from the inside of my purse and took out the three thousand bill, I got last night. It was a tip I got from my service. This is just a bonus, my salary at the club differs every night.

"Mang Gabo, here's my sure. I'm sorry," I said and with an embarrassed look on my face, reached out my hand to give him the money.

"Thanks," he replied followed by immediately turning his back on me. I, on the other hand closed the door.

I'm sure his wife's going to get mad at me again but what should I do? He's already here to collect my share.

The only time I could go home is when I'm able to pay for our electrical and water bill followed by grocery allowance every week. But since my mother's temper is getting worst, I have no choice but to stay here.

My father's death anniversary is fast approaching that's why I know why she's acting like that.

I just lowered my gaze on the ground when I suddenly felt my phone vibrating. I quickly checked who it was, only to see Papi's name written on it.

This is a first.

Usually, he'd be with his boyfriend, at this hour; the bouncer of the club.

I answered the call and put my phone across my ear.

"What do you want?" I asked on the other line while combing my hair with my finger.

"Girl, someone reserved you again! Make sure to come to the club early today! They mentioned that the person who rented you, took you for a one week reservation!"

My eyes widened for a second before a smile drew on my lips.

What?

"You're going to earn loads of money again! Big time!" Papi added which made me shook my head.

"Alright, alright, I got it. I'm sure the two of you are enjoying your time right now," I said.

"Whatever! He actually sucked me earlier and ugh! But still, I prefer his hole so--"

"That's so gross! Okay, bye!" My forehead was creasing when I clicked the end button.

Damn, sometimes, I don't know how I became friends with him.

A sigh escaped my lips when my thoughts returned to Papi's words earlier.

Who would rent me so far as to take one week?

A smile was flashed onto my lips as I stared at my cabinet. The clothes across my room were filled of dresses with such sexy touches to it.

What should I wear later?

As my hands slid through the cabinet to search for some clothes, I noticed a simple sleeveless crop top and high-waisted short. I took the two from the shelves and partnered it with my old school vans.

This was a pair of shoes I've been keeping for years.

I was planning to go to school today to enroll myself since I'm able to get sufficient money for my first semester plus, a regular job where I could continue to earn.

I quickly hit the showers and dried my hair. I then put a lip balm onto my lips to avoid it from getting dry. Papi mentioned it before that I have such dry lips and so I have to use it at all times.

When I was done, I also grabbed my glasses and put it across my eyes. My eyesight has never been that good. If I don't wear it, I have a hard time reading, especially those which are plastered faraway.

I wore my backpack around my shoulders and let my hair sway down onto my back.

"Aling Nena, your husband already collected my fee today. I already paid him up, I'll be going now," I said shortly and with that, the look on her face sunk and she immediately went to their room. They'll probably argue again.

I didn't want them to fight but if I don't tell her, there is a chance that I might pay double the rent; that would be ridiculous.

When I finally went out of the door, I noticed the dark sky. It's not raining but it seems that it will in the coming hour.

...

"Nazi, you're finally here! We have been dead worry about you!" It was Jana who spoke, she was wearing civilian since it’s a free day today.

"Yes, I was actually planning to enroll today and shift courses." Just as I said those words, I was suddenly greeted by Dana with a tight embrace.

She was wearing her hair into pigtails while wearing a cheer dance uniform.

She then sat across the grassy field of the university.

"Ugh! I don't want this anymore, the training is so hard!"

A smile flashed through my lips as Effryn also gave me a hug from behind. It looked like he also smelled my shampoo from across my hair.

It's a good thing I took a shower.

"E-Effryn what are you doing? That's so embarrassing!" I complained although they only chuckled. He only tightened his grip around my back. 

It's embarrassing because he is from a rich family plus he's one of the soccer stars of our team! I'm just trying to avoid any scenes so that I wouldn't get caught up in some sort of a love affair or something. 

"I miss you, Nazi. You never replied to any of my texts nor calls," he said. "I told you, I'll support you financially because I wouldn't want to see you suffering from work," he added. I was still trying to remove his hands around my neck. 

Tss. This man. 

I wasn't able to remove it anymore when he buried his head onto my neck. 

I let out a deep sigh. "You don't have to do that, Effryn," I said. I could feel his breath against my skin. "Firstly, we're not lovers, alright? And second, I am not your responsibility." 

I suddenly heard my friends go "Oww," as I rolled my eyes on the other side. 

"Looks like you got roasted again, Go." It was Shana who spoke. "You have been courting her for a year now yet it doesn't look like she's interested in you," she added. 

My eyes widened for a second because of her words. It might hurt Effryn's feelings and so I immediately cut in. 

"It's not that I don't like him, alright?" I said in defense. "I...I just became busy. I had no choice but to become the bread winner of our family, I have to earn money for my allowance, our everyday expenses and for my brother's tuition," I explained. At that moment, he finally lets go off me from behind and then walks to my side. He then put his arm around my shoulders. 

I put on a wry smile. 

If only, he knows what work I do at night... he'll probably walk away and never turn back anymore. 

My forehead creased when I noticed all of them laugh at my words. What's funny? 

"But still, Effryn is stuck in friend zone, Nazi," Dana exclaimed. "He's crazy when it comes to you, pretty girl with gray eyes," she teases. She then takes a sip of a beer in a can. 

My friends are actually related to each other; they all cousins and if you compare my life to them, they wouldn't wish for anything else. They have everything; a perfect life with no financial worries. 

"I'm okay with it guys, it doesn't matter," he suddenly cuts in. "As long as she's with me, I'm alright." Because of his words, it felt a little hot. I avoided I contact with him and turned away. It's probably because everyone is teasing us. Damn.

Just as everyone on our circle of friends laughed, a voice suddenly interrupts my thoughts. Effryn was talking but it seemed as though I couldn't understand anything at those few seconds. 

"She's mine," the man utters as my eyes landed on him. He was leaning on his car while staring right back at me. 

When I confirmed that he was indeed talking about me, a shiver ran down my spine. A smirk crept into his lips which made my throat feel dry. 

He still hadn't move away from his car nor flinched at all. 

Who the hell is that man?

"Hey Nazi, are you okay? We've been teasing you and Effryn yet you're just there spacing out." Effryn pulled her out of her own thoughts as a flash of a camera suddenly catches my attention. 

It was Dana. For some reason, they were all closing onto the two of us, including Effryn's teammates. 

"Change your clothes, Effryn," I said. I did my best not to show that I was affected by their action. The man only nods his head and then put his chin across my shoulders. "What?" I asked, looking at him. 

"It's nothing," he said. 

"Go and take a shower already. Make sure to change your clothes before going to the admin," I added and immediately stepped away from him. I started walking away. 

"Wait! I'll escort you once I finish taking a shower!" I didn't argue with him anymore despite wanting to refuse. I know he'll just keep insisting himself and so I have no choice but to stay quiet and nod my head.

...

"Nazi, good thing you came early today! Come here and we'll put your skin into a massage first!" Papi immediately exclaimed, the moment I entered the backdoor of the building. 

"Wait a second, girl! Let me fix myself first!" I replied and then put down my things. "I just came from the university. I'll be going to school again starting next month," I proudly announced. 

"That's great news! It's a good thing you made a choice. You shouldn't hope for your future in here since you'll need a secured job with a proper income! Plus, you have to learn how to dance first, said the Madam!" He then pulls me towards another room.

The only clothes I am wearing are sports bra and sweat shorts. This is the usual clothing I wear since whenever I dance, I have to strip for a tease. 

"I'll go out for a few minutes, I need to fix something," Papi says. "Just remember, after two songs go to the third floor immediately, alright?" I only nodded my head as an agreement and started my warming up. 

I was staring at my reflection on the mirror. 

Truthfully, if you look at me, I have some curves I could be proud of. It is something I carefully treasure and how I have underdeveloped abs. Looking closely to my selective regions, you can notice my waist which looks wider than usual and my buttocks with a size of 38. 

My eyes then landed towards my chest; a size of 36B. 

Meanwhile, even if my room isn't air-conditioned, my skin is as smooth as a porcelain and as white as milk. My hair, on the other hand is soft and curly at the edges and eyes that looked beautiful, especially when reflected by the sun rays; a color of gray hues. 

As I removed my eyeglasses, I placed it at the corner of my clothes. I always remove it whenever I dance since it may get in the way or might fall while I move around. 

There is a chair at the middle of the room where I practice dancing. I imagine a man sitting there, watching my actions as I move around. I started flexing my body, sliding, seducing. 

This is my daily routine; a practice where I chant man in my thoughts. 

I'm already used to this since I've been doing it for a while now; deluding of a man, wanting to touch and have his way on me, it's no longer hard. 

After a long while, I darted my eyes on the chair and walked as though someone was watching me. I slowly crept down to reach my foot and then touched my upper body with my hands. When my limbs touched the garter of my shorts, I immediately swayed my waist on the side and run towards the chair to grind my ass. 

Just as I was practicing, my thoughts suddenly brought me towards that night. My body suddenly became hot and I could remember everything we did; the way he touched and teased me, the way he looked at me, everything. 

I unconsciously bit my lower lip and roughly walked away from the chair. I turned away from it and then twerk. This is actually the first time I did it and I didn't think it would be successful. 

After that, I lifted my thigh and then circled towards the chair. I moved my body to the rhyme of the music and entrancingly swayed. It was something that all men's eyes wouldn't want to miss. 

Something that would make them beg me to be with them. 

It's a good thing that I know how to dance since if not for that, they wouldn't have had a choice and just throw me on an empty room and have several men have their ways with me. 

I also do not want that to happen and so I've worked hard improving and dancing. 

Just as I closed my eyes to feel the music flow through my movement, a voice suddenly interrupted me. 

"Wow, you're great!" With a surprised look on my face, I immediately widened my eyes and turned around. It was a man with a proud look on his face, clapping. He was wearing long sleeve and fitted jeans; a man with a messy hair. 

"L-Lord Christ?" When I finally recognized the person, I couldn't help but stammer, mentioning his name. He was smirking at me before he threw a bottle of water. 

"T-Thank you," I replied. 

The man then turns towards his friend which again stunned me. 

This time, I couldn't utter a word as he enters the room with the boss' son. 

"What can you say, Dave?" Christ says to his friend. 

He was the inspiration to my dancing earlier. He's actually friends with him?

"She's good, I like the way she dances," the man called Dave commented and then looked directly into my eyes. "She moves as though she has it natural." A devilish grin then emerged onto his lips that made me feel a shiver down my spine. 

The way he's just looking at me, gave my body the warmth, I couldn't ask for more. 

Fuck. 

"I want."