CHAPTER 95RUBY'S POV That night, I stayed back in the hospital with Clarissa and Sally. I was supposed to head to the club but I decided to fuck it all and do what I wanted for once.Mostly because I now had a new job and didn't care much about my stripper job any longer. I wanted to feel the thrill of being free to do what I wanted while still being employed by the club and even though it was being spent in a hospital, it was with the ones I loved… my family.Avery kept on calling me repeatedly obviously to know why I wasn't at the club to work since Dax had left but I ignored them and she stopped calling when she finally got the message.So together with Clarissa, and Sally, we had takeout for dinner then Sally had her bath with my and Clarissa's help so her injury doesn't get wet and after that, we both tucked her into bed to sleep before we made ourselves comfortable on the couches in the ward.I was still ecstatic about the surprise from Dax so I couldn't stop grinning while I
CHAPTER 96RUBY'S POVWalking into my room, I shut the door behind me before placing my phone on the vanity so I could take a bath and get dressed but then my phone began to ring again and when I took a look, it was Avery. I rolled my eyes in response when I saw she was the one then I turned around to head for the bathroom and a voice-mail came in from her immediately the phone stopped ringing. “You'd better get your ass over to the club right now and explain why you weren't here last night, Magenta, or lord help me, I'm going to find you by all means just to hear whatever bullshit explanation you have to say to me. And get this, I am so pissed so you'd better get here today!” Her voice yelled out from my phone, the anger she claimed she felt, evident in her words and I stopped in my tracks while freezing all over. Slowly, I turned around to look at my phone as I realized how angry she must be and I rushed toward my phone.Then I quickly sent a message to her to let her know that
CHAPTER 97RUBY'S POV I felt like I was floating on clouds while I drove my way back home. I couldn't stop smiling or humming along to the song that played from the radio and when I got to a traffic light where I had to stop, I even danced along for a moment before I continued to drive.I felt like the happiest person alive. Like nothing could deter my good mood and even though I was still feeling guilty about selling Dax's plan for a partnership to Dennis, I trusted Dennis to keep it a secret for me so Dax wouldn't find out during his investigation. I knew he was going to do his part since I did him a huge favor by giving him what he wanted, which was to feel superior to Dax in the industry… even if it was going to be momentary and I began to consider Clarissa's advice. Maybe I could tell Dennis I was done with the deal and be out of it for good… regardless, I did my part as we agreed and I believed once was enough.I arrived home and had my car parked before I got down and headed
CHAPTER 98RUBY'S POV The next day came so swiftly and my alarm woke me up. I groaned while reaching for my phone and when I checked the time, it was 10 am already.Quickly, I got out of bed and headed for the bathroom where I cleaned myself up for the day before changing into a simple pair of jeans and a shirt then I left for the kitchen and Clarissa was making pancakes while Sally watched her.“Good morning family” I chirped and they both looked at me before smiling so I did the same.“You're finally up. I was beginning to think you wanted to wake up by noon” Clarissa said to me and I rolled my eyes while grabbing an apple to eat.Even if I wasn't a masked dancer who was pressured into sticking to a particular weight and shape anymore, I still had to stay fit for my health.“I guess it's the exhaustion from the past couple days. Don't worry, my body is about to get used to the new timing I'll have from now on since I won't be working late anymore” I told Clarissa and she nodded whi
CHAPTER 99RUBY'S POV It was easy to get a good parking spot when I arrived at Dax's company and when I got to the entrance this time, I was welcomed warmly by the security because everyone knew who I was and what I was to Dax ever since the last time I came to his office.I cast the security a brief smile before making my way into the elevator and pressing the button to the first floor. Then I took my phone out of my bag and dialed Dax's number and he picked up on the first ring.I smiled to myself on realizing he must have been waiting for my call and it felt exhilarating once again to know I had a man who was that crazy over me. It felt new and exciting… It made me feel special.“Hello darling, are you on your way to the company already or are you still home? I could come and get you once I'm done with this meeting if you want” he spoke first and I grinned helplessly while my stomach fluttered furiously.The man was so good at getting me flattered and moved by every word and act o
CHAPTER 100RUBY'S POV The gallery was astounding and Miss Garnet made it even more interesting as she told us the backstory of each painting and picture taken that hung on the walls of the gallery. If I could stay for additional hours, I wouldn't mind because I was captivated.“I see you're really enjoying the walk around the gallery, Miss Sinclair” she began while we stood in front of a picture about nature and I smiled shyly when I saw she noticed.“I can't help but get lost in pictures when I see them, Miss Garnet. They tell stories and most of them make you wish you were in that moment to experience it too” I told her and she smiled while staring at me so closely.“I like that… I bet you're going to have a nice time here with us when you join us all” she replied and I grinned.My intuition was right after all, we really did like each other and were both getting along so well. I looked at Dax who was watching me with adoration in his eyes and my smile grew wider.“Thanks to my boy
CHAPTER 101RUBY'S POVSally was beaming when we arrived at where she was staying before I'd come to pick her up and I mirrored her happy smile once she walked out the door of their apartment and ran I to my arms for a hug.“I missed you” she whined in my arms while playing with my hair and I kissed her on the forehead before looking at her.“I missed you too, love. Did you have fun?” I asked her and she nodded immediately which made me relieved to know that she had a nice stay with them while I was gone.I finally looked at the parents and their son who stood before them and I smiled at him too which made his smile grow wider on seeing me best at him. Then I looked up at his parents and compared to how uptight they looked back in the hospital the first time they showed up, they were more relaxed this time.“Thanks for taking care of dally and making sure she had fun. I really needed the help” I thanked them and they shook their heads like it meant nothing.Then I turned to Dax and h
CHAPTER 102RUBY'S POV Clarissa finally closed the cafe, her employee left too and Simon arrived too a few minutes after she called him to show up. So everyone was present and we were all ready to talk about when we would leave for New York while we ate the pastries that Clarissa served us for dinner.“Simon, where were you? I was worried when you left without letting me know” Clarissa asked him as she sat beside him.“I left you a message to let you know I was gone since you were busy. I guess you didn't see it” he replied and she quickly whipped her phone out of her pocket to check and she smiled at him after seeing the message he sent.“Sorry. I haven't had the time to check my phone since I opened up the cafe” she told him and he kissed her on the temple in front of us which made me smile.“It's nothing, love. That's happens” he whispered and they both smiled even wider at each other. I remembered my guess about him leaving her a message and I was glad that I was right afterall.