Sophia nodded and left to go get all of the items on her list.It would mean taking a big chunk out of her account, but it was worth it.
As predicted, as soon as she informed her manager she was leaving, she was removed from the following week's schedule.That suited Sophia just fine.
A week after filling out all the paperwork, she was walking into Club Elysium for her first night of work.Glancing at the stage, she couldn't wait to step out on it and give it her all.
“Welcome newbie,” she heard as she stepped into the dressing room.
“Thanks, I think,” she responded and stuck her tongue out at Rose, who'd been the one who spoke.
“You know Sinner is going to—”
“I don't care," Sophia said, cutting Rose off.“I'm an adult.I can work wherever I want to, damn it.”
“I'm just saying, but you're right.You're a grown ass woman,” Rose agreed.
Sophia let the conversation drop so she could get ready for her first performance.Her purple bustier was trimmed in black leather, which had gunmetal silver grommets, and a series of thin straps that connected the bustier to a black leather collar with the same gunmetal grommets.She had black spandex ‘hot pants’ similar to what cheerleaders wore, and completed the outfit with black thigh highs that had purple bows on them.
When she strutted out onto the stage for the first time, exhilaration filled her.While she enjoyed graphics design, this, being on stage and performing, filled her with passion.
“Oh my gods, I had no idea how awesome that was going to be,” she practically squealed once she'd finished and headed back to the dressing room.
“There's nothing like it,” Rose replied.“Having such a great boss is the cherry on top.”
“Agreed!”She still had three more performances for the night, and couldn't wait to get back on stage.
Chapter Four
Axel
He needed a break from the sweetbutts at the club.More and more, he was finding himself annoyed with them.He was even having trouble with bedding any of them, because he kept seeing Sophia's face if he closed his eyes.He was well and truly fucked if he couldn't get her out of his head.
Not wanting to go to the clubhouse, he headed into Hartford to Club Elysium.
After finding a place to park, he made his way inside and went straight to the bar for a drink.He was just taking a sip of his whiskey when he nearly choked on it as Sophia stepped out onto the stage.What the fuck was she doing up there?
He downed his drink and stalked to where Indi stood.
“What the hell is she doing?”he asked, motioning toward the stage.
“What does it look like, Axel?She's dancing,” Indi replied.
“What the fuck, Indi?She's too young to be up there!”
Indi laughing wasn't the reaction he'd expected.
“She's an adult, Axel, and she's a damn good dancer.Get over yourself.”
She waved him away and he knew better than to try and argue with her.Instead, he waited and bided his time.He knew Sophia would have a couple more performances, so he ordered another whiskey, found a seat, and nursed the drink until her final number.
Then, as she left the stage, he made his way to the hall that led to the dressing room.There was definitely a plus to knowing the owner.
“Sophia.”
Just her name, but it was enough to have her whirling around, her hand going to her throat.
“Gods, Axel!You almost gave me a heart attack!What are you doing back here?”
“Looking for you.What the hell do you think you're doing?”he growled.
