I was sincerely shocked when Tessy said.
"I am a strip dancer"
I could feel my jaw drop and my eyes sparkled with shock. I was about to say
"fuck that's irritating, it stinks"
But I wanted to hear her out so I held back my words. Who would believe that Tessy made her cool money dirty. Shit I just want a decent life, peaceful and enjoyable.
It's been a week since she told me about that. But I can't go back to Ray. He is disgusting and may probably want to fuck me one day because I don't think he sees me as his daughter. I definitely do not see him as a Dad though.
When eating snacks, I realize Tessy made it through sex work, even the food, water, space, comfort.
What the heck? I have always been lost in thought since Tessy let me know what she does. But she looks so decent and someone would even advise his or her child to act like Tessy.
Outside her work, she displays a well brought up lady but who would..
Aria? Aria? I jolted back to reality and saw Tessy staring at me.
Aria, What's wrong?
Erm nothing" I replied
"You can't tell me that Aria, your coffee is getting cold and I have been here looking at you" Tess said worried
I just need to have some rest Tess"
Ok I will be back tomorrow morning just take care of yourself" Tess said and gave me a hug from the back as she ruffled my hair.
Okay Tessy" I bid her good bye
I stayed at home all alone and that's how I have been mostly all through my stay with Tessy. It made the thought of joining Tessy creep into my mind. I want to make money too . I had been restless but for God sake
I think I should just go find some decent work around. Besides, Las Vegas has lots of jobs. I could probably work as an office attendant. Besides I could do some paperwork and others or just work in a restaurant, there are plenty of 5 star restaurants here.
As I said this in my mind I felt relieved, obviously smiling. I walked to my room, showered and dressed up. Staring at the mirror I could see beauty. But I hope this is really gonna be good. Well I will give it a try.
***
NOVA Soiree
Ahem... The office assistant cleared his throat
"You have to see the manager first, it's not in my place to tell you anything ma'am"He said pointing at the Manager's office. We have specific rules here" he added.
Some doors away, I could see the office clearly as it was glassy.
Knock knock, why isn't anyone replying? For fuck sake I have been knocking. I slightly opened the door and walked in.
"I didn't ask you to come in "The man said coldly without lifting his face from the paper work.
"Ohm I am sorry for badging in, I thought you couldn't hear me" I said not truly sorry for coming in so he could hear me knocking since? He is not nice at all.
"You can see I am busy, you should come back next time" The man said again, his voice clipped and impatient.
I know I'm calm but politeness is a two way street. If you can't act politely neither would I. Could you imagine? This man didn't even look at me before sending me out.
"I am sorry I really came from a long way, I can't just go" I told him.
"Then get lost"
I was shocked by his words. Now staring at me with his eyes emitting coldness.
What? "You can't just send me out like that."
I was actually freezing from his cold stare. But I would admit he's a looker. However, if he acts like this erm …
"Use the door," he blurted out, pointing at the door.
"Excuse me?"
"Do you want me to get the security to escort you?" The manager kept being cold.
I already knew I couldn't get a job here. So I decided to tell him a piece of my mind.
"Hey Mr, you're too rude. Is that how you treat people?" He was looking at me with shock. I guess no one has ever spoken to him like that. "How did you become the manager here with your hostile manner?
"Security, can you come here right now?" He hit his desk as he spoke angrily through the phone.
"Nova Soiree is an event planning institution for affluent clients and not a silly person like you." He blurted, actually standing now. You could see the rays of anger on his face.
I still stood my ground "you weren't even a little polite because you thought of me as silly but you are the silly one here. You didn't...
"Ma'am please leave the office" I turned and saw one of the security pleading with me to leave.
You don't beg her, just drag her out, she's a low life." The manager ranted
Low life? Did he just call me that?
I was actually dragged out to the entrance of Nova soiree. I was standing there biting my lower lip. Did I just overreact or was I right? What position do I even have to talk back to him? What a waste of a day.
I just found myself dumb till I got home still thinking of what I could do with my life.
A young lady of eighteen. I still have to try, I have to get a decent job somehow.
I went straight to the kitchen, washed my hands and ate some snacks then went to my room, with music in my ear. I slept off. It was so deep that I woke up the next morning.