Chapter 13: Chapter 13

With Archibald still on his business trip and Joseph showing up like he did, my mood was all over the place. The only person I felt could bring me back down to earth was Archibald. I missed my man.

With Lauren and I getting closer by the day, working at the strip club had become more fun. She helped me create routines for whenever Mack gave me stage time.

Lauren and I had gone shopping together and taken a trip to the spell. Well-needed girl time.

"You know with all the money you've been making from solo dancing on the stage, you should look at some apartments in the city." Lauren suggested, we were doing our make up in the locker room, getting ready for work.

Lauren was right. My bank account had made it to the double digits in the thousands. I could afford it.

"They have some openings in my building. I could show you around. Come home with me tonight." Lauren told me.

"Okay, I'll meet you there. I have to get some clothes from my place."?