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Funny thing, the only class Hayden didn’t sit in was Finance. The class Curtis and I share. I know Hayden it was intentional he didn’t sit in that class. I will ask him about it later.
Every day, I get closer to wanting to quit. Hayden pays the rent on my apartment. He has made it so all I have to focus on is the $150k debt. My Honda sold for $5k. I have the $10k I made from Hayden’s birthday party and $10k Hayden paid me the night I ran away from him. I have the $30k from the London trip and the recent $20k at lunch. I have $75k left to pay. I didn’t tell Hayden the bills were originally $200k.
Hayden and I only have dinner with his parents. I’m aware I can’t hide from his friends forever. I will tell Hayden to invite his friends to dinner next week. I need to swallow my embarrassment for my husband. Hayden was sitting in his usual booth when I approached. Three strippers were arguing about who was going to dance for him.
“Ladies, ladies!” I was waiting on Scrumptious,” he stated through gritted teeth staring at me.
“I thank you for bringing my drinks.” Hayden gave them each $500.”
“Thanks, daddy!” they sang walking away, rolling their eyes at me.
I rolled my eyes back. “Fucking bitches.”
I stepped over to Hayden. “You can’t come here anymore. The ladies know we are dating. Now they are putting the moves on you.”
Hayden pulled me onto his lap. “Don’t be so dramatic baby.” He kissed my arm.
“They are just a little jealous. I hate to hear I’m still your boyfriend.”
“Baby, I can’t tell them we are married. Any way our life is our business outside of here. Hayden, I’m down to $75k, I’ll probably take some extra shifts so I can quit before August.
Hayden flashed a fake smile. I could feel his anger. I placed my hand over his. Hayden I’m trying.”
“Yeah.”
“Hayden, that’s it?”
“Yeah, baby that’s it. I don’t want to talk about it. I came back in to the strip club to make sure motherfuckers don’t go too far. Be sure to look at me when you make some of those signature moves. I’ll give you some of this good dick you crave.”
My entire face lit up. “I can’t wait baby.” I leaned in close melting my lips within his. I’m not supposed to touch him like this, but I couldn’t help it.
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Hey, Scrumptious.”
“Karena, what’s going on girl?”
She sat next to me at my make-up station.
“Did you tell Hayden, Bryce wants to talk to him and clear the air about telling Vicky who you are?”
“Nope. And I’m not going to. Hayden would have told his family when he was ready.” I applied my last fake eye lash.
“Tell Bryce he knows where he works.”
Karena grabbed my arm, pulling me close. “Do it for your favorite cousin. Speaking of cousins Sierra’s ex Jeremy is here tonight.”
I rolled my eyes. “If he touches me the wrong way again I’m going to fucking lose it!”
“Girl, tell Maurice. He will take care of him. I hate how athletes and actors behave. They think they can man handle us and fuck us.”
“He is our cousins ex-husband.”
“So! Ex is the keyword. He ain’t family no more!”
“You’re right. I’m going to warn him he better not get out of line.”
“So, um you got me or what?”
I laughed. “Yes, Bitch I got you!”
We laughed. She threw her arm around my neck, kissing my cheek before hitting the stage.
I gave myself, a good once over making sure my make-up was flawless. The red glitter one-piece swimsuit with the back out was perfect. It’s one of my favorites. Guaranteed to make a lot of money tonight.
CHAPTER FORTY-THREE
HAYDEN
Tonight, I set a plan in motion. I was going dark. Lydia’s stripping career ends tonight. There was a sense of calm in the night air. You know what they say ‘the calm before the storm.’ Friday nights, in Buckhead are always crawling with locals and tourists. I watched their jovial faces through my spy spectacles from the roof top of my condo. I wished Lydia and I were mixed into the crowd tonight. I would have enjoyed taking her to the clubs a few blocks over and dancing the night away. I dropped my head against my arms, resting against the balcony’s banister. What the fuck am I doing? Am I about to blow up my marriage?
