Maya's Pov.
It's been a week now since I was working at the club.
I was still kinda surprised that I had been asked to quit my performance upstage. I heard it was a client order.
Who the heck gives such demanding order in this era.
Not like I didn't like it though... I wasn't just comfortable with the idea that someone I don't even know is dictating my life without my permission.
"Maya, I heard you won't be performing upstage again" Steph asked me .
"Yeah" I shrugged .
"Why?" She asked me.
"I am just as ignorant ad you are" I replied.
"But I heard it was a client order" she said.
"Sure, you knew and still asking" I almost blurt.
"I am not sure for now" I said.
"Maya, be at the managers office in thirty minutes" Carly informed me.
"ok"
After what seemed like thirty minutes I went into the managers office.
"I'm sure you've heard that you are not to perform upstage again"the manager said.
" Yea,can I ask why?"
"it's a client's order,an influential one at that"he said .
" And I guess I don't have a say in that?"I asked.
" I thought you ought to be glad hearing this?"he asked .
" It's not that,it's just that it feels creepy when someone I don't even know is familiar with me and even dictating my life"I said.
" It's the man in room 106",he informed.
"W-what, why?" I asked.
"He would be here later, maybe you get to ask him yourself". He said.
"But what if he wants the service of another stripper?" I asked.
"Let's wait till then" he said.
"What does he wants in return?" I asked .
"Nothing,at least he didn't mention anything" he snapped obviously frustrated by my questions.
"There is no such thing as free lunch even in free town"I snapped back .
Woww, the audacity of me making a comeback at my boss.
"I'm sorry sir" I apologized.
If there was one thing I was against was rude talking at my superiors.
"Fine, just go" he said with a wave of hands.
I left the room as I shut the door.
"What did he say?" Steph chirped making me jolt.
"You scared me" I said eyeing her.
"Sorry love, so what did he say?" She asked again.
"Nothing for you to know" I said walking out.
"Maya, attend to the guest on VIP room 30" Carly said .
"Who is he?" I asked.
"Seems like a business tycoon, fifty years old" she added making me choke.
"W-what! Can I not go please? "I begged.
" Sorry, but you have to"she said.
I walked towards the room afraid of what was to come as I had a feeling things wouldn't turn out well.
I turned the doorknob open as the smell of tobacco hit my nostrils.
"Hey pretty" the man said to me .
"Hey" I replied back.
"Come over here and don't waste any more time baby" he said hoarsely.
" No,I can't"I replied stepping backwards.
" Don't be afraid,I promise to treat you well"he said.
" No,let me go please"I begged as he immediately pushed me to the bed and started pulling off his clothes.
"God,how did I get myself to this point.i just pray that God helps me" and immediately as if God heard my prayers the door was kicked opened.
" Get your fucking filthy hands off her"
Wait,I recognized this voice. The man in room 106.
" Mr V-Vaughn,I'm sorry I didn't know she is your woman"he apologizes .
" Take care of him"he said to his personal assistant.
" Ok sir"
" I'm so sorry Mr Vaughn,I wouldn't do it again."the man apologizes.
" Sorry,I'm late"Mr Vaughn apologizes ad he carried me out of the room.
"Geez" I muttered as I met the piercing gaze of my colleagues.
"I'm sorry Mr Vaughn,it was my mistake" the manager apologizes.
Wait,wasn't I the one he was supposed to apologize to??
"I can stand on my own,keep me down" I requested.
"Alright"he said ad he brought me down.
"What the heck were you doing in there" he yelled.
"Last time I checked,I don't remember giving you any right to yell at me" I scoffed.
"I'm sorry,I was just pissed" he said his gaze softening.
"why did you tell the manager to ask me not to perform upstage?"I asked
" Cause I can't stand it"he replied.
" I don't understand".
" I said I can't stand the sight of you stripping in the presence of other guys"he repeated .
"you don't even know me"I said.
" Well,I know as much as not wanting you to please other men"he said back nonchalantly.
" What's your name?"I asked surprised at myself for even asking.
" Liam Vaughn"he replied and suddenly I could connect the dots.
Liam Vaughn,the top one ruthless and dangerous business tycoon in Washington.
" You are coming with me"he said
" No,I'm not"I flared.
Who the hell does he think he is to dictate my life.
"You are leaving this hellhole of a place whether you like it or not." He said harshly.
"And I said I won't leave" I replied sturbbornly.
" Unless you don't wanna see your Jasper again"he threatened.
" Don't you dare touch a strand of hair on his head or I'll sure kill you"I snapped.
" Then come with me and stop these empty threat of yours"he said.
" Fine then,but please don't touch Jasper"I begged almost breaking down in the verge of tears.
I'm so tired of this back and forth situations going on in my life.
It won't do any harm to go with him as far as Jasper is safe.
I sure don't intend to upset this dangerous and ruthless billionaire.
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