Audrey's POV

"Get out of my way." I said trying to get past him.

He went in front of me stopping any further motion.

"We need to talk and I have some explaining to do. I know that."

"You know what....FUCK....OFF!" I said angrily.

I managed to get past him and practically jogged out the door.

"Woah.....woah...woah...." He said grabbing my arm.

"Let go of me!" I said through gritted teeth.

"If you would just hear me out...please."

We were standing under a streetlight on the sidewalk outside of the club.

The bouncer was watching us like a hawk. Well mostly Christopher.

"I think it would be best to talk at my place." He suggested.

"No. My place." I could always kick him out.

"Very well. My car is parked over there." He said grabbing my hand.

"Uh. No. Too soon." I said pulling my hand from his grasp.

"Audrey. Come on I'm not going to do anything bad to you. I just want to know you're there, physically. It would sure help at this time." I seen the look in his eyes. He was scared. In the deep depths of them. He was truly scared.

But why?

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I grabbed his face putting both of my hands on each side. "Why are you scared?" I said worried.

His eyes widened looking at me straight in the eyes. "How can you tell?" He whispered.

"I can read people's expressions easily. So why are you scared?"

"I think it'd be best to talk in the privacy of your home." He kept looking around as if he knew he'd see someone. Watching?

I caught his vibe and started walking towards his car. I grabbed his hand because I knew it would ease his tension.

Once we got in he sped away towards my house that was like 3 minutes away.

We arrived at my house and again he was looking around.

He quickly ushered me in my house. He closed both doors, screen and wood, and locked them after.

"You are acting mad. What is going on?" I asked a little nervous.

"Sit down." He ordered. I sat next to him and he grabbed my hand. "This might sound bizarre and absolutely shocking but I need to tell you. Especially you."

"Are you in danger?"

"Yes."

"From who?"

"Two powerful and intimidating women." I looked at him as though I didn't quite get it.

"Let me start from the beginning....."

Christopher's POV

I told her about how Gabby tried to commit suicide in my apartment and how I called for help and they took her away to a sanitarium.

I also told her about how I got the call from the pimptress telling me to give her money since I sent Gabby away, the money stopped coming in.

Though it was hard I also told her about that night that has been haunting me for the past couple months.

I also mentioned how Gabby has come back telling me that the evil bitch wants to talk to me. But I always come up with an excuse not to go.

I didn't leave one detail out. She needed to know.

I waited for Audrey to react but she stood shock still.

Then finally I heard, "Prostitution."

"I was drugged Audrey...."

"Shut up. I am still processing all this." I immediately got quiet. "Why would you give money to these filthy people?"

"They were going to kill me or take me down! Trust me Audrey I didn't want to do it but I felt as though it was my last resort."

"Why does she want to come again after so many years?"

"I'm not sure. Gabby showed up at my office asking for me and I knew I had to deal with her before things got bad again."

"That's why you haven't talked to me in over two months." She said sadly.

I grabbed her face. "I didn't want them to find out about you or they would do something to you that would put me in the palms of their hands again."

If anything happened to Audrey I think I would die.

Audrey's POV

He looked down and sighed. He put his palms in his eyes.

Was he crying?

He quickly wiped his eyes and looked up at me. I could still see the wetness on his eyelashes.

He really does care for me.

My heart was aching for him. I couldn't take it anymore. I've waited for this moment for a long time.

I gently put one hand on his face and kissed his eyelids to stop the crying. I then kissed his wet cheeks to bring color back into them. I finally kissed his lips to let him know I am here for him no matter what.

He looked at me and smiled. He leaned his head on my palm and closed his eyes.

"I haven't been this comfortable since I last seen you. You bring me comfort Audrey." He whispered before he kissed my lips.

"I forgive you Christopher. I understand now you had to do what you had to do."

"I'm so sorry." His eyes got teary once again. One single tear came down and I wiped it.

"I'm with you Christopher." I whispered in his ear.

*******

We were laying in my bed just looking at one another.

"What are we going to do to get you out if this...mess?"

"I'm not sure yet but what I do know is that I want to not only get myself out of it but take them down as well."

I nodded my head agreeing.

What could I do to help this man? I can't take down a business, I'm not strong enough. I only know how to dance and.....

I quickly sat up.

"What happened?" Christopher said confused.

"I have an idea."

"What?"

"Why don't we catch them in the act." He looked at me still not getting it. "I mean like put them in a place where they are vulnerable because they feel comfortable."

"The only place where they are comfortable is in that penthouse they have, but that's in another state. I'm not sure they have it anymore."

"You need to buy them a place like the club but make it seem as though it is a farewell gift."

"A burlesque club?"

"No! Of course not! Like a strip club. Make the bitch think she can make more money if she starts a strip club and when she is there one night we can catch her. Or we won't catch her but the police will. It's a trap!"

I could tell Christopher was weighing his options.

"I don't know. What if something goes wrong?"

"I would work there and keep an eye out."

"Noonoooo...nooonooooo....nope won't happen..."

"Why not?! I can do it. I'll probably be the best one there. The bitch will like me because I am so good and we will get "close" and you know the saying, keep your friends close but keep your enemies even closer..."

"Ahhh...."

"Come on....do you got anything...." I said annoyed.

He didn't say anything.

"Fine it's settled. We are taking down this bitch."

They've never met me.