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Chicago, Illinois
April 5, 2024
5:27 PM

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I was back in Chicago for the first time in years. Overwhelmed was an understatement, to say the least. After speaking with Issac, he informed me that I'd be working at this club for a few months.

I do bring a lot of attention to his clubs, and I have a night dedicated to me in return. I've been dancing for a little over a year, and originally started out as a bottle girl. Money flows in smoothly but, it's not my passion. My heart longs for something more meaningful.

I have a few hours of free time before I have to clock in at ten. I'm nervous and definitely don't know what to expect in this new environment. I'm not too fond of Chicago and haven't been for quite some time now. I, however, do have a lingering spectacle of hope for a better, new beginning this time around.

Finally arriving at the apartment complex, I picked up my keys from the front desk and made my way to the fifth floor.

The apartment complex was nice. It wasn't on the best side of Chicago but it definitely could have been worse. Unlocking the door with the key, I walked into the freshly decorated apartment.

Surprisingly Issac had it decorated to my liking. Plants were littered everywhere, and the colors merged together beautifully.

A large TV sat on top of a gorgeous, white and oak wood stand, seated next to a large full body mirror. The couch was a white L shaped piece, adorned with black, plush, cotton pillows and a black throw blanket.

I continued walking around, taking a personal tour of my new space and couldn't help but gaze in awe. Everything was beautiful, and I greatly appreciated the effort. Had I been placed in a space that was not of preference, I probably would have went back home.

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9:58 PM

Shit. I woke up entirely too late for my liking. I'm definitely gonna be late. Bad first impression for my first night at a new club.

Glancing at my phone once more, I seen 6 missed calls from Issac and 3 unread messages.

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Issac.

Wya?

You're messing up my money now, Milan.

Yo?

sorry, i overslept. getting up and ready now. i'll be there by 11, if not sooner.

delivered 10:01

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I hurried to the bathroom stripping out of today's casual attire. I turned the water on, and shuffled my "for the soul" playlist on apple music.

Grabbing a loofah and my hygiene bag from the room, I took everything out, placing it on the shower shelves. I began lathering my mango Dove body wash onto my loofah and washed away today's lingering germs.

I exfoliated with my mango Dove body scrub, following up with my yoni soap from "Fantasy Box". I washed up behind my ears, and repeated the process two more times.

Waves crashing fast, I try
Think of the past, please stay
How could I be?

After rinsing off one final time, I wrapped myself in a white towel as I headed towards the sink. Pulling out my skincare bag, I turned the water on and grabbed my toothbrush and toothpaste.

About two minutes later, I rinsed away the toothpaste with sink water and grab my mouthwash. I swished the cool, minty liquid in my mouth and gargled it for a little over thirty seconds before spitting it out.

Subsequently, I started to wet my face with the lukewarm faucet water. I grabbed my turmeric soap bar and lathered it between my hands before taking the bar and rubbing it on my face in circular motions. To follow up, I grabbed my La Roche-Posay skin care kit and used each product in order. To finish off, I dried my face with a clean white hand towel, applying my "Black Girl Sunscreen" shortly after.

Changing the song, I went back into my room and sat on the floor in front of my full body mirror. I placed my makeup layout down and began beating my face.

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10:36 PM

After I finished my makeup, I stripped from my towel and placed on a red lingerie set. I then grabbed my outfit for tonight and placed it into my duffle bag, along with a few other things I would need for tonight.

Placing the bag on the floor, I walked back to the bathroom and took my bubblegum pink bonnet off. I'd already pin curled my hair before I took a nap, so I just needed to take it down and make a few touch ups.

With the final finishing touches on my hair, I grabbed my burgundy, mesh, slightly see-through dress from its hanger and slid it on.

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Taking one last glance in the mirror, I grabbed my duffle bag and keys and headed down to the parking garage.

Placing my duffle bag in the backseat of my Mazda 3, I sat in the driver's seat and drove towards the club using the directions of my GPS.

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11:16 PM

"Hey, I'm here." I spoke softly into phone, staring at the bustling club in front of me. "Ight, I'm coming out ta get you" Issac briefly stated, ending the call.

I drummed my fingers on the steering wheel, waiting patiently as I hummed the tune of one of my favorite songs.

I looked in my rear view, adjusting it towards my face while I moved a few curls around on my head. Startling me, Issac knocked on my window and I stepped out of the car, locking it after.

Issac grabbed my bag out from the back, and led me towards the dressing room.

As I pushed open the door to the dressing room, a wave of commotion engulfs my senses. The air is thick with hairspray and perfume, the floor strewn with discarded costumes and makeup palettes. Girls dart between lockers, shedding one outfit for another with practiced efficiency. At the oversized vanity, a cacophony of hair dryers, brushes, and heated debates over lipstick shades fills the space.

Isaac, my boss, gestures toward a dancer amidst the chaos. "You'll be up after Marie," he says, his voice barely audible over the din. Marie, a vision in her skimpy blue dress and towering clear heels, shoots me a knowing smile as she passes by.

"Hey girl," she says, leaning in close to me. "Isaac already told me 'bout you. I'm sure you already know the game, so ima chat wit you after my dance." With a wink, she walks away, leaving me to find a quiet corner.

Seated on a stool tucked away from the bustle, I immersed myself in a digital book, tuning out the murmurs that ripple through the room. "Who she think she is?" one voice whispers. "Isaac relocated her here," another responds. My ears catch snippets of conversation as I try to focus on her reading. "Isn't that his best dancer from his club in Atlanta?" "Yeah, it is. She real big 'round here too." Despite the gossip swirling around me, I remain composed, determined not to let it distract me from my job.

After a few minutes passed, I went to an empty space and placed my duffle bag on the bench. I took out my outfit for tonight's which consisted of a rhinestone bralette and matching pantie along with a rhinestone garter. I applied my vanilla body butter all over and added baby powder to the bottom of feet before sliding on my tall, clear platform heels.

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I placed the rest of my belongings into the locker, and locked it up. Walking towards the mirror stationed in the middle of the room, I checked my appearance as I redid my lip combo. Ignoring the glances from the other girls, Marie came back from her dance with a black trash bag full of money.

"Alright girl, you up. Lemme take you to the stage. Issac already gave Leo, our DJ, your song request." Marie gestured towards the door, grabbing my hand swiftly. "You so pretty too, I feel we gon' get along real good."

With a small smile, I continued walking with her towards the back of stage. "Yea, I hope so. I normally don't converse with the girls, nothing but drama."

"Ugh, same. I can't stand none of 'em. Them hoes evil on the slick and I really only fuck wit two of dem in there"

"It be like that, but thank you. I'll talk to you after my dance"

"Alright girl, do ya thangg!"

I walked up the few stage leading towards the stage. I stood behind the thick, red curtain and swallowed the nervous that began to build in my throat.