Chapter 6 Newbie

• Last night was definitely a new experience for Bree, though she couldn't stop the feeling that she was being watched. She did think maybe Gage was the one who watches her, but then Rocco said the boss man was telling him that since it's Bree's first week they will all keep an eye on her.
• "Gage thinks it's your girl next door type of look, he didn't want you to be taken advantage of." Rocco shrugged while giving Bree a glass of water when she was on her break from dancing.
• Jade and Bree also talked last night, they exchanged phone numbers and she invited her over to Jade's apartment before they start working today. Bree was happy to know that Jade actually lives five blocks away from her crappy apartment.
• But first thing first, she was going to take Hazel to buy a new toy. Yep, Bree made a hundred dollars last night minus her expenses, yeah, she actually gets to bring money home on her first day. Jojo had reminded her to pay the house fee and tips for the bartender and security, and Bree was pleasantly surprised that she still ended up bringing home a hundred dollars... to which she couldn't complain since she was busy taking breaks and learning how other girls were working the floor.
• "Mommy, you don't have to buy my toy today. We can buy you ice cream? this time we can eat together?" she asked when Bree ushered her into the small shopping center. It has been ages since she's been in one and it was Hazel's first time as a little girl. The last time was when she was still in diapers and by looking at her expression Bree didn't think she remembered being in one.
• "Hazel, baby, today we can both have ice cream and buy your toy. It's a treat, a celebration. Tomorrow I'll be saving money to pay for our stuff. We will have fun today, we can bring your new toy to the park and have our ice cream together there."
• The little girl was beyond excited while Bree was a bit teary, but Hazel didn't seem to notice as she took her mother's hand and they both stepped into the first children's toy store and have a look around.
• Hazel finally settles on a stuffed animal, a fluffy teddy bear with a pink bow on its ear. Then they both went to the park and she holds onto the teddy while carefully eating her ice cream. Bree was enjoying her strawberry ice cream as they sat on the bench, people watching, spending the time before it was time for Hazel to go into daycare.
• Before lunchtime, Bree went back to their apartment and took a quick nap before picking up Hazel at four then left her with Mrs. Mancini.
• Bree went straight to Jade's apartment afterward. She was taken back when she saw the small and tidy home then she was introduced to Jade's five-year-old son, Chase. The little boy was back to busying himself with his Lego after he excused himself properly. Bree was surprised by how well mannered the boy was.
• "We have a sitter that came from a very strict background, we pay her a good amount of money to teach our kids manners and she respects our privacy. Just because we are what we are, does not mean the kids can't be well behaved." Jade offered her a cup of tea as they wait for two other moms from the club that was going to put their kids at Jade's.
• This month was her turn to host the kids' daycare. "We try not to move the kids around too much, and it'll give Julie the familiarity of the environment to work with the kids."
• "Um, my place is not kids friendly. I'm going to save some money and move out to a better apartment." Bree was quiet, she thought if Jade and her friend aren't okay with her putting Hazel at theirs then shes going to wait for a couple of months before she joins their daycare club.
• "Hey, please... don't worry about it, you can bring Hazel anytime you want. We were once in your shoes, we got you, Bree." To her words Bree blinks her eyes repeatedly trying to shoo away her tears, "I'm so sorry, my friends they all cut ties with me after my divorce. And almost all of my money goes to my shitty lawyer and now, I barely get by."
• "Bree, try not to get overwhelmed. Take it one day at a time, yeah?" Bree nodded, wiped her tears away, and was thankful that the other moms had finally arrived.
• "Jade, sorry we're cutting it close. Hey, you must be the newbie, I'm Lexie and this is my six-year-old Harley," the woman with the beautiful tattooed forearm introduced herself.
• "And I'm Ivy and this is my seven-year-old Leia." Ivy who looked like your typical step ford wife hugged Bree with a warm welcome.
• "Leia, Bree here has a four-year-old daughter. You can have tea parties and read your princess books with her." Jade told her and the seven-year-old perked up immediately, "Will she be here tomorrow?"
• Jade looked at Bree and she smiled so brightly when she nodded and said yes to the beautiful blonde girl. Bree still couldn't believe her luck, and she didn't have to wait for long before she was introduced to Julie the sitter. And whatever concerns she had regarding her place or even paying part of the daycare were ignored by other moms when Jade says, "remember, one day at a time, we've all been there."
• Jade hoped in Bree's car, while Lexie went with Ivy and they all went to Babes for work. It was the weekend, Jade said there is usually more private lap dances request and she's always hopeful for any bachelor parties. "Though Jojo won't probably send you to those bachelor parties table just yet, it's a good way for you to take lessons, keep your eyes open. Stay close to Rocco if some asshole messes with you." Jade kept on talking and giving her great pointers until they arrived at Babes. Bree went straight to Jojo while the other girls went to the changing room.
• "Back for the second day, good decision." Jojo greeted her with a smile, "So, it's the weekend you can start working the floor. Watch other girls, learn from them, remember to take rejections, and move on to the next table if they're not interested. And also, don't try too hard, sometimes these guys just wanted someone to talk to." Jojo explained some more, it was a bit too much for the second day. Bree didn't think there were so many pointers to being the perfect dancer.
• But as the hours ticked by she was still following their suggestion, she mostly watches and takes breaks by the bar. But when she got her first private dance client she was nervous. "Go on, he's safe, he's a regular," Dee murmured from behind her after greeting the guy.
• Bree walked, led him to one of the private rooms, and invited him to take a seat. "I'm Bree, what kind of music would you like me to dance to?"
• The guy took a seat, unbuttoned his suit jacket, and got comfortable, resting his back and sighing like he had so much weight on his shoulder. "Whatever works for you, you're new here?"
• Bree smiled and said her yes, "Just start yesterday," his smile widened when she started swaying her hips to the music of her choice. The man looked like your average headmaster, a bit geeky and stern at the same time. "My wife, she's much younger than me and expects me to have sex with her the moment I entered the house." Bree listened, remembering what Jojo told her earlier.
• "That's nice," She smiled seductively, reaching for her sheer lingerie, and started running her hands through her body in perfect rhythm to the beat.
• "Yeah, but I'm too tired from work. So. I go here and let you girls make me hard." The man stroke himself while telling her that she's beautiful. Bree moves closer and teases him by moving closer and shaking her boobs, smiling to the music. The man laughed and told her she was good at dancing, and Bree rewarded his compliment by shaking her ass in front of his face.
• Twenty minutes later the man left the private room and she was shocked when she counted five hundred dollars for thirty minutes of listening to him as the man watches her dance in her sexy lingerie, then seeing her naked body for probably less than a minute.
• Bree quickly put her lingerie back on and was on her way to deposit her earnings to Jojo because there are no pockets in her costume. Then when she took a break at the bar Dee was smiling so wide she thought the woman might break her cheeks.
• "Sooooo?"
• "Damn it, Dee, the man sure loves his wife."
• Dee laughed and told her he was one of the big tippers. He likes to change girls that's why no girls were jealous every time he picks up different girls for the dance.
• Yes, Jojo and Cassidy had warned her about conflicts on the floor that's why she was told to mostly watch and dance in her scheduled section unless instructed otherwise. But still, Bree was already calculating her cash in her head, thinking about what bills she was going to pay first.
• Bree would surely consider finding other potential jobs, maybe after a year of working at the club. She needs to make sure she has savings before she ventures into a new job. Bree was excited, her smile was contagious and it made Rocco laugh with them.
• But back in the office, looking through the large window Gage didn't seem pleased that Bree just had her first private dance.
• Not pleased at all.