The Secrets Behind Cries *Book 6 of the Köhler Series*

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The next day Nicole went to work and did her normal routine with her patients. Afterward, she showered in one of the empty rooms and change. Tomika helped with her makeup because Macey had the day off, and the whole time Mika bitched about Nicole growing some balls and leaving her father's apartment, which was technically hers. Although she thought it was Nicole's boyfriend beating on her until she ended up telling her the truth. Once she finished, Nicole hurried outside, hoping to see Reece, but sadly he wasn't there.

Feeling defeated, she walked to her car, hopping inside. Instead of going home, Nicole went to the club. She did this sometimes to get her mind off things. Dancing made her feel free and good about herself sometimes.

"Majestic, what are you doing here? It's Wednesday," Money said with a frown. Nicole gave him a smile pointing at the pole, making the man shake her head then nodding for her to change. Quickly Nicole ran to the back, changing into her favorite costume. She picked the name majestic because she liked mystical creatures, fairies being her favorite.

Once changed, Nicole hurried out on the stage grabbed the pole as she graceful spin around it a few times before starting her dance. Money started to fly on the stage as the men beg me to start removing my clothes. Nick thought about it for a moment as she slipped out of her top but never removing her bottoms as she continued to dance until the song ended, then quickly pulling up the dollars bills walking off the stage.

"Whatever got into you tonight, let it happen again. Count your money for tonight. I let you have the eighty, and I take the twenty." Money said, making her smile as she ran the table to count. Nicole was in some type of spell on the stage, and it paid off because she made nine hundred, letting her walk away with a little over seven hundred tonight.

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Reece was upset that he was at the warehouse tonight, but it was business. His men had captured the man he been looking for. For some time now. Someone that thought he could cross him and live. Anyone that knew Reece knew he didn't take kindly to people fucking with what was his. That number one thing was his fucking money, and some people forget that a loan meant you have to pay back the fucking money. No running and hiding when payment is due.

"Don, I just need a little more time...."

"You had a year and a half more time I've ever given to anyone. I want my damn money." Reece said, gripping the man's chin forcing him to look at him. He swallowed hard as Reece stared him in the eyes, letting him know he meant business.

"I-I know that D-Don, but I have a fam...."

"WHY THE FUCK ARE YOU LYING! YOU THINK I DON'T KNOW ABOUT YOU? YOUR FUCKING WIFE DIVORCED YOUR ASS THREE YEARS AGO! TAKING THE KIDS AND THE HOUSE, THE ONLY THING YOU HAVE IS YOUR JOB! THAT YOU VALUED MORE THAN THEM!" He screamed, holding the man a little tighter than before. He started to whimper, making Reece smirk.

"I should kill your bitch ass, but I grateful. So I'm going to give you three days to could up with half of my money...."

"THAT'S SIXTY THOUSAND DOLLARS. I... I... I... CAN'T DON'T THAT!"

"Oh well, I guess you die," Reece said, shooting the man in the head then turning to his brother and underboss, both shaking their heads at him.

"What?"

"You're fucking crazy!'

"I think I know that, Lance," He laughed, looking down at his watch, cursing under his breath. It was quarter past eight, and Nicole got off work at six, meaning he stood her up. Reece knew she was pissed.