10 Days as a stripper (Book 1 of the 10DAYS series). ✔️ Edited

TEN

                        DAY 10

So far, everything has been working out great for me. My mother's house has been released, I have lots of money in my bank account, I've made new friends (including Martinez), the plan to make Tiffany pay for what she did to Vivica is also going great, and I might have a teeny tiny crush on Giovanni.

"Girl, I've missed you so much. Looking at you has me smiling like a little kid on Christmas" Gianna gushed, grinning at her bestfriend. "Oh don't be cheesy with me now G" Vivica said, rolling her eyes. We were all currently cramped up in Vivica's sitting room (Rose included, even if we've not said a single word to each other since that night at the restaurant)

"What's with the both of you anyway?" Vivica asked, shoving a spoonful of icecream into her mouth. "Oh I don't know, you ask Melanin. She has been the one ignoring me, since forever" Rose spat, munching on her crackers.

"Stop playing victim Rose, you're at fault here. "I scoffed, pausing the movie we were watching. "I'm always at fault Mel. I didn't even do anything. If anything Leandro is to blame." Rose argued, with her mouth full of chips.

"Uh What happened?" Vivica asked, eyeing both of us. "Yes, what happened Mel" Rose asked sassily (what a drama queen)

"What happened was that, Rose here thought it'd be nice to force me into attending a family dinner with her. That's not even the most annoying part, I got humiliated by her mum, and got wine all over my dress because of her stupid perverted cousin" I explained, making gestures with my fingers.

"And how was it my fault? You know how mum behaves, and I told you Leandro has had a crush on you since forever" Rose said, trying to defend herself.

"Are you even listening to yourself? You fucking forced me. And now you're saying what? It's not your fault?" I spat, throwing the pillow resting on my lap at her.

"Ow, you don't have to be so violent. I'm sorry okay. I won't force you to attend any other dinner nights" she whined, rubbing her arm (as I said, drama queen) "And even your mum's stupid charity parties, or Leandro's birthday party?" I asked, raising my brow.

"I promise Mel. No more forcing you to attend social gatherings." She said, sticking her pinky finger out. "Fine I forgive you" I muttered, joining our pinkies together. "Awww they're so cute" Gianna cooed, eating a fry.

"Right. I've been meaning to ask Mel. How has it been at the club? You know, with you and Tiffany?" Vivica asked, as the movie credits rolled up.

"Uh Fine Fine. I haven't had any encounters with her since the client's incident. Been avoiding her and shit" I lied, giving her a small smile.

"That's good. It'd be nice to avoid her" she said, nodding her head in approval. "I know right. Speaking about the club, I have something to ask you Vivica and Rose too of course." Gianna said, looking at me for assistance.

"Yes yes, that's true. Uh it's um_ its_ Martinez's birthday today. So they're throwing a little party at the club. Nothing much." I said, Gianna's eyes widening at my lie. "Yes that's correct. He was hoping you'd come. I've told him a lot about you" Gianna chuckled nervously, and I nodded.

"Oh? I thought Martinez celebrated his birthday last February?" Vivica said, raising her brows.

"February? Pfft nonsense, it's today. I should be with him right now but, it can wait" Gianna tried to convince her.

"Yes. It was prolly Lucas's birthday that was last February" I said, eyeing Vivica. "Oh, well okay. I mean I have to go to the club sooner or later right? So why not now" Vivica shrugged, getting up to change the movie. (Woah that was easy)