Slowburn

Chapter 9

         I was nervous for my first official day of work. I just want to make a good impression, but if I'm being honest a large part of my fear has to do with not knowing what to expect in an establishment like this. I know the basis of a strip club, but what about a gentlemen's club makes it different? And I think I'll blush if I see naked women all around me. It's just all outside my comfort zone, so that's where most of my nerves come into play. 

I had spent half the day trying to pick an outfit for my shift. I decided on a different pair of high waist, chic, wide leg slacks that I brought from my old office job back home. They're mustard colored and for the top I wore a plain white body suit that tucks in the high waist. 

I left my hair natural and my face bare aside from a swipe of mascara for my long lashes. Elijah was already outside and waiting when I walked out the door. He listened when I asked him yesterday if he would park a few houses down. He did. 

He didn't listen to my insistence that I can open my own car door. He'd come running around the car as I walked down the sidewalk and pulled it open for me. Elijah was in the same style suit as yesterday and I assume that's his version of a uniform. He didn't have one of those driver's hats, though I joked I would buy him one for Christmas if he wished. He's an easy going man. I assume in his mid 30's. It was either that or his strong brow line aged him.

        I could already sense the difference in the air when we pulled up to Fuoco Lento. The valet guys were hanging around the booth on the sidewalk goofing off, there was already a doorman posted. I paused at the door unsure if I had to show proof of employment or something. With that I took a moment to introduce myself. 

"I'm Kat, I'm the new office girl. It's nice to you meet" I held out a hand for him to shake. This man was brawny with his robust body. His thick hand shook mine as he offered his name. "Tommaso, but everybody calls me Tommy if it's easier" he let me know. He was very clearly Italian. I could read that in all his features, and his slight accent proved it. 

He let me through the large black doors and when I entered the Gentlemen's club there was already music playing, though they wouldn't officially open for about another ten minutes. A man was behind the well hidden booth I hadn't noticed before. He isn't the focal point of the set scene here so he's hidden. 

The stage somehow looked brighter tonight and I swear the glint coming off of the metal stripper poles could've blinded me. So I'm really here.

        As I walked toward the door that leads me to the back area I spotted two bartenders wiping some bottles down and laughing as they chatted with each other. One male and one female. As soon as they spotted me their eyes stayed locked on me. I felt the jitters begin. "Um, hello. I'm Kat, it's my first day here" I gave them an awkward wave. 

The male also seemed to look Italian with his olive skin tone, and his build was sturdy but not brawny like the large man at the doors. "How's it going darling? I'm Carmine, this is Octavia" he thumbed at the girl next to him. She had such a beautiful face. 

Most of her body was hidden behind the bar, but she was of a fleshier build than the dancer that was now walking out of the back area with literally the curviest nicest body I have ever seen. By my own standard of what I would wanna look like, not by beauty's standard because both women were beautiful. The dancer didn't even acknowledge me though. 

 Octavia had styled brunette hair and a sexy all black outfit. Judging by Carmine, the male bartenders all black outfit, I can deduce that's sort of their uniform. Too look sleek but hot. They both were.

        I excused myself and went to the back area without staying to chat because I didn't want to be late for my first day, and I assumed Raquel would be in the office right now. The dancer's were in the room off to the side, where the closet and vanity's were, as they were obviously getting ready, so I didn't introduce myself yet.