Cursed Redemption

CHAPTER 2

Not knowing what to say i quickly take a step back creating some distance between us, I see his head lightly tilt to the side probably not used to women stepping away from him.

"What are you doing here? Are you stalking me now?" I asked, placing my handbag on the table and making sure to grab my champagne glass.
His suit was impeccably tailored; he looked absolutely perfect. I knew I had to stay away from him, but it was going to be difficult.

Snapping out of my thoughts I felt Vanessa coming next to me with Viktor

"Elise! I see you've met Nikholas, Viktor's little brother," Vanessa says, clapping her hands together and smiling as she glances at Viktor.

"So,that's your name" his eyes never leaving mines, "A beautiful name for a stunning woman." His voice was as raspy as I remembered. I could see the hunger in his gaze. He wanted me just as much—maybe even more—than I wanted him, and I had to use that to my advantage.

Before our conversation could deepen, a blonde woman stormed up to us, her voice piercing through the club's buzz. "What the hell, Nikholas!! I can't believe you're here with her!"

Nikholas expression hardened briefly before he turned to face the woman. "Lisa, calm down. We'll talk about this later."

Lisa ignored his attempt to diffuse the situation, her eyes blazing with anger. "No, Nikh. It's over between us!"

Rolling his eyes Nikholas lets out an annoyed sigh, rubbing his temples he turns to face Lisa,
"What are you talking about?, we broke up more than 5 years ago, stop embarrassing yourself but more importantly stop embarrassing me , who even let you in here anyways?"

Looking to his left Vinny the bodyguard was already making his way over ready to remove Lisa as soon as the order was said.

Honestly what a night, i don't have time for this, i need to get on stage and start making money, rolling my eyes i turned and started walking away.
I did not need any more drama in my life unfortunately i need to make more money otherwise my time here has been for nothing, turning away from the commotion i make eye contact with Nessa and mouth the word  'stage' she nods at me and sends a sympathetic smile my way.

We both hated the dancing part of the job, but unfortunately it was the fastest way to make money, and we didn't have to get fully undressed which was a big plus, going down the stairs i could see almost the whole dance floor stretched out before me, adorned with plush velvet ropes and glistening crystal chandeliers that cast a gentle glow over the mesmerized audience below. The air was alive with the pulse of music, -Chris brown Under the Influence - starts playing and thats my cue a steady rhythm that reverberated through the floorboards beneath my feet.

As I moved sensually to the beat, the music enveloped me in its seductive rhythm. The dim lights and the haze of smoke created a surreal atmosphere around me, shielding me momentarily from the reality outside the club. Each movement was deliberate, every glance a calculated invitation. Moving my hips from side to side, rocking my body and letting my hands explore my breast's lightly as i turn and keep grinding my hips, hearing the men in the crowd scream for more only keeps me going, bending over and crawling to the middle of the stage is slowly rise my hips up and down, in a riding motion, my red hair cascading all over my back serving as a form of cover. But as I spun around the pole, catching glimpses of the audience's hungry stares, I sensed a shift in the atmosphere. His presence was unmistakable—the tension in the room palpable.

Then, through the dimly lit haze, I saw him standing at the edge of the crowd, his expression darkening with anger. His jaw clenching in almost an unnatural way, His eyes bore into mine, a mix of hurt and fury that sent a chill down my spine. The music continued to throb around us,  and i kept dancing, but i was dancing  for  him , looking straight at him i slowly rose to my feet, being extremely careful with my tall heels, swaying my body against the pole but in that moment, i could feel his gaze, burning holes in my back.