Behind Closed Doors

Chapter 36: Respect

I really wish I never went back to Marcus. I just can't seem to push myself to get out. He was ok with me for two weeks and now he has gone back to being horrible. I also found out he lied about getting help. He was lying to me the whole time, telling me he was seeing someone and getting what he needs when really he wasn't. He hasn't hurt me physically though since I came back... but I know it's only a matter of time before he does. He's like a ticking time bomb, and I wish I could find it in myself to leave him. I've been going to the strip club a lot too, which I shouldn't be because if Marcus caught on he would kill me. I should be more careful, but since things have got bad the club is where I always want to go. I'm going there again tonight... Marcus isn't happy.

"You're going to your sisters again tonight?!" Marcus says giving me a look.

"Yeah.. we planned to go see this new movie at the cinema. She's booked the tickets already." I lie.

"You're spending more time with her than you are with me."

"Sorry, I'd cancel if I could but she's looking forward to it."

"What time will you be back home?"

"Its a late showing, so not until midnight at least."

He shakes his head and sighs.

"You're lying." He glares at me.

"No I'm not."

"Well Hayley won't mind me calling and asking her then will she?"

I stare at him as he takes out his mobile, about to dial her number. Oh god. Please lie for me Hayley. The phone keeps ringing and he sighs in frustration and hangs up.

"Why isn't she answering me?"

I let out a quiet sigh.

"She's probably just getting ready." I shrug.

"Are you seeing someone else?" He asks.

"No." I roll my eyes.

He grabs my arm.

"Don't roll your eyes and treat me like an idiot."

"Get the fuck off of me!" I pull my arm from his grip. "What did I tell you Marcus?! I said if you didn't change then that's it for us!"

He places his hands on his hips and grits his teeth.

"Fine." He looks away and walks off.

Fuck. I really thought he was gonna go off at me then. I let out a sigh and quickly get some stuff.

"I'll see you later." I call out before leaving.

He doesn't answer. I sigh and slam the door before getting in my car. Fucking prick.

I get to the club and change. The club opens and me and the other girls start doing our thing. I forget about everything that's going on in my life and just dance. I come off the poll when I see Stacey montioning me over to her.

"Rox, There's a group of men over there who have just come in. Could you dance that way?" She asks.

"Sure." I nod.

I make my way over to the other small stage, where the men are sat. As I'm about to put my leg up to get up on stage one the men slap my ass. I turn looking him at. He smiles.

"Don't touch me." I shake my head.

He stands up and his friends are encouraging him. Where are the fucking bouncers? He steps closer to me and looks me up and down.

"How about you give me a private lap dance? Let's go some where a bit more quiet."

"I'm not giving you a lap dance. You watch us and keep your dirty hands to yourself. That's the rules in places like this."