Dumped Me 13
Thought explaining would get them off my back Next day they started harassing me for payment] Even threatened to blow this up, name–dropping Blake’s dad.[] That time, I had to skip classes to work whatever jobs I could find. Best I could find was construction–hundred bucks a day. Finally got desperate, I called some friends from the orphanage. They got me a KTV gig.] Out of expectation, they showed up there too. When I walked into their VIP room, the music died. Everyone looked at me. Blake’s grip tightened on his drink, pure revulsion on his face. “Well, well, well! look what the cat dragged in!” “Our little thief’s got a side hustle! Daytime criminal, nighttime server!“] My face burned as I set down the bottles and bolted for the door. “Stop!.” Something cracked against my skull.] Vivian had chucked the remote at me.] “Nobody said you could leave.“] I took a breath, forced a smile. “What else can I get you?“] She grinned. “You’re here for money, right? Lucky you–I’m feeling generous today.” “One bottle. Ten grand. Deal?” Ten thousand. More than my entire college budget for four years.] My heart hammered. But I’d never touched alcohol before. “What’s wrong? Changed your mind? Never mind then-” “Deal” I met her eyes.[] THE Blake snorted, looking disgusted. Everyone perked up: “Ooh, our little hostess! Come sit“] I knew they were mocking me.[] But I was used to it by now….