Chapter 30

• The sound of the music echoes through the space, and I struggle to hear what the clients are ordering.
• “Scotch on the rocks,” he announces. I swear I’m getting good at lip reading.
• I’m on my third shift behind the bar at Club Exotic. It’s so busy. Men are everywhere and, even though I would never admit it, I look forward to coming here now. The girls are really nice and the members are all so polite and friendly. The money is amazing and I don’t start until Owen is in bed tucked up safe. I couldn’t ask for a better part-time job.