ed how deeply her honesty might cut, how much it might feel like a betrayal to Victoria, her heart clenched.

here we are and everything we've yet to accomplish," Pa

g. "I know things feel heavy right now. But we are able to afford a meal and tha

room, slipped into their work shoes,

herself and stepped into the dressing room. She grabbed the not

his phone rang abruptly, jolting him awake. The screen lit up with an

ice barely above a whisp

alm voice. "I'm the bar attendant, y

ht, Andrew

l you that I've got

t of enthusiasm. "Wonderful! What should I d

essage tomorrow evening with d

ng for your message. Have a good day

e replayed every detail in her mind, searching for the perfect way

t day, Sunday, for both her and Victoria, so they could resume work on Mo

be succeeding. She then made her way

nd out, the crowd thickened, and the music played on, smooth

ached. That's when Victoria realized that both she and Pamela had the n

ne. Victoria, Pamela, and the rest of the staff wrapped up for th

oon. When Victoria finally woke up and realized the time, she softly tapped Pamela

nged quiet greetings. Victoria headed to clean the bathro

d into Pamela's mind. "Since today's our rare day off, wh

shining in her eyes. "When you say 'so

place? Why don't we check it out?" Pamela

l along. No thanks, I just want to sleep the day

especially on a Sunday, don't come around often. Let's make s

h drinking. You know how I am when I've had a

e. That's why I'll be looking out for yo

e themselves something to eat,

p. She quietly sent Andrew a text, asking him to be at the club near th

tfits and shoes were chosen, a touch of makeup ap

busy yet. The music was smooth, the lights were low, and the air was

tails. They sipped slowly, soaking in the atmosphere-the mellow

se, pulsing rhythm, just tempting enough to make anyone want to get up and dance. Pamela and Victoria had a

he said, swaying slightly as she walked toward the restroom. She barely made it to the door before her foot c

lf up, Victoria froze as she heard a cal

our hands,