Chapter 6- Unwanted Guest

Felicity was on her way to the VIP room with heavy footsteps. Her manager informed her that she would no longer be dancing and stripping on the stage. In exchange, she would entertain a VIP guest. ‘What the hell is going on? Weren’t we agreed that I shall not be entertaining any guests? It’s on the contract! Argh.’ She sighed exasperatingly.

“Oh, Felicity! There you are… I’m sorry about the sudden change in your work. But I think it’s for your own good. Besides, the VIP is very generous that he will double your salary.” Mr. Tan greeted her at the entrance.

“But Mr. Tan, this is not our agreement!” She protests.

“Don’t worry. Our guest promised that he would not touch you. You just do what you usually do on the stage. But the difference is that you will only dance for one person,” he explained. Felicity snorted as she felt defeated.

“Just make sure that he is not a dangerous person, Mr. Tan. Of all people… You know why I don’t want to be touched. This is what I only ask from you. I don’t want to be touched by a stranger.” Mr. Tan nodded.

“Don’t worry, this guy is a decent person.” He smiled, reassuring her that everything was fine.

‘Decent? That’s absurd. If he’s decent, he wouldn’t have to go in this place.’ She sneered at her thoughts.

They entered the VIP room. Felicity darted her eyes to a guy who was wearing a three-piece suit. She was dumbfounded when she found out who the VIP guest was.

“You?!” She sighed exasperatedly and sneered at Mr. Tan. She was about to leave when Jeremy called her.

Mr. Tan warned her, using his eyes. Like he was telling her that she’ll lose her job once she walks out. She can't be jobless. As no one will accept her, knowing about her educational background.

Feeling defeated, she had no choice but to go inside the room and stand up in the front with her arms crossed over her chest. Mr. Tan excused himself and closed the door after he left.

“Why?” Felicity bluntly asked.

“What?” Jeremy leaned on the couch. His brows raised, with a smirk plastered on his face. He’s acting like an innocent guy, but his action says otherwise.

“Why do you ask for my service? Haven’t they told you that I don’t do things privately? You can’t take me home nor touch me. Besides, there were plenty of women who would surely throw their selves at you. Why not ask some of my colleagues if you want a woman to fill your hunger?” Felicity was about to walk out of the room. But it stupefied her when the door was locked. “Darn it!” she cursed.

She closed her eyes out of frustration. Who was in the right mind to lock her inside a room with a guy? She may have a dirty job, but that doesn’t mean that she is one. And they knew that she had a past that she couldn't forget... The reason why Felicity doesn't want to be touched by any man or to be in the same room with some guy. It could trigger her emotions.

She took a deep breath to ease her frustrations before turning around and going to a karaoke machine to turn the music on.

‘Fine… I don’t have the right to argue with this scumbag. This guy will pay my employer and me, so I might as well strip in front of him.’ Felicity thought as she readied for her performance.

Jeremy’s mischievous face turned grim when Felicity started removing her robe. “What are you doing?” He asked on a serious note.

Felicity looked at him, amused. She stopped stripping her clothes off. “What? You hired me for this, right? I'm just doing my job. But, let me remind you, mister… You don't have the right to touch me. Do you understand?” she said and went back to stripping again. She was about to remove her bra when Jeremy suddenly hit the table and stood up. His nose flared, his ears turned red, and his face turned dark as he glared at her like he was ready to eat her alive.

Felicity suddenly felt goosebumps. ‘Why did this guy become grumpy when I was just doing my job? This is what he wants, right? To see my performance exclusively?’

Felicity was in her deep thoughts and didn’t notice that Jeremy was already in front of her. Startled, Felicity made a step backward, which made her trip and almost fell to the ground. Luckily, Jeremy stopped her from falling when he held her back and pulled him closer to him. Her hands were holding his arms and their faces were an inch apart. Felicity’s eyes widened as they locked their gazes on each other. It lasted for a minute before she realized that they were too close and that she was almost naked.

The heat on his palm from her back made inexplicable feelings. She felt terrified, so she pushed Jeremy. It took him by surprise when Felicity immediately ran to the corner of the room, shivering while covering her body. ‘What is the matter? Why does she feel horrified? It looks like she’s afraid.’ Jeremy tried to reach her.

“Please… No… Don’t come.” Felicity said with her voice cracked, and tears poured down her face.

“What’s the matter?” he asked.

“Please… I’m begging you… Don’t come near me.” She pleaded, which made Jeremy nod.

“Alright… Don’t be afraid. I won’t come near you. I will not touch you.” He promised. Jeremy removed his coat and gave it to her. “Use this to cover your body,” he said, and Felicity reached it from him. She covered her body with his coat. “Let me help you sit on the couch.” At first, Felicity was hesitant, but she soon reached her hand into his.

She mouthed thanks, and Jeremy gave her a glass of water. “Are you okay now?” he asked.

“Yes… Thank you,” Felicity said after drinking the glass of water and handing it over to Jeremy.

“What happened to you earlier? Looks like you’re afraid of something or someone.” He stated, which made Felicity look down as she shook her head.

“It’s nothing. I’m alright. Besides, you’re in no position to interrogate me. You’re just our client and nothing at all,” she sternly said.

“Alright… I will not ask.” Jeremy raised his arms like he was surrendering. ‘Even if you don’t tell me… I will find it out on my own. And I will make sure whoever does this to you will pay until they beg for their lives.’ He thought.

The awkward silence broke when Felicity’s phone rang. “Hello?” she answered.

“Hello, Ms. Mondragon. I would like to invite you tomorrow to our school. I want to talk to you about your son, Apollo Mondragon. He got into trouble earlier, and it has something to do with your current job.”

Surprised, Felicity dropped her phone as she felt weak from the call she received.