Dance With Me - Episode 6

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Angelica checked the time on her wrist; she didn’t want to be late to her first work on the first day. It was still a miracle how they had hired her, she thought.

She quickly packed her hair into a ponytail, then picked her bag, on it was the quit notice her landlady had dropped for her. She ignored and quickly rushed out of the room.

She had been working her ass off to meet up with the rent and an opportunity just opened for her, she was excited.

She brought out her purse to see how much was left inside-not much . If she took a cab, she would be left with a few Ghana cedis  which might affect her meal for the next couple of days. She knew she had better start trekking, it was just some minutes past 8 in  the morning, she could get there before 11.

True to her calculation, by the time she got to the clock, it was just some minutes to ten. She didn’t walk, she ran all the way so that when she got there, she was out of breath.

She opened the door and walked in, she could see someone at the bar, and it was one of the men she had seen the previous night, in the meeting. He looked surprised to see her.

“Hey, are you okay?”

She nodded quickly, unable to talk as she was still catching her breath.

Omega wondered what was wrong with the newbie, she looked like she was going to faint at any moment. He thought of helping her but she waved at him, she bent a little and then straightened up

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. She was also sweating and her hair seemed scattered.

“Goodmorning. I ..I am Angelica.” She finally said, bringing out a hand.

“Yes, I remember you. You were the intruder.” He accused but jokingly. “I am Omega.”

She nodded and smiled before walking towards the bar.

“You look like you could make use of a drink.” Omega said and brought out a bottle...

Angelica was surprised.

 “Is that allowed? I mean, I don’t want to jeopardize this one time chance that I just got with this job and I mean no offense please.”

Omega frowned and poured the drink in two glasses. “Well, since you didn’t say no to my offer, then I guess, you really need a drink and even if it’s forbidden, it can be our little secret right?” He teased and passed her a drink which she gulped down in one second.

“Geez! You sure are a drinker!” He laughed.

She looked slightly embarrassed, “I’m sorry, I was really thirsty. Thank you.”

Omega smiled, “it’s okay, I love ladies with guts.” He joked and sipped from his own cup. “So, why did you show up this early?”

She shrugged and grabbed a stool, “nothing, I just want to prove how desperate I am and how much I really love to work.”

“Really?”

“Yea.”

“So, have you ever worked at a bar before?”

She nodded. “Yes. I got some skills which you will die for.” She replied standing up.

Omega raised a brow, “really?”

“Yep.” She replied and walked around to get behind the bar. She rummaged through the bar and brought out four different types of drinks.

Omega watched in interest as she brought out two cups out of those he had been cleaning. Then she shook the bottles at once, opened and poured in little quantities into each cup, so each cup contained a drop of four of each bottle. Then she moved closer to Omega who was watching. She dug a hand into his breast pocket. This got him by surprise but she only brought out a lighter from his pocket. She gave him a knowing look and they both burst into laughter. After this, she lighted the lighter on each of the drink-each brought out a little blue fame on the drink and then she handed a cup to him while she took the other.

Omega chuckled and collected the lighter and the cup from her. He lifted the cup to his lips and was about to drink when she said-

“Careful, it can burn your throat.” It was more of a show-off and not really a warning.

He gave her a cocky smiled and sipped from the drink. He shut his eyes and put down the drink.

“Wow! Who are you?”

She laughed and took her own cup.

“Where did you learn that? That was really a badass!”

She shrugged and returned to her seat.

“My father was a bartender. We used to have a club back at Texas, so I grew up knowing few tricks.”

“Well, you are definitely teaching me that!”

She chuckled, “no problem.”

The door slammed, startling them both, Candy and Betty came in.

“Yo! This newbie is a badass! Come have a taste!”  Omega announced to the ladies who had just come in.

The two walked towards them and tasted from the drink.

“Did you make that?” Candy asked Angelica who nodded. “Wow! Well, welcome to the family. I am Candy and she is Betty. We will be working together.”

Angelica smiled, “Okay, please call me Angy.”

“So where are you from Angy?” Betty asked, dropping her bag on the counter and grabbing a seat close to Angy.

“Well, I’m from Nigeria.” Angy replied.

“Your family are here as well?” Candy asked, grabbing a seat.

“No, they are not. Dad and I lived in Lagos until he died in an accident. Came back here to live with my nana, but she died last year too. So its just  me.”

 “Wow! Sorry about that.” Candy replied, “I lost my dad too, and it’s just me with my grandma. Sucks right?”

“Yea.”

“You are beautiful.” Betty stated.

“Thanks,” Angy replied. “You all seem nice, I am so happy to be here, apart from the fact that I need the money.”

The others laughed. “We all do.”

“So, how did you know there was a vacancy?” Omega asked.

“Well, I have been seeing the advert for some days now but I never had the courage to come over until last night.”

“You danced so well last night. Are you a dancer?” Betty asked.

Angy chuckled, “Not really, but I love dancing. It is really a part of me.”

“Maybe you can teach us few steps....” Candy started and stopped as the door closed. They all turned around, it was Marcy and Adams.

“The bosses are here.” Candy whispered.

“Omega is the assistant, not her.”Betty corrected.

“Morning folks.” Adams greeted, moving towards them.

“Hi, Adams.” They all chorused except for Angy.

“Well, it’s good that you are all getting along.”

“Hi.” Angy said, “thanks for giving me this opportunity and I promise that you are not going to regret it.”

Adams smiled, “I hope so. So you have met everyone. I am Adams and she is Marcy.”

“Hi.” Angy said to Marcy who only grumbled a reply.

“So, Betty and Candy will tell you what is expected of you and you can ask them all the questions that you might have.” Adams explained.

“She is so pretty.

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. Just who we need.” Betty said excitedly. “Don’t you think she is pretty Adams?”

“Urm..” Adams started, he had no idea what to say. “Have fun guys.” He said quickly and began to head towards the stairs.

“Anyway, you can check the rules by the notice board over there.” Marcy put in. “Any question you have, you can bring them, we will be happy to answer them and it is really important that you follow the rules so you have to study them very well. I saw you dancing last night.”

Angy blushed.

“You are really good.” Marcy stated grimly.

“Thank you.”

“Yea but note that the workers here are not allowed to dance while working so, if you really want to dance, this is not the place for that.” With this Marcy picked her bag and headed towards the stairs.

“She can be a total bitch sometimes.” Betty remarked.

“She likes acting like she is the boss but she isn’t. Adams is the boss.” Candy emphasized.

“Well, I just don’t want to make anyone uncomfortable.” Said Angy but Betty waved.

“Come, we need to find you a proper costume for your shift.” Candy said excitedly, standing up.

“There’s a costume?” Angy asked, standing up as Betty dragged her with them.

“Of course, you don’t think you will be serving with these boring cloths you are putting on, come on.”

Omega chuckled as the three ladies left him at the bar, finally he could continue what he was doing.

 

***

Adams dropped his bag on the table and was about to sit when Marcy came in as well.

“Hey, I brought you some breakfast.” She said and handed her a paper bag.

Adams smiled, “thank you.” He collected the bag and digging a hand inside, he brought out a covered plate with food inside.

“So, how do you feel now that you are a single man?” She asked.

“Well,” he replied while taking his seat. “I don’t feel any different. I think I have been single for a long time, I just never knew. The only different thing is that I feel like I can do anything I want right now.”

“Good. Because we need your head to be clear so we can figure out, how we can make enough sales to meet up with the money.”

“I know.” He replied, “so what do you think about the new girl?”

Marcy stood up. "Ask me after a week.” She said and walked out of his office.

**

 

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