Messed 5
Alex was trying not to shake; she did it she actually danced for paying customers. She set her stuff on her chair and started redressing.
"you ain't gonna go out for the lap dances?" said kiara.
Alex swallowed nervously she didn't think she could handle being that close to the customers.
"geez kia give her a break it's her first day" said Roxy
Kiara made a scoffing noise and went out the door in a robe and heels.
"just so you know Enzo won't let it slide for too long pretty soon their gonna ask for you" said Roxy
She nervously looked at her makeup stand wondering how she had gotten herself in this mess at all.
"you ain't never done it have you?" said Flapper
Alex shook her head no.
"and I'm not even sure how to do it" said Alex
"Go watch honey that's how I learned just remember don't go home with them and no real names we get weirdos here" said Roxy
Alex sighed and finished dressing, and then she went to the side of the stage and watched through the curtains. Her focus on the girls gyrating on the patrons laps. She almost gave up and went home that night. She had counted on just dancing. She could tune out her surroundings when she danced she wouldn't be able to in such close proximity to the customers.
She was already somewhat creeped out by all the hands that had shoved money into her underwear tonight could she really do that. This whole business made her feel so dirty. She continued to scan the crowd until she spotted Dante watching her. She ducked back inside feeling absurdly like a kid spying on their parents. She didn't know why that man made her feel so guilty but he did. She was turning to head back to the dressing room when Enzo came through the side curtain.
"hey kid their asking for you" said Enzo
He seemed incredibly pleased by the idea too bad she didn't share the feeling
"So go on what are you waiting for?" said Enzo
She saw his hopeful face and knew if she told him the truth he would probably fire her. With no other job options out there she really didn't have a choice.
So she bit her lip and her pride and said "which ones are asking?"
Enzo eagerly pointed out a couple oriental businessmen and one old guy. She opted to get the old guy out of the way first, since there were three of the businessmen and only one old man. Besides she was going to need some sort of practice first. She nervously approached the old man she wasn't quite sure what the etiquette was for a lap dance.
"hey beautiful you really know how to move" said the old guy
"Why thank you that's sweet of you to say so" said Alex.
The old man patted his lap and she straddled his legs. Then she looked nervously around. Ok now what she thought?
"just rock back and forth honey" said the old guy
She laughed nervously "sorry first day jitters" said Alex
"Oh I understand let old Hanson teach ya sweetie" said the old man
Fortunately it wasn't as disgusting as she feared. She knew she was being watched the whole time she was out there but her glance never went towards Dante's corner. She was nervous enough without adding that to the mix too. She managed to get through the experience unscathed and did her second show of the night after wards.
She was starting to loosen up finally and felt somewhat less disgusted with herself than she thought she would. She was washing her makeup off when Enzo walked into the dressing room. He tapped a couple girls on the arm and then pointed at her.
"come on honey join us" said Enzo
April squealed delightedly when she realized Alex was also chosen for whatever it was Enzo wanted. When Enzo walked out ahead of them Alex pulled April closer and whispered in her ear.
"what's going on?"said Alex
"Special clients were gonna party, come on it'll be fun" said April
Alex was worried about what she meant by partying she hoped they didn't mean drugs because she never touched the stuff and wouldn't even if it meant this job. Enzo led them out onto the floor and towards the table he had been sitting at earlier. Dante and some other guy were already sitting there. She let April slide in next to Dante and carefully put the other girl between her and the other guy. Unfortunately it left her next to the boss.
Enzo slid in next to her effectively trapping her in the booth. April was already leaning close to Dante and he seemed to be enjoying the attention. Enzo put his arm around her shoulders. Only the other guy seemed disinterested in their company. She made the decision that whatever partying occurred she would find a way to this man's side. At least that way she wouldn't be expected to sleep with her boss or Dante.
Roxy seemed irritated by the man's cool demeanor and was eying Alex. Alex gave her the silent nod with her eyes indicating she would gladly switch.
"boss man I hate to be a bother but I got to use the little girls room" said Roxy
Enzo shifted out of his seat an d Alex followed him out so Roxy could slide out. Roxy headed for the restroom and Alex slid back in giving Roxy the change she wanted. It put her right next to an older gentleman. He was white haired like Dante yet his hair was slicked back. He wore a monocle on one eye and was dressed like something out of old Europe. He seemed to be out of place here and he obviously didn't like being here. She refrained from doing what Roxy had done and cling all over him.
He had a coffee cup in front of him as opposed to Dante's beer. He glanced at her briefly when she didn't immediately throw herself at him. Alex could tell this man was very old school by just his demeanor. He probably thought all the girls here were whores and wanted nothing to do with them.
Roxy came back just as he opened his mouth to speak.
"I believe you were just telling us of a job you may have for us?" said the man
His voice was a smooth cultured baritone that sent a shiver down her spine. Dante visibly rolled his eyes and glared at the older man. Enzo stood up and let Roxy in before sitting down next to her. He absently put his arm around Roxy and she smirked at Alex in relieved thanks. A waitress set a beer in front of Alex and she ignored it. She didn't drink as a rule, one of her uncle's was an alcoholic and she didn't want to take the chance it was in her genetics. The man raised his cup to his mouth and took a sip.
Alex found herself staring at his every move; even the way he swallowed was fascinating. She glanced up and met his eye. He had caught her staring at him. Her cheeks turned crimson and she saw him grin ever so slightly.
"yes I do, one of my last girls went missing she turned up a few days ago" said Enzo
He sounded angry to her and she wondered what happened to make him so angry
"are you certain it wasn't a human doing the dispatching?" said the man
Enzo grunted and nodded yes. Dante and the strange man met eyes then the man turned back towards Enzo.
"very well we will take the assignment, have you any witnesses" said the man
She couldn't stop staring and she didn't know why.
"do stop staring child it is rude" said the man
It felt as if she had been released and it was weird but welcome she heard Dante chuckle
"I'm sure she doesn't mean it dad maybe she thinks you're hot" said Dante
The man turned to glare at man didn't answer Dante's tease and the room suddenly seemed to get colder.
"I'm sorry" said Alex on reflex
The man's gaze shifted again to Alex and he pinned her with his gaze. His eyes were a glacial blue that for some reason reminded her of winter. She shivered a little but held his gazer without flinching. The man smiled and turned away
"apology accepted" he said calmly
"perhaps we should retire to some place more comfortable" said Enzo
He gave Dante a meaningful look and Dante nodded. Enzo stood up slowly dragging Roxy to her feet after him Dante sighed and did the same pulling a reluctant April to her feet. The older gentleman slid out as well but made no move to assist Alex out of the booth. She sighed softly and climbed out on her own.
She really wanted to go home not go party she was tired and wanted to just take a shower and fall into bed.
Enzo led the way out of the building and into a waiting limousine. Alex unconsciously fell in step beside the man and did her best to look anywhere but at him. Enzo climbed inside the limo and Roxy followed him inside it. Dante climbed in next and April followed him in.
She curled up next to him again and Alex saw the older man roll his eyes at dantes partner Dante grinned and watched the old man climb inside. Alex climbed in next. She sat a little a ways from the old man. She thought it best to give him his personal space, especially when she saw the but of a huge gun sticking out under his coat. She would be willing to bet that cane wasn't an ordinary cane either. He made no move to close the space between them and seemed relieved she wasn't clinging to him as Roxy had done.
Alex watched the scenery roll by and absently listened to the conversation. She was also mulling some of it over in her mind and comparing it to what she knew of the game. Dante hunted demons so whatever Enzo was hiring him for had to do with that. It was enough info to make her want to run screaming, considering she knew they really existed.
She shook those thoughts the last thing she needed was a mental replay of her first encounter. The old man with him was a mystery, Dante usually worked alone didn't he. Unless you count the eye candy females they threw in for his cohorts.
"I will have Vergil look into it" said the old man.
Something in Alex's mind was trying to tell her something but she couldn't place it all it was telling her was the intro at the beginning of the game. She glanced briefly at the old man. He seemed to be deep in thought about something she quickly looked back out the window when he started to turn towards her.
Her heart did a panicked leap when she finally put two and two together. Sparda, holy crap he couldn't be could he?
The car slowed to a stop and she climbed out of the car in a daze. They had stopped in front of a sizable house. Enzo seemed in an unusually chipper mood as he unlocked the door.
"welcome to my humble abode" said Enzo
Dante nodded and said nice but given the fact that April had her hand in his top and was nuzzling his neck.
"ladies why don't you make yourselves more presentable and meet us on the veranda" said Enzo
Roxy and April excused themselves and Alex reluctantly followed them.