I inhaled deeply while I stood in front of Midnight Phantom. This is my first night to work here so I have to work really hard. I walked in using the front door, I showed the green card to the bouncers again and then I was able to enter.

When I entered, there are a few people inside. Probably because it's still early. I'm sure in an hour this will be filled.

A woman, based on the looks she must be around the age of forty? She is dressed a in proper and neat attire and she was standing in the corner, watching how the staffs arranged and clean the place.

"Excuse me, are you Trisha Smith?" I approached her as she turn her head towards me. "I'm Eleina, and Mr. Cloud told me to look for you last night."

"Yes, he told me we have a new waitress." She gazed at me from head to toe, she had a strong Russian accent though. Her red lips curved into a smile once she was done checking my out. "Come with me."

Trisha started walking as I followed behind her. She leads me to the staff room where there are lockers, closets, makeup area and dressing areas. This must be the backstage for the performers as well. There are girls who are putting some makeup, some girls are already wearing their pole dancer costume while the others are just chatting.

"Girls, this is the new waitress. Her name is Elaina, and she was given by the boss himself." When Trisha mentioned the last part, some of the girls gasped in shock. "She will be working here staring tonight. And the boss told me that you should all treat her kindly, teach her everything she needed."

"That's kinda unfair. She was given by the boss." I heard one of them murmured.

"A special treatment?" The other one also whispered.

Wait, what do they mean by that?

Some girls smiled at me and I smiled back. Trisha told me to come with her again so I guess she had some explaining to do. She leads me her mini office and told me to sit down.

"You have to sign this paper, its just an employment form and then the contract. Mr. Cloud is very strict to all of his employees so you have to sign this as a sign of your loyalty in this job." She gave me the papers and handed me a pen.

I examined the papers and raised my head to ask "Why? Did somebody betrayed his trust and this club?"

"Yes, many times before. Some people tries to sell some information about this club to the media, left the club without permissions and mostly, girls falling in love and breaking some rules. "

"Rules?" I raises my eyebrow curiously.

"It's in the contract." She pointed out.

I quickly turned my eyes to the papers that I'm holding and flew to the contract to read the rules.

"All of us follow a strict rules here. And we never try to break a single rule."

Employees' contract

Rules and Regulations

Rule 1: Fulfill your job properly.

Rule 2: Sign the contract without hesitation.

Rule 3: Be prepare  from unexpected tasks.

Rule 4: You should not be committed to any responsibilities (like be married and have kids) only yourself.

Rule 5: You can only leave if you got fired.

Rule 6: Be approachable to the customers.

Rule 7: Be versatile.

Rule 8: Not allowed to date and fall in love with your coworkers.

Rule 9: Never talk back and disobey the boss

Rule 10: Break one rule and you're already fired.

Whoa, this is the only job that I have got that has some strict rules.

"So, are you in?" Trisha asked, crossing her ams.

I raised my head to look at her. Well, it's in the rules to sigh the contract without hesitation but I also have to be careful. They should not find out that I have a daughter.

But I'm doing this for her.

"Yes." I answered and signed the contract without any hesitation. I dropped the pen on the table and stood up from the chair.

"Good." She grinned, taking the papers and put them in a file. Then there was a knock on the door. "Come in."

The wooden door opened, and a woman with this wavy golden hair and vibrant red lips sneaks in, she was wearing a tight blue glittery dress, the same dress that the other waitresses are wearing. Is that what we we're supposed to wear?

"Ms. Smith, you asked for me?" She softly asked, as she noticed my presence.

Trisha walks closer to us "Yes, Rose. This is Eleina and she will be working here in your care. Teach her everything she should learn about your job. She's the boss' choice by the way so do it carefully."

The boss' choice.

I mean what does that mean? I didn't just get a job in a snap, I kinda signed up for this too.

"Oh, she's the lucky one." I heard Rose whispered then suddenly she grabbed my hand and shook hands with me. "I'm Rose and I will be the one to teach you all you need to know, on how you should look, wear, act and accommodate the customers. Come with me to the dressing area."

I followed Rose the time as we head back to the staff room. Everyone is getting ready when we get there and each one of them approached me with a kind face. Not just waitresses in this room though, the hookers are here as well, the pole dancers, janitress and the others , I don't know what their job is. This staff room is very huge and many people can fit in here.

"As you can see, this is your uniform." Rose gave me some dresses, all different. They are not just one dress but seven dresses that are still wrapped in plastic that has a piece of paper and something written on it.

Monday:

A dress with white tube and blue high waisted skater skirt.

Tuesday:

It was a very red sequenced cocktail dress.

Wednesday and Friday

A black soft dress, it's a halter type. So it will show some skin and some breast.

Thursday and Saturday:

Also a black cottoned dress, it has no sleeves yet it's very revealing because of the deep cut on the chest.

Sunday:

Is like the same as the Wednesday and Saturday attire. But the difference of this one is that it has long sleeves but it is still sexy because of the hole near the chest.

They told me to place the dresses inside the locker that starting tonight, will be mine. We sounded like we're in a hurry because all the things that I should know about this restaurant should be taught tonight.

Rose and the others taught me the things should be done in this restaurant like they were told them to do. From the first thing I should do up to the last duties. I learned that this is not just a normal waitressing job, because I have to flirt.

Something that I haven't done since college when I had a daughter. I guess the reason why I had a daughter unplanned because I seduced my boyfriend while I was drunk. But I never thought that she was a mistake. She's the most amazing kid and I love her more than my own life. That's why I'm doing all of these.

"Today is Wednesday so wear your uniform already." Rose told me as she started doing her own makeup.

I put on my Wednesday uniform and any minute now, the club is about to open. I'm surprised I didn't get any tests or interviews because I had been doing and applying for jobs since Avery came out and this is the easiest process I have done.

"Hey Rose, can I ask you something?"

"What?"

"Why did Trisha referred me as the boss' choice? I mean, you all were surprised when she mentioned that." I asked, curiously.

Rose turned her eyes on me "Hm... How should I explain this? Well, you're the first person here who was able to talk to the boss himself. All of us here applied to Trisha and I really mean that we had gone through a long process. They are really careful in choosing people to work here. But you...you were given by the boss himself. You're kinda lucky , Eleina. You don't have to worry about your stay here."

That leave me so many questions in my mind. Did I receive a special treatment? And I don't know the reason why he gave that to me but it is really a blessing.

"But don't get that in your head. We are all equal in this club. You will just see how cruel the boss is." Rose sigh and had the others prepare already.

'God, help me do this job properly.' I prayed silently.

I haven't seen the boss yet, maybe he's in the office. Will Rune be in this club tonight?

"Okay, girls. Are you all ready?" Everyone answered in chorus. The DJ started playing some music, the some dancers already went to their positions, some are in the stage, some are not, I noticed that there are waiters as well, I haven't noticed them earlier because they are located on the other room.

The club finally opened and to be honest, they are a huge crowd. So many dazzling people in the room now. All of them look so rich from head to toe.

We started our job individually.

"Good evening, Sir." I greeted the group of men since one of them called me. "How can I help you?" Just the way Rose told me.

"Hi, you're new here?" The guy asked, stating at me.

I nod my head and smiled. "Yes, sir"

"Hm...I thought so. I haven't seen you before."

"You want to order, sir? Want me to get something at the bar for you?"

"Yeah, we would like 3 bottles of the vodka, then give us some shot glass and some limes. " he ordered me.

I bowed my head and head over to the bar and told the bartender the orders. In a minute, he handed out a tray of 3 bottles, a bottle of vodka and a bowl of limes. Good thing it's not really heavy so I was able to carry it without any help.

I served it carefully and head over to other tables if I can do some help.

While waiting for someone to call me. I watched some lounge singers on the stage. According to the schedule the first four hours will be entertained by the clean singers but once midnight already comes, the real party will begin. Where the DJ is going to play the loudest and sexiest music ever then the pole dancers will come, even the hookers...in short, the dirty part is on.

The clean hours, that's what I call the first four hours, the customers are mostly just business meetings, people who just wanted a good time, or just a group of friends who doesn't have a plan of getting drunk. I actually am doing fine, no problem so far and haven't made a mistake yet but I'm praying no mistake will happen.

I'm actually looking forward what the real potential of this club is at midnight. I want to see how fun this nightclub is.

I was serving one table some cocktails when I heard a voice behind me. "First day?"

I turned around to see Rune standing there, handsomely wearing a simple black suit jacket, white shirt underneath and black pants. He was smiling widely too. "Am I that handsome for you to stare at me?"

I just laughed and walked closer "You're here again."

"Yeah." He shrugged, tucking his hands inside his pockets.

"Are you with someone?" I asked, looking around.

"Yes, I'm with my lady." He replied, scratching the bridge of his nose then suddenly, I hugged the tray to my body when he went closer to me. More like bringing his face towards me.

My eyebrows touched, walking backwards. "What are you doing?" I asked, awkwardly.

Seriously, he's handsome and hot but he's not my type. He raised his hand and touched my cheek while his eyes staring deeply to me. What's his problem?

"You have to change your foundation, Eleina. It's too dark for your tone. Maybe go for a shade that is two shades lighter."

"Huh?" My eyebrow raised at what he said. How does he knew about makeup?

Rune laughed then he finally walk back with a gasp but not on his own. Someone pulled him away roughly by his collar.

"Boss." It was Zephyr.

"Hi Zephyr." Rune shove his hand away that was tugging his collar with a smirk on his face.

"Stop flirting and messing around with my staff, Rune." His voice holds coldness and power as he speaks.

"I'm not flirting around, dude. I just want to be friends with Eleina. She's a nice girl." Rune smirked and gave me a wink. Then he turn around and started to walk away.

That man can be a little weird.

When Rune was already unable to see through the crowd, I felt Zephyr's presence. I suddenly became stiff and felt the awkwardness.

Zephyr cleared his throat "How do you like your job so far?"

"Erm...great! The others have been teaching me so I'm trying my best to not make a mistake." I answered, with my voice a little cracked but I tried to make an exciting tone because of this nervousness I'm feeling.

Zephyr crossed his arms and stare at me seriously "Good. I don't like mistakes, Miss. Valentin. The others must have already told you that you were my choice."

I nod my head "Yes, Sir."

"But don't make that as an advantage to your co workers. You are just like everyone else. I can still fire you if I want to. Are we me clear?"

I swallowed hard "Yes, Sir. I promise to do my job well."

He raised his head a little and he was about to turn away when he said "I do not accept a promise. Do it and don't make me regret giving you a job in my club."

Then with that, he left me standing there. This man can really make the mood or scene tense. I don't know why but something about his presence is really making me shover and I'm sure I am not the first person to feel that.

I heard someone flickering her tongue behind me and I saw it was Rose. "You are one lucky bitch, yah know?" Her voice was a little humorous.

"What kind of lucky is that? The boss threatened me about doing my job well." I mumbled.

"Honey, I have a feeling that the boss holds a strong feeling about you. I just don't know if it's good or bad but...him coming down here to ask you if you are alright, man that's different." Rose grinned at me, giving me that teasing look.

I frowned and shook my head. I don't want to get things into my head. "You're imagining too much, Rose. There is no way that he will treat me different."

I closed the topic there. This is just my first day so I don't want anything to happen smoothly. No complications.

By 12 midnight, the real party begins. The strippers started going on stage, some are in cages! This is absolutely the life of a party. I don't know but there are a lot more people now. The dj played a lot and sexy music which made the others more excited and get wilder on the dance floor.

We stayed on the lounge, which means serving the customers . No one tried to flirt with me so thank God for that. I don't have anything to worry so I was able to do my job nicely. But even if I am still training and I'm new in this club, I worked as a waitress too before in a simple club, and how I describe a simple club is it is just a small, not too big stage and I was only an entertainer. The manager fired me because I can't balance my schedule because Avery was only two years old that time and she was always sick so most of my days should be with her.

Right now, I have to boost myself and work hard. I have a feeling that I have to impress my boss because he kinda gave me a special treatment that I do not know why and I'm not sure if he had some bad intentions. Maybe he felt pity when he saw me the other night.

Just consider this as a blessing, Eleina. For your and your daughter.

I inhaled deeply and put on a simple smile as I talk to the customers. I was so focused on my job when I felt someone was staring at me that made me a little uncomfortable.

I tried to search around and I saw those mesmerising eyes that was deeply focused on me. It was coming from Zephyr, he was on the VIP area, leaning on the railings with a glass of champagne in his hand while he seems to be watching me. When he noticed me looking at him as well, he finally removed his gaze and turned to the dancers on stage.

What is this man even thinking of me?

I noticed a hand crawled around his waist and saw a woman with short dark brown hair and she's wearing a very revealing and sexy dress and she gave Zephyr a kiss on his lips.

Oh so they are a couple.

Anyway, I averted my eyes already. Why am I even looking at him? Don't mind his business, Eleina.

To be continued..