“I know what I did last night was completely wrong. I knew I ruined my chances to ever to be noticed by anyone.”

“Yeah, you can be easily blackmailed.” Rose laughed faintly.

“Yeah, that can also happen. But I’m through with Helena. I just wanted you to know that. I really hope that you can forgive me.” Bette took a deep breath and leaned against the counter.

“I guessI guess I can forgive you.”

“Thank you so much. I really do appreciate this Bette. Thank you.”

“Goodbye Rose.”

“Bye.” Bette hung up the phone and sighed. She sat the phone down and walked towards her bedroom.

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            Christina walked into a club for an audition as a cage dancer at The Boogie in Orange County. She walked in the club and noticed the line. She stood there which felt like forever. After thirty minutes, she was finally next one in line. She started to stretch her legs and her arms. She heard someone yell next, and she walked onto the middle of the floor. She handed them her paper and walked back on the floor. They didn’t say anything, and she waited. She felt like someone was eyeing her, and she was right. She noticed a short, dark-haired guy staring her down. She smiled faintly, and he smiled back. Christina heard the music of “Don’t Cha” blare through the speakers. She slowly started to move her body to the music. She started to get into it and ran her hands up and down her body. Before the song was over, she dropped to the floor into the splits. The judges were amazed with her moves.

“Thank you Miss Arthur, we’ll get a hold of you sometime this week.”

“Thank you.” Christina grabbed her bag and started to walk out the club. The guy who was eyeing her earlier got out of his seat and went after her. Christina grabbed a cigarette and lit it.

“Hey, hold up.” Christina stopped in her tracks and turned around. She noticed the guy from in the room. He caught up with her and stopped. “You were really good in there. You were probably the best I’ve seen today.”