Unfortunately, she didn’t have time to bring up the matter, and settled to speak to Jenna later. She hadn’t seemed her usual cheerful self, and Eden wondered at that, worried that leaving Liam with her all the time was finally taking its toll. She made a quick dash to check on Liam and Jenna, who told her Dominic, had charged her to watch over Liam while they dined. With the impending dinner with Dominic still looming in front of her, Eden reluctantly made her way to the mansion. Lena had already scheduled her to work a closing shift this upcoming Saturday, so bailing was no longer an option. Come on, I’ll show you around the place.”īy the time they were finished, Eden was understandably overwhelmed, but it was too late to turn back now. Like I said yesterday, if you’re shy you’re either going to have to get over it very quickly or tell me now so I can look for someone else.”

Most of our patrons know our rules, and they’re typically harmless when it comes to the girls. “We have Vin and Randy to keep them in line. The harder they stare, the more tips you make.”

We get them all-frat boys from the surrounding colleges, businessmen from downtown and the regulars, who work a nine to five-and they only want to come here, unwind with a pitcher of beer, and stare at our girls. “We’re about five things here at Carver’s: tits, ass, food, service, and entertainment. She advised Eden to read it but essentially summarized it for her. Once that was done, Lena handed her an employee handbook. It was straightforward paperwork, her application mostly and her identifications. Lena invited Eden to take a seat and after offering some beverages to which Eden politely declined, they got to work. There were three in total positioned in a semicircle with a glass coffee table at the center. They walked through the bustling kitchen and further back through another set of doors that led to a surprisingly quiet and pleasant sitting room with black micro suede couches. “Let’s head to the backroom where it’s a little quieter.” With Lena in the lead, Eden followed her through the double doors marked “Employees Only” that was just to the right of the bar. “Eden, over here!” Eden whirled at the sound of her name grateful that Lena had found her instead she doubled back and walked to meet the other woman. Standing in the middle of the crowd feeling overwhelmed and slightly out of her element, Eden contemplated bolting, but reminded of what awaited she bolstered her spirits and continued her search for the elusive Lena. “I’m sorry!” she called but knew her apology was neither heard nor wanted. “Watch it!” she snapped, tossing a glare over her shoulder at a flustered Eden.

Monster by Francette Phal