And it just keeps getting worse for Flame on Wip It Up Wednesday #wipitup

Scene Set - Flame received a $50 tip from Peyton. She stored it in her purse and had a shower after her shift ended. Someone stole it.


It took ten deep, soothing breaths to calm her body. The trembles subsided. The tears stopped. Her breathing returned to normal. Her gaze wandered around the empty dressing room and rested on a tube of scarlet lipstick. Without thinking beyond the moment, she grabbed the tube and scribbled on the wall: TO THE BITCH WHO STOLE MY $50. I HOPE YOU CHOKE ON IT.She grabbed her cell out of her purse, called a cab, and stormed out of the club. Glancing right and left, she checked and rechecked for lurkers. Drunk, horny patrons were a pain to get rid of at two in the morning. She patted the kangaroo pouch on her sweat shirt, checking for the can of pepper spray. Her personal security blanket. The cab arrived. She opened the door and dropped onto the seat. "Hey.""Hey." The cabbie looked in the mirror and smiled. "You've looked better.""Lousy night.""Diner?""Yes, please." Flame rested her head against the window and watched the street lights pass. In the confines of the cab, she knew she was safe. Amando always picked her up and either drove her home or for a late night snack. They weren't lovers, just friends. Amando was the only person who knew her secret, and after a year and a half, she trusted him to keep it to himself.The cab slowed and parked in front of Louie's All You Can Eat 24 Hours A Day diner. She paid him and left a small tip. "Like I said. Lousy night."Amando laughed. "For me too. I'll be listening for your pick up call.""Thanks." She slid out of the cab, walked to the diner, and pulled open the door. A horrid grinning face blocked her entrance.Baseball Cap Guy licked his lips. His breath reeked of beer and cigarette smoke. "I was hopin' you'd come. Can I buy ya a cuppa joe?" He smiled. Three teeth were missing.


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