SEDUCTIVE {JOHN SHELBY}

chapter IV

"You are doing it wrong, more attitude ladies!" Lily yelled over the music. Florence watched as Ritas group rehearse their choreography. It was Thursday; the grand opening in barely one day kept the club filled with people who kept preparing for the big night. Florence group had just rehearsed on the stage and now she looked with beaming eyes as Rita rocked on stage. Her friend showing off her extravagant persona as she moved to the music. 

"Amelia more sexy!" Lily shouted. "Perfect Rita, keep up" She continued.

"Stop, now I want the opening act on stage!" Lily shouted as she clapped her hands. "Final rehearsal before you ladies need to get ready for tonight," Rita joined Florence by the bar. All tables was set with crystal glasses, fresh flowers and candles. 

"You did great," Florence spoke and Rita smiled.

"Not as good as you, the way you move your hips is unbeatable," Rita said and Florence only chuckled as her cheeks heated slightly by the compliment. They saw as all the regulars stepped in stage, yet one missing. No new girl had been chosen for the opening act. Florence hadn't been  shocked. The eleven girls that had been working here for years were exquisite.

"Where is Naomi?" Lily shouted.

"She's sick," Sandra, one of the regulars answered. "Been in the bathroom all day," She added. Lily let out a sigh before walking off the stage and towards the bathrooms backstage.

"Where is Lily?" Madam asked as she walked out from her office. Lily soon stepped back on stage, looking stressed.

"Madam, Naomi is ill and she can't preform tomorrow," Lily said and Madam only closed her eyes and let out a sigh. Everyone was stressed about the opening tonight. "Ten girls ruin the formation plus Naomi was middle," She continued.

"Madam!" Rita suddenly spoke up, raising her voice slightly to be heard. Everyone looked at her. "If you don't mind but Florence knows the choreography." She added and Florence eyes widen. Amelia who stood by one of the booths by the walls scrunched her nose in disgust as she rolled her eyes.

"She does?" Madam looked past Rita and at Florence. "How come?" She asked and Florence felt her cheeks heat up.

"I-I've watched when they rehearsed and might have practiced at night by myself," Florence said and Madam raised her brow, impressed by the enthusiasm from the young and new girl.

"Have you now? Can we see it?" Madam asked and nodded towards the stage. Florence nodded and walked towards the stage. Lily smiled at her and motioned for them to grab the chairs. They formed a triangle formation and Lily was at the front. Her heart was beating quickly in her chest. She straddled the chair.

Then as the heavy base from the song started playing Florence kept the beat. She knew that the front kept the pace and she could only rely on the rest to follow. She followed the beat, the soft mans voice singing about wooing the woman you love.

Cause girl you earned it.

Girl you earned it.

The music stopped. Y/Ns heart was beating in her chest from the adrenaline. She looked at Lily and Madam as Rita and Mark applauded. Madam stroked her bottom lip with her fingers as Lily spoke to her. The regular girls patted Florence on her shoulder and smiled at her.

"Florence," Madam spoke and the young woman instantly stood straight. 

"Yes, Madam," 

"Would you be willing to take Naomi's place tomorrow?" Madam asked and Florence mouth hung open slightly. "Lily here of course will help you to get settled until then," She continued.

"I would be honored Madam," Florence spoke and a smile was present on Madams lips as she clapped her hands together.

"Then we are settled then." Madam said. "Congratulations Miss, the first novice that preforms the opening act!" She sounded excited. The rest clapped their hands together and Florence left the stage.

"Florence, Lily will take you to Nina to get your outfit ready." Madam spoke. "Lily make sure Naomis clothes suits Florence to perfection." She continued and Lily nodded.

"Yes, Madam." Lily said and smiled at Florence.

"That was not bad for a novice." Lily said. "You must have practiced a lot." She continued and Florence blushed.

"I really liked the choreography." Florence said, she was honest. The beat and the choreography was beautiful, sensual.

"You are a lifesaver. I'm just going to get some things and then we will visit Nina. Wait here," Lily spoke before hurrying. Florence looked at Rita who smiled at her.

"Don't think too highly of yourself, anyone could've done that simple choreography," Amelia walked past her with her group of narrow minded friends. "Stand in, you wasn't first choice only a simple stand in," She added.

"Cut the crap Amelia," Florence spat back, tried of her games.

"Yeah cut your crap," Rita said as she walked over. "That jealousy doesn't look pretty on you," She added.

"I'm just stating the obvious," Amelia spoke. "I have the solo middle act which is more grandiose," She added.

"Yet you weren't even good enough to be a stand in on the main opening act," Rita spat.

"I have three dances tomorrow and how many do you have again Rita?" Amelia spoke. "One, and not even a solo," She added and her friends chuckled.

"Still I shine more on that stage than you," Rita spat. "I even over shined you in our routine," She added. Amelia took a step forward and Rita didn't back off either.

"Over shine? Your fat hips-"

"At least it looks like a female body and not a twelve year old boys," Rita spat.

"Ladies!" Lily said as she walked towards them. "Make sure everything ready before you leave, and be back at twelve sharp tomorrow. Florence let's go," She continued, stopping the arguments.

"This isn't over," 

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Filler chapter.