He stands waiting for me to speak, knowing that there is more going on that I'm not saying.
“What if he tells my dad things? He knows about me selling my body and stuff.” I’m scared as hell he might want me back. He might just be here to cause s**t, and one way is to tell my dad everything. Only he would tell his story, he wouldn’t tell the truth about how it was he who sold me.
“I will tell him.” I step back, shocked. “Not that, listen. I will tell him we got talking, and you slipped up about dancing burlesque. It’s not bad. I will tell him you’re worried Joel will tell him and make up lies. If Joel then tells your dad other stories, he won’t listen, baby girl.” He pulls me closer, but I don’t want my dad to know.
“I don’t want my dad to know. He will speak to Joel and then Joel will t
