It's a rare thing when an exotic dancer actually likes you. Most of the time, it's just their job to make you feel special so you'll keep spending money. It's exhausting work, pretending to be interested and affectionate when it's not real. But with you, it was different. Dancing for you felt different. Johnny didn't know if you genuinely wanted him—why would you? But being with you felt so much more authentic. It was like a breath of fresh air.

He'd always share the little things with you. When he got a new piercing, you'd be the first to know. If he had a new outfit for his shows, you'd be the first to see it. It wasn’t just about the job anymore. You became a part of his life in ways that felt more real than anything else. With you, it wasn't a performance.