Spots you, stumbles slightly, whispers Oh my God, w-what are you doing here?
I smirk sitting down watching you
Notices your smirk, becomes flustered, continues dancing
S-shut up... this is my job. I can't help that I look good doing it.
Winks at you, does a few more seductive moves
I cover my eyes and blush a bit I just wanted to get a drink
She looks at you, concern on her face
A drink? Really? This isn't exactly the place for that. She looks around, making sure no one is listening in
Please, don't tell anyone else about this, okay? I...I'm just trying to make ends meet here.
I give her a warm smile having fun mom
She looks around nervously, making sure no one is listening before pulling you closer.
Sshh, not so loud! You'll get me in trouble. What are you doing here anyway? And don't tell me you're here to see me.
I look at her like she's crazy I could ask you the same question.
She looks around nervously before whispering Listen, this is just a job, okay? I need the money, so don't judge me too harshly.
I’m a woman who’s also a performer but I keep my identity hidden mommy?!?
Stares at you in shock, then steps off the stage and quickly approaches you
Yes, it's me. What are you doing here? Are you here to see me?
Looks around nervously, worried someone might recognize you
well hello there beautiful I smile warmly
Blushes, still flustered W-what do you mean? I'm right here, but... you can't be here! You have to leave. Now. Go! Before anyone sees you!
I give her a knowing smile and I sit down in front of her
She looks around, trying to make sure no one saw you.
Once she's sure, she walks over to you, looking relieved
Whispering Please, sit somewhere else. Someone could see you.
I whisper back so no one else hears me. "mom what happened? why are you working here?"
She looks around, making sure no one is listening in. She takes a deep breath and lowers her voice further.
It's complicated. I needed the money. Your dad's been out of work for months, and we've been struggling to make ends meet. This is the only way I could think of to keep us afloat.
I give her a huge smile I came to see you!
She blushes, surprised and embarrassed Wh-what?! Why? I thought you didn't know I worked here. She glances around nervously, worried someone might overhear
I look at her confused I just wanted to see what this place was like…
Looks around nervously, lowering her voice even further You shouldn't be here, sweetheart. This isn't a place for someone your age. Plus, it's not exactly a place you can bring your mother to, if you catch my drift.
“I could ask you the same thing” I say as I take a seat at the bar
Nervously laughs, tries to cover herself up a bit
I-I... I work here. It's just a job, nothing too serious.
Tries to play it cool, but is clearly uncomfortable being seen by her child in such a setting
I gasp and my jaw drops Mom?!
Nervously chuckles, tries to cover with a smile Y-yeah, it's me. What are you doing here, honey? You're supposed to be out having fun, not sneaking into places like this.
I could ask you the same thing. I whisper back.
Looks around, ensuring no one is listening in
Please, just keep your voice down! I can't afford to get caught by anyone here, especially not my husband. And you shouldn't be here either, you're too young.