Girlfriends, Man stuff and In Between

Marron had got any sleep the night prior it was her son first day and school. She was a nervous wreck and lay in his little race car bed. Her mom had bought it for him for his sixth birthday last year. Smiling she watched him sleep soundly was she became more worried by the moment. Marron rubbed his head as he got deeper into a slumber kissing his head. She made sure he was covered and cozy. Walking out the room she shut the door soundly and sat in the living room. Adjusting her robe she flopped down on the old couch and looked at the bill on the table. It was in bright red letter that red past due. She hated seeing those. It was the electric bill. They wanted all of it and she barely had half.

For her to be so young Marron felt like she was forty. Her twenty-second was only two months ago. Marron ran her hands through her long blond hair and placed her hands over her face. "I should just be getting home from a party night worrying about my son's first day of school. Grayson you really fucked me over this time." The sound of his name just pissed her off. She believed him when he said they would be together forever. That was back when she was sixteen and got pregnant with West. He was the best thing to every happen to her. She cherished every moment she had with him. Her best friends warned her that he was no good for her. Now they were right. Grayson sent her a hundred dollars every two weeks as child support.

He stopped by once a year so his child support didn't go up every year. He was a dead beat but he was still financial way better off than her. She had two jobs one at a wedding boutique and the other was moonlighting on the weekend as a stripper. That was where she made most her money. Marron wasn't ashamed of her job because it was good honest money. She always kept her underwear on but it was degrading work. It helped that she worked in the rich part of town that most of her friends lived in. Music stars and rich business man all came in on her night. She could make at least a thousand dollars in one weekend if she just flirted a little. That was enough for rent, food for a week and the babysitter that watched West on the weekends.

It was hard work but she was doing fine without him.

She had no choice but to do fine. Her parents' offered to help and offered to let her stay at home but they lived to far from the mainland. There was no work there and she wanted to be out on her own. Looking toward the clock it was five in the morning. West needed to be up in about two hours so she just decided to let this time be hers. Walking back toward her bed room she opened a draw and began to pull out her clothes for her day job. She came to her box of pearls that her dearest friend bought her for her twenty first birthday. Marron wore them every day to work at the bridal shop. The card still sat in the Tiffany's box.

To my best friend and l will always be there for you- Love always and forever Trunks V. Briefs

A small smile came to her face at the thought of his name. He really lived the life. Trunks was three years older than her. He was there along with Goten to convenience her that her baby's father was no good and rotten. Once the baby came he didn't immediately leave he completely left when West turned two. He wasn't really there for the baby. He was there to live in her parents' house and eat free food. Plus he had a girlfriend while living at her parents' house. That was the last time she was with him. Turning on the bathwater she listened to the old pipes creek and whine. She didn't live in a fabulous apartment but it was next to the school and her job was just downtown. It was old and she paid only about six hundred dollars for a seven hundred square feet. It was small but there were two bedrooms.

She made it by. Her parents bought her some furniture so it wasn't all bad. Marron was grateful for all she had and she was proud of herself.

Orange Star Primary School

"Mommy when I get out of school can we go see Trunks and play at his big house with uncle Goten. They promised we would do man stuff". Marron smiled at him as she unlatched his booster seat. His blue eyes gleamed with excitement and innocence. "What kind of man stuff do guys do when mommies aren't around, huh is it good man stuff". He smiled a toothless smile since his front tooth fell out. "I can't tell I promised i wouldn't be a tatter". Marron rolled her eyes and grabbed his bag from the back seat next to him and helped him put it on. "When you're at Trunks' and Goten's house do they have ladies over"?

"No tattering mommy, you don't make friends by tattering." Marron held his hand and closed the door of her Honda Accord. It was her first car from high school that she maintained very well. "Is that what they tell you"? West nodded as he held his lunch box in his hand and clinched tightly to his mothers. They walked into the colorful classroom that was full of parents' and kindergarteners. "Are you okay West"? He gave her a faint nodded and held her hand tightly. The friendly teacher walked over to greet them. "Hello I'm Mrs. Anderson and what's your name"?

"I'm West Gura but my mommy said I don't deserve my daddy's last name because he's an-" Marron put her hand over his mouth before he could finish the sentence. She was in the middle of giving him her last name. "Custody issues". The teacher only laughed. "It's okay West how about you go put your stuff over there so you can start playing with the other children." He nodded and looked up to his mom and held up his index finger and inched it for her to come on his level. He wrapped his arms around her neck and kissed her cheek. "Don't forget to come back okay". She kissed his forehead and watched him play with the other kids.

"Mrs-"The teacher was stuck on what she should refer to her as. "It's Marron Juu, but just call me Marron I'm too young to be a miss anything right now." She stated while keeping an eye on West. "Okay, well this week one parent usually brings snacks for the week. Would you mind bring the first weeks snacks. You seem to be doing very well for yourself." She watched as Mrs. Anderson's eyes went to her pearls and the black sleek dress she wanted to look like she spent a fortune on.

"Umm… sure no problem. How many kids in this class?" Mrs. Anderson turned around and looked at the kids around the table. "It's a relatively small class about sixteen kids. " Marron nodded, she barely had enough money to put gas in her car to get to work. She really didn't want to pick up a shift tonight at the club. It was West's first day and it was Old Pervert Night at the so called Elite Gentleman's Club. But duty called maybe she would make some commission today at the boutique.

Her days where never easy just long. Heading back to school to pick up West she thought it was a good money day. She made two hundred dollars in instant commission. She always asked for it upfront. That was almost enough for the rest of the week. Marron hated not knowing if she would have enough to feed her own child the next day. These were the scary thoughts she faced daily. Trunks had invited them over tonight for Pizza and man stuff. She laughed at a picture she kept in her dashboard. It was a picture of Trunks, West and Goten flexing in the mirror. They were her boys.

West came running out from the car rider line. "Mommy, I have to talk to you its' really important.' He opened the door and got into the car. He even strapped himself into the booster seat. "What is it baby"? Marron said turning to make sure he strapped himself the right way. "I became a man today mommy". She raised her eyebrow at him. "What are you talking about"? What could he have possible done in kinder garden to become a man. Pulling out to the car rider line she made way to Trunks house. Goten and Trunks actual bought a house together. It was very impressive. It had something like six bedrooms beach access an infinity pool. Some nights it could be the playboy mansion.

"I want to tell everyone together." He said grabbing a book from his bag as he began to read. "Maybe you should tell me first so I know if it's appropriate". Marron said looking through the rearview mirror. "What does appropriate mean". He said as he struggled to pronounce the word. "It means that it's okay to tell other people"

He pretended to lock his lips and put it the imaginary key in his pocket.

Rolling her eyes she just kept driving until she reached the secluded beach house. Marron opened his door as he bolted to the front door. Only Trunks was there. His many cars were parked in the front. Goten's motorcycle wasn't there. West ran to the door and started banging. He really enjoyed his man time with the boys. Trunks opened the door and picked up West and tossed him in the air. Marron smiled and grabbed his bag out the car. Even though she made commission she still needed more money. Trunks agreed to watch him tonight since money was short for a baby sitter. After he put down West he smiled and made his way over to her. He hugged her and placed a kiss on her cheek.

"You look good Marron, I could pay you just to stay here and cook for me". Marron laughed he would always try to coax her into taking his money. Marron enjoyed working for things and truly earning them. "Thank you but I rather go entertain strangers then cook. My cooking is awful". He grabbed the sleep over bag from her. "Come in I want to introduce you to someone". She raised an eyebrow to her. "Is this another blind date because I swear"!

The entered the massive living room and there was a pretty ravened hair girl with sun kissed skin. She was watching TV in a swimsuit with a cover-up on. "Hi you must be Marron and young Westly I've heard so much about you". Marron looked at Trunks and smirked. "Yes that's us I don't think I've met you before." The young girl pounced up from the red sectional and jogged over to Trunks. He wrapped his arms around her petite waist. Marron looked at her and back to him. "This is my girlfriend Maria; I met her about a month ago". Marron just gave a fake smile. "It's really great to meet you."

Marron felt a cold hand on her neck. "Oh my gosh your pearls are darling". Maria said in a high pitched voice. Marron replaced her hand with her own. "Thank you, they were a gift". Trunks looked at her wondering at her next words. Maria awed at them a second more. "Whoever gave those to you must be head over heels for you girly". The word girly ran through her mind again and again.

"I would like to think so". Trunks broke the awkward tension between them. "Hey Marron do want a drink before you take off for work tonight. Maria makes on hell of a screwdriver."

Marron smiled and looked around for West. "No thank you trying to set a good example. West get your booty down here now". West came down the stairs bolting until he jumped on the couch. Maria walked into the kitchen and pulled out a bottle of Vodka. Marron just gave her a look. "Trunks, I need to tell you what happened today". Trunks sat down and West came on sat on top his lap. Marron laughed at his excitement. "So you can tell him but not me".

Trunks laughed at her fake frown. "This is man stuff okay Marron."

"What happened West". He took a deep breath and began to tell his story of how he became a man today. "I became a man today at school on the playground. This girl walked straight up to me and told me she was my girlfriend. Now I have to buy her stuff like you told me so she likes me. That's how I became a man." Trunks faced turned red as he exploded with laughter. "I guess you are a man now, Mr. West it is then".

Marron looked at him with distaste on her face. "Can I talk you please"?

Trunks picked West up and sat him on the couch. He whispered to West, "I think I'm in trouble little man". Trunks got up and followed Marron outside to his private deck. He closed the door behind them. "What's wrong"?

Marron crossed her arms. "I don't want to you telling him things like that and no drinking. No mixing drinks, no sex and no using my kid to impress your girlfriend. He is six years old; I don't want him to think he's a man". Trunks smirked at her. "Are you jealous"?

Marron looked at him and shook her head. "Of what Trunks"? He leaned casual on the railing. "Nothing just maybe my official girlfriend. I only took your advice." Marron waved him. "Just keep an eye on him please and don't leave him alone with her." Trunks smiled and looked at her with a reassuring smile on his face. She looked into the glass door at her son playing with his toys that stayed at his house.

"He will be okay". He opened the door and walked back in with her on his heels. "Hey Marron where do you work"? Trunks looked at her. "I work a Cirque the Gentlemen's club at night". Maria looked at her and gave her a nervous laugh. "Well that sure sounds exciting".

"It keeps me pretty fit. I need to go Trunks please call me if you need anything. I should be back around one. "Marron bent down and kissed West as he hugged her next. "Don't forget me mom". She smiled at how he always said that. "I'll see you two later tell Goten to call me. I told him I'd hook him up with one of my friends from the boutique. By Maria it was really nice to meet you". They all said by in unison.

"Trunks you didn't tell me she was a prostitute and how do you know her?" Trunks looked at her in awe. "Watch your mouth her kids here. She isn't that she a dancer okay. I would appreciate if you had some respect for her okay. She has been through a lot and she's a really good friend of mine."

"Well sorry I didn't mean it like that".

Marron looked at the mirror in front of her. She was happy this was a no touching no contact type club. They were very strict about the girls and made sure they all had maximum protection. Marron pulled her hair back into a bun and looked over her make-up. Her bright red lipstick and she wore a long white button down business shirt and black boy short panties under it. She bent down and put her black heels with red bottoms on. "Bobby Red you're up in five okay"? That was her Alias or show name as most would say. Marron didn't care if people knew her real name it was just a job requirement mostly. The name even came with its own cliental.

She had her regulars but tonight wasn't even her night to work. Marron had worked there almost a year now. Taking a deep breathe she looked into the mirror. Marron only had five minutes every hour to make money and she worked a six hour shift. She also got paid hourly ten dollars an hour. She was ready to go on. Walking behind the deep scarlet colored curtain she waited on her music to start. The big band music played through the stereo system.

The minute you walked through the door!

Her leg came from behind the curtain as the crowd went wild.

I could see you were a man of distinction

She pulled the curtain back forcefully letting them hold her up dramatically.

A REAL BIG SPENDER

Her fingers ran down her slim frame starting at her cleavage wrapping around to her full butt. She walked toward the pole and began to wind up. Her hands wrapped around the pole as a back pressed against it and she slid down to a split. She crawled to the end of the mahogany stage and made eye contact with one of the older men. She piped her finger on his nose and stood up.

I don't pop my cork for every guy I see.

As the music continued she unbuttoned her shirt to rhythm of the song.

The money began to cover the stage as she exposed the rhinestone crusted bra and her perfectly portioned 32 C cups. Walking back to the pole the shirt fell to ground as she threw her legs around the pole and began to swing. Unwrapping one leg she let the other point straight out to the crowd. Opening both of her legs in a helicopter motion she slid to the bottom and laid flat. As if on cue she pulled herself up by her well-toned abs. After rising from the floor she kicked her leg in the air and pulled her hair out the bun letting her long blonde locks fall into her face.

Marron spun around the pole again for the finally and held her feet to her head as she descended.

Spend a little time with me

The men threw hundreds and fifties and twenties on the stage. Marron just bowed and left the stage. Someone else always picked up the money for the girls. Marron didn't have to tip the guys that did. She only did it to keep them from stealing the money from her. She placed her robe on and just waited for the next act in an hour. She usually would walk around to the bar maybe have drinks or dinner from the bar. Marron flipped through her phone and had a new message from Trunks.

Me and Maria broke up-Trunks

Marron looked over the text message. That wasn't a real surprise. He wasn't very good at keeping girlfriends very long.

Why what happened?

Marron texted him back and ordered a cheap miller light. She wore her sweats between time slots. "Hey I really enjoyed seeing you up there, Bobby". Marron was taking back no one really approached her at work before. "Um, thanks it's really nothing." Marron began to pour her beer into a class. "Let me buy you a drink please it's the least I could do." She weighed the options in her mind. She nodded as her phone vibrated in her pocket.

She was a shallow bitch! - Trunks

"Boyfriend"? He asked sitting next to her. "No, babysitter". He nodded and handed her the glass of wine. "It's my favorite Pinot" He handed her the wine glass. Marron smiled and took a sip of the expensive wine. "Are you dating anyone"? She knew where this was going. He was a lot younger than the other guys looked maybe early thirties. Marron pushed the drink back toward him. "I'm not interested". He smirked and pulled a thick envelope out his pocket and slid it over to her. Marron was confused he nodded to her to open it. Reluctantly she opened it. It was a wad of cash. "There's a thousand dollars in there to get out of right now".

Marron stood up to leave as he grabbed her arm. "Hey I'm talking to you bitch. " Marron pulled out her pepper spray and sprayed the man as he fell to the ground. She kicked him in the ribs before security came. The envelope lied on the counter. Marron bent down and said to him "I won't report you for soliciting but I'm taking this money you asshole." The bouncers came and drug the struggling and pain filled man out the club.

"I'm leaving for the night Marissa you can have my slots." The girls nodded as Marron left through the back door. She was escorted to her car and took off toward Trunks house. She had more than enough money to cover her and West for the month. The drive was short and she pulled up to the wrap around driveway. Trunks wasn't expecting her at all she knocked on the door and no answer. She looked on her key ring and opened the door slowly. She didn't see them in the main living room. Walking up the stairs she went into Trunks bedroom and they were sleeping with the TV on. West favorite show was on the large screened television. She wished that she could give him all this one day.

Trunks woke up at the sound of the door opening. He wiped the sleep from his eyes. "I'm sorry fell to sleep texting you, why are you home so early"? He looked at his watch it read 11:36. "Something happened at work but I made my bottom line". He became alert at the tone in her voice. He slowly got up and took her hand. "Come on we don't want to wake him." They walked down the stairs hand in hand to the kitchen. "What happened at work"?

Marron unzipped her jacket and laid it over a chair. Exposing her tight fitting undershirt, "A guy tried to prostitute me and I sprayed him and stole his money". He nodded and ran his fingers threw his hair. "I really wish you didn't work there. You could work at the office and make top dollar there. You wouldn't have to worry about guys hitting on you. I wouldn't have to worry about you either." Marron smiled. "I can take care of myself Trunks, I will take that screw driver now."

Trunks smiled and walked to the fridge. He pulled out a bottle and the orange juice. He walked behind Marron. "Stay tonight so I don't have to worry about you".

Marron looked at her watch and it was late. "Just tonight".