The new Job

Veronicas first night at the new venue had been a revelation; the "extra show" had earned her more in tips than she’d made in a week at her old spot. She stepped into the shower, the hot water slicing through the scent of expensive cologne and stage smoke that clung to her skin. Leaning her head against the cool tile, she let the water run over her shoulders, replaying the highlights of her performance in her mind.