Chapter 1 : Johnny of all Trades

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"Johnny wake up, it's already 4 in the morning," his mother gently rocked his body.

Johnny got up hearing the time. It's already 4, I only have 30 minutes to fix myself, he said to himself.

He rushed to the bathroom and took a shower, ate his breakfast and ride his bike and go to his work. His first out of his 3 jobs.

He works as a dairy delivery boy from 5 am to 7 am, works as a book keeper from 8 am to 5 pm, and works as a bartender at 6 pm to 12 am.

Why 3 jobs? Well, Johnny isn't rich. His father died while he is studying in college. Since he is the oldest son, he worked as a book keeper in the city library while studying. After he graduates, he applied on many companies, waiting for a company that will call and hire him but it never happens. He can't let his mother and two sister die because of hunger so he find jobs that pays high enough for them to survive and to pay bills.

"Johnny, ready for your deliveries?"

"Yes, sir!" He replied while loading the eggs, butter and milk in the van.

"Here are the address of your route for today, take care," his boss pat his shoulder.

"I will, thanks,"

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After the delivery, he ride his bike again to go to the city library, he still have an hour cause he finished the deliveries early. He took out his wallet and count the tips, enough for a coffee. He enters the coffee shop and make his order, and made his way thru the tables. He sat near by the window. He opened his phone and look if any company called him, but he only see a message from his mother.

"Your order sir," the crew said.

"Thanks," he smiled. He immediately drinks his coffee because he likes it really hot.

He looked to his phone again and saw that he only had 30 mins to spare. Rushing to the door, he bumped to another person.

"Sorry," the two of them said in unison while Johnny helped the other guy stand up.

"Sorry first, I rushed to the door and I am not looking in my way, sorry," Johnny said.

"Sorry too, I received a call so I took my eyes off my way," the other guy say.

"Sorry again, anyways, good morning and have a good day," Johnny smiled.

The other guy blushed, "good morning and have a good day too," he replied.

Johnny walked through the door and found his bike. He rode immediately so he won't be late in his second job.

After he works at the library, he goes home. Today was his off from the bar. He can rest to re-energize his body from a long work tomorrow but seeing the bills, he can't just sleep. Suddenly, his phone ringed, makin him jump from his bed.

"It should be good, what's up, Chen?" He said to the other line.

"Johnny, any work for now?"

"No. Today's my off in the bar, why did you asked?"

"Actually, I've been doubting to give this work to you, but it left me with only you as a choice. I am in need of a dancer. Male stripper dancer,"

He ended the call. What the actual fuck is that? He said to himself. His phone ringed again.

"I may be poor, but I ain't that low. Sorry, Chen," he said.

"Listen to me first, Johnny. All you have to do is dance. Nothing more. You're not the main gigolo for the night,okay. It was a bachelorette party, one of my dancer was sick today, so I had to replace him," Chen explained.

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