She didn't even get to ask her crush his first name!
Ever since the main hostess Vivica Knox interrupted her conversation with Mr. Shadowhurst to put her to work.
Their paths had not crossed since, Melisandre thought glumly to herself.
Any questions she had for him died instantly on her lips as Lisa was yanked unapologetically away from his side.
As for her manager, Robert kept himself busy the entire night, she barely glimpsed him.
Oozing charm and schmoozing with the other guests.
That opportunist was always looking for the next best thing so not once did he come and check on Lisa.
That bothered her because he knew Lisa was recently incapacitated yet he showed no concern for her health or well being.
She was told to introduce herself to the other ladies and she found them to be an amiable bunch with the exception of the main hostess, Vivica Knox.
Melisandre didn't mind that the section she was forced to work in was the dining area was very slow.
Other hosts found it boring and would often send her sympathetic looks but Melisandre just ignored them.
The more experienced escorts aka Vivica's friends worked the VIP section which was closed off from the regulars.
Security was especially heavy in that section, guards would routinely patrol and communicated on the latest walkie-talkies.
There were two security men in particular that she felt was focused on her.
Had she not seen them standing behind Mr. Shadowhurst earlier?
Normally, they stayed in the background but whenever an inebriated guest got too handsy with Melisandre they would draw closer until the poor schmuck got the hint.
Then the security detail would disappear into the background as if nothing had happened.
Still, the guards were not the only ones secretly watching Lisa lowkey.
Melisandre was not sure what she did to piss off Vivica but she seemed to have it out personally for her.
Naturally, she made a few mistakes but Melisandre was a fast learner and quickly got the hang of things to Vivica's dismay.
Thankfully as the night droned on Vivica's visit to her section of the party lessened.
As Vivica often stopped by to criticize or make some ridiculous comments about her work ethic.
Or gripe to her friends about the garbage that have been allowed to join CTA nowadays while looking in her direction.
Melisandre was always relieved whenever Vivica got distracted by another hostess with a crisis that needed to be solved.
So that she didn't have to grin and bear her presence, she was not like Lisa Belmont who could act fake like the best of them.
It was only a matter of time before people would start thinking Lisa Belmont was crazy or had been cloned.
A part of Vivica's responsibilities as a hostess was to ensure that liquor and food was flowing, the guests were having fun and mingling.
It was her duty to be the life of the party and steer the conversation away from any talks about business.
Finally a break.
Melisandre kicked off her stilettos and lounged on the sofa with a glass of champagne and a plate stacked high with hors d'oeuvres.
Unlike the other ladies who watched her enviously, Melisandre repeatedly visited the buffet for those extra crispy calamari canapes.
The good thing about being in Lisa Belmont's body was that Melisandre could eat as much as she wanted.
Glutton or not, she didn't have to worry about her weight because Lisa had a fast metabolism.
Lisa was definitely mesmerizing with her long silky black hair and grey almond shaped eyes.
At 5 ft 5, she had a slender figure, a flat tummy and pouty lips.
Without even trying, Lisa turned heads whenever she entered a room.
Heading her way was Chandra Moreton.
The only other person working tonight that was also 'fresh meat' and the two instantly bonded and became fast friends.
Chandra was charismatic and full of energy, don't let her cute button nose and angelic blonde pixie cut fool you, she was a sly vixen.
She worked the tables like a boss, it was thanks to her hustle that Lisa's Chanel purse was also filled to the brim with cash from tips and could barely close.
"There you are," said Chandra Moreton, "if you thought the 'sex on the beach' was good you need to try the 'screaming orgasm' it's insane. I swear I'm seeing three of everything, at this rate I might even take Vivica up on her bukkake offer."
Melisandre asked curiously, "Bukkake, what's that?"
Chandra flung herself beside Melisandre and leaned over to whisper in her ear.
She smirked. "Due to the exclusive clientele Mr. Montaque mixes with for business it's invite only. The payout is usually a minimum of 5k, even more if you can prove that you're a virgin. It's when you are told to lie down stark naked on a table with up to ten guys surrounding you. No one is allowed to touch, they can only jack off and come on you."
Melisandre's eyes widened with shock as she almost choked on her glass of champagne.
Chandra laughed and handed her a napkin while patting her back to get Melisandre to stop coughing.
She even snorted her drink through her nose because Chandra was laughing so hard at Melisandre's innocent reaction.
Melisandre sputtered, "Never…I could never…never do something like that."
"As a seasoned exhibitionist, I've kind of tried most things under the sun. To me, it's just harmless fun and even if you end up seeing those men again they will pretend as if they've never met you before because chances are they are either engaged or married."
Before Melisandre could even question her new friends' sanity out loud they were interrupted by Vivica.
Who leaned over the back of the sofa catching them off guard.
"So this is where you two little pigs were hiding, who gave you permission to take a break?"
Conversation froze instantly but they didn't need to defend themselves because Vivica had other plans in mind for them both.
"Two of my girls were ousted from the VIP booth and both of you have been personally requested by Mr. Montaque to take their place immediately. Whatever you do, don't embarrass me or I'll make it so that you never show your faces around here ever again," warned Vivica, her eyes glinting darkly.