Hello everyone. This is the first story I have ever uploaded.
I hope you like it. (: - Casey.
November 17th, 2009. 8:15 pm
As myself and the guys made our way to the club I couldn't help but feel the guilt shoot through me. I wasn't getting married for another 8 weeks, but for some reason they intend on throwing me an early bucks night. I can't help but think that the only reason I am coming along is to take their drunken selves home. My fiancée doesn't seem to have a problem with it, she uses this as an excuse to spend time with the girls. Trust me, I don't have a problem with it, she's been down my throat about the wedding for weeks now.
"So, how are things with you and bridezilla?" asked Cody. They seemed to have given her that nickname a few days ago, after coming to our house for a barbeque, only to find that she didn't even want the gathering to be barbeque cooked food and insisted that no one have any beer, instead we were all stuck drinking Red Wine. Not to mention every other time they've come over, Kristen has been screaming down my throat about god knows what. Half of the things she hassles me about isn't even about the wedding.
I sigh. "Cody, please don't call her that. She's just nervous about the wedding."
He and the rest of the guys rolled their eyes. "But the wedding's not until another 2 months dude." Randy stated.
"Which reminds me, why are we having my buck's night 2 months before my wedding?" I questioned suspiciously.
All four men look at each other. I can see the guilt in their eyes. As I suspected, this night wasn't about me, it was about them and their lonely selves.
Cody opens his mouth to say something, but quickly shuts it. "Exactly, now come on, let's just go in." I say as we walked up the entrance of the club, approaching two tall, muscular men who are obviously the bouncers.
November 17th, 2009. 7:00 pm
I quickly run out of the bedroom, searching around for my other red heel. I quickly make my way over to the couch and pull off the pillows, searching for it. I groan impatiently. I gaze up to the clock that reads 7pm. Great, I'll be late again. Nathan, my boss won't be too impressed if I show up late again. This will be the 4th time in a month. I head into the bathroom, searching every inch of the room, but I come up empty handed. I walk back out to the living room and drop my bag down near the door.
"Mike!" I shout. As I tap my foot impatiently against the floorboards of our apartment. After a few moments, Mike finally stumbles out of the bedroom, rubbing his eyes.
"What Maryse? Can't you see I'm trying to sleep?" I roll my eyes. He's been asleep all day. He went out with his friends last night, like usual and didn't return until 5 am. I didn't mind, trust me. It's not like we're married. I just don't see why he complains to me about waking him up after he's been asleep for over 15 hours.
"Have you seen my other Red heel?" I asked, holding up the one I already had.
"Check the laundry." He mumbled walking back into the bedroom.
"Goodnight to you too." I muttered as I walked into the laundry. "What would it be doing in the… oh here it is!" I exclaimed as I picked up my other heel. I quickly put both of them on and ran out to the living room. I picked up my bag and headed to the door. I glanced back to the clock and it read 7:15pm. "Shit." I cussed under my breath and I exited the apartment.
I quickly made my way to the elevator before I forgot my coat. I made my way back into my apartment and grabbed my long black coat that was hanging on the coat stand. It took me 10 minutes to get to the club, but it took me a decent 2 minutes or so to find a close park. I grabbed my bag from the trunk and quickly ran across the road and walked up to Stan and Todd, the bouncers of the club.
"Hey Maryse." Todd said, grinning at me.
"Made it just in time." Stan clarified, nodding as he glanced at his watch,
I nodded. "Stan, Todd." I smiled at then. "I know. Lucky right. I was afraid that Nathan would fire me."
"He would never do that. But you have a good night." Stan said, opening the velvet rope for me to enter through. The club opened at 7:30 or around about, so making it 3 minutes before the club opened was pretty lucky, especially for me.
"Hey Girls." I said as I made my way backstage, placing my bag in the room.
"Hey Maryse." The girls said in unison. "Right on time, we see." Kelly said with a grin.
I laughed. "Yes, as I've been told." I took off my coat and placed it on the coat stand before making my way to the mirror. I got out my make-up and began applying it. I put on my fake eyelashes, foundation, eye-liner, mascara, some blush, light brown eye shadow and light pink lip gloss. I quickly went to get changed. I could hear the music in the club thumping through the speakers.
"It's packed out there tonight." Maria explained.
"Good, I need to a new wardrobe." Kelly stated.
I rolled my eyes. Sure when it's packed, the money's great. I just never thought this would be where I ended up. I graduated college, with a degree in business and journalism, so how did I end up here? I honestly don't know. I guess it happened when my parents kicked me out at 16 and I was forced to fend for myself. So I guess my fend started here. I've been doing this for over 4 years and why am I still here? I can't tell you that. I guess you get so caught up in the money that you don't even realize what you're doing. I mean, it could certainly be worse; I'd rather strip to a bunch of strangers than sleep with them. I had that decision, but luckily I made this choice. The people I've met along the way have been great. My two best friends Kelly and Maria have helped me so much, it's unbelievable. They're the sweetest people I've met and their lives too have been a struggle. Without them, I would be lost.
I stood by the curtain. I could feel goose bumps forming on my skin. I always got like this before I went out there, even though I've been doing it for so long. Once Maria's music finished playing and she made it backstage I gave her a hug and she wished me luck.
"Now, All you men get your cash out, because we have the beautiful, the sexy… MARYSE!" DJ Paul announced as the crowd began their cheers. I took in a deep breath and made my way past the curtain and out in front of the crowd, the night was about to begin.
November 17th, 2009. 8:40 pm
So far, the night was alright. My mate's seem to enjoy the show. I laughed at them as they cheered for Maria, whose act was just finishing. I made my way over to the bar and ordered my second drink. I was still pretty sober; it took me a lot to be really drunk.
"Cheers." I said as the bartender handed me a beer. I glanced to the stage to see the slender red-head leaving the stage, blowing kisses to the crowd.
I turned back to the bar and took a swig off my beer. I never really went to strip clubs, which was more Randy, Jack and John's thing. Cody was like me that way as well, although he seems to have a great time. Randy made his way over to me with a big grin on his face.
"Dude." He hit my arm.
I turned to him. "Yeah?"
"Look who's next. You'll love this one." He stated.
"Now, All you men get your cash out, because we have the beautiful, the sexy… MARYSE!"
I shook my head. "I doubt it dude." I looked to the stage to see a breathtaking blond performing her act. Her body was to die for, she had long, silky blond hair, that flowed down off her shoulders. She had the best curves you could imagine, in the right places. Every facial feature was perfect, she wasn't carrying a flaw. Why was she in this profession, she could look so sophisticated. I sat there, gob smacked as I watched her strip off her clothes. I clenched my jaw. She shouldn't be doing this; all these sleazy men don't need to see her 'goodies'. As the song ended and so did her act, the crowd went nuts. I shook my head and mumbled "Pathetic" referring to the men in this club. I felt pathetic for being there.
"So dude, you like. I can get you a private dance with her." Randy winked at me.
"Nah dude, but you can, by all means." I confirmed.
"Nope, I already got a dance with Kelly." He grinned as he made his way over to one of the security guys, standing in front of the Private Dance area.
November 17th, 2009. 9:35 pm
"See you girls." I said as I placed my coat on. My shift had finally ended. I had another job, I worked in a boutique. Luckily I had tomorrow off and could just relax. I think I had earned it.
"Bye Maryse." Kelly and Maria said in unison as I grabbed my bag and headed into the club. I walked up to Katie, the bartender.
"Hey Maryse, you were great tonight." She commented.
"Thanks hun. Hey, I was wondering if you needed a hand, my shifts ended." I offered.
"No I don't, but thanks sweetie." She said with a smile.
"Alright then, enjoy the rest of your night."
"You too." As I almost was halfway to the exit I heard her shout my name. I made my way back to her and asked her what she needed. "Actually hun, there is something you can do. Can you see if this man has anybody he came with outside? He's a mess."
I looked down at the man, who's head was lying on the counter, and his right arm was dangling beside it. He was attractive, definitely. I walked over to him and put his right arm over my shoulder and lifted him as best as I could out of his seat. He luckily woke up and helped, but lifting himself off. I supported him as we walked out.
"You alright?" I asked as I placed him against a brick wall. "What's your name?"
His words were a drunken slur. "Ted, but my friends call me Teddy or Teddybear."
I grinned at him. "Already, Teddybear," I teased. "Where do you live?"
He pointed in the direction behind me. "That way."
I didn't know what to do. How could his friends just leave him here? I sighed and asked Todd and Stan to help carry him to my car. I thanked them and got in. Once we got into my apartment building, one of my neighbors helped me get him to my room. I placed him on the couch and grabbed a glass of water and an aspirin. When Mike woke up, I knew he wouldn't be impressed. I walked into the bedroom and stripped, changing into my pajamas. I noticed Mike wasn't in the bed, so I assumed he must've gone out again. I sighed and hopped into bed. I turned my lamp off and slowly drifted asleep.