Ella was laying in bed with Jack wide awake and staring at the ceiling as she heard the door to the house open followed by hurried feet running up the stairs. Before she knew it Sarah was standing in the doorway with a broad smile on her face. "Oh Ella honey, guess where we're going tonight," Sarah was smiling a creepy smile.
Ella didn't like where this was going. She recognized that smile. Sarah was up to something. "Where?" Ella asked cautiously as Jack slowly realized that two girls were in his room.
Sarah's smile went even broader. "The go-go! Can you believe it? I thought they were closed down too but I guess not! We're going to get all dressed up, get hammered, and go to the go-go!" Sarah was jumping up and down in excitement.
Ella smiled but she didn't especially want to go. She didn't need to remind everyone of her previous career, or make anyone think she was proud of it. In all honesty she was pretty ashamed of how she used to work so hard stripping. Sarah used to work really hard too, but Ella got the feeling, especially now, that Sarah had secretly enjoyed being a stripper. Ella couldn't help but smile as she watched Sarah smiling and giggling, bouncing up and down as Bobby tried to put a hold on her waist, trying to show that he cared about her. Sarah didn't even notice, she just kept bouncing and talking.
Ella smiled as she recognized the glow that Sarah showed when she was excited about something. Ella could remember how Sarah used to go crazy shopping for stripper gear. The girls at the club traditionally hated each other. After all, they were each other's competition. So Sarah was always shopping trying to find the best outfits and figuring out the best dances. It was contagious. She inspired Ella's creativity on the stage. Together the girls were the top sellers at Spanky's, and that was how they liked it.
"So, Ella, you and I are going to go shopping and get some hot outfits for tonight! We've got to show people that we are still hot and happy!" Sarah was smiling broadly, remembering her shopping trips with Ella.
Ella nodded. "I don't have any money though," she paused as the thought hit her.
Suddenly she felt Jack slip something into her hand. It was a pretty hefty amount of bills. "Jack, I can't spend your money," Ella began but Jack just plugged his ears and left the room.
Bobby, looking aggrevated at Jack opened his wallet and handed some cash over to Sarah. "Bobby! You don't have to do that!" Sarah said excitedly as she counted the wad of bills.
"Consider it back payment since I hardly gave you a cent back in the day," Bobby still didn't look very happy.
Sarah smiled at the money and put it in her wallet with a broad smile before shoving her wallet back in her purse. Bobby gently patted Sarah's butt and she shot him a dirty look quickly out of habit more then actual offense. She didn't mind if someone she kinda liked did it, but back in her stripper days she used to get huge bruises on her butt from the constant pinching. "Hey Bobby," Sarah said in a far too sweet voice.
"What Sarah?" Bobby had a look of suspicion on his face.
"Umm, do you maybe wanna drive us down to the mall so we can buy some new clothes with yours and Jack's money," Bobby made a face but then Sarah moved really close and whispered in Bobby's ear, "maybe if your lucky I'll be a lil outfit just for you," Sarah smiled as Bobby handed her his car keys.
Sarah grinned at Bobby and took the keys. "Your gonna let me drive Bobby? Your so sweet to me," Sarah smiled sweetly and left the room.
Bobby shook his head. "How does she do that?" he asked Ella.
Ella shrugged her shoulders. "You should have seen her working guys back in the club when she really wanted something. She actually likes you so there isn't even any effort behind that," Ella laughed as Bobby shook his head and left.
Ella closed the door behind him and got dressed. She didn't really understand why the mall was open but no buses were running, but she decided not to worry about it. She walked downstairs to see Bobby attempting to get the keys back from Sarah, but he still hadn't managed to ask her. "You're so nice to lend me your car Bobby, you're so good to me," Sarah smiled broadly at him, "of course if you want to drive….you can, but we might stop at a few places and I do want to get you a surprise," Sarah touched Bobby sweetly without breaking eye contact.
Bobby nodded blankly. "Yeah, I guess you can drive it. You know how to drive stick?" Bobby looked totally confused.
Sarah laughed. "You know it," she smiled and winked before she kissed Bobby gently on the cheek, "See you in a couple hours Bobby baby," Sarah waved a little goodbye and walked outside, putting on her coat as she left.
Ella followed Sarah, leaving Bobby in a daze. They climbed in the car and Sarah giggled quietly so Bobby couldn't see or hear. Ella just smiled at Sarah, she was still the same. "It's good to know I still have it," Sarah giggled as she saw Bobby peering out the front window, trying not to be seen.
Sarah moved all the mirrors and moved the seat up. She checked her hair in the rearview mirror and put on some lip gloss, then put on a pair of sunglasses because it was surprisingly bright out. "Ready to rock?" she smiled as she turned to Ella.
Ella nodded and Sarah started the car. Ella had thought Sarah was lying about driving standard, but she was actually pretty good at it, she didn't even stall it, which Ella had been waiting for. They got into the mall to see that several of their old stripper shops were still open. Sarah giggled as she went back into her old favourite store, Playful Intentions. Ella laughed as her friend went flying through the racks of clothes, just like back in the day. Ella looked around and couldn't imagine wearing any of the outfits that sat before her, although back in her stripping days they would have been too conservative for her. Sarah held up a cute super short baby pink dress. "Think Bobby would like this?" Sarah giggled.
Ella laughed in response. "So what's the deal with you two, are you together?" Ella was curious.
Sarah shrugged her shoulders. "He told me he liked me and kissed me today, and he did hand me all this cash, but he hasn't asked me to be his girlfriend so….no," Sarah giggled and looked back at the dress.
Ella smiled at Sarah. Sarah had always had a theory about guys. She would never, ever cheat on a guy, and she would never sleep with a guy who wasn't her boyfriend, but she knew how to work a guy for his stuff without being a tramp. She used to be able to get a huge amount of tips every night without giving a single lap dance. Obviously she still had the skills judging by the amount of money Bobby gave her and the fact that he handed his car over so easily. What Ella enjoyed most about Sarah was that she wouldn't take anything away from a guy unless he did something to piss her off. Bobby would get his money back gradually, she would buy him presents or something over time, and Sarah definitely wouldn't hurt Bobby's car, she would treat it like her own little baby until it was back with Bobby. The only way that would change would be if Bobby hit Sarah or another girl or if he did something to harm somebody who didn't deserve it, then Sarah was downright evil.
Finally Sarah stepped out of the change room with a short light pink pleated skirt with white pinstripes and a silk and lace spaghetti strap top that was long and made Sarah's frame look even leaner. Sarah wasn't by any means big, but because of the size of her hips and breasts she usually had to wear clothes that made her look bigger then she was. Luckily this top had been created for a stripper with implants and the skirt flattered her hips. "What do you think?" Sarah was smoothing the skirt to see how short it was.
"It looks great Sarah," Ella paused for a moment, "but it doesn't seem very you," Ella looked around the store to figure out what she was missing.
"Aha! Here's what you need," Ella smiled as she handed Sarah a pair of 7" heel white stripper shoes.
Sarah's eyes grew wide. "I missed these girls, I had to sell all mine on eBay to pay my last month's rent," Sarah hugged the shoes.
Ella laughed as Sarah gently folded all her new items and carried them to the cash. Sarah always treated her outfits and shoes like her children, but she did attribute all of her earnings to them, so that could explain why. Sarah lovingly paid for her items and carried her bag with pride and joy as Ella tried to see a store where she could get an alright little outfit to wear. "So, speaking of Mercer boys, you and Jack sure were cuddly this morning," Sarah smiled.
Ella shook her head. "It's a similar story to yours actually, but I don't know if I want a guy in my life right now," Ella shook her head sadly.
Sarah looked at Ella with an understanding look on her face. "Ella, honey, I know that you were hurt really bad, but that was a long time ago. I don't think that little guy would pull that shit on you, and if he did, I know where he lives and I'd kick his ass," Sarah smiled warmly.
Ella smiled weakly, although she still didn't know what she wanted. Her thinking stopped as she glanced in a store window and saw the perfect outfit looking back at her. "Here we go, I found what I want," Ella smiled as she went into the story and purchased a white terry cloth skirt and a t-shirt with a low cut v-neck that was striped in different shades of pink.
Sarah smiled as she saw Ella starting to return to her old ways. When the club was shut down Ella was beside herself not knowing what to do. It ended up working out, but the government took its sweet time deciding what to do with Ella. She had only been 17 at the time, and obviously her father was unfit. Sarah shook her head remembering the time Ella's dad had come to the club drunk to yell at her for not washing the dishes in between shifts. He had to be thrown out of the club because he was yelling so loudly that he could be clearly heard over the music. Sarah shuddered at the memory.
Ella left the store happy with her purchases and together Sarah and Ella strolled the mall. Nothing had really changed so they decided to head back to the Mercer house. Sarah glanced at her watch. "Hmm, we should grab some take out and then once we're done eating then we can get ready. Man, I miss getting all whored up before a night out," Sarah laughed at the horrified look on Ella's face.
Sarah and Ella climbed back into Bobby's car and drove to Hoo Lee Garden to pick up some Chinese food to take back to the guys, Sarah calling the house on the way to make sure everybody liked Chinese food. They picked up the surprisingly massive order and headed back to the house where Angel, Jack, and Bobby were sitting anxiously at the table ready to eat.
The entire time they were eating Bobby kept commenting on how he wanted to see Sarah's outfit. "Bobby, if I let you see it before I'm wearing it then the effect will be destroyed," Sarah smirked.
After dinner Sarah and Ella took over the bathroom in order to get ready. Sarah kissed her shoes before putting them on, smiling at the look of them on her feet. Ella and Sarah skillfully applied there makeup just like in the old days, when they would share a mirror to prevent bitching from the other girls. The girls looked in the mirror and smiled, both of them still had the touch. Sarah giggled as she opened the door to see Bobby and Jack waiting right in front of the bathroom door, staring back at them. Sarah playfully moved close to Bobby, "Like what you see Bobby?" Sarah smiled as she saw a smile grow on Bobby's face.
Jack smiled nervously at Ella, who returned it with her own bashful smile. Bobby was grinning in amazement at Sarah's shoes as Jack gently reached for Ella's hand. Ella smiled as Jack touched her, although she wasn't sure why. "Alright! Gogo here we come!" Sarah giggled excitedly as Bobby picked her up and carried her down the stairs in his arms.
Bobby carefully seated Sarah in the passenger seat of his car and grinned at her. "What are you so smiley about?" Sarah giggled.
Bobby pulled out a fake rose and handed it to Sarah. She smiled as she looked at it. "Play the message on it," Bobby urged her.
Sarah hadn't really noticed that it played anything so she hit the first button that she saw, hearing only a beep sound. She looked up at Bobby's face to see him looking crushed. "You erased my message!" Bobby shrieked.
Sarah laughed. "It was an accident, what did you say?" Sarah was impressed by all of his thought.
"Nothing, I didn't say anything," Bobby sighed and got up and walked to the driver's side of the car.
Sarah giggled to herself and told Jack and Ella the story when they climbed in. They all shared a hearty laugh as Bobby pulled away, Jack and Ella still holding hands in the back seat.