I know, I know...I am posting a little late tonight. I have been reworkig this chapter for you all. This is a longer chapter because...OK don't hate me, but I won't be posting again until possibly Sunday night. I am going out of town to visit my family and attend a baby shower. I will be writing, so I will try and post a small chapter on Sunday and then again on Monday to make it up to you all. **Pouty face** Don't hate me.
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I am going unbeta'd, so I own all mistakes.
Stephanie Meyers own all that is Twilight.
EPOV
Here I sit in the VIP section of Eclipse waiting for Zafrina's burlesque show to begin. My mind and heart in a much better place than it was weeks earlier as I waited for her show to begin in New Orleans. I had my Bella back, safe and sound with me, with our family where she belonged.
I felt Felix nudge me, "Boss, we have movement up on the second level stairwell."
"I know. It is the crew getting into position for some special effect for the opeing number." I reassured him, thankful that he is so alert to the surroundings. I pay him enough. He nodded as he took his stance at my back, to the left, scanning the mostly dark night club.
Siobhan makes her way up to the VIP lounge. As she makes her way towards our group, she has her finger pressed to the blue tooth in her ear. "Dancers are in place; Zafrina is making her way out to the stage." She tells me, as she sits down.
"Good. Now...relax." I say. Taking a champagne glass, pouring some for her and handing it to her. I take mine and raise it up. "To a wonderful night, and a great show!" I click her glass, and those around raise their glasses and drink along with us.
"Do you know any of the numbers in the show, dear?" Asks mom.
"No. Bella and Zafrina have been keeping it under tight wraps." I tell her. "I couldn't even bribe Alice with a pair of Jimmy Choo's!" I laugh.
Alice holds her head up proudly. "Damn straight! Not to mention..." She holds up her leg, wiggling a very nice looking, very high heeled, pink suede Jimmy Choo gladiator style sandal, "...Bella beat you to it!" She says laughing, followed by everyone else laughing.
Suddenly the lights go out, the DJ stops spinning and the lights on the stage we had built for the show begin glowing as Zafrina takes the stage. We all listen intently as she introduces herself and begins the show. Suddenly, the sounds of This is Halloween from A Nightmare Before Christmas begins playing. Dancers in masks come out to the stage and begin dancing, bring Zafrina into the dance. We keep looking around as dancers begin making their way from around the club to the stage. Suddenly we see something drop from the ceiling in front of us onto the stage that is fastened just in front of the balcony.
"Holy shit! That's Peter!" Yells Alice.
And sure enough, there is Peter standing in black pants, a tight, dirty, gray looking t-shirt that clings to his muscles, and stage make-up, making him look slightly dead. He unfastening his harness. He gives it a tug and it gets pulled up. Then he begins a series of spins on one leg. As he is spinning we notice something else coming down from the ceiling. I look closer..."Fuck me!" I say.
"Is that Bella?" Emmett asks.
I just nod, dumbfounded that she has so gracefully cascaded down from the rafters from a silk material...thing, I don't even know what to call it. I watch as her feet make contact with the stage, and Peter is right in front of her. He snakes his hand to check her harness, I breath out a sigh as I see that. Then, I see their hands hover near each others masks as they dance with each other. Suddenly they rip their masks off to reveal red lights on their face!
"Fuck me! That is awesome!" Screams Emmett, like the big kid he can be.
Much to my horror, Bella begins climbing back up the silk material. I see her brace herself with her hands, as she flexes her legs out. I notice she begins to spin, and I look to Peter who has stationed himself at the end of the silk and is twirling it around to make her spin.
I look over to mom who has a smile on her face and her hand over her heart. Dad looks just as pale in fear as I am. Finally she begins her climb down. When she reaches Peter, he unfastens the harness and they begin dancing down the stairs towards the stage.
Once I know that she is out of the harness and is making her way to the stage I slump back into my seat, taking a big gulp of champagne to calm me down a bit. I look over at dad, who seems to be gulping down his drink, he looks at me and shakes his head. "She knows how to give a man a heart attack!" He says, taking another big drink. I don't pay much more attention to the next few numbers, until I hear Rose say that Bella is on stage.
I look up to see Erik front and center as she dances with the girls and boys in the background doing a little strip tease. I watch Bella as she strips out of her little negligee looking costume, and I have to shift myself in my seat as my pants suddenly become tighter in the crotch area. When the boys in the cast, Peter included, begin stripping as well, my problem instantly goes away. Don't get me wrong, I have no problem with gay men. But, just as Peter has no desire to see a vagina up close, I have no desire to see another man's penis, or ass for that matter.
The show goes on with Bella in a cheeky ballet number with four other girls, which brings a smile to mom's face, and mine. I love watching her dance what she has been training in for so many years. Zafrina talks a bit to the crowd, interacting with them. I have to admit, she is good...she is damn good at what she does. I know dad promised her a club of her choice for her alone, and I fully intend to make that happen. I just wonder what it would take to get her to stay in New York. I would love to invest in another club with her when she gets her's up and running.
I am pulled from my business thoughts as I hear mom say, "Oh Carlisle, she is just beautiful!" I turn my attention to the stage to watch Bella and Peter dancing to It Will Rain by Bruno Mars. I know it is one of her favorite songs. They are breathtaking as she dances on pointe while he accopanies her. I become hypnotized by her movements across the stage. As her number comes to and end, everyone who was sitting, is now standing for them, though I am sure that they can't see the audience as the stage goes dark.
Zafrina emerges and begins talking with the crowd again. "Alright ladies and gentlemen, we are going to something a little special in store. During the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, our hometown suffered immensely. With the help of so many wonderful people we came back slowly but surely. With the help of so many people, I was able to get our show back up and running. From that time on, I have found that giving back is so important. So, we are going to auction off a 'special' little dance, from four of our dancers. Introducing Vicki, Bree, Charlotte, and Bella!"
Well, this is news to me. I look over to Alice, "Did you know about this?" She simply nods, a devilish smirk forming on her lips. She knows I am about to spend a crazy amount of money.
I look back to the stage and see that Bella, Bree, Vicki, and Charlotte have made their way to the stage. Fuck me! She is wearing the smallest pair of black boy shorts I have ever seen, over top of some delectable fishnets. She has on a backless halter vest that looks like a tuxedo in the front. Her wrists are cuffed with white cuff links. And the piece that makes my rock hard cock begin to leak...a black fedora! She is trying to kill me!
"So, ladies...gentlemen...lets get those wallets out!" Zafrina says into the mic is a very sultry voice.
I sit through Vicki, Charlotte and Bree's turn at auction, not paying attention at all, waiting for my Bella. Then I hear the words that make my heart race and my testosterone levels peek, "Next up is Bella!"
I step forward and walk towards the balcony. I know she sees me, because I notice her as she glances up to the VIP section. I shoot her a look that says 'prepare yourself'. Before Zafrina can even get the words out to begin the auction I throw my hand up in the air and yell "I bid ten thousand dollars!"
Zafrina and Bella's head snaps up to the VIP section with wide eyes.
"Twelve thousand!" I hear from the bar area. I snap my head toward the voice and come face to face with the past. Riley fucking Beirs.
Without a second thought I up my game. "Fourteen thousand!" I yell, staring him down, standing a bit taller. You had your chance at a dance with her at her prom mother fucker, but now, every dance of her's is MINE!
"Sixteen thousand!" He yells, now standing from where he was sitting on his stool.
This how you want to play it? "Twenty thousand!" I feel Emmett and Jasper flank me, staring him down.
I glance down at Bella who is just standing, looking shocked as hell as she watches Riley and I go back and fourth. Zafrina looks just as shocked.
"Twenty-five thousand!" He says, puffing out his chest.
"Thirty thousand!" I reply, through clenched teeth.
"Fifty thousand dollars!" He says, standing tall.
I take another look at Bella, her mouth is hanging open, eyes wide as she hangs onto Bree for support. I stand for a moment, taking my time, letting the fucker think he won. I glance at him once time, then back to Bella. She is pleading with me, I give her quick wink.
"Fifty thousand going once...going twice..." Zafrina begins.
I take another look over at Riley and yell, "One hundred thousand dollars!"
Hushed murmurers echo through the club. I look over at Riley, cocking my eye brow. He simply smiles, and throws his hands up in defeat and sits back down on his bar stool.
"Sold! To the gentleman in the balcony for one hundred thousand dollars!" Zafrina says. I smirk down at Bella, who is standing there stunned. "To all of our winners, please make your way down to the stage for your dance."
I turn back to everyone in the VIP section, look at a giggling Alice. "I should make you buy me four pair of Jimmy Choo's." I say to her.
"Why would I do that?" She asks.
"Because, if you would have just told me, I wouldn't have let Beirs get to me like that, and I wouldn't be paying one hundred thousand dollars for a dance from my fiance!"
"Oh shut up! Like it isn't going to be worth it!" She snaps back.
"Go get your dance son!" My dad laughs, as he takes another drink of his scotch.
I shake my head, making my way down to the stage. "Still throwing your money around, huh Cullen?" I hear behind me.
I turn around, shaking my head at him. "Still coming in second best, huh Beirs?"
"Just know, that I had her first."
"And I am the man she doesn't have to fake an orgasm with!" I say with a smirk on my face. His face goes pale and he is at a loss for words. "Excuse me while I go and get my dance from my fiance!"
"Your fiance?"
"Yes. You had your chance with her, and just like at prom, you're sitting on the sidelines, not getting your dance." I step towards him and dip my head near his and say, "Go near her or try to go near her, and your as good as dead." I step away and turn to make my way to the stage.
Once I reach the stage I am greeted by Zafrina who leads me to my chair. I sit, with my back facing the crowd. "Well that was interesting Mr. Cullen!" She laughs.
"I'll write you a check." I say, smirking at her.
She just laughs at me. "Sit back and enjoy."
The stage goes black and four spot lights hit my, as well as the other three bidders chairs. Then the music hits. A nice tumbling jazz beat.
The minute you walked in the joint,
The spot lights hit the four girls as they stand in pose
I could see you were a man of distinction,
They each take their hats off
A real big spender,
They take the hand holding their hats, open side up and presenting them to us, while kicking their right leg out, sliding their foot across the floor making a circle.
Good looking, so refined.
They begin walking towards us now. I see an evil glint in Bella's eye. She is either extremely pissed at me for my bid, or really turned on.
Say, wouldn't you like to know
What's going on in my mind?
So, let me get right to the point,
She is now standing right in front of me. She puts her hat on my head. She bends over, giving me a nice show of her breasts. Her hand are on my knees...
I don't pop my cork for ev'ry guy I see.
She takes her hands and pushes my legs apart, bending and dipping her head so that her hair brushes over my cock. Damn!
Hey, big spender, spend...
Popping her head up, she slides her hand up and palms my extremely hard cock, giving it a little squeeze.
A little time with...me...me...me!
She steps back, cocking her eye brow, while licking her lips. I faintly hear the hooting and hollering behind me.
Do you wanna have fun?
How's about (fun) a few laughs?
I can show you a...good time...
The four girls join each other at center stage, where the pole is positioned.
Do you wanna have fun...fun...fun?
Charlotte grasps the pole and climbs up, and begins twirling.
How's about (fun) a few (fun) laughs (fun)
Bree follows Charlotte and copies her on the pole.
Laughs (fun) laughs
Bella is next on the pole.
(I can show you a...)
Finally Vicki takes to the pole. Now all four girls are twirling at different times, creating a spectacular sight to behold. The crowd is loving it.
(fun) laughs (fun) laughs
(good time)
Fun, laughs (good time)
Fun, laughs (good time)
Fun, laughs (good time)...shhh...
What did you say you are?
How's about a ...(laugh)
I could give you some...
Are you ready for...(fun)
How would you like a...
Let me show you a ...(good time)
They each begin to make their way off the pole, starting from the bottom working up.
Hey, big spender...
Hey, big spender...
Once they are all off, they make their way back to the four of us.
The minute you walked in the joint,
I could see you were a man of distinction,
A real big spender.
Good looking, so refined.
Bella runs her hands up and down my chest, over my suit jacket.
Say wouldn't you like to know
What's going on in my mind?
She slides my legs together, and standing, she straddles my lap.
So, let me get right to the point,
She sits down, and I feel her core hit my cock. I feel her roll her hips into me. She throws her head back. I feel a growl erupt from my chest. I can't wait to get her alone!
I don't pop my cork for every guy I see.
She stands, and begins to back away. I reach out to grab her hip, but she slaps my hand away. "No, no Mr. Cullen!" She scolds over the music.
Hey, big spender,
Hey, big spender!
Hey, big spender!
Spend...a little time with ...me!
Fun...Laughs...Good Time!
Fun...Laughs...Good Time!
Fun...Laughs...Good Time
How about a palsy?...Yeah!
She and the girls perform a synchronized dance in front of the four of us, ending with Bella sitting in my lap, taking the hat from my head, and putting it back on hers. "Did you enjoy your one hundred thousand dollar dance Mr. Cullen?" She asks me.
"Very much!" I say, grabbing her and thrusting up into her.
"Mr. Cullen. This is a classy joint, we don't do those kinds of favors here!" She says, smirking at me.
"Is that so?"
"Oh yes. But..." She leans into my, brushing her lips against my ear, "...if you meet me at the Penthouse later, I just may help you out with you...uh...situation." She says, grinding down on me again.
Before I can answer her, she is already standing and walking off stage. I chuckle to myself and will images of old lady boobs, my parents fucking...anything to get this massive hard on to go down before I stand up.
I make my way back to the VIP lounge and order myself a scotch! "Holy fuck that was HOT!" Rose says!
"Well worth the money, hmm, Edward?" Alice asks.
"Alice...I just may have to buy you four pair of Jimmy Choo's for that dance!" I say, taking a drink from my scotch as it is set down at the table.
There is one more song left, and it is the entire cast dancing to All Night Long I Think About Sex by JC Chasez. They all take a bow and bid everyone a good night. The lights come up and everyone begins chanting ENCORE! ENCORE! ENCORE!
Suddenly the lights go out again. Christina Aguilera's voice booms over the sound system.
Underneath the city lights
There is a world few know about
Where rules don't apply, no
And you can't keep a good girl down
The beat hits and the stage floor begin to glow. The cast begins spilling out from the sides of the stage. First the girls, and then the guys come from back of the stage.
She comes through the club looking for a good time
Gonna make that, shake that, money on a dime
Don't need a sugga daddy, she can work it just fine
Up on the table, she'll be dancing all night (hee-eey)
Babydoll just come to life
Under the spotlight
All the girls wanna fall in line
The girls make their way to the front of the stage.
We say
He-eh-eh-hey
Here come the ladies 'bout to give a little show
I watch as Bella and the rest of the girls, dressed in silver fringes swivel their hips, dropping low to the floor.
He-eh-eh-hey
Here go the boys you gotta show a little more
Hit it up, get it up, won't let you rest
Hit it up, get it up, this is not a test
Hit it up, get it up, gotta give me your best
So get your ass up, show me how you burlesque
The rest of the song continues, filled with plenty of hip action, chest shaking, booty dropping choreography. The crowd eats it up. As the song ends and the cast exits the stage, the party keeps going, the alcohol is flowing, and everyone is letting loose and having a good time.
I sit back and light up a cigar with my dad and my boys. The business man in me is basking in the glow of how much I am raking in tonight. The fiance in me, can't wait to get my hands on my girl and pick up where our dance on stage left off.
Did ya like it? I had so much fun writing this. Let me know if you want to see what happened after the show with Bella and Edward. I love you all more than you will ever know. Hugs and kisses to you all, and I will see you on Sunday.