Its 20:15 on the dot which means that I only have 15 minutes left till its show time. I'm here panicking like a chiwawa..I don't even think they get nervous but I sure as hell kinda look like one.
"Are you ready Cleo?" He says walking towards me
"Yeah , I'm great -there's no place I'd rather be" I lie. But to be honest I really have no choice.
"That's the spirit, now wait here let me make sure the props are ready for your grand entrance" he says, disappearing into the darkness.
I wish I could run away honestly I really do..but were? My family is all the way in Philadelphia and I'm here stuck in Vegas .I mean I don't even know were to start no money and clearly no phone to call anyone. Its like Chris had it all worked out you know, after putting him through that tragic state which I regret till the day I die. He just seems to just have it all worked out- no money goes to me, a phone which is only used by him , friend's that only my friend's because of him and he is with me all the time even when you know...I'm paying him back by sleeping with his perverted friends.
"It's show time princess. You ready? " he says smiling from afar.
"Yeah" I reply without making any eye contact.
"ARE YOU READY PEASANTS OF THE PYRAMID?!! PUT YOUR HANDS TOGETHER FOR THE LOVELY GODDESS OF THE PALACE, OUR NEW CLEOPATRA" a guy says , screaming out each word as I make my grand entrance.
The stage is filled with chandeliers, floors that look like gold , roses all over the place, and mini pyramids all over the stage and servants (other strippers who will be dancing with me) and there I am, making my grand entrance , sitting my throne while big strong men carry me to the center of the stage and as people chant 'Cleopatra' I can't help but smile. Even if this is a strip club, its always an overwhelming feeling. There he is , a handsome strong well built man, sexy jawline and lips that look like they could take you to heavan it is him Johnny Carter- the ultimate boss.
As I get off my thrown I walk towards him, Making the first impression. As I walk towards Johnny , Chris gives me the ' do what we discussed' face and I nod in approval already knowing what I gotta do. I've been dancing for so many nights but tonight I really felt myself giving it my all..made it seem like it was his private show, feeling like no one was there ,so...soo lost in the moment and for all this time I had Chris in my mind trying to remind myself why I'm doing this , trying to figure out how I ended up here, trying to figure out how I can get out of this, trying to free myself from this mysery..this mess..this tragedy...I need to get out...not now after the show...I just need to leave, I mean it's crazy. I never make these kind of decisions last minute. I've always planned everything before time but this time it feels like I had no choice. I am so tired of everthing. I know I don't have money, no family, no car, no phone but I just can't keep doing this...I can't do this anymore.
As I get lost to the music I feel a sense of relief knowing that there is a chance of escaping. When I'm dressed like this, no one knows how I look except Chris and the 'Pyramids' manager and Chris never even bothers taking pictures of me so on that part I'm safe. He has eyes and ears everywhere but I think I'll pull this off.
Impressing John isn't a walk in the park -so I've heard , but he seems to be impressed. .a lot and I guess you know what this means. A part of me says I should wait till Chris gets what he wants, but when I say I'm done. ..I mean it. I can't take the hurt and pain he puts me through. I can't stand the drinking, smoking, raping, the harassing, the dancing, the shouting, the beating and the emotional abuse he puts me through. I'm done and by the time the show is done I'm gone for it.
The song ends and I'm heading for it. As I make my way off the stage as part of the act I feel so ....relieved. That was my last dance my last anything, my last time with Chris and his bullshit. I can finally be the real me ...if she still exists. .I can finally be Victoria Jones.
My escape will be easy because after every show Chris will always talk to some guys and have a few drinks and leave me to go back to the motel room and just shower off the disgust - well that's what he says the. Later on he brings a few friends then starts business. As I head upstairs, an all too familiar voice calls me.
"Baby , baby, baby. Whats the rush? Come and greet your guests. " he says pulling me towards his direction.
"Listen, I did what I had to do, I danced like I was supposed to, and I'm sure as hell that I impressed him so whats your deal? I'm exhausted and I need a shower, this wig is itchy and surely giving me a headache from hell .So please can I go?.....listen..I'm sure by tomorrow I'll be good. Ok? Goodnight" I say making my way upstairs
"But they want you now" he says in desperation
"They? Wait do you mean they want me or they want to see me; cause Chris there's a fucking huge difference. Goodnight Chris" I exclaim.
'WHERE THE FUCK DO YOU THINK YOU GOING HUH?" He yells...viciously grabbing my hand tight pulling me towards his direction
"Leave me alone Chris, you said I'm never doing this again, you promised -please I'll do anything just not this. Chris I'm tired" I plead trying to let go of his hand.
"Well sorry princess. I'm about to break your promise, you think that things go your way? WELL THINK AGAIN BITCH CAUSE WE DO THINGS MY MOTHERFUCKING WAY NOW! DON'T CARE WHAT YOU NEED, NO GET YOUR ASS HERE AND STOP WASTING MY TIME" he yells then carries me all the way to the parking lot.
"CHRIS STOP!! LET ME GO NOW!!..PLEASE I'M BEGGING YOU PLEASE LET GO OF ME, I'LL DO ANYTHING I PROMISE, CHRIS I'M SORRY JUST PLEASE LET GO OF ME I DON'T WANNA DO THIS PLEASE AND YOU KNOW IT. CHRIS IT'S ME ...YOUR TORI..WHY YOU LETTING THIS HAPPEN? PLEASE JUST LET GO OF ME ..WE CAN START OVER..CHRIS!!! CHRISS!!YOU PROMISED THAT I'D NEVER DO THIS AGAIN...BABY PLEASE!! CHRRIIIIISSSSSSS!!!" I plead out louder thinking it could change anything but he just continues to walk in the direction of the parking lot were he gets to a limo were two huge men a garding it.
"There she is fellas, The wonderful Cleopatra. Tell Johnny and the guys to go easy on her..it's been long since she's done this so she's not taking the rebound all too well. Let me not waste your time. You can tell Johnny to hand in the money when he brings her back. Ok? Cheers fellas" he says, handing me over just like that.. like it was some sort of slave trade...like I was supposed to be ok with this.
"No no no no no no no no no no no no no no where are you going?! no no no no no, wait Chris let's talk about this please..wait no baby we can fix this. .please don't hand me over. .Chris don't walk away" I call out to him but he just walks away. I'm forced into the limo were I'm face to face with Johnny
"Ahh Cleopatra, I've been waiting for this moment for a very long time" he says stroking my hair "Drive! I don't have all night" he says , talking to the driver
"Please you don't have to do this, I beg you please just let me go" I cry to him
"Ssshhh. Me and my boys are going to take care of you .OK? No just relax"
The few minutes of the drive to what I assume is to his house was just filled with tears and asking him, pleading, begging him not to do this but he just wouldn't listen to a point when he slapped me real hard just to shut me up.
The car pulls up and he aggressively pulls me out of the car and into the house then upstairs ..I wasn't even sure if I was still walking on my own because with him pulling me in a rush like he has better things to do than sleep..I mean rape a stripper ,it was was harf yo catch up since I was drained by crying too much. I try holding on to any object I can find, door handles, windows, curtains just crying thinking he'll give up on me. After a long time of a struggle he seems to over power me then he carries me putting my whole body on his shoulder, bridal style. As we enter this large room the throws me on the bed.
"Please ..please don't. .. don't do this. . Please noo..noo please..Please. ..get away from me. !!!"
"Shh baby girl. . This won't even take long"
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I brought it upon myself.
RandomA girl named Victoria who's future seems to be ruined when her ex boyfriend Chris decides to make her life miserable in every way possible for what she put him through. Life has not been easy for her since she has no control of the money she's worki...
