Self-Seeker

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No sooner had the platforms with poles installed risen, did Genesis find two pairs of eyes looking at her in adoration. The next thing she knew she was being lifted from her seat and squashed into a suffocating hug by Dominic, her feet weren't even touching the floor at that point. Eventually, after expressing his thanks a countless amount of times, he set her back down on the floor.

"You're very much welcome, Dom." She laughed, adjusting her dress which had been pushed down during the hug so a large part of her cleavage had been exposed. She knew the twins had noticed and were suppressing any commentary, men would be men.

"Eyes are up here, fellas." Genesis gestured towards her face. The both of them quickly averted their gazes from her chest and scratched the back of their neck in embarrassment as they realised they had been caught staring.

"But seriously, how did you know I wanted strippers at the party?" Dominic asked.

"You may have mentioned it in passing at the mall last week and you talked of pole installation with my sister. I recalled how excited you were at the prospect of your own club personale alla tua festa." Genesis answered.

She then turned to Dimitri. "I have something special in store for you." Genesis added. She didn't miss the way Damon's jaw clenched when his eyes flickered to where she had taken hold of Dimitri's hand, leading him away from the table to the dimness of the wings beside the stage.

"What are you doing?" He asked, a confused expression embedded on his face.

Genesis didn't answer. Instead, she unzipped the back of her dress, allowing it to fall at her feet. She stepped out of it to reveal a complete other outfit underneath. The only thing covering the top half of her body was a midnight black, lacy bralette, which she had matched with latex high-waisted shorts and black stilettos. It was rare of her to wear such scandalous clothing. Genesis then reached inside of her bra to pull out a masquerade mask and tied it around her face.

The entire time, Dimitri hadn't taken his darkened eyes off of her. She was teasing him and he loved every second of it. Genesis took her time to walk back up to him, looping two fingers through his bow tie and pulling him in for a prolonged kiss. His hands roamed her body until they found solace on her bum, giving her cheeks a tight squeeze. Genesis smirked as she pulled away before things could go any further.

"What is all this?" He managed to let out, short of breath and rather obviously sexually frustrated. Genesis placed a final kiss against his lips before whispering in his ear.

"Those girls out there were for Dominic. This one is for you." She said before turning and walking out onto the blackout on the stage.

Her heart raced as she got to the centre of the stage. She had a clear view of the entire room while she was up there, yet nobody knew it was her. She felt the rush of adrenaline come at full speed and knew that she was prepared for whatever it was the night would bring.

She saw Dimitri return to the table looking flustered as ever and take his seat. Everyone at table twenty-six had their attention on him as he had left with Genesis yet returned unaccompanied.

"Where's Genesis?" Genesis read Emily's lips as she asked the question that they had all been wondering. As if on cue, the song changed and a spotlight shone down on the centre of the stage, where a mystery woman stood before a microphone.

"Right there." Dimitri pointed towards the stage, loosening his collar and clearing his throat. The entire table looked astounded as Genesis began to sing Birthday Cake by Rihanna on the stage, swaying her hips to the rhythm of the song. Dimitri's jaw dropped as her smooth voice came out when she sang a slow version of the song.