Deathly Beauty

II.

March 21st 2014

Wonderland's Playhouse- Dublin, GA

"Come on Al. It's your birthday. You should let loose and have a bit of fun."

God. That's what people used to tell my father. Yeah it's time to let go for a while.

In the two short years that I've been working with the fed's I've kinda been what some can consider to be a workaholic. I just so happen to enjoy what I do. The fact that I happen to be captain helps a little too.

"Man why here though? This place doesn't give off good vibes." There's just something that doesn't feel right. Being a fed, you rely on your gut feeling. And my gut feeling is telling me that some shit will go down tonight, I don't know what, but it will happen.

"Bruh you realize that you just turned twenty-one. Live a little youngin." Dalvin pats my back.

"This youngin' is your boss." I smirk. That shut him up.

"Smart ass." He mutters.

"What was that?" I raise a brow. He knows that I know exactly what he said.

Now that I think about it I'm the youngest in my unit. I came to work with the Burial when I was fresh out the academy when I was only nineteen. It wasn't hard to work my way up soon after.

"Welcome to Wonderland's Playhouse, where you are guaranteed an out of this world experience." the hostess greets. This whole club is themed to make it seem like you stumbled into a twisted, erotic wonderland. The entrance looks like a rabbit hole and the waitresses are dressed in slutty rabbit costumes. The bartender has a 'Mad Hatter' look but more... modern. And the strippers are dressed as anything from the naughty 'Queen of Hearts' to innocent 'Alice'. I don't have a clue as to how they came up with this theme but it's creative to say the least.

"That waitress was checking you out Al." Dalvin jabs my stomach "Come on how could you not notice that?"

I scrunch my nose in disgust. "She looked at least thirty. A little too old for my liking." I don't go for older women. That's nasty.

He shrugged. "She's hot though. Wouldn't mind banging her. Maybe I'll do that tonight." With that said he takes his leave in pursuit of the old rabbit.

Well Dalvin is twenty-nine. That's close enough.

I make my way to the other guys from our unit sitting at a table sitting right infront of the stage. Damn. Dalvin really wasn't kidding around when he said we were meeting the whole unit here to "celebrate". My "coming of age". I think it's just their excuse to see a peep show without their wifes/girlfriends finding out about it.

Dumb-asses. Women always find out. I don't know how, they just do. Watch. Their asses will be couched tonight, and I'm going to laugh my ass off when they come in grumpy and bitching like females.

The only one who is single besides myself is Dalvin. I just don't have the patience for a relationship right now, and Dal just got out of his marriage. He's not going to hop into anything serious right now.

"Al you're just in time." Chase waves me over.

"Yeah they apparently have a special treat tonight."

"Which is?" I question. I'm not a big fan of surprises. This "special treat"  could be a male stripper for all I know. This isn't just a club where men go to see a show.. women also come to get their fair share of male strippers.

I swear if these assholes brought me here on a day where there are just male strippers as some sort of sick, twisted, joke, I'm docking all their pay and assigning them the cases that are handed to rookies. For all I know all these men could be gay, not that I'm against their way of life or anything, it's just not the lifestyle for me.

"Apparently they have a special guest tonight. Some exotic pole dancer/stripper that has flown in just for the night. They say that she's gorgeous. Like a caramel version of Kim K and Beyonce all in one."

He said she. Oh thank God. So for once they decided not to be assholes and mess with me when they're not on the clock. Well it does benefit them since they get to watch the show too.

"Exotic stripper huh?" That sure did spark my interest. Can't and won't even try to deny that one.

"Gentlemen" the 'Mad Hatter' announces "and some ladies too... Please welcome to the stage.. The exotic, erotic, she sure will tickle your fancy...."

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Wonderland's Playhouse- Dublin, GA

"You're on." The backstage manager motions me on.

I roll my eyes. Like I didn't hear the "hatter' announce that point five seconds ago.

Ok I can do this. Two years of learning how to work that damn pole cannot go to waste. I waited and trained too long and hard to let anything get in my way of doing this.

I quickly touch up my fading red lipstick and follow after the backstage manager.

"And here she is. Ready to play... Beauty."

I smirk at the announcement of my stage name. Oh the irony of it all. But now is not the time to dwell on it. No.... Now is the time to get this show on the rode so I can take care of business.

The bead curtain slowly lifts.

It's show time.

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So i Hope this was somewhat long enough to sate you guys. Umm to just clear a few things up:

1.) the unknown character is Beauty and trust me she will surprise you.

2.) Aaliyah is NOT beauty... I only used her because I thought that picture was suited the story... I'm still thinking of who I want.. any suggestions?

3.) Don't jump to any conclusions, this story is full of surprises. Trust me. It's worth the read.

So please comment, vote, fan, etc. Peace out....

Until next chapter.