Stripped - The Dirty Wish

The Midnight Club

Saraya's POV:

While shopping in New York's expensive 'The Destiny' mall, I decided to shop at 'Pandora'. As I pushed the entrance door of the shop, two to three sales girls quickly came right to me, one spread her hand to the side of the earring offering me to go there, other spread her hand to the necklace lane. One of the sales girls said to me," aren't you the famous Saraya Bentley, the stripper?" I smiled at her ignoring her completely as I was used to these kinds of questions. The other one took her phone out and requested for the picture. I shook my head but the girls were too stubborn to understand. They kept on irritating me, after a few minutes, I shouted," manager!" A man in late forties came running to me shouting at those girls," Now who did you girls bothered?" He turned his face towards me and colour drained from his face, sweat started forming from his forehead and he said in a trembling voice," S-S-Saraya Bentley!" I kept calmness on my face and said," I want an elegant yet stylish pair of earrings for a party tonight." He showed me the way and I stood beside a large and fancy counter choosing the best one for myself. I could not decide so I bought all three of them. After paying the bills and receiving the receipt, I was about to exit the shop, my phone started a buzz. When I saw the name on my phone screen I rolled my eyes and said," Yes DJ?" On the other side, there was a noisy background and DJ was continuously asking me where I am. I cleared my throat and said," I'm just coming." Half an hour later when I reached the hotel people there were panicked, running here and there."

Saraya went into the cafe and sit there ordering a hot chocolate for herself.

 She called her assistant and asked her to come and take the things to her room.

 A few minutes later, a young, slim, beautiful girl in business attire came and stood beside her, respectively.

 Saraya noticed her assistant's presence and placed the cup on the table folding her hands and said," Speak." 

She quickly opened her notebook and began to guide her about the routine.

Saraya rolled her eyes and said, "Joey! Sit down. You may be my assistant but you are my friends too.  Don't let people think that I am cruel enough to not even let you sit with me."

 Joey smiled and sit down in front of her and said, "the stylist and makeup artist are waiting for you, Ma'am." 

Saraya leaned back on her seat and said, "I know. Let me finish my hot chocolate first." 

She took a sip and said, "By the way, why is everyone panicking about?" 

Joey stared her and said, "It's a celebrity party. All the rich people will come. Mr Carlton wants everything to be perfect. Ma'am, please don't waste your time let's go get you ready." She nodded and went to the makeup room to get ready.

Saraya's POV:

Although I hate going to parties this one was arranged by my celebrity friend, Jacob for having a successful movie. Without having second thoughts I changed into my dress into a sexy satin ruffled black halter sleeveless and backless top attached with a burgundy skirt. I did my hair in a natural way by putting them in a soft bun with a few strands on both sides of my ear. I wore the same diamond earrings which I bought from Pandora. My makeup was done dewy yet natural with red lips. When I got ready and was waiting for Jacob to show up, DJ came in praising my beauty. I took a deep breath and ignored his words.

DJ saw her from tip to toe and said excitedly, "So the star of the evening is ready." 

Suddenly there was a knock on the door and a tall, handsome man stepped in a black tux. 

His deep blue eyes moved to focus on her with a smile on his face. 

She smiled back, he moved forward spreading his hands for a hug and said," Oh my God! You look amazing, Raya." 

She smiled and hugged him back saying," Where were you, little boy? I've missed you." 

He broke the hug and said with an irritating face, "Okay don't call me a little boy." 

She chuckled and said," Shall we go?" 

He put his one hand on his pocket and crossed the other one for her to put her hand in his arm. 

She happily put her hand on his arm and they both walked through the door. 

They went downstairs and huge applause echoed the hall. 

They reached the stage and a lady handed the mic in Saraya's hand. 

She got confused and looked Jacob who was standing right by her side. 

He nodded his head and she put the mic close to her mouth and said, "Good evening, ladies and gentlemen!" right after she said those words another round of applause and cheering was heard, she smiled and said," Thank you so much for this love. I would like to thank my dearest friend, Jacob for trusting me again for this role and all of you for loving me so much." The crowd cheered and clapped, some of them whistled. 

Saraya's POV: 

When I was getting ready I was hell nervous but when I saw the calm side of Jacob, I felt better. At least I knew that he was with me and he will not leave me in that wild crowd. Speaking of which, the type of questions they will ask me, the eyes they will show me and the gossip they will enjoy about me. Currently, the hot gossip is Jacob and I slept together and because of that he helplessly gave me the role of the heroine in this movie. They think I am blackmailing him and when we both heard this we were dying laughing. I wanted to be an actress from childhood, it was like my dream, I sent many videos of my acting to many producers, directors and filmmakers but none of them contacted me. One day my best friends Mandy and DJ sent my acting videos to Jacob's company few days after that I got a call from their side actor interviewing me they liked my acting skills and offered me a movie with the famous celebrity and movie maker Jacob Carlton and he gave me the heroine's role. I was hell excited as it was my very first film and I got a really big role. Jacob didn't care about my reputation, he did like my acting and was paying a huge sum of money. The movie was a huge hit. People loved my acting, I had fans, followers everywhere. I became famous. After that many companies offered me but I signed a contract with Jacob so I refused all of them.

After the speech, they met all the other celebrities and rich people who congratulated them for the successful movie.  

When the party was almost over and only Jacob's friends were left, Saraya asked her assistant to ask her driver to bring her car. 

Before going back she went to Jacob and thanked him for saying she is leaving. Jacob and his fiance, Dana the famous model smiled at her, hugged her saying goodbye. 

Saraya turned around and suddenly her phone started buzzing. 

She picked her phone and started walking fast with her eyes buried on the ground. 

A man was coming from the front with a glass of wine in his hand, Saraya bumped into him and the drink fell on her skirt without making eye contact she apologized to the man who himself said sorry watching her face. 

She quickly moved from him and walked fast towards her car. 

She managed to escape from the paparazzi and sat on her car. She leaned back on the seat and took a deep breath and said," f**k! Joey gives me a tissue, please. The stupid man poured his drink on my dress." 

After a few minutes, the car stopped at 'The Midnight Club.' 

Saraya put some lipstick and perfume on and stepped out of the car. 

The security there let her entered the club with a smile. 

Then quickly the club grew silent. 

It was like oxygen had been sucked out of the room. 

Then, the sound of a woman walking on high heels on the marble floor, became clicker, each stride resonating purpose. 

A woman entered; tall and sexy in a black halter top and burgundy skirt. 

Chest out, shoulders back, holding a clutch. 

Such elegance and confidence that she commanded the attention of everyone there. 

She walked towards the bar countertop pulled herself a seat and sat with her legs crossed.

 Many businessmen wanted her as their one night stand, so they told the manager to arrange a room for them. 

The manager quickly came running to her and whispered in her ear. 

She listened and asked him to write their names separately on a piece of paper, fold it and put it in an empty fishbowl. 

She took a sip of her red wine, licked her lips and said," to all those who want to sleep with me tonight your names are inside this bowl." 

She picks up the bowl and shuffled the chits and said," I will pick one name the rest of them will try it tomorrow again." 

She picked one chit, opened it and said, "Mr Black, this way please." 

A man in late forties white hair, dull skin and fully drunk came happily and stood right next to her grabbing her ass. 

She felt embarrassed and asked him to go inside removing his hand from her ass. 

She took him to a VIP bedroom and ordered two bottles of wine. She poured them in two glasses and handed him.

After half an hour, she wrote a note saying," Hi, Mr Black, hope you had a nice time, I'm leaving my bank account number here so that you can easily transfer me the money. Thanks.   -Saraya

She grabbed her clutch and the bottle of wine and went out of the room. She saw the manager and said, "My work is done. I'm leaving."