What I Crave

Mysterious Beginnings

Nova

I sat up in my seat and eyed my professor as she walked around the room while lecturing us on the difference between Sigmund Freud & B. F. Skinner. I was still so exhausted after my shift last night but it was all so worth it. The only bad thing about what I do is having to keep it a secret. As my professor continued in I began to write down my notes. My eyes were dying to close but I couldn't afford to fail this class. I had to keep my scholarship and I couldn't lose my funding.

"Alright class that'll be all. Make sure you study for your Midterm and fill out the field trip application. Have them back to me by next week. Nova can you stay after? I'd like to speak with you."

I sighed. I had a B in this class. What could she possibly want me to stay behind for? I didn't argue though. I waited for everyone to leave and then I walked down the stairs towards her desk.

"You wanted to see me Professor Smith?"

She smiled at me and took off her glasses.

"Please don't be so formal. Call me Tessa."

I returned the smile and waited for her to speak. When she realized I was waiting she cleared her throat and began to talk.

"I think you're a great student. I do. But I have to ask if there's something going on with you? You seem so tired and bruised up every time you come to class. Are you okay?"

I stopped and thought about this question. Was this a joke? Did she happen to see a video on f*******: of me? Of what I do when the lights are out? I hesitated before speaking and the only thing I could say was, "What makes you ask? I've been this way for as long as I can remember."

She looked at me with those blazing blue eyes.  Her face looked motherly in this light. Her hair was curly and braided tightly in a long braid that snaked around her shoulder. With a sincere like smile she looked at me and said, "I'm just worried about you Love."

I assured her I was fine and that I just have a hard time sleeping when I get off of work. She seemed convinced and I walked out the classroom feeling drained. I walked out of C Building and went towards the Student Parking Lot to get in my car.

Just as I was about to pull off my phone rang. The name that lit up the screen gave me goosebumps. It was the man who came to one of my shows. He wouldn't leave me alone. It's not like I really wanted him to but I couldn't tell him that. I let it ring and go to voicemail. He texted me soon after that.

Mystery Man: you can't hide from me forever little one.

Me: you'll never find me. you're lucky i even have you my number.

Mystery Man: if i were you I'd rethink that statement.

Chills went down my spine when I read this. He never told me his name but he made my first night at the club the most memorable night of my life. I put my head against my steering wheel and sighed.

What am I gonna do with myself?

Flashback

It's my first night at Mystique and all the girls here are so beautiful. They all seem nice so far but Envy is the nicest. She's short with grey eyes and long red hair. She's originally from Ireland and her face is covered in freckles but she was raised in Chicago. Her stage name is Phoenix. She showed me the ropes. She showed me how to defend myself when a man was too touchy. She accompanied me when it was time for a private dance but we were interrupted by a big guy in a black suit.

"Excuse miss but my boss would like a dance with you."

Envy looked shocked.

"She's new. Are you sure he wants her?"

The big guy didn't acknowledge her he just looked at me.

"What's your name miss?"

I looked down at my feet. I hadn't given much thought to what I would name myself. I just wanted to dance and make money. I should've thought about it more but I just looked at him and said, "It's Aphrodite."

The big guy chuckled and held out his arm.

"Names Benjamin. My boss would like a damn well from you if you wouldn't mind. He pays handsomely."

I but my lip and looked at Envy. She smirked and waved me off when seen her favorite client come in. I grabbed Benjamin's arm and he led to too floor to a dark room.

"Freshen up in here. Make sure you wear all of the contents in the locker. Don't worry. He won't make you do anything you aren't comfortable with."

He left after saying that, leaving me in a room with a single locker in it. I opened the locker and looked at the contents of it. Inside was perfume, a mask, a purple satin night gown and black panties and bra set. All of it fit perfectly. I can't say I wasn't nervous. I had never been willingly intimate with a man before so I was afraid I would get myself into something I couldn't get out of. But this club had a rule: No means no. Scream if you feel threatened.

After calming myself down I followed the music in the next room. Sitting on a couch was a man. He wore a mask that was similar to mine and he was watching me. He was wearing silk black pajama pants. I could smell his cologne from here. It was so enticing.

"Well hello."

The hairs on my neck were on edge. He got up and came across the room to stand in front of me. 

"You smell divine."

He dragged his nose across my neck slowly as he caressed my back with his fingertips. Why was he so gentle? What is going on?

"I know you can talk. Tell me your name."

"Aphrodite."

He smiled against my skin and grabbed my hands to make me touch him. He made me wrap my hands around his neck.

"I want your real name beauty."

"Against the rule sir."

He stepped back to look down at me. He was stood at about 6'3 and he was standing over me like a giant. I was intimidated but only for a second.

"I'm sorry but I can't tell a client."

He smiled and walked by to the couch. He reached in his pocket and pulled out a remote.

"I want you to dance for me."

When We by Tank started to ply from his stereo system. Suddenly I was compelled by the sound. I started to dance slowly, touching in places I knew would turn him on. When the chorus started I crawled over to him and sat in his lap. He pulled me up and wrapped my legs around him as I grinded on him. The music was making me bolder. I kept my eyes on him while I danced for him. At the end of the song I had stripped out of the gown and I was just wearing the bra and panties. He but his lip at the sight of me as he signaled for me to come to him. When I approached him he opened his legs and told me to sit.

I sat in front of him and told me to open my mouth. Drugs were common in these situations and I accepted because I wanted to get the edge off. But he just poured some wine in my mouth. I swallowed and he leaned down to suck the rest off my lip and I couldn't help the moan that escaped my mouth.

"That's the finest wine in my collection. Aged for hundreds of years."

He poured more in my mouth as he continued to talk.

"Saved for a very special moment."

As I swallowed the third pour I began to feel different. My body was heating up to a dangerous temper. All of my most sensitive spots were screaming to touched or kissed or bitten. I had never felt like this before. I got up to get some air. He followed closely behind me.

"Are you afraid?"

I shook my head no and he grabbed my hand. He left little kisses all over my hand and down my arm until he got to my shoulder. He bit the top of my shoulder and I resisted the urge to scream. It felt like I was in heat. The torture continued for what felt like hours. He had me trapped in the corner as he continued to kiss my arms and when he got to my neck he got even closer to me. He made me spread my legs as he stood between them and he pushed me closer to the wall. I was beginning to feel funny. My stomach continued to do cartwheels and my brain was screaming at me to push him off. As he got closer to my lips I sighed and gave in to whatever was coming to me.

We were inches away from each other. His face was hovering closely above mine. I could feel his breath on my face and I knew he could feel my legs twitching. He pushed softly against my lips and tugged at my bottom lip. I froze up.

Him

She's so beautiful. So innocent. So sweet. Her moans were music to my ears. I had trapped in my spell. She was mine right now. We had been standing here for two hours and there's nothing I wanna do more than tease her forever. I can just imagine her saying my name and clinging to me. I kissed her neck and began to suck gently on her flesh. She moaned and it made me excited. I wanted her to feel it so I pressed against her. She gasped and held me tighter. I didn't want to let her go. She smells so good. I wanted to keep making her feel good. I wanted to taste her. She is what I've been craving. I have to make her mine. Mine.... 

Nova

I was close...I was so close. The electricity was frightening as it traveled from my stomach to my toes. I braced myself for it to come back up and when it did I felt like I was gonna burst. I was unraveling and he wouldn't stop.

"Please...stop it. I can't.."

I could feel him as he pressed harder against me. He was becoming possessive. I wanted to push him off. But my body was pulling him closer.

What are you doing?!

My body was shaking. I was getting tired. My legs were trembling. He picked me up and carried me to the bed.

"You did so good love. Nobody has ever lasted 6 hours."

What does he mean? Was this a game?

Even if it was do you care? He's paying you for it.

My body was in shock. He had barely touched me and I was reacting this way. I don't know how many times he made me...I couldn't keep count. All I know is my first night at this club has been epic.

End of Flashback

Nova

Sighing I start my car and pull off. I don't remember giving him my number but he swears I did. All I remember is him taking me to Envy and her driving me home telling me how lucky I was. She kept asking questions that I couldn't answer so she finally stopped taking. This gave me time to sleep until she got to my apartment in The Hills. She dropped me off and she told me Tony the Bodyguard would bring me my car after a day of rest. I didn't argue and I went in my house.

When I get home Envy is waiting for me and she smiles when she sees me get out of the car.

"Well hey there beauty. How you been? We miss you at work on Thursdays!"

I smiled and kissed her cheek. "I miss y'all too but you know I got class."

She laughed and hugged me. "I feel you girl I have beauty school 6 hours out of the day on Wednesday's & Friday's and I still gotta work my two jobs."

I listened as she continued to rant while I unlocked my door.

"Soooo how are you feeling...down there?"

I laughed at this question and shook my head.

"We didn't have s*x. He just teased me. He made it feel like torture. I don't know how I held on for that long."

She looked intrigued and she looked like she was clinging to my every word.

"I heard he's quite the gentlemen and that he pays really well."

I thought back to how much he paid me for that night. 30k. That was enough to pay rent for the next two years and pay off some of these loans for school. I still had about 6k left to use for shopping money.

"His lay was outstanding. He must be loaded. You hungry? I'm cooking fish tacos tonight."

Her smile reached her eyes as she nodded furiously.

"Sleepover?!"

I agreed and began pulling out the ingredients to cook the food. My phone started to buzz but I didn't bother to pick it up. I knew who it was.

Him

I know she sees me texting and calling her. She's playing hard to get and it's starting to upset me. I've been consistent every since that night at the club. Can't she tell that I want her?

I tried talking to my sister and she said I shouldn't think of her as an object. This pissed me off cause I don't think of her that way. At least I don't think I do. I texted her again.

Me: Meet me somewhere. Wear your mask.

Aphrodite: for round 2? no thank you. you wore me out pretty good the first time.

Me: no darling. i wanna take you to a club. come on an adventure with me.

Aphrodite:....fine. when?

Me: tonight. @11:30 wear red.

I didn't bother waiting for her response. She knew what I liked even if she didn't want to admit it.