"Please let me go" I begged." I had no idea how I ended up in this situation. It all began on this morning.

"Can you help me by substituting for my friend as a stripper?" my friend Maya asked.

"What? " I shouted,I don't do that kind of stuff. No matter how poor I am, I have my dignity, I'm not a prostitute.

" And what dignity is that when it comes to money? you could make a couple of bucks doing this, Besides you don't have to do much just to shake your waist. You know you have a body that could make any man fall at your feet" Maya said.

I hesitated to think , because I knew I really needed the money.

"You still have to pay for your house rent, remember" Maya reminded me, Her tone softening trying to convince me. And with that, I felt myself caving. "I'm trusting you, can you swear I won't have to….you know " Klara asked trying to confirm, Hearing this Maya then nodded.

" Klara, that's why I love you" Maya said with a sly grin, trying to flatter me but , I ignored her.

"Let's go," she said eagerly.

I shouted "Now?" , startled,

"I'm not even prepared"

"No worries; you can do your makeup when you get there"

"Alright, let's go" I said

We got into the car and zoomed off, we reached the club. Honestly, it might come as a surprise but this was my first time stepping foot into a club, I was 24. For a 24 yrs people would have assumed I'd be living life to the fullest, But it wasn't for me. I had been on my own since birth. Never knowing if my parents are alive or not. Not that I cared , i'd made it this far without them.

"We are here! , wola what do you think, is it nice?"

" It's Somehow," I replied indifferently even though on the inside I was stupefied,

We entered the club, But before Maya could take me into the staff room for the strippers we were stopped.

"Who is this?" A tall blonde man asked, He looked like he was in his 30's.

" You know outsiders aren't allowed in here" he said angrily.scanning me up and down. I could see the amazement in his eyes, though by now. I was used to it

" Please, I just wanted to show her around," Maya lied.

"I know you are lying, let me guess flora is not here again?". He asked. He answered without wating for an answer"No need to answer,I know she isn't around."

" You know the rules she needs to meet me first to test her first" he said luring.

Hearing what he said made me feel disgusted.

"Yes" my friend nodded, trying to please the man.

"When she is ready, she will meet you" Maya said, I was suprised as to who is meeting whom.

" Mm, make sure she does." He said pervertedly, then he smirked feeling satisfied he left happily.

"What was that about?" I hissed at Maya

"You didn't tell me about this" I said angrily,

"Don't worry, we will sneak out through

the back," she assured me then led me to the staff room.

We went into the staff room where I was greeted and welcomed by some of the dancers and make-up artists. Then they did my make up. Everything was going great until I saw my costume.

"What is this, a cloth or rag?It barely covers anything, what the heck" I cried out.

Everyone turned to look at me, annoyed by antics.

I Knew they might have thought of me as a white lotus, but I didn't care. The costume was a two piece set, a bra and a long skirt with a two split at the side, The bold red color adding to its seducing effect.

"Why are you acting surprised ? what were you expecting, this isn't a church it's a club". Said Maya rolling her eyes at my behavior.

I knew I was getting on her nerves with my behavior, But I wasn't used to all this. So after all the convincing, I was allowed to wear a long jacket even though it was transparent. It was better than nothing.

" All club dancers on stage," someone announced.

They all rushed out, while I was still standing there nervously. But Maya didn't let me regret my decision; she gave me a shove, forcing me forward.

We were all assigned to our individual poles. I didn't know what came over me,As soon as the beat of the music dropped it changed my whole spirit . It was just me with the pole. I kept dancing, twisting my waist and the rest, feeling the music take over me. Everything was going alright because the men couldn't stop cheering me on.Then suddenly the music stopped, and the dancers scattered.

Confused, wondering what happened, I looked around until my gaze landed on him. My world stopped, I was stunned by how handsome a human could be. He was stunning, And when he locked eyes with me with that penetrating gaze. I knew instantly that he was dangerous, he was a reincarnation of a devil,His stare sent a chill down my spine. The saying that the devil was the most handsome was a big fat lie compared to him.

He kept staring at me, And the intensity only deepened. I was shocked, Not by the Stare but how he looked at me with so much lust.

Jake's pov:

I entered the club which was a regular place for me, but this time I wore a mask. Normally I don't enter with any type of disguise on my face but tonight I had a meeting with one of my partner to discuss work and I didn't want any disturbance.

" Mr Robert," My partner called. Waving me over. signaling me to where he was. I walked straight to me. It wasn't difficult, it took me two strides not trying to brag with my long legs.

I sat down without greeting or anything, I like straightforwardness.

"What do you want to discuss" I said dryly

"Eh…..,ehm" he stammered, afraid of my gaze.

I wasn't surprised, I was used to people cowering in fear when they were in front of me.

"I wanted to know if you would reconsider the percentage number you set for the contract which was 70/30, we could adjust it to 60/40." He suggested.

"No" I replied straightforwardly without saying any other word. And he knew not to say anything because a bullet might disappear in his head.

"Very greedy man" I thought inside.

He wasn't doing anything beneficial to the deal.Just sitting at home in his house and expecting big money. If it weren't because of that incident I wouldn't even be here discussing anything with him.