#shadow lounge

By Anna Goldie

Part 1

Part 2

Here Is part two my loves! @jaihardy​ @kenzieam​

Songs:

But I am a good girl- Christina Aguilera

EXPRESS- Christina Aguilera

Outfit Inspo:

CORAS POV

I stretched backstage warming up before I headed in to rehearsal. We rehearsed almost every day but this time it was different. We were about to embark on a worldwide tour! I really did need to tell my mother before Lisa did. My mother always said that the spotlight robbed her of being a good mother to me. So when she found out that id spent my college education on dance, she was less than pleased. I managed to quell her outbursts when I told her that the company I was with would only be traveling to small venues. This time there would be no lying to her, we’d be traveling across the globe. I wanted her to be proud of me because she was my mother, but I also wanted her to respect my craft. I didn’t know what to do.  “Alright ladies let’s take center stage and run through the routine!” our quirky manage and Coach Leon said.  He was tall and bald, but he was muscular and gentle all at the same time. He took care of us. Each of us had our own dance along with several sets where we danced together. When I wasn’t dancing here, I danced and taught class at a small studio downtown. I taught all ages, it’s always been my dream to own a studio when I retire from Burlesque, well... IF I ever retired.  We called it quits at five; there was a show tonight that started at ten so we had the next few hours off. I decided to drop by the studio. It had been a few days since I had a class or even spent some time freestyling; this practice schedule for the tour had me swamped every day.

The studio is a decent sized room with the longest wall covered in floor length mirrors. The floor is just like a basketball court but without all of the markings. There was a booth on a raised platform in the back of the room where you could plug in your phone or music player. When I first found this place I was here every day. I used the little money I had to rent out the room for an hour each day so that I had somewhere to practice. I sat down in the middle of the floor and decided to bite the bullet and call my mom. She answered on the first ring.  “Hey Leiani” she always called me that and no one else could without earning a harsh look from me, the nickname made me feel like a little girl. “Hi mom, there’s something I need to tell you” I paused. “Alright, go ahead” she said calmly. My mother and Lisa were a lot alike, Firm but fare. “I’m going out of the country starting the day after tomorrow, we’ve picked up a world tour.” I waited for her response while biting my lip. “I know. Lisa told me, I was just waiting to hear it from you. Are you nervous?” she asked and I could hear the smile in her voice. “Yes, I try not to be but I can’t help it” I looked at the ground in shame as though she could see me.  “Good. That means this is important to you. Just remember who you are and where you’re trying to go, but most important of all where you came from. You do that and you’ll be just fine” her voice rang with certainty.  “You always know just what to say, I wish you were here” I could feel the small pang of jealousy in my chest. When I found out about her I learned that she had gotten married and had two more children. I was twenty-eight years old and the fact that those two children would know my mother better than me still broke my heart.  “I know dear, but I am always with you and you have Lisa and her family. Now I’m sure you have practice and packing to do. Be sure to call your father, I love you Leiani, speak to you soon” she said. “Bye mom, love you too” I hung up the phone and released a huge sigh that id been holding in. the conversation had went really well….

  JAIS POV

Another long night for the books, I was only in LA for the time being. After all the press finished up for the release of “Suicide Squad” I’d be packing and heading back to Cherrybrook to see my parents. After everything went south with Mecki the only thing I wanted to do was get away from LA; but that was before I met Cora. I just wanted to see her one more time before she went out of the country. Beautiful is what she was, caught me completely off guard last night at Jason’s. Her brown skin and big amber eyes took me to another place. The way she crossed her arms made me want to know more about her. I was sure Jason would come around and come with me to see her show tonight. I’d look like an idiot if I went by myself or some sort of stalker. I shook my head and looked at the time, it was almost eight and I was supposed to meet Jason and Lisa for dinner. I grabbed my helmet and jacket, closing the door behind me I headed out…..

LISAS POV

The restaurant was quiet but full of life. It was mine and Jason’s favorite jazz club to come to when we needed a night to unwind. The Kids were at home with Zoe. We grabbed our usual table in the back under low red lights and waited for Jai.  “This place is great!” Jai smiled. We’d been here for about thirty minutes and were waiting on our food to arrive.  “We love coming here” I smiled. Jai was always charming and very outspoken; he didn’t have an unkind bone in his body. I’d always liked him and the kids did too. “So, I hear that you’ve bullied Jason into taking you to “The Shadow Lounge” tonight” I smirked.  Jai grinned and Jason laughed. “I don’t know if bully is the right word. Who wouldn’t want to see beautiful women dance around on stage?” he wiggled his eyebrows “Ey man my queen dances in my bedroom” Jason grinned and then shielded himself as I playfully swatted him.  “Yeah well, I don’t have that. I’m trying to get it” he smiled but he seemed sad. I knew he and Mecki had a falling out, I’ve never really cared for the woman but still I respected their relationship. “Speaking of, how is Mecki?” Jai sighed at my question. “I don’t know. She’s living with a friend until I go back home to see my parents. I don’t want anything to do with her but I won’t treat her like shit, know what I mean?” he seemed calm about it and I suppose that was a sign he’d moved on. I didn’t want him anywhere near Coraleiani if he was still involved with Mecki.  “Well you two had better go, its nine thirty and the show his twenty minutes away” I said aloud. “We’ll see you after the show” Jason had gotten up from the booth and was leaning over to give me a kiss. “Alright baby, Give her my love and don’t cause a fuss. Your presence could take away from her show so ask to be seated in the back where you can see the show but no one can see you” I said. Jason nodded and I watched as he and Jai punched each other like the boys they were. I picked up my class and sighed “men”…

  CORAS POV

The club was packed  tonight , we had publicly announced that tonight and tomorrow would be out last show before the tour so everyone was trying to get in to see it.  Our first dance was to “Express" by Christina Aguilera.

“It's a cold and crazy world that's ragin' outside Well baby me and all my girls are bringin' on the fire Show a little leg, gotta shimmy your chest It's a life, it's a style, it's a need, it's Burlesque

E-X-P-R-E-S-S, love, sex Ladies no regrets E-X-P-R-E-S-S, love, sex Ladies no regrets”

When I dance on stage, I come alive. Before I step on stage it’s like I’m asleep but when the music starts and the lights bounce off my lashes I become another person.  I was standing behind Sweetie and Carla. When they parted I came between them, arms raised and every step forward exaggerated.  We got to the end of the stage the three of us dropped into a low position with our legs closed. We spread our thighs apart and turned to the side and slapped our legs on beat with the music.

  “Fasten up Can you imagine what would happen if I let you close enough to touch? Step into the fantasy You'll never want to leave, baby it's guaranteed Why?It's a passion, and emotion, it's a fashion, Burlesque It'll move you, goin' through you, so do what I do, Burlesque All ladies, confident, flaunt it, boys throw it up if you want it Can you feel me, can you feel it? It's Burlesque"

   The show went on in a blur as always. I was backstage changing with the help of other dancers when Leon walked up. “Blondie you’re on in five darling” he fritted away to check costumes. In this business we all had stage names and you almost always get your name from your fellow dancers. The reason my name was Blondie was because when I first auditioned I had platinum blonde hair and I did my audition to “Call Me” by Blondie.  Tonight we were trying out my new song for the tour and I was nervous. I really liked the song and the dance but I had never performed live it before. I said a silent prayer and went to stand on the stage behind the velvet curtain. My Music started and as always I felt my nerves melt away.

  “The dress is Chanel The shoes YSL The bag is Dior Agent Provocateur My address today, LA by the way Above Sunset Strip, the hills all the way My rings are by Webster It makes the heads twirl They all say, "Darling, what did you do for those pearls?" "What"?! I am a good girl”

I was prancing around the stage in my pink tutu corset.  I walked down the isle in the middle of the lounge and leaned over some guys chair and then straddled him.  I pretended to swat his hand away and walked to the bar area. I slowly stretched  my arms up and wiggled my fingers at  the male bar hands until they  pulled me up.  When I leaned over to plant a kiss on one the other pretended to grab my ass and I acted shocked.  Pushing them both off the bar i went back to shaking my hips and lip-synching the song.

    "The age I adore, the day oh no more Breakfast Polo Launch and pools at the shore The Chateau for cocktails The Courtyard at night Downtown is for dinner The hell is divine You know I have found the words goin' round They all say my feet never do touch the ground "What"?! I am a good girl I am a good girl..."

    I started running my hands up my body while the male bartenders felt up my legs. Grabbing the edge of the bar I kicked up my leg then dropped  down to a squat, thighs wide open and slowly back up, snatched the bartenders hat from his head and hid behind it as I pulled his tie hiding him behind the hat with me. The song ended and the lights went out. The crowd cheered and Leon came on stage to say his closing remarks as I used the secret passage to sneak away.  When I got to my vanity I saw Jason standing there. “Hey!” I said excited that he’d finally gotten to come out and see the show.  He pulled me in a bear hug as usual. “You were fantastic Cora! I had no idea how good you were” He smiled; Lisa really was a lucky woman. The girls backstage started to stare at him but Jason hardly noticed.  “Did you come alone?” I asked wondering if Lisa and Zoe were here too.  “Not exactly…” he smirked and I raise my eyebrow. The girls all started whispering and giggling. I looked around behind Jason to see what the fuss was about but there was no one there. Someone cleared their throat behind me and then the room went silent.

  JAIS POV

  Cora turned around in her sexy outfit and blond bob wig and her eyes lit up. I was carrying a bouquet of light pink coral roses. I wanted to get a color that matched her outfit so I had run to the rose shop down the street. “These are for you” I held them out to her and she took them using both arms.  I could feel myself grinning like a jackass again.  “Wow” she looked at the roses “They’re beautiful Jai. Thank you so much” she smile and her gorgeous eyes were framed by long and dark lashes. “I really enjoyed watching you” I said. Jason snickered beside me. “Watching you dance. Not like watching you while you aren’t dancing. Fucks sake” I said cursing my rambling mouth. She didn’t laugh at me “Well I’m glad you enjoyed the show” I felt like her eyes were staring into my soul but I wasn’t uncomfortable. I was lost, fuck I didn’t know if I ever wanted to found again. I walked forward to give her hug but she realized that her bouquet would get crushed so she moved her roses to one hand and placed her free hand on my chest. Then she shocked me by planting a light and single kiss on my cheek “I should change but I really appreciate you coming out and thanks again for the roses Jai” she turned to give Jason a side  hug and then walked away.  “I wan’ her.” I said my eyes trained on sequined ass as she walked away.

JASONS POV

The Neo Burlesque Awards Grand Finale 2014

Date: 20/11/2014

The Neo Burlesque Awards Grand Finale 2014 Featuring 18 of the Best of Burlesque The battle of Burlesque

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5 Brewer Street, Soho, W1F 0RE

Doors Open: 18:00

Doors Close: 22:15

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Face Value: £15.00

Booking Fee: £1.75

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Ultraviolet New Years Eve Lazer Party

Date: 31/12/2014

The Fabulous Jodie Harsh brings the year that saw Shadow Lounge’s stunning Re-launch to a close with the Ultraviolet Lazer Party.

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5 Brewer Street, Soho, W1F 0RE

Doors Open: 21:00

Doors Close: 06:00

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Face Value: £25.00

Booking Fee: £2.75

Quantity: More than 10 available

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