As a straight-A All American good girl, I never thought I would find myself in a strip bar in Las Vegas. But there I was, dressed in a virginal white dress that draped loosely over my curves, with matching black heels and a white clutch purse. My long, dark hair was styled in loose waves, and I wore just enough makeup to enhance my natural beauty.
I had come to Vegas with a group of friends, who had convinced me to let loose and have some fun. I was hesitant at first, but eventually I gave in. We arrived at the strip bar and I immediately felt out of place. The music was loud and the lights were flashing, and I could see the lust in the eyes of the men who were watching the dancers on stage.
At first, I was content to sit at the bar and watch the show, but before long, I was approached by a man who offered to buy me a drink. I usually don't drink, but I was bored and wanted some attention, so I accepted. As the night went on, more and more men bought me drinks and I lit.
Eventually, the DJ spotted me dancing alone in my seat and approached me. He complimented my dance moves and told me to enter the amateur strip contest, saying my fresh Asian good girl look would hit different and I could win. I was hesitant at first, but the thrill of performing and the lure of the $500 cash prize was too tempting to resist.
I gave the DJ my real name and school to enter. He gave me Jasmine as my 'stripper name'. I was so drunk that I forgot my stripper name. Sounding irritated, he called out my full Filipina name, Maria Theresa Delacruz, junior majoring in Religious Studies from Notre Dame. I panicked and hurriedly dove up the front of the stage to stop him from saying any more, inadvertently flashing my lacey panties to countless smartphones as I climbed over the rim.