Serena had paid Johnny and Carla handsomely for their little excursion and also tied them into a sizeable portion of the future video profits. Carla was given a much heftier portion of the proceeds as she'd risked so much to be part of the video's success.
Before meeting Serena, Carla was merely a cute film school graduate working as a press camera girl and now she was known the world over. The media attention was constant and, feeling the pressure, Carla decided to recede from the lime light. Serena meanwhile jetted off on the world tour.
In the interim Carla had gone back to work as a camera operator but had changed jobs to work in adult films. The people at her old job in news media had made things uncomfortable despite many good words from Serena. The people she worked with now were much more supportive and the money was better too. Plus she was somewhat of a celebrity now amongst her peers which was always fun. Several times she was asked whether she'd step out from behind the camera again but Carla was hesitant, she insisted her video with Serena was a one off, to many peoples disappointment.
9 months later a letter arrived at Carla's workplace:
"Dear Carla,
I'm filming an exclusive gig to celebrate the end of my world tour and I'd like you to be there. I'm hoping this gig will be really special.
It's on Friday June 5th at the Java Jive Club in downtown L.A.
You're on the backstage guest list.
Hope to see you then,
Serena xxx ;)"
June 5th was another scorching hot evening in downtown L.A and Carla exited the taxi to walk up to the Java Jive venue. The bouncer checked the guest list and let her through into the backstage area. The club itself was tiny and the backstage area was no different. Carla poked her head out from the wings of the main stage to see a slowly filling auditorium, a couple hundred seats at most. This must be a very exclusive show she thought.
Carla was just thinking this then she felt a tap on her shoulder. She turned to see Serena Page in a large sparkly dress and stage makeup.
"I'm so glad you came," Said Serena "How have you been?"
"I've been good thanks," Said Carla "Congratulations on the tour"
"Thank you, it's been great, it really has. I've actually been looking forward to this show the most though."
"This show?" asked Carla.
"Yeah well halfway through the tour I realised it wasn't really capturing the vibe of the album, the big stadiums were pretty strict with our show you know. Not that I'm complaining or anything, I love doing the pop music stuff but I wanted something different for the last show."
"Yeah I can see that," Said Carla "I wasn't expecting such a small venue to be honest."
"Neither was I," Serena replied "But it think it's better this way, much more. Intimate. We've already shot the main tour video in London so this is like a bonus for me. Hopefully for you too as well." Serena winked.
"Well I'm happy you invited me, I'm looking forward to seeing the show."
"Me too, and seriously I'm really happy you came. Oh and I love your outfit by the way, really digging the punk rock aesthetic."
Carla blushed at the compliment, she was only wearing ripped jeans, a black band t-shirt and converse trainers but it felt good to be validated.
"Thank you, you're really cute as well in that dress," Carla replied.
The two of them shared a brief silent moment. Serena again had that cheeky devilish look in her eyes and she was practically undressing Carla with it. Carla was doing her best to hide a coy smile but it crept out in her eyes which had lit up in Serena's presence.
"Thanks," said Serena at last "I'm glad you like the dress. Anyway I need to get going cos I'm on in ten."
The pair shared a brief but intense hug before Serena turned to walk back towards her dressing room. As she did so she turned back to Carla one last time.
"Oh and by the way, the same deal as last time is on the table again."
Carla didn't have time to reply before Serena turned the corner and disappeared.
Carla took up a place in the wings of the main stage and waited for the show to start. The auditorium was now filled with people and the air was heavy with excitement. The lights cut to black and the hit song from Serena's new album started to play. As it did so Carla felt a touch on her arm as Serena came up behind her in the wings.
"I should have done this earlier," Said Serena as she leaned in and kissed Carla passionately.
Carla, surprised at first, quickly found her feet and eagerly kissed Serena back. She only had a couple of seconds though before Serena pulled away and turned to walk on stage.
"Remember, same deal as before." Said Serena.
She winked again, turned and stepped onto the stage and into the spotlight.
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Serena was a great pop performer. Never a fan of auto tune she always performed live when possible and had an incredible voice and stage presence. She had the building rocking off its foundations after a single song and she didn't let up for the whole show. Serena jumped from hit song to hit song whilst deftly incorporating singles from her new album into the mix as the small camera crew captured the whole performance.
Serena finished her final song and the crowd erupted in applause. As the noise died down Serena came back on the microphone.
"I just want to thank everyone for being here and for supporting me through this tour. Without you guys this wouldn't be possible so from the bottom of my heart thank you."
The crowd erupted again.
"From the beginning this album was about embracing who I am deep down and sharing my true self with the world. And it's been wonderful, this past year has been truly transformative for me. However there's one small thing that could have been better. You see, we weren't able to fully reflect the vibe of the album on the world tour."
The crowd fell silent in anticipation as Serena continued.
"This is why I'm here tonight and why I'm so grateful for the owners of Java Jive for hosting us. Please give them a round of applause as well"
The crowd obliged before Serena started one last time.
"Anyway without further adieu I'd like to welcome you to our stunning finale, everyone put your hands together for Johnny Bash."
The crowd erupted once more as the familiar face of Johnny Bash walked on stage. The stage lights changed as the title track from her new album started to play. Serena turned back to the crowd one last time.
"enjoy"
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[verse]
I'm a slut,
Love to strut,
Love to pose,
With my hoes,
Flaunt my body to the bros,
As I'm taking off my clothes
[verse]
Not just a pop star anymore,
I'm a nympho,
I'm a whore,
Don't know what else I've got in store,
But I promise,
I won't bore.
[verse]
I am always in the mood,
To get nude,
Suck a dude,
Take some photos,
Nice and lewd,
I really hope you're not a prude.
[chorus]
Love on a porn set,
Serena the starlet,
Love on a porn set,
I've never been more wet,
Love on a porn set,
Your slutty new harlet,