THE PERFORMANCE - CHAPTER THREE
"So Sasha told me that Jason was very impressed with my professionalism, attention to detail and my ideas for the show," Cate said to me upon entering the room. "I just got off the phone with her. She apologized for leaving me stranded with her husband and said that she hoped that he was on his best behaviour. I absolutely know what she meant by that. She's obviously very aware of his...cheeky nature."
"Did she say if he mentioned your tits?" I asked, being the smartass that I can be at times.
"Haha. Very funny. Why yes. Of course he did you silly man. In fact, she told me that Jason mentioned he thought they were absolutely fabulous and he hopes that he gets to see more of them," she joked back. "It wasn't as see-through as you think. Leave it alone already."
"Ha. Yes it was. One could plainly see your areola and nipples through the blouse and bra," I said. "Not that I have a problem with it. You know that I am fine with as many men seeing you as naked as you want to be. Any time. Any place. Well, just about. Frankly, I'm still amazed that you had the guts to actually go out in public like that. I'm telling you man, I bet boners were springing up uncontrollably all over the place. Proud of ya baby."
"You're an idiot. But I love you anyway," she said playfully. "I'm glad you got yourself a little thrill out of it, and if I'm honest, I felt pretty sexy. And empowered. And brazen. And maybe just a touch...I don't know...slutty? No. Not slutty. But something. Maybe I'm opening up to your fetish a little. I mean, I have no problem being a tease and playfully frisky onstage when I'm doing the burlesque stuff but I've never really felt the urge to explore that sort of thing in real life, as it were. A performance is just a performance to me. But being exposed in public is a whole different ball game. I've always been a little afraid of that...or maybe embarrassed. I know if you had your way I'd be braless under see-through tops and wearing miniskirts outside all day long."
"And no underpants," I added. "May as well go all out I say. Just let me know when this takes place and I'll be there to document the moment. Speaking of documenting the moment...is anyone going to video your performances?"
"Actually that was something I did not think of. Good question. Since there's a stage with lights and a backdrop it might be a great opportunity to get some good footage that I can use for FB ads or something," she said realizing it could be a good bonus to the gig.
"Well maybe I can shoot it for you," I offered. "I'd be happy to."
"Hmm. Ok. Fine by me. But I don't know if you are actually allowed to be there. Yet another thing I neglected to ask. Perhaps I was too dazzled by Mr. McFlirty for my brain to function properly. Good thing I got out of there before he could charm the pants off me. I'll call and ask these questions tomorrow."
I chuckled at that last comment as she retreated to her studio for what I was sure was going to be a few hours of choreo rehearsal, working on music cues and wardrobe choices or adjustments. Basically prep for the show. This is the kind of thing she gears up for and I knew that come show time her act would be tighter than two coats of paint. Those lucky enough to witness the fruits of this luscious labour would be well and truly knocked out. Those twelve men (yikes...dirty dozen?) were in for a real treat and no mistake.
Hours later she returned to my own little studio and said that she just received a text message from Jason asking if they could have another quick in-person meeting to go over a few details and schedules that they hadn't touched on during their lunch. Apparently he said that there may or may not be a guy from the venue present to talk tech details if necessary. He also said that he was very busy during business hours at the moment, and wondered if she could shake free in the evening sometime so they could have the discussion over drinks or a light dinner. The hotel where everything was going to be happening is two doors down from his office building and he thought it might be an ideal place to meet. That way, if he had to go back to the office afterwards it would be a quick walk for him.