People always told Lyla she was just as pretty, maybe even prettier, then Dorothy Dandridge in her small town. Lyla was born and raised in Eunice, outside New Orleans. She was raised in a brothel that her grandmother had run for 40 years. Her own mother was one of the whorehouse's main attractions, and had been since she was a teen. Lyla's father was undoubtedly, one of the tricks her mother entertained; they had no idea. Unknown fathers were a way of life for the women in Lyla's grandmother, Big Mama's family.
Mabel, a.k.a 'Big Mama', got the moniker, not because of her size, but because of her 'take no prisoners' personality. She was a petite, dark skinned Black woman, who'd never gone over 150 pounds, even when pregnant was Lyla's mother, Anne. She was 'Big Mama' because she didn't take any shit and because of the .45 Derringer she kept on her hip at all times. She had no problem using it, and more than one violent trick had disappeared, after walking into the mansion and abusing one of her girls. Big Mama's 2 older brothers owned a cemetery in the area.
Mable had been the 15th and last child of former slaves turned sharecroppers. After running away at 14, she had been impregnated by one of her white tricks when she started prostituting herself to survive, at 18. Left with an infant and being a single Black woman in 1915 Louisiana, she had gathered other single mothers, runaways and women in desperate situations, all nationalities, together. She turned an old mansion she was gifted by her most generous patron, Colonel Anderson Vandenberg, into their home. The house was huge and one of several that belonged to the patron; his family didn't miss it and considered it abandoned.
'Big Mama's' was a well known secret, that had live entertainment on Saturday nights. They had been shut down, briefly, more than once because the 'performers', (whores enticing customers), would get completely naked on the circular stage in the middle of the huge ballroom/living area. That was illegal. Regardless, there were chairs filled with drunk patrons, men on the stairs and holding up walls, encouraging the whores to show it all!
Wanton Wanda was famous for stepping, shyly to the stage and pretending her dress had 'accidentally' gotten caught on a chair, or by the steps wooden railing to the round stage. She would jerk away dramatically, swinging her waist length blonde curls, as her flimsy dress was ripped away from her dangerous curves. She would stumble dramatically, her rose color tipped Double D's, bouncing vulgarly as she exaggerated her movements, falling helplessly onto the stage.
She would spread her creamy, white things wide, as she struggled to rise to her feet and 'maintain her dignity'. The crowd would go wild as she tried to stand, 'mortified', while displaying her golden pussy hairs and pink pussy lips, in every direction. She would finally get to her feet, after a lot of gyrating and arching of her back, standing amongst the drunken heathens, begging a gentleman to return her dress to her. Eventually, she would scuttle back to the dressing room, her moon white butt on display, as she scurried. The crowd loved it!
Then, there was a sweet Sadie, a brown skinned Black girl, with a perfect petite body; her nipples were huge in her 'perfect handful' tits and stood up like Hershey kisses. Sadie had a slim upper body with a round rump and thick thighs. She would walk through the crowd, sensuously, always wearing a white, netted, clingy dress that was transparent once she reached the spotlight. She would touch patrons as she passed them and sing her filthy songs.
"Sweet Sadie likes to suck and fuck, but not until she has a buck."
The crowd would cheer as she stepped on the stage and her dress became see through. She would circle the stage, her dark body undulating under the sheer dress.
"White cocks, Negro cocks, Asian and Spanish ones, too. Pick any hole that big dick wants, sweet Sadie throw it back at you."
Eventually, the moment they all waited on would come; she would rip the tiny garment from her body, roll naked on the stage simulating sexual positions, singing filth, then stroll back to the dressing room, naked as the day she was born.
Lyla's grandmother had forbidden her to whore, but she still had a boyfriend, named Billy, who worked in the kitchen. Billy loved Lyla, fiercely. He was a tall, skinny Black boy the same age as Lila; 19. He was fascinated by her yellow skin and green eyes, like her mother's. He never ceased to wonder at her waist length, curly jet black hair that she kept in a simple braid. He longed to have his hands in it as he watched her during the day. She was the most beautiful girl he had ever seen. They would sneak and fuck wherever they could; in the pantry, in the woods on a blanket, in the corner of the sun room. When he could, he would sneak into her bedroom and sleep with her, stretching his long lean body behind her.
Billy had taken Lyla's virginity after several months of kissing and heavy petting. They would watch the scandalous Saturday night shows and sneak away to masturbate each other. Lyla loved Billy, too, but was suspicious of him trying to impregnate her and trap her in their small town. He knew she had no intention of living the rest of her life in Eunice, Louisiana, pregnant by some boy who worked in a kitchen. She always told him about her big Hollywood dreams as he listened, fearful for her.
She had made friends with some of the regular patrons and one of them was named Mr. Benedict. He came to Big Mama's to see another girl regularly, but he often spoke to Lyla, especially after her 18th birthday celebration. Many men were pressuring Lyla to join the family's profession, but she had big Hollywood dreams. She had seen an advertisement in New Orleans that said "Pretty Negro Girls wanted for Movies". She had grabbed the flyer and taken it back home with her. She had stared at it so long, it was disintegrating.
Mr. Benedict was a 'salesman' of some ill repute, but obviously very successful based on his patronage, dress and car. He had told Lyla his next job was in Los Angeles, and she was welcome to ride with him. She'd been ecstatic and jumped at the chance to finally make her dreams come true!
Mr. Benedict suggested she not tell anyone their plans, lest they try to kill her dreams. Lyla agreed, knowing Billy would definitely try and stop her. She packed her few items and checked herself out in the mirror the Friday night they agreed to meet.
She was 5' flat; a little shorter than other Hollywood hopefuls, and a little thicker, too. Her large breasts embarrassed her, because they seemed too big for her petite frame. She thought they made her look fat, even though she was only 115 lbs. She turned this way and that, admiring herself in the mirror and arranging her hair in an elaborate style. She waited until midnight, then snuck out of the busy whorehouse, and walked the one block away from the house, just like she and Mr Benedict had planned.
Calvin Benedict was a 50 year old, very successful 'confidence' man. His 6'3 lean frame, snowy white hair and icy blue eyes, made everyone trust him. He always wore a suit and tie; he looked prosperous. Mr. Benedict drove a 1951 Hudson Hornet that was forest green with a huge back seat. As he pulled up next to her, waiting at the meeting location, he motioned her into it, instead of the passenger seat. She put her bag in the back and climbed in beside it.
"Put your bag on the floor, Sweet Cheeks." Mr. Benedict smiled at her in the rearview mirror.
Calvin sighed. He had her all to himself now. When Lyla had told him of her Hollywood dreams, he realized, maybe it was time for him to move on. Los Angeles was always his destination when he left New York City 20 years ago. Why not take this tiny morsel to Hollywood and enjoy her on the 4 or 5 day trip?
He pulled off slowly, watching the girl on his back seat in the rearview mirror. She saw him watching her and smiled, shyly. They rode in silence for a few minutes, then he spoke.
"This will be a pretty long drive, Lyla. Gas is expensive. How will you pay me?" he teased.
Lyla froze. They had already discussed that she only had money for a week at a boarding house. He had said he'd take her for free! She swallowed. Their eyes met again in the rearview mirror. Calvin's cock got hard as he saw the fear in her eyes.
"I'll tell you what, Sweet Cheeks. Why don't you get naked. Give me something to look at on this long drive." He watched her closely. Hopefully, she would cooperate and he wouldn't have to hurt her, though he wouldn't mind.
Lyla hesitated. She didn't like the predatory look in his eyes, but she couldn't go back home now. She shivered, but slowly started unbuttoning her cardigan. He watched her as she slid it off her thin arms and then slid her skirt down her shapely legs.
"Give them to me." Calvin said.
She handed him the items and he threw them on the passenger seat. He watched the girl unhook her brassiere. When her coffee-colored nipples came into view, Calvin lick his lips and gripped his cock, swerving slightly. He continued scrutinizing the girl as she slid down her panties and unhooked her garter, resting each leg on the large back seat as she slid her stockings down. His mouth watered at the sight of her trim pussy hairs, curly like the ones on her head. When she was fully nude, Mr. Benedict held out his hand. She gave him the items and huddled naked in the middle of his back seat.
"Lay back." Mr. Benedict commanded.
Lyla lay back and tried to ignore the man looking at her in the rearview mirror and occasionally turning around to look directly at her. She relaxed naked on the back seat of the large Hornet and tried to picture herself a famous Hollywood Starlet. The long stretches of silence, eventually lulled Lyla to sleep.
She awoke with a start when the car suddenly stopped. It was daylight and she was curled up in the back seat, shivering.