The dream of anyone in Noriah North would perhaps be to enter Babylon without going through the line, presenting a VIP card. It was almost like having a celebrity pass. But it was not our case, as we would enter through the service door.
The Babilônia nightclub was simply gigantic, taking up an entire block. Parking was downstairs, underground. But only those who had the VIP certificate had the right to park there.
With elite patrons, since admission was almost the price of a kidney on the black market, the place had women of all types “hunting” for comfort with the bank account of a rich man. And, on the other hand, men who were looking for beautiful, hot and famous women.
We lived close by and our best friend worked there and we had never set foot inside.
Salma had worked there for many years. But my friend was very correct and never considered giving us free passes, not even through the entrance where today she had decided to go against everything she had told us for years.
My curiosity was piqued. I knew that Salma was a dancer. And of course, from what she told me and from photos in the media, I more or less imagined how things worked there. But I always dreamed of seeing it all live and making sure that the women who danced didn't do shows afterwards, as my friend claimed not to happen.
Salma and I were very good friends. But I believe that if she went out with someone for money, she would never tell me.
We entered through a small door at the back. There was a lot of movement in and out: arrival of goods, especially drinks, as well as people coming in and out, I think from security guards, bartenders , dancers etc. The place employed hundreds of people.
We entered without even being noticed. We passed through a narrow, well-lit hallway with dark walls, and Salma swiped her magnetic card, unlocking the big door in front of us.
There the turmoil was even greater. People everywhere, shrill screams and various smells mixed together.
- I'm going to the dressing room. – she explained. “And you're going to go straight down this hallway. - pointed . - Go down the stairs and at the end there is a door. She handed over the card. – Pass the electronic lock and you'll be at the club.
Ben quickly took the card from her excitedly:
- And you took years to bring us here... - He rolled his eyes. “Your life is going to be hell after this, you bitch. I come every weekend.
- Hey, it was just that easy because today is Friday. And you were lucky that the owner of the whole fucking thing is here. Hence all this madness. Otherwise, it's security everywhere. Now they are focused on protecting Mr. Casanova. – she explained. “Because except for him, nothing else matters.
- That piece of bad way. Ben smiled, clapping his hands.
- Piece of everything... Mainly meat... When I look at it it reminds me of steak. - Salma sighed.
- Hmm, little hearts coming out of your eyes. He's beautiful. – Ben continued.
- It already has an owner... In fact, not just one.
- I already hate it. - I said sincerely.
The two started to laugh.
- Do you hate Hector Casanova? Ben laughed amusedly. – He's just perfect.
"A traitorous bastard, from what our friend just said," I shrugged. - Bigamy is a crime. And betrayal is the worst thing a human being can do.
- Do you know Heitor Casanova so well, Babi? - Ben mocked.
- Of course I do... From where she knows Bon Jovi. “Salma has destroyed the rest of my dignity.
- Okay, two against one is not enough. - I went out while taking the card from Ben's hands, who showed it without remembering that we were intruders in that place, almost criminals.
I went along the corridor, against the flow of people coming the other way, being followed by Benício, wanting to take the card from my hand as if it were worth gold.
- You know Bon Jovi has been here, don't you? I remembered Benicio.
- Yes... In 1980? – he provoked me. – I think Heitor Casanova wasn't even born yet. So Babylon didn't exist, honey.
I went downstairs and looked at him before swiping the card at the door:
- It's been eight years, Ben. He didn't come to play...
- He came to see Babilônia with his band, on a weekend that he played in Noriah Norte. He rolled his eyes . “You've said it a thousand times. Open the fucking door of joy, Babi or I'm going to freak out and send your Bon Jovi to the fucker.
I arranged the black hat on his head, which was slightly askew:
- I will step where one day my idol set foot. I took a deep breath.
- I just want to see Heitor Casanova, honey. The rest is rest. Being able to say that one day I breathed the same air as that hottie.
I swiped the card and the door swung open, leaving us directly beside one of the bars.
I tried to open it again, from the inside, but it wouldn't open:
- There's only one way ticket, honey. He took my hands .
- It's in God's hands.
- And this time he will, my friend.
The bright, colorful lights that roamed outside were also inside. The glazed boxes were located at various points in the place, at the top. One of the bars was almost the size of the entire Hazard, our favorite little bar , which was a block from our apartment. The other bar, a little smaller, faced the other side of the dance floor.
In addition to all the drinks, there were artisanal draft beer in different flavors, made by the Babilônia brand itself.
The dance floor was huge and had a not-too-large stage at one end. The DJ was at the top, on a kind of suspended stage, made of glass. It was all absolutely technological and breathtaking.
Darkness was offset by colored light. The techno rhythm took over the place.
Above, narrow cabins, which could only be accessed by the elite of the elite, with more than ten security guards along the access stairs. From there, the dancers could be seen from the front, without having to look up and perhaps cause a stiff neck in the neck, as if they were on the bottom.
- Gone, friend. Ben pulled me onto the floor.
- I need to drink. I shouted to be heard.
- Go there... I'll wait for you here, Babi.
He started dancing alone. I went to the bar and spent more than ten minutes thinking about which beer I would try. I ended up getting a chocolate one with pepper. I was curious about flavors.
I drank the cold and tasty liquid. The taste was as wonderful as it was exotic. I could take ten more of those. Mild, but you could smell the alcohol. Certainly for keen palates. I was poor, but the kind of person with a refined palate, rich.
The cup was emptied in a short time. And when I realized, I was getting another one. The choice this time was cherry. Damn, who ever had the privilege of drinking cherry beer ? I.
I couldn't drink any more, or I'd end up with my friend Salma's card. It would certainly be deducted from her salary later. Although I don't think she would mind if I tried a ... Mint beer .
- You'll get drunk this way. – the bartender handed me the third glass, laughing.
- I don't think so... It seems to be low in alcohol. – I shouted to be heard, not realizing that the same person handed me the glasses.
All the bartenders and bargirls wore black pants, with a matching vest, dress and white shirts underneath. Clothing was embroidered with the name of the place.
- I'll give you half an hour and you'll be dancing naked on the floor. – he assured.
I started to laugh:
- Thanks for the tip. I'll take it into account.
- When you're naked on the track? - laughed.
I nodded, downing the last glass, which already made me dizzy a little.
I went to find my friend, who was still dancing alone in the crowd. And it wasn't hard to find a thin young man, not very tall, with a red plaid blazer, bright blue pants and black military boots and a beautiful hat on his head. His long honey-colored hair, braided, moved as he danced to the music.
I hugged him from behind. He turned around and we started jumping, glued to each other.
- This is just perfect, Babi.
- As far as the drinks... I drank chocolate beer with pepper... Do you have any idea?
He kissed my lips:
- It doesn't taste like hot chocolate.
- Because the last one was mint. - I started to laugh. - Feel. I kissed him again, letting him taste it on my tongue.
- It's sweetened. He narrowed his eyes , grimacing.
- You need to prove it, Ben.
- There at the bar or on your lips, Babi? He laughed sarcastically.
- At the bar, you fool.
He took a while to come back. I kept dancing. The songs were nice and the atmosphere perfect. Soon Ben came back and we started dancing sensually, like we did at home for fun. In a short time, some people gathered around us, curious about our dance.
I never imagined that our choreography of those who had nothing to do on weekends at night would be so successful. And when I saw it, my friend was surprised by a man of almost two meters, pure muscles , who kissed him without asking permission.
Geez, he would destroy my Ben. She was at least a foot taller than him. And if his dick was proportionate to his height... Ben was literally fucked.
Before long my friend disappeared into the crowd. Artificial smoke filled the place and the dancers entered the transparent boxes, cheered by the maddened public. A new song has started. The lights were in different colors and very clear reflectors were fixed on each of them, which began to dance according to the rhythm.
They wore sort of narrow white cloths that covered part of their bodies, completely shimmering in gold. As if they were full of tape. Did it have a name? If it had, it was certainly leftover fabric or something. I recognized my friend Salma, dancing beautifully on the side.
They danced for about five minutes and the audience never stopped screaming and applauding. They really were perfect, both in the choreography and in the clothes.
Suddenly, complete darkness. Sirens, like police sirens and flashing red lights were present. It was all like that, around five minutes.
Then the lights came on, completely illuminating the place. And a stage came down from above, with three poles for pole dancing. Three simply wonderful women, with the same clothes, shiny and glued to the body, took their places and started a show that I've never seen anything like it.
As they followed the rhythm of the music, dancing beautifully and in sync , one of the boxes received a man, wearing only a pair of skintight black pants, showing his muscles tensed as he danced.
The shouting was general. And honestly, I didn't know where to look. The man was perfect, but the women's show did not disappoint.
The middle one caught my attention. In addition to seeming to know more than the others and showing that she was absolutely skilled at what she did, she had a lot of confidence. She was tall, thin, and had long, artificial-looking blond hair tied in a ponytail on top of her head.
Soon the song ended and they were gone, leaving the audience completely crazy. A while later and the other girls returned to their transparent boxes, including my friend Salma.
It was all very fast and exciting. But my head soon began to spin and my bladder was asking to be emptied immediately.
I walked out of there, the excess lights dazzling my eyes. There were so many people... Everyone beat me, unintentionally. I saw the lighted sign indicating the toilets in the distance and staggered a little.
I stopped, unsure if I could make it there. Well, the bartender told me I'd be completely drunk.
I looked ahead and saw a sign: “PRIVATE – NO ENTRY”. Was it a dream? Or she was so drunk she was seeing things. An exclusive toilet for whoever had that magic card? That place was perfect. Even peeing in peace the elite could.
Turns out as soon as the door opened and closed automatically, I realized it wasn't a bathroom. It was a narrow fucking staircase that had no end.
I tried to open the door, which was locked. Why was there no way to swipe the card from the inside? Where was the box where the magic card was placed?
I quickly climbed the stairs. If I couldn't find a toilet I would pee on my clothes.
Why didn't a sign saying "private" have a toilet? What madness. You couldn't even hear the music from there... As if it were soundproof.
The bottom of the stairs led to a T-shaped hallway. And I could have chosen either way to go, because they were both absolutely the same. I went right. Because on the left, just me and my life.
At the end, another corridor. Was this a fucking maze? I didn't have a living soul to help me.
What if I got lost there? Wasn't it just a nightclub? Why so many corridors and doors with cards?
I heard some sounds and followed there. I stopped immediately when I saw a man leaning against the wall, with his pants down, while a woman, on her knees, was sucking him madly... And it was... The blonde in the middle of the pole dance. He was even wearing the same clothes. What the fuck!
The sounds were his moans. She was almost naked and he had his eyes closed. I tried to get out unnoticed ... But I couldn't.
- What the fuck are you doing here? he asked, unable to tuck his cock into his pants when she pulled her mouth away, standing up.
I stared at the woman, completely bewildered. And his erect cock... Fuck, fuck, a thousand fucking times!
- Sorry... I... - I tried to justify the unjustifiable.
- Answer my question. – he was emphatic and rude.
The man had green eyes and well-groomed hair. The beard was neat. Dark hair, fair skin. So tall he was maybe a foot taller than me.
"Could… keep… Your…" I pointed to his penis.
He quickly pulled on his pants, bewildered.
- Answer now. Lost your tongue? the blonde asked.
- I just got into the wrong place. – I justified it.
- You work here? - he asked.
- No... It doesn't work. So... Do you have a card like? – she looked at me.
- I... I don't have a card. I hid my hand behind my back, squeezing Salma's card hard.
If anyone found out what she did, I knew she would be in trouble. And if my best friend lost her job for my foolishness I would never forgive myself. She could barely get me a job, let alone help her find one.
- What part did you not hear? I want to know why you're here. Didn't read the PRIVATE port? Are you illiterate?
- I read... Private... You... Disqualified asshole. I'm not illiterate... I just wanted to go to the bathroom...
- You called me a “disqualified asshole”? Who do you think it is? – he came towards me, furious and I walked back, scared.When he got close, I put my arms in front of my face, fearing he was going to hit me.A long silence hung between us. I slowly withdrew my arms, feeling his eyes on me.- I... I won't hit you. – he said, bewildered.- I... I didn't think it was... - I lied.- Call security and have her removed from here immediately. And demand to be thrown out of the club. Certainly a paparazzi in disguise . - Said the woman.- Papa... Papa... - The word wouldn't come out. The drunkenness prevented me from thinking very well. - I'm just a regular of this shit... It was an accident... I got in the wrong place.- And who can guarantee that you won't spread to the four corners of the world what you saw here? – he said with cold eyes.He wore a white shirt, open a couple of buttons. There was lipstick marks on his collar and chest. I looked up, staring at him and he was sarcastic:- D
- Hello, Ana... How long!I felt her tight hug and returned it. I liked Anna so much. And I've missed you over these two years.- Come in... Please.She walked away and I walked in, standing.- Always feel at home here, Barbara. You know how much I love you.- Thanks. - I said sitting down.- I'll make us some coffee.- No need... I'll be right there. I'm just passing through. I have an appointment right away. – I lied.- Please... I let myself offer you a coffee.I nodded, knowing this could be important to her.Ana went to the kitchen. Certainly the boys were not at home, as it was very quiet in that huge house.I looked at the pictures hanging on the wall and picture frames on the bookshelf. Everything had the image of Jardel... And some of the two of us together. I was still inside her house, as a souvenir.I saw my stamped smile and our kisses from different angles for photos and I was wondering if I was happy in those moments, next to him. Because I remembered the detail of each
- Do you think he has a mistress? And can it be the blonde in the middle of pole dancing? – I asked, now even more curious.- Cindy? He shook his head. – Well, Heitor Casanova is engaged. And the probability of you finding his bride in Babylon is almost zero. But of all his cases, Cindy is the most serious.- The cases? Well, I'd heard about his hot cocksucker syndrome. But that Cindy girl treated me like she was the real owner of everything, believe me.- I don't know how you got to Mr. Casanova... Honestly, this is very difficult. But Cindy really acts like she owns everything. She knows the appreciation the boss has for her.- And the bride?- Well, I don't know anything about her. Google can tell you something.- Cindy is the middle dancer of pole dance, right?- Herself. But we don't talk much. She is treated almost like a celebrity by everyone. And it doesn't mix with the Babylonian officials, even if it is one. Like I said, she's the fucking owner's doll. I'm just the bartender
The Restaurant that Daniel indicated to me was located in the most upscale area of the capital. A place without much movement, completely away from the commercial part. There was only one other restaurant in that area, of the same style.I put on a strapless dress, sober, in a dark gray blend, not too tight or too loose. On top, a black blazer, with pumps in the same color. I looked like a serious and trustworthy woman. In fact, I didn't seem... I was a serious and reliable woman. Except for the fact that she was wearing a strapless top, which no one would know about, since the coat completely harmonized her job-hunting look.At the restaurant's main entrance, there were two valets, who received the cars and took them to I don't know where, since there was none parked nearby. There was certainly a private parking lot for customers.The place wasn't very big, but it had huge glass windows and dim lighting inside. There didn't seem to be many people there at that time.But going in from
The door opened and Ben threw himself on us.- Your bones hurt, you skinny guy. - I complained.- What are you talking about and why are you here without me? They can't keep secrets from Benjamin. He lay on my other side.- We're not telling our secrets, Ben. Salma is saying she's going to get rich and make money without doing anything.He raised his head and looked at our friend:- Are you going to try your luck at the lottery?I started to laugh:- I asked the same thing.- That's not it. - She smiled mysteriously.- Don't be silly, Salma. – I warned.- Nonsense? Isn't sex wonderful? Have you ever thought about making money and having sex at the same time?- Are you going to become a call girl, a sex worker or something? Ben sat on the bed. – Tell me everything, friend... Do you have a vacancy for me?- You fools. - I complained.- Not exactly. Once it works, I'll let you know. After all, it won't be very easy.- Need help from these crazy friends of yours? – Ben asked.- Maybe you
- Barbara Novaes.He wore a white shirt. The blazer was over the back of the chair. He was blond, fair-skinned and well -bearded , which made him incredibly seductive. His eyes were blue and his gaze was deep.- I read your resume.- I am happy to know.- You still haven't worked in large companies, have you?- No not yet. But it's what I want most.- I'll ask you some questions. Can you answer me honestly?- Certainly.- What do you know about Perrone?- Want sincerity?- Please...- Practically nothing. Unless you're new to Noriah North and you're a branch.- What do you know about wines?- Which are very good... And one of my favorite drinks. But after the flavored draft beer I tasted last week, it's no longer number one on my list.- Flavored draft beer is not even close to what we manufacture. - He smiled.- I know... I'm sorry.- I asked for sincerity. If you must know, we're doing fine. So far no one has been so sincere.Excellent. For a moment I thought I had ruined everything
- He's a piece of bad way. I looked at Ben, trying not to stare at the unknown.- And you're very decided, friend. - He laughed. – Maybe your oral sex is there… You don't know, do you?I sighed:- Having sex with a stranger?- I want? Do an interview first? Don't be covered up, Babi. You are no longer a child. And listen to what I say: sex is sex.- You know I only did that with Jardel... And I'm almost a virgin from so long without doing it after he died. So if I say I'm not insecure, I'd be lying. I don't even know about the art of conquest anymore.- Nothing has changed, friend. You look at him, he at you... And if he doesn't come, you go to him.- Well, in my day the woman didn't go to the man.- Past, baby. It doesn't exist anymore. Those interested to play. If you don't go, there are others who will... Even I would go to that horny if I wasn't your best friend. Ben looked at him and blew him a kiss.The man smiled and raised his glass again.I looked away from his, which was pra
Without purse, money, cell phone, credit card that I didn't even use and with my dignity and self-esteem on the sole of my foot, I walked for 45 minutes until I got home.I don't even know how I got up the stairs, because I took a step forward and two steps back, trying to throw myself down the step, hoping to die in a fall of less than a meter.I opened the door and fell onto the couch. Salma still looked awful and pale. Ben didn't know what a bad mood, sadness or depression was. His face was always one of joy and even when the worst happened, he laughed at himself and carried on as if nothing had happened. I wish I had an ounce of his self-confidence.They were having breakfast. Salma was still wearing her dressing gown, as if she hadn't spent the night with it.- So how was it? Did he do oral? – Ben asked.- Did you come? - Salma widened her eyes, curious.- Did you need a spoon? - Ben got up.- I came... Maybe five times... I came like I had never come before. - I spoke.- Do you