by Roger Rapel
Jim checked his watch and seeing he had an hour to spare, went for a short walk; he smiled at Kirsty as he passed reception, he thought fuck me I could give her one as well; then thought of the demands that Yvonne would be putting on him very soon. He walked for a while, not far, just enough to get some fresh air; then he turned around and walked back to the hotel. He arrived just to glimpse Yvonne entering the lift she didn’t have time to turn before the doors closed, he watched the floor counter and saw she was on the same floor, as he thought; not too far to walk after he got kicked out; as he smiled to himself.
He then went to the bar where he ordered a coffee and sat at a table, he picked up a paper scanning the headlines of the world news as he tried to see if there was anything happening that would cause rumblings in the corridors of MI5, which could have been the reason for the meeting with Yvonne, but nothing was evident just the normal conflicts throughout the world hotspots; not that he had expected anything to jump out at him really.
He sat drinking his coffee, as he cast his eye around the foyer and caught Kirsty giving him a second glance. He then saw Yvonne arrive as he raised his hand; she acknowledged him and walked over to his table, he watched her walk and thought she still has got a good body, not young and firm, but built for comfort. Jim stood up and shook hands as he tickled her palm. She coloured up as she said ‘behave Jim.’ He smiled ‘coffee or something stronger?’ ‘Oh a double vodka and tonic, with a slice of lemon, it’s been a hard day.’ ‘Could get harder?’ ‘I’m hoping so I need something to relieve my stress.’ Jim thought oh I could relieve you right now.
He came back having ordered the drinks at the bar, he sat down and looked at her and said ‘you look worried, anything wrong?’ ‘Lots Jim, but nothing you can help with.’ With that the barman came over with the drinks as Jim signed the bar tab and room number. Jim raised his glass of double measured scotch as he chinked against her glass of vodka.
Yvonne opened her small document case and said ‘read this Jim; the first page will give you an insight into the issues involved.’ Jim took the page and read it and was half way down when he looked at Yvonne who just nodded, he didn’t speak as he returned to reading. When finished he looked at Yvonne and said ‘is this for real?’ ‘I’m afraid so. Now you see why I need someone on the outside, someone without allegiance to any staff on the inside of the secret services.’ ‘Wow this is heavy duty stuff.’ ‘Yes Jim and dangerous, so be careful, there is big money involved in this, also top players as well, so be careful.’ ‘Where does Barney feature in this?’ ‘An American undercover agent has infiltrated the main players, so he cannot afford to be seen with anyone outside of the people he is mixing with; Barney is his handler, but can only be debriefed very infrequently; what Barney has been told so far, squarely implicates one of our agents who has a relative in Parliament; not sure where he stands in this at the moment, but we cannot take any chances.’ ‘What’s my role?’ ‘Work alongside Barney and report back to me by scrambled phone; I have a sim card here, it retains your same number; talk to me only once you have inserted the sim card. Trust no one Jim other than me and Barney and be careful.’
‘I thought you said this was to do with the assassination of a UN official, there’s no mention of that in this document?’ ‘No Jim that was a ruse put out by the CIA to cover increased activity of the secret service, which would give our suspects the ability to work on their operation knowing they were not in the limelight so to speak, but in reality they were being watched.’ ‘A double bluff then?’ ‘Sort of, it appears to be working; there is a lot of traffic between the suspects, now they think they are not being looked at, it’s looking good.’
Jim saw the seriousness in her eyes, but he lightened it by saying; ‘does the condemned man have a last request?’ As he laughed; ‘that could be arranged after another-double vodka.’ Jim raised his hand to the barman who bought over another round of drinks, Jim signed the tab again.
They both chinked their glasses as they chatted away; when they finished their drinks they took the lift to third floor; they kissed passionately in the lift then went to Yvonne’s room where they engaged in love making till the early morning; Yvonne was making up for all the years she had gone without sex. Jim was good, he took her to places she had never been before. Most of her love making previously had been wham bam thank you mam leaving her wondering what this sex thing all about. Then she met Jim, wow the earth did move; she never knew she had so many sensitive areas which heightened her vaginal expectations. She had never experienced someone so thoughtful to her needs either; Jim made sure she was satisfied first.
Jim slept heavily, when he awoke he was alone Yvonne had gone, having left a note saying ‘thank you Jim, I will call you soon to let you know when your flight is; your credit card will be updated again. Barney will call you in a couple of days to bring you up to speed.’
Jim returned to his own room a couple of doors away and showered then went down to the restaurant where he had breakfast. He called Jackie to update her on his arrival time; and would talk when he got home.
Whilst at the table he changed sim cards; after about twenty minutes he called Yvonne, she answered ‘just testing the sim card, it works fine and thanks for another good night.’
‘Can’t talk now Jim, but yes another good night in your experienced hands, you must tell me sometime where on the list I am in the women you have slept with?’ ‘Oh not many I read a lot.’ ‘Oh do bugger off Jim; look must go, bye for now.’
Jim went to reception and checked-out as he admired the good looks of Kirsty who smiled nicely at him ‘I hope you enjoyed your stay Mr Broadbent?’ ‘Thank you, very nice,’ as he shook her hand and kissed the back of it. ‘Oh thank you kind sir’ as she smiled even deeper, with a sparkle in her eye. ‘Till the next time Kirsty thank you.’ ‘I look forward to it.’ Jim waved as he left thinking, fucking hell what a looker she is.
Jim then drove back to HQ’s where after the long drive he met with Langton who updated him on the interviews of the two women and how Vicky had done a cracking job; she had been an excellent choice of his.
Jim then updated him on the information he had read in the one page document. Langton ‘this is heavy duty stuff Jim just be careful.’ Jim acknowledged the warning highlighting the same sentiments from Yvonne.
Jim then rang Vicky requesting a meeting with her to talk over the interviews; he then made his way to Central policed station, where he met Vicky in the canteen where they discussed the interviews; they were then joined by Steve. They both outlined the interviews and Vicky mentioned how she had viewed the tapes from the chest of drawers; on one of the tapes she saw the figure of man giving Sangster one; he ended up being the barrister representing her at the interview; she was able to get the tape in during the interview. She played the tape highlighting it as a conflict of interest; she also stating the Chief was contacting The Temple Chambers regarding the find. Vicky said ‘you should have seen his face when I played the tape.’ ‘Good girl well done; great job.’
‘How was yours Steve?’ ‘Not as exciting as Vick’s, but Maria tried to say that it was all play acting and the alleged victims were all willing partners to the act, but that got chucked out when the blooded nose of one of the women was shown, also when the conversation was heard about who was going to do the woman in; plus the five bodies in the woods, after that she cracked admitting she knew. So I charged her with conspiracy to murder and rape.’ ‘Another great job well done; right tomorrow night Nags Head please and have a beer.’ They both nodded and smiled, Jim then went to find Jackie, he was just walking out when she came into the canteen, they greeted each other as Jim out of sight patted her bum and said ‘just coming to find you, you want a coffee?’ Jackie smiled and nodded.
They sat as Jackie looked worried sensing something was worrying Jim, ‘what’s wrong Jim?’ ‘Oh nothing just a long debrief last night and tired. Oh before I forget I’m meeting Vicky and Steve for a beer tomorrow night, you want to c
ome?’ ‘No thanks, you go, but don’t drive if you’ve had a few.’ ‘Okay, no problem.’ Jim then went home early and had a couple of hours sleep catching up from the night before.
He decided to get a takeaway so called the local Indian for their normal order. Not long after Jackie came in and sniffed the air, ‘Oh Jim I’m whacked out, I thought you would have started dinner by now?’ ‘Just ordered an Indian it’ll be here soon so get changed.’ She smiled and gave him a big hug and kiss. Shortly after the meal arrived, they sat eating and drinking wine. Jackie kept quizzing him about the spooks meeting, but he kept batting it off. He didn’t want her worrying whilst he was away. The time had flown by; Jackie was whacked out and as soon as she hit the pillow she was gone. This was good as far as Jim was concerned as he was still getting over the effects of being ravished by Yvonne; so he crashed as well.
The next morning they both ate a small breakfast as they were still full from the previous evening’s meal. Jim then reminded Jackie of the Nags Head.
Jim was half way through the day when his phone went, he saw the callers ID, it was Barney, ‘hey Barney how you doing?’ ‘Fine Jim, look I need you here soon, like next week, I have spoken to Yvonne she said you had been briefed?’ ‘Yeah, what’s the hurry?’ ‘Not on the phone, but my man has got something red hot and it’s going live here and in the UK, so you need to get here to check out the faces as they will be in the UK soon.’ ‘Okay I’ll await Yvonne’s call; see you next week. Oh yeah, just so you know my phone now has a scrambled sim card inserted.’ ‘Okay Jim thanks but, still rather brief you on this side of the pond.’
Jim then went to see Langton where he filled him in on the phone call from Barney. Langton looked at Jim ‘are you sure you’re not giving Yvonne one?’ ‘You ask me every time; no I’m not.’ ‘I’m still not so sure; anyway, we will have to wait for her call.’ ‘I’m going to the Nags Head later to buy Vick and Steve a well done drink, you coming?’ ‘Sorry not tonight I’ll see them when you’re away enjoying yourself.’ ‘Jealous are we?’ ‘Bugger off Jim; have a good night.’
Jim arrived at the Nags Head it was like Déjà vu; reminding him of the old days. He saw loads of colleagues he knew and had a good session toasting Vicky and Steve on the good job, but his capacity was nowhere near as good as it used to be and it wasn’t long before he was pissed. Although he did remember Jackie’s warning about driving so, called a cab and arrived home staggering; he all but crashed through the door and ended up sleeping on the couch where he landed.
He awoke in the morning with his neck cricked and back aching, he was busting for a piss as well, he just made it to the toilet, nearly pissing himself; he looked in the mirror as he was relieving his bladder and thought what a state; then had pangs of conscience about how he had treated June all those times.
Jackie awoke and entered the bathroom and said ‘You smell like brewery I hope you never drove home?’ ‘No I cabbed it, so can you drop me off at the Nags Head to get my car?’ ‘Yep will do you want a fry up?’ ‘Please I’m starving.’
Jim ate the full English that Jackie had prepared and patted his tummy as he burped; he excused himself ‘that was lovely Jack thank you.’
Jackie dropped Jim off at the Nags Head; after collecting his car he drove to HQ’s where Langton was on the phone as he said ‘He’s just walked in looking the worse for wear, yeah he was on the piss last night.’ Langton mouthed Yvonne. ‘Yes; I’ll pass you over.’ Jim took the phone. ‘Okay Jim next week you got a pen and paper.’ She confirmed Heathrow; the flight number and time; ‘the tickets will be collectable at the AA desk just be careful Jim.’ It was a short and sweet conversation then she was gone.
Jim said to Langton, ‘well that’s it next week and I’m off again.’ ‘Jim, Yvonne said to tell you to be careful; there is big money involved and big players, so tread carefully.’ Jim nodded ‘yeah Yvonne has already eluded to that, thanks for the warning.’ ‘Right clear up your backlog of enquiries and bugger off, and spend a couple of days with Jackie, I’ll sort that out with her D/I.’ Jim nodded ‘I’ll keep my phone on anyway, just in case you need anything.’
Jim cleared his desk then saw Langton’s secretary, she was looking nice not that she never looked nice. ‘Hi how are you, I’m away again soon so will give you some dict when I’m back!’ She laughed as she walked by shaking her head as she smiled to herself. Jim watched her as she walked into Langton’s office admiring her bum.
Jim cleared his desk as his phone rang, it was Jackie, ‘how did you manage that Jim; I’ve been given a couple of days off?’ ‘Just call it charm, see you later; let’s go for a nice meal, your choice, see you later.’
Jim got home as he did so he received another call from Barney, ‘Hi Jim, I need you to get back in with Carole-Anne, that shouldn’t be difficult, I’ve laid the ground for you, she is expecting you to call her, she’s on a different number I will text it you, call her as soon as you land, I’m not going to meet you; get a cab to the same hotel, then call Carole-Anne. I think I’m being tailed so need to distance myself from you. Just be mindful of your surroundings Jim, this is getting heavy now with the suspects getting paranoid. Okay have a good trip, once I am sure the tail has been eliminated I will meet you; this number and yours are scrambled so they are secure. Cheers Jim.’ Barney hardly drew a breath and before Jim could answer he was gone.
What the fuck was he getting into; he couldn’t tell Jackie she would worry herself sick at the thought of all the warnings he had been given on both sides of the pond.
Jim waited for Jackie to come home, he confirmed her preference; then booked a steakhouse restaurant for later. Jackie pushed him back into the bedroom where they went for an epic session pleasing each other with their favourite preferences. Jackie grabbed his head forcing it between her thighs relishing the pleasure he gave her; she had a massive orgasm covering his face. She in return took his shaft in her mouth working her head rhythmically then she felt his hips go solid as she felt him grab her hair holding her there; then he exploded in her mouth as she swallowed greedily. As she felt her hair being released she took her head away and made sure she had feasted all of him. This felt good to Jackie her heart was beating fast as she lay on Jim’s chest watching it rise and fall with his breath.
Her breath settled she closed her eyes drifting away slowly on Jim’s settling heartbeat. This was nice she was drifting on a cloud being wafted on a gentle breeze, she could feel the warmth of the sun on her face; this was oh so good. Jackie didn’t want to move this was the best she had felt for a long time.
Then she felt Jim stirring, she turned over wishing the dream not to end; but had to get up; they finished by having a shower then dressing and headed for their meal.
They sat and toasted each other with a nice glass of wine as they consumed their steaks. Jim likened it to the last supper as he cut through his blood red steak absorbing the juices as it melted in his mouth.
Jackie was asking all sorts of questions in relation to how he wangled her getting time off. Jim just informed her that Langton had arranged it.
Jackie didn’t want to, but she began to pump him about the American trip; he let her know he had no idea until he got over there, but probably another mole hunt and dry run stuff as before. He couldn’t tell her, he couldn’t.
The few days passed so quickly and before long Jim was dropped off at Heathrow, terminal 3; he picked up his tickets from the American Airline office, then went through check-in at the business class desk. He went through the security check-in; once airside he found the business class lounge. He casually watched the information display board. The flight was on time so hopefully that would ease the tension of hanging around. He called Jackie letting her know all was okay. They chatted for a couple of minutes then Jim saw the boarding gate number highlighted for his flight; so said his goodbye and promised to text her on his arrival.
The business class was the way to travel as he stretched out his six foot frame leaning back the recliner k
nowing there was no one behind him. He just relaxed and went to sleep; the stewardess had seen him sleeping so covered him with a blanket. When he awoke he was surprised to find the blanket on him. He was then tended too; being offered a meal and a glass of wine which he duly accepted. Finally the journey ended as he saw the distant sky line of Washington DC out of one of windows. The seat belt sign went on as he buckled up; then he adjusted his recliner to the upright position.
He went through the normal immigration procedure which took longer than before as he never had Barney to fast track him through. He was finally processed then went to baggage collection; the carousal was well underway as he waited for the repeat circulation; he collected his case then caught a taxi to the Washington Hilton, where he was efficiently booked-in. Once finished he went to his room where he unpacked. The air conditioning was on full, making the room chilly so, he turned it down as he rubbed his hands together to get warm. His clothes unpacked and hung up he decided to go for a stroll to absorb the sunshine.
He sat on a street bench and called Carole-Anne ‘Hi babe’s its Jim here; I’ve not long arrived, your colleague said I should call you.’ ‘Oh high Jim; you must be tired after the journey, we can meet this evening if you like or make it tomorrow?’ ‘How about a beer and bite to eat later?’ ‘Meet in Maddy’s bar as before, say 6.30?’ ‘That would be good babes, looking forward to seeing you again.’ Jim thought of later; as he imagined how things were the last time he was here.
Jim went back to the room and tried to have a crash for a couple of hours, but he wasn’t tired so had a shower then went to the lounge and had a beer at the bar. He scanned the area for any likely signs of being followed, but saw nothing obvious.
He decided to walk to Maddy’s bar which blew away the cobwebs, he arrived just after 6.15 and ordered beer he sat at the bar keeping one eye on the door and the other on the attractive barmaid, who was wearing a tight low cut blouse highlighting her ample cleavage, she also wore tight trousers which hugged her pert bum. Jim nearly jumped out of his skin when he was tapped on the shoulder, he momentarily thought, oh no jealous boyfriend, but thankfully it was Carole-Anne. ‘Admiring the view Jim?’ Then she kissed him on and the cheek. He laughed as he put his hand on her bum and squeezed one of her cheeks; then ordered her a beer as well; they sat at the bar for a moment then she dragged him to a table so she could get his full attention. ‘You look gorgeous Carole-Anne’ ‘the same gorgeous as the barmaid?’ ‘Oh now come on, that was just a bit of window shopping; I bet you do it as well when you see a nice hunk of a guy; admiring his physique I bet you do?’ ‘Just winding you up Jim’ ‘well you got me.’
