by Roger Rapel
‘Okay Jim let me just say, I was briefed by Barney this afternoon and will divulge all later, but I need to know how much you have been told?’ ‘Virtually nothing; so I need grass roots the lot.’ ‘Okay you need to be put in the loop, lets grab a takeaway on route to my place, what about an all American Pizza?’ ‘That suits me just fine.’ ‘Yep there’s one on the way.’
Carole-Anne looped her arm through Jim’s as she walked along the sidewalk then stopped off at a Pizza bar, he let Carole-Anne order for him, as she knew the favourite toppings. Jim carried the box as they walked a couple of blocks to her apartment. Once inside they exchanged a generous kiss and petted each other then, Carole-Anne pulled away as she hung up her coat up then dished up the triangles of pizza. Once finished they washed their hands and drank wine. Then before Carole-Anne could talk they were undressing each other in the bedroom and engaging in their favourite sexual positions.
Jim was knackered as he lay panting from the exertion as the jet lag began to creep up on him. Carole-Anne needed to brief him before morning due to the dangers involved.
Carole-Anne grabbed a couple of cold beers then got back into bed; Jim twisted off the tops as he tipped the neck in appreciation.
‘Right Jim the bottom line is that one of the UK agents has been linked to one of ours, who is in league with one of the South American cartels which is supplying massive amounts of cocaine to the US and looking to open up a route to the UK. The difficulty is that a relative of the UK agent is an MP. At the moment there is no suggestion he is involved, but he could be; whether he would be privy to overseas operations we don’t know, but other senior MP’s may have sight of the potential operations and could put the two names together, and mention something.’ ‘Wow big stuff where do I fit in this?’ ‘Barney wants you to cover some of the meetings, sometime in a week or so, when all the main players will be there; then go back to the UK. He will then let you know where the players will be so you can point them out to Yvonne.’ ‘I don’t understand, one of yours could do that?’ ‘Sorry Jim I don’t know the in’s and out’s, I’m just the messenger,’ ‘sorry I just question things too much, so come here.’ He then grappled her tickling her as she giggled kicking her legs up and down. He then kissed her then travelled south kissing her breast then to her navel finally to the place of desire. He could hear her moaning softly as his tongue probed her depths. Carole-Anne instinctively grabbed his head as she arched her back pushing his tongue further into her as she orgasmed, she cried ‘oh yes Jim don’t stop, oh fucking hell yes.’ The session lasted into the night as they continued to satisfy each other.
‘Oh Jim please don’t go back stay here and make love to me forever.’ Jim smiled as he said ‘who will cover the meeting then?’ ‘Touché Jim,’ he laughed as she lay on his chest, her head rising and falling with his laughter. She played with his chest hairs twining them around her fingers then kissing his nipples.
Carole-Anne began to move and sighed as she went to the bathroom, Jim watched her slim figure disappear, then heard the shower; he went after her and soaped her body washing her lovely breasts, then dropped his hand between her legs as she parted them feeling his finger probing inside, she took a deep breath then let out a deep satisfying sigh, then pushed him off, ‘fuck off Jim I got to work all day.’ Jim got out and checked the bathroom cabinet, his disposable razor pack was still there and a bottle of his aftershave; he then went through his ritual pouring some of the lotion in his hand and waited for the stinging sensation as he slapped his face ‘brrr’ he said as he rubbed both his hands onto his cheeks drawing them down as he looked at the reflection in the mirror; as he did so he saw Carole-Anne coming out of shower, she said ‘that smells nice mmmm, very sexy.’ He turned to look at her with the come on eyes. ‘Don’t you dare Jim, no bugger off; no leave me alone.’ She laughed as his hands roved over her body then patted her bum, he knew she loved her bum patted and spanked, so gave her a playful slap, then squeezed her cheeks, she threw her arms around his neck; she already felt herself moistening as she said ‘well alright, but just a quick one or I’ll be late.’ They engaged in another passionate session as she cried with pleasure then had no time for niceties as she dressed and brushed her hair, she had no time for make-up she would apply that on route and at the office.
Jim lay there watching her dress; hopping as she put her shoes on, then she threw an envelope at him, ‘read this Jim, I forgot to tell you, this is your legend for being here if anyone asks. You’re a friend we met and became lovers you’re here rekindling it, which is true, and this is your job history not that anyone should ask. Right also in here is a sweeper use it in your room, I sweep mine every day just in case, you never know, look gotta run call you later bye.’ With that she was gone slamming the door as she went.
Jim walked back to his hotel and swept the room as soon as he entered, it was clear. He then sat at the desk and opened the A4 manila envelope as he read the legend; he had allegedly met Carole-Anne on vacation in South Carolina, close to Myrtle Beach; they hit it off during the two weeks. They met again in Washington and he was now back to carry on the relationship. His legend was a freelance security advisor working with a UK security company; he sometimes visited foreign countries to undertake research.
Jim then called Jackie, ‘hi babes, yeah a rough night with jet lag, but should be over it soon. No not sure how long babes; just be sure I will keep you up to date. Okay keep well and speak soon, sleep tight.’
Jim then called Yvonne he confirmed he was keeping up Anglo Yank relations. He smirked to himself as he thought of Carole-Anne. He also confirmed the first meeting had been made and he had been given the brief. Yvonne also confirmed his credit card had been updated with a healthy sum. Jim thanked her, confirming he was looking forward to her debriefing him as he smiled to himself. Yvonne in her normal calm voice said ‘Jim, I have sent by courier a pack of business cards, with a security company details on including a UK address and telephone number. If anyone calls that number it will be answered as the company; we use them all the time; you are a freelance employee in the field. Only give the cards out sparingly and only if asked.’ ‘Okay is there anything else?’ ‘Not for the moment, just be careful Jim; speak soon let me know of any updates? Just be careful.’ That was it she was gone.
Jim lay on the bed with jet lag beginning to kick in as he fell asleep. He woke a couple of hours later by his phone ringing, it was Carole-Anne ‘you okay Jim.’ ‘Yes just had an hour, oops sorry, no two hours’ as he checked his watch. ‘Okay Jim meet me tonight at Maddy’s then we can have a meal as I need to update on some issues that have just come to light, see you at 6.30 bye for now, oh by the way what a great night that was, thank you; I needed you to bring the best out in me, see you soon.’ Jim smiled to himself relishing the night’s activities and his ego being inflated.
Jim rested back and had another hour, then showered, shaved and got dressed ready for a meal, he put on a shirt and slacks and a light jacket. He then thought, wow all this, and being paid for it as well. He decided to walk to Maddy’s again, as he did so he felt the effects of jet lag beginning to wear off. He arrived and ordered a beer as he sat at the bar admiring the same barmaid who was wearing a low cut top and a mini skirt, she had great legs, she was absorbing the admiring looks she was getting from the punters.
Jim this time kept an eye on the door and clocked Carole-Anne as she walked in and ordered two more beers one for him and one for Carole-Anne. Jim stood up and greeted her and kissed her on the cheek. They sat at a table and chatted, Jim said ‘were you late this morning?’ ‘She slapped his arm as she laughed ‘nearly, just made it on time, but it was good.’ They held hands and discussed her day and her meeting with Barney. It was then she said ‘it looks like Barney is being followed, so until he can identify by whom, he cannot meet you and apologises, but knows you will understand.’ Jim nodded ‘any idea at who they might be?’ ‘Maybe; I’m not at liberty to say at the moment, but will let you know as soon as
I can.’ Then she said ‘right Jim food, I’m starving how about you?’ ‘Yep I’m as hungry as a horse.’ ‘That’s good there’s a great steak house not far from here, we can get a cab and get you re-charged with energy.’ She laughed as they left Maddy’s and hailed a passing cab, within a couple of blocks they were at the restaurant.’ The smell as they went in was heavenly. Jim loved steak, he loved it cooked rare, the rarer the better, he would always order blue, if the restaurant cooked it that way, but some wouldn’t due to fear of being sued for food poisoning. He was enjoying the grilled steak aroma and the noise of meat sizzling. They stood in line to be escorted to a table. The American service sprang into action; a young waitress went through her routine ‘Table for two?’ Jim said ‘Please.’ ‘Follow me, here you go, my name is Angela I’m your server for this evening, please let me know if there is anything you require; can I get you drinks while you study the menu?’ Jim looked at Carole-Anne, and said ‘beer?’ Carole-Anne nodded. ‘Two beers please; thank you.’ ‘Yes sir’ as she handed over the menu’s, she highlighted a couple of specials; then left, allowing them to study the choices.
Jim looked at the menu, he liked the look of the Aberdeen Angus Sirloin, he chose that and Carole-Anne chose a fillet. Angela returned as Jim ordered his blue and Carole-Anne’s medium rare.
Then they chatted, Carole-Anne looked around and said ‘Jim you may need to fly down to Miami to cover a meeting with all the suspects, including the MI5 agent. Then it is understood, they will then fly to Columbia then back to the UK; there is no need to fly to Columbia we have someone there to cover that; your job is to photograph the players, did you bring with you the sunglasses camera?’ Jim nodded, ‘yes they have come in very handy a few times.’ ‘Good, you won’t look out of place wearing them in the sunshine state.’ ‘Are you coming as well?’ ‘Not sure if I can, but will try.’ ‘It would be more natural a man and woman rather than a man on his own.’ ‘I agree.’ ‘Come with me; get your bikini on and get some sun?’ ‘I’m sure Barney can swing it for me, I’ll ask him.’ ‘Just as long he doesn’t get any of your clothes off?’ ‘No Jim, that’s your prerogative you’re the only one to get into my knickers.’ ‘Good girl.’ Then the steak platters arrived with the trimmings, baked potato, butter and a pot of cream cheese. Jim said ‘wow look at the size of that.’ Carole-Anne laughed as she said ‘American portions.’ They tucked in as Jim commented how good his was, Carole-Anne chewing on a mouthful just smiled and nodded. Angela did the rounds asking if all was okay. They ordered more beer then ate their fill. Jim looked at Carole-Anne ‘you want a sweet?’ ‘No Jim I’m full’ ‘me too babes.’ Angela collected the plates as Jim said ‘coffee please.’ They drank the coffee as Jim raised his hand for the bill; he paid by credit card and left a good tip. The waitress looked at Jim and said ‘thank you sir.’ ‘My pleasure it was a lovely meal; thank you.’ As they left the restaurant Carole-Anne said ‘she likes you Jim; smooth you are too.’ ‘Just being polite’ ‘I bet you could get into her knickers as well’ as she laughed, ‘no, only yours mam.’
They started to stroll back to her flat, which walked off the meal it left them feeling less full than when they first walked out.
They got inside as Carole-Anne opened her purse and took out a mini sweeper as she put her finger to her lips, then she scanned the room. ‘Okay all clear.’ He then grabbed her and pulled her to him as he kissed her passionately she responded then they ended up back in the bedroom pleasing each other for the rest of the night until they lay exhausted. ‘Oh Jim you are so good, where have you been all my life, what have I been missing? But it’s been worth the wait.’ ‘I like pleasing you; it pleases me to pleasure you.’ ‘Oh and then some; come here.’ She hugged him and snuggled her head on his chest listening to his heart beat. She closed her eyes and was in heaven. Then she thought; I’m going to Miami with him, I can’t let this opportunity go. Then she fell asleep still listening to his heart beating.
Jim felt comfortable with his arms wrapped around Carole-Anne cuddling her, he felt in some way at home. He did occasionally get a pang of conscience about Jackie, but this was good, dare he say it even better than Jackie. Then he fell asleep.
He awoke in the morning having hardly moved, Carole-Anne was still laid on his chest; he was now busting to go to the toilet, so eased his way free from her grip then just about made it. He looked at his watch and saw 6 am he went back to bed and snuggled up to Carole-Anne feeling her warm soft skin, he ran his hand over her back feeling her smoothness then reaching the pliant flesh of her bum as he gently squeezed the cheeks. Carole-Anne was awake, but was so comfortable with his gentleness; she just relaxed under his expert hands. She had to get up and get ready, but couldn’t, not yet, this felt oh so good. She just lay there with her eyes closed drifting off into some dream like state, half in this world and half in some other peaceful place. She thought oh Jim please don’t stop, as his hands ran up and down her spine causing a tingling sensation each time he reached her bum.
She couldn’t stay any longer ‘oh Jim that was so nice thank you so much I really enjoyed it’ ‘my pleasure my darling.’ ‘Oh Jim I love your accent and your manner, it’s so refreshing you are a true gentleman.’ ‘Now you’re taking the piss.’ ‘No Jim you truly are.’ ‘Well thank you mam.’ ‘Yes you could be my Sir, yes Sir Jim Broadbent, I like that.’ ‘Go on bugger off’ as he laughed at her suggestion.
Carole-Anne showered then dried her hair and wrapped a towel around her head. Jim showered and shaved. They had some fruit and toast for breakfast; they left the apartment together, he kissed her as she hailed a cab ‘call you later Jim; I’m not going into work tomorrow, so we can do something if you like?’ ‘Love to, let’s do another sightseeing tour like before shall we?’ ‘Okay till later.’
Jim felt a little uneasy, he didn’t know why; he felt he was being watched, so he decided to take a cab in the opposite direction to his hotel. He travelled a few blocks he still wasn’t sure, so asked the cabby to stop as he paid the fare he nipped into a department store and then out the other side, he slipped into another store, where he stood in the entrance as he watched for anyone suspicious exiting the store he had just left. He watched, he then saw a man come out, he looked up and down the street; and then he met up with a woman who was also looking around. Were they clandestine lovers? He didn’t think so; they didn’t have the normal lustful look about them.
He decided to test it, he made no attempt to hide or show he suspected them, as he casually walked out of the store, then set off down the street. His suspicions were correct, he was being followed; the man and woman separated and began following, the woman on his side of the street the male on the other. He stopped, they stopped; he went into a store so did they. Once he was completely sure he took out his phone and turned on the camera and took a couple of shots of the followers then turned on his sunglasses camera when he got near to them taking a couple of close up shots.
He sat on a street bench and texted Carole-Anne ‘I’m being followed; I was picked-up outside your apartment.’ He quickly received a reply ‘I expected it, no problem just make sure you don’t show you’re aware of them; will call soon, don’t go back to the hotel, go to Maddy’s have a coffee. I will call you, when I do, be prepared to leave when I say.’ He confirmed the request. This was like Déjà vu when Barney did the same thing on his previous visit.
He caught a cab to Maddy’s then sat inside drinking a coffee at a table facing the door; he wanted to be aware of who was coming in and out for self-preservation. He drank his coffee it was nice and creamy; he was eating the complimentary biscuit when he received a text from Barney ‘leave Maddy’s in twenty minutes, when outside stand still and call me; I will tell you what to do.’ Jim confirmed he had received and understood the message. He checked his watch, confirming the countdown time.
Twenty minutes up, he went outside where he stood to the right of the entrance and called Barney, ‘okay Jim, my teams on you; so walk back towards the h
otel, just casually not to slow or to quick just like a tourist, we need to identify your tail.’ ‘Do you think it is the same team as the ones following you?’ ‘More than likely, we are about to make a big bust so identifying the ones on you will be a great advantage; talk later.’ Jim then set off looking in various shop and office windows looking at the reflections, he was able to pick out the classic 3 man team who were working the A,B,C method of foot surveillance; he tried to spot the watchers watching the watchers, but they were good, he never saw them at all. He arrived back at the hotel, checking at reception for messages; he didn’t expect any yet, so wasn’t disappointed.
He went to his room and swept it, it was clear. He just flopped on the bed and dozed off for a couple of hours. He was awoken by his phone ringing, he answered; ‘Hi Jim it’s Barney, good job we’ve made the swoop and identified the suspects. I will meet you in reception in an hour as things have moved on.’
Jim met Barney with big handshakes and man hugs ‘hey Jim great to see you.’ ‘Likewise Barney it’s good to see you too.’ ‘They sat and talked; Jim enquired who the surveillance team were? ‘They were a private agency; they wouldn’t disclose who they had been contracted by, but they were totally embarrassed that they had been spotted, they were also shitting themselves as they believed they would now be targeted by them; whoever them are, but it had to be the persons involved in the drugs deal.’ ‘Are you sure it’s not from within your lot?’ ‘Could be, so will keep a watch on the suspected member, here is his photo.’ Barney handed over a photo of their agency guy meeting with the MI5 agent; then he showed him another picture of a meeting between them and one of the suspects involved in the smuggling cartel.
