PARTS 3 THROUGH CONCLUSION- THE PRUDE AND I
PART III
"Please tell me what is bothering you," I'll keep asking till you give in," Lee was persistent.
"O.K, o.k., you win. Wait till we get back to our room," Amanda promised."
Back at the Plaza.
"You gave your word , now spill it," insisted Lee They were sitting on his bed.
"Well, Francine started it." Amanda's feelings were still hurt. "What did she say to you this time?"
Lee was getting annoyed, knowing what had happened in the past.
"She said I was a prude, about dress, and also having sex," Amanda thought about it. "And Lee,
she is probably right. I am too old fashioned in my dress, and my outlook in today's times. So, I went
shopping before we left, and bought some new clothes. The outfits I like and they are more up to date.
But she did hurt my feelings."
"Amanda, is that all there was to it. Don't let her get to you, she's always been unfair with her comments.
Cheer up---let me see some of the clothes, model for me." Lee flashed that wonderful smile. "You bet,"
Amanda hurried to try two of the outfits on for Lee's approval.
"The first one is a daytime and dress suit—very appropriate for this assignment." She came back in a
peach-colored above the knee skirt, trim to her figure, slit up the front, short boxy jacket. The suit had
a matching print top, low neckline. Beautiful,but a little daring. Lee just stared, eyes wide open,
shaking his head. "What's wrong?" Amanda asked. "You—you look beautiful," a mesmerized Lee
came out of his reverie and responded, "simply beautiful." Amanda's face shone with his approval.
"One more then, tomorrow night's cocktail party—be out in a few minutes." She returned in a stunning,
floor-length aqua sequined gown, slit up the back and front, cut low at the back, and revealing at the front.
Also, the outfit was complete with matching shoes and bag.
Lee sat open mouthed. He couldn't believe that any woman could look as fabulous as Amanda did now.
He had problems keeping his thoughts to business at hand, and his hands to himself.
"You're stunning," managed Lee. Amanda, I have something for you, this is from me, not part of our
cover." He placed a small wrapped Tiffany's box in her hand, "Open it," Lee said lovingly. Excited,
Amanda, hurriedly unwrapped the exquisitely adorned package to reveal a small, blue velvet box, and
her heart leapt. She viewed a sterling silver, gold-inlaid globe on a long chain. The globe was encased
with aqua marine stones and small diamond chips surrounding it, an extension had the caption "you are
my world, now and forever." "It's beautiful. This is from Tiffany's, Lee." "Bought with only you in mind.
Please accept this token, Amanda, because I want you to know how I feel about you." "Scarecrow, I
don't know what to say ," she smiled back emotionally. "This is very expensive, only given to special
people who love----", her speech broke off.
PART IV
Lee approached Amanda, and drew her into his arms, and held hr tightly. He looked into big, luminescent,
liquid, brown eyes. "Say you'll accept the necklace, and my love with it, for you are my world, now and
forever." "Yes, oh yes, I love you, Lee Stetson, so much." Lee kissed her with intensity and passion,
releasing long , suppressed feelings. Amanda returned the kiss eagerly, wrapping her arms around his
neck.
Lee's will power was rapidly deteriorating as she started to unbutton his shirt, and kiss his chest. "Amanda,
stop, please," Lee stated weakly, "or I can't promise what will happen next."
"I'm sorry, Lee. It's just that I've waited so long to hear those words that my emotions got the better of
me. Fracine's comment about having sex sticks in my mind. I really do want you badly, and I don't know
if I will have the strength to wait." Amanda was sincere.
"Look, think about it over night. I want to be with you the rest of my life, and I want our relationship
to grow. I love you so much, I'll try and wait, if you come to that decision. Bear in mind, that if we're
going to work together, and see each other personally, we have to be able to distinguish between the two,
and work through it. I want you as badly as you want me, and it's very tough." Lee brushed his lips
against hers, waiting for her reaction. She trembled, but quickly responded, kissing him eagerly, and
moving even closer to him.
They broke apart after a few minutes, smiling and breathless. Lee reluctantly admitted that they had
some case work to talk about.
"Amanda, later on tonight, I'm prepared to meet Valerie Salinas in the bar downstairs. We know this
is her favorite hang-out. We assume she will be there. I'm to get friendly with her in order to manipulate
her trust. You, in turn, will meet me down in the bar about 20 minutes after I leave, and pretend anger
that I've picked her up. Then, storm out of the bar, and back up upstairs. I'll join you shortly therafter.
I know Valerie's background. She works under Edward Summers, head of investment transfer funds at
RENCO. We believe they are using investors profits to support drug trafficking in Columbia. We should
spot them both Saturday night at RENCO's party. Harry Dunn, my contact, will transfer the evidence
to me at 9:00 p.m. I'll show you photos of both Valerie and Edward and fill you in on their backgrounds.
PART V
"O.K., it's about 12:00 a.m. now. I'll go down to the bar about three a.m.. I'm sure Summers will be
watchng," Lee checked his notes.
"Are you o.k. with everything?" asked Scarecrow. "Sure, the only thing that may be difficult is when
you come onto that blonde. It will be hard to keep myself in check." "Well, maybe I can beg forgiveness
ahead of time," Lee caressed her cheek, tracing a finger down to her lips. He moved closer in, and touched
her lips with his. Amanda responded in kind, arms around his neck. Lee deepened the kiss, gently seeking
permission with his tongue to enter her mouth, Amanda happily permitted him entrance. The kiss became
intense and passionate, hands probing and searching. Lee moved his hand inside Amanda's gown to
caress the area below her breast, but accidentally brushed against her nipple, sending tremors up her spine
from the contact. "Oh, God, Lee," she moaned, trembling against him. "Amanda, I'm sorry. I let my
emotions take over. It's just so hard not to----, when I love you so much," Lee's eyes were misty.
"Don't you apologize, Lee Stetson, we're in this together." Amanda returned shakily. It took all self-
control both could muster to stop.
Lee sat at the hotel bar around 3:00 a.m. when Valerie approached him and asked if he had a light. He
graciously explained that he didn't smoke. Valerie Salinas, then asked if her would mind buying her
a drink. Lee complied, and they drank and talked. Amanda chimed n around 3:20 accusing Lee of being
a womanizer, you don't love me anymore, etc. She was very convincing . Amanda walked off in a tizzy
stating—if you want me, you know where to find me. That was the Lisbon version of the Peacock dance
done very well by both agents. Now, everything was set for Saturday night. Summers was watching from
the sidelines around the bar, so the overall set up was perfect.
After brunch on Saturday, Lee and Amanda took New York City's planned sight-seeing tour, and stopped
at two in particular, Chinatown and Little Italy. Dinner was delightful at Sizzlin Sids, a popular steakhouse
around the Plaza.
Thee time came to leave for RENCO's party. Scarecrow and Amanda took a taxi to the Hilton, where the
cocktail party was being held, arriving around 7:30 p.m. In the shadows, Edward Summers, and Valerie
were observing the agent's whereabouts.
The two partners decided to dance for a while, enjoying the soft, romantic music. Lee spotted Harry
across the room on the second level balcony, motioning to him. Amanda returned to their table to
wait. After the exchange of information, Lee came back, all the while being watched.
"Look, Edward and Valerie are true to their parts," Lee motioned to Amanda, "don't turn your head.
We've got to lose them as discreetly as possible. You head for the ladies' room , Valerie should follow.
Stay inside the cover of the main door. Let her enter all the way, then slip out, go right to the nearest
EXITdoor. I'll be waiting just outside. We'll walk back to the Plaza. Be careful. I love you,"
"I love you, too. See you soon" Amanda headed to the rest room, making sure that Valerie headed
all the way in, she exited quickly and met Lee outside. They started walking briskly. Not far ahead there
was an alley. As they approached, two men one of them Edward, grabbed Lee and held him down.
Valerie came out of the shadows with a gun to Amanda's back.
Before anyone knew what happened, Amanda punched Valerie in the ribs with her elbow, dislodging
the gun from her hand. Amanda retrieved the weapon, and rendered Valerie unconscious with it. She then
pointed the gun at the two men holding Lee, and said with an eerie, steady calm, "Let him go." Both men
laughed at her. Something in Amanda snapped then, she pointed the weapon and fired a shot above
Edward's head, "I said, let him go." They quickly released Lee. Scarecrow retrieved the pistol and told
Amanda to call for back up. Ten minutes had Valerie, Edward and associates handcuffed in the backup's
custody.
CONCLUSION
Lee gave Amanda the biggest hug. "I can't believe you just did that. I'm so proud of you, you saved my
Life. Thank you." Amanda was just relieved that is was all over.
"Look, the evidence points to others at RENCO being involved. We'll have to finish up Monday down
there, but I don't think we'll have a problem. I'll relay this to Billy. Lee also asked if they could stay
through Tuesday to enjoy New York City a little as he thought Amanda deserved the accolades.
Billy reluctantly said yes with a caution not to enjoy themselves "too much".
Later that night, back at the Plaza, in their room, Lee and Amanda cuddled in his large bed.
"Well, Miss Thoroughly Modern Millie ---what is your decision about "going all the way." Lee was
anxious to hear. He kissed her forehead tenderly. Amanda turned in toward him and said, "Lee, I want
you too much to wait. I love you so."
"Oh, Amanda, I think I like the new you." Later, both partners, spent from their first intimate encounter,
fell asleep in each other's arms. The Big Apple had never looked so good.
THE END
PART III
"Please tell me what is bothering you," I'll keep asking till you give in," Lee was persistent.
"O.K, o.k., you win. Wait till we get back to our room," Amanda promised."
Back at the Plaza.
"You gave your word , now spill it," insisted Lee They were sitting on his bed.
"Well, Francine started it." Amanda's feelings were still hurt. "What did she say to you this time?"
Lee was getting annoyed, knowing what had happened in the past.
"She said I was a prude, about dress, and also having sex," Amanda thought about it. "And Lee,
she is probably right. I am too old fashioned in my dress, and my outlook in today's times. So, I went
shopping before we left, and bought some new clothes. The outfits I like and they are more up to date.
But she did hurt my feelings."
"Amanda, is that all there was to it. Don't let her get to you, she's always been unfair with her comments.
Cheer up---let me see some of the clothes, model for me." Lee flashed that wonderful smile. "You bet,"
Amanda hurried to try two of the outfits on for Lee's approval.
"The first one is a daytime and dress suit—very appropriate for this assignment." She came back in a
peach-colored above the knee skirt, trim to her figure, slit up the front, short boxy jacket. The suit had
a matching print top, low neckline. Beautiful,but a little daring. Lee just stared, eyes wide open,
shaking his head. "What's wrong?" Amanda asked. "You—you look beautiful," a mesmerized Lee
came out of his reverie and responded, "simply beautiful." Amanda's face shone with his approval.
"One more then, tomorrow night's cocktail party—be out in a few minutes." She returned in a stunning,
floor-length aqua sequined gown, slit up the back and front, cut low at the back, and revealing at the front.
Also, the outfit was complete with matching shoes and bag.
Lee sat open mouthed. He couldn't believe that any woman could look as fabulous as Amanda did now.
He had problems keeping his thoughts to business at hand, and his hands to himself.
"You're stunning," managed Lee. Amanda, I have something for you, this is from me, not part of our
cover." He placed a small wrapped Tiffany's box in her hand, "Open it," Lee said lovingly. Excited,
Amanda, hurriedly unwrapped the exquisitely adorned package to reveal a small, blue velvet box, and
her heart leapt. She viewed a sterling silver, gold-inlaid globe on a long chain. The globe was encased
with aqua marine stones and small diamond chips surrounding it, an extension had the caption "you are
my world, now and forever." "It's beautiful. This is from Tiffany's, Lee." "Bought with only you in mind.
Please accept this token, Amanda, because I want you to know how I feel about you." "Scarecrow, I
don't know what to say ," she smiled back emotionally. "This is very expensive, only given to special
people who love----", her speech broke off.
PART IV
Lee approached Amanda, and drew her into his arms, and held hr tightly. He looked into big, luminescent,
liquid, brown eyes. "Say you'll accept the necklace, and my love with it, for you are my world, now and
forever." "Yes, oh yes, I love you, Lee Stetson, so much." Lee kissed her with intensity and passion,
releasing long , suppressed feelings. Amanda returned the kiss eagerly, wrapping her arms around his
neck.
Lee's will power was rapidly deteriorating as she started to unbutton his shirt, and kiss his chest. "Amanda,
stop, please," Lee stated weakly, "or I can't promise what will happen next."
"I'm sorry, Lee. It's just that I've waited so long to hear those words that my emotions got the better of
me. Fracine's comment about having sex sticks in my mind. I really do want you badly, and I don't know
if I will have the strength to wait." Amanda was sincere.
"Look, think about it over night. I want to be with you the rest of my life, and I want our relationship
to grow. I love you so much, I'll try and wait, if you come to that decision. Bear in mind, that if we're
going to work together, and see each other personally, we have to be able to distinguish between the two,
and work through it. I want you as badly as you want me, and it's very tough." Lee brushed his lips
against hers, waiting for her reaction. She trembled, but quickly responded, kissing him eagerly, and
moving even closer to him.
They broke apart after a few minutes, smiling and breathless. Lee reluctantly admitted that they had
some case work to talk about.
"Amanda, later on tonight, I'm prepared to meet Valerie Salinas in the bar downstairs. We know this
is her favorite hang-out. We assume she will be there. I'm to get friendly with her in order to manipulate
her trust. You, in turn, will meet me down in the bar about 20 minutes after I leave, and pretend anger
that I've picked her up. Then, storm out of the bar, and back up upstairs. I'll join you shortly therafter.
I know Valerie's background. She works under Edward Summers, head of investment transfer funds at
RENCO. We believe they are using investors profits to support drug trafficking in Columbia. We should
spot them both Saturday night at RENCO's party. Harry Dunn, my contact, will transfer the evidence
to me at 9:00 p.m. I'll show you photos of both Valerie and Edward and fill you in on their backgrounds.
PART V
"O.K., it's about 12:00 a.m. now. I'll go down to the bar about three a.m.. I'm sure Summers will be
watchng," Lee checked his notes.
"Are you o.k. with everything?" asked Scarecrow. "Sure, the only thing that may be difficult is when
you come onto that blonde. It will be hard to keep myself in check." "Well, maybe I can beg forgiveness
ahead of time," Lee caressed her cheek, tracing a finger down to her lips. He moved closer in, and touched
her lips with his. Amanda responded in kind, arms around his neck. Lee deepened the kiss, gently seeking
permission with his tongue to enter her mouth, Amanda happily permitted him entrance. The kiss became
intense and passionate, hands probing and searching. Lee moved his hand inside Amanda's gown to
caress the area below her breast, but accidentally brushed against her nipple, sending tremors up her spine
from the contact. "Oh, God, Lee," she moaned, trembling against him. "Amanda, I'm sorry. I let my
emotions take over. It's just so hard not to----, when I love you so much," Lee's eyes were misty.
"Don't you apologize, Lee Stetson, we're in this together." Amanda returned shakily. It took all self-
control both could muster to stop.
Lee sat at the hotel bar around 3:00 a.m. when Valerie approached him and asked if he had a light. He
graciously explained that he didn't smoke. Valerie Salinas, then asked if her would mind buying her
a drink. Lee complied, and they drank and talked. Amanda chimed n around 3:20 accusing Lee of being
a womanizer, you don't love me anymore, etc. She was very convincing . Amanda walked off in a tizzy
stating—if you want me, you know where to find me. That was the Lisbon version of the Peacock dance
done very well by both agents. Now, everything was set for Saturday night. Summers was watching from
the sidelines around the bar, so the overall set up was perfect.
After brunch on Saturday, Lee and Amanda took New York City's planned sight-seeing tour, and stopped
at two in particular, Chinatown and Little Italy. Dinner was delightful at Sizzlin Sids, a popular steakhouse
around the Plaza.
Thee time came to leave for RENCO's party. Scarecrow and Amanda took a taxi to the Hilton, where the
cocktail party was being held, arriving around 7:30 p.m. In the shadows, Edward Summers, and Valerie
were observing the agent's whereabouts.
The two partners decided to dance for a while, enjoying the soft, romantic music. Lee spotted Harry
across the room on the second level balcony, motioning to him. Amanda returned to their table to
wait. After the exchange of information, Lee came back, all the while being watched.
"Look, Edward and Valerie are true to their parts," Lee motioned to Amanda, "don't turn your head.
We've got to lose them as discreetly as possible. You head for the ladies' room , Valerie should follow.
Stay inside the cover of the main door. Let her enter all the way, then slip out, go right to the nearest
EXITdoor. I'll be waiting just outside. We'll walk back to the Plaza. Be careful. I love you,"
"I love you, too. See you soon" Amanda headed to the rest room, making sure that Valerie headed
all the way in, she exited quickly and met Lee outside. They started walking briskly. Not far ahead there
was an alley. As they approached, two men one of them Edward, grabbed Lee and held him down.
Valerie came out of the shadows with a gun to Amanda's back.
Before anyone knew what happened, Amanda punched Valerie in the ribs with her elbow, dislodging
the gun from her hand. Amanda retrieved the weapon, and rendered Valerie unconscious with it. She then
pointed the gun at the two men holding Lee, and said with an eerie, steady calm, "Let him go." Both men
laughed at her. Something in Amanda snapped then, she pointed the weapon and fired a shot above
Edward's head, "I said, let him go." They quickly released Lee. Scarecrow retrieved the pistol and told
Amanda to call for back up. Ten minutes had Valerie, Edward and associates handcuffed in the backup's
custody.
CONCLUSION
Lee gave Amanda the biggest hug. "I can't believe you just did that. I'm so proud of you, you saved my
Life. Thank you." Amanda was just relieved that is was all over.
"Look, the evidence points to others at RENCO being involved. We'll have to finish up Monday down
there, but I don't think we'll have a problem. I'll relay this to Billy. Lee also asked if they could stay
through Tuesday to enjoy New York City a little as he thought Amanda deserved the accolades.
Billy reluctantly said yes with a caution not to enjoy themselves "too much".
Later that night, back at the Plaza, in their room, Lee and Amanda cuddled in his large bed.
"Well, Miss Thoroughly Modern Millie ---what is your decision about "going all the way." Lee was
anxious to hear. He kissed her forehead tenderly. Amanda turned in toward him and said, "Lee, I want
you too much to wait. I love you so."
"Oh, Amanda, I think I like the new you." Later, both partners, spent from their first intimate encounter,
fell asleep in each other's arms. The Big Apple had never looked so good.
THE END