Chapter 13
I've noticed that when I'm on a mission, when I'm in disguise, I have a different taste of freedom. I'm not me, but someone else, escaping my strange life for a couple of fleeting hours and sometimes days. I'm not afraid to be someone else, I'm not afraid to come out and be something exciting and new. It's a whole different freedom, one that sometimes I can cherish, but at times destroys me with the same strength.
I walk different, I talk different, and I look different. Disguises help me come out, and in them I do things I would never do as myself. I walk, no, I strut; my head held high like always, but with an air of authority in every step; in every glide. I wear outrageous outfits and outrageous hair with an undeniable confidence.
The disguise I sport now is barely any different than the rest. It is but another alias to add to my list. A cocky short brown wig and a designer bikini half hidden by a wrap that hangs around my hips is my newest costume. Large sunglasses adorn my face, complemented by the long, dangling earrings hanging from my ears. Yet, this cover is unique. It comes with something I don't usually get to enjoy.
A wonderful, handsome man at my side completes my appearance and encourages my image. He is not only a handsome stranger, but also my partner. But in disguise, he also becomes my husband. The thought makes me smile and spreads pleasure throughout me, because in this man I find an intriguing quality. I hold an unquestionable attraction to this man, though I must hide it. But now, in disguise, I am granted a great freedom. Under this new mask I do not have to hide my feelings. Yes, they will somewhat remain hidden, but they will also somewhat be revealed. I smile to myself as we leave our hotel room and head for the lobby.
"Ready?" he asks, giving me a quick grin.
"Yes I am" And we take off into the small crowds of people gathered in the main area. Side by side, we walk through the room and make our way outside to the pool area. We both look around, trying to seek out our man. He spies our target first as we settle down. We are at the perfect distance, not close enough to arouse suspicion, but close enough to be noticed. Every action is smooth; every twist, every turn, every move is planned.
I remove the wrap first, settling it against the back of the lounge chair. Next are the sunglasses, finished with a slight shake of the head. I slip out of the heeled sandals and look over at Vaughn, who is already sitting and looking around him. He turns his head and his eyes grow wide, surprised. I shoot him a grin and chuckle lightly, tossing my head to be more in character. I sit next to him on the chair and lean towards him. I brush a kiss on one of my fingers and seductively trace it along his lips. He seems slightly dazed from my actions.
"You okay?" I keep my voice low, barely audible. He seems to snap out of the clouds and gives me a reassuring nod.
"Yeah, I'm great" I'm enjoying this a lot more than I thought I would. I have to admit, but with guilty pleasure, that teasing Vaughn is extremely enjoyable. I get up slowly and head straight for Brimfield. My hips glide from side to side as I pass by him and I continue until I reach the pool bar. I order a martini, my signature mission drink and hold it in my hand. I turn and find that I've got Brimfield's attention. With a playful grin I raise my head and hold up the glass. I take a long drink, never losing eye contact and wink. I've got him right were I want him.
I steal a quick glance at Vaughn and see that he is watching out of the corner of his eye. Is it just my imagination, or is there a glint of jealousy lying in those pools of green? I brush it off and concentrate on the task at hand. Holding Brimfield's gaze, I place the glass on the counter next to me and start walking towards him again. I let a smirk onto my face as I pass by him and then sit myself next to Vaughn once again. I lean in again, my mouth next to his ear. My breath is hot against his skin and the words come out slowly.
"Okay, I'm going in. I'll see you in a second" I lean back again and Vaughn looks like he's struggling to pay attention. "Darling, I'm going inside" I make sure my voice is loud enough to be heard by Brimfield and turn my head slightly so he knows this is directed towards him, while really talking to Vaughn. "I'll see you there" I stand up gracefully and place the wrap on my arm. In my hand I hold the sunglasses as I slip into my heels. I walk slowly, a slight flirtatious bounce in my steps. As I enter the lobby again I pretend to adjust my earring, while really turning on the comm. link.
"Did he take the bait?" I hear a tiny bit of static on the other end before his reply.
"Yeah, right on target. He's entering the lobby now." I stood I the corner, running a hand through the wig and looking annoyed. I see Brimfield approaching and change my expression to one of playful delight.
"Hello, Madame" I flutter my eyelashes a couple of times before returning his greeting. His hand slips onto my hip and I do my best to hide he revolting sensation growing inside of me. Reluctantly I pull myself closer to him and whisper into his ear.
"Give me your key and I'll meet you upstairs in a few minutes. I just have to get rid of my husband" His face is hesitant. "Trust me...you won't regret it" My breath lingers on his neck and he pulls back. He reaches into his pocket and pulls out a white card. I wink at him as he hands it over. "See you there, handsome" I walk away without looking back, glad to be gaining distance from that disgusting man. "I got it Vaughn, meet you there" I take a deep breath and head for the stairs, "Room 473"
"Right" I look around me and slide past the door to the stairs. I pull off the shoes quickly and run up as fast as I can, only stopping when I reach the 4th floor landing. I put the shoes back on and open the door slightly. After making sure the hallway is empty I pass through the door and walk down the hall. I round the corner and find Vaughn waiting for me. "Got the key?" I show it to him and he nods, "good" we walk quickly down the halls of the hotel, rounding corners with caution, expecting the worst. We round the last corner and find Brimfield taking out his other key to unlock the door. Carefully, I creep up behind him and deliver a swift kick to his head. He drops to the floor and Vaughn hurries over.
He drags an unconscious Brimfield into the room and shoves him into the bathroom. There he takes some handcuffs and secures him to the stand. When he reenters the room I am already searching for the computer. Vaughn searches the desk, while I search the closet. Not finding anything, I continue on to the dresser, pulling out drawers and searching through clothing. I open the bottom drawer and find more clothes, but I catch a clicking sound, like the sound of something unlocking.
"Syd, behind the frame!" I rush over to him and he swings aside the painting on the wall, revealing a now unlocked safe. He's about to open the door to the safe when I stop dead.
"Vaughn" I whisper, "Someone's coming" I don't know what to do and we're both panicking, though we try t hide it. He swings the frame back into place and looks me in the eye.
"Now what do we do, Syd?" The door is about to open and I think we might be caught. With no time to think, I take a risk and act on impulse. I grab Vaughn, hoping this will work.
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I've noticed that when I'm on a mission, when I'm in disguise, I have a different taste of freedom. I'm not me, but someone else, escaping my strange life for a couple of fleeting hours and sometimes days. I'm not afraid to be someone else, I'm not afraid to come out and be something exciting and new. It's a whole different freedom, one that sometimes I can cherish, but at times destroys me with the same strength.
I walk different, I talk different, and I look different. Disguises help me come out, and in them I do things I would never do as myself. I walk, no, I strut; my head held high like always, but with an air of authority in every step; in every glide. I wear outrageous outfits and outrageous hair with an undeniable confidence.
The disguise I sport now is barely any different than the rest. It is but another alias to add to my list. A cocky short brown wig and a designer bikini half hidden by a wrap that hangs around my hips is my newest costume. Large sunglasses adorn my face, complemented by the long, dangling earrings hanging from my ears. Yet, this cover is unique. It comes with something I don't usually get to enjoy.
A wonderful, handsome man at my side completes my appearance and encourages my image. He is not only a handsome stranger, but also my partner. But in disguise, he also becomes my husband. The thought makes me smile and spreads pleasure throughout me, because in this man I find an intriguing quality. I hold an unquestionable attraction to this man, though I must hide it. But now, in disguise, I am granted a great freedom. Under this new mask I do not have to hide my feelings. Yes, they will somewhat remain hidden, but they will also somewhat be revealed. I smile to myself as we leave our hotel room and head for the lobby.
"Ready?" he asks, giving me a quick grin.
"Yes I am" And we take off into the small crowds of people gathered in the main area. Side by side, we walk through the room and make our way outside to the pool area. We both look around, trying to seek out our man. He spies our target first as we settle down. We are at the perfect distance, not close enough to arouse suspicion, but close enough to be noticed. Every action is smooth; every twist, every turn, every move is planned.
I remove the wrap first, settling it against the back of the lounge chair. Next are the sunglasses, finished with a slight shake of the head. I slip out of the heeled sandals and look over at Vaughn, who is already sitting and looking around him. He turns his head and his eyes grow wide, surprised. I shoot him a grin and chuckle lightly, tossing my head to be more in character. I sit next to him on the chair and lean towards him. I brush a kiss on one of my fingers and seductively trace it along his lips. He seems slightly dazed from my actions.
"You okay?" I keep my voice low, barely audible. He seems to snap out of the clouds and gives me a reassuring nod.
"Yeah, I'm great" I'm enjoying this a lot more than I thought I would. I have to admit, but with guilty pleasure, that teasing Vaughn is extremely enjoyable. I get up slowly and head straight for Brimfield. My hips glide from side to side as I pass by him and I continue until I reach the pool bar. I order a martini, my signature mission drink and hold it in my hand. I turn and find that I've got Brimfield's attention. With a playful grin I raise my head and hold up the glass. I take a long drink, never losing eye contact and wink. I've got him right were I want him.
I steal a quick glance at Vaughn and see that he is watching out of the corner of his eye. Is it just my imagination, or is there a glint of jealousy lying in those pools of green? I brush it off and concentrate on the task at hand. Holding Brimfield's gaze, I place the glass on the counter next to me and start walking towards him again. I let a smirk onto my face as I pass by him and then sit myself next to Vaughn once again. I lean in again, my mouth next to his ear. My breath is hot against his skin and the words come out slowly.
"Okay, I'm going in. I'll see you in a second" I lean back again and Vaughn looks like he's struggling to pay attention. "Darling, I'm going inside" I make sure my voice is loud enough to be heard by Brimfield and turn my head slightly so he knows this is directed towards him, while really talking to Vaughn. "I'll see you there" I stand up gracefully and place the wrap on my arm. In my hand I hold the sunglasses as I slip into my heels. I walk slowly, a slight flirtatious bounce in my steps. As I enter the lobby again I pretend to adjust my earring, while really turning on the comm. link.
"Did he take the bait?" I hear a tiny bit of static on the other end before his reply.
"Yeah, right on target. He's entering the lobby now." I stood I the corner, running a hand through the wig and looking annoyed. I see Brimfield approaching and change my expression to one of playful delight.
"Hello, Madame" I flutter my eyelashes a couple of times before returning his greeting. His hand slips onto my hip and I do my best to hide he revolting sensation growing inside of me. Reluctantly I pull myself closer to him and whisper into his ear.
"Give me your key and I'll meet you upstairs in a few minutes. I just have to get rid of my husband" His face is hesitant. "Trust me...you won't regret it" My breath lingers on his neck and he pulls back. He reaches into his pocket and pulls out a white card. I wink at him as he hands it over. "See you there, handsome" I walk away without looking back, glad to be gaining distance from that disgusting man. "I got it Vaughn, meet you there" I take a deep breath and head for the stairs, "Room 473"
"Right" I look around me and slide past the door to the stairs. I pull off the shoes quickly and run up as fast as I can, only stopping when I reach the 4th floor landing. I put the shoes back on and open the door slightly. After making sure the hallway is empty I pass through the door and walk down the hall. I round the corner and find Vaughn waiting for me. "Got the key?" I show it to him and he nods, "good" we walk quickly down the halls of the hotel, rounding corners with caution, expecting the worst. We round the last corner and find Brimfield taking out his other key to unlock the door. Carefully, I creep up behind him and deliver a swift kick to his head. He drops to the floor and Vaughn hurries over.
He drags an unconscious Brimfield into the room and shoves him into the bathroom. There he takes some handcuffs and secures him to the stand. When he reenters the room I am already searching for the computer. Vaughn searches the desk, while I search the closet. Not finding anything, I continue on to the dresser, pulling out drawers and searching through clothing. I open the bottom drawer and find more clothes, but I catch a clicking sound, like the sound of something unlocking.
"Syd, behind the frame!" I rush over to him and he swings aside the painting on the wall, revealing a now unlocked safe. He's about to open the door to the safe when I stop dead.
"Vaughn" I whisper, "Someone's coming" I don't know what to do and we're both panicking, though we try t hide it. He swings the frame back into place and looks me in the eye.
"Now what do we do, Syd?" The door is about to open and I think we might be caught. With no time to think, I take a risk and act on impulse. I grab Vaughn, hoping this will work.
A/N: All you lurkers out there, please review! Your feedback encourages me to write and I really enjoy and grow from reading your comments! I would appreciate it if you would take a small extra amount of time and post to let me know what you thought. Thanks