Author's note:
Everyone in this story is more than 18 years old.
This is the fourth Luciana story. Like most of my main characters, Luciana is borderline cuckoo which is how adventures are born. Each story can be read on its own.
There is no sex in this story.
I don't think the stories I write deserve the time an effort an editor would expend, so I just depend on my own proofreading. Please let me know about any errors that prevent you from enjoying the tale.
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"Welcome to LuxeWorld!" The silver-haired man at the front desk said with a smile. "I'm Charles. I hope you all have a great day."
"Thanks, Charles," said Drake, who was dealing with the formalities. The rest of us were sitting on the couches or looking around the lobby of the deluxe resort. "We're looking forward to it."
"Now, here's your welcome letter and vouchers for the Day Package you've taken," Charles said, handing over a stuffed envelope. "You people are welcome all over the outdoor areas of the resort. The indoor areas are for residential guests only, I'm afraid." He paused, looking our group over. "I'm not going to card you, but you're all over 18, right?"
"Yes, of course," said Winona, who had wandered up to join Drake. "How long can we stay?"
"Your package ends at 5 pm," said Charles, smiling at the pretty brunette. I leaned back on the couch, enjoying the smooth upholstery while listening to the exchange. "You have some amenity vouchers, so plan your time."
"Our flight's at half past six," said Amee, looking at me. "We'll have to leave before five, anyway."
We rose and joined Winona and Drake as they left the front desk. Lance, the fifth member of our team, was at the door, looking at the resort property. He held the door for us as we all passed through.
Our team was in Knoxville for a series of client visits. The client we were to meet today had opted to meet us over dinner the previous night, leaving us at a loose end today. Our flight was booked for the evening, and we'd briefly considered driving back instead of waiting all day. The two days here had been busy and tiring, and we'd decided against the 400-mile drive.
"Man, our company shoulda put us up here," exclaimed Amee, looking around at the expansive gardens and deluxe outdoor furniture. "Then I wouldn't mind the sales visits."
"Ha, ha," I said, remembering the much more modest hotel our company's travel agent had put us in. "They got us to check out of even that cheapo place in the morning since we weren't staying the night. Not much hope of a luxury resort."
"Yeah, just wishing," said Lance. "But this day package was a surprisingly good deal. I guess they're not crowded on Wednesday."
"Open the packet, Drake," suggested Winona as we walked through the gardens. "Let's see what's included."
"Good idea," said Drake, pulling out a sheaf of papers. "Let's see. Free self-parking -- we've done that. Free Wifi, cool. Use of pools and showers, towel service, sun loungers on a first come first served basis. Pickleball and ping pong."
"That's all?" said Lance. "We have several hours here."
"No, here's a pamphlet from the restaurant. Each of us gets one non-alcoholic drink and one main at the outdoor casual dining cafe."
"And these are special offers for groups of four," said Amee, who had plucked a sheet from Drake's hand. "One private locker. One complimentary use of washer and dryer. Oh, this is good -- 15 minute massage class by a professional masseuse."
"Well, let's start at the pool," said Lance. "Will be too hot in the afternoon."
"Yeah," affirmed Amee. "Or we can change in the locker room and put away our clothes and purses safely."
* * *
The men were already waiting as Amme, Winona, and I emerged from the changing rooms. Lance gave a low whistle. "All the men at the pool are going to hate Drake and me."
"He, he, he!" Amee giggled. She certainly filled her bikini well, being voluptuous with a well-rounded bottom. Winona and I were both slender and didn't really have eye-catching busts. Winona's boyfriend, Brett, seemed perfectly happy with her, so perhaps size didn't matter for girls as well.
"My trunks have a zipped pocket," said Lance, putting the locker key inside. "Safe for the key."
I was conscious of Lance and Drake eyeing all three of us as we walked to the pool area in our bikinis. Not that it was the first time -- we'd all gone on a vacation to Florida a few weeks ago and had spent a lot of time in our swimwear. I felt warmth rising on my face and neck as I remembered the evening I had spent nude at the nudist club near our resort (
told in
Luciana, the Entry Ticket
).
Winona also seemed to be thinking along similar lines. "Our Luciana seems overdressed, doesn't she? I mean, at the Naples resort..."
"Stop!" I protested. I didn't want the guys to start remembering that evening. "That was months ago, and I did it to get us inside the club."
"Yeah, I'll always remember," said Amee, pulling me to her. "We got to see Damiel live because you got us into the nudist club. But, Luciana, wow! You were so hot!"
"Shh!" I said, looking at Lance and Drake walking ahead of us. "Don't set them off."
"What's to set off?" said Lance, over his shoulder. "We agree with Winona that you're overdressed."
"Oh, no!" I muttered. "They heard."
Well, don't fret, guys," said Amee. "Maybe we can remedy that. Hey, there aren't any sun loungers free."
"Yeah, happens at all resorts." I looked around and pointed to a table with chairs around it. We walked towards it. "My brother works at resorts in the summer. People staying at the resort rush down early and leave towels on the loungers. Or tip some hotel staff to do it for them."
"It's okay for you," grumbled Winona, inspecting her pale arms. "You're born with a tan. I needed to get some rays."
I smiled. I had light brown skin and didn't need the sun for tanning. "I need vitamin D, too, Winny. But it can't be helped, I suppose. All these retired people seem settled for the day."
"Yeah, a lot of senior people," said Lance, looking around. "Well, it's the middle of the week."
Lance arrived with an armful of towels and we plunged into the pool for a swim. Though the poolside area was crowded, we five were the only ones actually in the water for the hour or so that we swam and used the floats.
"Back to the lockers?" I suggested as we toweled off, and everyone agreed.
"That swim made me hungry," announced Lance. "Let's get changed and then hit the cafe."
* * *
"Didn't you say we could use the washer and dryer as a group?" Amee asked, and Winona nodded. "So let's not pack these wet things. We can put them in the machine while we eat."
We found the laundry room, off to one side of the pickleball court, and went in. It was dark, and Drake looked around to find the switches.
"Must have been more machines, once," said Lance, looking around at the large room. "Now there's just one washer and dryer."
"Obviously, the type of people staying here don't do their own laundry on vacation," said Winona, opening the box of detergent pods. "Come on, put your things in."
"Luciana," said Amee, looking at me after all our swimwear had gone in. "Your clothes need washing too."
"Huh?" I asked. "What's wrong with them?" I couldn't see any stains. Confused, I looked at Amee.
"Just take your shirt off," she said, patiently. "And put it in."
"I can't walk around in my bra!" I protested.
"You won't be," said Amee, reassuringly.
"Yeah," said Winona, catching on. "That goes in the wash, too. And your skirt, and anything else you're wearing."
"Yeah!" whooped Lance. "Let's get our money's worth from the washer."
"Are you crazy?" I gasped. In spite of myself, I realized I was unbuttoning my sleeve buttons. "Why would... What?"
"It's been too long since we had you nude," said Amee. "We're missing it."
"It's not supposed to be a regular thing," I said, as they all looked at me, willing me to undress. "Or a frequent occurrence."
"No, of course not," Drake spoke soothingly. "But just once in a while, on such special occasions. It's fun for everyone."
"I don't know, guys," I said weakly, my hand on my shirt's first button. "It's a public place and not even a nudist resort."
"Yeah, but it's kids-free." Lance waved his hand towards the front desk. "You remember, Charles asked us if we were all over 18. No kids here at all."