Spy Nude
Part Three
by The Preve
Jim woke early the next morning, showered, and went to Brittany's bungalow. She was already up and eating breakfast.
She opened the door at his ring. She was nude. Krause hadn't yet given her clothes.
Jim's breath stopped, really. He would look back on that moment later and agree,
Yep, I stopped breathing for a second.
The Brittany Summers of two days ago was beautiful enough. This... this stunner, was a goddess. Wavy, glossy, dark brown hair; flawless, glowing white skin, smooth and hairless; sculpted eyebrows and gleaming white teeth, ringed by red rosebud lips. She was beyond smokeshow. She was a California forest fire.
"What-in-the-fuck did they do to you, 'Melanie'?"
"They gave me a hair removal, a body wash, and a makeover. They used some cutting edge shampoo. They told me it was permanent."
Jim, who'd been around, heard rumors about this type of tech.
"I shouldn't be surprised Krause would have access to this shampoo," he told her.
"I don't know. If they were going to kill me, why make me look like this? And is it really permanent? Are there any side effects?"
"I don't know what Krause is up to with this makeover. The rumors about the nanotech are mostly over cost. Very expensive. Only the elite of the elite of the elite can afford it. People would kill to have the makeover you got. I'm not kidding. I'm not a doctor so I don't know about side effects. If we get out of this, I'll see about getting you one."
"If. I don't know if I can do this. We're going to get killed," her voice trembled for just a second.
"I'll try to keep us alive. I'm trying right now. It might work, but I need you to be Melanie Swann for just one more day."
"I'm going to have to do those... things you mentioned on the plane."
"You might. If I have to do something to get us off the island, you'll have to keep them occupied. Remember, you'll have to do things you normally wouldn't."
Brittany leaned against the wall, arms crossed over her breasts.
"All this because those backstabbing bitches ex-BFFs couldn't get over my being picked for Rose Queen instead if one of them. If I survive this I'm going to kill them. When is it going to happen?"
"They arrived last night. I suspect Boorstadt will come for us soon."
Brittany looked down. "I... need to finish breakfast. I need to get ready for it."
She went back into the bungalow, but paused before closing the door.
"There's a young man named Jason. He's an albino, hairless. He escorted me to the spa. He was kind and cared about me. I think he can help."
"I'll keep that in mind," Jim replied.
Jason Krause? Heinrich's son is on the island? He didn't look like an albino in the file. What happened?
"I'm going to have some breakfast myself. Back in an hour."
****
Boorstadt arrived at the bungalow to collect "Melanie." His eyes widened upon seeing her.
"Most impressive, excellent work."
"I was blown away myself. Her rate will go through the roof after this gig," Jim grinned. "You hear, Mel? You'll have new higher class clients. Your tuition's paid."
"Melanie" smiled demurely. Boorstadt cocked an eyebrow and smiled back.
"Today is mostly about relaxing the guests and settling them in. Many of them are from groups, factions with differences, political, social, racial, and religious. Mr. Krause feels your unique presence might help keep things calm until the auction tomorrow."
"A bit of eye candy for the guests, then?" Jim quipped.
"Among other tasks. For the moment, Mr. Krause wishes Miss Swann to serve drinks while the guests have lunch. No uniform required."
"Ah, nude waitressing," Jim glanced at "Melanie." She smiled again, betraying no nervousness.
Good. She gives away nothing. This girl really is a natural.
"So, when do we get paid?"
"Payment will arrive, end of the day tomorrow. Then you can be on your way. I'm happy to inform you, Krause has promised a substantial bonus for your services."
"That is very good news," Jim grinned.
Brittany slipped her feet into a pair of small white slippers. She wore nothing else. Before she left, the coed checked herself in the mirror.
"I look different," she realized, and not from the makeover. "I'm not afraid."
Her look gave no trace of desperation or haggard fear.
I'm going to have to sell this or we're both dead.
She walked to the golf cart between the two men, and came to another revelation. She was nude, but didn't feel embarrassed. She hadn't felt embarrassed since the park.
The luncheon was set up in a Bedouin tent, by the pool near the main building. There were no chairs. Pillows and rugs were spread about the room with a low table in the middle.
Expensive china and crystal glasses formed the table set. Varied fruits, mostly of Mediterranean origin, were piled in the middle.
"Boorstadt, your boss doesn't scrimp," Jim noted.
"Krause is a man for show when it comes to his clients. If Miss Swann will accompany me, there are some final preparations. Mr. Blake, please wait here."
Boorstadt ushered "Melanie" to a curtained off section. Jim peaked inside when it opened. He saw a chair, a white-suited woman, and a few cosmetic products.
"Hair salon," he guessed. "What can they do to make her hair better than it is already?"
Jim leaned against a pillar, having nothing better to do except plan.
They'll be coming soon. Krause should arrive first. We'll be safe until tomorrow. They need me alive to keep her cooperative. I'll sneak a look at Krause's vault while she distracts them. I need an excuse to get away from this lunch. That stunt I pulled yesterday is our only chance. They should know by tonight, if not tomorrow.
Brittany and Boorstadt re-emerged twenty minutes later. Jim's breath stopped again. The cosmetician had done up Brittany's hair in a braid, with gold string intertwined throughout. Gold bracelets, elaborately designed, were wrapped around her wrists and left ankle. She wore no makeup.
The ensemble was simple but extremely effective. The idea was to emphasize "Melanie's" beauty, not distract from it with an elaborate costume.