An Irresistible Temptation Ch. 03
This story is a continuation of 'An Irresistible Temptation Ch. 02' located in Group Sex. Owen and Nicole relocate to Las Vegas with new friends, Lucas and Jenny. It is necessary they remain in hiding for their security while criminal investigations are completed.
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I began: "Our names are really Nicole and Owen."
This was the beginning of our story to explain why we had asked our new friends, Lucas and Jenny Graham to drive us from Carmel to Las Vegas. They had invited us to share their hotel accommodation so we could have more fun together. That was before they knew who we really were.
My partner in this story, Nicole Slater started by explaining how she had been sent by her newspaper to investigate a claim of fraud committed by Congressman Walt Affleck. The fraud was committed by his diverting Federal grant money to purchase real estate that was to be developed into a tourist resort in Florida. The fraud claim had been originally made to the newspaper by a whistleblower that we knew as Wendy.
We had just heard that Wendy had died in suspicious circumstances while she had been in the care of the FBI. It was feared that there had been a security leak and consequently Nicole and myself, Owen Chandler, could also have been compromised. I decided a relocation was necessary.
Nicole and I then explained the attempt on Nicole's life when scuba diving and how we had been abandoned five miles off the Gulf coast of Florida. Having swum to shore, we then had to avoid the police as the Congressman's brother was the local Sherriff.
As Jenny had numerous questions particularly about how we made the swim and then avoided detection, this was the only topic of conversation until we stopped at Oildale for a late lunch.
Once we were back in the car, Jenny asked: "If you guys only met while scuba diving, you aren't really married... right?"
Nicole replied: "I am sorry we lied to you, but we had to maintain our cover as Mr. Errol and Mrs. Camille Bellamy."
"No that is understood. You are only lucky that I am already married. If I wasn't you might have to fight me for... Owen.
"No you are already too late Jenny. We are now engaged!"
"Congratulations!" both Lucas and Jenny cried.
"You are the first people we have told. You know I have desperately wanted to tell someone about our happiness. Of course we can't even tell our parents and everyone we have met thinks we are already married."
"Well Nicole, I think you have a keeper with Owen," Jenny continued.
Feeling embarrassed with Jenny's lack of moderation I interrupted: "I am the lucky one here. I never dreamed that I would find my soul mate. Certainly not like this. I have no doubts about our love, but I never dreamt I could experience such intensity of feelings. Maybe our shared circumstances accelerated our relationship, but I have no doubt this had been the best time in my life."
"Oh... how sweet." Jenny sighed.
Lucas added: "We plan to party tomorrow night, but we should now make it a real celebration."
"We haven't told you yet but we are meeting another couple for dinner tomorrow. There was to be a third couple and that is why we have two interconnecting rooms. Unfortunately after we paid they had to pull out. We have planned to party with this couple we are meeting, but we can do that in just the one room as we have king size beds. I hope you won't mind," Jenny explained.
Continuing Lucas said: "They are Charles and Heather Spencer. Charles and I became friends following some business interactions. They live in LA, but we like getting together every few months. Of course you would be welcome to join our partying, but don't respond until you have had a chance to get to know them."
"It will be nice to be able to talk with another couple. It will make me feel less isolated." Nicole explained.
Lucas then stated: "I will need a name to check in at the hotel and for introductions to Charles and Heather. Which names will you use?"
"If you can both get use to using Nicole and Owen we just need to come up with a surname for the check in. How about Miller?" I suggested.
"I like that," said Nicole. "I still want to be married to you Owen." We then all practiced our names for a few minutes so it would become instinctive.
In total it was a good eight hours before we reached Las Vegas. It was just getting dark as we drove up the Strip, so the neon lights were brightly on display. There was so much dazzle that Nicole and I didn't quite know where to look. I recognized many of the casino names, but it was a real surprise when Lucas drove into the Bellagio.
I was a little overwhelmed by the size of just the reception foyer. Everywhere was marble and large vases of plants. A huge colored glass sculpture hung from the center of the ceiling. I assumed that each colored plate represented flower blossoms. In spite of its conspicuousness everything was luxurious without being gaudy. I made a mental note to come back and peruse the garden display in the adjacent conservatory.
The dΓ©cor and extravagance was consistent throughout the building. We were really impressed with the first of the two rooms as soon as we entered. Instinctively I said: "We will have to contribute our share Lucas. You will have to let me know the cost of a room."
"Don't be silly. Whether you are here or not, the room has been paid for."
Lucas handed me the second key so I could open the neighboring room. I went back into the corridor and then came back through the connecting door. Nicole then proceeded into our room and could hear she was not disappointed. After retrieving our suitcase, we both went to the window. Supporting each other with our arms about each other's waist, we were immediately captivated by the display of the fountains outside.
We had been watching for over five minutes when Lucas and Jenny joined us. "Jenny and I were just wondering how discreet you want us to be, given you are avoiding detection?"
"Well that is a bit of an unknown. The FBI put us on the other side of the country as they felt that just being in an unknown location would be security enough. Now no one knows where we are, so I hope we are secure. We will just be sensible."
Lucas followed up with: "What is being sensible?"
"There are so many cameras in these casinos, I am sure that would discourage anyone from doing anything too blatant in the public venues. Given the crowds outside, the public should also provide a disincentive for any villain. At night we will stay in the major casinos and venues or take a cab."
"That shouldn't cause us any problems then," Jenny remarked.
"I wouldn't want our presence to ruin your holidays, however I have thought of just one other thing. I know you had to show your key to security at the elevators, however they can be easily distracted. Let's try and avoid sharing one with other people. If someone gets on we should press the button for the tenth floor and get off there, if necessary. We can come down two floors later."
"When we checked in, the receptionist said if we go out to use the pool, they will scan our key there to verify that we are a current guest. That should make is safer there," Lucas explained.
"Well it sounds like we have no problem going down for dinner," Jenny concluded. "I need a good meal, but I want to shower and change first. Lucas, can you make a table reservation please?"
As they left the room, Nicole asked if I would unpack the suitcase while she showered. This didn't take long now. I had at least some nice trousers and a couple of smart shirts, but I realized that Nicole was lacking anything dressy. She had the dress she wore dancing at the Mexican Club and the red and white wrap mini dress from Walmart in Florida. All her other clothes were beach ware such as shorts and T shirts.
When I joined her in the bathroom I asked which dress she was intending to wear. She decided on the Walmart wrap dress, but we agreed she would need to do some shopping.
Dinner was downstairs at a restaurant that had views over the fountains. The meal was an interesting selection of different Italian dishes that we all shared. This was accompanied by a few glasses of wine to ensure we properly relaxed and enjoying ourselves. I even derived some pleasure from dancing with both the girls.
Adjourning from dinner it just seemed to be compulsory to visit the gambling tables and machines. Jenny quickly lost $20 on a machine, then Lucas sat at a poker table for half an hour as we all watched. I think he ended a few chips up which probably balanced Jenny's loss.
Due to the long drive we quickly became tired so we decided to catch up on sleep to ensure we could have a full day tomorrow.
Back in our room, Nicole said: "Owen, if you want to gamble a little I could withdraw some money against the account linked to the credit card."