(This is a partially true story. A club does exist, maybe in your hometown too. You should read Peggy's Story first.)
Peggy had told me how she had been forced to be a slut for the big shots in town who belonged to a secret club. They got young couples to enjoy the good life, and at the same time made sure that they got deep into debt. Then, they would threatened them with a layoff or calling in their loans. To keep up the good life the beautiful young wives would have to please the club members. Some did it for promotions.
At a recent fund raiser, Peggy had pointed out some of the new members. A few seemed very reluctant.
The club happened to be in the back of the gym where Becky worked out. I told her to check it out and see what she could find.
................................................
On Monday, I had business up state and would be away for the night. Becky made her daily trip to the gym. Ty was there to assist with her workout. This time she took a closer look around. There was nothing out of the ordinary. Then she saw a door down a corridor leading to the back of the building. Rather nonchalantly Becky asked, "Where does that door lead, Ty?"
"I don't know." he responded.
"How could you not know? You have worked here for months. Have you asked?" Becky quizzed. Becky and Ty had become fast friends despite the difference in their ages. Ty would talk about his girlfriends, and Becky would listen. Sometimes he asked her for advice. She gave him a woman's perspective. If she could get anyone to talk about the club, it would be Ty.
It was obvious Ty was uncomfortable. He glanced around to see if anyone could hear him. Then he said under his breath, "I don't really know. I was told never to ask or talk about it. If I did, I would lose my job. I was told it was a private gym for exclusive clientele. It has one of those security locks where you need a special card to enter. Even the manager of the club is not allowed past that door. They have their own special cleanup and maintenance crew. I have only seen a few people enter from this side. One of them is Mr. Field over there."
As Ty said this, he nodded to the man across the gym. Becky recognized him a the owner of the largest private shipyard in the state. He had money, old money and a lot of it.
Ty continued, "There is another door in the back that is used most of the time. The rear parking lot is secluded and surrounded by scrubs. Several times I worked my way through the bushes and saw a bunch of expensive cars and limos parked there on occasions but only in the evenings."
"Maybe we should take a look for ourselves?" Becky said with a devilish smiled.
Ty continued to talk in soft tones, "I don't know how we could do that. I don't know anyone who would let us in. If I got caught, it would mean my job."
"Just a thought. My curiosity has gotten the better of me." Becky whispered.
Becky finished her workout and headed for the door. Mr. Field was leaving at the same time. As he came out of the men's locker room, something fell out of his gym bag. At the same time, Becky's towel fell to the floor. Mr. Field turned around and looked. Becky picked up her towel.
"Well, hello Mr. Field! How are you doing tonight?" Becky asked.
"Fine. Fine. Did I drop something? I thought that I heard something." Mr. Field said as he searched the floor.
"Why no, Mr. Field. I heard someone drop a weight on the gym floor just then." Becky lied, big time, and with that Scarlet O'Hara simp on her face.
"I guess that was it. I'm late. I have to go to be in Seattle tomorrow, and my plane is waiting. Have a good evening." Mr. Field said hurriedly as he dashed out of the gym to his catch his private jet. I always wondered how a guy who owned a private jet could be late, or early for that matter. It is his jet. It takes off when he says it takes off.
Once Mr. Field had left the building, Becky turned to Ty with a wicked smile on her face. From her towel, she produced a key card for one of those security locks. Ty gasped when he saw it. Ty recognized the card as a key for the security lock to the door leading to the back part of the gym.
"Are you crazy? You are going to get me fired. If anyone finds out, you will be kicked out of the gym. I seen people fired for being asking questions about that door. Give me the card." Ty whispered so no one could here him.
"Let's have a peek. It can't hurt. Aren't you curious." Becky smiled.
Ty was thinking. He knew better than to listen to Becky. But, what the hell. He was ready to move on anyway. "We close in about fifteen minutes. I have to lock up. Go get a drink and come back in thirty minutes. I'll turn out the lights. Park around the corner so no one will notice your car."