Runway
Chapter 44
by Arecee

Melissa arranged another date for Brenda. She wasn’t going to let her most popular escort skip a days worth of work, and Melissa hoped Brenda would finally have real sex with one of the men she had sent her to date.

Luckily Brenda was forceful enough to keep the men out of her panties. It was her way or no way, take it or leave it, and her tip had grown to fifteen hundred dollars. She wasn’t going to be cheap either.

Brenda had become very good at her business and was able to get her date off quickly and she could be home by ten if she was lucky. She set a new record with her latest date and was finished by nine. She called Bill Cline to have him meet her at Danny’s, they had to talk.

Brenda was the first to arrive and went to the bar. She needed a drink to help forget her latest date.

“Brenda, what brings you here?” Danny asked.

“The same old thing Danny, another meeting.”

“What can I get for you?” he asked.

“The usual,” she said.

“One lemon drop coming up,” he said.

Danny returned with the drink and placed it in front of Brenda. He looked at her and noticed she was dressed differently than the last time she was in and she looked hot.

“You look especially nice tonight Brenda, what’s the occasion?” he asked.

“The occasion is seeing you,” she flirted.

“Well you should come by more often then,” he said.

“I think I will since I broke up with my boyfriend,” she said.

“Thank you God,” Danny murmured under his breath.

Bill walked through the door before Danny could respond to Brenda’s statement.

“Hi Bill, let’s get a table,” Brenda said.

“Holy cow Brenda, you look hot, oops, I mean really nice tonight,” Bill said.

Brenda giggled; she knew how she looked, sexy, and why she looked this way, which she wouldn’t tell Bill.

“Thanks Bill, I’m glad you could make it. I’ve learned all we need to know about the operation and would like to know when we can take it down.”

“What have you learned about it?” Bill asked.

“Melissa blew her top at me today and blurted out the who and why of the operation. Arnold is her main partner and he’s the source of the drugs. He has partners in the ring with him and they’re all cops. If the girls get out of line they intimidate them and there isn’t any trouble after that. I think we should bring them down now and be done with this,” Brenda said.

“I’d like to Brenda, but we need proof. Right now it’s your word against theirs,” Bill said.

“Bill, please you have to understand, I don’t want to do this any longer. You don’t know what it’s like having to do the things I do to gain Melissa’s confidence. Can’t we end this thing?” Brenda pleaded.

“Give it a week and then I’ll pull the plug on it. We have almost everything we need to bring them down, so let's not get impatient now,” Bill said.

“I’ll give you one more week, but that’s it; no more after that,’ Brenda said.

“That’s my girl. I really need you right now Brenda. It might be a good idea if you were to start carrying your gun with you from now on. We have no idea of how the bad guys are going to react to you after what Melissa told you,” Bill said.

“Do you really think it’s getting dangerous now?” she asked.

“More than it was, and when Tiffany gets back she might want to do the same, although I doubt they would want to hurt her,” Bill said.

“I’ll let her know” Brenda said.

“It’s late, so I’m going to go. I’ll contact you later to let you know what’s going on and be careful Brenda, these people are dangerous,” Bill said.

“I will and thanks Bill.”

Bill left and Brenda moved back to the bar.

“Danny, I haven’t eaten yet, is there anyway I could get to eat?” Brenda asked.

“Anything in particular?” he asked.

“Something light, I won’t be able to sleep if I eat too much,’ she said.

Danny went to the kitchen and returned with a grilled salmon salad for her. He placed the dish in front of Brenda and couldn’t help staring at her very exposed cleavage. Brenda noticed where Danny was looking and it no longer bothered her; she had received much worse than this in the previous weeks from her dates and knew Danny meant no harm. After all, if she didn’t want to be looked at she would have changed and not worn such a daring dress.

“See something you like sailor,” she giggled

“You bet I do. You’ve changed Brenda. You’re not the same innocent little girl that came in here six months ago. What’s happened?” he asked.

“Nothing really, I’ve just decided to have more fun, that’s all. Besides you’re the one that taught me how to have that fun,” she said.

Danny felt his penis twitch with that statement, remembering how sweet and innocent she had been. Time had definitely changed this girl.

“If you’re not doing anything, I’ll be more than happy to drive you home,” he said.

“I’d like that,” she said.

Brenda finished eating and Danny drove her home. He parked the car and put his arm around Brenda’s shoulder. He leaned down to kiss her and she put her hand up to stop him.

“Please, just hold me,” she said.

Danny respected Brenda and knew there must be a reason for her to need this reassuring hug. He felt his shirt becoming wet and realized that she was crying.

“What’s wrong Brenda?’ he asked.

“My life, all of it, it’s so messed up right now,” she said, as the tears continued to flow.

Brenda’s life had become a train wreck. The simple undercover assignment had become a life threatening situation. She had fallen in love with a man and had lost him. She had to become a whore as part of her deception and her body didn’t fit the woman she portrayed.

“It can’t be that bad Brenda, tell me about it, it’ll make you feel better,” Danny said.

“I wish I could, but I can’t and that just makes things worse. I’m afraid, Danny, because I’m in some real danger and might be killed because of it. Everything will be fine after next week and I’ll be able to talk to you about it, but for right now I need a friend,” she said.

Danny held her tight to his chest. He wondered what was going on in this girls life that was so dangerous, but knew better than to push the issue. Danny was becoming fond of Brenda as a friend and not another girl to seduce. She really was a special young lady.

They sat this way for at least a half of an hour and Brenda finally went inside her apartment after kissing Danny goodnight.

Brenda opened her dresser drawer and took the revolver from the back of it. She hadn’t held it for months, but now it was imperative that she did. She pulled the hammer back and spun the chamber to make sure it was fully loaded and then placed it in her purse, where it would become her new best friend.

Brenda checked the rest of her apartment to make sure there was nothing lying around that might link her to the FBI. She was worried that the police might break in and search through her things and if they found something her life would end.

Melissa had arranged dates for Brenda through the weekend and she preformed her tasks as though nothing had happened between the women.

Tiffany returned Monday and she and Brenda went to lunch together to talk.

“I saw you on TV, you looked gorgeous,” Brenda said.

“That dress was so beautiful, I hated to take it off,” Tiffany said.

“Who was the guy you were with?” Brenda asked.

“Brad Perkins, wasn’t he something to look at?” Tiffany said.

“He’s very handsome. Was he as nice as he was to look at?” Brenda asked.

“He was sweet as could be, we had so much fun together. After the award ceremony we went to three parties, we were up all night,” she said.

“I envy you, you’re a very lucky girl. Things have happened since you were gone, I lost it with Melissa and now my life is in danger and it looks like we're going to pull the plug on this thing by the end of the week. I need you to talk to your friend Hank everyday to let you know what he hears around the police station. Melissa isn’t aware of your part in what’s going on, but she’s really angry with me and she made a threat that I’m taking very seriously. I’m even carrying my gun with me,” Brenda said.

“Brenda, that sounds serious,” Tiffany said.

“It is serious, Melissa blurted out everything about the operation and now I’m sure she’ll want me killed.”

“My God, I’ll call Hank and see what he might be able to do for us,” Tiffany said.

Tiffany called Hank on her cell phone.

”Hank, it’s Tiffany, I need your help,” she said.

There was a pause and then she answered, “My girl friend is in trouble and we need to meet with you.” Pause. “After work, okay, we’ll see you there, and thanks.”

“We have to meet Hank at Tony’s pizza when you get off work. I’ll meet you there so Melissa doesn’t know we’ve been talking, or she might get suspicious,” Tiffany said.

“Okay, I’ll see you there. I’m sure the bitch will want me to do something for her, but it can wait. Let’s get back to work,” Brenda said.

“Brenda, a word please,” Melissa said when the girls returned.

Brenda went into her office.

“I have a date for you with a very important client tonight and I expect you to treat him well. Do I make myself clear?” she asked.

“As long as I don’t have to sleep with him,” Brenda said.

“Look, I know we’re at each other’s throats, but can’t you sleep with him? Do it once for me?” Melissa asked.

“I told you I won’t and that’s all there is to it,” Brenda replied.

“Fine! Be a bitch, but I'll remember. Be at the hotel by eight and wear something that will excite him.”

Brenda met Tiffany and Hank at Tony’s, before she had to go on her date.

“Hank, this is my friend Brenda Watson, she’s the receptionist at Universal,” Tiffany said.

“It’s nice to meet you, Brenda,” he said.

“It’s nice to meet you too, Hank,” she said.

“Tiffany, I don’t know why you asked Brenda here with you. I thought this was between you and me?” Hank asked.

“Hank, there’s more to this than what I’ve told you and I’m going to have to trust you, call it woman’s intuition, but I know I can. Brenda and I are FBI agents and we’re about to bring down the whole group involved with Melissa. All we need from you is anything you might hear that might help us be one step ahead of the bad guys,” Tiffany said.

“You’re putting me on! You’re not really a model?” Hank said in disbelief.

“Of course I’m really a model. I was an agent first and we didn’t expect things to happen like they did. Brenda’s in trouble and we think they might try to get rid of her. So if you hear anything call me right away, please?” Tiffany said.

“I will. What about you, are you safe?” he asked.

“I’m fine, they think I’m just a model, but Brenda has made waves. They don’t know she’s an agent, but she knows too much now and we’re worried,” Tiffany said.

“I’ll see what I can find out. I have to run now because I’m working a late shift. Don’t worry Brenda everything will work out,” Hank said.

Mike rose and kissed Tiffany as he left.

“He’s cute, now I see why you like him,” Brenda said.

“Is that all you think about, how cute a guy is?” Tiffany asked.

“It doesn’t hurt, especially now. I'd love to have him give me a kiss,” Brenda giggled.

“I never thought I would say this, but don’t you dare kiss him, he’s mine,” Tiffany said.

“My, my, are you telling me you like guys now?” Brenda asked.

“Yes I am, and you’d better keep your hands off Hank,” Tiffany giggled.

“I had my Mario, so I guess it’s only fair that you have your Hank,” Brenda teased.

“I don’t know what’s happening to me Brenda. I never felt this way before, maybe with a girl, but never with a guy. I even hated to be touched by another guy, especially in gym class, but now I want Hank to kiss me, and, and, make love to me. I don’t know why I feel this way, I can’t explain it,” Tiffany said.

“I know how you feel, except you know me, go balls out, and screw the results; just do it. When we became girls, I decided that I would be one no matter what. I’d be one, one hundred percent, no holds barred. I found another person living inside of me and I liked her even more than I liked Matt. She had her feet on the ground and she thought before she leapt. Maybe you’re finding that person too, giving up Tiffany would be a big step. You’ve become famous and the money you’re making I can’t even comprehend. I like Tiffany, she’s out going and fun, where as Dirk was fun to mess with, but unless you got to know him there wasn’t much there,” Brenda said.

“I know what you mean about Dirk. I would have never dated him and I know that sounds crazy, but I do like to have fun. I’ve started to like being Tiffany really a lot and when this is over I have a lot of things to consider before Dirk comes back,” Tiffany said.

“What ever you decide I’ll be with you all the way, we’re in this together. I hope you’ll do the same for me if I get out of this alive,” Brenda said.

“You know I will. I love you Brenda, you’re my sister now,” Tiffany said, and the two hugged.

Hank called Tiffany the next day.

“Hey girlfriend, I have some news for you,” he said.

“Hi, what do you have for me?” she asked.

“There’s been a lot of chatter around the drug unit and a lot of it’s secret, so tell Brenda to be careful. I know some of these guys and they aren’t the nicest people in the world, but I guess being undercover in drug enforcement will do that to you,” he said.

Melissa called Arnold with her decision on Brenda.

“Arnold, it’s Melissa, I’ve made my decision about Brenda. She’s just too much trouble. Have her killed before she makes trouble for us,” Melissa said.

“Okay, I’ll have Jules do it. Set up a date Thursday night at the motel where we did Natalia and I’ll have Jules take care of her there,” Arnold said.

“Thanks baby, see if you can get free this week. I miss you,” Melissa said.

“I miss you too,” he said.

The next morning Melissa, gave Brenda her schedule for the rest of the week.

“Brenda, tonight you are to meet a client for dinner and dancing, dress nicely and tomorrow you have a date with Jules Blum. He’s here from the west coast and only wants a little sex at his motel. Dress sexy, wear one of the outfits I bought for you and meet him at the Flying High motel at the Newark airport, room 129 at eight and be on time because he has a plane to catch,” Melissa said.

“I hope you told him I only give oral sex and nothing more,” Brenda said.

“He’s fine with that, just take care of him,” Melissa said.

Brenda turned and left Melissa’s office. She hated to even be around the woman.

Hank called Tiffany the following day.

“Hey sweetheart,” he said, “Something’s going on, my source says that someone is to be killed and I can only guess that it must be Brenda.”

“Did they say when?” Tiffany asked.

“No, but I’m sure it will be soon,” Mike said.

“I’ll let Brenda know and thanks. I owe you a kiss for this one,” Tiffany said.

“I hope more than one,” Hank said.

“You can count on it,” Tiffany said, as she hung up the phone.

Tiffany called Brenda with the warning.

“Brenda, hi, it’s Tiffany. I just talked to Hank and he said they might try a hit on you soon and for you to be careful,” she said.

“I’m getting that feeling too, Melissa is being very distant toward me and I have a bad feeling about tomorrow night,” Brenda said.

What’s happening tomorrow night?” Tiffany asked.

“I’m supposed to meet some guy over in Newark, and I don’t like the feel of it,” Brenda said.

“Be careful,” Tiffany said.

“I will. I think I’ll call Bill Cline and let him in on what’s going on. Maybe he can have some backup for me,” Brenda said.

“That might not be a bad idea. I’m sure he’ll have a plan, call me tomorrow,” Tiffany said.

“I will. Goodnight.”

Brenda called Bill to see what they might do to protect her.

“Hi Bill, it’s Brenda, I have something to discuss with you. I have a date with some guy tomorrow night in Newark and I think he might be there to kill me.”

“What makes you think that?” he asked.

“I never work out of the city and now Melissa wants me to go there. I have a bad feeling about it,” Brenda said.

“What can you tell me about it?” Bill asked.

“It’s with a man named Jules Blum and it’s at the Flying High motel by the airport in room 129. That’s all I know. Is there anything you can do to help protect me?” she asked.

“I can have backup for you, but when you are in the room you’ll be on your own. I’d like to see if we can set up a microphone and camera before tomorrow night,” Bill said.

“I hope you can. I’ll call you tomorrow just before I go. Goodnight Bill.”

Brenda went home and changed into a nice dress and went on her date. It was the first one she had had that didn’t involve sex. It turned out that her date was gay and just needed some decoration for his arm. It was the first time in a long while that Brenda felt clean when she arrived at home.

Thursday came and there was activity everywhere around the office. Melissa seem especially nervous and kept reminding Brenda about her date that evening.

“Remember be extra good for Jules tonight,” Melissa would say.

“Melissa, you’ve told me that ten times already. What is it with this Jules guy anyway?” Brenda asked.

“He’s a special friend. Just work your magic with him,’ Melissa said.

“Melissa, you worry too much. You know I’ll be good to him,” Brenda said.

“Just be on time, that’s all I ask,” she said.

“I will be.”

Brenda called Bill during her lunch to see what his plan was.

“Bill, hi, it’s Brenda, anything new?” she asked.

“Lots, we found out who Jules is. He’s the next person under Arnold on the task force and he’s a real asshole from what we’ve heard. We weren’t able to put a camera in the room, but we did install a mike so at least we will be able to hear everything that goes on. Make sure you have your gun with you and I can’t stress how important it is for you to be careful. I’ll be in the next room, but he can kill you before we can get into the room so it might be up to you to save yourself. Just remember your training and don’t panic. Be careful Brenda,” Bill said.

“I will and thank you Bill, and for whatever its worth, I’ve enjoyed working with you,” she said.

“I’ve enjoyed you too Brenda and this isn’t the end of our working relationship. I’d like to keep you here permanently after this is over,” Bill said.

“I’ll keep that in mind. See you tonight Bill.”

Brenda called Tiffany to talk one more time.

“Tiffany, hi, it’s me,” Brenda said.

“Hi, is everything alright?” she asked.

“Everything’s fine, I just wanted to tell you that I love you and if I don’t make it through tonight I want you to remember that. You’re my best friend, Tiffany, and I’ve loved every minute of the adventure we’ve been through and I want you to promise me that you will be true to yourself and follow your feelings and not what anyone else expects from you,” Brenda said.

“I love you too Brenda and don’t talk that way, you’ll be fine. Don’t say another word about tonight or you’ll make me nervous and I will be true to myself, who knows, Tiffany might be here for quite a long while,” she said.

“I hope so, I love my girl friend,” Brenda said.

“And you don’t like Dirk?”

“I like him too. It’s just that I like you better. I have to run, I’ll talk to you later.”

It came time for Brenda to go on her date with Jules. She brought her clothes to work with her because she didn’t want Annie to see her dressed like a slut. Brenda changed and remembered that she hadn’t talked to Annie for several days and wanted to hear her voice one more time.

“Annie, hi, it’s Brenda,” she said.

“Brenda honey, what’s wrong?” Annie asked.

“There’s nothing wrong I just wanted to call to let you know I might be late coming home, that’s all,” Brenda said.

“I can hear it in your voice, something is bothering you. Can’t you tell me what it is?” Annie asked.

“I’ll tell you when I get home. I love you, Annie,” Brenda said and hung up the phone before she started to cry. Damn, now I have to fix my makeup all over again. Why couldn’t I just be a normal girl instead of one that risks her life like this, she wondered as she repaired her mascara.

Brenda took a cab to the motel and paid the twenty dollars for the ride. She couldn’t help thinking that her life was worth more than twenty dollars. She walked to the door of room 129 and knocked on the door. The door opened and Brenda had her first glimpse at the man that was supposed to kill her.

“Jules?” she said as she extended her hand.

“You must be Brenda. You’re much prettier than I expected, come in,” he said as he took her hand and led her inside.

“I don’t have much time before I catch my plane, so we might as well get down to business,” Jules said.

“Before we start, have you made the arrangements with Melissa as to payment?” she asked.

“Everything is taken care of,” he said.

“Okay, please lie on the bed. Do you want me to remove your pants or are you going to do it?” she asked.

“I’d like you to do it, I want my money's worth,” he said.

Jules was a real prick. He was just going to kill Brenda, but when he saw how good looking she was, he decided that he might as well take advantage of her before he killed her.

Brenda pulled his pants and underwear down enough to expose his penis and took it in her hand. She didn’t know if he liked dirty talk, so she didn’t say anything and jerked him to erection. She took his penis in her mouth and worked him to climax; it took less than a minute. He came and moaned when he did. His right leg was hanging off the bed and bumped Brenda’s calf when he spasmed in her mouth. She felt something long and hard through the pant leg and surmised that it was a knife, the one he would use to kill her. Her heart went to her throat as the fear surfaced. She pulled back and let his penis fall from her mouth and when she did he grabbed her by the arm.

“That was good whore, but now it's time for the real business that you’re here for,” he said and pulled her back down toward the bed.

Jules reached for the knife and pulled the pant leg up to grab it. Don’t panic, Brenda thought, stay calm, make him let go, you’ve got to get to your purse and the waiting gun.

Brenda looked Jules in the eye and then she spit all of the collected liquid from his enjoyment in his eyes. First there was shock from the maneuver and then stinging from the salt in the liquid. Jules let Brenda’s arm go as he reached for his eyes to rub the liquid out. Brenda jumped back and lurched for her purse and lost her balance on her heels as she did, falling to the floor. Jules jumped from the bed and went toward Brenda, his pants falling to his ankles making it difficult to walk.

“You fucking little bitch,” he screamed in anger, while the translucent liquid ran down his face. “I’ll kill you for that,” he screeched.

Brenda reached for the purse strap and pulled her purse to the floor. Jules was almost on her as she reached in and found the revolver. She pulled the hammer back and pointed it at Jules.

“Stop or I’ll kill you, you son of a bitch,” she said.

“You dumb ass whore, I’m a cop and if you do, you’ll die in prison, so give me the fucking gun,” he said.

“I might be a dumb ass whore, but I’m something else, too, you prick. I’m an FBI agent and do you want to know what else? You’re under arrest,” she spat out in anger.

“You’re arresting me? I don’t think so,” he said and lunged at her.

Brenda pulled the trigger and the gun fired off a round. Jules fell toward Brenda, the knife cutting her arm as she shielded herself from the falling man.

The door to the room shattered open as the hidden agents forced their way in.

“Brenda, are you alright?” asked the first agent though the door.

“I’m alright, he just cut my arm. Get him off me,” she wheezed.

They pulled the now moaning Jules off Brenda.

“Call for an ambulance, he’s hurt pretty bad,” Bill said.

“Let me see your arm Brenda. A couple of stitches and you’ll be fine. I’m sorry we didn’t get in here sooner, we were hoping he would say something about his boss,” Bill said.

One of the agents covered Jules with a blanket. They didn’t want him to go into shock.

“You might die, Jules. We know all about your boss, so would you like to clear your soul before you meet your maker?” Bill asked.

“Please, I don’t want to die,” Jules moaned.

“Tell me who ordered this hit?” Bill asked, as he held a small recorder to Jules’ mouth.

“Arnold and Melissa, they’re the bosses. God, don’t let me die,” he pleaded.

“Who killed Natalia Breshnakov?” Bill asked.

“I did, Arnold ordered me to. My gut hurts, please do something,” Jules moaned.

“Why did you kill her?” Bill asked.

“She came to us to turn Melissa in and didn’t realize we were part of the same group. She had to go, so we brought her here and I cut her throat in the bath tub so the blood would be easy to clean up. God I hurt, please help me,” Jules cried.

Jules’ cell phone rang and Bill flipped it open and looked at the caller ID.

“It's Arnold. Answer it Jules,” he said.

“Hello,” Jules said. Jules was holding the phone so Bill could hear the conversation.

“Is it over?” Arnold asked.

“It’s over,” Jules answered.

“Good, return to the station house and clock out, that will be your alibi if there are any questions later. When you’re done meet Melissa and me at her apartment, we have some things to discuss,” Arnold said and hung up the phone.

“I can’t believe our luck, they’re both waiting at the same place to be gift wrapped. Go pick them up,” Bill said to several agents.

“I wish I could be there to see the look on Melissa’s face when she’s arrested,” Brenda said.

“Don’t worry, you’ll see her at trial. Unfortunately that will probably be a year away, but she’ll get hers,” Bill said.

The ambulance arrived and the attendants entered the room with a gurney and attended to Jules. They looked at his wound and said he would be okay, nothing vital was hit.

“It never fails; the big bad ass killers are the biggest sissies when it comes to pain. Cuff him and go in the ambulance with him, Jack. I’ll take Brenda to the hospital in my car so they can take care of her arm,” Bill said.

Bill helped Brenda to her feet and wrapped a towel around her wound and helped her to his car. Brenda left her weapon for forensics to take and went with Bill.

“You’re one brave woman, Brenda. The things you had to do to take this crowd down just amazes me. You’re one hell of a woman,” Bill said.

“Thanks Bill, for the compliment, but I didn’t do that much,” she said.

“You’re kidding me, without you this would have never been solved. This whole assignment was supposed to be Tiffany’s thing and you’re the one that made it happen. I’m still in amazement. I wish I was twenty years younger so I could ask you to marry me,” Bill said.

“You’re sweet Bill, and if you were twenty years younger I would marry you, but you’re not so I guess you’re going to have to find someone else,” she giggled.

Brenda and Bill arrived at the hospital and Brenda soon had four stitches in her arm. Two would have done the job, but the doctor didn’t want to leave a scar on the sexy looking young girl.

“When you’re ready to have the stitches removed, you come and see me personally,” he said.

“Thank you doctor, I will,” she said.

By the end of the evening, all the members of the crime group were in jail, charged with various crimes. It would be a long time before they would be released.