Kassandra, Woman of Mystery Ch. 05

Intrigue and Deception

Secrets are revealed and the dangers pass.

When I heard Kassandra's voice in my phone saying, 'Hello Todd', I answered, "Hello Mother."

She coughed and said, "Yes, about that, would you and Traci like to come over for dinner?"

I said, "Yes we would, we have a lot to share, it seems. We'll be there soon," and disconnected the call. Then I said, "Traci, Kassandra is home, and she has company, would you like to have dinner with her?"

Traci gave me that thousand-watt smile of hers that said yes, and we went across the hall. When I knocked on the door, it was opened by a beautiful young woman who greeted us with, "Come in, you must be Todd and Traci. I'm Katrina, Mother has told me all about you."

The first thing I noticed about Katrina, was that she was the image of her mother, with the same lithe body, shoulder length curly blonde hair, and piercing blue eyes, only thirty years younger. This of course, I expected. What I noticed next was the manner of her speech. She spoke English without the hint of any accent or dialect. There was no British, Scottish, Irish, Canadian, or any geographic American hint in her speech patterns or inflections as to where she had been living. It was almost as if she had learned to speak the language from a dictionary.

When I saw that Katrina and Traci had settled on the couch and were engaged in 'girl talk', like they had known each other all their lives, Kassandra came out of nowhere, put her arms around me and gave me a passionate kiss. She said, "I'm sorry I disappeared on you Darling. You see, my Katrina was the 'little detail' I needed to take care of.

I guided her into the kitchenette out of earshot of the girls and said, "Darling, you do not need to explain anything to me. You see, I met the two people in Indiana over the holidays that I am certain were the reason you were distracted during our trip home last month and why you disappeared."

When Kassandra looked at me questioningly, I took her by the arm and led her into her bedroom. I closed the door and had her sit on the bed. I sat next to her and continued, "There was a short stocky man with thick bushy eyebrows who said his name was Bob Barton, and a tall slender woman who said her name was Natalie, his wife I think. They both spoke with thick Eastern European accents and asked everyone in our group a lot of questions about you. The only thing any of us said was that you were unable to accompany us on the trip. Honestly, I think their names were fake because they reminded me of Boris and Natasha on the old Rocky and Bullwinkle cartoons."

Kassandra nodded and calmly said, "Actually Todd, they are both ex KGB agents, and their code names were in fact Boris and Natasha. I don't know who they have been working for since the early 1990's when the Soviet Union broke up, but whomever it is, they could be potentially dangerous. Ever since Putin took power in Russia, he divided the remnants of the former KGB into what are now known as the FSC (internal security), and the GIU (International espionage). I noticed Boris and Natasha at the back of the group on the beach last month the day we left, and that was why I was so deep in thought on the way home."

She paused to take a breath, and continued, "The reason I disappeared was to assure the safe return of my daughter from France, where she had been attending a private school in the Alps near the border with Switzerland since she was a small child. She was supposed to come home and start college at Indiana University in Bloomington, but when I saw Boris and Natasha, I knew we had to change our plans. I intercepted her journey enroute to Paris and secreted here with the help of some old friends. I don't know if Boris and Natasha are planning anything, but knew I had to find a secure place to hide my Katrina until I knew for sure that she was safe."

I thought for a moment and asked, "Kassandra, I recently discovered a secluded log cabin off the grid, in the middle of a remote wildlife refuge in Northern Wisconsin. Would a place like that be a safe enough place to hide her while you verify her safety?"

When she asked me how I knew of such a place, I told her about my exploits in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, and all about Ariel. I told her that Traci and I were planning on heading up there early the next morning for a week of sex and photography.

I added, "As much as Ariel hates the government and anything to do with what she calls 'The Man', I am certain that she would love to keep your daughter safe while you deal with 'Boris', 'Natasha', and whomever else in involved."

She kissed me and said, "That could work Todd. Let me make a couple of calls and see what I can arrange. We should have plenty of time, so let's have dinner as a family first, OK?"

We walked back into the main room and saw my sister and Katrina still in a very animated conversation. As Kassandra took a casserole out of the oven, I walked over to Traci and Katrina and said, "Time for dinner ladies."

We all sat down at the snack bar, and ate Kassandra's version of Goulash, which tasted very much like my grandmother's recipe, but was a bit spicier than what I was used to. After dinner when Kassandra and I were doing the dishes and the 'girls' were chatting on the couch, she asked, "Todd, would you spend the night with me? I have really missed Toddy. Katrina could spend the night with Traci, in your apartment. During our trip here, she shared with me that she has yet to be with a man but had become an accomplished cunnilinguist."

I looked at Kassandra and asked, "So your daughter a virgin? Is she waiting for the right man to give her virginity to? By any chance is she the woman you had in mind for me?"

She got very serious and said, "Katrina is her own woman and I don't own her. I hope when she decides to give up her virginity, she will do it for the right reason, and will give it willingly to the man she loves. If that man happens to be you, I will be the happiest woman on this earth."

I kissed her and said, "I understand. I will guard her with my life and obey your wishes."

We walked over to the two young ladies. I took Traci aside and said quietly. "Baby sister, Kassandra needs Toddy tonight. Her daughter has never been with a man, but she does love to eat pussy. If you could take her to our apartment, I think you two would enjoy playing for a few hours."

Then I asked, "Do you remember Boris and Natasha in Indiana?" when she nodded, I said, "Kassandra knows who they are, and says they are dangerous. I offered to sneak Katrina out of town with us and have her stay with Ariel until Kassandra has dealt with the two Russian spies. Does this sound like fun to you?"

I thought my sister would break her neck when she nodded excitedly. When I turned around, Katrina and her mother had just finished talking. Kassandra made a phone call as her daughter walked over to us, and I could tell she was as excited as my sister. They met in the middle of the room in a passionate kiss. And when their embrace broke, they both hugged me.

I gave Traci my extra key and told her to keep her phone close because we might have to leave at a few minutes notice. They both said they would and rushed out the door, closing it behind them. When I turned around, Kassandra was just disconnecting her call, and said, "Everything is being arranged. Sam will call me back when they are ready for us. We've got two or three hours Todd, and Kassie needs Toddy inside her now."

It didn't take long for us both to undress as we went to her bedroom. She was only wearing a dress, and I only wore a tee shirt, 501's and topsiders.

I have mentioned Levi's 501's before in my stories, and the reason I wear is them because they have a button fly that doesn't snag on my pubes or scrotum like a zipper does because I seldom wear briefs or boxers.

Kassandra reclined on her bed and spread her legs. When I lay on top of her, there was no need for foreplay. Toddy was hard, and Kassie was oozing, so he drove into her and our bodies made a clapping sound when we met. For the next two hours we made love and fucked like we had not seen each other in years. Later, as we were resting with her atop me, still connected by Toddy half hard, her phone rang.

When she climbed off me, our uncoupling made a 'slurping' sound, and we both started to laugh. She answered the phone and listened for a short time before talking into the phone in a language I did not recognize. She grabbed a notepad and ballpoint from her nightstand and started taking notes in a shorthand that looked like scribbles with numbers intermixed.

When she disconnected the call, she closed the notebook and said, "The plans are all set, and we have about an hour to kill. At about 1:30AM, Traci and you will need to catch the EL to the loop and walk to the Art Institute parking garage. You will need to access the parking garage by using the exit ramp off E. Jackson, because all the stairways will be locked at that hour. Don't worry about being harassed by anyone, because 'our people' will be watching you."

She paused and said. "Get in your vehicle and leave the passenger side rear door unlocked. Wait until you see a black sedan with blacked out windows pull up in front of you. Flash your headlights twice, no more, no less, then wait. When our men in the car get the all clear, the door will open, and Katrina will get out of the car and she will climb in to yours. When the black car leaves, wait three minutes, then drive the route you took to Wisconsin last month. Do not change your routine, because our people know the route you are taking, and exactly where you are going. You may not notice, you but will be under surveillance for the entire trip. Any change in your routine will be recognized as a distress signal, and our people will intervene."

When I regained my composure, I asked, "On my last trip, I stopped in Oshkosh to buy groceries and fill up with gas. Should I do that as well?"

She smiled and said, "Yes Todd. We will have our own people at the truck stop where you filled up and bought your groceries this time, so don't treat anyone differently. Try to remain calm and not draw attention to them or yourself. By the way, if anyone walks up to you and says 'Marlen', that is a code word, and he or she is one of 'our people', OK?"

I agreed to do as she asked, and then she said, "Let's take a bath Todd, I wanna play!"

We walked into the bathroom and Kassandra sat on the toilet. I walked up in front of her, and we peed together as we had done many times before. Then we shared a bubble bath and created a lot of suds as we fucked in the tub. After we finished, as we were dressing, I hugged her and said, "Thank you for my birthday present Kassandra. I have wanted that camera for years but could never afford it."

She kissed me and said, "That day at Central Camera when I saw the look on your face, I knew I had to buy it for you. When I found out when your birthday was, I wasn't sure I would be here to celebrate it with you, so I made arrangements for you to get it in case I couldn't be here."

Then she said, "We need to go across the hall and get your stuff so that Traci and you can head for the Loop."

When I unlocked the door of my apartment, I heard giggling coming from the bathroom.

When I walked in, and saw Traci and Katrina in the bathtub, covered with suds and playing like small children. While it was obvious that they were naked, the suds covered their boobs, and obscured their nipples. When I cleared my throat, Traci smiled and said, "Hi Big Brother," as Katrina blushed beet red.

I said, "Ladies, we need to get ready to leave for our trip. Get dressed and meet us in the front room, please."

I went into the bedroom and loaded my two cameras and lenses in my backpack, along with film, a hooded sweatshirt, and my phone charger with cord. Then I got down my small suitcase and put three changes of clothes and my toiletries in it. When Traci came into the room dressed only in a towel, I said, "We need to leave in about fifteen minutes and take the EL to the loop, so pack your small suitcase with only the essentials. Remember as I told you, Ariel likes to go buck nekkid, so we will probably be nude most of the time we're there."

When I walked out into the main room, Katrina was already dressed, walked up to me, kissed me and said, "I'm glad you are taking care of me Todd. I know my mother loves you and trusts you enough to keep me safe."

I hugged her and said, "Traci and I will see you soon."

Katrina and her mother left, and as soon as the door shut, Traci walked out of the bedroom fully dressed, wearing my backpack, and carrying both suitcases. I took my backpack and suitcase from her and we left the apartment after I locked it and placed a piece of cellophane tape across the top of the door. As we walked toward the EL station, I noticed several people I had never seen in the neighborhood before but ignored them. There were only three other people on the EL train, and they somehow also looked out of place. I ignored them as well.

The streets in the Loop were quiet at this hour, and the homeless people I noticed all seemed to be dressed a bit better than the ones I had photographed the previous fall. When Traci and I walked down the exit ramp of the parking garage, it was eerily quiet, and when I unlocked and opened the Travelall's doors the noises seemed to echo throughout the structure. I noticed that someone had placed a blanket and pillow on the middle seat and was a little unnerved that someone had been in my vehicle. We got in, shut the doors, and I asked Traci to unlock the passenger side rear door. When she did that, I said, "Traci, our 'passenger will be here soon." She nodded, and we waited silently.

After about ten minutes, a black nondescript sedan with blacked out windows and no license plates pulled up in front of us. I flashed my lights twice as I had been instructed, and we waited patiently.

I know it was only a few minutes, but it seemed like an eternity until the back door opened and a small figure wearing a black trench coat and stocking cap, and carrying a small suitcase, got out of the car and walked directly to the rear passenger door of the Travelall. When the door opened, I caught a glimpse of her face and saw it was Katrina. She got in, closed the door, tossed her suitcase into the rear seat, where it joined Traci's and mine, laid down on the seat, and covered herself with the blanket without saying a word.

I had glanced at my watch as the sedan drove away, and when three minutes passed, I started the engine, put the transmission in first gear, let out the clutch and drove out of the garage. Once we were on Lake Shore Drive, I heard a small voice coming from the back seat that said, "Todd, will I have to lay down and stay covered up for the whole trip?"

I answered, "Only until we get out of the city Katrina. As soon as the traffic thins out, you can uncover the top half of your body, but you should stay laying down at least until we cross into Wisconsin. If I see anyone coming up alongside, I'll tell you to cover up because they may be able to see inside the back seat. When the sun comes up, we'll play it by ear, and I'll let you know what to do. We should be stopping for gas about 10AM, but if you have to stop to use the bathroom sooner, let me know."

She said, "OK Todd, I'm really tired so I think I'll take a nap."

I watched in the mirror as she covered up and drove on through the night. When I passed the northern suburbs and the traffic thinned out, I set the cruise control at the posted speed limit (65mph) and stayed in the right-hand lane as we traveled out of Illinois and into Wisconsin. It was then that I noticed a black sedan that followed us for a while, then passed and drove out of sight. Then another sedan would follow us for a while, pass us and disappear, only to be replaced by another. I assumed that they were our escort, because after the third car passed us, the first one reappeared in my rearview mirror, just as the sun was rising.

They continued the tag-team, until we pulled into the truck stop in Oshkosh. When I parked in front of the gas pumps, I saw sedan number one parked in front of the convenience/grocery store. I told Traci and Katrina that they should visit the ladies room, reached under the front seat, grabbed Grampa's hunting knife in it's sheath and said, "Put this in your purse Traci, just in case you have any trouble. When you get back into the vehicle, take the knife out of your purse and put in under the driver's seat. OK"

Her eyes got big as she nodded but didn't say a word. Then I locked the doors and handed her the keys. She understood that I wanted them to get back in the Travelall when they had finished in the bathroom and lock themselves in.

I filled both fuel tanks and went inside to pay for the gas and stock up on groceries. When I pushed a full grocery cart to the register, I saw a woman wearing the nametag "MARLEN".

She checked my groceries, bagged them, put the bags back in the grocery cart, closed her register, and followed me out to the Travelall. When we got there, I saw that Katrina was covered up in the back seat, and then Traci rolled down the window and handed me the keys.

Marlen helped me load the groceries into the two coolers, then used her keys to unlock the outdoor cooler. She handed me four bags of ice that I poured into the coolers, and a slip of paper. She said, "Sonny, you should probably follow this route into the park. That way you won't pass the Ranger's Station."

She shook my hand, and when I got in the Travelall, I noticed that sedan number three was now parked where sedan number one was parked when we arrived. About ten miles up the road, I saw sedan number two appear in my rearview mirror. The tag team continued until we turned onto the back road that Marlen's note had directed me to. I would not see our escorts after that.

This route was in fact a short cut to Ariel's cabin, and by 2PM, we were driving up the dirt road to the secluded log cabin. When I stopped in front of the it, I told Traci and Ariel to stay in the vehicle. I got out and knocked on the door. I heard a familiar voice that sounded quite irritated, say, "Get your ass in here Todd, you better be alone."

When I opened the door, I was looking down the business end of a double-barreled shotgun, with both hammers pulled back. I stepped in slowly and closed the door behind me, raised my hands and said, "Ariel, I'm not alone. I've got my sister and another young woman with me, and they both love to eat pussy."

That made her laugh and she eased the hammers down and lowered the barrel. Then she said, "Todd, what the fuck are all those Feds doin' crawlin' all over my woods?"

It was then I noticed that Ariel was dressed like Calamity Jane, all in buckskin, and was wearing a gun belt with what looked like two blue Colt '45 revolvers in the holsters. 'Damn,' I thought, 'this woman is loaded for bear'.

When my heart stopped pounding, I said, "They aren't Feds, Ariel, the young woman with Traci and I is Kassandra's daughter Katrina, and the men in the woods are private security contractors who work for Kassandra."

We walked out of the cabin together, and quickly escorted Traci and Katrina into the cabin. Once inside, Ariel put her guns away, and stripped out of her buckskins. When Traci and Katrina saw what our host had done, they both stripped and the three formed a group hug. Finally, Ariel said, "I recognize you from Todd's photographs Traci, I can see the family resemblance. And Katrina, if you look anything like your mother, I can tell why Todd is in love with her."

I left the three of them alone to 'get acquainted' and started carrying our belongings into the cabin. After six trips, I had all the bags and the two coolers inside and the vehicle locked.