Nude to Seal the Deal Ch. 01

"Wow Mrs. Hayes, you are really beautiful. Were you a model?"

"Oh I could never do anything as daring as modeling. Dennis and I met in college."

As Tina chatted with her hostess, she became less and less self-conscious. Before long she Ae-Cha, Betty and Zoe were chatting like old friends. Zoe knew some positively raunchy but hilarious jokes. Betty shared gossip about some of the famous people she had met, awing the other women. When Tina joined Ae-Cha for part of her swim, she realized that this was the very first time that she had ever gone skinny dipping. Tina recalled that during their honeymoon, Dennis had wanted to sneak into the hotel pool at three in the morning and swim in their birthday suits but Tina had shot the proposal down. "Perhaps Dennis DID have a good idea," she thought to herself.

The four women were so caught up in conversation with each other that the sun had begun to dip towards the ocean before they all returned to the house. Almost immediately the men came out of their confab. It was just in time for dinner.

Following Wilbur Parks' seating chart, Tina found herself seated between Eric and Phillip. On the opposite side of the table Dennis sat between Zoe and Ae-Cha. Wilbur and Betty sat at the ends of the table.

"As to how you are seated," said Wilbur Parks, "I like to mix things up a bit. My company thrives on spontaneity and diversity. Yes, I know that I am a stereotypical white millionaire CEO, but I take pride in the fact that those under me represent almost exactly the racial makeup of the United States. I like that Wilton Enterprises has connections and alliances with various minority companies. I like VERY much that its future leadership will be of a younger generation without the hangups and prejudices one tends to find in folks my age. Also, you all no doubt know your significant others very well. Seating you this way gives you all a chance to strike up new friendships. After dinner we will play some more games to bring everyone out of their shells. I want the company that represents me to understand me thoroughly and for me to know them inside and out."

He hoisted his wine glass and the others followed suit. "To the adventure of self knowledge!"

The other raised their glasses. If some were less than enthusiastic in echoing his words, Wilbur Parks was polite enough to not notice it. The dinner was spectacular. By now Tina was used to the nude butlers and maids, so that their presence did not distract her from enjoying the meal. Tina could not remember a tastier repast. Not even the restaurants in Europe provided as delicious food. Tina found herself making small talk with Eric and Phillip. It was a pleasant experience as each vied to hold her attention. She was relieved that everyone had napkins draped across their laps. As he reached for his fork, Eric's hand briefly brushed Tina's hip and thigh. She was not quite sure it was an accident. Up close he was very handsome indeed. She adored Dennis, but some small part of her envied Zoe Eric.

As dessert was served Wilbur Parks manipulated some buttons on his chair and a spot light appeared over Ae-Cha. The table fell silent.

Breaking the silence Walter Parks stated "I want to introduce you all to one of my favorite games. It is called four questions. I will ask four penetrating personal questions of the subject in the spotlight. I believe that I have a fine nose for detecting bull shit. If I believe that you are being truthful with me the heat is off and the spotlight moves on to another person. If I think you are lying I will demand a humiliation. It may be very small or very great depending upon how honest I feel you are being. My last media company objected to continuing to play the game with me, but then again they were a pack of pathological liars. Shall we begin?"

Tina could tell that the perplexed looks upon Phillip's and Dennis's face that this parlor game was unexpected and not to their liking. Still the promise of the contract prevented them from objecting.

"Ae-Cha my sweet, did you marry me for my money?"

Without missing a beat the beautiful Korean woman replied, "At first, dearest husband I was primarily interested in your wallet but now I adore you."

"That is the wonderful thing about you my little minx," deadpanned Wilbur parks, "I can never tell just how much of that is true. In any event you passed question one."

Parks' second question was, "You are in charge of the magazines for women that I publish in Korea, Japan, and China, do you think I give you enough autonomy?"

"Your control is not in question but I DO feel that I have final say over what is published."

"Well I know that answer is the truth. I have never negated one of your decisions even when that issue we will not mention cost me 5,000 subscribers."

"Now for a fun one. Who was your first?"

Ae- Cha glared at her husband. But answered "It was Chang-Ho my music tutor, I was sixteen he was thirty. You know this, dearest."

Yes I do wife but I love that glare of indignation you flash every time I ask you. Now who is the most handsome man seated at this table?"

"You want me to say Eric, your son, but the answer that is most accurate is Mr. Dennis Hayes."

Tina stared at Ae-Cha and Wilbur Parks slack jawed. She was already dreading her turn in the

spotlight.

"I am afraid that we have played this game too often, sweet heart. You play very well."

The spotlight moved to Betty Wilton.

"Lovely, Mrs. Wilton, have you ever had cosmetic surgery?"

Betty met the question head on and replied, "I think, Mr. Parks that you will find very few women of my age and financial background who have not had some work done."

"What is your greatest regret?"

"That Phillip and I never had children of course. But that has not mattered much since Tina and Dennis entered our lives."

"When did you lose your virginity, Mrs. Wilton?"

Betty was not going to back down. Tina envied Betty's resolve as she replied, "Not that it is any of your business, Mr Wilton, but I was seventeen years old, it was summer vacation and he was an Atlantic City, lifeguard."

Wilbur Parks eyed Betty from across the table. "If I didn't know better, I would assume Mrs. Wilton that you have played this game many times before."

"No, Mr. Parks, I am just a blunt woman."

"Last question, how often do you and your husband make love?"

That question brought a flush to Betty's face. She shot Wilbur Parks a nasty look and replied, "Phillip and I get horizontal whenever we can. We are not on a 'schedule' but since you seem interested unseemly things, Phillip and I last made love two days ago. He pretended to be a Confederate office and I was a captured Union spy. Shall I provide more details Mr. Parks?".

"No, Mrs. Wilton I believed your every word. If your husband is as honest with me, he will have no problems winning my contract."

Tina watched simultaneously enthralled and appalled as the spotlight made its way about the table. Zoe was next and answered similar questions to those Betty had been asked. Wilbur parks did not like how Zoe answered one question so he ordered her to either physically kiss his ass or stand on her head in a corner of the room for four minuets. Zoe did not hesitate a moment to make her way to the corner.

Over the next passage of time, Tina heard Phillip confess to a long ago affair with one of his secretaries. She heard Eric state that "Tina Hayes has the finest body I have ever seen." She heard her own husband admit that he liked to be dominated by his wife and then, to her dread, the spotlight fell upon her.

To Tina the light was unnerving. She seemed to suddenly be in an alien landscape of blank whiteness. It was like driving your car into a sudden fog bank. Eventually her eyes adjusted to the light and she saw Wilbur Parks smirking at her.

"You don't shave your privates, Tina. Why not?"

To her horror Tina heard herself answering the question honestly. "When I was fourteen I had to be shaved for an operation. It was very humiliating for me and now I am afraid that if I shave I will be reminded of that childhood trauma."

Tina could not believe she had just spilled a personal detail she had only ever shared with her husband.

"What is the kinkiest thing a attractive young couple like you and Dennis do on a regular basis?".

Tina wanted an answer any answer than the truth to cross her lips. Nonetheless she replied.

"Periodically I lock my husband up in a chastity cage."

The next question was a welcomed softball. "Is this your first experience with nudism?"

"Yes, yes it is."

"Last question Tina, how many lovers have you had?"

"Oh God, four, but all before Dennis."

The spotlight went out and Wilbur parks was beaming from ear to ear. "Unfortunately, Tina all of your answers were genuine. Frankly, I'm disappointed. I had hoped to make you atone for lying by planting some kisses on my lips. Oh well."

Wilbur Parks then stood up and said. "Thank you for indulging me. I DID NOT play this game with my previous media company on a regular basis. I hope that you can forgive that lie. I just wanted you all to be a truthful mindset. I will probably never put you on the spot like that again. I'm a prick but not THAT big a prick. I do find that little personality test does allow me to separate the wheat from the chaff. I think that my company and yours will make a beautiful partnership."

"Well, I will drink to that!" exclaimed Phillip.

After many toasts Wilbur led his guests out onto the beach and pointed out various constellations and told the legends behind them. Dennis and Tina hugged each other against the chill, but it was not very cold. They soon found themselves locked in a very deep romantic embrace. Tina noted a brief time that they were apart, that Phillip and Betty and Zoe and Eric were also deeply kissing. Ae- Cha moved progressively closer to her husband until she was in his arms.

"The lecture must end professor. These people have to get ready for bed!" she kissed Wilbur, took charge of the situation and ordered everyone back into the house. A short time later Dennis and Tina were in their room. They had not stopped kissing the entire time. After she and her husband shared a long wonderful shower, Tina was more than ready for sex. The anger she had felt for her husband was a thing of the past, however she still intended to punish her husband when they returned home. The fact that she had brought no nightclothes suddenly did not matter.

"You know, Dear," cooed Tina as Dennis kissed his way down her body, igniting her passions,"I think Wilbur Parks knew exactly what he was doing in asking us all of those questions. Every couple in this house is, no doubt, making love tonight. I wonder what the rest of this week will reveal about all of us."