"In the Navy" by Johnh126 ( from silencedsentry Yahoo )

[esercito sconfitto]

Story - In the Navy
johnh126
Feb 10, 2018

Part One of my story. Hope it is of interest.


IN THE NAVY - PART ONE

The taxi stopped in front of a large rambling brick building. Natalia paid the driver while Anna got out, set their suitcases on the pavement, and looked around. They had arrived at the only hotel in town, late in the afternoon, in the centre of Valograd, a drab town on the Sergistan coast. Both women wore light jackets over summer dresses that now felt insufficient for the cooler air after their flight. Thankfully, a uniformed young man soon appeared to carry their cases and they hurried inside to reception.
Once in their room on the fifth floor they unpacked and hung up their clothes before sitting down to relax. Anna, stretched out on her bed, yawning. “I’m hungry. How about we see what the menu is like downstairs?”

They had noticed signs directing guests to a restaurant while checking in. “Fine with me. Let me freshen up first,” Natalia eased herself up and headed for the bathroom.
A short while later they emerged from the room and headed for the lifts. Natalia had changed into a baby blue mini dress with navy blue court shoes and bag while Anna was in a pink blouse and black ski pants that disappeared into black Chelsea boots.

The restaurant was quite busy but they did not need to wait for a table. They enjoyed their meal and took up the waiter’s suggestion of moving to the adjacent bar for a drink.
“I think we can let our hair down a bit,” Anna ventured as they waited to be served at the small bar.

“A bit...” smiled Natalia. “We have to make a good impression tomorrow”.
“Of course. Just two.”

They eventually got their drinks and were about to look for a table in the dimly-lit bar when Anna became aware that a woman standing beside them was looking at her.
“Excuse me but I couldn’t help overhearing. Can I ask where you are from?”

Anna stared at the tall blonde. “We…”
“Are from Grovakia,” added Natalia.

“Really? I thought so. So am I.”
She beamed a warm smile. “I didn’t expect to meet anyone from home here. What a surprise!”

“I suppose.” agreed Anna. “It must be at least five hundred miles to here.”
“I’m glad to meet someone from home. This place seems so dull.” said the blonde.

“The hotel…?”
“No. The town!” The blonde frowned. “Although I’ve only been here one day so far...”

“What are you doing here? Holiday?” asked Natalia.

“Oh, I’m here on business. My partner and I are looking to set up an office here.” replied the blonde then whispered conspiratorially, “I don’t think anyone comes here on holiday.”
“What are you here for?”

“Business too”, said Natalia.

“Hope you’re not the competition”, laughed the blonde, then, “Why don’t you join us?” as she gestured over to a corner booth.

Anna smiled, “Thanks. We’d like that.”

On reaching the table, the blonde introduced her partner Olga, a long-haired brunette in a black shift dress and heels. “And I’m Edita.”

The women chatted over drinks, talking about all sorts, including unfavourably comparing Sergistan to Grovakia, getting on well, until Natalia said they really should be going as they had an early start in the morning.

Olga looked disappointed. “Oh, I’ve been having such a good evening I didn’t realise the time!” She looked at her watch. “Just one more. Our treat. Celebrating our good fortune in meeting our new friends from home!”

Anna and Natalia exchanged glances. “Well…” but Olga had already stood up and was looking for a member of staff.

“There’s no waiter when you need one. I’ll order at the bar to save us waiting,” as she strode off.

Anna and Natalia exchanged resigned looks but were not really bothered because they were having such a great conversation with these two outgoing and interesting women.

Eventually Olga returned with a tray of drinks. “They are so slow in here. Brought them over myself…”

A toast was proposed and the ladies carried on chatting.

Anna felt a bit light-headed. Edita saw her looking distracted. “Are you OK?”

“Hmm? I… I feel a bit tired.” She laughed, “This really should be my last…”

Edita smiled. “Oh, it is, don’t worry. Olga’s paid the bill so we’re going soon.”

Natalia heard this as if through a cloth. Muffled. She sat back in her seat and tried to focus on her new friends. Edita was such a nice person. She noticed Edita staring so smiled at her and got what looked like a big grin in return. Edita must like her as much as she did.

“Had a nice night Natalia?”

“Hmmm. Yes… this … such a lovely evening… and you…”

“Well I don’t feel so happy Natalia.” The other woman’s words filtered through the cotton wool surrounding her senses.

Sadness came over Natalia’s face. “Oh…?”

“We are about to say goodnight and I feel that I don’t know much about you.”

“I…”

“I’ve told you so much about me haven’t I?”

Natalia nodded.

“I don’t think that’s fair,“ she pouted slightly. “You know all about my business but you haven’t said why you’re here…”

“I’m sorry… It’s…”

Edita rested a hand on Natalia’s knee. “I know you want to be friends.”

Natalia stared into Edita’s eyes intently.

“Well… friends trust each other. They are open with each other. You trust me, don’t you…?”

Natalia nodded vigorously.

“Good. I’m feeling happier now. We are such close friends we’d do anything to help each other, wouldn’t we?” Edita shot a glance at Olga, who smiled briefly. She was watching Anna. The drug that Olga had slipped into the two women’s drinks on the way back from the bar had taken effect… Anna was feeling so happy and relaxed. So pleased that her best friend Olga was sitting close by…

“Now.” Edita brushed stray strands of hair away from Natalia’s face. “Who are you here to see?”

Natalia struggled to think. Why was she in Valograd? Oh yes. “We are visiting… the naval base tomorrow…”

“Really? That’s sounds interesting…” prompted Edita. “What’s happening there?”

“We… we are guests of the Sergistan Navy…” Natalia felt so happy that she was able to show Edita that she wasn’t being unfriendly. Through the fog of the drug she could just make out her smiling face.

“Oh! You must be important.”

Natalia briefly wondered why everything was so soft and hazy but answered, “No. Not important… Exchange visit… Once a year… someone…”

Edita scooted over to Olga. “I think it’s time to take our friends upstairs,” she whispered. “The other looks… co-operative…?”

Anna looked semi-conscious. Olga smiled again. “She’s got a briefcase with her. And she’s going to tell me the combination…”

They stood up, telling their victims that it was time to get to bed. Both had to be helped to their feet and their handbags given to them. They led them to the lift next to the bar, rather than going to the main lifts at reception. More discreet, although they did pass a maid checking the contents of a cleaning cupboard. Once in the lift Olga asked for their room key, to help them get in and settled for the night.

Edita went in first, quickly scanning the room for any surprises. There were none. Nobody was there. The women had a twin bedroom with en suite bathroom. Everything was neat and tidy, as she expected.

Anna and Natalia kept apologising; mumbling how embarrassed they were about their drunken condition.

“Don’t be silly. You had a long journey and it’s late. It’s caught up with you, that’s all”, reassured Edita. “We’ll stay for a short while to make sure you’re OK.”

Anna rested her hands on Edita’s shoulders. “Oh, you… are so kind…”

Edita brushed her hand against Anna’s cheek. “Us Grovakians should stick together. Especially in strange places.”

Each was helped to sit on the couch near the window.

Olga knelt in front of them. “Let’s get these shoes off, shall we?”

That done, she sat down on the end of a bed, facing the two befuddled women, as Edita did likewise on the other.

“We’ll be going shortly. Before we go though,” Edita asked Natalia, “You must tell us more about your exchange visit. Olga would love to hear all about it too…”

Natalia told them that they had planned an early night, not that she was complaining about bumping into two new friends, as they were due at the base at 08:00.

Anna interrupted, mumbling, “What time… is it…?”

Olga waved her hands dismissively, “Oh, there’s plenty time yet. We’ll make sure you get some rest and are out of here promptly.”

“How will you get to the base?” asked Edita.

“Taxi.”

“Have you booked one?”

Anna shook her head, “In morning...”

“We can give you a lift there. Can’t we Olga?”

Olga smiled, “It’s the least we can do, after ‘leading you astray’ tonight.”

Edita, “I obviously don’t know the way, but I have a map. I’d like to check the route before I go to bed though. Do you have directions?”

Both saw Anna cast a glance at the wardrobe.

“Do you?” pressed Edita.

Olga stood up, smoothing her dress. “Are they in the briefcase you were talking about?”

Anna leant forward, trying to raise herself from the couch, only for Edita to press a hand on her shoulder. “Olga can get it. We don’t want you falling over now, do we?”

Anna stared at her, trying hard to focus. These girls were so helpful. But… she had been told to keep the case secure. She looked across to Natalia for support, but she seemed barely conscious. Even Natalia didn’t know the…

“Combination?” said Olga, playfully dangling the briefcase that she had found in the bottom of the wardrobe.

Anna’s head was spinning as a result of her trying to stand. Edita saw the strained conflict on her face and forced herself to keep a smirk from appearing on her own.

Olga knelt in front of Anna, who could only get as far as leaning forwards without the room spinning.

Olga gave her a pleading smile, “Will you open it for me? Please…?”

Anna’s flimsy resolve gave way at that, “Of course.” She started clumsily moving the four number dials on the top of the case, while Olga held it for her, making sure she saw what they were set to.

With a click, the lock sprang open, Olga accidentally on purpose letting the case topple forward, spilling its contents on the floor. “Oh no. I’m sorry Anna.”

Anna had tried to catch the case but had only succeeded in crumpling to the floor beside it. She felt stuck in candy floss, unable to lift even her head from the carpet. Natalia missed this as she was now unconscious.

At this, Olga and Edita changed demeanour. Both reached into their handbags to find a bundle of straps then helped each other move their targets on to the beds. Picking one girl each, Olga and Edita stripped both down to their underwear then started securing the straps to the unresponsive women.

Anna vaguely felt hands moving over her and as her consciousness faded she felt more and more confined. She heard voices in the distance but could not understand what was being said.

“Yes. Their uniforms are in the wardrobe.”

“Better gag them too.”

“I was just about to.”

Olga came back from the bathroom with a large bath sponge. Cutting it in half, she handed one piece to Edita then stuffed hers into Anna’s mouth, filling it. Edita handed her one of Natalia’s tan stockings and she wrapped that tightly round Anna’s head to hold the gag in. Both looked at their handiwork. The two captives lay trussed up on their beds, arms pinned to their sides, legs tight together and mouths bulging slightly.

“Good work. Let’s go through their documents before sorting out the uniforms,” Olga beamed.

As she turned towards the couch there was a knock on the door. Both froze…