06.2 The Virago

Jeff Lonnell sat beside his desk and scribbled on a piece of paper. Scratched some lines and shoved pages of a Model Application Form and a Photography Consent Form. She had a glance at them and nodded. He told the clerk, “Get these typed. We sign now and get started.”

“Is this all necessary?” asked Natalia.

“It is very necessary,” responded Jeff, “I will use them if I find it appropriate. On the other hand, I tell you very frankly, our audience cannot accept your pictures in our journal. Don’t feel bad about it. This is the world we live in. I do like you. You look great. If I may put it bluntly, you are the futuristic ‘virago’ we ought to see.”

Natalia underwent an hour doing makeups and hair, removing those red lipsticks. She entered the studio in a white robe. Underneath she wore a cornflower blue, spandex-polyester, high-cut thong and an of the shoulder bra, in white tennis shoes, her hair loose and wavy.

In the photo shoot, she posed in every angle she was instructed to hold. As an inexperienced model who tried one day, she remained tense with a blunt expression on her face. She got a pair of skinny legs, firm tight skin, padded fake tits and cheeky glutes.

Jeff Lonnell was best at his profession, “We are missing a little stimulation. Miss Phol, do you mind giving us a little arousal look! A sensation of excite!”

Natalia agreed reluctantly, “In changeroom!”

“Please!”

She sat down and closed her eyes to think about the last time she had sex. Valerie and a frisking wind that blew up her legs. She reappeared in a towel wrap and on the set. When she dropped the towel, everyone stared. The cameramen, the gaffer, the clerk and all in shock. “Roll on!” cracked Jeff Lonnell.

After the photoshoot, Jeff sat down to interview her. She told him about her kickboxing career coming to a close.

Sarin Pholporn, better known as ‘Mono’, holds 3 WAKO San Diego Championship titles, 5 Breakforce titles, 1 California Championship title and 16 junior titles while in Hawaii. Her record stands at 60 Wins, 46 by Knockouts, 33 Losses and 6 Draws. 

“Sounds fascinating. Is it a huge achievement in terms of kickboxing?

“It is as far as I can tell,” replied Natalia, “At my age of 27, it is quite significant. I didn’t get a chance from an international championship.”

“I will do a little research on kickboxing and this article will announce your retirement. Whom can I call to verify on your record?”

“Lupe, Tony Estrada. I have his number. He’s my coach at Breakforce.”

“Finally, what is the reason you decide to retire?”

“You can’t fight in the rings all your life bearing injuries,” she said, “I have had a broken toe and damage in the brains. Still, in California, there’s a good chance. It pays well. My big reason is but a gender issue. I want to transform into a woman. They will not let me fight with women. I always fight with men.”

“That explains everything,” Jeff adjourned this interview. “Thank you, Miss Phol. I will send you all that I have promised.”

“Thank you.”

Streets were quiet and empty when she came out of the building after sunset. It was a cold windy Thursday night.

At the lawyer’s office in Hammond City, Justin Carmen received documents in a UPS bag. He was already briefed on the phone by Jacob Lawrence who was briefed by Jadon Quinn. The text in the file described Natalia Phol attached with a photograph. Born as Sarin Pholporn in Hawaii on 24^th January 1962. Twenty-seven years old co-owner and operative of Teep Lab, a private investigator, Muay Thai champion in San Diego, drives a dark, shadow blue Ford Bronco II with a license plate; 2NPT975. Sex and ethnicity; transgender – Asian. Taking an interest in the Crape-Myrtle case.