Lights on room 69. Tonino goes to the telephone and dials the reception . Time indicating 11am the day after.
— Tonino:” Hi . Would like to book a massage for an hour . Must be a woman and pretty . Choose well . How long ? “ .
— Voice from loudspeakers: “ she will be with you shortly . “. ( Tonino starts lowering the lights to create a romantic atmosphere . He goes to the mirror and start to fix himself with make up . He combs his hair and start spraying Aqua di Gio on himself and around the room and bathroom . The door bell rings . Tonino opens it ajar and sees two women .).
— Tonino:” I booked for one masseuse not two ! “.
— Voice from behind the ajar door :” I am only the Chaperone . Will be back to take her in an hour . These are our Hotel rules. Now go and lie on the bed . Don’t worry she knows her way around .” . ( Enter Anika , wearing a red wig and sun glasses . She plays the part of the masseuse. Tonino goes and lies on the bed . )
— Tonino:” Shall I take off all my cloth ? “.
— Masseuse:” Just keep your slip .( masseuse approaches Tonino and start measuring Tonino from head to toe . ).
— Tonino ( surprised) “ I asked for a massage, and not to order a tailor-made suit . “
— Masseuse:” Just keep quiet and relax.Let me do my job.”
—Tonino:” ( admiring her ) Can you take off your sunglasses so I can see your pretty eyes.( masseuse removes her sunglasses. Tonino makes a flirtatious eye contact but she doesn’t respond. ) What do you think of my body ? “ .
— Masseuse:” From the feel, I would say muscular . “
— Tonino:” What do you mean by muscular. Don’t be shy . Look at me ! “ .
—- Masseuse:” I can’t . I am blind . “. ( Tonino is shocked. Tears come down his cheeks . Instead of relaxing , he becomes tense and the masseuse noticed that. ) would you like me to stop ? ( Tonino doesn’t answer) In this town , and to find work for the handicaps, only blind people are allowed to practice massage . “. ( The door bell rings . The masseuse leaves . Tonino is stone stunned ,lying naked on his bed. ).
TO BE CONTINUED.