Babette; Hiding In Plain Sight
It was during my
fourth period English class when the principal’s secretary entered
the classroom and talked to the teacher. I was summoned to go with
her, immediately I wondered what I had done wrong, my guilty
conscious really getting to me. In the principal’s office I met
another lady who looked vaguely familiar. She hugged me while putting
her finger to my lips.
It was Lizabeth,
a friend of Dad’s from a few years ago. Although still recognizable
she looked so much different than the last time I saw her. Her long
hair the first difference, the light blonde hair color and the
heavier makeup adding to the difference. In my previous encounters
with her she hardly wore any makeup, possessing a head of brunette
hair. Now she looked like she had just stepped off the runway.
“Your Mom got
held up in traffic, I am here to take you to your Doctor’s
appointment. They called your Mom earlier, wanting to see you right
away, something to do with the blood tests they took last week.”
She shook hands with the principal thanked him and we were on our
way. Her fingers brushing my lips, hinting for me to keep quiet until
we were alone.
I wonder what
dear old Dad did this time to necessitate the cloak and dagger
routine. She pointed to an empty desk as we left, so I put my books
there, now I knew it was serious, I will most likely not be back to
this school ever.
Once in the car
she remained quiet, driving down the street to a gas station where
she stopped, parking to the side and went in to get something to
drink. She pointed to a bag mouthed get changed, look for bugs and
left me. I grabbed the bag, went into the restroom, locked the door
and changed outfits. I was surprised to find panties and a dress. Not
what I was expecting, but knew better than to protest. It did make me
wonder though at what lay ahead for me.
As I removed my
clothes I felt the seams and any material thicker than one layer on
my clothes that I was taking off. Since Lizabeth was here to take me
away I checked for tracking devices or any other planted bugs. Sure
enough I found a tracking device in the shoulder seam of the sweat
shirt I was wearing. I took the shirt, bundled it up some and stuffed
it in a box then set it by the door. The rest of my clothes went into
the garbage can, along with my sneakers and socks. I buried them deep
in the pile of garbage, it would take someone quite determined to
find the clothes.
I slipped the
panties on, then the dress. I got some delightful shivers as the
dress slid down my body. The dress was a simple shift dress, but made
from some silky material. A perfect fit, it hugged my chest and hips
and tapered slightly at my waist. I released the scrunchie on my
ponytail finger combing my hair until it was spread out over my
shoulders, the scrunchie going on my wrist. The shoes in the bag were
a pair of flip flops, although very feminine as they were adorned
with flowers.
So on they went,
then I unlocked the door and exited. I took the box with me finding a
pickup truck parked nearby and placed the box in the back. Whoever
was trying to keep track of me might be in for quite a lengthy trip.
I walked back to
the car but now saw it parked to the side of the station. As I walked
that way another car pulled up and lowered the passenger side window.
It was Lizabeth so I quickly entered the car and she drove off, back
in the direction we came from.
She asked if I
had found any bugs in the restroom, I smiled and pointed to the truck
that was leaving the station now, heading away from us. She explained
the first car she had borrowed for half an hour from a friend, this
one is hers. We drove about a mile then entered a Wally World parking
lot. She parked way away from the store and filled me in on what had
happened.
Dad is an
independent contractor, doing various jobs for some governmental
agencies or very large corporations. In plain terms spying on people
or other companies to get information the parties would rather stayed
private. He was good at his job, never lacking any number of job
offers, the only problem was selecting ones that paid well and he
could walk away from afterward. Ones regarding the drug trade were
especially dangerous, those people were not above murdering someone
to keep their business profitable and secure.
At some point in
time Lizabeth was paired with him and they became friends. When her
daughter got older she retired from the business, preferring to be a
full time Mother to her daughter. On several occasions when Dad
miscalculated in his choice of jobs she appeared and withdrew me from
the equation till things calmed down. Today, just one more instance.
Dad and I have
moved many times, in fact I lost count when we approached twenty. New
house, new school and new friends were not foreign to me, almost an
everyday occurrence. Then we have the many varied names I have gone
by over the years. It is real hard to remember your current name when
you have used more than one during the last few months. I ended up
writing the current name on my notebook, when role was called I
always looked at my notebook before answering.
Lizabeth caught
me mid-thought wanting me to listen to her carefully. Dad’s latest
assignment turned out to be a fake, some people who wanted to
eliminate him had set up the fake assignment, hoping he would choose
this particular job. Once he showed up, they gave him fake
information to pursue, acting on what they gave him Dad found himself
in a strange house, his avenues of escape non-existent.
Due to his
considerable expertise he slipped through an air conditioning vent to
an outside exit, then vanished. A short while later while he was
still in the area he heard a loud explosion, the house he was in now
reduced to rubble. He made tracks, hoping no one would see him, but
instead presume he was killed in the explosion.
He slipped out of
the country, to another friend’s house in Europe and is held up
there till he can ascertain if they think he is dead before he does
anything further. He did not want to come home, in case he was being
followed. He is presuming that there is a watch out for his son, the
same people not wanting to leave any loose ends.
Maybe I have been
told some of what he has done, so to find me and eliminate me is the
preferred means of handling a potential problem. Lizabeth thinks the
bug was planted by one of my school friends, in exchange for some
small favor from persons unknown, probably during a PE class.
“So daughter of
mine, what would you like for dinner, we can pick up some takeout,
then head home to share it with Cynthia.” The daughter of mine
delivered with quite a smirk on her face. I let out a huge sigh, oh
to be a daughter to Lizabeth for real what a treat. “She will be
glad to see you again, especially dressed the way you are now.”
I groaned, but
knew it was for the best. I wonder how long it will be this time
before I can see Dad again, the last time we had to be split up it
was almost six months before we were reunited. A very long six months
for me. Again I was with Lizabeth, she was like a mom to me treating
me as a son with me never wanting anything except her love. I got
that in spades.
When we pulled up
to a Chinese place Lizabeth gave me money to go in and get the food,
a bigger grin I seldom have seen on her face. I decided to be the
dutiful daughter and get Mom, Cynthia and I our dinner. I was waited
on, remembering the choices that everybody liked in their Chinese
food. It isn’t that we have not lived together before, so
remembering what everyone liked was not hard. Back to the car, laying
the food on the seat and then smoothing my skirt and sliding my butt
into the car. I got a look from Lizabeth, for which I stuck out my
tongue in response, then I started giggling.
At the door to
their house I was attacked by Cynthia, wanting to see what I was
wearing then hugged like I had been gone for years. With two
teenagers the food didn’t last long, to hell with feminine diets.
Cynthia wanted me in her bedroom to catch up on our lives, Lizabeth
wanted me with her as we decide what to do to keep me out of sight.
Needless to say Lizabeth won the discussion this time.
Cynthia wanted to
stay and listen, but to do so she had to promise to keep her mouth
shut, something very hard for a teenage girl. As things were
discussed I could see her mouth twitching, then when we got to my
possible choices for disguise, it was more of a matter of controlling
the giggling. Finally Lizabeth had enough of her antics, so sent her
to her room, I would be available to be interrogated after a decision
had been made. Of course, on the way out the door Cynthia pouted like
she had been treated so wrong.
Once Lizabeth and
I were alone she asked about my Spanish. Right then I knew another
move was in the works, this time south of the border. I did well in
Spanish, maybe needing to spend a little time using it every day, to
iron out any problems. It was decided we would speak it exclusively
around the house, until it was time to move.
Lizabeth wanted
me to keep quiet about the move to Cynthia until we were getting
packed. She is not as clued in as to possible scenarios as I was, and
Lizabeth wanted to keep it that way. I presumed Lizabeth and daughter
was going to be moving in with us, or us with them, a fact that I was
quite pleased with. I always thought Dad and her had something
between them, Dad just never allowing anything to develop because of
the risk in his job. Maybe Dad is going to quit, I myself would love
to have a full time parent of either sex, a wish of mine for years,
but to have two parents again, be still my heart.
Lizabeth showed
me a website, a beauty salon business showing all the things that
they could do to make a male look like a female in looks and actions.
Since it is not involved with the government but out there for public
use, a confirmation that Dad is leaving the system behind, everything
done sans agencies and connections. I asked her when my appointment
is for, and if a name has been thought of for her new daughter, me. A
huge smile and then Babette is whispered. I said it aloud, it had a
nice ring to it, I could see myself being a Babette, yep I like it.
It turns out my
appointment is the next morning at the unheard of hour of seven
o’clock. I got to talk to Cynthia a little, but was scooted off to
bed knowing that I would have to be up early. Cynthia had school
tomorrow, apparently I would not be enrolled since we would be moving
soon. Lizabeth did inform me it would just be the three of us, Dad
will not show up for quite some time. She had managed to transfer to
her company’s branch in Mexico, they were desperately in need of
someone with her talents.
Lizabeth has
always been a decision maker, studying the details quickly then
making the appropriate decision when needed. The manager of that
branch had screwed up things badly, so she was being sent down to
straighten it all out. That was why it was decided to move south of
the border, a convenient opening that would handle keeping things low
key and allowing me to disappear for a while. If everything settled
down some, Dad could join us easily not having to re-enter the states
to do so.
I laid in my bed
that night reflecting on the day’s activities, it was certainly a
day to remember. I hoped Dad might be getting out of the business,
although these little disruptions added to the excitement of life, I
could certainly deal with a little less disruption. I wonder if I
will even be put back in school, I am old enough to not have to go,
usually the fact of me attending school just to give me something to
do and keep me among others and not isolated. I just celebrated a
birthday a month ago, officially eighteen years of age. Cynthia is a
year behind me at the age of seventeen.
The last time I
was with Lizabeth during one of Dad’s disappearing acts Cynthia and
I spent our sophomore year in high school together. I was my male
self that time, but was sporting bleached hair and colored contacts.
The threat then was just for Dad, no mention of him having a family
was ever brought up.
Life with Dad was
unusual, I cared for myself, did the cooking, shopping including
maintaining the residence we were staying in. On an average week I
got to see him maybe three times, almost never overnight. I know Dad
did a lot of that for my safety, what other people did not know
couldn’t be used against him or me. I loved him, but grew
accustomed to only little signs of affection from him. Maybe this
time it will be different. Sometime during my introspection my mind
conked out, Lizabeth shaking me awake bought me back to the present
situation.
She ferried me to
the salon, then went in with me. I was give this huge stack of forms
to go over then sign. I scanned them, then raised an eyebrow or two
toward Lizabeth. I wonder if this is Dad’s idea, or if it is
Lizabeth wanting another daughter. Either way I was ready to give it
a try, Lizabeth has been so good to me over the years, treating me
just like I was her child. Since my true Mom died during childbirth,
it was really nice to have a Mom for a while, even if it is a pretend
Mom and not under the best of circumstances.
I got a hug and
kiss from my new Mom, then she left giggling as she exited the salon.
Did I mention that Lizabeth is wicked in her dealings with other
people, always getting what she wants in the end? When I had signed
the last form required, another lady entered the room. She talked to
me for quite a while, part way through the conversation I figured she
knew a lot more than I first suspected, so was on guard waiting for
the other shoe to drop.
It turns out her
and Lizabeth had been friends for years, in fact when Lizabeth quit
the spy game this lady helped make some changes in her and her
daughter’s looks to throw off any interested parties. Lizabeth’s
first job was with her till she could make some other contacts and
eventually find the job she is currently involved with.
The lady wanted
to be sure I knew what was going to be done to me today, and that I
didn’t have any hesitation on going this route. I still had the
forms in front of me, I paged through them looking for one specific
one that I wanted to change. On each form other similar options were
listed along with the one that I would be receiving. I removed the
page from the stack and took the pen and changed the option that had
been chosen for me. I pushed it back towards her, then told her I
wanted this option instead of the other.
She raised an
eyebrow, but then started explaining that it was long term. I
interrupted her putting my hand on hers. “Yes I know it is almost
permanent, that is one reason why I want it. I now have a Mom and
with a lot of luck possibly a Dad. If a family situation evolves from
this I will be eternally grateful to the gods. My new Mom has rescued
me more than a few times, maybe doing this will show her how much I
appreciate the time and effort she has invested in me. Besides she
has a daughter that desperately needs a sister to confide in, to love
and to share life with. Please I want this so bad, make it happen.”
I got a nod, she
gathered up the forms spoke to the technicians entering the room then
winked at me heading back to her office. One of the girls that would
be doing the work turned and left, re-appearing with a large machine
behind her. It was put to the side as my body hair was removed, both
front and back. I never was very hairy, more peach fuss, then body
hair. Now I had neither.
The machine was
moved next to the table I was laying on and two good sized cups were
glued to my chest right above the nipples. Liquid was inserted into
the cups from a syringe, then hoses were attached, a switch was
thrown and my skin and surrounding tissue was gently pulled into the
cup. It was a gradual pull, but the sucked in tissue was never
allowed to fall back to its original location. After a little while
when I was just getting used to the suction the pump started to
pulsate, pulling hard on the skin dragging more of it into the cup.
When the pump was not sucking the tissue remained there, the vacuum
not releasing the tissue holding what was sucked into the cup
securely.
My attention was
suddenly focused elsewhere as my feet were put into stirrups and then
spread wide. It took me a moment to figure out what was next, my male
organ was to be hid, I guess Lizabeth will have her daughter now,
there certainly will not be anything looking like a male around
anymore.
On the forms that
I had signed it had been listed as receiving a vulva, a term that I
was not familiar with. It took her about an hour to make the change,
my male organ glued to my groin and a very realistic vagina (vulva)
glued over the top. Looking down between my breast cups I saw nothing
but a cute slit, surrounded by two almost perfect lips. They looked
slightly swollen, like they had just recently been invaded by some
male’s exploratory device. That thought was quickly put aside,
something to be concerned with later, my mind not ready for that
avenue of thought yet.
The techs moved
to my nails, both fingernails and toenails. I was apparently going to
be a lady of leisure, extensions that extended a half an inch past my
fingertips would not allow me to do much with my hands. Many coats of
polish were added, now I sported twenty bright red digits, shiny and
very noticeable. The machine and I were moved to a stylist chair,
where my hair was washed and conditioned. The machine working on my
chest was relentless in its sucking, I am sure I will have quite a
rack before it is turned off.
A feminine style
was cut into my long locks, then curlers were added, apparently I
will be high maintenance. Good, I can make salon appointments to have
my hair done. That is if where we are moving to is not out in the
countryside. I hope with Lizabeth’s job working for her company,
she will be located in one of the major cities. One that might have
salons for me to use. My hair was dried underneath a warm dryer, then
the curlers were removed and the style brushed out. It was very
feminine, I guess I could learn to duplicate it, but having my hair
done weekly sounded so much better.
My makeup was
done next right after they pierced my ears, two new holes in each
ear. I noticed they were very careful where the makeup was applied,
making me wonder if the makeup was semi-permanent in nature. A female
friend had semi-permanent makeup done once, she looked good, and it
was so much less work to maintain. Essentially just some lip gloss
and maybe mascara if the eyes lashes needed darkening was all she had
to do to look good.
I did notice
Lizabeth come into the salon to pick me up, but I was still hooked up
to the breast machine. I got a stare from her, a Mom’s you are in
so much trouble stare. She went to talk to her friend, then returned
later when the machine was being unhooked from my new boobs. In her
hands she had a handful of clothes, presumably for me to wear.
She helped me
into the bra after getting a too brief pair of panties up to my new
smooth groin. The single strap wedging itself in my rear crack quite
deeply. The bra was very flimsy, mainly some lace with a couple of
straps to go over my shoulders and around my chest. With the size of
my new endowments there was extraneous tissue spilling out
everywhere. I gave her a quizzical look, but she just smiled, you
picked this option live with it.
The dress I was
given was just as brief, very lightweight and almost see through. My
lacey bra could easily be seen through the fabric, not distinctly,
but there would be no doubt that I was wearing one under the dress.
The bra did nothing to minimize the size of my new boobs, so they
were pushing the neckline out way more than I would feel comfortable
with normally. I think Mom was having her fun with me, so I gulped
down any comments I might have had and stood proud, my chest jutting
out that much more. Lizabeth saw my reaction and I got a huge hug,
actually several of them and she paid my bill and we left.
Nothing was said
on the trip home, Cynthia still at school for an hour before she
would be able to see the new me. Lizabeth took me to my room and
helped me undress, she wanted to see what I had done to my chest,
handling each breast carefully and tenderly. She reminded me that
they were there for the long term, not something I could change on a
whim. I carefully slid up to her and grasped her in a powerful hug,
leaning my head on her shoulder.
“Mom why would
I want to change my breasts, they are a reminder of me being your
daughter. If I must remind you a loving and caring daughter that is
so proud you are my Mommy.”
With tears
flowing from both of us we hugged for quite some time. The front door
slamming alerting us to the fact that Cynthia was home. I dressed
quickly while Lizabeth went to delay the sister express for a few
minutes.
I indeed was
examined closely by Cynthia, squealing and jumping up and down often
as she did so. I did get a serious look from her when she touched my
breast and I flinched a little from the contact. Luckily Lizabeth
called us to help fix dinner and that is all that was said by either
of us for the time being.
A lengthy
interrogation session was sure to follow once dinner was over. Dinner
was potato salad and burgers, but without the bun. They were cooked
under the broiler, smothered with onions and peppers and then basted
with barbecue Sauce. The bun was left off to ease the calorie intake
for three females, although I had just started dressing as a female,
the clothes I had been given to wear had very little slack in them
for future expansion.
The interrogation
was lengthy, Cynthia wanting to know all about the additions to my
body. She snuck in a couple of gropes, making sure that what stuck
out was real and not something that was glued on. Then she pouted
because my breasts were larger than hers.
Lizabeth came
into my room later, sat down on the side of the bed and told me there
would be another change of plans. At her workplace there were several
inquiries about her and her family, a co-worker calling and telling
her about the inquiries. Since somebody was looking into where she
worked and asking about family, she presumed it was not good. So
tomorrow we will pack and slip out of town, not sure where yet, but I
need you to be calm and keep your wits during the day. After we get
out of town, I will fill Cynthia in on what is going on, so I am sure
some sisterly support might be necessary later in the day.
I did not have
much to pack, being new to the female gender, but Lizabeth packed
some things of hers, then moved some other cases she kept in the
garage into her car. It was just like Lizabeth, no matter the
situation always prepared for the unexpected.
The idea was to
send Cynthia to school, then finish up around the house. After all
was handled swing by the school and pick up Cynthia. Lizabeth made
sure all personal things were either packed or disposed of. Then she
set a trap on the front and back doors, if anybody broke in she would
be notified on her burner phone, confirming that someone was after
them. The trap also would release a dye on anyone who entered, one
that would stay visible for months and would not wash off.
We did pick up
Cynthia, she had left everything in her desk when summoned, then as
she sat in the car, asked her Mom if she was going to finally level
with her. Then she surprised her Mother by filling in a lot of blanks
that Lizabeth thought she knew nothing about. The practical teenager
did appear briefly asking her Mother if she packed her favorite skirt
and her beige heels. Liz giggled yes daughter dear I packed both.
“So if we
aren’t going to Mexico where are we headed Mom? I saw where you
were browsing on the internet yesterday about the Pacific Northwest.
Personally I vote for Vancouver, same weather and out of the country,
making it easier for Babs Dad to connect with us.”
I had my mouth
open in awe, then looked to Lizabeth to see her mouth in the same
position as mine. Well so much for filling in the daughter about what
was going on, she apparently knew as much as anybody, ready, eager
and energized to delve into this head first.
It was about two
hours into the trip that Liz’s phone rang, she picked up the burner
phone, looked at the messages and then had me take out the sim card
and battery. They had indeed broke into the house, now Liz knew for
sure someone was very interested in her whereabouts, also most likely
coated in a bright yellow dye. According to Liz after the alarm is
tripped the dye package explodes sending dye in every direction even
penetrating clothes.
We talked as we
put quite a bit of distance between us and whoever was pursuing us.
At the next rest stop Liz stopped, telling me to leave the phone in
the garbage and flush the sim card down the toilet. When Cynthia and
I returned to the car Liz had just made a sweep of the car looking
for tracking devices. She had found something suspicious and attached
it to a wheel of a car heading in the opposite direction.
We did stop at a
restaurant for nourishment, then continued in our journey. When we
pulled into a salon with a name similar to the one I had went to, I
knew it was time to change our looks to something entirely different.
Since very few people had seen me in public, my changes were minimal,
but after they were worked on I hardly recognized Cynthia or Liz.
My hair was
washed, conditioned, and then set in curlers. The curlers were huge,
my style I presume was to be lots of soft curls. A stint under the
hair dryer, then the style brushed out. Yep, lots of soft curls, a
perfect match for the brighter makeup that was applied. Now the rose
blush on my cheeks and the bright pink lipstick were more noticeable.
I was finished before Cynthia and Liz, spending the time looking at
my reflection in the mirror.
I was new to all
of this, but somehow it didn’t seem foreign or wrong. Even though I
had opted for the more permanent breasts, they never seemed foreign
to this body. It was like I had always had them, progressing through
puberty as they grew and became a part of me. Even makeup seemed to
just be a basic essential that I needed to look my best as a girl.
For a male these
were very difficult concepts to embrace. To have breasts, full and
weighty attached to your chest suddenly making their presence known
to any person looking at me, a definite unusual experience for a
male. The fact that the nipple would respond to all kinds of
stimulation also unnerving and embarrassing. So a bra was then
necessary to not only support the breasts but also to minimize the
swollen nipple when excited. I found it impossible to predict when my
erstwhile nipples decided to make themselves known, it was always at
an inconvenient time and place.
Cynthia only had
her hair color changed, then a permanent to change her straight
hairstyle to a mass of curls. It did change her appearance quite a
bit though, making her look a little older. A fact that I am sure she
was pleased about. She was now a light brunette, still looking like
her Mother some, but without the highlights. Her makeup much darker
and more pronounced as befits a brunette.
Lizabeth‘s
appearance was totally changed. A brunette with blonde highlights,
now sporting huge loose curls similar to mine. Her eyebrows were
almost eliminated, and her ears now sported three more holes in each.
She had brought in one of her cases when we entered the salon, each
of us receiving something different to wear when leaving the salon.
We did end up
being dressed similar, our dresses nearly identical except for hem
length. Mine the shortest of them all, a fact that Cynthia was pissed
about. Liz, now Bethany just responded that I had the cutest legs.
Cynthia’s new name was Bianca, another sore spot with her daughter.
I remained Babette since nobody had seen me out of the house.
Back in the car,
Bethany handed us each an envelope with our new ID enclosed. Our old
ID was cut up and disposed of in the garbage bag from breakfast. My
ID was different, although utilizing the same name. I was amazed even
the pictures on Bianca’s and Bethany’s ID looked a lot like how
we appeared now, although I am sure it was done weeks prior to the
change. I presume another one of her contacts from earlier in life
was the source of the new ID.
We headed north,
arriving at the Canadian border two days later. No problem getting
through the border, a quick look at our ID and we were waved through.
Bethany apparently had somewhere specific in mind as a destination as
she drove straight there. It was a cute house nestled in the suburbs
of Vancouver. I say the suburbs but it was more like the outskirts of
the suburb.
She parked in the
drive, handing me a set of keys and telling me to unlock the front
door. Bianca and her quickly each brought in a suitcase, taking it to
the bedrooms at the end of the hall. I went out to help, managing a
suitcase and our purses. There was two bedrooms, one a little larger
than the other. Since the larger had two twin beds Bianca and I
presumed that room was ours. We hung our clothes, then walked the
house to see what other features it held. It turned out to be quite
nice, a living room, den, kitchen, two bathrooms and a basement.
Bethany used her cell phone to order something to eat, while we
checked the cabinets in the kitchen to see what dishes and silverware
were available.
It turns out that
Mom had rented the house fully furnished, basic furniture, appliances
and some kitchen things including dishes, silverware, pots and pans
and some small kitchen appliances. I then realized how competent she
was, running from who knows what, she was still able to function
finding us somewhere to live comfortably, midst all the confusion and
stress. All of this seemingly appeared at just the right time.
We consumed the
food soon after it was delivered. Worry and stress can make you quite
hungry. Another family meeting, discussing what we are going to do
now. Bethany was going to do some work for her old company, but by
internet. She was going through a dummy computer located in Europe,
to minimize any chance of being traced. Both of us were expected to
get part time jobs, not for the money, but to keep us occupied.
We were each
handed a list of places that had advertised for help recently and
their contact information. We were not to get jobs at the same place,
just to be on the safe side. As soon as we found employment we were
to call her letting her know where and when we would be working. She
had utilized a friendship from long ago and called in some previous
favors owed her, we each would have someone following us from time to
time, never to be acknowledged if detected.
She went to her
room and signed on to her company, to do a little work for a while. I
presume her way to unwind some. We went to our room, hung a few
clothes, then crashed on the beds for a nap. My nap wasn’t long,
too worked up to sleep long. On the top of my list was info on the
area, apparently bus service was excellent here, almost anywhere in
town accessible easily and in a minimum of time.
I found that I
was looking forward to going out job hunting, the fact that it would
be as a female did occur to me, but wasn’t enough to deter me.
After some fruit for breakfast I set off, anxious to get my feet wet
in being a female out and about. I was still a little leery, watched
the reactions of others and quickly moved away from anyone staring at
me for more than a few minutes. I left a resume at several places
they had already had numerous applicants and were not taking any more
applications.
The next place on
the list was a lingerie shoppe, I was doubtful about applying here,
seeing women naked trying on lingerie maybe not the best job for me,
a former male. I did step in to see what it was all about, the
manager seeing my resume in my hand asking me if I was applying for
the job. I nodded my head, not able to get out any words. Her
straight forwardness surprising me as she reached out and took the
copy of my resume to look at. She looked it over carefully, then
invited me back to her office to ask some more questions. She
introduced herself as Katherine, everybody usually just calling her
Kat.
She told me a
little more about the job, the hours she needed me to work and what I
would make in wages. I was shocked, she was going to offer me a job.
I was excited, only a few places checked and I was going to have a
job. I agreed to a trial, one week so she could see if I can handle
the job. That would also allow me to see if this type of job was what
I desired. She did tell me that working with the public was at times
trying, their attitude often demanding and uncaring.
I filled out the
employment forms she required, then she showed me around. I often had
to consult my I.D. as I filled out the forms, since all of this info
was new to me. She did inform me on how to use the register, and run
a sale through on a credit card. She had a smock that I would wear
over my clothing while I worked, identifying me as one of her sales
associates.
I will start
Tuesday at three PM, working until nine PM Monday thru Thursday and
then all day Saturday, her busiest day. After I had completed what
she wanted, I wondered the shop looking at all the things she offered
for sale, more than an item or two something I might want to try. She
got busy and I wondered back out to the main part of the mall. As I
left her other employee came in, signed in at the register and began
ringing up sales. She was a younger girl about my age, a red head and
quite attractive.
I managed to call
Bethany from the mall, informing her of my success at finding a job
and where I will be working at. She was happy for me, but wanted me
to keep the info quiet until I found out if Bianca had any luck in
finding a job. Bianca is quite jealous of you already, you having a
job and her still without one would make matters worse.
I suddenly had an
idea, back to the lingerie store, and to the back counter where she
kept breast enhancement devices. I had noticed earlier a set of pads
to be worn under the breast in most any bra, lifting up the existing
tissue making it look fuller and larger. Maybe a solution to one of
Bianca’s jealousy concerns. I bought them, even getting an employee
discount in the purchase but I had to ring the sale up myself, with
Kat showing me how to do the employee discount. I also got to say hi
to Heather, her other employee.
With my purchases
I headed home, switching buses twice on my way home. That word home
sounded so good, maybe this will work out, I would love to have a Mom
and Dad, a sister and a house that I lived in for more than a month
or two. Once home, I put my purchase in my room, then found a note
from Liz…. Bethany. The names were getting easier to remember,
but I was still having some difficulty. She was going to pick up
Bianca, her choice of a job requiring a parental consent form. She
was a year younger than me, so that is not unusual.
I was glad for
Bianca, now she might feel more equal, maybe my present might even up
the rest of her alleged downfalls. I will have to be sure and let her
go first, then tell them about my job later, if I downplayed it,
Bianca will be on top of the world, being my little Sis something she
deserves.
I decided to make
dinner, noticing as I came through the kitchen that Bethany had
bought groceries. I decided to make a casserole, finding those
ingredients first. Fifteen minutes later I was sliding it in the
oven, hoping that they would not be too late. I made some tea, then
looked to see what I could make up for dessert, that was female
figure friendly. There was some sherbet, also some canned mixed
fruit. I put the can of fruit in the freezer, planning on opening it
right before I served the sherbet, it would be cold, but not frozen
solid, the sherbet a perfect compliment. I would add some sugar to
the natural juice in the can making a thick cold sauce to put over
the treat.
Twenty minutes
later the both of them came through the door, the smile on Bianca’s
face lighting up the whole room. She ran to me screaming that she got
a job, telling me all about it. Meanwhile she was jumping up and down
and talking a mile a minute. I congratulated here, asked the
appropriate questions at the right time and otherwise being the
dutiful sister. On more than one occasion Bethany looked my way, her
smile about as big as Bianca’s.
The timer went
off on the oven, both of them staring in my direction. I handed them
plates, told them to set the table and get what they wanted to drink.
By the time they had all of that accomplished I had the casserole on
the table. Needless to say, they were was no more talk about jobs, or
work, just a lot of forks clanging. Once I explained about dessert it
was also consumed, a whole quart of sherbet and all of the fruit and
sauce.
Then Bianca went
off to our room, to plan what she was going to wear to work tomorrow.
I was hugged by Bethany, and thanked, you are such a good sister, I
just may have to officially adopt you. That got a severe hug from me,
yes that would be wonderful, my lipstick ending up all over her face.
I hoped Dad was still alive and well, but years waiting alone for him
to show up did make me a little cynical. One misstep and he would be
history. I need to say a few prayers tonight, just maybe I will end
up with a family one day, a whole family, Mom, Dad, Sister and me.
Bianca was
thrilled with my little gift, putting them in her bra as soon as she
realized what they were for. She ran back out to find Bethany, her
chest swelled up as far as she could get it her face showing her
happiness at getting larger boobs.
I did tell her
later that night about my job, she was happy for me and thanked me
for not telling her till later. I really appreciate you treating me
like an equal, even though you are so much more a female than I am.
We hugged then slipped into bed, I did notice that she kept her
enhancers in her bra that night.
The next few
weeks were fairly normal, jobs and chores around the house our main
concerns. I got the cooking tasks, making the meal before I headed
into work. Bianca was responsible for cleaning the house, mainly
laundry and vacuuming the floors. Bethany hired a maid service to
come in and clean the bathrooms once a week, something both sis and I
were grateful for. I never did hear from Dad those first few months.
I suspected Bethany did, but chose to keep it to herself. I did ask
often, she just smiled saying that no news is good news.
My part time
employment at the lingerie shop was changed to full time, quite a few
more hours and of course more money. I seemed to be able to handle
the few difficult customers with ease, something the owner and other
sales associates were quite pleased about.
The house we were
renting came up on the market, something Bethany knew about when she
rented it. Bianca and I were worried about having to move again, but
Bethany announced one day that she had bought the house, now it is
ours. She hired a few contractors and had some renovations done,
changing a former den to another bedroom and adding a bath to the
master bedroom. Bianca got the new bedroom, her smile lighting up the
evening sky when she was told.
I noticed Bethany
each day was a little happier, her smiling and outlook on life more
outgoing and contagious. I suspected some news about my Dad was
somehow involved. In the evening when I came to say good night I
often found her on the computer chatting with another female. She
never tried to hide what she was doing, so I figured it was maybe
someone from her work.
Then one weekend
she had told us to make sure we arranged for the time off. We dressed
in some casual clothes and drove over to the Alaskan border. She
found a quaint restaurant and we had lunch. Just before we were
served our lunch another lady joined us at the table. It was the same
lady I saw Bethany chatting with on the computer.
We were
introduced and I suddenly knew who the lady was. I got up from my
chair and went to her, making her scoot her chair back from the
table. I sat down on her lap, placed my arms around her neck and
hugged her hard. She leaned forward a little kissing me on the
forehead. I sat there the entire meal, not wanting to leave her
embrace. Finally after all of this time I have a complete family. In
this case two Moms, and a bratty little sister.
From my hugging
her she is like me, it will be Mom and Mom instead of Mom and Dad.
All I care about is that we are together at last, forever.
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2024 by Francesca