Harassment

by Margaret Jeanette

 

Bill Powers was the office Romeo. He was constantly chasing after all of the girls. At the last staff meeting at Thome's Plastics all employees were given the new sexual harassment policy. Basically it stated any language sexual would be grounds for punishment up to termination.

That noon at a diner just down the street three secretaries were having lunch. Bill pushed his way into the booth with them. He didn't ask if he could join them, he just pushed his way in. There were other empty spaces but he acted like it was the only space available.

All three secretaries rolled their eyes when Bill said, "I don't know why they got that sexual harassment policy. There has never been any sexual harassment at work."

One secretary named Cynthia said, "There is sexual harassment there. You just don't recognize it. Any time you try to get into a girl's panties it can be taken as sexual harassment. You are one of the biggest offenders."

Bill said, "Me! No way. I just like to have a little fun. You are good looking and I would never kick you out of bed. If you weren't so good looking I wouldn't bother telling you that."

Cynthia said, "That's exactly what they are talking about."

Bill said, "Like hell. That should be a compliment not harassment!"

Cynthia said, "What if I report you for sexual harassment?"

Bill said, "If that turns your crank go ahead. I am not worried."

Cynthia went back to work and went to see Mr. Pyle, the Human Resources head. She told him about Bill and what he said. She said she didn't want him fired but that he should be taught a lesson. She outlined a punishment she thought might wake him up. Mr. Pyle listened and agreed to her plan. He had had some problems with Bill in the past and gave Cynthia one hundred dollars to start the plan knowing that Bill if he had any brains at all would take it.

They called Bill into Mr. Pyle's office. Mr. Pyle asked Bill if he had said the things to Cynthia that she had told him. Bill said yes and that he thought it was a compliment to her.

Mr. Pyle said, "Any unwanted remarks that relate to sex that are unwelcome by the person receiving them is harassment. What you said is harassment. Here look at this stack of job applications. We can replace you in a heartbeat. But even though I have had complaints about you before I don't really want to fire you. I will give you a choice- Termination or letting Cynthia punish you in her own way. Which will it be?"

Bill realizing that he had no defense that would stand a chance decided to take Cynthia's punishment. He told them he would do so.

Mr. Pyle said, "You realize if you don't do exactly as Cynthia says you will be fired."

He said that he realized that. Mr. Pyle told Cynthia that Bill was all hers and to let him know if Bill didn't do what she wanted for punishment. Bill and Cynthia left the office.

Cynthia said, "Get your things that you take home and meet me in the parking lot." He went and got his sport coat and met her. She told him to put the sport coat in his car and join her in hers.

They drove to a strip mall about two miles away. Cynthia led him into a nail salon. She chatted with a girl there for about five minutes then called Bill.

She said, "Bill, this Marjorie, and old friend from high school. She is going to do your nails for you. Don't give her any trouble and things will be fine."

Marjorie led him to a chair and had him put his fingers into some liquid. After five minutes she had him take one hand out and dried his hand. Then she started attaching some ultra long nails on him. She did the other hand the same way. Then she took some bright red nail polish and applied it to the nails. After three coats she applied two coats of clear polish. When she was done she led him back to Cynthia.

Marjorie said, "Look at them. It is the latest thing. It is called Metallic Red. It looks like a hundred little red mirrors on each nail. Remember you will have to have them filled every two weeks."

They made an appointment for him in two weeks and Cynthia took the appointment card. They left and Cynthia led him three doors down to a beauty salon. She took him in and talked to a pretty girl for about ten minutes then told Bill to go with the girl. He did as he was told.

The girl introduced herself as Cathy. He thought she was so pretty she could do whatever she wanted with him. She started trimming his longish hair. Soon she was putting small rollers in his hair then a foul-smelling lotion. Then he felt a plastic cap going over his hair. He let out a yelp as she started plucking his eyebrows. She took quite a while to get them like she wanted but soon told him they looked great. Then she turned him toward the mirror. He looked and saw all he had was a fine arched line for eyebrows. Then she started explaining how to apply foundation to his face. Then she showed him how to create the illusion of higher cheekbones and how to apply eye shadow. The final thing she showed him was how to outline and filled his lips so they looked their best. Then she turned him away from the mirror and had him close his eyes. He felt something being done to his eyes and wondered what else there was she could do. She told him he could open his eyes and he did. She removed the cap and started removing the rollers. She brushed his hair for about five minutes.

When she swung the chair toward the mirror he looked and saw a woman's face. He went to say something and saw the woman's lips move as he moved his. He couldn't believe it was him. Cathy helped him out of the chair and back to Cynthia. He saw Cynthia smile as Cathy handed him a cosmetic case telling him it was all the cosmetics she had used and that they were his now. Cathy told them the new eyelashes were the latest rage being long with permanent mascara on them.

He saw Cynthia and Cathy hug and give each other a kiss on the cheek. Cynthia paid her and they left. In the car he asked what was going on.

Cynthia said, "You are going to learn what it is like to be a woman in the workplace. When we get done you will realize how it feels to be hit on and have to listen to all kinds of lewd remarks. If you don't want to take your punishment say so now and I'll take you back to Mr. Pyle."

He said he would take the punishment but didn't think it was fair. He asked her how long it would take for his eyebrows to grow back. She said she didn't know. She glanced at him and smiled at how cute he looked with his new pixie hair-do. He at looking at the light reflecting off his fingernails. Cynthia drove and finally pulled into the parking lot of a thrift store.

Inside they went down aisles of clothes with Cynthia throwing things into the shopping basket. He saw her looking at bras and when she asked him what size he was he said he didn't know but he wore a forty-two suit. She selected a couple of bras and threw them into the basket. They were going down the aisle by the dresses. Cynthia checked some of them and rehung them on the bar. Then she took one that was a pink floral pattern. The skirt was on the short side but she thought if it fit it would be perfect for him. In the shoe aisle she found a pair of black patent leather heels that was perfect for him. She doubted he would be able to walk very easy in them as they had almost a five-inch heel.

She took him to the changing room to try on the clothes. He was surprised when she went in with him. Two items didn't fit but everything else fit him pretty good. They checked out and left. Cynthia then pulled into a gas station and handed him a bag and told him to go into the rest room and change. He had to ask the attendant for the key to the rest room. When he tried the men's room it wouldn't work. Then he noticed the key was for the women's room. He resigned himself to the fact he would have to use the woman's room.

When he came out he was wearing a blue dress with a lot of lace trim on the upper part. He was having a very tough time walking in the heels. The attendant whistled as he exited the gas station. He couldn't get in the car fast enough.

After he was in the car Cynthia said, "You'll have to have your wife show you how to smooth your skirt when you sit down. You better have her find something to fill your bra cups also. Now, we have about twenty dollars to spend. What would you like to get yet? You have three dresses for work and two sets of undergarments. What else would you like to get?" You really should have more dresses, as you can't keep wearing just the three to work. A girl has to show off a wide variety of her wardrobe you know."

He said he didn't know so they headed to another thrift shop. In there Cynthia found him three more dresses. Then she noticed a matching purse and wallet set priced at two dollars. It was red with gold trim. She would have gotten it for herself but knew he needed it worse than she did. They were headed for the checkout when she noticed some jewelry on display. She picked a gold earring, necklace and bracelet set. Then she picked two more earring sets for him.

At the checkout the total came to just short of thirty dollars. She had him pay the difference from the twenty dollars she had left. When they got in the car she had him put the gold jewelry set on. She was amazed at how feminine he looked. She thought about what a good job Cathy and Marjorie had done on him. She thought about how good he looked in blue. The dejected look on his face gave her a good feeling.

When she pulled into the parking lot at work Bill was relieved to see only his and one other car there. Cynthia told him to wear the same clothes he had on tomorrow and that he would wear the other clothes until she told him he could go back to his regular clothes. He was transferring the clothes to his car when Cynthia took the bag with his male clothes.

She said, "You won't need these. I'll give them to you tomorrow."

Bill asked, "What about my car keys and the things in the pockets?"

Cynthia told him to open his purse then she emptied his pocket contents into it. She held his keys as he finished transferring everything. She said, "Now, I expect you to look and act feminine all the time. If you accept this punishment in a constructive way it may be over soon but if you don't it may last a long time. Now go home to your wife and have a good evening."

She handed him his keys and he asked, "What am I going to tell my wife? I never thought about that!"

Cynthia said, "Tell her the truth. Or if you don't want to tell her that, tell her you want to see what it feels like to be a woman."

He heard Cynthia laughing as he got into his car. He had trouble getting the hang of driving with heels on. All he could think of was what was he going to tell his wife. He pulled into the garage and sat I the car for almost ten minutes. He was afraid to go in.

He finally mustered the courage to go in. He entered and saw his wife sitting at the table. She didn't look up at first so he said, "I'm home."

She looked at him and said, "My God, what have you got on? What is going on? Where did you get those clothes?"

He went and sat by her. He decided to tell her all that had happened to him. He figured honesty was the best policy. As he was telling her tears formed in his eyes. When he finally finished it was quiet for the longest time.

Finally, Sharon, his wife said, "Well, I can see why they are doing this. You have always been a skirt-chaser. It has bothered me but I never knew what to do. If I had thought of something like this I would have done it long ago. This is good. Now, I'll have someone to help me with the housework and to go shopping with. I think I can get to like you in a dress."

He was shocked at her words. He expected sympathy from her not this attitude. She asked him if that was the only outfit he had and he told her that there were more in the car.

Sharon said, "Well, go get them and put them in your closet. We don't want to get them mixed up with mine, do we?"

He tottered out to start getting the clothes in. He was surprised to see her sitting on the bed to see what he all had. His closet was full of shirts and suits and other clothes. She told him to take those clothes to the closet in the spare bedroom. She watched as he put the dresses in the closet. It wasn't even a quarter full. When he took the other bra out she saw it was black and a long line one with lacy cups. She didn't see any more panties or slips.

When he had everything put away she said, "It looks like you need more bras, panties and slips. Grab your purse we are going shopping."

He asked, "Do we have to? I am worn out from all of this. Can't it wait?"

She told him he needed things now. He didn't want to go out but was at a loss for a real good reason not to go. They ended up at a Wal-Mart store. Sharon checked the tag in his dress for the size. She found two bright colored pattern dresses that were real lightweight and almost transparent. Then they were in the lingerie area. She picked out five bras in different dark colors for him and a pack of high-rise nylon panties in pastel colors. Then she got him two black slips.

She asked him if he wanted pantyhose or thigh highs. He told her he didn't care, as he was afraid to tell her he didn't know the difference. She selected two suntan and two black thigh highs all with mesh decoration. They were going down the aisle when she spotted the watches. She asked him to pick a woman's watch. He said he didn't care what watch she picked. She picked one with what looked like fake diamonds that included a matching bracelet.

They checked out and he was relieved as his legs were starting to get really sore. In the car he told her that his legs were sore. She told him they were just getting started but she would get him some better shoes. She stopped at a self-service shoe store. By the time they left he had four pairs of heels with two-inch heels and two pair of flats. Sharon had him put on the white pair of heels to get used to them. He walked a lot better with them.

She headed for the major mall in the area and once inside led him to an earring booth. When they left each ear sported a pair of studs. Sharon had picked some other dangly earrings for him to wear as soon as the holes healed. Then she took him to a store that specialized in foundations. He blushed deep red as the saleslady had him in a changing room and helped him get a padded girdle on. They ended up buying two so he could wash one and still have one to wear.

After they were out of the store he asked why he needed a girdle. Sharon said, "It is padded in the rear and hips. It makes you have a better shape. Besides it will protect you when all those men pinch your rear."

Sharon was laughing at that thought and Bill was horrified to even think about it. She led him to a medical supply store way down at the other end of the mall. She talked to the woman who came to find out what they were looking for. She told the woman she was looking for some breast forms. The woman asked her what size and told her they had from A to DD's. Sharon knew Bill liked big-breasted women but decided a D would work the best. The woman returned with three different styles of D breast forms. The cheapest was a set of foam breasts the most expensive was a silicone gel filled set complete with areola and nipples. Sharon decided Bill needed the best. She asked the woman about how to attach them. The woman said she could show her how.

She led Sharon and Bill to a booth in the corner. Bill was made to almost completely undress. Then the woman explained everything she did including the marking and adding the adhesive to placing and setting the edges. When she was done no one could tell where the form ended and his real skin started. He got dressed again as the saleslady and Sharon left him to himself.

He was surprised at the weight of the breasts. Then when he walked they jiggled. This was disconcerting to him. He found Sharon and the saleslady giggling when he found them. Sharon told him to pay the lady and he gasped when he heard the price.

Sharon said it was time to head home. He was relieved and glad they were going home. They were going through the food court when Sharon asked him if he had eaten any supper. He said he hadn't and Sharon said she would get him something to eat as long as they were in he food court. He said he wasn't hungry but Sharon insisted that he eat something. He sat at a table while Sharon got some food.

Sharon returned quickly with a tray containing two plates with spaghetti and meatballs and two large glasses of milk. They were eating and Bill asked her why he needed some many clothes. She told him a woman never has too many clothes.

They finally got home. Bill was glad to be able to sit down and read the evening paper. He appreciated being able to take his shoes off. He finished the paper and was going to take a shower. He asked Sharon about removing the breast forms. She told him they could get wet and that they stayed on.

He was in the shower when it really started to hit him. What had he agreed to? Was it a mistake to agree to basically be Cynthia's slave for how long? What about Sharon's attitude? Why didn't she show some sympathy for him? He was feeling pretty low when he got out of the shower.

He went to the bedroom and was surprised to see Sharon standing there. She said, "Here put this on!"

She handed him a nylon nightgown. It was teal with darker teal lace trim. He asked why he should wear a nightgown and Sharon told him he might as well get used to it as he was going to be a woman 24/7. He never thought she would be like that. He was depressed and feeling low. He didn't feel like arguing so he put it on. He was amazed at how light it felt and it felt nice next to his skin, so soft that it seemed to awaken his body. He stood like in a trance.

While all of this was going on Sharon had gotten ready for bed. She shook him out of his trance when she asked him if he was going to come to bed or stand there all night. He climbed into bed.

Sharon said to him, "It might not be so bad if you look at the positive things. The clothes are mostly soft and comfortable. You will feel good about yourself when you know you are stylish. Try to take it easy on people. Don't come on like you have been. Soften up and enjoy the attention I know you will be getting. You make a very nice looking woman and there is no better feeling than looking in a mirror and seeing that you look your best."

He thought about what she had said and knew she was right. He vowed to himself to stick this out and look for positive things, whatever they were. He didn't think it would be as easy as that but he knew he could weather the storm.

Sharon turned toward him and started snuggling. She rubbed his manhood through the nightgown and panties. He was quickly hard. They made love very slowly and Sharon came like she had never come before. Right after she came, he came in huge gushes. They were both spent and just laid there resting.

Then Sharon said, "I love you. That was great. If that is how you make love in a nightgown then I am going to have you wear a nightgown every night."

He replied, "Yes, it was great. I don't know how I held out so long. I love you. You are the best thing that ever happened to me."

They went to sleep and both slept the best sleep they had gotten since their honeymoon. The next morning at breakfast Sharon said, "Last night was just great. I think it is the first time I have had an orgasm that hard. After work tonight we are going to have to get you your own nightgowns. I can't have my lover wearing my hand-me-downs can I?"

Bill couldn't understand his feelings. There were all so new to him He knew as a man he should be horrified at the thought of wearing a dress but the opposite was happening. He liked the feel of the skirt swirling around him. He liked the image he had seen in the mirror of him with make-up on. He knew he looked pretty and he felt pretty. These were foreign feelings to him but he enjoyed the feeling.

He arrived at work. He sat in his car for five minutes getting the courage to go in. Finally he was ready to face the walk to his office. He made it to his office door and was unlocking it when Beth came up to him.

Beth said, "Wow, Cynthia said to watch for you to come to work but she didn't say you would be wearing a dress. You look absolutely stunning. I assume this is your punishment, huh?"

He told her it was and that Cynthia had taken him shopping to start his wardrobe. Beth said she didn't think his remarks were harassment but it wasn't up to her. She said she thought Cynthia was just trying to prove a point. She asked if he would join them for lunch. He said he would.

Ten minutes later, Joe Solomon came in. Joe couldn't believe a nice girl like Cynthia would do something like this. Joe sympathized with Bill. He told Bill it was an underhanded thing to do.

Bill sat thinking about what Joe had said. He thought about how he felt in a dress. He knew he dared not tell anyone how delicious it felt. Then he wondered why he thought it was delicious. That would be a term a woman would use not a man. Work that morning was useless because he had many visitors who just had to see if it was true what they had heard. He was surprised that every one of them told him they didn't care what he wore that they still would be his friends.

At noon he joined the girls for lunch. The waitress asked where the guy who usually joined them was and Beth said he was gone for a while. Their food came and they made small talk.

Then Beth said, "We can't keep calling him Bill when he looks like that. What can we call him?"

Kari said, "I know the perfect name for him. We can call him Cherry because he is the only one here that still has his cherry. What do you think, girls?"

After they finished laughing they all agreed that Cherry was a fitting name for him. In no time he answered to Cherry. The girls had all told him how nice he looked in his dress. He blushed when they got back to work and the girls told him they would make sure everyone knew to call him Cherry.

His first visitor that afternoon was Cynthia. She entered and asked, "Is it all right if I come in?"

He told her it was and she continued, "The girls told me your new name is Cherry. I like that! Cherry is a good name for you. Kari was laughing so hard when she told me I had to laugh also. Look at you! You got your ears pierced! You really are accepting this punishment. You look so nice it doesn't look like you are being punished. Stand up and turn around so I can see how you carry yourself."

He stood up and walked around the office turning two complete turns before sitting down again. He really liked how the skirt felt when he twirled around.

Cynthia said, "I see you got some different shoes also. How did you get those breasts and that shapely rear end?"

He told her about the padded girdle and how he now had a selection of shoes to pick from. He told her all about the shopping excursion the night before.

Then Cynthia said, "I had PTO this morning to take my mother for some medical tests. The whole time I wondered about if I did the right thing in how I dealt with you. I don't know if it is right or wrong. I have to think it out. I hope you understand. Can you give me a couple of days to figure out how I really feel about all of this? I was mad all day yesterday and you might have become a vent for my being upset. My boyfriend broke up with me and I am going through a rough time. I thought he was the one I would marry but now that is dead."

Bill said, "I understand. I have thought a lot about it also. I meant it as a compliment but I can see how it can be taken differently now. I am sorry if I hurt your feelings. I didn't mean to."

Cynthia said, "Thank you. That is sweet. I never thought you would go all out like that. Look at you the earrings, ladies watch, bracelets and everything. You didn't spare anything to complete the image."

Bill told her it was more his wife than him and added that he found an additional benefit with her in bed last night. He told her that she shouldn't get all stressed out over it and that some day maybe he would be able to explain it all to her but that he didn't understand everything right now. She left his office feeling better than when she came in.

In the middle of the afternoon he went for his usual cup of coffee. He decided to use the bathroom. His key didn't work. He asked Jan if she knew why his key wouldn't work. Jan told him to try the ladies bathroom. He did and it worked. He didn't know how the keys had gotten switched but knew he always left them on his desk and that one of the girls had probably switched them.

He got his cup of coffee and when he was returning to his office he noticed the nameplate on his door now read 'Cherry Powers'. He thought those girls don't waste any time. He was enjoying the cup of coffee when Mr. Pyle came in.

Mr. Pyle said, "I see a name change on the door. That didn't take long."

Bill said, "No, those girls can really move fast for something like that. I don't mind if that is what makes them happy. Let them think they really pulled something. I know I will get my chance to return the favor."

Mr. Pyle said, "Bill, what I really came up to talk to you about is this punishment. When the harassment code went into effect it was supposed to be from scratch. In other words previous incidents were to be forgotten. I didn't do that. I remembered girls complaining about you but not formally at previous times. Thinking about what you said I could see that it can be taken either way as a compliment or as harassment. Given the code starting a new day what you did may not justify the punishment you received. Do you understand?"

Bill said, "Yes, I understand. I would like to say something off the record to you. This so called punishment has had its benefits. I have had so many co-workers come and tell me they don't care what I wear they are still my friends and my wife and I have become closer than ever before. So you see even as bad as it looks this isn't all bad."

Mr. Pyle said, "I am glad you are looking at it that way. I was afraid you would totally rebel and cause a lot of uproar. You are showing more maturity than I would. I am going to put a positive report in your file about this. I have to talk to Cynthia about removing the punishment."

Bill said, "Please as a favor for me, don't do that. Her and I have had a talk and she needs some time to think it over. She all ready is thinking that it was too much. I think it would be better if she comes to the conclusion herself. Let her feel good about deciding to let it drop not being told to drop it."

Mr. Pyle said he would do as Bill asked. Then Mr. Pyle asked Bill if he was going to the president's tea the night after tomorrow. Bill had forgot all about it. He asked Mr. Pyle why it was called the president's tea when tea is never served.

Mr. Pyle laughed and said, "Ten years ago when it started it was decided we can't call it a drinking bash so someone suggested we call it the president's tea. Well the name stuck and it has been that ever since. The one rule is that everyone enjoys themselves. Are you going to be there?"

Bill aid he hadn't missed one yet and that he and his wife would be there. Mr. Pyle told him he was glad and left. Bill sat there thinking that things have a way of working out. He wondered how this was going to work out.

When he got home that night he told Sharon about the president's tea. She was glad they were going as she always enjoyed them. They ate a light supper then went shopping to get him some nightgowns. She was amazed at the sexy nightgowns he picked out. She made suggestions and he would listen then tell her why he thought a sexier one was better. She was happy that he took to shopping so well.

They left the store and across the concourse of the mall was an upscale dress shop. Bill suggested they look at dresses there. They were browsing when they turned a corner and Bill saw a manikin with a red dress on. It was very slinky and had sequins that shone like fire. He knew he had to have that one. They asked the saleslady if they had it in his size. She said they did.

He went into the dressing room and tried it on. When he came out Sharon saw it hugged every curve on his body. It looked so sexy on him she was just amazed. He looked at himself I he mirror and said to Sharon it was the perfect dress for the president's tea. She had to agree. He took it off reluctantly and then he told Sharon they had to find one for her. They couldn't find one in that store so they headed for another dress shop that Sharon liked better.

In there she found two that caught her eye. She was trying them on and thinking how Bill had changed. He would never go shopping with her like this before. She liked how he had changed and wondered if she could keep him like this from now on. She finally chose one and realized it wasn't as stunning as her husbands.

The whole time that she was picking out a dress Bill wondered about why he had to have that ed dress. He wondered why he was feeling like he did. He asked himself if thee was something wrong in wanting a dress like that when you are a man. He experienced a multitude of feelings that he never thought he would before.

They got home and put the clothes away. Bill had told her all about the days' events. She was glad that he showed no animosity toward any of this. This really surprised her, as she never thought of him having any feminine inclinations before. She thought he is someone she never knew. She wondered how she missed it.

That night in bed he wore a baby doll with lots of ruffles in front of the top and ruffles galore on the panties. They made exquisite love and both were completely sated when they were done.

Sharon laid awake trying to figure a way to keep him like that. She loved the attention he showed and the companionship he gave while shopping. She couldn't think of anything that made sense. She thought about cutting up all of his male clothes then knew that wasn't an option. Finally she fell asleep. She had a dream where he told her he wanted to keep wearing dresses. In her dream she was kissing him when she woke up. She realized it was only a dream. She didn't think a dream like that would ever happen.

The next morning he put a sharp looking yellow dress on for work. It had an open neckline that showed just a hint of cleavage. He wore a necklace that spelled Cherry in jeweled letters. Sharon was taken aback when she saw him. She asked where he got the necklace. He told her he got it last night at the jewelry shop while she was going to the bathroom. He said he wanted to surprise her. She said she was surprised.

At work that day every girl asked him about the necklace. He enjoyed telling them it was so they would notice it, as they wouldn't that night at the president's tea. It was one of he most enjoyable days he had ever had at work.

At home that evening getting ready for the party he was a bundle of nerves. He asked Sharon about his make-up if it was all right. He asked about how his hair looked and several other trivial matters. Sharon was delighted in how he wanted to look his best.

Then she said, "Cherry, I have something for you. Think of it as a growing up present. You have just graduated to a higher level. Your first pair of dangly earrings for pierced ears." She placed the earrings in his ears. They were multi-colored jewels hanging on small gold chains. They matched his necklace almost perfectly. She got a multi-colored bracelet from her jewelry box and placed it on his wrist.

She said, "Cherry, the bracelet isn't a perfect match but it is close enough. You look stunning. That dress was made for you. You will have to fight off all the men there tonight. If that don't do it this will!"

She sprayed him with her best perfume. He always went wild when he smelled it but tonight it didn't have the same effect on him. He asked why they couldn't have gone as twins. He said he thought his dress would have looked more stunning on her. She laughed and told him he had a lot to learn yet about being a woman. They left for the party with Sharon driving.

They arrived at the party and Bill had flutters in his stomach. Within five minutes of arrival he was in animated conversation with four women who all wanted to know where he got his dress. None of them so much as said a word about him being a man. Soon he noticed Cynthia was standing next to him.

Cynthia said, "Wow, you don't go half-way do you. That dress is to kill for. What perfume is that you are wearing? I never thought you would come here in a dress."

He told her the perfume was his wife's and told her she looked ravishing herself. He said to her that it was not harassment and that he couldn't see how any red-blooded man could resist her.

Then she said, "I've been thinking and I think you can wear your regular suit to work Monday."

He told her, "This is not the place to talk about that. How would you like to come over to our house tomorrow afternoon for a bar-b-que and we'll be able to talk in private and at our leisure."

Cynthia agreed to be there and left him to mingle with some other guests. He saw Mr. Pyle and headed toward him. When he got Mr. Pyle's attention he asked if he could talk to him in private. Mr. Pyle led him to the library, which was vacant at the time.

Mr. Pyle started the conversation by saying. "I want to tell you something. If I didn't know you were a man, I would be panting after you. You look great in that dress. Now what did you want to talk about?"

Bill said, "I don't know how to put this but what would happen if after the punishment is over I continued to wear a dress to work?"

Mr. Pyle asked, "This isn't to show Cynthia that her punishment was no punishment at all is it?"

Bill told him the thought never crossed his mind. He told him that he liked the feel of the dresses and had not even talked to his wife about continuing to wear dresses. He said he didn't know what he was gong to do but just wanted to know what options that might be open to him.

Mr. Pyle said, "One thing I do know is that the government comes down hard on companies that discriminate based on sexual preferences. I don't think you have anything to worry about whatever you decide."

Bill thanked him and then they returned to the party. He was talking to Beth when Thomas Carey, the company president came up to him. He said he wanted to talk to him. He led Bill into the library Bill had just left a short time before.

Mr. Carey said, "First I want to tell you that your outfit is absolutely stunning. Evan Pyle told me all about the harassment thing. I don't believe it was harassment but that is neither here or there. Evan and I have talked about your work yesterday and this afternoon. You do an excellent job for us. Yesterday Paul Kloss told me he is retiring n two months. Stanley Burton your supervisor is not interested in the job as he intends on retiring in eighteen months. I am offering you the job if you are interested. There will of course be a raise in pay and you will gain two more weeks vacation a year. What do you say? I know these parties are not supposed to be used to discuss work but I wanted to talk to you about it anyway. I heard you wondered why it was called a tea party. I can get you some tea if you want it."

Bill said, "Thank you for considering me. I have one question. What if I came to work in a dress?"

Thomas Carey laughed and said, "I don't care if you come to work in a string bikini as long as you do your work. One thing though you can't come to work wearing that dress because if the Board of Directors sees you in it they are liable to offer you my job."

He was laughing so hard Bill had to laugh with him. Bill said he would take the job. Mr. Carey asked him if it was as Bill or as Cherry. Bill told him he would let him know by Tuesday next week. They rejoined the party.

Bill found Sharon talking to Joe Solomon. Joe joked with him and told him he better protect his virginity in that outfit. The three of them chatted for quite a while. After Joe excused himself Sharon asked him if he was enjoying himself. He told her she wouldn't believe everything that had happened to him since they got there. He told her he invited Cynthia for a cookout tomorrow afternoon. Sharon said that sounded like fun. They parted each headed for a different person to talk to. Finally it was time to leave.

On the way home Bill told Sharon that he had to do some heavy thinking in the next two days. He told her if he didn't seem himself to please excuse him. They got home and both were tired so they headed for bed.

He had wanted to tell her the good news but hesitated and decided to wait for the most opportune time. He laid awake for about ten minutes thinking about all that had happened to him and how good everything was turning out. He wondered if it could continue. He fell asleep and slept like a newborn baby.

He was sitting at he table having a bowl of cereal when Sharon came sauntering in. She poured her usual cup of coffee and sat down by him. They exchanged a good morning kiss. Bill drifted into a reflection as Sharon said, "Why can't he stay in a dress?"

He shook his head and asked, "What did you say?"

Sharon said, "Oh, nothing. Just thinking out loud I guess. What's on tap for today?"

He said, "I would like to get a summery dress for the cook-out later today. Nothing spectacular but something pretty. I don't have any that would really be appropriate for something like that."

Sharon said, "I was in Bonanza Barn the other day and they had sundresses on sale. We can go there and see if there is anything that catches your eye."

They finished their breakfasts and got dressed to head for the Bonanza Barn. Once there Bill found three dresses that caught his eye. He asked Sharon which one was right for him. She told him to take all three, as all three were less than twenty dollars. That is exactly what he did. Then they looked at the shoes there and he picked a pair of white sandals with narrow straps to go with the dresses.

On the way home Sharon stopped at a drug store telling him he needed to pick his own perfume. She said every girl has her own favorite scent and he should have his also. He tested close to twenty scents before deciding on white lilac. He loved how it smelled on him. Sharon was impressed that he chose that one.

They stopped at a fast food place for lunch. As they were eating Sharon asked him what all the latest gossip was from work that he had heard last night. He was almost gong to tell her about his promotion but wanted it to be a real surprise. He knew it had to be when she was least expecting it. He told her about a rumor going around about one man at work whose wife was seen holding hands at a supper club with a man who wasn't her husband.

When they got home Sharon said if he was going to wear a sundress he really should do something about his body hair. Before he knew he was in the tub and all of his body hair was leaving his body. He came out of the tub with skin that was as bare as a baby's behind. Sharon handed him a bottle of scented lotion to rub all over his body. It invigorated him and he found himself erect. Sharon saw it and invited him to bed. Laughing they went into the bedroom. A half hour later they were laughing over their mid-day break.

It was time to get ready. He chose the green dress with the rose colored flowers printed on it. It had elastic shoulder straps trimmed on each side with a small ruffle. When he put the white sandals on Sharon told him he looked beautiful. He asked about his make-up. Sharon said just lipstick would do. She kidded him about his eyelashes that always looked like they had just been dipped in mascara. He batted them and told her she was just jealous. They laughed and holding hands went to sit on the patio to wait for Cynthia to arrive.

As they were sitting there Bill asked Sharon, "Where did you put the remover for these breasts?"

Sharon replied, "I didn't get any remover. When the girl asked I told her if we needed it we would be back. Why, do you want to remove them?"

He answered, "Not right now but I was wondering where it was. Don't you want me to take them off sometime?"

She said, "I like the new you. It is your decision as to when you want to take them off."

He sat thinking that it made his decision a lot easier. Then the doorbell rang. It was Cynthia. She gave him a kiss on the cheek as she handed him a bottle of wine.

Then she said, "My goodness you look ravishing in that dress. What is it you look good in everything I have ever seen you in."

Sharon heard the remark and said, "Yes, he is one of those people who seem to make any clothes look better. I am afraid he is becoming a clothes horse though."

They laughed. Bill went and got some wine glasses and a bucket of ice to chill the wine. He said it should be cool enough in about fifteen minutes.

Cynthia said, "I have to talk to you and it is very important. I have spent just about this whole week thinking about what happened. Your remarks that you made I know were meant to be a compliment. But when you said them I was at a low point and I know now I took them wrong. You can wear a suit to work on Monday. I am so sorry that I put you through this. I am sorry."

Bill saw her sobbing and went and gave her a kiss on the cheek. He said, "You don't have to be sorry. I always like to think things have a way to work out."

 

"But I charged you with harassment. I probably ruined any chances you have for advancement and I put you in skirts. There can't be any good in that, is there?"

Bill said, "Evan Pyle came in to see me on Thursday and told me that he didn't think I really committed harassment. He told me I could wear a suit on Friday and I told him I wanted you to come to your own conclusion. I had confidence in you that you would reach the right decision on your own rather than being forced to say maybe you were wrong."

Cynthia said, "Thank you for having confidence in me. You called Mr. Pyle by his first name. I have never heard anyone call him by his first name."

Bill said, "Well, you didn't wreck any chance for advancement. In fact you may have helped. The upper people were so impressed at how I took the punishment that I am going to take Paul Kloss's job starting Monday. It will mean two more weeks of vacation a year and a huge increase in pay."

Sharon on hearing this news came and gave him a kiss and a big hug. Cynthia told him she was glad for him. She said he deserved it.

Then he dropped the big bombshell saying, "When Tom Carey offered me the job I asked him what about if I came to work in a dress. He told me he didn't care if I came to work in a string bikini. So, I have taken everything in hand and made a decision. I am going to continue wearing dresses."

Sharon knocked over her lawn chair getting up to come over to give him a big kiss and hug. When they broke the hug he saw she had tears in her eyes.

He asked her why she was crying and her lips moved but no words came out. When she finally got control of her feelings she told him he just made her the happiest woman in the world. He looked at Cynthia and saw she also had tears in her eyes.

Cynthia came and gave him a hug and said, "I have never known anyone like you. You have taken a heavy load off my shoulders. Before I came over here I was thinking about calling you and telling you on the phone that you could wear a suit on Monday but you have just made my day, my week, and my year! Thank you!"

Bill didn't know why but he had a higher level of confidence when he was wearing a dress. He knew with this confidence he could withstand anything.

  

  

  

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