Looking for Work

by Sandi Stephens

  

I have been out of work for a while and my dressing activities have become more frequent. A big conglomerate bought out my last employer. I got a very nice severance so I have been taking my time finding the next position. My weeks have been spent looking for work and going out dressed. My favorite activity while dressed now is to go clothes shopping. It has only been a while since I have been shopping dressed. But now that I have started no one is going to stop me.

One day after coming home from a rather lucrative Monday, at least for the stores, my wife was waiting for me and was a little unhappy with the number of bags that I was carrying.

"How do you expect to pay for all those?" she said pointing to my haul.

"What do you mean, we are doing fine." I replied.

"Not with the way you have been shopping." "What did you buy today?" she asked.

"I found a couple very nice skirt suits with matching pants, shoes to match and underwear. You know me I like to blend in when I go out. Want me to model them for you? I said as I headed up stairs to tear down.

"Don't change back yet," she said. Put on something that you bought and we will go out for dinner. She said with a twinkle in her eyes.

OK I said, is there anywhere special you had in mind? I said.

"Just something that will look like you just got off work." was her reply.

I had picked up a Navy pinstriped suit with a skirt that came just above my knees. I slipped off my flats and put on one of the new 2-inch navy shoes that I bought today to match the suit. I touched up my makeup and came down stairs. Cheryl was waiting for me. She had been on the computer and was putting some papers into her purse. "Very nice", she said, "Lets go to Angelinos", that was one of our favorite restaurant to go as husband and wife. I had only been there a few times as Sandi but never with Cheryl.

"Are you sure, we might run into someone we know."

"Not to worry, you know no one has every recognized you. Lets go". She tossed me my purse and we were out the door. As always she had me drive. But this time we used her car. She was not very talkative on the ride. I tried to find out what she had on her mind but she just said nothing.

We arrived, and there was no parking out front, so I was about to go park down the block but Cheryl told me that she wanted me to let out her so she could get a table while I parked the car. This was nothing unusually, and besides I love to be out walking. I found a spot at the far end of the block, and enjoyed the sound of my heels on the pavement as I walked back to the restaurant. As I got to the door a good-looking gentlemen was coming out and held the door open for me. I said, "Thank you", in my best (getting better voice). He smiled as I slide by him. There is a mirror in the foyer of the restaurant, and I could see the gentleman checking out my padded ass. On seeing this I put a little extra sway in my step, and a big smile on my face. As I got to the desk the Maitriade asked me "Dinner for one?" "No", I said, "My girlfriend is being seated now I'll just go catch up to her. He said, By all means", and let me go.

"I see that you got our favorite table," I said as the waiter helped me with my chair.

"I thought that since you are not worried about spending money, that you would not worry about taking me out for dinner."

"You know that I love going out with you, and the longer in a day that I get to spend en femme that happier I am."

"I am glad that you feel that way, because I have some thing that I want you to consider." Cheryl said taking out the papers from her purse.

As she was doing this the waiter came by and asked us if we would like a drink, Cheryl ordered her usually, a Caesar and I ordered mine, a Cosmopolitan. Every since I attended a TG convention and was introduced to this drink it has become my drink. He asked us if we were ready to order dinner, Cheryl told him we needed a few more minutes.

He said ok, and that he would be right back with our drinks.

"That's odd, Cheryl you always get the same thing every time we come here?" I said.

Tonight I want something different because I am going to suggest something different, she said with a sly look. She then handed me the papers.

"What are these?" I asked.

"Before you read them I want you to really consider them. I had an idea and thought that you would jump at this chance. So open them, read them, and them we call discuss them", was her reply.

Just then the waiter returned with our drinks, "Are you lovely ladies ready to order now?" he asked.

He startled me as I was focusing in on what Cheryl had given me.

Realizing that he was looking at me first, I ordered Baked ravioli, and then it was Cheryl's turn, "I'll have the lobster please, was her reply. After we had decide on the potatoes and salad the waiter turned and told us that it should not be to long.

"Look who is worried about money NOT", I said with a smile on my face.

"You won't be worried either if you agree", she smiled

"Agree to what?" was my reply

"Just read the papers," she said pointing to the papers in my hand.

I unfolded the papers and saw that they were print outs of on-line job applications from the stores that I had shopped at earlier today.

I took a drink, and suspecting what she was getting at, I asked her what she had in mind.

She started, "I did some research and found that both of these stores offer excellent wages and benefits. Best of all they have a great employee discount on clothing." You see, you can be dressed and save big money on clothes. I know that this is not the type of job that you are expecting, but until you can get a job in your field it would bring in a little money and save us on your shopping bills."

I was flabbergasted; I did not know what to say. I must have looked silly sitting there with my mouth open when the waiter returned with our salads. Cheryl quietly munched on her salad waiting for my reply.

I took a large drink and asked, "Are you sure about this?"

Absolutely she said around her salad, "You make a beautiful woman and for the few that notice, you know that no one ever says anything.

I sat there eating my salad, not sure that Cheryl or I fully realized what she was saying.

"Don't you like the idea Sandi? Doesn't it intrigue you?"

"You know that it does that and more." I said. It was a good thing that I had my gaff on, or there would have been no doubt that I was not a girl.

Come on Sandi it will be fun, besides you don't know if you will get the job or not. What's the harm in trying?

"That's what I am afraid of, I said with a laugh. "I will give it some thought, I promise." I said and I finished my salad. I folded up the papers and put them in my purse.

The dinner discussion was as wonderful as was the food. We talked about our day, and everything other than the papers in my purse. As we were just finishing our meal the waiter interrupted us with drinks that were sent over by two very good-looking men eating dinner a few tables away. We accepted and carried own with our discussion. A few minutes later the gentleman approached our table and asked if the could join us. Cheryl thanked them for the drink but told them that we were just leaving. The taller of the two stood beside me and said, "Do you two ladies have to leave now?"

I replied that we were in bit of a rush but if the left their cards. We might meet them another time for drinks." As Cheryl stood up the one closest to her said, " Well if that is the only way we might be able to see you two again, here is my card. The tall one placed my hand in his hand then with the other hand gave me his card with "I look forward to hearing from you".

With a little wave we were off.

Cheryl was giggling all the way to the car. I asked her what was so funny?

She said, "You were getting off on that, weren't you?" as she opened her door.

"No, I was just trying to be nice".

"You call that nice, you flirt", she chuckled as she slid into her seat.

The drive home was quite. Cheryl went up stairs, telling me to bring up a glass of wine. I got the wine and made sure that the house was locked up. By the time I got up stairs Cheryl was in bed waiting for me. I was about to take off my wig when Cheryl told me to leave it and the makeup on, and put on the nightie, she was pointing at. It was a long gown with cups to hold my forms. I grabbed the nighty and went into the bathroom to change.

"Where are you going?" Cheryl asked.

"I don't want to ruin the illusion." I chuckled.

"Well hurry up about it", was her reply

I quickly stripped and got my nighty on. I also freshened up my lipstick and went back into the bedroom.

As I climbed into bed Cheryl said, "Thank you for a lovely evening, I do enjoy going out with you"

"It was my pleasure", was my response,

"It will be", Cheryl said as she reached down and fondled my growing erection. So tell me have you thought about my idea anymore? She continued. I really think that it is a good idea and I think from your reaction so do you. Maybe I should go ask it if it wants to? Cheryl said as she slipped down and lifted up my nighty. "Tell me little man", she spoke to my already hard "clitty". "Do you want to work as a women, with that she took all of me in her mouth. She released me and asked again, getting no answer she repeated this several times, always stopping just as I was getting close. Finally she asked me again this time telling me that she wanted and answer or she would stop. I would have agreed to anything, and I thought that I had not filled out the forms so I could stall for a while anyway.

So I finally said yes I will apply.

Cheryl said, "Good girl Sandi", and took my erection into her month as I exploded. She swallowed and came up to kiss me. I could taste my own cum as she pushed her tongue into my mouth.

"I am so glad you agreed Sandi, because I took the liberty of filling out the forms on line and submitting them for you." She rolled over and said, "Night darling, by the way you have and interview on Wednesday. Now go and clean up and come to bed.

I slid out of bed and went back to the bathroom, to tear down. As I was cleaning up I keep thinking about the fact that I now had to go to an interview. I then noticed that my clitty was rock hard and standing at attention. I thought about trying to sleep but knew that I would not be able to, so staring into the mirror at the reflection I pulled on my clit until I again exploded. I quickly took off my makeup and the nighty. When I got back into bed Cheryl was already asleep. I quietly got into bed and cuddled her and tried to fall asleep. I had only one day before the interview. What am I going to do, what am I going to say? These thoughts keep running through my head, and the last thing that I remember thinking about was that I hadn't worked in retail in almost 15 years, and it was at a hobby store.

Get up sleepy head, Cheryl said to me as she shook me awake. I need you to drive me in this morning and pick me up after work. I slowly got out of bed and thought about what things I needed to do today. I figured that it was not a day for Sandi because I would be doing that tomorrow. As I was climbing in the shower the phone ran. I'll get it Cheryl yelled to me. Just as I was putting in the cream rinse in me hair, Cheryl came into the bathroom.

"Who was that?" I asked.

"Well you know the interview that you have tomorrow?" she said with an excited tone.

"Thank God!" I interrupted, "I was getting worried that I would actually have to go through with it."

"Oh you still have to got through with it tomorrow and even better than that, it was the other place that I, I mean you applied to. You have an interview this morning!" Cheryl said almost jumping up and down.

"You're kidding me, right?" I said standing there as the shower water poured down my back. "

Nope, you've got another one. The person who called, a Ms. Danst, said that she is in desperate need of people. She asked to speak to you and I told her that you were… indisposed. She then told me that she would like to meet with you this morning 10:30 and if there were any problems you could call her back.", Cheryl said.

I rinsed off quickly and turned the water off and tried to get out of the shower, I said, "Good call her back and tell her that I can't make it! Tell her what ever you want to".

Cheryl stopped me, "I did tell her want I wanted to. You have an interview so you had better get back in the shower and get a close shave," she said in her: you had better do what I say voice.

I grabbed my razor and got back into the shower.

I was brushing my teeth as Cheryl came back into the bathroom. She ran her hand over my face and said, "Smooth, I like it, you did a really good job." "Because we want you to look your best. I have called into work to let them know that I will be a little late, I am going to do your makeup for you." She had me sit on the vanity and proceeded to do her magic. She used colours that I don't think I would have ever thought of using. When she was done, I looked fabulous. "Wow, you have out done yourself here girl, I look incredible." I looked convincing even without my wig. "Come on girl lets go, Cheryl said as she lead me out of the bathroom. Lying on the bed were the clothes that she expected me to wear today. She had pulled out my black silk jacket and matching skirt, that comes just below my knees. When I wear this skirt I am forced to take smaller than normal steps. My cream blouse with appliqués on the collar would go beautifully. A pair of sling pumps with two-inch princess heels and black stockings. She had also dug out a white garter with matching bra and panties.

"Are you sure about the stockings? I asked, "Wouldn't pantyhose be more appropriate?"

"I suppose that on an average day they would be, but I want my girl to feel sexy and very confident while in the interview. I can't believe my little girl's going for her first job interview", Cheryl said wiping away a fake tear.

As I was putting on my Veronica and my clothes, Cheryl said, "Now for the right jewelry?" as she riffled through my jewelry box. After getting my lingerie on I pulled out my silicone forms. I love these forms as they have a self-adhesive that work very well when used with a bra. As I was buttoning up my blouse, Cheryl returned from her hunt and proceeded to help me with my accessories. With earrings, necklace, bracelets and watch. She pulled out my long red wig, my favorite. "This one is the most versatile wig you have, Sandi. If you get, sorry when you get this job," Cheryl corrected herself," you will want to be able to have multiple hairstyles.

When I was all ready to go Cheryl gave me the once over to make sure that everything looked good.

"I just new the colours that I chose for your eyes would go fantastic with these clothes, now grab your purse girlfriend, you have to get me to work." Cheryl said as she gabbed her purse and jacket. I got my purse and keys and headed out the door. On the drive in Cheryl told me that she also expected to have lunch with me at noon after my interview.

I will tell you about the train wreck that will be my interview, I told her.

"Don't you dare sabotage this interview! We need you to get back to work, whether it is just a little or a lot. Do you understand me?" Cheryl said with fire in her eyes.

"Yes" I said humbly. "I will be on my best behavior."

"And you will… ", Cheryl waited staring at me waiting for an answer.

"Try to get this job." I answered

"Good girl", were her final words before I had pulled the car out from of her office.

As she was getting out of the car, she at last spoke up. The interview is at Pennigtons, in the Glen shopping mall. Have a great interview and get the job and come tell me all about it at noon. Meet me at Earls for lunch around the corner." When Cheryl closed the door and headed to her building turning and waving as she went through the revolving door. It was 9:30 and I still had about an hour before I would have to be at the interview. I realized that I was starting to get nervous. It had been a while since I have had any interviews and this would be my first as Sandi. Then I remembered that it would not be my last as I had one tomorrow. I decided that I would go get a coffee to try and calm my self down. I drove to the nearest Second Cup to the Glen mall. I went in and ordered my favorite a Mocha Chino with chocolate whip cream. The clerk asked if I wanted it to stay or go. And I said to stay. "I'll bring it right out to you mama if you what to find a seat." He said to me as he started my drink. I thanked him and went to a table by the window. Within a few minutes the clerk came to my table with my drink. I sat and slowly sipped my drink, looking out the window and thinking about my up coming interview. I always like to see my lipstick print on a coffee cup whenever I go out. After spending about 15 minutes drinking I realized that I had to get going because I did not want to be late for the interview as it would be hell to pay from Cheryl if she ever found out. I finished my drink and thought that I had better go to the washroom because I was nervous enough already I did not want to have to worry about bowel problems. As I entered the bathroom and realized that it was just one room. I closed and locked the door behind me. As I was sitting on the toilet I looked around and saw that they have a tampon dispenser. One of my little quirks is that I always like to get a memento from my time out. Since this day was going to be monstrous, I thought that I really needed to get one. I finished up, pulled and pushed everything back into place washed my hands and got out my change purse and purchase a tampon from the vending machine. One last look in the mirror told me that I needed to touch up my lipstick. I put everything into my purse and headed out. "Have a great day!" the clerk who served me my coffee said I walked past the counter. "Thank you, you too." was my reply. As I was getting back into the car I realized the Cheryl had left her black zipper case in the car. I got into the car and called her to let her know.

"Hi Cheryl, its Sandi,

"Hi Sandi how are you doing, getting excited?", she asked.

"More like frightened to death.", I replied.

"Don't be silly you'll do great."

"Cheryl the reason that I called was to let you know that you left your zippered case in the car. I hope that you don't need it, at least until after lunch." I said.

"Silly girl", was Cheryl's reply. "I left that for you. In it you will find a copy of your resume, modified a bit, she chuckled, "I also included a few references. They are people who know about what kind of person you are. I've got to go now and looking at the clock, so do you. See you at lunch." With that she hung up.

I put my cell phone back into my purse and grabbed the case from the back. Opening it up I found my "modified resume" and the list of references. I looked at the names on the reference and saw Cheryl's name, actually her maiden name, and my male name on the list. My name had a time of calling after 6pm and Cheryl's name had her work number. Seeing the clock on the dashboard I realized that I had to hurry to get to the store on time. I put the pieces of paper back into the case and started the car.

I got to the mall with about 10 minutes to spare. I got out the resume one more time so that I could see what I had done that made me qualified for working in retail. Reading through the resume was not as complete work of fiction that I expected. When I was younger I had worked in various hobby and sporting good stores. The resume just showed them a little more recent and that the stores were now specialty clothing stores. The latest job had me acting as a help desk phone operator. As of late my computer clients had spent more time talking me on the phone than having me come in, I guess that this was the most truthfully thing in my resume. I put everything back into the case and headed of into the mall. I arrived in the store. "Excuse me", I said as I came to the first clerk in the store. "I have an interview with Ms Danst this morning, I am a little early". The clerk looked at me and said, "Hold on and I'll go get her. She disappeared behind the racks of clothes. Within a minute she returned with a "follow me". I followed her to the back and she held a door open for me. There was a woman who was about 50 sitting at a desk. She stood up and I saw that she was dressed beautifully in a red summer dress. Her makeup was done immaculately and even for her age she looked very attractive.

She reached out with her hand, "Sandi, Sandi Stephens?"

"Yes, Ms Danst?

"Hi Sandi, please call me Tara. How are you today?"

"I 'am a little nervous I said"

"Please sit down and don't be nervous. Tara said, would you like something to drink?

"No thank you I am fine," was my reply.

"You look very familiar to me," she said.

Before she had time to think about how she knew me I told her that I often shopped here, as I loved the clothes.

"All right lets get started", she said as she started to tell me about the store and its mission statement.

I listened intently. She continued asking me questions about my past and I tried to make them match as best as I could. After about 40 minutes, she told me what the job paid and the benefits. "And best of all", she continued, "we have a 30% discount for employees and you get first pick!"

"That's wonderful," was my reply.

"So when can you start", she asked

"Pretty much immediately", I said.

A big smile came over her and she said, "Great, I hope that you don't mind but I took the liberty of calling one of your references this morning, a Ms. Cheryl Robinson?'

"No not at all, she is a wonderful lady", I said.

"She certainly thinks the same about you Sandi", Tara said. "I would really like you to start right away if you don't mind?" She looked at me hopefully.

I was shocked. I did not know what to say. "The first words out of my mouth were, "Sure, I guess?"

"You're a doll." As she reached into her desk she explained that after work she and I could sit down and fill out the paper work. With that said she pulled out a nametag that said Sales assistant on it. "This will have to do for a while, until I get you one with your name on it. Now I want to introduce you to the girls out front. First I will introduce you to the girl at the counter. Kathy told me that she was glad that they had someone else working, and then Asked Tara if she could "Please take her break". Tara agreed and then took me over to meet the girl that I had met earlier. "Sandi this is Lynn, Lynn this is Sandi, she will be working with us. I want her to start right away, so if you would please show her the ropes."

"Welcome aboard Sandi", Lynn said. "First off I need you to put back the clothes that are around the changing room area, OK?"

"Ok, but is there somewhere that I can put my purse?" I asked.
"Sure Sandi just put it back here", Lynn said, taking me to a small staff room. As I was opening the door Kathy came out and told Lynn that she would be back in about 20 minutes. I found a place to put my purse. I asked Lynn if it was OK if I made a quick call before I started, as I would have to change a lunch date I had.

"Oh, some hot guy I bet", Lynn said, "Sure I will be out front if you need anything." I took out my cell phone and called Cheryl.

"Hi, Cheryl Robinson", I said with sarcasm in my voice.

"Hi Sandi how are you doing?", she said. "How did the interview go? I am dieing to talk to you about it at lunch."

"That's what I am calling about. I will have to take a rain check, I can't", I tried to explain.

Cheryl interrupted, "No way mister!" she said in a very low and determined voice. "I expect you here at lunch."

"I can't make it Cheryl I am sorry as I too was really looking forward to having lunch with you, but you see I have to be at work.

"Oh, she said, "One of your clients called, will you have time to get home in time to change."

"Not exactly", I said, "you see Ms Danst, Tara, hired me at the end of the interview."

"Really! That's greats, I am so happy, I better not keep you from your new job. See you later Sandi have a great first day." With that she hung up the phone.

I turned off my cell phone and put it into my purse. I then put my purse in a drawer.

I headed out to the change area to start putting away clothes.

As I was gathering up the clothes, women would come up to me and ask if they could try on the clothes they were carrying. I found available change rooms and pulled open the curtains. A few times the women would come out and ask me what I thought of the outfits that they were wearing. I wanted to be honest so I told them the truth. Some of the clothes were absolutely perfect, while some were not. There were some occasions that the women did not close the curtain all the way and I could see a lot more than I expected. As this is a larger size store most of the women were at least a size 20. There were some thou that were a very proportionate size 16 or 18. I caught myself on a few occasions spending more time taking clothes off the rack and staring than I should have. I was glad that I was wearing my Veronica as I was feeling myself trying to tent. When this happened I quickly told myself to get back to work and try to forget what I saw. A few hours after I started, Tara came up to me and asked me if I had found something that I liked, "Pardon me", I said.

"You look like you were staring at the dress that you have." Tara said.

Yes I do like it was my response, not wanting to tell her about the beautiful young women who was almost completely naked in the change room that I was really looking at. "You can try it on later", Tara said. "How are things were going." I told her that I was doing great. She said, "Lynn had said that I have been a very quick study."

"I am glad that I am working out. I have been busy", I said. "There seemed to be a never-ending supply of clothes to be hang up."

Tara told me that is why she had come up to see me. It was time for me to take a break. I said that I would like that and she said that I should be back in 20 minutes. I said, "Thank you", and went back to get my purse. I told Lynn and Kathy that Tara told me to go on a break and that I would be back in about 20 minute.

"See you then", Lynn said, "When you get back I am going to take my break OK?"

"OK", I said as I headed out to the mall. I was still thinking about the beautiful woman that I saw changing just minutes ago. The pressure in my panties was very intense. I quickly found the ladies room and went in to relieve myself. As I walked in I noticed that they had a Pad dispenser. I knew that I would leak for a while when I finished in the stall, so I purchase a maxi pad and took it into the stall with me. I pulled down everything that needed to go down. My Clitty sprang to life. I reached into my purse and pulled out a small tube of hand cream. Putting a small amount on my hand I proceeded to rub it over my now pulsing clitty. I slowly pulled on my Clitty thinking about the woman in the changing room. I thought about the fact that I was now working as a woman and was really enjoying all the interaction with the customers. I could not hold back any more so I quickly grabbed some toilet paper and tried to catch all of my cum as I tugged on my clitty to drain it. Wiping up I put the maxi pad in my panties I pulled up my clothes making sure that my now spent clitty was against the pad. I straightened my clothes and left the stall. I washed up and checked my makeup and left to get a drink. I found a kiosk close by and get a small diet soda. Trying to compose myself, I headed back to the store and my new job. When I got back I told Lynn that I was back and that she could take her break. Lynn told me that until she got back I was to make sure all the customers were taken care of. I wandered around the store trying to tidy up. Tara came out and said, "Here Sandi this makes it official." She handed me a nametag with Sandi Stephens on it. She took off the other pin and helped me pin the new one on my jacket and told me that I should always wear it. I looked at my watch and noticed that it was already 4:30. Women came and went, I tried to greet them all and ask if there was anything that I could help with. Most were just browsing but a few were trying to find something specific. As I was not yet trained on the cash register I sent the customer that were making purchases to Lynn or Kathy, who ever was working the register. As I was straightening up some skirts at the front, a woman came up behind me and said, "Excuse me I am looking for a gift for a friend of mine I was hopping you could help me?" I turned to her saying I would try. I looked at the women and it was Cheryl. I almost asked what she was doing there when I realized that standing behind her was one of her coworkers that I had met at last years Christmas party. As far as I knew she had no idea about Sandi. I composed myself and asked her what she was looking for. Trying to avoid any kind of familiarity. She had me walk around the store pulling outfits, blouses and skirts of the rack. I could see that Cheryl was really getting a kick out of me running around trying to find the perfect gift for her friend. Finally Cheryl asked me which outfit would be best. I told her that I did not know the person that the gift was for and that maybe she should get a gift certificate at the cashier. She agreed, and thanked me. The two ladies headed to the cashier. I went back to tiding up the front of the store and tried to watch Cheryl and her friend out of the counter of my eye, but was unsuccessful in seeing what was happening. I headed back to the change area to get more clothes, and Cheryl passed me, with a knowing wink and a, "Thank you very much for all your help."

"Your more than welcome, please come again."

"I will", was her reply as she left the store.

It was almost 6pm and Tara came out to tell us that it was time to close the store.

"Kathy, Lynn would you two please close out, I have to finish some paper work for Sandi", Tara said as she called me to her office. "Ok Sandi, first off I want to thank you for starting today and on such short notice. "Now I need you to fill out these forms so that we can get to work on getting you paid."

I sat down at her desk and looked at the forms. It was then that I realized that Sandi did not have a Social Insurance Number. I started to get very nervous. "Are you all right?", Tara asked

"Uhmm, I have to tell you something that, well may be an issue", I stammered.

"What is it dear?" Tara said looking at me with a bit of a smile.

"I don't, I am not, I was,… Oh god, Tara my name is not really Sandi." I finally got it out and put my head into my hand to hide my face.

"Do you mean that you have not officially changed your name, Sandi"

I looked up at her not knowing exactly what was going on.

"Look Sandi, I suspected that you are a Transsexual. You are very passable, but I have seen a lot and I suspected. Just so you know it does not make a difference to me. I am very pleased with your work and that is my bottom line."

"Thank you, I gushed. I try to be as convincing as possible.

"Well you do a great job. Now how are we going to do this? I cannot pay you under the table as this goes through head office."

"Well", I said sheepishly, "my new initials are the same as my original if that helps. And I have the same last name."

"Why wouldn't you dear", Tara said, "When you finish your transition will you not keep your last name?"

I then realized that she thought that I was going for the change. I did not want to tell her otherwise so I played along. "Of course it is just the first name that I really need to change", I said. We sat down and filled out the forms only using me first initial wherever my first name was required. With that all done my first day of work, as Sandi, was done. Tara handed me a paper with the work schedule for the next week. I was to work every day this week accept the weekend. I went back to the staff room and I picked up my purse. At this time both Kathy and Lynn had already closed up and had locked the doors. Tara walked me to the door and unlocked it so that we could leave.

Thank you again for working on such short notice, Tara said as she gave me a hug. I hugged her back and told her that I was glad that she hired me.

"Where are you parked", she asked me and I pointed to the closest mall exit. Too bad I am on the other side, we could have walked and talked, see you tomorrow.

We waved good-bye and I headed to my car with all the things that had happened today making my head spin. When I reached my car Cheryl was sitting in it reading a book. "How was your first day girlfriend?", she said as I opened the door and got behind the wheel.

Epilogue

I worked in the shop for about 1 month until I found a position in by field. It was a very eye opening month and one that I would not have traded for the world. I still visit the shop when I get the chance, and if Tara is in she gives me the staff discount.

  

  

  

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