Salt & Pepper, Sugar & Spice

by Teddie S.

 

Chapter 9

Back in the U.S.A.

 

A week later Ronnie and Jason were back home in the States, and were meeting Amy and Linda for lunch at one of their favorite places. They talked about the trip to France, especially the trip to Paris, and the reaction Ronnie's mother had to meeting Jaimie. And, as they were leaving the restaurant, Ronnie said to Linda, "Can we stop at your shop?"

"Sure. Why?", Linda replied.

Looking at Jason, Ronnie said, "Someone is getting his ears pierced. Both of them."

"I'm what!?", Jason responded.

"Getting your ears pierced."

"No."

"Love. It's time. You love earrings, and the best ones are for pierced ears."

"But, don't I have to keep something in them until they heal?"

"So?"

"People will see 'em."

"So?"

"How will I explain it to my dad?"

"If he asks, and I'll bet that he won't, just tell him you lost a bet with me."

"Remember he's a scientist, and notices everything."

"Jason,", Amy said, "how many guys on campus do you see with their ears pierced?"

"A lot.", Jason replied, "But, most are just one or the other."

"But, you see guys with both done. Right?"

"Yea."

"Our waiter had both of his done."

"He did?"

"Didn't notice did you?"

"I guess not."

"And, like Ronnie said, you love earrings. And, the best ones really are for pierced ears."

"I can do it for you in just a few minutes.", Linda said, "And, it won't hurt. It's just a pin prick. And, once they heal, there is a way to disguise the holes if you want to. Beside, they'll be healed by the time school starts in the fall."

Jason looked at Ronnie, she looked at him with a coy little smile, and he said, "All right. I guess it can't hurt."

Ronnie got a smile on her face, and mouthed, 'I love you.'

Half an hour later they were at the Changing Scene, and Jason was sitting in Linda's chair. Linda wheeled over a small table, and told Jason, "A lot of places use an ear piercing gun. Those are all right, but I learned to do them with piercing needles. They just do a better job."

Jason looked at Ronnie and Amy, and said to no one in particular, "Lets get this over with, before I chicken out."

"Just relax, and let me work. It'll only take a minute."

Linda took a small marking pen, and carefully marked both of Jason's ears. Stood back to take a look, and said to Ronnie, "How's that look?"

"Perfect.", Ronnie replied.

Linda then carefully cleaned Jason's left ear, took a piercing needle, and pushed it through his ear lobe. She asked him, "Feel that?"

"Just a little.", he replied.

Then she carefully placed a small stud in his ear. She then moved to his right ear, and repeated the process. Then she stepped back, looked at him, nodded her approval, and said to Ronnie and Amy, "Well, ladies, what do you think."

Ronnie, smiled, and said, "Very nice."

Amy, also smiled, and said, "Welcome to the club, girlfriend."

"Can I see?", Jason asked.

"Sure.", Linda said, as she turned the chair toward the mirror.

Jason turned his head back and forth, looking at each ear, and finally said, "I guess it's not too bad. At least the studs are small."

"Lover.", Ronnie said, "They're cute."

Jason turned, looked at her, grinned, and said, "Now. What are you going to get pierced?"

"Huh?"

"I got my ears pierced, and I figured that you might as well get something interesting pierced."

"Oh, you think so?"

"Just kidding."

If Jason's dad had noticed the studs in his ears, he never said so. But, one evening a few weeks later, after they had dinner with his parents, Jason was helping his sister Mary with the dishes, and she said, "I love your studs."

"Uh. You noticed?"

"Sure. A long time ago. I just wanted to see how long you were going to keep them in."

"I guess they're part of me now. Mom or dad say anything about them?"

"Mom did. Dad, hasn't. I don't think he's even noticed. I figure if he had, he would have said something. He grumbles more about your long hair, then anything else."

"Yea. He said something tonight about getting a hair cut."

With a grin, Mary added, "Maybe you need a trip to the beauty shop?"

He looked at her, and just shook his head no.

Mary added, "I've got some really cute, long, dangly, earrings that you can borrow any time you want. But, here." And, she handed him a little box.

He opened it, it contained two small diamond studs, and he said, "I can't take these."

"Why not. I bought them a while ago, have never worn them, and figured that you'd like them."

"Thanks, sis. I really do like them."

He gave her a little hug, and she whispered, "Enjoy them Jaimie."

"She will."

On the way home, Jason said, "Mary commented about my studs."

"What did she say?"

"How cute they were. And, she gave me these.", he said, handing Ronnie the box.

Ronnie opened the box, and said, "How sweet. These are really cute."

"It was really nice of her. She also said, that mom has noticed my studs, but dad hasn't."

"I figured as much. But, he's sure after you about getting a hair cut."

"I know. Maybe I should."

"Maybe. It's long enough that you could do almost anything you want with it. Want to go to the beauty shop with me?"

"Beauty shop. Why not just the barber?"

"Because your hair needs to be treated properly. The barber will wack and hack. The beauty shop will treat your hair the way it needs to be treated. And, besides, Jaimie really hasn't had that experience yet. It might be fun, and guys go to beauty shops all the time to get hair cuts."

"I do need one."

"You could get it cut in a way that you could wear it in both a guys style and a girls style. Then maybe no wig."

"You think?"

"Maybe."

One evening, a few days later, Ronnie and Jaimie were walking the three short blocks to the strip mall where Ronnie gets her hair done. It was a small one operator shop, simply called Helen's.

As they walked in the door, Helen greeted them, "Hi Ronnie."

"Hello Helen."

"So, is this my new customer."

"Yes. This is Jason."

Jaimie looked at Ronnie, with a look of surprise.

"Honey.", Ronnie said, "I had to tell her about you. She had to think about a cut that would work for both Jason and Jaimie."

"Please warn me next time."

"I'm sorry."

"Jaimie.", Helen said, "Ronnie explained the whole thing. And, I don't have a problem with it. It'll be a fun challenge coming up with a cut that will look right both ways. But, it's doable. Do you wear your hair in a pony tail when you're a guy?"

"Yes."

"Good. Then we can keep it fairly long. And, you can put it in a pony tail. Guys or girls style."

Helen worked on Jaimie's hair for some time, wash, conditioner, and styling, before she was happy. When Ronnie saw it, she smiled, and nodded her head yes. When Helen turned the chair for Jaimie to see, the more Jaimie looked at it, the more she smiled.

Helen then said, "It's cut in such away that you can do a number of things with it. Both a girls, and guys pony tail. Then, being shoulder length, there are a number of girl's styles that it can be done in, some very easy, some very fancy. I've just done a simple one that covers your ears a little, and falls onto you shoulders. You could easily change it to a little sexier look by just combing it so that if falls across your face, and partially covers one eye. Ronnie knows what I'm talking about, don't you honey."

"Yes.", Ronnie said, "And, looking at her, I can see some things that would look very cute."

As they were walking back home, Ronnie asked, "So, how does it feel to not have a wig on, but have a girls hair do?"

Jaimie answered, "Very nice. But, I hate my color."

"We can do something about that."

Now, their sex life hadn't changed much. They still had their little trysts on the spur of the moment, and this evening was no exception. As they cuddled on the couch, Ronnie started running her hand through Jaimie's hair, and said, "It feels so soft, and nice." And, one thing led to another.

Over the next couple of months Jason went with Ronnie, whenever she went to Helen's to have her hair done. He usually would just have his hair cut, to keep the style that Helen had first given him. But, every once in awhile, he would have a wash, conditioner, and styling. And, really loved the pampering.

School had started, this was Ronnie's senior year, and Jason, being in a five-year program, had two years to go. No one commented about Jason's pierced ears, or his hair. And, Jason's dad was still unhappy about the length of his hair, and hadn't noticed, or at least mentioned, his ears.

On a Friday just after New Years, Ronnie came home with a sly smile on her face. Jason was working on supper, and didn't notice right away. But, as they sat down to eat, Jason asked, "What have you been grinning about?"

"Oh, nothing."

"Right. Oh nothing, means something."

"That so?"

"Yes. What are you up to?"

"Oh. I just found out something."

"What?"

"I stopped at Kathy's Bridal Boutique to pick up a new bra, and Dorothy remembered me from Amy and Linda's wedding."

"So?"

"Well. Back then she had asked me if I was interested in doing some modeling for her, and I never got back to her. And, she asked me again just now."

"What kind of modeling?"

"They do a big bridal fashion show early in the Spring, and she wants me to model for it. They like to use local girls that aren't really models.", and then Ronnie mumbled something.

"What did you just mumble?"

"Nothing.", Ronnie said with a smile.

"Nothing. I don't think so. Now, what did you say?"

"Well, Dorothy also remembered you."

"No!"

"Wait. Don't react so fast. She remembered both of us, because we we're so tall. And, she's looking for tall models. This could be fun."

"No!"

"Honey!"

"Love. If you want to do it, fine. But, no way am I doing it."

"Just think of all the pretty bridal gowns that you'd be wearing."

"No."

"Oh, I give up."

The following Saturday was a girls night out, Ronnie, Jaimie, Amy, and Linda, were going out to dinner, and a movie. It was a dress down night. Everyone was going comfortable, jeans, and sweaters. After all it was January, and cold outside.

Ronnie did Jaimie's hair in a very nice, but casual style. Then Jaimie did her own makeup in a really nice soft look. The girls went to a nice quiet restaurant that was done like a pub. They sat, and for a while, talked about nothing in particular.

Then Amy asked Ronnie, "So, are you going to do the modeling thing for Dorothy?"

"I don't know.", Ronnie answered, glancing at Jaimie.

"Why?"

"I wanted Jaimie to do it with me, and she said no."

Jaimie thought, 'Here it comes. They're ganging up on me.'

Amy looked at Jaimie, and said, "Jaimie. Why not. It would be lots of fun."

"I just don't want to."

"Afraid of being read?", Linda asked.

"Kind of."

"But, why? You're so passable. And, have become comfortable with being Jaimie."

"But, with clothes on. From what little I know of fashion shows, there would be all kinds of people there in various states of dress, and undress."

"Maybe. But, these are all local girls. None of them are professional models. So, they'll be nervous too. And, they probably won't care about anyone but themselves."

"What about guys. Won't there be a bunch of guys there?"

"No.", Ronnie said, "Dorothy said, it's by invitation only. And, they don't allow males, except for a hairdresser or two."

"Think of the fun of trying on all those wedding gowns, and bride's maids dresses.", Amy said, "Every girl would jump at the chance."

Jaimie just sat there. And, Ronnie said, "Just give up on her. She won't do it."

"If I do it.", Jaimie said, "What's in it for me."

"Besides wearing all those pretty clothes?"

"Yea."

"Dorothy pays two hundred and fifty to each girl, and you get to keep the underwear you wear."

"And?"

"What more do you want?"

"I don't know."

"Oh! Sometimes you are so impossible."

Ronnie and Jaimie didn't speak for the rest of the evening. Linda took Jaimie aside after the movie, and said, "Honey. You've hurt Ronnie's feelings. Just one thing, don't either of you go to bed mad."

After they arrived home, Ronnie and Jaimie didn't talk for a long time. Finally, Ronnie was in the kitchen, and Jaimie walked up behind her, and said, "Honey."

"Leave me alone. I don't want to talk to you right now."

"But, I'm sorry. I hurt you."

"No. You've disappointed me."

"Disappointed?"

"Yes. You are so much fun to be with. To do things with. I thought you'd have fun doing the bridal fashion show. I know how much you love gowns, and pretty under things. And, you've taken a hard line on this. Have you really thought about it?"

"Not really."

"Typical male."

"What?"

"Typical male. Make a snap decision, without thinking it through."

"Stop."

"It's true, isn't it?"

"Yes. It was a snap decision. I heard fashion show, and the no came out."

"But, why?"

"I'm a guy. It was a red flag to my male side. Something in me said, 'No, you can't do this.'"

"But, you did Amy and Linda's wedding. And, you've come so far being able to be whoever you want to be. Tonight, even in comfortable clothes, your whole being said feminine. When you change from Jason to Jaimie, you really become Jaimie. Jason is no where to be found. And, don't be upset with that. Jaimie is a part of who you are, a major part. And, being able to see that, and be her, is fantastic."

Ronnie saw the tears start to roll down Jaimie's cheeks. And, Ronnie couldn't resist, she took Jaimie, and held her. Eventually Jaimie said, "I'm sorry. I should have at least thought about it."

"Do you need to go, and talk to Mark?"

"No. Let me sleep on this. Just please don't be mad at me."

"Honey. I'm not mad. Just a little hurt."

Ronnie wiped away Jaimie's tears, and they kissed.

When they broke the kiss, Ronnie, with a smile said, "I still can't get use to kissing someone with lipstick on, and such pouty lips."

They smiled at each other, and kissed again. When they broke this time, Jaimie said, "Get use to it love."

"Really!"

"Yes. Because no matter if I'm Jason or Jaimie, I love you, and I'm going to kiss you." And Jaimie kissed Ronnie again.

As they settled into bed that night, they just cuddled together, and Ronnie said, "Honey. Just think about this. There's a meeting next week of all the girls that are going to model for Dorothy. I just want you to think about going with me, and see what it's all about."

"I'll think about it. We'll talk more tomorrow. Okay?"

"Okay love."

The next morning, Ronnie was awake well before Jason, but just laid there holding him. As Jason woke up, he rolled over, and looked at Ronnie. They kissed, and he said, "I'm sorry about last night."

"It's all right honey. Lets just forget about the whole thing."

"No way. You're looking forward to doing this."

"But, with Jaimie."

"I know love. Lets get some breakfast, and talk."

The following Sunday, Ronnie and Jaimie walked into Kathy's Bridal Boutique just as they were closing. Dorothy had an area set up with chairs, and there were a dozen or so girls already there.

Most of the girls were standing around talking in twos and threes. Ronnie and Jaimie took seats at the back. Finally Dorothy said, "Ladies. Ladies. Please take a seat, and we'll get started."

After everyone was seated, Dorothy continued, "I'm so happy to see all of you here. And, it's so wonderful to be able to do this show with local girls. I'm going to pass out some cards, and I'd like you to fill them out while I explain what we're going to do. Then, we would like to take some pictures of each of you, a close up of your face, and a full front, side, and back set."

Dorothy passed out cards, and the cards asked for such things as, name, age, address, phone number, and sizes. Jaimie looked at it, and whispered to Ronnie, "What should I put down?"

"Who are you right now?"

"Jaimie."

"Well . . . "

Jaimie filled out the card starting with her name, Jaimie D'Aubigne. Then she whispered to Ronnie, "That's the first time I've written my fem name."

Ronnie just smiled.

Dorothy went on to explain the details of the bridal show. How they start out with lingerie, then proceed to various gowns. And, that the show lasts about two hours. Then she said, that they knew that some girls were a little shy, and wouldn't want to do the lingerie. And, if any of the girls didn't want to do lingerie, all they had to do was write, 'no lingerie', at the bottom of the card. Jaimie started to write, no lingerie, at the bottom of her card, but Ronnie took her hand, and whispered, "Love. Lets see what they want us to wear first."

Jaimie looked at Ronnie with a look of, are you sure about this. Ronnie just smiled, and whispered, "Yes."

Dorothy went on to explain, that they would be calling each girl, and setting up appointments for fittings. And, if any of the girls had someone that they would like to be paired with, to just write their name at the bottom of the card. Ronnie wrote Jaimie's name, and Jaimie wrote Ronnies'.

After the meeting, Dorothy had refreshments, and all the girls stood around, and chatted. Jaimie noticed that she and Ronnie were the tallest ones there by at least four or five inches. As they were chatting with a couple of others, Dorothy walked up to them, and said, "I'm so glad that the two of you decided to become part of the show. I've been thinking of doing something special with the two of you."

"Special?", Ronnie asked.

"Yes. I'll explain more when you come in for your fittings. I assume that you two are coming in together?"

"Yes. We live together, and are going to college."

"Good. I'll be calling you in the next week or so."

On the way home, Jaimie asked, "I wonder what she's planning?"

Ronnie smiled, and answered, "I guess we'll just have to wait and find out."

The next week actually dragged by for Jason, he kept wondering what special thing Dorothy had planned. One evening the phone rang, Ronnie answered it, and when she hung up she turned to Jason, and said, "Tomorrow at seven, love."

"Tomorrow at seven. What?"

"For our fittings. Weren't you listening?"

"No. Studying."

The following afternoon, Jason spent extra time applying the breast forms, and being sure the edges were well concealed with makeup. He went with the less is more idea on the makeup.

Right on time, Ronnie and Jaimie walked into Kathy's, and looked for Dorothy. One of the sales clerks asked, "Can I help you?"

Ronnie said, "Yes. I'm Ronnie, and this is Jaimie. And, we have an appointment with Dorothy at seven."

"Oh yes. She's in the back. Go on back she's expecting you."

Ronnie and Jaimie walked to the back of the store, and found Dorothy. And, Dorothy with a big smile said, "Girls, I'm so glad that you decided to do this."

"We thought it might be fun.", Ronnie said.

"We do try to have fun with it. Come on with me."

The girls followed Dorothy to one of the larger dressing rooms. This dressing room was the one that they used for the brides. It was carpeted, had some nice chairs, and a sofa. The walls were covered with drapes, where they didn't have a mirrors. And, in the center was a raised platform.

Dorothy turned to the girls, and said, "I'm glad you didn't write 'no lingerie' on your cards. We've had a number of requests for something, and I'm hoping that you're willing to model them for us."

"What's that?", Ronnie asked.

"Bridal corsets."

"Bridal corsets?"

"Yes. They're making a comeback."

"Won't that be a little risque?"

"We're going to do it very tastefully. And, there will only be ladies there."

"Both of us?", Jaimie asked very quietly.

"Yes dear.", Dorothy replied, "I was hoping to make you twins. Some of the other girls will actually be wearing less than you will."

Ronnie looked at Jaimie, and said, "Remember seeing them in Paris? You really wanted to try one. Now's your chance."

Jaimie just nodded yes.

Ronnie then looked at Dorothy, and said, "Why not."

Dorothy grinned, and said, "Wonderful. There's two sets on the dresser over there. A corset, thong, and nylons. I'll leave you alone to put them on. If you need help, give me a yell. And, when you've changed come on out."

With that Dorothy left the two girls alone. Ronnie and Jaimie walked over to the dresser, and saw the clothes. One set had a name tag that said, 'Ronnie', and the other a tag that said, 'Jaimie'.

Jaimie looked at the lingerie, then at Ronnie, and said, "I don't know about this."

"Sweetheart. You'll be covered more than some of the others. And, it'll be fun."

"If you say so."

Ronnie picked up her coset, and looked at it. It was a lightly bonded, over the bust, in satin, with a front busk, back lacing, and six garters. It was trimmed in lace, and embroidered with small pink roses. Jaimie picked hers up, and looked at it. It was a twin to Ronnies'.

Ronnie said, "These are gorgeous, and very expensive."

"How expensive?"

"I'll bet, four hundred dollars or more."

"You're kidding!"

"No love. Corsets' are expensive. In fact, when I wore my mom's, she made me wear an under slip to protect it. But, I don't see any here. Maybe Dorothy doesn't want use to wear one for the show. You can help me get dressed first, then I'll help you."

Ronnie undressed, and slipped the thong on. It covered her well in the front, but left very little to the imagination at the rear. Then, she slipped on a very sexy pair of white nylons with lace tops. Jaimie watched her, with more than casual interest.

Ronnie picked up the corset, loosened the laces, unfastened the busk, wrapped the corset around herself, and fastened the busk. She adjusted the corset so that it sat properly on her body. It covered her breasts, and stopped just above hips. She then said, "All right lover. Your turn to have some fun, and see how tight you can make this. Work from the top and bottom, toward the middle. And, when you think it's tight enough, do it again. Then tie the loops in the middle into a bow. Think you can do it?"

"Sure."

Jaimie started working on Ronnie's corset, pulling the laces as tight as she could. When she was done, she tied the loops at the middle in a bow. And, asked Ronnie, "How's that?"

"It could be tighter. But, we'll get there."

"Tighter!?"

"Sure. I know my waist can be smaller than this. Now, hook up my nylons for me?"

As Jaimie knelt down to fasten the garters, she said, "If you say so."

When she had fastened the garters, Jaimie stepped back to look at Ronnie, and said, "That is so sexy."

With a sly grin, Ronnie said, "It is, isn't it. All right love, your turn."

Jaimie stripped, slipped on the thong, readjusted her male parts, and slipped on a pair of stockings just like what Ronnie was wearing. She then picked up the corset, and just looked at it. Ronnie grinned at her, and said, "Here, let me help you."

Ronnie took the corset, loosened the laces at the back, undid the busk, and wrapped it around Jaimie. She then fastened the busk, and adjusted the corset so that it sat properly on Jaimie's body. And, then asked, "Are you ready to be sensually squeezed?"

"Don't go overboard."

"I won't." And, as she tightened Jaimie's corset, Ronnie said, "To really do this properly, we need to get use to wearing them over time. You only wear them for an hour or two at first, and slowly lengthening the time. There, all done. How does it feel?"

"Tight. But, not as bad as the first time with the waist cincher. And, it feels different being squeezed this way."

"Let me do your nylons. Then take a look."

Ronnie carefully knelt, fastened Jaimie's nylons, and then said, "Lover. Help me up."

Jaimie offered Ronnie her hand, and helped her stand back up.

"Thanks.", Ronnie said, "It's a little hard getting up in this corset. Now, take a look at yourself in the mirror."

Jaimie walked over to one of the large mirrors, and stood there looking at herself for a long time. Ronnie walked over, placed her hands on Jaimie's shoulders, and said, "Looks good doesn't it?"

"Yes."

"It 's even given you hips, not to mention a cute butt. And, it's not even that tight yet."

"Aren't we going to be showing too much in these?"

"It's a fashion show. And, a little skin doesn't hurt."

"But, I don't want anyone seeing my butt."

"It's so cute that if I could bend over, I'd kiss it. So, don't worry."

"Do we have to go out into the shop?"

"Sure. Your important assets are covered. Besides, I don't think there'll be any guys in the shop."

"I hope not."

"Come on. Let's don't keep Dorothy waiting."

Ronnie took Jaimie's hand, led her toward the door, and they walked into the shop together. Dorothy saw them, and just beamed. There was also a couple of customers, and they just stared at the girls. Jaimie started to feel a little self conscious.

Dorothy walked over, looked over both of the girls very carefully, and said, "I just knew you two would look great in those. You'll be a hit. I wanted you two in early, so you would have a chance to get use to wearing a corset before the show. What do you think?"

"We both think it's a great look.", Ronnie said, "Don't we, Jaimie."

"Yes. A great look.", Jaimie said very quietly.

"I have another corset for each of you to take home, and wear as much as you need to."

"Another corset?", Ronnie asked.

"Yes. The boning in them is much heavier then the ones you're wearing. If you get use to wearing these for a few hours, you won't have any problems with the others during the show. Actually, we should have had them custom made for you, but we don't have that much time. But, I sent your measurements to a corset maker, she sent me these two, and assured me that they would fit you correctly."

Dorothy handed the girls each a package. They both looked inside, and saw a pretty, white, corset, and under slip.

Dorothy continued, "Once you're use to them, I'll want you to come back, and we'll take some new measurements. Then we'll fit you for a couple of gowns for the show. Thought we were just going to just let you run around in your underwear, and not wear any gowns. Didn't you?"

With a little smile, Ronnie said, "I was wondering."

"Honey. Everyone will get a chance to wear a couple of gowns. Now, run along, and change. Just leave those corsets in the changing room. But, you can keep the nylons, and thongs."

The girls went back to the changing room, and helped each other take off the corsets. Jaimie started to dress in her own clothes, but Ronnie said, "Help me put this other corset on?"

"You're kidding?"

"No. Might as well start getting use to it."

"You're nuts."

"For you."

Ronnie put on the under slip, then loosened the laces, and opened the busk. Then she wrapped the corset around herself, and fastened the busk. Jaimie then went to work tightening up the laces. Jaimie got this one a little tighter than she had the other one, but Ronnie didn't mind. She loved the feeling of being squeezed by the garment. Jaimie then fastened the garters to her nylons.

Ronnie finished dressing, turned, looked at Jaimie, who was still only half dressed, and said, "Better get dressed."

Jaimie looked at her, smiled, and said, "Help me put on my corset."

As they were walking out of the store, they found Dorothy, and she said, "Are you girls wearing the corsets?"

With a little smile, Ronnie said, "We figured that we might as well get started getting use to them."

"Don't go over board. Just a couple of hours to start with."

"My mom let me wear hers', and she told me how to do it properly."

"Good. We'll see you in a couple of weeks."

On the drive home, Jaimie said, "These are a little hard to sit in, aren't they?"

"You'll get use to it."

"I can't believe how much Dorothy is putting into this."

"This show will bring her a lot of business. So, they put a lot into them. Don't be surprised at all the flowers, and everything else you see. She'll probably borrow top of the line jewelry, for us to wear, from one of the better jewelers in town. She'll have hairdressers, and makeup artists, all over the place."

"You're kidding."

"No love. It's big business."

"And, she uses local girls for her models?"

"Sure. A good business move. Local models, talk to their girl friends, who come to the show, and then shop at the store. Plus, those girls also talk to there other girl friends."

Ronnie and Jaimie spent the next two hours in the corsets. Jaimie's only comment, when they took them off was, "I liked the tight feeling. But, it feels good having it off."

"We'll wear them only for a couple of hours for the first few times. Then slowly lengthen the time. And, we'll also slowly tighten them."

Over the next few weeks, the girls got use to the corsets. Jason didn't feel right being Jason when wearing the corset, so every time the corsets were worn, which was at least every evening, it was as Jaimie.

Four weeks after Dorothy had given them the corsets, and two weeks before the show, the girls were back at Kathy's Bridal Shop for fittings. Dorothy started taking their measurements, and when she got to Ronnie's waist, she said, "My dear. You've come in three inches."

"Three inches. I knew I'd gotten smaller, but not that much."

Then Dorothy measured Jaimie, and said, "You've come in two inches, my dear."

Ronnie looked at Jaimie, and said, "Looks like I beat you girlfriend."

Jaimie just frowned.

"Girls.", Dorothy said, "I was going to make you look like twins for this. I was thinking of making you both blonds, with the same makeup. But, after having my makeup girl look at your pictures, she said Ronnie wouldn't look good as a blond. So, we decided to leave Ronnie's hair alone, and ask Jaimie if she would mind going blond?"

Jaimie looked at Ronnie, and Ronnie just smiled. Jaimie looked back at Dorothy, and said, "I guess I could."

"Good, my dear. Would you like my hair dresser to do it. Or, do you have a hair dresser that you trust?"

"I think that I'd like my hair dresser to do it. If that's all right."

"That'll be fine. Be sure to give me the bill. Now, lets try on the dresses. I'd like you each to do three. One bride's maid dress, and two wedding gowns."

Dorothy took the girls back to the large dressing room, and there were two large racks of dresses, and gowns. Ronnie first tried on a satin, sleeveless, deep maroon, floor length, dress. It was a little loose in the waist, but otherwise fit nicely. Dorothy said, "We can fix that with a little tape or some pins."

Jaimie then tried on her bride's maid dress, it too was a satin, sleeveless, floor length, V-necked one, with a slim skirt. It fit like a glove, and Dorothy said, "Very nice, my dear. It looks like I've got your size just right."

Next came Ronnie's two wedding gowns. The first was a strapless, satin, A-line gown with black beaded lace, and scalloped neckline. The next was also a strapless, satin gown, but with a beaded lace overlay, and a split front with a sweep train. And, as with the brides maid dress, both fit a little loose. But, Dorothy didn't seem to be concerned.

Jaimie's first gown was really gorgeous. It was a satin and organza, side-draped A-line, with a ruffle edge, and beaded bodice. And, had a large numbers of buttons up the back. It took Dorothy a minute or two to button all the buttons.

Jaimie looked at her self in the mirror, and just grinned. And, Dorothy said, "That looks so good on you."

And, Ronnie added, "That is so pretty."

Jaimie's next gown was a beaded lace halter sheath, with pearl encrusted collar, and a detachable chiffon train. Jaimie just loved how this gown hugged her. And, it appeared that Dorothy was very happy, as she said, "You two were so easy to fit. I guess it's because you're so tall, and have nice slim figures. I do have a very special Oleg Cassini gown for the finale of the show. And, I'm not sure which of the girls is going to get to wear it. But, I'm leaning toward one of you two."

"One of us?", Ronnie said.

"Yes. I really want to show this gown off. And, I'm thinking that one of you two will show it off the best. I'll know better later this week, after the rest of the girls come in."

As the girls were leaving Kathy's, Dorothy said, "Jaimie be sure that you get your hair done, and don't do any thing the day of the show. I'll have a number of hair dressers here to do each girls hair. As well as makeup. Also, drop in a couple of days before, and you can take home the fancy corsets, and some nylons."

On the way home, Ronnie said, "You were so cute."

"I was cute?", Jaimie replied.

"Yes. Very cute. You just glowed when you had those gowns on."

"It did feel really good."

"I'll bet Dorothy chooses you for the Oleg Cassini gown."

"No way. With your darker coloring, those gowns just glowed on you. She'll pick you."

"Want to bet?"

"Sure. I'll bet you."

"What's the winner going to get?"

"If I win, you're my maid for a week. If you win, I'm your maid for a week."

"Only a week?"

"Okay. Two weeks."

"You've got a bet.", Ronnie said, "Shake on it."

After they got home, Ronnie ambushed Jaimie in the kitchen. She wrapped her arms around her neck, and kissed her. When they broke the kiss, Jaimie asked, "What was that for?"

"For being so cute, and lovable."

"That so?"

"Yea. I just love it when you're this way. And, I'm really beginning to like kissing those pouty, lipstick covered, lips."

Jaimie kissed Ronnie again, then said, "So, what are we going to do about turning me into a blond."

"Lets worry about that later. I've got other things on my mind right now."

Ronnie took Jaimie's hand, and led her towards the bedroom.

Two days before the show, Jaimie was sitting in Helen's beauty shop having her hair bleached. And, as she was sitting there, she said, "How do we turn me back before my dad sees me?"

"Don't worry.", Helen said, "I'll come in on Sunday morning, and we'll dye it back."

"That would be wonderful. But, won't the bleaching, then dying hurt her hair.", Ronnie asked.

"Not if we're carefully, and treat it properly, ", Helen replied.

When Helen was done, Jaimie took a close look, and liked what she saw. But, Ronnie said, "Helen did a wonderful job, but I like you better with black hair. Like in Paris."

"Hey. It's only for a couple of days.", Jaimie said.

On the Friday before the show there was a rehearsal of sorts. Dorothy, and her staff, showed the girls how she wanted them to walk, turn, and stand. She took all the girls through a walk through of the show, showing them the order that they would walk down the runway. Told them that the lingerie would be shown first, then the bride's maid dresses, and finally the bridal gowns. There were a lot of questions from the girls, and an answer for everyone. And, when Dorothy told everyone that her whole staff would be there to help the girls, everyone felt better.

As the rehearsal was breaking up, Dorothy pulled Ronnie and Jaimie aside, and said, "Ronnie, I'd like you to wear the Oleg Cassini gown. And, Jaimie, I'd like to try something fun, if your willing?"

"What's that?", Jaimie asked.

"One of my girls came up with the idea of dressing you as a groom, in a feminine style tuxedo, and have one of my staff dressed as a minister, and go through a fake wedding. What do you think?"

Jaimie, looked at Ronnie, smiled, and said, "Might be fun."

"Ronnie?", Dorothy asked.

"I wouldn't miss it.", Ronnie replied.

"Great. It'll be a quick change for Jaimie, and we'll also have to change her hair quickly. But, we can do it."

The day of the show was crazy. When Ronnie and Jaimie arrived at the party center where the bridal show was going to be held, Jaimie was surprised at all the flowers, and decorations that were being set up. The largest room was where the show was going to be, and a somewhat smaller adjoining room was set up as a dressing room.

As soon as the girls walked in they were grabbed by one of Dorothy's staff, and taken to the area where the hair dressers were working. When they were done, both girls had very fancy updo style hair, with flowers woven into it.

The makeup artists then had their turn. Jaimie was worried as to how much time was spent on her eyebrows. And, she should have been. They ended up very thin. A long time was spent on applying makeup, so it was just so. Dorothy wanted everyone to be perfect.

There were dressing rooms set up, each one shared by two girls, so that there would be some privacy. Girls were running around in, what appeared to be very pretty bridal style underwear. Panties, and bras. Teddies. And, Ronnie and Jaimie in the corsets.

Both Ronnie and Jaimie were given very nice chokers that looked like it was made out of diamonds, to wear. A nice pair of long dangly diamond earrings. And, there was also a very nice veil.

The bridal show started, and after all the other girls had their turn on the runway in various types of underwear, it was Ronnie and Jaimie's turn. They were each handed a very pretty bridal bouquet, the curtain parted, and the announcer said, "Ladies. We now introduce our two girls from France, Ronnie and Jaimie. They are wearing identical bridal corsets. . . . "

The girls did a slow wedding style walk down the runway, stopped at the end, did a couple of poses, turned, and walked back up the runway. There was applause all the way down and back.

When they walked back through the curtain, they were hustled off to their dressing room. And, one of the staff helped them change into their first gowns. They each modeled their bride's maid dresses, and two wedding gowns.

After their last wedding gown, they were hustled back to their dressing room. Two girls helped Ronnie into the Oleg Cassini gown. Which was a hand-embroidered, beaded lace bodice gown, with a full organza skirt. The veil was a lace mantilla.

Two other girls were helping Jaimie out of her last gown, and into a tuxedo, while still wearing the corset. And, one of the hair dressers was undoing all the hard work that it took to do her hair, and putting it into a somewhat masculine style. The choker, and earrings went. And, her makeup was removed. Even in the tuxedo, and without makeup, Jaimie still looked very feminine.

After the last girl had finished her walk on the runway. Jaimie, and the staffer that was dressed as a minister, walked to the end of the runway, turned, and faced the curtain. The wedding march started, the curtain parted, and Ronnie started walking slowly down the runway, with the voice of the announcer describing what she was wearing.

Jaimie's mind went back to the little church in France, and watching Ronnie walk down the aisle with her father. And, she couldn't help but smile.

When Ronnie reached Jaimie, Jaimie turned, stood next to Ronnie, and faced the faux minister. The faux minister went through a very short wedding ceremony. And, when she was done, there was a round of applause.

Dorothy walked down the runway, again to a nice round of applause, and said, "I want to thank all of our models. None of them are professional, but all could be. I'd also like to thank all of you for being here, and hope you enjoyed the fashion show. There are refreshments in the room to your right as you leave this room, and the girls will be there shortly." Again, more applause.

Dorothy walked back up the runway with Jaimie on one arm, and Ronnie on the other, and said, "You were just wonderful. If there's anything that I can do for you just ask. Now, go over to the reception, and enjoy."

Ronnie and Jaimie walked into the room where the reception was, and it was set up just like a wedding reception would be, cake and all. Jaimie whispered to Ronnie, "Dorothy really does go all out."

"I told you. It costs her a lot, but it helps bring in the customers."

A couple of the staff was rounding up all the girls that had modeled, and was having them gather at one end of the room. Apparently there had been a photographer there, just like a real wedding, taking pictures of the whole fashion show, and they wanted a group picture, with Ronnie and Jaimie at the center.

The photographer, and her assistant, arranged every one, and they took a number of photos. When she was done, all the girls started to mingle with the guests. It was then that Ronnie and Jaimie found Amy and Linda.

Ronnie said, "Hi guys. We didn't know you were going to be here."

"We wouldn't have missed this for anything.", Amy said.

"You two looked so good." Linda said, "And, those corsets. I want one."

"That wedding scene was just too much. And, Jaimie you make such a good looking guy. Maybe a little effeminate, but not bad for a girl trying to look like a guy. I'd even go out with you.", Amy said with a grin.

There were kisses all around. Then Amy dropped the bomb, "Did you see who else is here?"

"No. Who?", Jaimie asked.

- End Chapter 9 -

  

  

  

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