The Vcation Nightmare

by Margaret Jeanette

 

Jason Barrett woke up at his usual early time. It took him a minute to realize that he was at his sister-in-law's house. His wife Sharon was sleeping next to him. He knew she wouldn't be up for at least two hours yet as she liked to sleep late when she didn't have to go to work. He wondered about the headphones on his head. He didn't remember putting headphones on.

He got up and padded to the bathroom. He knew no one was up yet so he was real quiet. He closed the bathroom door and sat on the toilet. Right across from him on the edge of the tub was a pair of Denise's panties. They were white with rows of black lace all around. He wondered what it felt like to wear something like that.

Without thinking he kicked his jockey shorts off and reached for the panties, slid them up his legs, and stood up. They didn't feel too bad, kind of sexy. Just then the door opened and Denise stepped in. She saw him standing in her panties.

"What the hell are you doing in my panties?" She stormed.

"I was just seeing how they felt. I don't know why I tried them on. I'll get them off!"

"No, leave them on. They're not mine any more, they're yours! You can keep them on."

She stepped past him and picked up his jockey shorts. She told him to stay where he was. She sat on the toilet and smiled wickedly.

She wiped herself and stood, then said, "I have some other clothes you can have. Follow me!"

"No, I can't do that!" He protested.

She grabbed his arm and he had never realized she was so strong. She pulled him to her bedroom. She grabbed his ear and sat him on the edge of her bed. She told him to stay there. He sat quietly. He was afraid she was going to wake up Sharon.

"You need something to match your pretty panties. Here put these stockings on." She handed him a pair of black mesh thigh high stockings. He slowly put them on. Then she brought a black lacy bra and helped him by hooking it for him. She stuffed a pair of heavy cotton socks in each bra cup. Then she slid a black slip over his head. Then came a sleeveless red dress, which she zipped up the back.

"I always hated my large feet but now maybe there is an advantage to having large feet. I think I have a pair of shoes that will fit you."

She produced a pair of red pumps with a five inch stiletto heel that ended in just about a point. She slid them on his feet. They fit perfectly. He just about fell when he tried to take a step. She told him to take short steps and put one foot directly in front of the other. He tried that and found he could walk with difficulty.

She looked at him and smiled as he tried to walk. Then she told him to sit on her vanity bench. He sat facing her, glad to get off his feet. She reached around behind him and soon his lips were as red as his dress. She told him the lipstick was guaranteed to last all day. He was thunderstruck. He didn't want to be seen wearing lipstick. She then did his eyes with eyeliner, eye shadow and heavy mascara.

She looked at him, smiling to herself. She felt mean but she wanted to prove a point. She wanted to punish him for wearing her panties. She grabbed a red silk scarf she had and when she was done he had a turban on his head. She found some red clip-on earrings in her jewelry box and when she was done he had them on along with a matching bracelet and necklace.

"Go down and make some coffee. I'll be down in a few minutes. Remember, take short steps."

He had a bit of trouble managing the steps but made it without any mishaps. He made the coffee and sat at the dining table.

Denise appeared just as the coffee was done. She told him to get her a cup. He got her one and saw she was wearing denim jeans and a plain shirt.

He asked, "Can I go take this off now. You see how I look. I don't want Sharon to see me like this."

"You have your panties on for the day. Everything goes with them doesn't it? Doesn't everything you have on go with fancy lacy panties? Answer me!"

"Yes, everything goes with them but I can't keep this stuff on. Sharon will be up in a little while. Please, can't I go change? I'll keep the panties on if that will make you happy. Please, I'm begging you, can't I go change."

"I go to all the trouble of getting you dressed and you don't appreciate it. Get yourself a cup of coffee and come back here and sit down. I'll explain it to you."

He got the coffee and sat. Denise started by saying, "You look really nice in that outfit. It's yours now. So you are wearing your clothes. There shouldn't be any problem with you wearing your clothes is there?"

He was getting angry and retorted, "I don't want these clothes. I didn't pick them, you did! I want to get out of them."

Denise said, "They are your clothes. You will keep them on as long as Sharon or I say. Do you understand that?"

He said, "You can't let Sharon see me in these clothes. Please I am begging you."

Denise said, "I don't want to hear another word about what you are wearing. You are going to keep them on, Suzette."

"Suzette?"

"Yes we can't call you Jason in those clothes so I decided you will be called Suzette. Do you have different name in mind?"

"No, please can't I get them off?"

They could hear Sharon going to the bathroom and knew she would be with them shortly. Denise told him he could go into the living room while she explained to Sharon what had happened or he could stay where he was and shock her. He decided to go into the living room.

Sharon came in wearing a robe over her nightgown. She got a cup of coffee and sat by Denise. It was quiet for a few minutes. Then Sharon whispered, "Did it work? Did you catch him?"

Denise gave her the OK sign with her fingers and a smile and nod of her head. Both sat smiling.

Denise finally broke the silence saying, "There is something I have to tell you. I woke up and headed for the bathroom and when I opened the door I caught Jason standing in a pair of my panties. I got angry with him and made some changes."

Sharon asked, "Why would he put on a pair of your panties? That doesn't sound like him."

Denise said, "I saw him. He was wearing my panties. He said he just wanted to see how they felt. I told him they were his now and I dressed him to match the panties."

Sharon gasped, "You what? Where is he? I want to see him!"

Denise said, "I'll call him but I want you to go along with what I've done. Are you game?"

Sharon said, "If you did what I think you did I don't know what I'll do. I can't make any promises."

Denise said, "Fair enough. But if you work this right you can gain a girlfriend or get that maid you said you wanted."

Sharon said, "Where is he? I want to see him now!"

Denise called, "Suzette come out here, now!"

It took him almost five minutes to get the courage to stand up and head for the dining area. When he entered he was blushing as deep a red as his dress.

Denise said, "Turn around real slow so Sharon can see you."

He did as he was told. Sharon exclaimed, "Do you like wearing panties and all of that?"

He protested, "I didn't want to put this stuff on. She made me! I saw the panties lying on the tub and just wanted to see what they felt like. Now she says they're mine and I have to wear these clothes. Tell her to let me get them off."

He was shocked when Sharon said, "The panties you're now wearing are yours, right?"

He answered, "Yes she said they were mine now."

Sharon continued, "Everything you have on is things someone wearing panties would wear right?"

He said, "I guess so. Can't you tell her to let me go change?"

Sharon said, "No, you can keep on what you have on. Maybe if you wear them for today you will learn your lesson. Then again maybe we'll have to have you continue to wear dresses. I'll have to see how I feel."

He said, "But I'm your husband. Do you want your husband in a dress?"

Sharon said, "Do you look like a husband? You look more like a girlfriend. If you argue, Denise said you might make a good maid. We can always get you a maid's outfit. Is that what you want?"

He knew he was defeated. He got a cup of coffee and sat down at the table. The sisters were discussing the day's plans.

Denise said, "I am off work this week so anything is open. Would you like to visit the new mall in Brentwood? I hear it's huge. It will take all day to see it all."

Sharon said, "That sounds good to me. All three of us girls can go and shop till we drop."

Suzette quickly spoke, "I don't care to go. You know I am not a shopper."

Sharon said, "If we go we'll find you a couple of maid's outfits. You don't like shopping, you can stay home and do housework. Or would you rather go?"

He decided to go. The three of them got into Denise's car and she drove them to the mall. Two stores inside the entrance they went in there was a dress shop. Sharon grabbed a dress that she thought would look nice on Suzette. He begged off but she persisted.

She said, "If you don't want to try on any dresses we sure can find you some. I am sure we can find some that will do for a maid. Is that what you want?"

He said it wasn't and found himself with Sharon in a changing room. The dress was a teal velvet one with white lace trim on the white collar and cuffs. It fit a little snug on him but it looked all right to Sharon and Denise. They told him to buy it for himself.

He asked, "Why would I want to buy it. You said I could get out of wearing a dress after today."

Sharon said, "I said I may let you out of it not for certain. You don't want to wear the same dress two days in a row do you?"

He knew he was going to buy it. He went and took it off and took it to a cash register and bought it. Sharon and Denise were smiling the whole time.

Right next to the dress store was a nail parlor. Denise suggested they get his nails done there. He protested. The two women tried to persuade him to get his nails done. He kept arguing that he didn't want his nails done.

Then all of a sudden Sharon said, "That's enough! You are gong to get your nails done, then we will get you some maid's uniforms. You will learn not to argue so much."

He looked at her as if she had condemned him to death. She returned an equally hard look. She took his arm and he had to follow her in his heels, as he couldn't walk that well. When he left the nail parlor he had nails that extended far from the tips of his fingers. They shone like wet red paint. He was totally defeated and at their mercy now.

When they came to an earring kiosk they got his ears pierced in three places in each ear. He sat numbly as they pierced his ears and put the studs in. He absently followed the two women as they shopped more stores. He was happy that they hadn't found any more dresses for him.

At lunchtime they headed for the food court. His legs were killing him by the time they got there. When they asked him what he wanted for lunch he said just a burger. They went and got the food as he sat at a table. He was thankful to be off his feet.

As they were eating Sharon and Denise were talking steadily. Then Sharon said, "Suzette, you haven't said anything. How do you like shopping? Isn't it fun?"

Suzette said, "It might be fun for you, you two are not wearing heels tall enough to give you a nosebleed. My legs are killing me. Could we possibly get some low heeled shoes for me?"

Denise quickly chimed in, "Don't be silly. You have to get used to the heels. It's good for you. The longer you wear them the better you'll feel. Sharon told you we are going to get you maid's uniforms and to be a proper maid you will have to wear heels. A maid always looks better in heels. Don't you think?"

Suzette said, "Can't we forget this maid stuff? I am your husband for God's sake!"

Sharon said, "You keep that up and you will be a maid faster than you can bat an eyelash. You are making this a very unpleasant day. It is a day we should be having fun. We are on vacation. If you keep forgetting we are on vacation your vacation will end very fast. If I hear one more word of complaint out of you or see one look of being unhappy your vacation will end right there. Am I clear enough on that?"

He looked at the floor and mumbled something the women didn't hear. Sharon asked him what he said. He told her, nothing. She asked again and he wouldn't tell her.

Finally she said, "I'll give you ten seconds to say what you said before. If you don't tell me your vacation is over right now."

He said, "I just was complaining to myself."

Sharon said, "You are lying. It sounded like 'go to hell' to me. Is that what you said?"

He said, "So what if it was. It isn't going to make any difference anyway. You have your mind made up!"

Sharon said, "I didn't have it made up before but I do now. Buster, your vacation is over."

The two women got up. He followed suit and followed them. They entered an Accessories Galore store. Sharon picked up a red purse and a pink wallet with a white rose on it. She told him it was for when he had to go grocery shopping.

The two women looked at a mall directory and headed for some store. He saw them going into a store called Everything French. Sharon asked the saleslady if they had French maid outfits. The saleslady told her they had complete outfits. She said they had everything you could want for a French maid. The saleslady led them to three racks of uniforms. Sharon picked a black one that she knew would fit him. It had a very short skirt. The saleslady asked if she wanted the layered petticoat and Sharon said she wanted everything. Sharon ended up getting three black uniforms and a pink one. She got mobcaps with long ribbons to match. The saleslady asked if she wanted the seamed stockings to complete the look.

Then the sales lady said it was a shame that they didn't have the maid there as they could have gotten her a corset to wear under it. Sharon said they had the maid there, and soon Suzette found himself in a changing room being fitted for a corset. Sharon chose one with a lot of steel stays in it. The saleslady showed Sharon how to take up on the laces to get maximum effect from the corset. He could hardly breathe when they were done. The saleslady said to take up on the laces at least every two days.

When Sharon asked about heels for her maid the saleslady took them to the shoe area. Sharon picked a pair with six-inch heels in black patent leather. They locked on the feet with an ankle strap. She also picked up a pair of pink pumps with a five and a half inch heel that locked on the feet.

When they checked out he couldn't believe she was spending that much money for everything. He had his hands full of bags and packages to carry. Denise suggested they head back to the car, as it was late afternoon. They were headed back toward the entrance they had come in when Sharon spotted a sign in a window. It read- Permanent Make-up Special One half off!!

She left them standing there as she went in. She came out and told them they had to go in. Once inside she introduced Suzette to a girl named June who Sharon said would do his make up for him. June took him to a chair and started with a fine brush on his eyes. As she worked she told him it was like a tattoo only you didn't need a needle and the colors were brighter. When she was done he saw his face was done close to what he thought a hooker would wear.

He had tears in his eyes when he left the salon. Denise and Sharon laughed at him and his tears. They made it to the car and stowed the packages. He was glad to be able to sit and get the weight off of his legs.

They arrived back at Denise's and he had to carry all of the packages in. When he had them all in the women watched as he unpacked them one at a time. He had to hang the uniforms in the closet in the bedroom and put the lingerie they had gotten for him while his make up was being done in the dresser drawer.

He had to empty his wallet into the pink one and put it in his new purse. Sharon gave his old wallet to Denise, telling her to throw it away. Then Sharon told him his vacation was over, to get one of the black uniforms on. She told him not to forget anything. She left and he changed.

When he entered the living room they had him turn around a couple of times. He was very unsteady in the heels but managed to turn as they said. Denise told him to get them a drink. He went and mixed drinks for them. He heard Denise call that there was a tray in the cupboard. He found the tray and took the drinks to them.

After they were served Sharon told him he was supposed to curtsy after serving the drinks. She told him to curtsy so they could see how he was at it. He did a little bob but it wasn't good enough. They had him keep on until he got better at it.

He was sent out to make a light meal for the two women. When he had it ready he was going to sit down to eat. Sharon immediately straightened him out, telling him he was there to serve them and not to eat until they were done. He was flabbergasted. He didn't know what to do. He wanted out of the uniform and back into his men's clothes.

Every time he had to fill the women's glasses they made sure he curtsied. They kept him busy with little things. Once he caught a leg of a chair and stumbled. The two women laughed at him. Denise told him to straighten a seam of his stocking. He had to fuss with it for quite some time to get it straight. He felt a little sense of pride when he did get it straight.

That night at bedtime Denise apologized to Sharon that she would have to sleep with the maid. Sharon laughed and said that was all right.

As they got into bed Jason said he had a question. Sharon said to ask away.

He asked, "How long do you intend on keeping this up? How do you expect me to go to work with this make up on? What are you thinking?"

Sharon said, "Well, Suzette it is this way. You will be my maid until I get tired of it. I'll let you quit your job because you will be busy being my maid. That answer your questions?"

He said, "I am your husband, not your maid!"

She said, "Today you showed me you can be a good maid so I have decided you can stay as my maid. I'll take care of you. You can take care of me. I'll tell you what, tonight I'll let you make love to me because tomorrow I intend on locking that up. You can have one last night of fun or you can sulk. It's up to you. Do you want to take advantage of it? Think of it as a reward for not being too bad today."

He decided to take advantage of it. He didn't know what she was talking about but he decided to try to convince her to change her mind. They made love and when they were done he asked if she really wanted to lose that. She said she could get all of that she wanted. He was shocked.

He fell into a restless sleep. The corset didn't let him take a deep breath. He awoke the next morning wondering about the headphones he was wearing. He put on the black maids outfit. He went down and made coffee. He was on his second cup when Denise came in.

She told him to make her some eggs over easy and toast with strawberry jelly. He made them and served them. She reminded him to curtsy. He was having another cup of coffee when he heard Sharon call Suzette.

Sharon told him she would have breakfast in bed. She told him what she wanted. He curtsied and went to make it. When he served it he used the tray he used last night for the drinks. She told him what clothes to get out for her to wear. She had finished her light breakfast and told him to help her get dressed. Then she sent him away. He returned to the kitchen area where Denise told him to wash and dry the dishes. He did as told. He seemed to be in a trance through all of this. Something made him want to rebel but something stronger made him do as he was told. He still thought Sharon would get over it.

Denise showed him where the things he would need to clean were and told him the place better be spotless when they got home from doing some shopping. He started cleaning. It went better than he thought it would. He was soon done with everything they had told him. He sat and wondered how he was going to get out of this. He was restless, so he walked around even thought his legs hurt a bit. He enjoyed how the petticoat felt on his legs and he went into the bathroom and looked at himself in the mirror there. He liked what he saw yet at the same time felt it was wrong.

The women came home in the middle of the afternoon. Sharon told him to come to the bedroom. He did and she told him to strip. He thought he was getting his men's clothes back but was surprised when he was naked that she glued some breast forms on his chest. Then she attached a chastity belt on him, locking it and telling him he would now have to sit to go to the bathroom, and wipe himself afterward like any woman.

Then she told him to get dressed again. She laced the corset tighter than the saleslady had. He thought he was going to pass out, it was so hard to breathe. When he was fully dressed she told him she had something she wanted him to do

She pulled up her skirt and pulled down her panties, then had him administer his tongue to her pussy. He had done it before and soon she had two orgasms. She told him that was the only way he would get to have sex with her from now on. She laughed when she saw the look on his face. She told him not to look so down. She promised to have sex with him that night. He made supper for both of them and cleaned up afterward.

At bedtime Sharon handed him a baby doll top to put on. He put it on and she told him to lie on his stomach with his legs off the end of the bed. He suddenly felt something poking at his rear. Then he felt her stick a finger in his rear. Then two fingers, then three. She moved them around as freely as she could. Then she withdrew them. Then he felt something else poke at his rear. It was a well-lubricated dildo. She forced it in and it hurt him. Soon though he was enjoying it. He pushed back on her thrusts. He came without being hard. She withdrew and made him kiss the dildo.

Sharon said, "Now you are as complete a woman as I can make you. You know you should give yourself an enema before we do this again."

All he could do was blush. Sharon told him he blushed just like a woman on her wedding night. That made him blush deeper.

Sharon said, "Tomorrow we are going home. You can wear the teal velvet dress you bought on the way home. Make sure you pack all of your uniforms and stuff. Denise said she has a couple of dresses you can have."

He fell into a restless sleep. When he awoke the next morning he found he had the headphones on again. It bothered him, as he didn't remember putting them on. He got up and put the velvet dress on. He saw a pair of matching sandals that looked like they had velvet straps. They also had six-inch heels. He put them on wondering where they came from. He went and made coffee and soon was enjoying a cup.

Soon the girls were up and after breakfast Sharon told him to start packing for the trip home. He started packing, thinking that once they got home he could revert to his men's clothes. The lingerie, shoes, and the rest of his jewelry and stuff took all the room in the small suitcase he had brought. He went and asked Denise if she had a box or bags for the jeans and shirts he had brought.

Sharon was there and she said, "I told Denise to donate them to a charity shop. Leave them folded on the bed. She'll take care of them. If you are all packed put your stuff in the car. My suitcases are all ready for you to put there also."

He got everything in the car. Sharon and Denise said their goodbyes and soon they were on their way. He sat quietly looking glum. Sharon would occasionally glance at him and smile. He thought, that was her smile when she knew something he didn't. He thought about getting home, unpacking the car and getting into his jeans and a shirt. He didn't give one thought to his make up.

Sharon said, "Now, Suzette wasn't that a wonderful vacation? Wasn't it a lot of fun?"

Suzette answered, "Maybe for you but not for me. Can we end this when we gat home? I think I have had enough of this. It will feel real good to get into jeans and a shirt again."

Sharon quickly told him, "When we get home you will unpack the car and put all of your new clothes in the spare bedroom. That is your new bedroom now. It is the maid's room. When you have all of the clothes put away you can change into one of your maid's uniforms. I have some things for you to do."

He asked, "You don't seriously figure on continuing this? I thought this was just for our vacation period. You don't expect me to continue to be your maid do you?"

She replied, "You will either be my maid or you will leave wearing your maids outfit. The choice is up to you. Tell me what you want to do. Do you want to be my maid or are you going to leave?"

He was totally dejected by this turn of events. He agreed to be her maid. He had tears in his eyes and started crying.

Sharon looked at him and said, "That's good. You are crying just like a woman. Denise said those tapes would work but I didn't think they were worth what we paid for them. It looks like those tapes are the real thing."

He asked between sobs, "What tapes?"

She laughed and said, "The tapes you have been listening to every night as you slept. The first one is what made you want to put on the panties and accept being dressed in a dress. The rest make you want to be as much a woman as you can be. You only got two tapes left and you will be the happiest maid in the world. Denise told me about them and I didn't think they would work. Boy was I wrong. You fell for it hook, line and sinker."

Sharon was laughing and he started crying. He now knew it was all set up and he'd been caught. He wondered if he would ever get out of it. He hated hearing Sharon laugh like that. He thought he was doomed to being a maid for the rest of his life. Then a thought came to him.

He asked, "What about the paycheck I brought in? We are going to miss that, aren't we?"

Sharon said, "I didn't tell you but I have been promoted twice in the last six months. I bring in enough to cover what you made plus some more. I screwed my way into those promotions but it was worth it."

He was shocked. She had violated their wedding vows and now was bragging about it. He had never suspected a thing.

She continued, "Don't you remember those nights I came home late and had you eat me out? Don't you remember how I tasted? You were eating their load that was still in me."

Sharon was laughing so hard now that she had tears in her eyes. Then she continued, "According to the directions, last night you got prepared to suck a man off. The pamphlet gives a keyword that will work if you refuse. When we get home I am going to enjoy seeing you go down on a man. Don't you think that will be fun? You can get your sperm fresh on delivery, not bottled up in me."

He sat there devastated. He didn't know what to think anymore. He decided when he got home he would put the clothes away and change into jeans and a shirt and go somewhere. He would go anywhere just to get away from her.

They arrived home and he put all of their clothes away. Sharon watched him closely. He finished and was going into their bedroom when Sharon asked him what he was going to do. He told her he was going to change. She asked if her pretty maid was going to wear her pink uniform. The trigger words pretty maid made him turn around and go put on his pink uniform.

When he came out in his pink uniform with the white apron with the heart shaped pocket trimmed in pink lace she told him to start washing the dirty clothes from the vacation. He started the wash. Sharon told him she wanted everything ironed when it was done drying outside.

As the second load was washing she had him put all of his male clothes in boxes and take them to the car. She told him they were going to a thrift shop, as he would never need them again.

He was hanging up the second load of clothes when he heard Mrs. James, their next-door neighbor call him. He went over by her figuring he might as well get it over with. Mrs. James recognized him right away.

She asked, "Are you going to a costume party or something?"

He replied, "No, on our vacation my wife used some hypnotic tapes on me and now has me as her maid. I don't want to do this but for some reason I can't help it. I have to get going as she has a ton of work for me."

Mrs. James said, "Come over tomorrow morning after she leaves for work and we'll talk. I may be able to help you, I don't know for sure but I have an idea."

He told her he might be able to come over the next morning and went back inside. He was just inside the door when he heard Sharon call for Suzette. He knew she must have heard him enter.

When he entered the living room he got a shock. Sharon was sitting on the couch and a man was next to her. Her blouse was open and the man was sucking on her breast. When she told the man to meet Suzette her new maid the man turned and looked at him. He was shocked to see it was Toby Henderson, his boss from work.

Sharon said, "See, I told you he wouldn't be able to work for you anymore. That is his new uniform that he will be wearing every day from now on. Doesn't he look precious?"

Mr. Henderson said, "Yeah, he looks good enough to eat, or eat me. I guess he really is done working for me. Do you want me to give him a good recommendation?"

Sharon laughed and said, "Oh, yes, we need a good recommendation. I know he isn't giving the two-week notice so he will have to thank you for the good recommendation. How about a blow job?"

Suzette backed up when he heard that. Sharon said the trigger words 'blowing is fun' and he found himself desperately wanting to give a blowjob. He saw Toby unzip his pants and take out his tool. Sharon told him to kneel in front of him and kiss it. He did it.

Soon he had it in his mouth and was giving an excellent blowjob. When Sharon saw Toby was about to come she said, "Blowing isn't fun"

Suzette came out of control. He started to gag just as Toby shot his load. He had to swallow it. Toby pulled out and Suzette had a gagging feel in his throat. He heard Sharon laughing. He hated that laugh. Sharon told him to go finish the wash.

He came in after hanging up the second load and heard a commotion in the main bedroom. Very quietly he made his way to the bedroom door. He saw Sharon and Toby making love. Sharon was groaning with her eyes closed. He heard her shriek. She had never sounded like that when they made love. He left the area without either of them knowing he had been there.

He had tears in his eyes as he went to get the last load of clothes. He had them hung up and was back in the house when he heard Sharon call for him. He went and Sharon told him he had to clean her out. He got busy at it, and he knew she had two more orgasms as he did what he was told to do.

He was ironing the clothes when Sharon told him to make her something to eat. He made her a steak and potato with a salad for supper. She told him she was happy with all he had done so far that day and she would make him some supper after she had eaten.

She finished eating and he cleaned up after her. She went to the living room and he returned to ironing. He figured she had forgotten she had said she would make him some supper or she was waiting for him to get the ironing done. He was just about done ironing when he saw her come into the kitchen and open a can of something. She put it in he microwave and a minute later told him his supper was hot.

He sat down to eat. It looked not bad but not that good either. She said it was beef stew flavor. He ate it and it tasted different. When he had finished it she set an empty can in front of him. She said that was his supper. He looked at the can and it was Pedigree Beef Stew Dog Food.

Sharon said, "That makes healthy dogs. It should keep you healthy. If you don't want that tell me and I'll get you something else like dry dog food."

He felt like throwing up but didn't. He wondered what she was going to do to humiliate him next. He put all of the wash away and she told him it was time for bed. He looked very tired. When he had his uniform off she tightened the laces on his corset some more. His ribs ached from the strain of the corset. He put a nightgown on and crawled into bed.

His mind was a whirlwind. He heard Sharon coming toward his room. He faked sleeping and felt her put the headphones on his head. As soon as she was out of the room he removed them. He fell asleep wondering what he was going to do.

The next morning Sharon had him make her breakfast. Before she left she set a can of dog food on the counter and told him if it wasn't gone when she got home she was going to get him dry dog food. She left for work after telling him to clean the house real good.

He was going to start to clean the house when he remembered Mrs. James invitation. He headed for her house. He went through the back yard and knocked lightly at her patio door.

She immediately opened it and said, "Come on in. I just made a fresh pot of coffee. I have all ready done some checking and it looks good, that we can get you back to where you were before all of this happened. I have one more thing to check out and I think I will have some very good news for you.

They got coffees and sat in her living room. Mrs. James said her daughter does research in sexual matters and is aware of the hypnotic tapes. She said there is a set to counteract the ones Sharon is apparently using. She told him another daughter has a beauty salon and knows of all the permanent products out there and thinks she can restore his face to where it looks like his natural look.

They were discussing what he was going to do. Mrs. James was not surprised when he mentioned divorce. She told him it might be his only option. They talked while they had another cup of coffee. He felt a lot better, having someone to talk to who seemed to understand.

The doorbell rang and he was introduced to her son-in-law, who was a lawyer. Her son-in-law listened to his story then said he had a great case against his wife. There could be the divorce and also a civil case, for what she had done to him. He agreed that she had violated their wedding vows and that he had to divorce her to get out of this situation. The lawyer asked him if he could get the tapes Sharon was using. He said he would look for them.

The lawyer sent him to see if he could find them. He found them in Sharon's nightstand drawer. He returned next door and found a pretty young lady there also. She was a professional photographer who was to take pictures of him in his various outfits. The two of them went back to his house and she took a dozen pictures of him in his dresses.

When they got back to Mrs. James house she told him he was doing the right thing. The lawyer's secretary had arrived to take a statement from him. She was a beautiful woman. He started to get hard, then the chastity belt stopped it. He grimaced in pain and Mrs. James asked him what was wrong. When he told her about he chastity belt she said she could take care of it. He assumed she had a key that might work.

He gave his statement to the secretary. He didn't leave out a thing. When he was done the lawyer asked him when he wanted the papers served on his wife. He said he had to find a place to stay and without any money that was going to be hard. Mrs. James offered her spare bedroom. He took her up on her offer.

When done with the paper work that needed his signature, he found out they would be served shortly after Sharon got home. He spent half the afternoon carrying his clothes, which mainly consisted of his two dresses and his uniforms, to Mrs. James house.

He told her he would like to see Sharon's face when the divorce papers were served. Mrs. James told him to go and act like nothing had happened. She told him they could eat supper after he was back. He returned home.

He was there about ten minutes when he heard her car. She was a slight bit late and came carrying a bag of something. Sharon told him it was his food for the next two weeks. It was a bag of Gravy Train Dog Food.

He almost told her to eat it but didn't want to spoil the surprise. He almost jumped out of his uniform when the doorbell rang. Sharon told him to answer it. He told her she should, as he wasn't answering any doors anymore. She told him he would regret that.

She answered it and when the server had her sign for some papers she did. She opened the envelope and when she saw what it was she was furious. She came and started screaming at him.

She screamed, "What in the hell is this all about, you worm. Where do you think you can go with your uniforms and dresses? You could have had a roof over your head and I would have taken care of you! You are so ungrateful I can't believe it. What do you have to say for yourself?"

He said, "Two things. One, I never violated our wedding vows. And two, adios."

He turned and walked out the front door. She saw him walk to the corner and turn the corner. She wondered where he was going. Then it dawned on her that his car was gone from the garage when she pulled in. She figured he'd parked his car around the corner and was headed for some friend's house.

He went to Mrs. James front door and pushed the bell. When she opened the door she asked how it went. He told her the best part was how good he felt when he said adios. The two of them ate a delightful meal and enjoyed each other's company.

She told him she had a surprise for him after supper. When they were done eating the two of them cleaned up the dishes and chatted some more. He noted that she was eight to ten years older than he was. They went into the living room and he was sitting in the recliner when the doorbell rang. Mrs. James, who he now called Irma, answered it. He saw a man about her age come in and kiss her on the cheek. She introduced him as Bill Tucker, her first boyfriend.

She explained that he was a locksmith and would get the chastity belt off of him. The two men went into the spare bedroom and in about twenty seconds he had the lock picked. He told Jason he had never seen a lock like that on a chastity belt. He said it usually takes him under ten seconds to open those locks. When Jason told him he didn't have any money yet but he would see that he got paid Bill told him it was a favor for Irma.

The two men talked for a while. It seemed so long ago since Jason had talked to another man. Bill told him that since Irma's husband had been killed in a plane crash over two years ago, and his wife had died from cancer, that the two of them would go out to eat once in awhile. He said neither one was ready for a lasting commitment yet.

Bill left and Jason felt a lot better with the belt off. The two of them talked until late into the night. When he went to bed he felt like a heavy weight had been lifted from his body. The next morning he put on the red dress he had worn that first day at Denise's. He walked into the kitchen and found the makings for coffee and started a pot.

He was enjoying a cup when Irma came in. She thanked him for making the coffee. He said he didn't mind doing it for someone who appreciates what he does. Irma told him he had a nine thirty appointment so they had better eat a small breakfast.

At nine thirty he was in a salon owned by her daughter, Janet. Janet had him sit in her chair and asked him where he'd had the permanent make up put on. He told her and she guessed it was Balzac's they used. She said it was cheap permanent make up and it could be removed without a lot of trouble. She tried a solvent that she thought would work. It didn't work but did change the color of the eye shadow she tried it on. This told her something and she tried another solvent. It took the color right out. It stung his skin and she immediately put some soothing lotion on where she had removed the make up.

She worked steady and hard. He felt she knew what she was doing. As she worked she told him they never use permanent make up because it just has to be changed quicker than it wears off anyway. She said they would never ever use it on a man. He told her he was wearing a dress when he got it. She told him a beautician who doesn't know if she is working on a man or woman isn't much of a beautician. He liked her.

He was surprised when she said her mother had told her what had happened to him. He didn't know Irma had told her daughter. He told her he would have to pay her when he got some money. She told him it was a favor to her mother. She thought her mother wanted a man around the house who looked like a man. Then she surprised him when she said she thought her mother had made a good choice.

It took until noon but Janet got all of the make up off. She laughed as she removed his false nails. She said she thought they only used that length of nail in fantasy movies. They both laughed at that. He found himself liking her more and more. When he was done Janet told him she was taking him to her mother's house.

They arrived and Irma had another surprise for him. She handed him a pair of jeans and a shirt to wear. He was so happy he gave her a kiss. Janet stayed and had lunch with them. He watched as Irma walked her daughter to her car.

Janet said, "Mom, I know he is very nice but don't count on him staying with you. He has had a lot happen to him. Give him some room and I think you'll both be better off. I am telling you this because I love you and I don't want to see you hurt. I'll be in touch. Goodbye."

Irma stood and watched as her daughter left. She knew her daughter was right. She also knew Jason reminded her of her Harold who had died in that plane crash. She never thought anyone could replace her Harold. Now she wondered if there was someone who could replace him.

When she got back inside Jason asked if they could talk. She agreed. They both got a cup of coffee, as they seemed to talk better over coffee.

Jason started, "I really appreciate everything you have done for me, I really do, but I do not think I am ready for a permanent relationship right now. There have been too many things that have happened to me. I really like you and maybe something will develop but right now it is the furtherest thing from my mind. I hope you understand what I am trying to say."

Irma answered him saying, "When my Harold died I never thought I would find another like him. I don't know if I ever will. I like you and I am not sure we could have a long-term relationship. I understand where you are coming from. Your wife never liked me but you always were pleasant to me. Right now I think it is just liking you very much. You thank me for helping you and you seem to be very kind but you are on the naive side. You don't get angry and you always seem to try to look at the good in everything. My Harold was like that. It was one of his endearing characteristics. I wouldn't mind if we went further but I am not going to pressure you. I think what you need now is a little bit of love and a lot of caring. That's what I intend on doing. I hope to help you get back on your feet."

He sat and thought for a minute then said, "Thank you. You have done so much for me I don't think I will ever be able to repay you."

She said, "Your sincere thanks is all I need. Now, I have to make a call to a friend. Could you possibly mow the lawn for me? I hate doing that."

He agreed and while he was out there she called Tootie who worked at a medical supply store. She talked to her for almost a half hour, finally inviting her to supper.

At five thirty Tootie arrived. Irma introduced the two and said supper was ready. The three of them sat and ate a delicious meal. Tootie had noticed how Jason's chest stuck out, and immediately knew why Irma had called.

After supper Jason found himself showing Tootie his breast. She started to remove the breast forms. He could tell she was an expert at this. She soon had them off. She looked them over and said they were not cheap ones. He felt a lot better getting rid of those things. He found himself feeling more like a man again.

Irma and Tootie were talking and Irma was telling her all about what Jason's wife had done to him. Tootie couldn't believe it.

Irma said, "He made such a pretty maid, I couldn't believe it."

Jason got up and left the room saying nothing. Five minutes later he returned wearing his maids outfit. Irma was surprised and shocked. She never expected this. Tootie sat in wonder at how he had changed. She felt uncomfortable and made her exit.

Irma asked him why he put the maids outfit on. He told her he didn't know. It was something he felt he had to do. Then Irma said she wondered if there wasn't some keyword or something. She tried to recall all of the conversation she had just had with Tootie. She had sent him to change back into his men's clothes.

When he came back she thought she would try something. They were sitting watching a drama on television. She was convinced there had to be a keyword that set him off.

During a commercial she said, "I was telling Tootie what a pretty maid you were when you got up and left."

She hadn't finished the sentence when he got up and left. He returned wearing the maid's outfit. She told him to sit and watch the show with her. She was happy to have figured it out. She wondered if it went further than just the uniform. She asked for a glass of milk.

He immediately got up and quickly was back with a glass of milk on a little tray she had forgotten she had. When she took it he curtsied and asked if there was anything else she wanted. She said no that was fine.

She had to call her son-in-law and tell him of her findings. When he answered the phone she said, "Jim, Something interesting just happened. Did you know there are keywords that set him off? They must have been used to control him."

Jim told her, "We listened to the tapes and found six keywords. Right now Stacy is making a set of tapes to counteract the ones he listened to. They should be ready tomorrow or the day after. How is it going otherwise?"

Irma said, "Well we had a real good talk this afternoon and I think we both are at the same stage in a lot of things. He is normally a very nice person, maybe a little too trusting, but a nice man nonetheless."

Jim said, "Tell him we have a hearing scheduled for day after tomorrow for his separation. I have already gotten a court order for his wife not to have any contact with him."

When Irma told him about the hearing and the restraining order he felt pretty good. He had resigned himself that his marriage was over when he saw Sharon and Toby in their bed. Now all he had to do was follow the legal procedure through. Irma told him about the keywords and that the tapes would be ready in a couple of days. He was glad that an end seemed in sight.

That night he felt the best since this had all started. He felt he could see the light at the end of the tunnel. He slept the sleep of angels. When he awoke he felt like he was on top of the world. He made coffee and when Irma came in he poured her a cup. For some unknown reason he gave her a good morning kiss. After he did that he wondered why he did it. He passed it off as a spur of the moment thing.

The whole day they did little but small jobs. He found he liked doing things with her. He didn't know why but it was enjoyable just being around her. Before they went to bed she reminded him that they had to be in court at nine the next morning.

At nine the next morning Jason was sitting next to his lawyer in front of the court commissioner. The commissioner looked at Sharon, then at Jason. He took a deep breath and slowly let it out.

He spoke, "This is something I have never seen before. It does appear to me that the trust in this marriage is irreparably damaged. I cannot see where the usual counseling would do any good. I have gone over the information filed by both attorneys and am ready to make a decision. Until the two sides appear before a judge I rule that Mrs. Barrett pay immediately five thousand dollars to Jason Barrett. This is to get him started on his way to getting things back to normal. I also rule that Mrs. Barrett pay Jason Barrett two thousand dollars every two weeks. Neither of these items should be a big burden on Mrs. Barrett. Now because of a plea deal the trial Judge Hawley was to hear in three weeks has been cancelled. You may appear before her on Monday the seventh of next month. Does either side have any questions?"

Neither attorney had any questions. After they were out of the room Jim told Jason that her attorney told him he would have the check this afternoon. Then he said he would rather have had a different judge as Audrey Hawley was hard on men in divorce cases, but he didn't want to jeopardize anything. He said with luck she will rule well in his favor.

Jason and Irma returned home and wanted to celebrate. Irma pulled a bottle of wine out of the refrigerator. Jason opened it.

Irma said, "Harold bought that bottle of wine just before he left on that plane trip. He was going to New Orleans on business and figured we would have reason to celebrate when he got back. I never had a reason to celebrate anything before this."

They clinked glasses and sipped the wine. Jason thought about how she was willing to open the wine that must have been special to her to help him celebrate. He didn't know if he was falling in love or what. He thought how he shouldn't trust any woman until he could deal with them. He didn't think he was ready to deal with a commitment to any woman yet.

They were both giggling as they finished the wine. Irma said she had to do some cleaning and Jason offered to help. She asked if she was going to get a maid to help or Jason as himself. He told her that was up to her. She told him she would rather have him as Jason.

They were amazed when two hours later the cleaning was done. Irma said she would treat him to supper, as it was almost time to eat. They were both hungry as they had not had any lunch. Irma drove him to a family restaurant known for its specials every night.

The family special was pork chops that night. They both ordered them. As they were waiting for their food Irma told him how she had never seen a divorce proceeding before. He told her he had never thought that he would be part of one.

Irma said, "Now that you are legally separated I suppose all the beautiful girls will have to watch out. Sharon is a very pretty woman. It's really too bad things didn't work out."

He surprised her by saying, "One big thing I have come to realize is that true beauty is on the inside not on the outside. You have more true beauty than Sharon will ever have. There are women who are pretty on the outside but don't have any beauty on the inside. Never think that you are not beautiful. You are the most beautiful person I know."

Irma said, "No one ever said anything like that to me. Thank you. You are very sweet. My Harold was a sweet man. He never denied me anything. I have not been close to anyone else until now. I don't know how I feel about you. Sometimes I imagine it is love but then I realize it is more strong friendship."

Jason said, "I know exactly what you are saying. I don't think I am ready for long-term commitments yet but there are times I wonder about my feelings. You have done so much for me that I'll never be able to repay you. Your support is priceless. If it weren't for that I would probably be in a major depression. You have saved me from that."

"I only tried to help you. I never thought things would happen the way they have happened. I can't believe Sharon cheated on you. You seem to be an ideal husband and she didn't appreciate that."

"I think she wanted to get ahead so bad she used her body to get ahead. She told me as much, and once she violated our wedding vows it was probably easier the next time. I am sure she justified it to herself. The last thing she said to me was that she was willing to keep a roof over my head and take care of me. She was angry with me at the time and I am sure she thought she was thinking she was doing something good for me. I think she still had feelings for me but got a warped outlook on how to deal with me."

Irma said, "I suppose you are right. She wasn't looking at things in a normal way. I know I am slanted because she never talked to me. I said hello to her at least six times before I realized she didn't want to talk to me."

They continued their talking as they enjoyed their meal. After the meal they returned home. They were there about five minutes when Jim arrived to see Jason. They sat at the dining room table as the men had a beer and Irma had a tall glass of lemonade.

Jim asked, "Do you have any idea of how much money your wife has in savings?"

Jason replied, "I have no idea. I know she makes good money but she kept her finances a closely guarded secret."

"Well, I have been in contact with her attorney. He knows we have a very good civil case as well as a great divorce case. I told her attorney that dependent on your agreeing we could possibly settle everything before it goes in front of the judge. Are you ready to listen to what I have proposed?"

"Yes, I really don't know what to expect. I will need some good advice from you."

Jim explained, "According to the financial statement she submitted to the court she has three hundred thousand in savings plus four hundred sixty-five thousand in a 401K account. What I proposed is that she pay you two hundred twenty-five thousand dollars outright plus fifteen hundred dollars weekly. We will not touch her 401K accounts. That is about half of her paycheck. I also put a five-year limit unless you don't remarry. If you don't remarry it goes until you do remarry or die. I also asked that you get your house and everything that is in it except for her personal things. You in exchange agree not to sue her in a civil case."

Jason was in shock over all of this. He exclaimed, "I never knew she had that much money. What will I end up with? You have to get paid and I don't know who else."

Jim said, "If you accept this I'll take twenty five thousand flat. That will cover any expenses and my fees. It may sound like a lot but if I go the standard percentage it will be more. Most attorneys get from twenty five per cent to thirty-three per cent. The rest is yours."

Jason agreed to take that offer if she agreed to it. Jim said he could go to court in a civil case and possibly get more or maybe get less. It would be up to a jury most likely. Jason said the offer sounded good to him.

Jim said, "Your wife has a good lawyer. I hate to step into a courtroom against him, but he knows your wife violated every right of decency with you. He told me off the record he couldn't believe it when she told him what she did. I told him I had pictures of you in your maids outfit and in dresses they had gotten for you. He couldn't believe that she had permanent make up put on you either. I told him it shows up real good in the pictures. I know judges usually put alimony at what the court commissioner sets and this is less, but in the long run I think you will do all right. I think she will take this offer on his recommendation."

Jason signed a letter that outlined the agreement. Jim said he would let him know as soon as he knew what his wife decided. He also told him they were having a bit of trouble with counteracting the keywords on the tapes. He said he was sure they should have it in a couple of days. He gave Jason the check for five thousand dollars.

Jim had left and Jason and Irma were sitting and taking. Irma said, "It looks like things are going your way. It surprises me that it is taking so long for the counteract tapes to be ready but Jim told me they found some other keywords to counteract. He said they were excellent tapes for what they were supposed to do."

Jason said, "I know. I never suspected a thing. Sharon must have thought that she was pretty secure using them to tell me outright about them. I just wonder what would have happened if she had used all of them. I have done a lot of thinking about all of this and if it hadn't been for you giving me that advice I would be a maid right now and eating dog food."

Irma said, "Enough of that. You know I sleep in a king sized bed. If you ever feel like it the other side is always open. I still miss Harold every night when I get into bed."

Jason said, "I miss having someone in bed with me also. It is surprising how we miss things like that. There are little things that come back as memories that we realize we miss, like the sound of heels walking in that certain beat or the body movements that a person has that is no longer there."

Irma knew what he was talking about. She sat thinking of her Harold and how he used to gesture as he talked. She got tears in her eyes thinking about it.

The next morning Irma asked him if he wanted to cash the check and get some more men's clothes. He didn't answer right away.

When he did answer he surprised her saying, "Yes, we can go shopping today. You know if it weren't for the high heels I wouldn't mind wearing the dresses and maid's outfits sometimes. I know that sounds awful but that is how I feel. I like the feel of the dresses and the softness of the underwear. You probably won't believe this but sometimes I miss the tightness of a bra on my chest."

"I believe you. It will be no problem as I see it. We can get you some flats to wear with your outfits. I think you look lovely all made up and in your dresses. You look stunning in your pink maid's outfit. If you want to wear dresses I have no problem with that. We will get you some flats to go with your outfits as well as some new men's clothes. How does that sound?"

"I can't believe how you make me feel like it is so right. I thought you would be turned off by me wearing a dress, but instead you accept that I have the urge."

They went shopping. He got jeans, shirts, men's underwear, and a black suit. Irma thought he looked handsome in the suit. They went to the shoe section and got a pair of men's black shoes to go with his suit. Then they picked a pair of black flats, pink flats and white flats for him to wear.

When they got the flats Irma saw a broader smile on him than she thought she had ever seen on him before. Her heart went out to him. She thought, he is so mixed up not knowing what to do. They left the shoe area and were walking through the women's department. Jason spotted a turquoise dress. stopped, and felt the material. It was a very feminine style.

Jason said, "For some reason I love this dress."

Irma said, "Why don't you get it? It isn't my style but if you feel good in any outfit it shows and then the outfit looks better on you. If you want it, get it!"

He wondered if they had it in his size. Irma found it in his size and laid it in the cart. He was ecstatic and didn't know why but enjoyed the feeling. When they checked out he felt the cashier knew all of the clothes were for him. He didn't care.

He treated Irma to lunch. They ate at a supper club that served noon lunches. They spent more time laughing than talking. Neither one could recall a time they had felt so good.

When they got home there was a message on the answering machine from Jim. Irma called him and he told her the tapes should be ready tomorrow. He also told her there was a keyword that allowed him to remember everything that had happened to him. He laughed as he said it was 'balloon.' He wondered where they got such odd keywords.

Irma decided to try something. She said, "Does my pretty maid want to try her pink flats?"

Jason immediately got up and went to change. He reappeared wearing his pink maid's outfit but with the pink flats on. He curtsied to Irma and asked her what she wanted.

Irma said, "I think you would look better if you had a pink balloon."

His face changed expression. He looked sad then happy then angry. He shook his head. He got a look of wonder, then a wide smile.

Irma asked, "What are you thinking? Why all the faces?"

He told her, "I don't know. I just got a lot of thoughts. I saw myself twirling in my maid's dress and saw myself scrubbing my sister-in-law's kitchen floor on my hands and knees. It was like reliving everything. I don't know how this happened!"

Irma told him all that Jim had told her. She said she thought he should know everything and remember everything. He thanked her and said as long as he is dressed he might as well do something for her. She told him she would like to see him in his new dress. He hurried to his room.

When he came out he was wearing the turquoise dress and white flats. The dress had lace trimmed ruffles on top and a matching ruffle around the bottom of he skirt. Irma thought it was not like anything she would wear but it looked pretty good on him. She was amazed as he smoothed the skirt as he sat down.

"I really like this dress. It feels so nice on me. It makes me feel sexy in a different kind of way. I can't really describe it."

Irma noticed his feminine gestures and mannerisms. She just enjoyed the company. They talked about different styles and she was amazed at how much he knew about fashion. They had a good long chat. Finally she sent him to change into his men's clothes.

It was late afternoon when Jim called. The clerk of courts had called him and said Judge Hawley had an opening develop tomorrow afternoon at four. Did they want to have the divorce hearing then? Jim told her they took it.

The next afternoon he found himself in court. Judge Hawley looked angry up on the bench. Jim told him it didn't look like she was in a good mood.

The court was called to order and Judge Hawley spoke, "This is one of he most interesting divorce cases I have ever seen. I received the proposed settlement and all of the documents relating to this case. I have one question for Mr. Barrett and that is according to the statements filed with the court you are not seeking half of what the two of you have in assets. You are going for less than half. Is this what you want to do?"

Jason told her, "I just want to get this over with. I am satisfied with what has been agreed. I want to get on with my life. I never thought I would end up here but it is the only way out for me."

Judge Hawley said, "I am gong to rule a bit outside the agreement. First I will allow the alimony set up and the house transfer as stated. But in regard to the savings I am going to award two hundred eighty thousand to Jason Barrett. This is still less than half of the assets but I feel a more equitable settlement, especially since Mr. Barrett is waiving his right to a civil action against Mrs. Barrett. Does either party have a problem with my ruling?"

Sharon's lawyer talked with her for a few minutes then said it was not a problem. Jim said he was happy with the settlement.

Judge Hawley then said, "To both of you I award a divorce. You will not be free to remarry for at least six months. Good luck to both of you. Court adjourned."

Jim told them he now had a different opinion of Judge Hawley. He was truly surprised at how she had ruled. Sharon's jaw dropped when she saw Jason and Irma hug each other. They went to sign the necessary documents. He thought it was funny that you sign one document to get married and a dozen to get divorced. Sharon gave him her keys to the house and told him she already had her things out of it. He told her he was really sorry it didn't work out. She said she realized she had gone over the line with him. She said she never thought when it started that it would lead to this.

Jim gave them the set of tapes to counteract the keywords. He told them it took so long because they kept finding diffeent keywords. He said whoeve made the program to change him had to have a very complicated mind but knew how to gain complete control of someone. Irma said thy would use the tapes as soon as they got home.

Jason and Irma were on their way home and decided to stop for supper. As they were eating Irma said she could see there were still some feelings in him for Sharon.

"I guess there is still the memories of the good times we had. Those I guess I'll have to keep, and throw out the bad feelings. It is funny, sitting there in the courtroom I remembered our wedding day. Everything was perfect. Then I remembered our vacation that became something else. Talk about mixed emotions!"

"Well, that part of your life is over now. With your money now you can do what you always dreamed of. I would like to know what you are going to do now?"

"I really don't know. I think I'll take a couple of days to see what I want to do. This isn't something I have given a lot of thought and I want to make the right decision."

"I suppose you'll move back into your house now. You know you can stay with me and sell your house, don't you?"

"I haven't really given it any thought. Right now I don't know what to do. Maybe tomorrow I'll come to a decision, but it might take longer. In a way I would like to get back to my house and yet I am enjoying staying with you a lot. I am so torn between two things that I don't know what to do."

"I understand what you are going through. It is like when my Harold died I had to decide what to do, and I know it isn't an easy decision."

They finished their meal and when they got home Jason sat quietly in the recliner. Irma knew he was thinking about what to do. She didn't disturb him. At bedtime she left him sitting in the chair. She gave him a light kiss on the cheek, telling him to take his time making a decision.

The next morning as they were eating breakfast Jason said, "I think maybe it would be better if I moved back into the house. Sometimes I feel like wearing a dress, and then if I do it wouldn't bother you. "

"I don't care what you wear. If you feel like wearing a dress go ahead. That doesn't bother me. I think you look as good in a dress as you do in your black suit."

He spent the rest of the time eating in silence. Irma could tell he was deep in thought. She wanted to reassure him that she would stand behind any decision he would make but didn't know what to say.

After breakfast he told her he had to do some running. He left and she started to do some cleaning. When he got back he said he had something to tell her.

They got seated and he said, "I was going past Damrow's Bike shop and thought I would stop in. I always enjoyed riding a bike and was going to buy a good one. I saw the 'for sale' sign on the door and asked him what he was asking for the place. He told me he was asking one hundred thousand for it. We got to talking and he told me he is eighty years old and it was time to retire. He asked me if I was interested in buying his shop. I told him I always fixed my own bike as a kid and he told me it hasn't changed much. We talked for about a half hour and then he said he would sell it to me for sixty thousand as it is right now. I agreed to buy it from him. He told me it is usually closed from December fifteenth to March fifteenth. He said by December fifteenth anyone who is going to buy a new bike for someone for Christmas has already bought it."

Irma said, "I am glad you are making decisions to go ahead. It makes me feel happy for you. I know that the bike shop has been there as long as I can remember. You should do well in it."

Jason said, "Oh yes, before I forget. I saw Janet and she said you should get your hair done. She said she would be waiting for you at two this afternoon."

Irma said, "She always tells me when it is time to get my hair done. I am glad she keeps track of it."

At two he accompanied her to the salon. Janet greeted her mother with a hug. She gave Jason a kiss on the cheek and whispered something in his ear. Irma wondered what was going on between them but passed it off. Janet escorted Irma to her chair.

She was finishing Irma's hair when she said to Irma, "I never knew Jason was so shy. I think he is afraid of being rejected or something."

Irma asked, "What are you talking about?"

"Well, he gave me something to give to you. I don't know why he can't give it to you himself. He told me he just wanted it to be a surprise for you."

She handed Irma a small black jeweler's box. Irma opened it and got tears in her eyes. It was an engagement ring. She took the ring out and put it on her hand. Janet asked if she was really going to marry him and Irma shook her head yes.

Jason had come over by the chair and when he was close enough Irma reached out and pulled him closer then kissed him. Janet had tears in her eyes. She was happy for both of them.

On the way home he reminded her that they couldn't get married for six months. She didn't care. They laughed when he said she better not use those tapes on him.

He got a bottle of wine to celebrate, and they had it with their evening meal. He told her he was putting his house up for sale. She agreed to go with him to see if she wanted anything in it.

That night he joined her in bed for the first time. They made slow gentle love. Each of them felt a special feeling for the other. Neither of them wanted it to end.

The next day she wanted him to go with her to a bridal salon. He told her it was unlucky to see the bride in her dress before the wedding ceremony. She convinced him anyway. They arrived at the salon and Irma talked to the woman for quite some time. Finally the woman came over and wanted to measure Jason. He asked why and Irma said he wasn't going to get married in jeans and a shirt, was he.

The woman took him to a large changing booth and told him to undress. He was in his boxer shorts when the woman and Irma came in. The woman told him to take his boxer shorts off. He did then the woman told him to step into something else. He immediately felt the satin panties.

When he asked what was going on Irma said, "I already know what it feels like to wear a wedding gown. You can now learn how it feels. I figure you can wear the gown and I'll wear the tux. I have already picked out a gown for you to wear. I think it is going to look divine on you."

It took twenty minutes but they got the gown on him. He felt beautiful in it. The saleslady said his slim build helped show off the gown. She had him put on a loose girdle that was padded in the hips and rear. She said this would make his figure look much better. When the veil was placed on his head he saw the world in a much different light. He glanced at Irma and she was smiling as wide as could be.

Six months later the wedding day came. It was going to be held at their house. The only guests were Irma's immediate family. He had gone to Janet's salon that morning and she did his make up. Then she came to their house to help him get ready.

Janet laughed when she helped him get the full-length multi-layered petticoat on. She said it must be like going through a tunnel to get it on. She marveled at the lace and pearl trimmed wedding dress. When he had it on she was amazed at how nice he looked. She pinned the veil in place and pronounced him ready.

He sat on he bed and started to cry. She asked him what was wrong. He told her he didn't know if he could go through with this. She told him all brides have those same feelings and that everything would be all right. She took some tissue and gently wiped his eyes.

It was time for the ceremony to start. He walked out in his white satin heels with the two-inch heel. He was a vision of loveliness. The ceremony went fine with Irma in her black tux looking beautiful. The preacher pronounced them as husband and wife. All in attendance clapped as they kissed. Jim and Janet were the witnesses.

After the ceremony they headed for a supper club where they had set up for their first meal as husband and wife. Janet came and gave him a kiss and welcomed him into the family. She told him she didn't ever think she would see her mother this happy again. He felt very happy when she said it would be good to have a father to talk to again.

The whole group headed back to the house to have some drinks. When they got back he asked Irma if she would help him out of his dress. She told him a bride keeps her wedding dress on all day and as beautiful as he looked he should want to keep it on longer. He accepted that.

He was surprised when a caterer came at five o'clock with the evening meal. Irma told him that was a surprise for him. After they had eaten he gave her a pretty diamond necklace as a wedding present. She went and got him something. He opened it and inside was a folding picture frame. It read 'The man I love,' and when you opened it, it had a picture of him in his black suit and as well, a picture of him in the red dress. He was in tears. This was the best present he had ever gotten in his life.

After everyone had eaten and slowly left, it was getting late. Irma told him she had one more surprise for him. She had him get into the car and drove to a downtown hotel. When they got to the check-in desk he found out they were going to spend the night in the bridal suite.

He turned to walk to the elevator. Standing there was Sharon. He said 'hello' as they passed. She called to them. They stopped. She asked who they were, then recognized them. Jason told her they had gotten married that day. She told him in what he called her truthful voice that she was happy for him.

The two of them got to the bridal suite and Irma said, "Tonight I want you to enjoy the best time of your life. You deserve it."

They got into the whirlpool that was in the room. They were both naked. Jason was surprised at how good he felt. He didn't remember feeling this good on his first wedding night. After getting out of the whirlpool Irma told him she had another surprise for him.

She opened a suitcase and took out a white baby doll pajama set. It had a mass of ruffles and a lot of lace .She handed him the bottoms. They had rows of lace all around them. When he had the top on he looked just like a living doll. She took his hand and led him to the king size bed. They consummated their marriage. They both fell asleep very happy.

The next morning she handed him his turquoise dress and white flats to wear home. As they headed home both of them thought the future could only hold more love for each of them.

 

© 2004 by Margaret Jeanette

  

  

  

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