Who Said That Three is a Crowd?

by Samantha Michelle Davies

Part 10 Dressing for the Papparazzi (almost)

 

The day duly arrived for TJ to show us her designs. As one who always likes a surprise, she told Judy and myself the she had made us an outfit to wear. These had made these up from the designs she had been working on for the past weeks if not months. I was trembling with anticipation as I undressed in preparation of wearing one of these unique creations.

 

She had insisted that we treat this like we were fashion show models. She instructed us in our makeup. She handed me my first ever set of false eyelashes. There were two sets.

"One set for the top and one set for the bottom" she explained.

"But TJ, I have never worn these before" I pleaded.

"Then I will have to put them on you then. Won't I?" she replied with that cheeky grin that I had come to know and love.

I proceeded to apply the makeup as directed apart from the lashes. While I was doing this TJ was attending to Judy in another room.

 

I had just completed applying the lipstick when TJ arrived back to apply the lashes. I had never seen or heard of people wearing lashes on the lower lids but I was prepared to try anything once.

She applied the glue and let it set for a minute. She applied the ones to the lower lids first. Then she blended them in with mascara. The same process was repeated with the upper lids. These were more noticeable but when I looked at the finished result I thought it was very effective. I realized how effective a long pair of lashes could be in drawing attention to yourself when you fluttered them seductively.

 

"Ok then lets get you dressed she commanded. First your corset"

"Which one?" I asked.

"The red and black one" she said indicating my most severe garment.

I proceeded to put it on and lace it up pretty tightly

"That's not tight enough. Here let me do it properly," she said as she took over the job.

I had never felt so constricted in my life when she had finished.

She then put silky stockings on my legs as I could hardly bend over now that I was laced up like this. She added an elegant pair of red mules with 4-inch heels. Now I was ready for the dress.

 

This was a plain red silk very well fitted that came down to knee level. It had three-quarter length sleeves that were slightly flared. There was some Chinese pictographs finely embroidered on the collar, which was very high and edged with white beading. The collar was much higher at the back that at the front and fitted to the curve of my neck perfectly.

 

"I think I need to make an alteration here" she remarked and disappeared into the bathroom.

I thought she meant an alteration to the dress. No so.

TJ came back with the cutthroat razor that I kept there. She proceeded to shave the hair at the back of my neck so that it did not interfere with the collar.

She soon pronounced herself satisfied.

The final touch was a red wig that was styled in a classic 'bob'.

 

She went off to finish the preparations on Judy. I walked up and down to get used to wearing the mules. I had never seen these before so I assumed the TJ had purchased them when she was in London a few weeks ago. I almost fell off the mules several times before I got the hang of walking in them. I then realized that the wig was not from my collection. TJ was being meticulous in her preparations. I thought that this was a sure sign she would succeed as a designer.

 

I paused to admire myself in the mirror. I looked great.

 

"Stop preening yourself in that mirror. There will be plenty of time for that later on," commanded TJ as she walked into the room once more.

"Are we ready?" I asked.

"Yes. Now you know what to do?" she enquired.

"Yes. I come downstairs when I hear you call my name" I replied.

"Perfect. Now stay here. Don't sit down or you will crease the dress". With that she left the room and shut the door behind her and went downstairs.

 

I had butterflies in my stomach as I waited for the call. About twenty minutes had passed before the door opened again and TJ beckoned me forward. I came to the door. She got me to halt while she went downstairs again.

 

After about 30 seconds she called be forward. I put on my best catwalk walk and walked slowly downstairs. I walked into a blaze of flashguns. There were several photographers waiting to capture every movement. I kept my nerve and managed to reach the bottom without mishap. I stepped out of the way to look at what was going on. There was no sign of Judy. Just then TJ went upstairs and repeated the same procedure with her as she previously done with me.

 

Judy appeared wearing the most beautiful wedding gown. It was pure white silk, full length and full in skirt. It had the same style of collar as my dress. The bodice was finely embroidered with Chinese characters in red silk. It was extremely fitted as well. It was just amazingly beautiful. I felt a swelling between my legs. It got quite tight within the confines of the belt. I wanted to wear a dress like that when I got married.

 

I could just about see Judy underneath the veil. I could tell that she was made-up to look just like me or was it vice versa. She came gracefully down the stairs in spite of the flashguns going off in rapid succession.

 

When she reached the bottom I went forward to greet her. I held her hands and smiled at her. She returned it and gently squeezed my hands. TJ interrupted us.

 

"Thank to Judy & Freddie. You had better return to the dressing room" Instructed TJ.

 

I let Judy go up the stairs first. The photographers were packing up. They were a surprise. I assumed that TJ had arranged for them to come up from London. I wondered what publications she could have persuaded participate in this little charade.

 

We went into our respective rooms to await TJ. I could not wait so I went through the connecting door into Judy's room. She was waiting for me. I approached her and lifted the veil. We kissed with lots of passion. Time seemed to stand still.

 

TJ eventually came upstairs and we came up for air. TJ was very pleased with the outcome of the photo shoot. She explained that they were photo students from a London University and she had paid for them to come and take the pictures. They would be sent to us within a few days. TJ went on to say that she needed some pictures for her portfolio and we needed the practice in being her chief models.

 

"Can we see the rest of the designs now please?" I asked TJ

"Lets get you out of those dresses. I don't want to get them messed up. Then we can look as my designs", promised TJ.

 

Judy and I changed out of the dresses and into something more comfortable. We kept the wigs and makeup from the show. I was getting to quite like wearing false eyelashes. Perhaps I should wear them every day? I thought to myself. I decided to give them a trial.

 

We went eagerly into the dining room where TJ had cleared a space and setup an easel with her design sketches. She handed us each a drink and we sat down to enjoy the show.

 

With each design TJ explained her thinking behind it, the materials and when it should be worn. We sat in silence until the end. We both applauded her designs. They were beautiful yet practical. The dress I had worn was the brides "Going away dress" to match the wedding dress.

 

TJ heaved a big sight of relief when we gave her our reactions.

"Will you design my wedding dress for when I marry you?" I asked

"I wouldn't let anyone else do it!"

 

"Lets go out to dinner. You go and get ready TJ!"

"I can't go out looking like this!" protested TJ.

She was wearing a simple slacks & blouse outfit.

"Why ever not?" asked Judy.

"Just look at you two twins! I can't be the odd one out."

"Have you by any chance got another wig like these?" Judy asked.

"No, I only got those two" she replied.

"I have an idea," I said. "Why not let us dress you up as our Mother. We can be your daughters for the evening!"

There was a subtle pause before a smile spread over her face. "Does this mean that you will obey without question everything that your mother tells you to do?"

"Yes Mother" I said

"Yes Mother", added Judy.

"Well don't just stand there like lemmings about to take the leap. We have things to do" TJ commanded.

 

We returned to the bedroom and selected a suitable outfit for her to wear in her role as out Mother. While we were doing this, TJ was preparing her makeup and selecting an appropriate wig/hairstyle. When she was done she completed the outfit with pair of low-heeled court shoes. She looked very much a Mother.

 

"Come on Children. Its time to go"

 

The evening was real fun. Judy & I were propositioned several times which, we had great pleasure rejecting. Mother was in great form scolding us constantly for our infringements of her high standards. It was the perfect end to truly a wonderful day.

 

Next morning Judy was up dressed and out before anyone else stirred. She had not mentioned going anywhere before we went to bed. TJ had noticed that she was not wearing her belt but was wearing the boots that Jim had made for her. We would just have to wait and see what she was up to. I took the opportunity to discuss what TJ was going to do next. She was reluctant to discuss thing at first. So, I took her into the sitting room and sat her down to try and get to the bottom of what was bothering her.

 

I grasped her hands across the table and asked her gently "Ok TJ what's really the matter? Your designs are wonderful and also practical and easy to make. Please tell me what's wrong"

 

"Oh Freddie its so hard"

"Take your time. We have got all day. I'm not going anywhere until you let it all out" I said comfortingly.

She gripped my hand just that bit tighter.

"I am afraid of failing. I don't want to let you down. Judy has got lots going for her. I don't want to be the one to fail" she paused and tightened her grip appreciably.

"I'm scared Freddie, I'm scared"

A tear started to run down her cheek.

"While I was busy designing things and putting them together I was so happy and I never gave what to do next a second thought. Now I don't know what to do!" she sniffled.

"That's what I'm here for darling. I will help you through this. Please don't cry. It will be all right"

"Hold me Freddie," she cried.

We had a good cry together. She seemed to get a bit of a grip on herself when we stopped.

"Thank you Freddie. No one has ever done that with me before"

"That's what being together is all about"

We embraced for several minutes.

 

I wondered how to reassure her safely.

"Look TJ" I said calmly, "Rome wasn't built in a day. Remember the first time you tried to ride a bike. I bet you fell off." I paused.

"What I am trying to say is that you need some Patience. Success won't come overnight but believe me my darling it will come"

"But look at Judy. She is being successful already. I was always told that I was a failure when I was a child. That is one of the reasons…" She didn't finish the sentence.

"You are most certainly not a failure. Don't ever let me hear that from you again. Those designs are fantastic. Judy has had some breaks but she is doing things in her own way. She will have problems. She may fail but she is doing it her way. It's not a competition you know. Not a race"

I held her tighter.

"Are you a bit jealous of the time I have been spending with her? Do you think I have been ignoring you a bit?"

She wiped her eyes and said

"I suppose so"

"You mustn't be. I am here for you whenever you need me. I know you are an independent spirit and I respect that but I hope you will learn that it is ok to depend upon other people. It is not a sign of weakness but strength when you can recognize your weaknesses, admit your mistakes and ask for help. God knows there are enough examples of men who could not do this and causing disaster after disaster"

She succeeded in giving me a small smile.

"I was a lot older than you before I learnt this valuable lesson. It is probable that Judy has not learnt it yet. So, if you are thinking about life being a series of races then you are the clear winner in this one"

This seemed to cheer her up.

"That your lessons done for today. No more work. Your mind won't be on it so lets go and have some fun.

 

"What do you suggest?" she asked

"Whenever I get a bit down I go and get pampered"

"Pampered?" she queried.

"Yes pampered. A Facial, Manicure and Pedicure. That sort of thing" I replied.

"Don't you have to book up in advance?" she said confused.

"I know somewhere where you don't have to do so. It will take only one phone call to arrange. Are you up for it girl?"

"I suppose so" she said reluctantly.

I was not going to be put off.

"That the spirit. Go and get changed sort your makeup out while I make the arrangements" I said encouraging her.

She stood up and went to the door. She paused, looked back still unsure.

I stood and went over to her gave her a hug and a kiss and a few minutes more TLC before she was ready to go and get ready.

 

I make the call to the salon and fixed up my own makeup. I went and looked over the selection of wigs I owned. A few needed some much needed TLC of their own so I put them in a bag, put my coat on and went to join her. TJ was standing beside the front door still looking unhappy. I put my arm around her as we went out to the car.

 

She was very quiet on the journey to the town of Evesham, which took about 40 minutes, but the colour seemed to be coming back into her cheeks by the time we arrived at the salon.

 

As we walked through the front door, the manager lots of with hugs and kisses greeted us. I introduced TJ to Jason. He was ready for us. There were no other customers in the shop. He shut the door and put the closed sign up in the window.

 

"Right my lovelies. Who needs cheering up?" He said full of the joys of sprint and looking intently at TJ.

"I suppose I do," said TJ.

"And me" I added.

"So we have a dose of the double blues today. Well I am here to send them down the plughole!"

"First ladies. Your coats please"

Just then his partner Simon came through from a back room. Jason went over to have a talk with Simon. While they were talking, TJ said to me "Are they both Gay?"

"Yes but he does go a bit over the top at times. Don't worry he is harmless. I have known them both for over 18 years"

With that I took my wig off and handed it along with the others to Simon.

"Be a love and look after these please. The normal treatment."

"Certainly Freddie. We have the ones from last time ready for you when you leave"

TJ was aghast at me exposing me like this.

"Don't worry TJ. This pair of deviant ratbags were at school with me. They have known about me for years"

Simon's ears picked up at this "Who are you calling ratbags sweetie. Talk about black pots and kettles!"

We laughed. I could see that TJ was starting to relax.

"Isn't anyone else due for appointments here today?" she asked.

"No my love. As soon as Freddie here called we rang all our clients and cancelled their bookings," said Jason.

"Won't they be angry and go elsewhere?" she pressed on.

"Not in the slightest. We offer them their next two treatments free of charge if we cancel"

"Doesn't that cost you a lot of money?" she was still mystified.

"Not when the boss says its ok its not," he said looking at me.

TJ turned to me "What you own this place!"

"Yes of course. I needed somewhere to get my wigs cleaned. Jason and Simon wanted to be hairdressers so we came to this agreement and here we are!"

"You are full of surprises. What else have we to find out about you may I ask"

She was much more with it now I thought.

"You may ask but you will find out when you need to know" I replied with more that a bit of smirk on my face.

"You should have told me!" she argued.

"Why should I? It would have only spoiled the surprise!" I replied.

 

Simon interrupted "Are you two lovely ladies going to stand their arguing all day or shall we begin"

 

We agreed to start the work. I could tell that TJ was annoyed but at least she was not mooning about like she was earlier.

 

Once she got into the swing of things she started to enjoy it. Her roots needed touching up anyway so it was a good excuse. By the time it came for Simon to give her a manicure she was so enthralled by the whole event that she had him put his longest extensions on her nails. These were nearly an inch long. I could foresee some problems with them here but as long as she was happy that was what we were here for.

 

It was nearly 6pm by the time we emerged. I was wearing a replacement wig. The old one was blonde but this one was ginger. I thought that it brightened the place up. I also was wearing green contact lenses to match the wig. Both Simon and Jason were enthusiastic about this but TJ was undecided.

 

I had to open the car door for her, as she would not risk damaging her new talons so quickly. They were coloured a deep red that matched the tint she had put into her hair. Her step was much more positive and her shoulders not so slouched. I viewed the pampering as a success.

 

It was after 7pm when we arrived home. Judy was already home and hopefully preparing dinner. I had called her earlier and given her instructions of what to do.

 

We went into the kitchen to greet her. She almost dropped the saucepan she was carrying when she saw us. She took an immediate fancy to my contact lenses and cooed with absolute delight a TJ nails.

"I suppose having those gets you out of doing any washing up!" She remarked.

Before TJ could answer I got in and said

"It does for a few days at least"

TJ grinned back at me.

"Come on TJ lets go and set the table for diner"

She soon found that she was incapable of doing much with those claws. I did it all. I wondered how long they would last? Probably not long past the morning but I didn't care if she came out of the experience of today with a positive attitude to going forward.

 

Judy came through with dinner. We were famished and ate as much as you could when corseted. TJ told Judy about the day and the antics of Simon & Jason.

"Did you know about the salon and Freddie owning it?" asked TJ of Judy.

"No but I have learned to accept these little surprises with pleasure. I have to keep pinching myself and saying this is not a dream. I think it is fantastic that Freddie here wants to share her life with us. I hate to think that I would have to resort to flipping burgers for a living when we are part of this fairy tale. I don't want to go back"

TJ nodded in agreement.

"Here we are sitting in this huge house doing what we could have only dreamed about a few short months ago. So what if we have a few little setbacks. That is what life is all about. If we all pull together we can make it all come right" said Judy.

I thought 'that could have been me speaking there'.

"I suppose you are right," said TJ.

"So Freddie what cunning plan do you have in mind to get TJ out of this rut?" She asked.

"I have some ideas but they may take a few days to come together" I said.

"And naturally, you won't tell until they are all together" added Judy.

"That's correct. Its what is called keeping your cards close to you chest, or boobs as the case maybe."

I continued "TJ, I would like you do something for me in the meantime"

"What's that oh Mistress?" she asked.

"Please get on with making up some more samples. We will need them if my plan comes off" I saw her heart sink as she realized that her newly acquired claws would have to be clipped

"Take a couple of days and go to London and get all the materials you need. I will let you know which designs I think you should make up. So, you can keep them until you come back home. I will book you a room at the Savoy so you can stay overnight"

I paused for a second.

"How does that sound?" I asked looking for confirmation that is was acceptable.

"Just when did you dream up this plan of yours?" she asked.

"Oh when Jason was giving me the massage this afternoon" I calmly replied.

"A massage!" cried Judy. "You never told me that you had a massage"

"You never asked"

"Well TJ?" I asked again.

She lifted her head up, smiled and said, "I think so yes"

 

I left Judy to clear up the dinner things while I went and sorted out the designs that I wanted her to makeup.

"These could all be put into production without major changes" she remarked as she started to take a positive interest in what I was asking her to do.

"That's it in a nutshell"

"Ok I will get started tomorrow"

"You should make up half in my size and the other in Judy's if we are going to be your models"

"Good idea" she replied

"Yes mistress! You wish is my command," she said.

With that I took her in my arms and kissed her for a long time. I made sure that she realized I was here for the duration.

 

As we walked into the house I asked TJ to get some false eyelashes for me. I told her to get different types and that I had decided to wear them on a daily basis.

"Both top and bottom lids?" she asked

"Yes I think so. I like the emphasis it gives my eyes"

Here only words were "Atta girl. You never do things by halves"

I replied "I have very good teachers don't I?"

She thumped me in the arm and gave the smile that said, "Ok, I'm back"

 

We went to bed that night all pretty happy after a pretty eventful day.

Continued in Part 11

  

  

  

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