March Madness
By Jena Corso
Edited By Angela Meyers
Chapter 2
Mike's mind was racing as he sat in the passenger seat, staring out the
window as he found himself about to be thrust into a night scene where
he had little experience, even as his male persona. He was doubting the
crazy choice he had made, knowing he was moments away from holding the
arm of a man he barely knew while spying on his girlfriend, and at the
same time trying blend into the scenery.
As the car pulled up, it was ever so strange having his door opened for
him, and even more odd feeling the cool evening air whisk right through
his hose the moment he lifted his right leg from the vehicle. As he
steadied his heel on the pavement and pulled himself to a standing
position, the goose bumps seemed to instantly pop from his skin as he
quickly found himself on Stuart's arm as he stepped to the curb, softly
clenching Stuart's bicep. They walked the length of a lit pathway
before cautiously he was led up a dozen steps as he could have never
have imagined what a comforting feeling it was to have a gentlemen's
warm hand on his bare chilled shoulder blades, steadying him as they
entered the event.
His eyes quickly wandered, scanning the large crowd as quickly people
scurried over to Stuart as he found himself in the middle of
meaningless introductions and faux kisses. Mike could barely process
any names nor did anyone care who he was, yet they seemed more curious
that he was with Stuart. It was a good forty minutes of mingling until
he finally spotted Jen across the room, drinking and engaging in
conversation. He had sipped some champagne but felt no effects as his
senses were razor sharp, watching her every move. He still didn't care
for her short cut but had to admit to himself she looked amazingly
beautiful, like a starlet appearing so modern and chic with the new
hairdo and sexy dress, even though it was so hard to see her hanging on
another man's arm and his concentration on her was constantly
interrupted as he had no choice but to do the same.
"Stuart darling. I can hardly believe it," said a woman coming over and
breaking his gaze. "Tell me I'm not seeing what I think I'm seeing."
"Martha, I'll tell you anything you want to hear, but believe me, your
eyes are not deceiving you," said Stuart. "Michelle, please meet one of
my oldest friends, Martha."
"Oh darling you must be really something if you can get him to parade
you around," said Martha, hugging Mike. "She's simply ravishing,
Stuart."
"Thank you Martha." Stuart put his arm around Mike and kissed his
cheek. "She's an amazing woman."
"That dress is exquisite, Michelle. It's a Versace," said Martha.
"Isn't it?"
"Oh, I'm not sure," said Mik,e making small talk. "It's something I
slipped into last minute."
"Versace? Last minute? No need to be so modest, dearie. We're all in
one designer or another tonight." Martha rolled her eyes at Mike. "We
all know that tulle dresses like that capture the magic of the label's
iconic glamour. Back in my hay day, I had a body like yours as well.
Have a nice evening you too."
"What did I say?" whispered Mike as Stuart covered his mouth to avoid
breaking out laughing as Martha turned her back on them.
"Scrawny bitch," huffed Martha under her breath as she waved as she
turned walking away.
As the waiter passed by, Mike grabbed a few glasses of champagne,
sipping quickly as he again turned his attention watching Jen. Not a
lot was happening as he just hung on Stuart's arm, smiling silently
from conversation to conversation as he was happy to avoid anything
more than small talk, and was being paraded around the room without
issue.
"Take me down that corridor," Mike whispered to Stuart as he watched
Jen head that way with Enrique. "I want to see what she's up to down
there. Looks like they're headed for a more private spot."
"Ok, but let's not get that close, as remember we do know each other
and she may approach me to say hi," said Stuart.
"I doubt it," said Mike, annoyed and giving Stuart a nudge. "She barely
strayed from that same asshole all night and has been in with the same
little click of losers. Let's go!"
They strolled down the hallway, keeping a safe distance as Enrique and
Jen turned, heading out on a balcony as they settled near a small bar
near the French doors that lead outside. Mike leaned back against the
wall, finding an angle where he could peek outside through a large
potted palm plant. He could see them talking and laughing as he stared
intently, as it was the first time Jen and Enrique were truly alone.
"We can't stand in this dreadful spot all night?" said Stuart looking
at his watch. "I'm going to go meet with a few people and then I'll
meet up with you later."
"I can't stand in a corner alone," Mike replied. "At least if you're
here it looks like we're having a private conversation."
"Five more minutes, and then I have to get back to the event." Stuart
rolled his eyes. "I said I'd bring you here. Not babysit you!"
"Wait! Shit! They're coming in," said Mike, seeing them moving towards
them as he peaked through the leaves. "They're not coming this way are
they?"
"Uuumm, yeah! They just made eye contact with me," said Stuart. "You
better hustle away. I think they're coming over to say hello. Quick,
the ladies room is right down the hall!"
"Holy shit!" cried Mike, panicking. "I can't move quickly in these
fucking shoes and this tight dress. I'm barely walking holding your
arm. If I try to even walk fast, I'll be on my ass and then what."
"Well, you better come up with something quickly," said Stuart, peeking
out of his left eye. "They're definitely headed this way."
"Shit! Shit!" Mike was shaking and then grabbed Stuart's hand, pulling
him slightly behind the plant. "Hide me!"
Quickly Mike reached his arm around Stuart's neck and pressed his lips
against Stuart's. He forcefully pulled Stuart's body against his as he
pinned himself against the wall, holding on to Stuart's neck with one
hand and his back with the other as he hid his face from view behind
Stuart's mimicking a passionate kiss. He peeked open one eye for a
moment, seeing them kind of bewildered as they seemed to be checking
out the passionate couple without trying to stare. Mike quickly closed
his peeking eye, digging his fingers into Stuart's hair, slightly
twisting his neck to make sure as little of his face could be seen, as
he had little choice moving his lips and mouth. After another twenty
seconds, Mike peeked open one eye, again noticing they were gone and
quickly pushed Stuart off of him.
"Wow, now that was some serious hiding," teased Stuart, smiling as he
stepped back. "I never realized what a passionate date you'd be
tonight. Am I in for any more surprises? I love surprises."
"That's not funny, asshole," said Mike angrily, seeing his lipstick
smeared all over Stuart's face, trying to compose himself. "I had no
choice. You know that. It was nothing."
"Well it may have been, but the mess on your face says something a bit
different," said Stuart, tucking in his messy shirt before wiping his
face and putting out his arm. "Come on, we better both go freshen up
because we certainly can't go back out there like this."
Mike wiped his face with his finger tips and took Stuart's arm, heading
for the rest rooms. He quickly entered the ladies room, almost stunned
at what a wreck he looked inside and began repairing his lips. He
easily wiped his face, reapplied his lipstick and gloss before he did
his best at fixing his blush and sprayed his hair. When he came back
out, Stuart was waiting anxiously for him as quickly he was back on his
arm.
"Much better," Stuart teased. "Who knew you'd be so frisky, and quite
the little hussy."
"I'm sorry. I panicked," said Mike, feeling ill. "I can't believe I did
that either, but can we not talk about that and just pretend it never
happened. It was all I could think of last second."
"Well, it's all I can think of now," Stuart grinned as they went back
into the room. "Whether that happened on purpose or not, your
spontaneity has put me in an odd position."
"I'm sorry. I know I owe you big time for everything tonight," said
Mike nervously. "Wait, what type of position?"
"We'll talk about that later," replied Stuart as he was being
approached by a group of people. "No need to worry. Look."
Mike glanced over, seeing Jen across the room getting on her coat and
leaving with Enrique. There wasn't much he could do now as he had to
smile and again enter into small talk, stuck with a group of Stuart's
boring friends.
"Ok, come on I want to follow them," whispered Mike into Stuart's ear.
"You're kidding, Michelle," Stuart said, not yet ready to leave. "I
can't just run out without saying goodnight to some people."
"Please, we have to," said Mike, tugging him towards the door. "Hurry
up before I lose them. I'll make all this up to you some other time. I
promise."
Stuart shrugged as they quickly headed outside, handing the valet kid
some money for his keys and by passing having the car brought up. They
got in his car as they looked across the parking lot, seeing Jen just
sitting in the passenger seat of Enrique's car with it's motor running.
They both slouched down as Mike adjusted the rear view and side
mirrors, watching them just sit and talk. This went on and on as they
whispered to each other, trying to read lips and watching their every
move.
"What are we learning here?" whined Stuart. "We've been sitting here
twenty minutes, and all they're doing is talking. They're just friends
doing nothing but bullshitting."
"I hope you're right, but they are sitting kind of close," said Mike.
"And he did have her by the hand as they walked. We both saw that!"
"Oh stop, I got more action from you tonight, and you're not even my
type dressed like this," teased Stuart.
"Not funny Stuart. I thought we agreed to forget about that," said
Mike. "Please let that go and I told you I'll owe you some other time."
"I told you you're not my type, but the crazy part is I'm still hard as
a rock," said Stuart. "It's kind of interesting don't ya think!"
"No, and that's way more than I need to know," said Mike, annoyed.
"Just help me do my surveillance please."
"The thing is, I used to have a thing for this sexy little female
impersonator. Oh he was amazing! Come on...look what you've done to me,"
said Stuart, unzipping his pants. "And you...well you all dressed up like
this reminds me of him."
"What the hell are you doing?" said Mike, sliding back towards the
passenger door, repulsed. "Put that away! Are you nuts?"
"No, just very aroused," said Stuart, grabbing Mike's hand chuckling
and touching his manhood as he playfully pulled him towards him. "Look
at how hard I am. Look what you've done to me. Just feel that shit. You
said you owe me anyway. Come on, just a few strokes will do."
"Are you insane? You know that's not what I meant! Stop, this isn't
funny--," said Mike as he now found his fingers interlocked with
Stuart's around his penis, before he heard a horn honk and looked up.
"Oh shit, duck," yelled Stuart pushing down on his head.
Stuart rolled down the window, seeing Jen with her car double parked
across from his, with her windows rolled down staring over at him.
"So what's up Stuart?" Jen grinned. "I thought this was your car
running!"
"Jen, how wonderful to see you here," said Stuart. "How have you been?
I thought I saw you across the room at the party tonight, but I was
stuck in so many boring conversations, I had trouble seeing everyone."
"Yeah, I was there and I saw you parading some leggy brunette all
over," said Jen. "So what's going on with that? I was heading over to
say hi but by the time I got over there, you looked a little busy
cleaning her tonsils out."
"Oh sorry about that?" said Stuart, fumbling for an excuse. "I ah. I
ahh."
"Oh stop, no need to explain," said Jen. "I'm happy for you but I had
no idea you...you ah.. you know switched teams."
"Yeah well neither does my mother," said Stuart, feeling some pleasure.
"Believe me, she's been praying for years!"
"Yeah, well mine too for me to settle down, but hopefully that'll
change for the better soon," said Jen, rolling her eyes. "Things just
haven't been as I thought they'd be lately, so I've got a lot on my
mind but maybe we'll meet up soon and chat about all that."
"I'd love that because now's kind of not a good time," said Stuart,
tensing up and hearing a gagging sound.
"Oh shit! I'm so sorry." Jen covered her mouth, giggling as his elbow
buckled, moving up under a layer of curls as she now detected the top
of Mike's head. "That's not what I thi--!"
"Well?" uttered Stuart, embarrassed.
"I didn't realize I interrupted. So sorry," said Jen, getting flushed
as she put the car in drive, shaking her head. "Call you soon. Bye. So
sorry!"
Jen was laughing as she sped off, while Stuart released his elbow
before exploding as Mike screamed, as his entire face was being
saturated by semen as no way could he pull back that fast.
"Uuuugggg. Holy fucking shiiiiiiitttttt!" cried Mike, disgusted beyond
belief, holding up his hand and ready to scream.
"Easy relax," said Stuart with a chuckle. "I've got napkins and
tissues. Here take them. Take them all."
"You kidding? I can't see. It's everywhere. I'm fucking covered. How
the hell could you do that!"
"I'm sorry," laughed Stuart. "That's never happened before like that,
but I just couldn't hold back. You should have let go and stopped
rubbing it across your face."
"Let go!" screamed Mike. "You were squeezing my hand on it, and all I
was trying to do was not let it touch me."
Mike was grossed out, quickly wiping himself and then trying to regain
his composure as Stuart zipped himself up. He folded down the lit
vanity mirror, never happier to fix his face as he took a few deep
breaths, barely saying a word.
"So look at the bright side," said Stuart as he began driving. "You
know she didn't go home with him."
"Really, she could be driving to his place right now," said Mike. "I'll
never know because obviously I can't come home to her like this, just
in case she's there. And if you weren't so fucking horny, you could
have pumped her for information as she seemed ready to spill to you!"
"I guess that's true," said Stuart. "But I'm pretty sure if anything
was happening she would have been all over him in that car. Look how
easily it happens with us, and we weren't even into each other."
"Nothing happened! And whatever did kind of happened accidentally,"
said Mike. "I'm in disguise and why the hell did you whip that shit
out. What is wrong with you?...Wait, you're supposed to be gay. What
the fuck is going on in your head."
"A moment of weakness I guess for a pretty girl...who by the way happens
to be pretty well hung," teased Stuart with a thick belly laugh. "Plus,
you don't kiss like a gir,l maybe that was it. Seriously that was kind
of hot with you being stuck down there with all the tension of her
chatting with me. I mean if you were really a good girlfriend you could
have wrapped your lips around me instead of me just smacking it off
your face, but I guess we'll save that for our next date."
"What an asshole you can be," said Mike, still annoyed and trying to
wipe up every ounce. "Like I'd ever do this again."
"Since you're still not sure, I'd bet you would in a heartbeat," said
Stuart. "You'd have to or you'd lose your mind. You know it and I know
it, and I doubt a little squirt in the eye would stop you!"
"Never again," replied Mike, finally letting loose a little smile and
having doubts in his mind. "You did say it was nothing, right?"
"I can't believe you're this naive. No wonder she's out prancing around
on you!" Teased Stuart.
"That's not funny and you just said she wasn't," Mike slapped his
forehead. "Did you think the guy she was with was gay. I'm usually good
with my gaydar, but you're the expert?"
"Expert maybe. I've been quietly out of the closet for years honey, and
I'm still shocked from time to time about people," said Stuart, patting
Mike's thigh. "I don't run around publicizing it, but I've been out at
events with my boyfriend's for years and never seen him out before, so
I'm not sure. I'd need to meet him and chat so I could give you a
better evaluation, but it's hard to tell because they didn't go public
with anything intimate like we did."
"I think our kiss was more private than that," whined Mike, feeling
sick. "At least I hope it was!"
"You'd think so, but do you think I got so much attention just with you
on my arm tonight?" said Stuart grinning. "Many people were shocked,
including your girlfriend and trust me, many people saw that and
certainly I'm sure the news made its way through the room. Here if you
look at my phone, you'll see all the buzz!"
"So you're saying people thought I was a drag queen like you
mentioned?" asked Mike, surprised.
"Nope! Not a one!" said Stuart. "That's the interesting part for both
of us. You looked and still look incredible. By the way, you do realize
the night's over so I'm kind of curious why you just fixed your
lipstick in the mirror when we're on your way home?"
"Because it tastes better than your freaking jizz you jerk, and as you
know I'm paranoid in case we somehow meet up with anyone else, so what
the hell else was I to do except clean myself up?" Mike looked at his
reflection. "Just take me home so I can get out of all this crap. I've
had more than enough."
Mike was pretty silent the rest of the ride home as he slipped off his
shoes and ran barefoot, carrying his heels into the house. He texted
Jen a few times to no avail, and began stripping off his clothes and
extensions. He felt so much better after he got out of the shower and
fell asleep sitting up in his recliner, physically and mentally wiped
out.
In the morning, the first thing he did was brush his teeth again and
again a few times, trying to remove any memories of last night. He
looked at his phone, seeing a reply from Jen to give her a call and he
quickly dialled her up.
"Hey hon," said Mike as she answered. "How was your night out?"
"Oh really fun, and how were the games," said Jen. "I'm sure you didn't
miss a minute, but I thought you'd be here so we could talk when I got
home, but obviously you went back to your place."
"Oh, yeah, well I thought you were pissed at me so I left," said Mike.
"I was, so maybe it was better but I guess we really do need to talk,"
said Jen. "I have a lot to do today, but I thought we could spend some
time together today and maybe flesh out some things. I'm pretty wiped,
but I know the championship is tomorrow, so obviously today might be
better."
"Oh definitely," said Mike, looking down as his nail extensions. "I'd
really like that, but I'm going to need some time to get my shit
together?"
"What shit?" asked Jen, annoyed. "I'm on my way for Starbucks. Why
don't I just stop by and we'll clear the air on some things."
"No, now's a bad time hon," said Mike, looking at his reflection with
thick false lashes still on his face. "Just give me a little time and
I'll come to you. Maybe even tomorrow is better. Screw the game. I'll
take you to dinner."
"What the fuck is going on Mike? Since when can't I come right over?"
Jen was getting pissed. "It's almost like you have another girl there
or something?"
"No, there's no girl here!" said Mike. "You're my girl!"
"Am I?" said Jen sarcastically. "And why would you all of a sudden give
up your biggest game of the year for me. Must be some serious guilt
trip going on. I'm not looking for your sympathy, asshole. Plus, I
already figured you'd be busy for the game, so I have plans that night.
So sorry... I'm not available."
"Don't tell me?" said Mike, getting pissed. "Could it be with Enrique
again?"
"If you must know, yes," said Jen. "It's the biggest fashion gala of
the year, and we're going. Don't worry they do it on purpose during the
biggest basketball game of the year, so that men like you won't try to
come and ruin a good time for the rest of us that don't give a shit
about sports. Have fun with whosever there today, but I'm sure it's
just your idiot friends and we'll chat in a few days. That should give
both of us a well needed break to sort out if we've got anything left
to talk about!"
"Jen, stop. Jen, hello!" screamed Mike into the phone as she hung up
and turned off her phone.
Mike threw the phone across the room and then sat down for a while. His
mind raced for a few minutes and then he starting thinking and then
calmed himself down, picking up and dialing the phone.
"Good Morning, Stuart, it's Mike"
"Oh, good morning," said Stuart happily. "So what do I owe the pleasure
of this wake up call on this sunny morning? Last time I saw you, my
lovely date was running from my car."
"Sorry about that," said Mike, feeling bad. "You know it was a rough
night."
"Well not for me, but I understand," Stuart laughed. "So what's up? I'm
sure you're not calling for a second date?"
"Well of course not, but maybe," said Mike, all embarrassed. "Thing is
we had a big fight this morning already, and now she's going to some
big gala fashion show tomorrow night. You wouldn't be going to that as
well would you?"
"Are you kidding! That's one of the most exclusive events of the year,
and one hottest tickets in the city. It's amazing, and I've been to it
a number of times. Originally I was going with my boyfriend, but since
my now ex-boyfriend is going to be there, I got rid of my tickets,"
said Stuart. "Wait, are you asking me to take you there?"
"Well kind of," said Mike sheepishly. "Is it possible?"
"What happened to never again?" said Stuart with a chuckle. "How about
maybe I should call her first and see if I can get some dirt for you?
She did want to talk last night?"
"You're killing me, Stuart! Don't you think I'd rather you call and do
that, but I know that's not happening?
"Whenever we have a fight, her phone goes off and it won't be coming on
anytime soon! She's so freaking stubborn and hot headed, so I can't
waste time not knowing. So you could get us in?"
"Ok, I you know better than I do, so let me understand you and let's be
crystal clear," Stuart said. "Are you asking me out on a date with
'Michelle' again?"
"Come on, Stuart," said Mike, getting pissed.
"Say again dear?" Stuart giggled. "And you are going to owe me big time
on this one!"
"You know I hate you," said Mike, giving in. "I'd like to know if you'd
go out with me again... Wait, I mean 'Michelle' would like to know if
you'd take her out again to the fashion gala tomorrow night."
"Much better," said Stuart. "I'd love to take 'Michelle' out again.
That was really fun!"
"So can you get us in or not!" asked Mike, frustrated.
"I told you it's like the hardest gala to get into, but believe it or
not my mother is on the board," said Stuart. "So I'll call her since
you are this desperate, but you should know she's a big pain in the ass
and she's still pissed about me blowing it off to begin with. Now I'll
have to come up with a story about how I changed my mind."
"Thanks, so you'll call her now?" Mike asked.
"Sure," said Stuart. "What the hell. I'll call you right back!"
"Thanks," said Mike as they hung up.
Mike sat there anxiously waiting for Stuart to call for a good half
hour. He was dying inside as finally the phone rang and he answered,
seeing it was Stuart on the caller id.
"So you're sure about this right?" Stuart asked as Mike answered.
"I don't think I have a choice," said Mike.
"Well you were right about her phone, because I called her twice and
it's definitely off," said Stuart. "You better be 100% sure, because
this is going to cost both of us!"
"Yes, I have to be there, as I think things might escalate that night,"
said Mike. "I need to know everything, and hopefully I can save it
after that."
"Ok, then hold on I have Mom on the other line, and she's no picnic,"
Stuart clicked his call waiting.
Mike sat for a good five minutes on pins and needles as he waited for
Stuart. Finally he clicked back over as he heard Stuart's voice.
"Michelle, say hi to my mother, Evelyn," said Stuart.
"Oh Michelle, I'm so excited to meet you. You have no idea how long
I've waited to meet a girlfriend of his," said Evelyn. "You must be
really something special for my son to want to bring you to the gala."
"Oh thank you Evelyn," said Mike in his mousiest voice. "I can't wait
to meet you tomorrow as well."
"Nonsense dear. I told my son I'll have you two love birds over for
lunch today," "I know you've never been to anything like this before,
so we'll talk and I'll help guide you on what to wear. I'm so excited.
Can you be here by noon?"
"Mom, it's almost ten," said Stuart. "Let's give Michelle a little time
to get ready and let's say 1pm, ok?"
"No problem, honey," said Evelyn. "I'm just excited to meet her. You've
kept me waiting so long, so what's another hour."
"Bye, bye mom," said Stuart.
"See you at 1pm," Evelyn said as she clicked off.
"Before you panic, I've already texted Sonia and she's on her way to
pick you up," said Stuart. "Go take a shower if you haven't already,
and I'll pick you up at her place at quarter to one."
"This is nuts," Mike yelled. "I have to meet your mother as your
girlfriend!"
"You want to go to this gala or not," replied Stuart. "Trust me, this
will be worse on me than it will on you. She's been waiting years for
me to bring a girl home."
"But I'm not a girl," said Mike. "What if she figures that out and
doesn't she know you're gay!"
"She knows, but she's never really accepted it so no matter what she'll
be thrilled with you," said Stuart. "Now just move your ass, as this
has now disrupted my entire day!"
Mike took a shower, scrubbing off the last remnants of the night before
and wasn't out long before Sonia had arrived. He was in old sweats and
a t-shirt as she drove them to her place, and he quickly found himself
back in her makeup chair.
She lathered his face and ever so carefully shaved him a few times,
removing any morning stubble and then he sat relaxing as she covered
him in a pasty moisturizer.
"I knew we should have done a little more adhering yesterday, as that
would have saved us time today Michelle," said Sonia, cleaning around
his breasts. "You told me you were done, but obviously you lied."
"Sonia, I didn't," said Mike as he felt stickiness around his nipples.
"None of this was planned. You know that."
"Maybe not this lunch, but tomorrow is planned! No?" said Sonia,
cleaning his face.
"Yes, well yes I'll be dressing up again tomorrow night if that's what
you're asking," replied Mike.
"No dear," said Sonia, pressing at the right side of his chest with
some force. "You'll be dressing from now until then if you're out in
public, as once this glue sets it's not coming off that easily. No
point taking these on and off as your chest is already bruised from the
adhesive yesterday. This way I'll get them to hold perfectly, because
I'm sure they'll need to look flawless in whatever you're in tomorrow.
It is a fashion gala, so assume you're going to be in something
extravagant."
"Oh just great," Mike said as she was pressing on the left breast.
Finally when she stopped pressing, she returned working on his face.
She began blending in his foundation and then turned her attention to
his lids and cheeks. He sat patiently as she took her pencil to his
waterline and coated his lashes multiple times. She then returned her
attention to his lips, outlining them before filling in some color.
He could hardly believe the weight tugging at his chest as she elevated
his chair and had him stand. He looked down at how they jiggled just a
bit, but felt instant relief as she slipped his arms through a violet
bra. She took a few moments adjusting the straps at his shoulder blades
and then had him set into a matching panty.
"Stay soft on me honey," Sonia told him as she pushed his testicles
inside his cavity and pulled him back, snapping the waist band. "This
gaff will hold nicely, so just make sure you put everything back the
way I have it if you have to pee."
She walked back to the front of her boutique and returned with a few
outfits on hangers. It didn't look too bad as he soon found himself in
some pants she liked and then he tried on a few tops.
"This is so cute on you. Step into these and I think this will be
perfect for lunch with your boyfriend's mom," Sonia
Told him as she dropped a pair of pumps at his feet. "Hold the edge of
the slacks while you step in."
"Not funny, Sonia," Mike stepped in. "Glad you're enjoying all this."
"It's just a job honey, but who says work can't be fun. Plus, remember
I'm on the clock," said Sonia, looking at her watch and pointing back
towards her chair. "Ok, hair, accessories, and you're ready for lunch.
No surprises tomorrow, so be here early as we'll a lot need time to get
you really done up for the big night."
"Ok, ok," said Mike putting up his hand and walking back to her salon
chair. "Let me just make it through today first please."
"Good point, but I'm sure you'll be fine, pretty girl," said Sonia,
wrapping her cape over him and spritzing his hair as she began combing
through it.
After a few minutes, she pushed his head forward and he felt two little
snaps at the base of his neck as the first extension went in. She was
humming to the music as she guided her flat iron down his back before
horizontally parting his hair above it, and this time he felt three
snaps as the next one went in. Each weft got a little bigger as she
worked her way up, straightening each section with her flat iron as his
ears were now covered. Finally after the fourth large section, she was
parting his hair on the left and snapping in smaller sections as she
worked on the heavy right side. It was amazing how she blended them
with his real hair and then tugged forcefully on his own hair as she
flat ironed it right in front of his eyes.
"You'll be cute in bangs," Sonia said, holding her fingers like
scissors in front of his eyes before blending them to the side and
spraying them heavily.
"Maybe you should have been a comedian, Sonia," said Mike as she
covered his eyes, saturating his head.
"Good one honey," said Sonia, changing his earrings before spinning his
chair towards the mirror and snapping the flat iron open and shut a few
times near his waitline. "And maybe you should have been something
different too. You'd make a cute waitress or secretary. I can flat iron
that little problem right off if you'd like."
"Again, you crack me up," replied Mike, rolling his eyes as she began
peeling the back of some nails and pressing them on him.
She matched finger after finger until she finished, and then slipped a
series or rings on him and a number of bracelets on his right wrist.
"I know, but for now I won't quit my day job because otherwise who
could make you this beautiful," said Sonia, pulling of his cape.
"Behold a pretty lady about to meet the boyfriend's mama."
Mike stood with his hands on his hips, admiring a very neat, well
dressed ordinary looking woman staring back at him. He looked so tall
and lean as he was now in simple black straight leg slacks, which were
snug in the rear framing his buttocks with no pockets, and hemmed
longer than his foot. His pointy closed toed pump had a four inch thin
heel, keeping the hem two inches from the floor and revealed just a
little skin above the toes. On top he was in a fitted long sleeve silk
lavender blouse with a slight scoop neck revealing no cleavage, but
certainly hugging his new assets before tapering in at his waist.
His eyes had been done with violet outer edges and pastel creases
behind thick lashes and thinly lined pupils. His cheeks were a darker,
almost cranberry blended blush, and his lips done in a matte purple,
which was a shade or two lighter than his blouse. His long brunette
hair shone like a beacon from the glossy spray, as his natural hair and
perfectly matched wefts had been blended and flat ironed pin straight
style. This simple everyday type look sat thickly on each shoulder and
half way down his back, featuring an offset side part and next to his
long side bangs which he knew was his natural hair. Just like the night
before, it went from dark to light as his brunette base faded into a
sandy blonde at the tips, keeping with yesterday's multi-tonal style.
Above each shoulder, large silver hoop earrings peeked out, and on his
right wrist was a thick chain like costume silver bracelet. His nails
were covered with square tip acrylic press ons, which were an ombre
blend of silver and purple, and his fingers had a few silver costume
stone rings on each hand.
"Holy crap, my boobs look so big in this," Mike exclaimed, using his
nail tip to sweep his hair from his eye as he moved. "I think you made
them too big, Sonia."
"Oh, no, I think they look just right," said Stuart, coming in as Mike
twisted around seeing him.
"I think they just look a little perky, because you've really got no
hips," said Sonia, spraying on his perfume. "Most girls would kill for
your figure. You'll adjust to being a little bodacious, as depending on
what you're in tomorrow I'd rather have something that can actually
hold up a dress on your twiggy figure."
"Great?" whined Mike taking his purse.
"Well let's go meet the wicked witch," teased Stuart, putting out his
arm. "This should be quite entertaining!"
"Did you just call your mother a witch?" asked Mike as they walked out
together.
"Trust me, that's being kind," said Stuart. "But you'll see for
yourself."
Mike was extremely nervous as they drove to Stuart's mothers' house. As
they pulled up at a well-manicured round driveway, he looked up,
realizing they had serious money and stepped out as Stuart opened his
door.
"I guess we should hold hands, right," said Mike, slightly trembling as
he initiated sliding his fingers between Stuart's.
"If you insist, Michelle," Stuart answered as he slipped his key in the
door and they entered.
"OMG!!! Come in. Come in," said Evelyn, hurrying down a long circular
stair case and immediately hugging and kissing Mike. "She's so
beautiful, Stuart."
"Thank you, and it's a pleasure to meet you, Mrs. Silverstein," said
Mike as she grabbed both his hands and looked into his eyes.
"No, the pleasure is all mine dear, and call me Evelyn," Evelyn wiped
her bright red lipstick from his cheek and then took him by the hand.
"Please come sit with me. We have so much to talk about."
Mike shot a look of terror over at Stuart as he found himself quickly
seated on a love seat with Stuart, as Evelyn sat across from them.
"Get comfortable, you two," said Evelyn, staring him up and down.
"Don't mind me, I know you're adults."
"Mother?" Stuart said, giving her a look.
"What a beautiful home you have, Evelyn," said Mike, struggling to
cross his leg over the other but finally getting it done with no
package in the way. "It's so lovely you having us over at the last
minute, but we won't stay long as of course I wouldn't want to impose."
"Are you kidding! You can stay all day honey! My son tells me nothing,
and I can't believe he hid you from me, so there's no rush at all." "I
want to know everything about you dear. How did you meet? How long have
you kids been dating? You have no idea how happy you've made me Stuart.
Details please."
"Well we met through some mutual friends, mom," said Stuart as he began
stretching things that were somewhat true. "We've never had anything
but a spectacular date."
"Oh, that's amazing," said Evelyn on cloud nine. "Was it love at first
sight? Has my son finally embraced some romance?"
"We've known each other for years, but only the last year or LESS,"
emphasized Mike, looking at Stuart with a smile. "Has it been this
uuumm ...well let's say unexpected to where we are now with our
relationship."
"Yes, she's the unpredictable type, mom," said Stuart, putting his arm
around Mike and leaning in, giving a quick soft kiss on the lips. "She
full of surprises."
"And he's full of many things himself," said Evelyn as they talked and
shared some lunch.
They talked for a good hour as everyone relaxed, until finally Stuart
interrupted, lifting the dishes to the kitchen.
"Leave them, dear," said Evelyn. "I'll take care of that."
"No, let me Evelyn, and I'll need to use the powder room please," said
Mike, barely able to hold it any longer.
"Just leave it dear, and it's upstairs second door on the left," said
Evelyn smiling.
Mike smiled, taking his purse and gingerly made his way up the stairs.
"So?" said Stuart, grinning as his mother stared at him.
"So she's lovely and I really like her," Evelyn replied, shooting him a
look.
"But?" said Stuart, knowing her too well.
"But you might be able to fool most people, but I'm you mother and no
one knows you better than me," said Evelyn matter of factly. "So are
you screwing with me, or do you really like her?"
"Mom, come on!" cried Stuart.
"Stuart, she's gorgeous but I know Sonia's work all too well," Evelyn
grinned. "Remember I financed that boutique, so tell me it's not?"
"I can't, but please let's not go there mom," said Stuart looking down.
"Fine honey, but obviously I don't know how far along she is, but if I
know you, she's still got what you want underneath doesn't she?" said
Evelyn. "Or should I be fully elated here?"
"Mother, I am not talking about shit like this with you?" said Stuart,
getting annoyed. "And I am not letting you interfere in my
relationships. Remember you promised you wouldn't."
"Ok, ok but she's a goyem too, isn't she?" said Evelyn. "I can tell,
you know!"
"MOM!" screamed Stuart, getting pissed.
"Oh Vey, whatever as long as she'd covert to the tribe!" said Evelyn
calming down.
"Ok, mom you're so out of control!" said Stuart, storming upstairs.
"That's it. Tell her I'll be right back."
"Stuart?" Evelyn called out as he ran upstairs. "Don't be like that!
It's a special day, and I really like her."
She sat back down sipping her tea and finally Mike wandered back in.
"He'll be right back, dear," said Evelyn. "Sit with me honey. You're
certainly an interesting and beautiful young lady."
"Thank you," said Mike. "You've made me feel so comfortable."
"Yes, like part of the family, right mother," said Stuart coming back
in.
"Oh, of course dear," said Evelyn. "I'm sure she'll be welcome in any
family, she's so sweet."
"I'm glad you feel that way, mother," said Stuart, getting on one knee
and reaching in his pocket.
"Michelle, you'll make a wonderful addition to our family."
"You're kidding, Stuart." Mike was astonished as Stuart took his left
hand, seeing the ring in the other.
"Not in the least," Stuart gave his mother a look as he slipped the
ring over Mike's frozen finger.
"Michelle, will you marry me?"
"I, I," Mike stuttered as he couldn't even utter a full word, stunned
as Stuart kissed him.
He peeked over, seeing the tears in his mother's eyes as he felt
Stuart's tongue enter his mouth and was in no position to fight as he
found himself in a deep kiss. When it broke, Evelyn practically jumped
from her seat, hugging him as she was sobbing, and he was crying, as
his emotions were that of shock and not knowing how to handle this.
"It's your grandmother's ring," sobbed Evelyn, taking Mike's hand and
then holding her heart. "I can hardly believe this is happening."
"Me either," Mike said from behind another hug as Stuart was whispering
to him to calm down.
Finally, Evelyn released him and composed herself, taking a few deep
breaths before kissing her son. She then grabbed her phone from the
table and began texting a rapidly.
"So I'm looking forward to the rest of the day together, Michelle,"
Evelyn was ecstatic. "This is so exciting."
"What, huh?" said Mike, shaking his head. "The day?"
"Yes, I just got you two included to my nephew's bar mitzvah this
evening," said Evelyn. "No way am I hiding this wonderful news. Stuart
was originally invited, but he always declines. Now that'll he'll have
a beauty like you to parade around with him, he's got no reason to ever
stay away again."
"Mom, no, we had plans," said Stuart. "Plus I already told them I
couldn't make it."
"No you didn't, and who cares what you told them before. You just
surprised her. And even if you did, they just changed because I'm not
keeping her closeted up for a second," said Evelyn, squeezing Mike's
face lovingly. "Now let me grab my bag and I'll get Francine to squeeze
her in with me."
"Who's Francine, and where are you going?" asked Stuart as Evelyn
grabbed Mike's hand.
"You should remember. She's my manicurist, and you've been to her like
twenty times. She can't go showing off that rock with those cheap
extensions," said Evelyn, lifting Mike's hand and staring at his nails.
"Oh Vey! No offense honey."
"Ok?" said Mike, looking down at his fingers before Evelyn grabbed his
hand.
"Now go find a nice suit while we're getting our nails done, and we
find your finance a dress for tonight," said Evelyn, tossing Mike his
purse. "I can't show either of you off to the family like this!"
Mike was speechless as he was being dragged from the house by Evelyn as
she was calling anyone she knew on her cell phone. They drove through a
ritzy neighborhood until finally they pulled up a posh nail salon.
"Ladies, meet my soon to be daughter in law," squealed Evelyn as he was
being hugged and kissed by people he didn't even know as they got
inside.
It was strange to be gushed at by strange women before it finally
settled down and he found himself having his nails soaked. He mostly
smiled silently as Evelyn never shut up while they slaved over him,
massaging and moisturizing his hands. It was odd feeling how soft his
fingers had become, as it really was nothing like the quick treatment
he got from Sonia. He couldn't stop looking at the ring on his finger,
and couldn't wait to see Stuart later to hear what crazy plan he had in
mind, as pretending to be more than a girlfriend was never on the
agenda.
He had almost dozed off from all the strong scents until he looked
down, seeing the clear coat being applied to his left pinky, and then
watched as his entire hand went under the dryer.
"Much more appropriate to show off that wondrous stone, Michelle," said
Evelyn, inspecting his nails. "I know they're a bit longer than you had
before, but after a few weeks, if their too much, you can cut them down
a bit, but I think you'll adjust to them. We'll work something out so
you can come with me every Friday, ok sweetie!"
"Sure," said Mike, trying to figure out how the hell these would come
off as the dryer ticked off.
He looked down now, seeing the ultra-glossy French manicure that now
graced his fingers, thinking how could he ever pick up anything? The
white square tips extended his nails a good inch past his natural
finger tips, and the natural base sparkled in every direction. Embedded
beneath the clear gloss, a thin glittery line separated the white tip
and the taupe nail, and a few tiny diamond like chips decorated just
the outer edges of each tips.
"Keep your nails fanned and this is a little special treat from Mrs.
Silverstein," said a Korean woman, lowering the back of his chair.
"Don't get offended, dear," said Evelyn. "But they're hideous. Just
relax, and trust me you'll feel so much better after they fix them."
Mike looked up, seeing two strings between the woman's fingers
approaching him, as suddenly his vision was blocked. Quickly he felt
the first little tug and felt ready to wet himself as he knew what she
was doing.
"Evelyn please," sighed Mike. "Not too much. I don't want them too
thin."
"She gone," said the woman, when his vision was unblocked. "No worries.
I already make thin. Very pretty. No, you sit still and I make fix on
other."
"No, not too thin," sighed Mike, feeling her rip. "Go easy!"
"Very pretty, yes," said the girl. "Thin nice on you!"
"No, I'm saying not too thin," Cried Mike, reaching up his hand to feel
them. "Not too thin!"
"Yes, very pretty. You no ruin nails," The girl nodded, understanding
very little as she pushed his hands back down before jumping back to
the other side once more. "You very pretty. No ruin nails."
Mike was steaming inside as finally Evelyn came back over.
"Oh so much better dear." Evelyn flicked her wrist. "I will not have my
future daughter in law looking anything other than fabulous. Now let's
go find a dress for the bar mitzvah. Something sensational."
Mike was shitting a brick after they raised his chair, and he now saw
nothing but two pencil lines where his brows used to be. He tapped on
the table, hardly believing these claws were now his, as Evelyn handed
him his purse as she led him away as they walked arm and arm down the
street. They window shopped like happy girlfriends, enjoying window
browsing until finally she saw some things that caught her eye and she
led him inside a boutique.
"Look at these, Michelle," Evelyn grabbed a series of dresses. "Oh, I
wish I was twenty years younger and had the legs for these like you've
got. Go try a few on."
Mike had little choice as she loaded his arms with a few dresses and he
headed into the dressing room. He tried on each one, embarrassed at how
short they were or even how they hugged his body.
"Oh, that's gorgeous on you," Evelyn remarked when he came out in the
fourth dress. "That's it. Give me the tag and let the salesgirl get you
the matching shoes. Oh you're so pretty in that."
Evelyn, it's a bar mitzvah right?" said Mike nervously as they measured
his feet. "Shouldn't I be conservative? I didn't think I'm supposed to
look hot for it!"
"Non-sense darling! Honey, get her the appropriate undergarments as
well. I want her to fill it out perfectly," said Evelyn, snapping at
him and snapping her fingers at the sales girl. "I assume this must be
your first ever bar mitzvah then.
"Well, yes," said Mike sheepishly.
"At your age, the girls will be dressed to kill there, and so will you
of course, my dear," said Evelyn hugging him before pinching off the
tag and looking him dead in the eyes. "I wish we had more time so we
could do a little more with that hair and your makeup. But we'll save
that for another day."
Mike felt so embarrassed as he headed into the back room, changing his
bra and panties as he stripped naked in the dressing room. The nude
lacey silk bra was firm as he slipped his arms into it. It was more
challenging than he thought, as for the first time he struggled to
grasp the hooks on his back until he finally he managed to. The little
pads and underwire pushed him up so tightly as he stepped into the nude
thong panty. He was instantly worried as he tucked himself a few times
and then once he pulled up his sheer hose, he realized they were so
snug that nothing could really move once he snapped the waist band. The
dress was a breeze to put on next to all this, as he guided it over his
own head, sliding his arms through the sleeveless bodice.
"Honey, you decent?" asked Evelyn. "You need any help?"
"Um, I'm dressed," Mike struggled to reach the back zipper. "Just one
more minute I think."
"Here, slip on your shoes and we're off," said Evelyn, coming in and
without missing a beat lifting his hair as he felt the zipper stop at
his back of his neck. "I'll pay, and I'll see you out there honey."
As Mike turned around, he opened the box, shaking his head at the
height of his new shoes. He sat slipping his foot into the first one
and slipping the thin strap through the buckle. He was dying as he
placed it down and then did the other before standing ever so
carefully.
"How did I get myself into this?" Mike mumbled to himself, taking a few
steps and realizing he was getting better at walking in heels now in
his second day. "Fucking basketball."
He opened the curtain, staring at his complete image in the three way
mirror as he exited the private dressing room on his way back outside.
He took a few steps towards it, amazed at how well he passed, putting
his hands on his hips as he stopped taking it all in.
He lifted one hand and then the other, stroking his long nails through
his straight hair as he moved it, neatly positioning some on the front
of each shoulder and leaving the rest on his back. He flexed his legs,
amazed at how long and toned they looked in the sheer hose and in a
dress he would have loved to see Jen in instead of himself.
He was in a thin, multi-colored hi-low dress that was definitely geared
for a sexy young woman with a great body.
On top, the canary colored halter shaped top showed no cleavage with a
rounded neckline and was completely sleeveless. It would leave no one
to think anything other than he was quite bodacious, as he was
certainly displaying a rather chesty appearance under the soft silky
top. On the bottom, the coral orange hi-low attached skirt was
extremely short in the front showing off his legs, and then quickly
tapered to a long flowing ruffle behind his rump, almost like a cape.
On his feet were strappy five inch thin canary colored spider web strap
stiletto sandals that buckled across his ankles and had a small half
inch platform in front. In his ears now hung large gold multi-tiered
teardrop earrings, and on his right wrist was a matching thick gold
chain link bracelet.
"Here, this will match better and just pump up the volume," said the
sales girl, approaching him as she unscrewed the top off a brightly
colored hot pinkish orange lipstick and handed him a little eye shadow
kit.
"Oh, thanks," said Mike, having little choice as he pressed it to his
lips.
He looked up at his image and realized why she handed him the shadows
he needed to cover the purples from earlier. It was his first time
applying shadows as he flipped over the kit, looking at the application
picture. He did his best covering the purple with a peach and it was
pretty unsettling adding a light taupe under the thin line where his
brow used to be. He took one last glance, rolling his eyes at himself
and then rubbed his lips together as headed out of the back room.
"Now we're looking more the diva I thought you were, Michelle," Evelyn
smiled as she saw him. "I love it!"
"Me, a diva?" said Mike, looking at her as they handed him a matching
orange purse.
"Don't you worry, my dear; I can't have you taking a backseat to Stuart
when you get married," said Evelyn, taking Mike by the arm as she led
him from the store. "By himself my Stuart's diva enough for both of
you, but I'm here to help make you a bit "Jappier" and trust me once
you get used to it you'll never want it any other way. It's always
tough for goyem girls at first, but no need to kvetsh as I'll take good
care helping you."
They drove for about ten minutes before they arrived at the party, and
Stuart was waiting was they pulled up. He opened Mike's door, taking
his hand as he stepped out, smiling instantly as he stepped from the
car.
"She looks fabulous, doesn't she?" said Evelyn the moment she stepped
from the car as the valet opened her door.
"Yes, she's looks amazing," said Stuart as he looked Mike up and down.
"And don't forget sexy, dear?" said Evelyn. "Now let's get inside, as I
can't wait to show her off to the family. There's so much to do."
Mike was clenched tightly to Stuart's arm as he was being introduced to
person after person. No way could he retain half the names or did he
even care, as they sipped some champagne and was slightly relieved
eating some finger foods to settle his stomach. After an hour of
mingling with Stuart and showing off the ring, Evelyn returned with a
few people, pulling Stuart and Mike from a group conversation.
"Michelle darling, this is Dr. Schwartz," said Evelyn. "He's the best
honey, and I was thinking maybe you could sneak her in next week for a
console."
"Mother, about what?" asked Stuart, putting his arm around Mike,
rubbing his back for comfort.
"I'm not sick Evelyn, but it's nice to meet you doctor," said Mike,
being polite and extending his hand as he opened his purse, feeling it
vibrating and silencing it.
"Evelyn, she beautiful," said Dr. Schwartz smiling. "But of course for
you Evelyn, I'll squeeze her in anytime you'd like."
"Dear, I just want everything perfect for the wedding for both of you,"
said Evelyn as Mike's purse was buzzing again. "I can't wait to see her
in a few dresses at some fittings. With a tweak here and a pinch there,
the goyem thing will be gone in no time, and you'll thank me later,
honey."
"What's that mean, Aunt Evelyn?" said a teen boy coming over.
"Oh nothing, hello boys," said Evelyn. "Wonderful party you're having
here, Ira."
"It is, but I'm tired of dancing with my annoying whiney cousins," said
Ira. "Stuart, think we could borrow your girlfriend? Would you like to
dance, Michelle? Me and my cousins have been dying to meet you."
"Oh, aren't you sweet, but I don't think Stuart would," Mike started to
say but quickly he was interrupted.
"Oh, I don't mind, and she's been dying to dance," said Stuart, taking
Mike's hand and giving it to Ira. "Go ahead Ira, she'd love that."
"Thanks, come on Michelle," said Ira excitedly, almost pulling Mike's
arm from his sock as he yanked him up.
Mike looked back, ready to kill Stuart as quickly he was dancing with
the teen boy. After two songs, he found himself dancing with a
different cousin and then another as they were enjoying every minute
taking turns. He towered a good foot or more over all of them as he had
no idea how to act as they put their arms around his back, rested their
heads against his chest, and snuggled up on the slow songs. Finally
after disco, rock, and some ballads they were being sent back to their
tables by the DJ as Mike almost ran back to his seat before anything
could change.
"You looked like you had fun," said Evelyn. "Thanks honey. You just
made their day."
"Yeah, I bet you did," whispered Stuart. "Ira's head barely left the
spot between your boobs, Irving's hand never left you ass, and I'm
pretty sure that short kid I don't even know looked up your dress more
than once."
"Go fuck yourself," whispered Mike in Stuart's ear before he looked
over at Evelyn. "Yes, they were such nice boys. Thanks for that,
Stuart."
"Don't mention it dear," said Stuart, leaning in and pecking his lips.
"Might want to check your phone though, your purse has been buzzing
since you've been gone."
He looked at it, seeing it was the third missed call from Jen and then
saw a text for him to call her asap.
"Just excuse me for a moment please," said Mike, taking his phone and
dialing her as he walked away from the conversation. "Hey, everything
ok?"
"Why are you ignoring me?" said Jen annoyed. "I've been dialing you
like crazy. What the fuck?"
"I'm sorry. What's up?" said Mike. "I tried you earlier, but of course
you turned off your phone!"
"Why are you whispering?" said Jen. "What's with your voice, and is
that loud music I'm hearing? Are you at some party or something?"
"It's just a sports thing. No biggie," said Mike. "So listen, I miss
you but what's the matter. I can't really talk now."
"Whatever! I 'm so sick of this sports shit," said Jen annoyed.
"Honey, please it's almost over and we can get back to normal soon?"
said Mike. "Can't we?"
"I don't know. There's always another sport, another game, another
excuse from you," said Jen.
"But honey, please," said Mike as she stopped him.
"Honey please what? Honey wait for me? Honey where are you going? Honey
what happened to your hair?" said Jen sternly. "Look I'm done with all
that honey crap, and I called because I've been doing a lot of thinking
and I've made a decision."
"No, please wait," said Mike, panicking. "Let's just talk in person."
"It's not that, you jerk. I don't want to talk about our relationship
over the phone, and that'll take more time than a quick cell call,"
said Jen. "I wanted to just tell you about my back, and you know how
much trouble I've had with it."
"Oh, yes sorry," said Mike. "Sure, did you hurt it again?"
"Well no but I went to a doctor today that Enrique recommended, and he
found a solution," said Jen.
"Jen, Enrique again," said Mike, getting mad as she again cut him off.
"I tried to call you many times to come with me but you were too busy
with whatever?" said Jen. "Obviously sports and partying are your
priorities these days."
"Jennn?" Mike was again cut off.
"Listen, I'm cutting this short because obviously you're busy and I can
barely hear you with the music blasting," said Jen. "I just wanted you
to know that between my doctor, Enrique, and myself I made the decision
to have a little procedure this week, so obviously it won't be the best
time for us to really talk while I'll be laid up."
"Procedure?" cried Mike. "Are you kidding? I'll be there with you of
course."
"No, don't get mad, I'd rather you didn't. It'll be hard enough for me
without you being all emotional, especially how I know how you feel
about them?"
"Them?" said Mike surprised.
"Yes, I'm getting my boobs reduced to alleviate my back pain," said
Jen. "I friend of Enrique's had it done, and she swears by it. The
doctor said it would be a good idea for me, so I'll be going down to a
b-cup with my small frame."
"But the Double-Ds," Mike yelled. "I love them. There has to be another
way. Maybe better support bras or something."
"Look this isn't open for discussion, but I thought I'd let you know in
case you cared enough to check in on me and was wondering where I was
while I was in the hospital," said Jen. "Look, I gotta go. Good night
you jerk."
Mike immediately tried re-dialing the second she hung up, but she had
turned off her phone as usual. As he turned, he walked back over to the
conversation.
"Everything ok, Michelle?" Evelyn asked as he returned.
"Yes, fine," said Mike with a fake smile, flipping his wrist. "Just a
good girlfriend of mine and she's having some issues."
"That's nice dear," said Evelyn brushing it off.
He now found himself seated at a table with Dr. Schwartz, Evelyn,
Stuart and a number of other people. He was up a number a times having
to dance and socialize. After an hour or so, he heard the buzzing in
his purse and excitedly reached in, grabbing his phone only to be
shocked seeing a text message from Jen.
"Jealous?" He clicked on it and a picture of her nude boobs filled the
screen.
"You ok dear. You seem pre-occupied," said Evelyn, tapping his
shoulder. "I'd like you to meet Rabbi Levine."
"Rabbi Levine?" Mike covered the phone screen nervously.
"You know, to conduct your wedding dear," said Evelyn, giving him a
dirty look. "You know he'd be the one to conduct the ceremony as he's
done with all our family, and also assist with your conversion."
"My what?" said Mike, slightly startled.
"Just play along. You know how my mother is," whispered Stuart in his
ear before giving him a soft kiss and then rubbing his leg. "Your
conversion to the Jewish faith for our wedding! Rabbi Levine will help
us with that so we can get married in our temple."
"Oh, yes of course. How wonderful to meet you Rabbi," Mike noddied at
Stuart. "I'm so excited to embrace my new faith, and as important it is
to Stuart and Evelyn, well of course it's even more important to me. I
can't wait to crush that little glass."
"Oh well then I can't wait to welcome you to the tribe," Rabbi Levine
raised his glass. "Cheers everyone! Mazltof!"
Mike winked at Stuart, seeing how happy Evelyn looked as they all
raised their glasses in a small toast. When the glasses went down, Mike
tried not to think about it as he stared at his bright lipstick ring on
his glass, and knew he had little choice but to show his love for his
fianc?e as Stuart felt pressured to lean in, kissing Mike.
"Why don't we powder our noses, Michelle?" said Evelyn glowing as she
tossed her napkin on the table wiping her mouth and whispering to Mike
as she got up. "Take your phone dear."
Mike almost shit his panties realizing he had put his phone down on the
table when he raised his glass. He grabbed it as it was half covered by
Evelyn's napkin, stuffing it in his purse as he quickly followed her to
the ladies room. She didn't say a word about it as they stood next to
each other touching up their lips and making small talk ,until she
turned taking his hands and looking him in the eyes.
"I know this can't be easy dear, and it must be happening very fast for
you. It's a lot of change for you," said Evelyn. "You ok?"
"Oh, sure," said Mike. "I'm good."
"And you can tell me if I'm being too pushy, ok," said Evelyn. "Because
if you don't, I just can't help myself. I've been waiting so long and I
love to help. I can help you get everything you want. Everything a
person..I mean everything a girl like you has dreamed of. You're going
to make an amazing bride, and I'm going to help you make it perfect.
Ok?"
"Oh everything's fine Evelyn," said Mike. "All I've really asked of
Stuart was that I really wanted to go to the fashion gala tomorrow
night. I hear it's amazing."
"Oh, consider it done, Michelle. You know, has anyone ever called you
Shelley?" asked Evelyn. "I had a friend once and that was her nickname,
Michelle shortened. I think it would be cute for you."
"You can call me anything you'd like, Evelyn," replied Mike giving her
a hug and happy he'd be going to the gala. "And of course your help is
wonderful. I'm new at some of this anyway."
"I know honey, and I've always known. My Stuart can't fool me." Evelyn
smiled as she looked at him and gave a wink. "But I don't care as long
as he's happy, and no one else needed to know what's under that dress.
All I see is a wonderful girl, and trust me no one else sees anything
different."
"Wait, you..." Mike squeaked.
"Yes dear," Nodded Evelyn before hugging Mike and then releasing him.
"Just because you have something extra that my son enjoys doesn't make
you any less of a woman. I'm fine with that, and of course we all know
how he feels. Now let's get back to the table, and tomorrow I'm buying
you the most amazing dress for tomorrow night. I already can't wait my
gorgeous Shelley."
Mike walked back to the table with Evelyn, feeling an odd sense of
relief but was careful not to let his guard down.
"Everything ok?" Stuart asked, getting a weird vibe as he leaned in,
purposely giving Mike a soft kiss and holding it.
"Everything's wonderful, dear," said Evelyn, giving him a playful push
off Mike's lips. "Now leave her be until later, we just repaired those
lovely lips and she'll kill you if you smear them everywhere."
Mike gave Stuart a little smile as again conversations filled the
table. At the end of the evening, Mike walked out hand in hand with
Stuart until finally they reached his car.
"So, that seemed to have gone well!" said Stuart, buckling his seat
belt.
"Yeah, well I'll be spending more time with your mother tomorrow, so I
can go spy on my girlfriend," said Mike giving him a look. "I guess
that's the end result, right?"
"You tell me," said Stuart. "That's what we're doing all this for,
right?"
"NO, you tell ME!" said Mike, getting annoyed. "How about we start with
some truths asshole. Like she knows I'm a guy, and when were you going
to tell me that. And how about she thinks I'm converting faiths for
you, and that she'll be deeply involved in every aspect of our
wedding."
"Ok, ok relax," said Stuart laughing. "She knows I like what's under
you skirt, whether she'll say it out loud is another story. But she
knows. Immediately she knew it was Sonia's work, so I had no choice but
to admit it to her or she wouldn't believe we were serious, and you'd
never be getting to the gala."
"She's going to be devastated once you tell her we've broken up," said
Mike. "But that'll be your problem, as I've got enough of my own. That
asshole Enrique has talked Jen into getting breast reduction because
she gets a few back pains now and then. Is she fucking kidding me?
First the butch haircut, and now this. I've got to figure all this out
and what the hell is really happening."
"Sure she's still the one for you, then?" asked Stuart