Chapter 1
James Young was walking into his last class of the day, Intro to
Women's Studies and he was relieved that it would not be as intense as
his core classes. James needed a class which did not dive deep into the
subject matter as much as the higher level education courses he had
earlier in the day did.
The junior in college was talking a freshman weighted course for he
needed a culturally diverse class to meet the criteria to graduate from
Penn State University, so he signed up for it. He decided to take the
class for the man figured he would like the like the class for the male
to female ratio. That was true and what he will tell his friends. The
real reason his was that classroom was James always felt in touch with
his feminine side. His understanding of the fairer sex should help him
earn an easy A in the class.. If he could relate to how a woman felt
and thought then the concepts and ideology in the class should be easy
for him to understand and articulate in papers and express on tests. He
did not share his feeling of empathy with women with his friends for he
did not care to explain to them those qualities were what made him who
he was and made them befriend him.
James was gentle and caring, when growing up he would always be
bringing home a stray dog, a wounded bird and and even an orphaned
raccoon. He was also kind, he volunteer and collect for charity, help
people when he saw a chance and was always there for his friends. He
was late for his first day at his first job for on his way there he
changed a flat tire for a lady stranded on the side of the road. He was
a great listener. He found that trait helpful when he was captain of
his high school debate team, he could dissect the opposing team stance
by finding the inconsistency in what they said.
There was also more to James' empathy to women, he loved their style.
He thought nothing of it for he thought all men did also. In a manner
he was right, most men loved how women dress. It was just the reasoning
behind the love was different. James knew that women clothing was not
just functional. He loved how women would use their clothes to express
how they feel, how they wanted to be seen and show who they are. He
loved how soft women garments are, how careful a women would be in
putting together an outfit so matched and had the right accessories.
While most other men love women style for how they make the women look.
His deep understanding of why women dressed the way they do was a part
of his empathy he did not know he had.
As usual he was early, he always gave himself plenty of time to make it
where he needed to be just in case he got sidetracked by helping
someone, and he sat in the back. He always picked a seat in the back so
he could observe his fellow students. As the rest of his classmates
wondered in, he smiled to himself thinking he was right about enjoying
the ratio. Finally the professor came in.
Once the professor got organized and went up to the podium the clatter
in the class started to die down until the classroom went silent. Then
he introduced himself as Dr Allagi. He gave the syllabus to a couple of
the students in the front and asked them to pass them back. While they
were being pass out Dr Allagi started to go over the material covered
by the syllabus.
It was a standard syllabus, stating time and place of the class, the
objective of the class, university code of conduct, topic cover for
each class session and grading. The grading system made James smile to
himself, he was right about it being an easy A. No test, class
participate, 5 papers and a project; all it was going to take is time
and effort by James to get an A..The project was to do something to
help you better understand how women are perceived, seen and their
place in society today then write a report on it. The teacher explain
it can be anything to helping out at a women's shelter to getting your
grandmother to tell you her life story.
James left the class wondering what he was going to do for the project.
It did not help him that he heard his classmates coming up with great
ideas as they walk out of the building with him. He did not want to do
the same project as someone else. He wanted to do something fun and
original. He walk back to his dorm thinking about what project to do.
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James walked into room and greeted his dorm mate, Dillon, and got a
greeting back. They have been living in the same room together for the
last two years. They got along well, complement each other and were
good friend, both of their social circles did a huge overlap. Them
being good friends, not best friend was what made them perfect
roommates for each other. They get enough time away from each other so
they do not get on each other nerves.
Dillon Roberts was an all around good guy. He was the type of person
who would give you the shirt off of his back. In fact, James saw him do
so. When one of James friends came to visit, Dillon had the Star Wars
shirt which said who's your daddy withe Darth Vader on it. .His friend
made such a big deal about how awesome the shirt was. In a matter of
fact manner Dillon took it off, gave it to him and just went to his
drawer to put on another shirt. James' friend told him he could not
take it and Dillon insistent James' friend took it for he would enjoy
the shirt more than Dillon would.
James sat down and they started talking about their day. James enjoyed
and looked forward this part of his day. He knew that he would get into
a good conversation with Dilon. The question was not just a pleasantry,
they both wanted to know how each other's day went. They both wanted to
tell each other for if they had an issue which they need help resolving
they knew they would get the perspective of someone else. It helped
them in their personal and academic lives.
The conversation got to James telling Dillon about his little dilemma
about what to do for his class project. It is little for it is not
important, but James want to have the planning down for this class. He
knew when he will work on the papers and just want to put in his
schedule when he will do this project.
Dillon smiled and said, "It is simple dress as a women. I can escort
you to a dance one of my clubs have.You will also get to know somewhat
how it is to be treated like a women."
If it was any other of his friends James would think it was a bad joke,
but not with Dillon. Dillon was gay and had friends who were
crossdressers.Dillon would never make a joke out of how his friends
express who they were. He understood not fitting into the boxes society
wanted you to..
James actually enjoyed having a gay roommate, not so he could show that
he was a good liberal with a wide variety of friends. It is for when
they do go out socializing together Dillon is a great wingman. Girls
are more open around a gay man, and James never have to worry about
Dillon wanting the same girl as he did.
James thought, "Hey all guys wonder what it would be like to wear those
soft pretty clothes." James really did believe that for he was in
somewhat of denial of how intune he was to his feminine side. James
responded, "Go on about the somewhat how it is to be treated like a
women, I am intrigued."
Dillon with a shocked look on his face, said, "Really, I was just
joking, but if you are intrigued here it goes." He paused for he had to
think it through for it was a joke. "You know how once a month the LGBT
Student Society has a dance in the ballroom of the student union. While
some of the guys dress up as women. The other guys and girls there
treat them as women. If you really want to do this then I will be more
than happy to take you and make sure that no guy try to treat you too
much like a women. I say treat you too much like a women, for you will
have to put up with guys hitting on you, and ogling you. I just want to
stress you will be hit on but want you to know If it gets too much for
you to handle or they are getting too fresh then I will come to save
you."
That ogling and being hit on by men made James rethink it for a second.
Could he take being the pursued by a man? He then thought he will not
have to worry about it for he will not be good looking as a woman.
Also,if a man was drunk enough or had bad taste to hit on him, he
knows that Dillon would be there for the save. That is what wingmen
do,get each other out of trouble.
Dillon went on and mention the he thought that the girls would love to
help James with this project. The girls were four of their friends who
rented a two bedroom apartment off campus. There was Audrey Salk, the
de facto leader. She was a pre-med major. Her roommate, Lilith Rose,
who was a sociology major. She was vocal and after graduation is going
to be a great women's right activist. The two girls in the other
bedroom were supportive Cara Ham, an education major. She had a way to
bring out the best in others. And lastly Lexie Lucas, a double major,
theater and marketing. She wanted to work in show business to express
herself so if she could not make it as an actress she had a fall back
plan of being in promotion.
After James agreed with Dillon, the conversation changed topic. It went
to the more mandaue one of Dillon running into his friend Paul and
having to once again turn down his advances. Paul was the first man
Dillon was with and wanted to have Dillon again. Dillon liked Paul but
did not want a relationship with him for Paul did not want a serious
relationship. Dillon wanted a serious relationship, to meet the man of
his dreams and start a life with him.
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James being the type of person who liked to get things done as soon as
possible went to Dr Allagi's office the next day to talk to him about
the project. Dr Allagi was a middle aged man who loved the subject of
gender identification. He loved how gender is on a spectrum and being
so made some traits which were masculine at one point in history are
now feminine and vice versa. He also loved that his class helped his
students to better understand the role of gender not only in society
but in their personal life.
The door was open when James got to Dr Allagi's office and knocked on
the frame. Dr Allagi looked up from the book his was reading and told
James to come on in. James introduced himself and told Dr Allagi he had
a unique idea for the class project he had to do. Then the nerves got
to James and he quit talking.
Dr Allagi waited for a moment and then finally asked James what was the
idea. James told him and the professor just studied James over. He was
deciding if James was trying to be funny or was sincere in what he
suggested. The doctor decided that James was sincere for how nervous he
was about it.
Dr Allagi asked James why he wanted to dress and be treated like a
woman. James casually said for he wanted to not do a run of the mill
project and this one was the best way he could think of having the
female experience. He quickly added that he might not be able to do it
for he still needed to ask his good friend to help him.
Dr Allagi became a little sceptical and ask James why he thought that
some college age guys could help him with the project. James quickly
corrected him and said it was 4 ladies who were going to help him. That
put Dr Allagi mind at ease. Dr Allagi approved the project on one
condition. That James did the project for a weekend.
The Professor added the time to the project to see how much resolved
James had about it. He did not want James to think this would be
playing dress up. He planned on shorting it back to the dance if James
said yes in a convincing fashion.
James jumped at the chance and said, "Yes that is a great idea, I wish
I would have thought about it. Doing it just for a couple of hours
would not really give me the experince of being a female at all. I know
the entire weekend would not either, but it will be more in depth."
Dr Allagi did not shorten the time of the project for James made some
great point and seemed enthusiastic about it being longer. He told
James that he could back out if he changed his mind, He also said that
he was happy that James was taken this chance to really learn about the
other gender.
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When James got home from talking with Dr Allagi he called the girls'
apartment and Audrey answered the phone. James asked her if they all
were going to be home tonight for he wants to stop over. Audrey said
you know you can come by anytime why are you asking. James hesitated
for a second and blurted out for I want to ask you girls to do me a
favor. Audrey knew it had to be something important for James by how he
asked about the favor and she told him of course you can come by. She
suggested that he brings a dessert and we will have a nice meal. You
have to be sick of the dorm food.
James got a nice chocolate cake and went over. They had roasted chicken
with roasted carrots, potatoes and parsnips for dinner ate and caught
up during supper. When he arrived James offer to serve dessert at the
end of the meal, Lexie told him not to be silly, he is a guest so she
will do it. Lilith was a little disappointed that Lexie said that for
she enjoyed having a man serve her.
They were eating dessert and Audrey brought up James' favor. James was
a little surprise that he got nervous when she brought it up. Cara
notice it and told James not to be that they will love to help him.
James said that he needed help with his Women Studies project.
Lilith liked that James was taking that course. She thinks that all men
should have to take it so they better understand the plight of women in
today's society. She said of course we will help with anything, I can
tell you some great books to read to do research on feminism. She
started to name books: The Feminine Mystique, The Bell Jar. Audrey
interrupted her and said let James ask the favor.
James said he had to write a paper on a project he has to do which
deals with better understanding how women are perceived, and seen their
place, and role in society today. Lilith interjected, "I have some
great charities you can volunteer at." Audrey stop her again and told
James to continue.
James took a second to continue. He wanted to gather his words and pick
them carefully. James wanted to make sure that the girls know that he
is not doing this as a lark. He knew how hard it was to be a women in
society. He also knew it will only be really for a weekend and done by.
He did think it would be interesting to experince life as the other
gender as much as he could . He wanted the to know he will take this
serious.
He said, "I talked to my professor about this and he likes the idea for
my project. My project is that for a weekend I will live as a woman. I
need your help with getting the right clothes, accessories, makeup and
hair. I want to do this right and make sure it is not disrespectful to
women. I am asking you girls for I know I can trust you to not tell
everyone about it. You know most guys will not understand this project,
hell I get grief from them for just taking the Women Studies class. So
will you please help me. I know I will owe you all a huge favor."
The girls all said yes for different reasons. Audrey figured that James
is a crossdresser and found an excuse to do so, good for him. Lilith
wanted James to see how hard it is a woman, oh he was going to wish he
never thought of this idea. Cara wanted to be supportive to her friend,
he should not have been nervous asking. Lexie thought it was a great
idea to help James get in touch with his feminine side, it is going to
help him grow.
The girls started to talk about how they can better help James. Cara
said if the others girls didn't mind he can stay here that weekend.
Lexie always spend the weekend at her boyfriends so me and him could be
roommates. Plus James will not be stuck in his dorm room and not wait
until halloween. Cara asked Lexie it it was fine if James uses her
bed.
Lexie agreed to it, but said that she was not going to miss this. She
will hang out with girls without her boyfriend on Friday night. She
will meet up with him later. Lexie said that she could get some hair
extension, breast forms, and silicone hip enhancers from the drama
department. Lilith said Lexie let me help also, I could borrow breast
forms from breast cancer survivor charity I volunteer at.
Lilith thought that was the first way she was going to make James see
how hard it is to be a woman. She was going to get him a nice big pair
of breasts so men will stare at them. Plus then the men will see James
was a man so they will just mock him. He was going to know how shallow
men are and feel how much that hurts.
Audrey said she could help you with the makeup and grooming. "If we
were going to do this, we were going to do this right. James will wear
casual makeup around the apartment, do it up more for when we go out as
a group of girls then go the whole nine yards for when you are at the
dance."
James felt so relieved that the girls were happy to help. He was also
very happy that Cara thought about the where he would stay when he is
dressed. He is shocked that they are all taking the lead. He did notice
that it was communal with none of them staying in the lead. They are
working as a team and adding to each other idea. The really enjoyed
that.
Audrey looked at James and asked him where he was going to get his
clothes. He said he was going to the thrift shops to do so, to save
money. Audrey said no, that will not do. We needed to plan this weekend
and I will buy one of the outfits. One I want you to look nice out in
public, and two you need to really experince shopping for women
clothes. You will not be buying what you are wearing to that dance at a
second hand shop.
Lilith smiled for she thinks that Audrey is on her side making to make
James dread what he just signed up for. Lilith said she will pitch in
to help with the shopping. Cara said she loved buying cute gifts for
her girlfriends so she will help also. Lexie agreed with Cara and put a
little emphasis on the word girlfriend in her reply. Lilith made eye
contact with James and grinned. Those two are going to help also, this
is going to be so great making him suffer.
James got a little unsettle when Cara and Lexie said girlfriend. He
showed it by tilting his head down and frowning a little. Lilith said
don't get upset honey, put on your big girl panties. Cara told Lilith
that is not nice. Then said James I was just ribbing you, sorry about
that. Lexie and I meant nothing mean about it. Lexie apologized also.
Lilith just agree half heartedly with Cara and Lexie.
James turned red from being embarrassed from his over reaction. He said
there was no need to be sorry, it was just he figured out that he is
signing up for more than he thought. If he wanted to do this right that
weekend those girls need to see him as a woman not a man. It just got
too much.
With it sounding like james is rethinking this project, Lilith could
not resist to get at least one last taunt in on him. Lilith with a
little condescending tone in her voice said, "If you are not women
enough to do this we will understand."
Audrey said enough joking around and said that some people, like Lilith
just do not know when to stop. Lilith in a sweet voice did apologize.
Audrey was right, she thought, do not harass James too much he might
back out. And we might be able to talk him back into it if he tries to
back out.
James wanted to play back to show his is fine. He told Audrey it is
fine. He looked at Lilith with a smirk on his face and said, "I might
not be woman enough, but I am man enough to."
Audrey decided that she was going to start viewing James as a woman and
treating him like one. She will not verbalize it with him around, but
will always think of him as her.while talking with. She thought it wais
best if the other three did also. She waited to tell the girls her idea
after he left. It was not that she was trying to be mean, far from it.
It was so he can feel more comfortable when other people were doing so.
It can be so the girls are more natural around him.
Audrey asked James what were his plans were for the weekend as a woman.
Lexie said yes let's hear what the plans. Cara joked we could have a
slumber party. James laughed at her joke. Hearing him laugh made Cara
feel so much better for she did not want to hurt his feeling earlier.
Lilith did not want to stay so she excused herself saying she did not
know that this was going to take so long. She needs to go to the
women's student association and left. Everyone knew it was a lame
excuse. After the door slammed from Lilith leaving Audrey said do not
mind her she is just mad you got the last word James.
James said while after getting ready on Friday afternoon he was
thinking that he and the girls could go out for a nice meal and see a
movie. He knew that they had a monthly ladies' night like that. He also
knew that if he was with other girls he would get as many looks and
people would not expect that he is not a girl. Then after the night
out, they could come back to the apartment and just talk about the
night. That he would want their input about how it went, what he did
wrong and what he did right. Cara said she would love to hear how it
made him feel.
Then he went on to say with him having to live his life as normal as
possible he was thinking of waking up early and going for a jog. Cara
jumped in again and said I would love to go with you on that jog.
Harboring back to her joke earlier, she said I would love to get you a
cute workout outfit. James shaked his head and laughed again. He was
happy that Cara was not beating herself up about that joke. She was not
being mean about.
Then after the jog just stay at home until he had to get ready for the
dance. Just hang out and talk. Not talk about what I am experiencing
but normal girl talk, the type you do without men around. I will need
that to help understand being a woman. He knew he need to relax some
that weekend and wanted to experience lounging around as woman. He did
envy how they could just get so cozy. Lexie said she would buy the
outfit for lounging around.
Then get ready for the dance, have Dillon pick him up and go. Come back
after the dance if it not too late talk about his day. Then on sunday
morning have brunch with the girls. After brunch get changed and go
back to being James.
After hearing James out Audrey replied, "That sounds like good
groundwork for a plan. I will buy your outfit for the girls night out.
That leaves you to buy your dance outfit, your sleepwear, your
undergarments and what you will wear for brunch on Sunday." Audrey
paused for his response Agree, he said.
Then she continued. "With it being a good groundwork You do need to
work on it some issues. First what will be your name"
James did not give that any consideration and blurtted out, "Jamie
Lee."
Audrey with a little disappointment in her voice said, "Dear, it cannot
be Jamie Lee. Think of it your name is James and Jamie is a nickname
for it. It might work for people who do not know you, but we will still
see you as James if you go by Jamie Lee."
James felt bad for she is right. He also did not notice she called him
dear, Audrey only called girls dear. James replied, "Sorry Audrey, I
am taking it serious. I really did not give much thought to a name for
people are given names.I do know that if I was born a girl my mom would
have named me Sarah Marie. So I am going to go with Sarah.I will be
Sarah Marie Young"
Audrey smiled. "It is fine James, I know you are being respectful,
dear. It is just I wanted to let you know why I had an objection to
that name. You do have final say in this for you are doing this. We are
just going to support and guide you dear. You will be a great Sarah."
Next question, what breast size will you want? Now I know you might not
have thought about this, but we will need to know for the outfits and
also so Lilith will get the right size."
James thought about it. He felt like Goldilocks for did not want to go
too big or too small, he wanted them to be just right. Then he thought
he will really be like Goldilocks that weekend. Thinking back to his
last girlfriend who was a little thick for a girl, he should go with
her size. She was a B cup.
James answered the question. "I think that B cups would be the right
size for my body. So unless I am going too small I say B cups."
Audrey smile hearing that answer. It is nice that he wants their input
also, "You are right about the size being right for your body. Now bra,
panties and sleepwear I suggest just getting a pack of cotton panties,
a bra and use those for other everything other than the dance. The
dance I suggest to get a matching set of bra and panties. Trust me you
will just feel better about yourself there. Sleepwear you will just
have to look up and see what you think is best, I would suggest
something more feminine than female pajamas, they will feel like men
pajamas on you. You will something without pants legs. Remember the
less you wear of something a man can the more you will feel like a
woman"
James agreed again. He was a little taken back at how serious Audrey is
taking this. He does appreciate it. She was really thinking about it
and being so supportive.
"Now onto the makeup and perfumes. One reason I said that I will help
you in this area is that we have the same skin compLexieon. Other than
the eyeliner, mascara and eye shadow, I will share mine with you. In
fact we will go to the drugstore when the time is right and we will get
it. My treat. I will just use it after that weekend.
You will have free range on my perfumes, deodorants, and bath gels,
dear."
"Now the next area the accessories and shoes. You will need the right
shoes for what you are doing. I already know the outfit I think you
would like for Friday so we will need a pair of Mary Jane pumps for
them. So if you like the outfit we will go with them. I also think that
you will be able to use them for brunch on Sunday" James looked a
little confused so Audrey went on to explain them. "A Mary Jane shoe is
low cut with a strap across the instep. A pump is a heel in the back
which is one an inch or two. The heel is also chunky, so they will be
easier to walk in for you. You will need a pair of flats for around the
house. The flats you will pick out after you decide on the outfit for
lounging I think you can wear your normal running shoes for the jog,
and after you pick your outfit for the dance we will pick the high
heels.
We will supply you with purses, unless we do not have one which goes
with the outfit.
Now Earings, You have both ears pierced. You can go to chain boutique,
Claire's and buy some costume earrings and maybe even a necklace if any
of the outfits needs one. You can also get some hairbands and clips for
even without the extension you do have long hair."
Cara jumped at the chance to go to Claire's. Lexie suggest that they
all go to the mall this weekend to start the shopping. Audrey said she
thinks everything is covered. James agreed, in a little bit of a daze.
He felt a little overwhelmed from everything which needed to be done.
He never realized how much work it takes to just have the right
outfits. Everything has to not only match but be right for the
occasion, even if it is just lounging around.
The subject went back to catching up one what is new in everyone's
life, and it is mostly their new course work. Audrey talked about she
is enjoying her new classes. Cara brought up about how great it feels
auditing a real classroom twice a week. Lexie is excited about winning
the role of Sandy in musical Greece. She sang a little of Summer
Loving. James never heard her sing and was amazed great her pitch is,
she must be close to pitch perfect for how she just started to sing so
well without warming up.
After talking for a while longer James got up to leave. They all said
goodbye and Audrey walked him to the door. She kissed him and the cheek
and hug him well saying, "Now when you know which weekend it will be
call us or if you think of anything else. Don't worry about anything,
we are going to have a fun weekend and you will learn so much about
yourself and the fairer sex.Have a good night dear. "
He did not notice that she treated him more like a girl leaving than a
boy. As he left he thought Audrey's farewell was a little strange. A
hug, kiss on the cheek and calling me dear. She used dear a lot while
referring to me, I never notice that before he thought also. It must be
her way of showing her support he thought so he just shrugged it off.
After he left Audrey told the other two how we are all going to be very
supportive of Sarah. She said, "For this to be a good experience for
Sarah we need to see James as her. So from now until the end of that
weekend I think it is best if all of us see her as Sarah. We also need
to be extra nice well doing so to build up her confidence. Agreed
girls?" They agreed and will tell Lilith about it when she comes back.
Chapter 2
James got back to his dorm and Dillon asked him how was hanging out
with the girls. He said great, some changes were made about when it
will happen. It will not be Halloween weekend, it will be sooner if
that was fine with Dillon. Sarah's escort to the dance said of course.
James found out from Dillon the next LGBT dance would be three weekends
from then. James also informed Dillon he would be staying with the
girls that weekend so Dillon would have the place to himself. James
added the joke Dillon would not have to worry about James being home if
he got lucky.
Dillon took the joke for what it was, a compliment. James admire Dillon
for he was holding out on finding Mr Right, not Mr Right Now. James was
the same way about not wanting one night stands.. He did not want to
cheapen being with someone special by just being with someone to feel
special. Them both being open about how they viewed sex and
relationships gave each of them the strength to hold true to their
beliefs.
After giving Dillon the update James saw it was, not too late so he
called the girls to say which weekend it was. Audrey answered was that
would it work out great. She then asked if there anything else on his
mind. James mention that Lexie was right the shopping should be done
this weekend.. Audrey mention that they might not be able to get
everything in one shopping spree.
Cara's ears perked up when she heard shopping and asked to speak with
James. She got on the phone and said, "come over before the weekend and
we can do some online window shopping and just hang out."
James liked the idea of spending time with Cara and asked if Thursday
was good. Cara said of course. Then, Cara started to chat about how she
thought James was being strong doing this and not to worry she will
make shopping fun.
James liked the idea of hanging out with Cara but making shopping fun,
yeah right. The subject changed to music, the upcoming election and of
course their favorite hobby, finding cool you tube videos.. They must
have talked for about an hour. James hung up and Dillon joked you have
the talking on the phone like a girl down.
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Lilith came home and Audrey was at the dining room table like an angry
parent waiting to have a talking with their child. Lilith looked
towards the table and Audrey greeted her with a stern stare.
"Lilith, you need to get on board with what James is doing. He came to
us for help and you kept on mocking what he is going to do."
"Come on Audrey what he is doing is playing dress up. It puts down who
we are all by thinking that a man can ever come close to understanding
the plight of a woman just by wearing a skirt."
"Just cut Sarah, I mean James some slack. He is one of the good guys."
"Oh, I can't believe it. You are playing along with his dress up game.
I expected Cara would and maybe even Lexie, but you. You are going into
medicine so you know how hard it is to be a woman."
"I am not playing along with anything, I just want to support my
friend. He wants to do it and like I just said he is one of the good
guys, no he is a good person. How many times has James been there for
any of us?
I called him Sarah for I am trying to get behind me. I want to treat
him like one of the girls so James as Sarah will have at least that
experience. I think you should cut him some slack and get on board."
"You are right, I overreacted. I will get on board and support this
project. I will even go along with seeing James as Sarah."
Lilith paused and was going to thank her friend for making her see the
errors of her way. Then she thought better of it. That would be out of
character for her and she wanted to snowblind Audrey about how much she
hated what James was doing. There was no way the righteous lady would
ever see James as anything as a man who was mocking her gender. That
even the good guys needed to get a taste of how most men treat ladies.
Audrey was happy that she saw that Lilith was coming around. The lady
who was wiser than her years knew it would take some more time until
her passionate friend would put all her energy behind it. That did not
matter, for Lilith being open minded to what Audrey said was a great
starting point.
With that being settled Audrey told Lilith Sarah has decided on B cups
for the breast forms. Lilith said, "great I will get the breast forms."
Lilith thought that James might have decided on B cups but she was
going get the biggest cup size she could. Hopefully they still have
those D cups, but if not C cups will do. A great idea came to the woman
who believed she was going to teach her friend a lesson, degrade him
about the breasts he could not pick. Yes, she was going to call him a
balloon breasted bimbo when he tried them on. She was going to make him
feel so bad he will cry and he did deserve it. Treating being a female
like it was a project wass so disrespectful..
Audrey was happy that she believed they came to an agreement on Sarah.
She knew that Lilith was passionate and sometimes took actions before
thinking. She knew that it was from Lilith just being so sure of her
convictions and opinions being right. Audrey also knew that once Lilith
thought about something she was rational, so after thinking it over
Lilith will be more than happy to help James become Sarah.
*********
The next day James showed up to Dr Allagi's office hours and talked to
his professor about the idea for his project. James was not his normal
self, he felt a little meek when trying to bring up the idea so instead
of saying it, he gave Dr Allagi the proposal and time schedule which he
typed up on his project.
Dr Allagi looked over the papers which were handed to him. As he read
them, he nodded in agreement and then looked James over. James felt a
little shy and started to fidget in his chair. It was strange for James
to feel uncomfortable and he did not like it. He actually had to
concentrate some to quit trying to burn off the nervous energy.
After reading the project, the professor looked over James and
subconsciously shook his head no. James was disappointed for he thought
the professor was going to flat out reject the project. James did not
blame Dr Allagi. The student knew he should had known for it was a
cockamamie idea. Why did he he even think for a second that a professor
which dedicated his life to the study of gender issues would think
something as trivial as wearing a couple of skirts would give a man a
better understanding of the female experience.
"James, I love your idea, but I do not think you can do it. You can't
even bring it up to me, so how are you going to actually live as a
woman for a weekend?"
Hearing that the professor liked the idea made James' meekness and
shyness go away. With his confidence regained James said, "Sorry Dr
Allagi, I was nervous bringing it up for I thought you might see what I
am proposing as making a mockery of women and also your class."
"Why would I see it that way?"
""Dr Allagi, You could see it as I think that the clothes makes a
person and somehow I think I can duplicate the experince of a woman
just by wearing clothes.
I do not as you can see I will be going to a dance where people are
treated as the gender which they are dressed as and ..."
Before James could continue Dt Allagi politely interrupted him. "James
you put a lot of time and effort into writing the proposal. You wrote a
proposal instead of just trying to come here and ask. You also
considered how I would look at it. That shows me right there you are
serious. So if you want to do this project you have my approval."
James thanked the professor and they talked a little more about the
project. Dr Allagi wanted to know more of what James wanted to get out
of it and James was eager to explain his reasoning. For a reason
unknown to him, the man with a woman living inside him, was taking
total ownership of this project. He knew that he was putting going to
put more time and effort into it than needed, but did not care. He just
instinctively knew it was going to be good to do it. If he knew that
Sarah was emerging James would had know that instinct was really
woman's intuition. After James left, Dr Allagi thought about how great
it was that someone else like him, to have understanding of the other
gender.
**********
Thursday came and after dinner James went over to hang out with Cara.
He knocked on the girl's door and she answered it. She gave him a hug
when she greeted him. He walked in and notice all the other girls were
not home. He asked if she was ready to shop and she said why not we
just sit on the couch first and just chat. She sat down with her one
leg on the couch so she could face him and he did the same. Cara wanted
the conversation to be personal
It was just a nice little casual conversation between two friends. Cara
did steer the conversation to get James to talk about his emotions. It
was not hard to do for James was the open type. He had no issue talking
about how he felt if someone asked.
Sometimes, the sensitive man even freely brought them up, if someone
talked about the movie Rocky he will mention that the scene where Rocky
said, "I did it Adrian" brought tears to his eyes. How could it not? It
was so emotional, Rocky went the distance with the World Champ, he
overcame the odds and lasted. He won without winning.
When Cara went to get her laptop she asked James if he could be a doll
and get them both a drink. James asked what she wanted and her reply
was just some water. Cara used doll for she knew she call girls that,
and James did not blink with his friend using it. James got two glasses
of water.
Cara returned with her computer and told James first she was going to
show him the outfits the girls thought would be good on him. The first
outfit Cara showed was the one Audrey picked out. It was a short sleeve
satin pink blouse with a tie collar and simple blue straight line midi
skirt. She showed James the Mary Jane shoes and told her it will be
with dark blue tights. She explain that tights are like thicker
pantyhose which are not as transparent. She asked James what he
thought, he told her it was nice.
She looked at him and said, "Dear that was an answer a man would give.
We are picking out outfits for Sarah, so I need to hear what Sarah
would think. You need to see them how a girl would, for you will be one
for that weekend.
Think of yourself as Sarah now. Describe why you like or dislike what I
am showing you. If you don't mind I will be calling you Sarah while we
window shop. I know it is silly,but it might help you get in the right
mindset."
James thought Cara made valid points. These clothes are for Sarah and
he had to see them as a woman would and not as what he was, a man.
James answered, "Yes you can call me Sarah. I have to get use to it.
Plus it will be fun, we will be just like girlfriends tonight."
Cara agreed it would be fun also. She always wanted to know more about
James, even with being open he said what was on his mind in a reserved
manner. Maybe getting in touch with his feminine side would allow more
emotions to come through with his responses., "OK, Sarah what do you
think of the outfit?"
James thought for a second, his mindset changed to how he thought he
would see the outfit if he was Sarah then replied
"I really like the outfit. It is simple yet at the same time elegant.
It is definitely feminine yet not too girly. It shows 'I am woman' but
is not too sexy. It says treat me for who I am not for what I look
like. I love it, it will help me express who I am.
Audrey, did a great job picking it out I have to thank her for knowing
my style before I did. I also have to make sure she knows how good her
taste is."
Cara thought that was a quick change in response, it seemed like James
was embracing Sarah right then. She noticed that his voice changed. It
was a little softer, and a little higher. Also, his diction changed,
his speaking rhythm became smoother, almost like he was singing. His
choice of words were more inclusive. It was not all about what he had
to do. It was about others also.
James looked a little stunned and thought, "did I really say that?" He
did not realize it but he was becoming Sarah for the moment. He was
letting those penned up feelings and emotions comes to the surface. He
was embracing his strong feminine side and it was showing. He was in a
safe place so he was living in the moment. This moment he was a girl to
Cara so he became the girl he really was.
Cara, while lightly touching Sarah's arm, said, "I know what you are
saying about the outfit dear. It is great and I think it will go with
your style plus looking at your legs in your shorts you can pull it
off."
Sarah thanked her. It was not the normal quick thanks that James would
give. Sarah's thanks was more thought out and explained why she was
thankful. She added how happy she was that Cara noticed, "his" legs.
Even with James being Sarah at the moment, he did not know he was her
so he referred to himself in the male pronoun. .
Next was the workout outfit that Cara picked, pink training leggings
with white stripes on the sides and black trimming, with a black
workout bra with a pink and white geometric print. Cara explained it
was nothing fancy but gets the job done and was cute.
Sarah replied, "You are right it is cute and adorable. For some reason
it looks like something I will enjoy working out in. It would get me in
the right frame of mind."
Cara notice that Sarah did not stop for a second after saying cute.
"Good the girls are so far two for two in picking out the outfits. That
says we know you good. Sarah would have the same taste as James so we
just picked what we thought James would wear if he was a girl."
Cara showed Sarah the lounging around outfit Lexie picked out. A
purple tunic with batwing sleeves, black legging and black flats with a
double bow front. It was simple but fit its purpose so well.
Sarah smiled and like it., "It looks so comfy and cozy. It is cute
also.It seems like I like cute, he he"
Cara noticed the giggle at the end. That was no laugh. The girl who did
not know she was really hanging out with another girl did was lost at
know what to make of the giggle. Laughs are involuntary actions so that
was just natural for Sarah.
Even with the giggle confusing Cara a little, she liked it. It seemed
to come out more than James' normal laugh. It was less reserved and
more full of joy.
After the girls became three for three, Cara suggested to look at
sleepwear next. They looked at sleeping gowns, nightshirts, camis and
chemises. Sarah liked most of what she saw. Then one jumped off of the
computer screen screaming, this is so you Sarah, it was a white chemise
with a floral print on it with a little pink bow on the cleavage. As
soon as she saw it she got excited and exclaimed, "I love this one, it
is so cute. The bow is such a nice touch."
Sarah got quiet. The reaction Sarah gave seeing the chemise she liked
startled her. She had a sad confused look on her face. Sarah was not
comfortable at how much she liked that sleepwear.
Cara knew the answer upsetted her friend some reason so she reached
over and hugged Sarah. Cara wanted to support her friend. During their
embrace, Cara tries to comfort Sarah and says with a reassuring voice.
"It is alright dear to get excited about something you like. You are
Sarah right now and have no need to be reserved. Girls share and
express to each other how they feel.
You are going to have to share and express with us during that weekend
so it is good you are doing it now.
It is alright to like that chemise, for it is cute and you are right
the bow is a nice touch. It is feminine yet not revealing, so it fits
your style. Don't be upset that you like something and it is going to
make you feel good to wear it
You would like it on a woman as James so why not like it on you as
Sarah?"
Sarah listened and what Cara's comment made sense. They comforted Sarah
by seeing she did nothing wrong. Sarah believed she just got too much
in character. It was really that her real self was surfacing.
"You are right dear, not being able to have a strong opinion or say
what I feel about clothes and now being able to is just weird. It
didn't feel right to do it so at that moment I felt a little ashamed.
I should not be for this is exactly what I want to experience, to have
a better understand of what it is to be a woman.
I will try to openly embrace it. I tell you one thing Cara, I could not
embrace it right now without your support. Thank you so much."
When Sarah said that she touched her confidant's leg. Cara enjoyed
Sarah light touch on her leg. It felt warm and friendly. The feeling of
closeness Cara had with Sarah from the touch and this time together she
wanted even after the weekend was done. She hoped that some of Sarah
will stay with James for the rest of his life.
Sarah's style was coming together, her little wardrobe was going to
have a mature young woman feel to it. Her everyday look was going to
show the world she is a strong confident lady who has no need to show
off too much of her body yet makes sure it was not hidden away. It was
going to be smart, elegant, delightful in a whimsical way. When she
went for something either intimate or sexy it would be a classic look
which is enchanting.
Cara was enjoying seeing this side of her friend, James. She knew he
was kind and sensitive but never really could articulate it well. She
did find that odd for he was so witty and could easily articulate ideas
and concepts. That was why she knew he was going to make an awesome
teacher.
"Sarah, we are done with window shopping, so what do you want to do."
Sarah was disappointed that Cara said they were done. How could they
be, they needed to get at least two more outfits. The girl who was
around another person for the first time wanted to shop.
"Sweetie, we are not done. I need two more outfits for the weekend.
Plus, I am having so much fun. It is nice to see how I am going to
present myself as Sarah. It gives me insight on who I am and also how I
see women."
"Wow, you are really taking this serious? Sorry I did not mean the
question how it sounded"
Sarah's hand waved down as a sign the question was no big deal when she
said, "I know you did not mean the question in a bad way. sweetie.
Yes, I am taking it serious. I would not do this project if I was not
going to be sincere. I have too much respect for women to make a joke
about who they are.
Now, some words I never thought I would say. Let's shop!!!"
Cara was impressed at how quickly her friend made sure the potential
miscommunication was no big deal and took Sarah went to some sites to
look for a dress for the dance.
Sarah was feeling a little overwhelmed again. So many different
choices. The inundated lady had no idea where to start, like she was
cleaning up after a wild party. Then she saw an apricot V neck floral
sequin sheer bodycon dress.
As she pointed to what she wanted to wear the curious lady inquired,
"Cara, do you think I pull that dress off. I know right now I do not
have the hips for it, but I will be wearing hip enhancers. With those I
will fill out the bottom while and the breast forms will fill out the
top.
I just think I would look sexy in it. While as sexy as I could."
"You want to look sexy?"
"Yes, I am going to a dance and women want to look their best there. I
think in that social setting I would be looking my best if I went with
sexy look. Why did you ask?"
"Oh you have been going with cute, so I thought you were a cute girl. I
mean, oh you know what I mean."
"I do know what you mean; don't worry about it anymore, sweetie.
Yes,most of the time if I was a woman I would be going for the cute
look. But not for a night out on the town. I am seeing the dance as my
night out on the town.
I do know enough about women that they have different looks for
different occasions. I know it is for woman use their appearance to
express who they are and how they feel more than men do. I need to cram
enough of those looks and the reason behind them into a weekend to feel
those different aspects of being a woman."
Cara broke seeing James as Sarah, she wanted to make sure to her friend
knew the next statement was coming from the heart. "James, you have a
real understanding for women, I do not want to offend you by saying
this, but you are in touch with your feminine side. I do not mean you
want to be a woman. I am saying you have an empathy towards women that
most men do not. I am so happy that you are showing me this side of
you. I want to see it more often."
"I understand what you are saying and please call me Sarah tonight.
James is just a name. I know it represents who I am, but it is still
not me. With your help, I am tapping into other parts of who I am. I
think your support is why I am better able to say and express what I am
feeling.
I know you were trying to make sure I knew you were talking about the
real me. I do not need to hear you say James for that. I could tell by
your words and your voice.
Now, please tell me if you think I can pull off wearing that dress."
Cara laugh to herself at how James/Sarah, she was still shifting back
into seeing her friend as only Sarah, was not raveled and actually took
that comment for what it was, flattery and was more concerned about the
dress. Cara loved the dress which Sarah picked out..
"Sarah you can so pull off that dress. Like I said you have the legs,
plus you arms are slender enough to wear tight fitting long sleeves.
Plus you have the confidence. That is one of the secret woman use to
wear what they want. They own it, you will own that dress. It will not
be what you picked to wear that night, but what you should be wearing "
"Good, I am looking forward rto now unto my brunch outfit,"
"Sarah, I have an idea why don't we pick that out at a store. It will
just be me, and you together then, Audrey will want to hit the
bookstore and I will give a hint for Lexie to join her. Don't worry
doll, no one will even notice you. Couples always shop together."
"I love that idea, Cara, we get to spend more time together as
girlfriends, ha-ha."
Cara joined in the giggle and then they both started to giggle louder.
Those two kept on chatting and there were so many giggles in that time
spent together . Cara and James always got along great but the
chemistry between them was even better when James was Sarah.
Audrey came home first from her study session to the sound of high
pitched laughter and went she opened the door saw Cara and Sarah with
huge smiles on their faces saying quit it. be serious to each other.
Audrey jokingly said, "Oh great it is the Giggle Twins, Cara and
James."
Those two quit laughing and try to put on a straight face. Sarah with a
twinkle in her eyes and grin starting to form on her face. "Oh -o, Mom
is home. We better be serious, and Mom tonight it is Sarah, not James."
Those two looked at each other and started to giggle again. Audrey
joined in. She knew she fell into the material role with her friends
and liked it. She also like the good natured positive ribbing which
came from it.
Even with laughing along with those two silly girls, Audrey's motherly
side was processing what Sarah said. So the friend who looks after all
her friends was cautious with what she said next. Half jokingly she
said, "Sorry, Sarah."
Cara quit laughing, "Audrey, James was Sarah tonight. He, she, oh who
cares about pronouns, really embraced the moment. We had so much fun
shopping and here look at the dress Sarah picked out for the dance."
Audrey said, "I love that dress and it is going to look great on you
Sarah. Do not worry about picking out a purse. I have the perfect
clutch handbag to go with it."
Sarah got excited, "Oh let me see!"
Audrey went to her bedroom and got the bag. It was a black leather
handbag with an etched floral design on it. Seeing it Sarah's eyes
widen, "Oh it goes so well with the floral sequin of the dress. I can
now just get some plain black heels for the outfit."
Cara and Audrey booth just looked at Sarah. "What? I pay attention to
details and know enough about how women put together their outfit. With
how I want to present myself, I do not want too much going on so the
shoes should be plain."
Cara said, "Sarah, I will say you are full of nice surprises tonight. I
am so happy we did the shopping this way."
Sarah replied, "I am also."
Those three talked for a little bit. Sarah made it a point to thank
Audrey for picking out the outfit and added how much she love it along
with her friend's sense of fashion. The lady who loved the first female
outfit she would wear out in public also made sure Audrey knew she was
touched at how well her friend knew her.
Audrey was really paying attention to Sarah's mannerism and word
choice. She wanted to see how much of Sarah James was being. It was not
that she doubted James was trying to be Sarah, she just did not know if
he would be able to get intuned with his feminine side that night. She
saw that he was.
To the lady who was diagnosing her friend how easy James slipped into
being Sarah was a good thing, the weekend was going to be a great
experience for Sarah also. She was going to have fun, while learning
more about who James was.
Sarah looked at the time and got up to leave. On her way out she gave
both of the girls a hug and told them she was looking forward to
Saturday. Sarah agreed to jogging with Cara this Saturday before
shopping and Audrey's invite to hang out at the apartment that night.
After their friend left, the two ladies talked about the night. They
both wanted to better understand what happened and also their friend.
It was not normal how at eased James was being Sarah. They would have
sworn that James knew about his feminine side but for how casual he
was. Someone who knew they had that strong of a feminine side would
had been excited to be able to share it with others.
On her walk home Sarah reverted back to being James. The man, who had a
great time just being the lady he really was, chalked up how he acted
from just good role playing. He also added the support he had from
those two great friends to help him be in the moment. Little did he
know it was just another step on his journey to becoming Sarah.
Chapter 3
It was Saturday and James woke up and got out of bed before the alarm
went off. It was only a quarter of hour before it was scheduled to go
off, but him beating the rooster was unusual. Plus when he did, he
usually just stayed in bed. Not today, James did not do his normal
routine of take his time getting ready to start his day. The man who
was greeting the day head on was ready to go out the door before the
alarm went off.
James knew why he was not acting his normal self, he was a little
excited looking forward to spending time with Cara and the other girls.
James really enjoyed his time with Cara on Thursday. Their closeness
grew from spending that time together. It was for those two both saw a
side of the other which they never saw before,and liked what they seen.
James wondered if their connection will keep on growing.
Another reason James was excited was he got to go shopping. Hey if Cara
could make it fun online just think of the good time they would
together at brick and mortar stores. James liked the different attitude
women had shopping compared to men. To him women gather and men hunted
while they shopped. He enjoyed how women make shopping an experience
while men treated it as a chore. James made a mental note to make sure
he would better articulate the shopping point in the project's paper.
Dillon was awoken by his friend scurrying around. He found it odd that
James was not taking his time to get ready for his day. It was not odd
enough for Dillon to bring it up. It was just odd enough for Dillon to
know those two were not going to have their usual Saturday morning cup
of coffee together.
James arrived at the girl's apartment almost an hour early and rang
did not notice the buzzer to be let in the complex. It was only then he
found out he was so early when Lexie informed him as she let him in.
Lexie stayed at her place last night for she wanted to make sure they
stayed on schedule for James' day out shopping with the girls.
As James waited for Cara to get ready for their morning jog, Lexie made
sure that James brought everything he needed for the day. It was just
easier for the group if James took a shower and changed over here
instead of going back to his dorm room. James thought he was only going
to change so he did not bring his shower supplies. Lexie told him not
to worry he could use some of the girls' toiletries.
Lexie was pleasantly surprised when she saw James' eye light up when
she asked him about shopping.Before James brought up how much fun it
was going to be, he first made it a point to tell her how great her
taste was and thank her for picking such a nice outfit. He then went to
his phone and pulled up the webpage of the dress he was wearing to the
dance. Lexie did not know how to take how enthusiastic James was about
the dress.
The reason Lexie was unsure of how to take James' attitude was as soon
as those two started to talk about shopping James began the
metamorphosis into becoming Sarah. James did not even know it happened
for it was on an unconscious level. Sarah was always a part of James'
psyche but she was locked up deep in it. Her exile was from James being
in denial about his true gender.
Sarah being a princess locked away in a dungeon came from James'
father, Marcus Young. James repressed the memory of his father catching
him in a dress playing with dolls with his cousin Sally, at her place.
From that day on Marcus would take every opportunity to beat into
James' head that he was a boy. Once James was inline with his father
the browbeating became more of a constant casual hounding, which James
just found peculiar.
Marcus also made it a point that his wife, Darla Young, never found
out. The man, who knew what was best for his child, did not want to
take the chance that his wife would insist that James explored who he
really was.
Lexie became at ease when James told her to call him Sarah. The girl
who was talking to Lexie for the first time explain that she needed to
embrace being Sarah for the project to work. That reason put Lexie at
ease and saw it as her friend really getting into character. How
convinced Lexie was that she was talking with a woman made her want to
talk to Sarah about it when she was James again. The aspiring actress
could use all the pointers she on method acting and it from James and
not the character he was now.
By the time Cara and James left for their jog, Audrey was up and about.
She sat back and watch Sarah and Lexie interact before the Giggle Twins
left. The mother of the group could tell by Sarah's mannerism that
James was not there. How prominent Sarah's presence was did not
concern her about shopping later. They were so subtle that only if
someone was specifically looking for them would they notice. Plus being
in a group of girls will mask how out of the norm they were for a man.
As Lexie and Audrey sat at the dining table Lexie said, "It is amazing
how well James is getting into his Sarah Character. If he wanted to he
could be a great actor."
"Lexie dear, I do not think that is an act. I mean I know James could
so good because he loves to people watch and picks up on little
idiosyncrasy of people from that. But still it is too subtle and also
it switches off and on too quick."
"What do you think it is?"
Audrey did not want to reveal her thoughts on James being a
crossdresser. It was not her place to speculate on that. If James being
a crossdresser was true then it was his place to decide who knows and
who does not. Even if it was her place to say her inkling, her saying
it in the open would spread it around. There would be rumors and
murmurs about James and most of them would be not be good.
"Sorry I meant to say he is just too good at acting and I have no idea
why.It just has to be his empathy and he has an innate understanding of
people. You know James is highly emotionally intelligent "
"Oh yeah you are right Audrey. James is just amazing at understanding
people and putting himself in their shoes, so I should not had been so
shocked that he could do it with heels also."
***********
After the jog Cara then Sarah took a shower. When Sarah returned from
her shower ready to go shopping she walked by Lilith. Lilith noticed
Sarah's scent of mango with a slight hint of rose and vanilla. The
female who was a male, in Lilith's eyes, use of feminine fragrance to
try impersonated a woman put the feminist in a bad mood. How dare that
male mock her and her gender so openly. It made Lilith move up part of
her plan to irritate Sarah to now.
Lilith sniped at her so called friend, "Hey James, smelling like a
woman does not make you one."
Sarah took the higher ground, "Lilith I know, I left my shower supplies
at home and Lexie was nice enough to offer me the use of what was in
the bathroom."
Audrey, wanting to give her friend the benefit of the doubt, gently
told Lilith that James was going by Sarah right now. Sarah said it was
fine if Lilith did not want to help with the project.
Lilith was happy to hear what Audrey and James said. They walked into
another way that she was going to make James regret thinking that the
clothes make the person. "Sorry Audrey. And Olga I will help with the
project. I am doing so right now by naming you. You should not have
picked your name, none of us did. So if you are serious about
experiencing what is like to be a woman you will go with Olga instead
of Sarah."
Hearing Lilith deny Sarah her name brought out the warrioress in her.
When James came up with Sarah, little did he know it was not random. It
was his second choice for Sarah's subconscious guard came up with Jamie
Lee as a way to keep her locked away. When James turned it down, Sarah
saw a chance to escape and used it.
Sarah with some fire in her voice said, "Lilith, for this project my
name is Sarah. If I was born a girl my mom would had named me Sarah. So
I did not pick my name, I am experiencing what it is like to have
someone else name you.
Lilith got more pissed that Sarah foiled her getting some sweet revenge
on the gender which held her down. Her friends helping that man do so
added to her anger. For a second she was going to call Sarah out on it,
but thought better when she saw the room was against her. "I did not
know, you should have told me, Sarah."
Sarah wanted to engage Lilith more but thought better of it. Life was
too short to make a small issue any larger than it had to be. The lady
who wanted to move on said "Come on Lilith get your shoes on so we can
get going."
Lilith informed Sarah that she had better things to do than shop. The
four ladies left and Lilith did one of those better things. She sat at
home sulking in her angry chair. She did smile for at least her next
surprise, which she was going to unveil when the shoppers got back,
will not backfire on her.
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All the ladies had a blast shopping. It did p