Twenty One
By Jena Corso
Edited by Angela Meyers
Chapter 8
"So how's our prom queen feeling this morning, honey?" Tara asked,
looking down on Bobbi as he rolled over feeling for his lover waking up.
"Oh hi Tara," said Bob, not wanting to move.
"I guess you had some night?" said Tara, sitting on the edge of the bed.
"You could say that," said Bob, tossing his arms up over his head,
exhausted.
"Could I?" smiled Tara. "I mean I guess Miss Barbie did all right?"
"Well yeah.. she did," smiled Bob, pulling a pillow over his head. "The
bet's over. Done. Ok!"
"Yup, I know," said Tara, rubbing his arm. "My brother texted me early
this morning that you were amazing. I'm proud of you honey."
"He did? He said that?" said Bob, coming out from under the pillow,
sitting up. "Where is he?"
"Working out," said Tara. "He works out three or four hours a day, and I
just passed him in the hall on his way. At least you two had fun."
"You didn't with Justin?" asked Bob, surprised.
"Not exactly, but he's a sweet guy," replied Tara, swishing her cheeks.
"Just maybe I should have let you sink the three pointer, because
obviously you're better in bed than your thimble dick buddy."
"Yeah, well that might have been better for both of us then, but
obviously that ship has sailed," said Bob, sitting up and stretching.
"Damn I'm so sore."
"Would it have been better for you?" said Tara, giving him a look of
curiosity. "Even just waking up in last night's makeup, you're prettier
than half the school on their best day, and obviously from the looks of
things, you two had an amazing night together!"
Bob looked around, seeing empty bottles everywhere and half eaten trays
of berries and food. He could see his dress tossed across the floor, and
Rex's clothes everywhere as he smiled, reminded of the passionate night.
"Yeah, well," said Bob, shaking his head seeing wild curls all around
his face. "At this point I don't even know how to answer that! So what's
the plan? How am I getting all this off? The hair. The nails and some of
this won't even be easy to undo I realize."
"Well that you already knew, and we brought you clothes but not things
for a boy," said Tara. "I mean the bet is over, but just like you
said... undoing this is not something done in an instant, plus I thought
after what my brother said about last night, you wouldn't be that
anxious."
"You're saying he's staying the weekend too? With me? I mean us!" said
Bob, perking up. "We have these rooms one more night, right?"
"Yes, and I think he wasn't planning on it originally, but yeah... he's
hoping you want him to," said Tara.
"Wow that's nuts... but you're saying I don't have anything but..?"
asked Bob meekly. "You know girls stuff to wear right?"
"Yup. That's what we packed, figuring we'd have a nice brunch as
girlfriends once the guys head out, spend a little beach time together
chilling and winding down as three chicks. Then once you got home, we'd
start un-blonding your pretty ass," Giggled Tara. "Now how about I help
get you showered?"
"Now that sounds good," said Bob, as he hopped out of bed and she untied
his corset. "Damn, what a relief."
"I bet," said Tara, softly touching his skin and taking him by the hand.
"Come on, I'll help wash you and then later we'll clean off all this
makeup."
She walked him into the shower and switched on the water. She went
inside and opened his suitcase, returning with a few clips and a shower
cap. He stood stark naked with her as she reached up, endlessly pulling
pins from his hair and then snapped a big jaw clip, pinning the mounds
atop his head before sliding on the shower cap.
"So I'm just going to strip down to my bathing suit, which is under here
ok?" said Tara, dropping off her shorts and pulling off her tank top.
"Sure," Bob replied as they stepped into the shower together and she
began lathering him up.
From the neck down, she softly washed and sponged his body as her soft
hands made sure to cleanse every nook and every cranny.
When they got out, she handed him a towel and then went inside,
rummaging through his suit case.
"Would you turn around for a second for me, please," said Tara from
outside the door.
"Sure," said Bob, confused as she already saw everything. "Why?"
"Well I thought maybe I'd make it up just a little to you for all this
bet has put you through?" said Tara as she stepped in, pulling the
shower cap off and undoing the clip from behind. "You good with that?"
"Meaning what?" said Bob, as she was fluffing his curls from behind.
"Well meaning that I thought we'd have a little time to ourselves, and I
might offer up what we may have both wanted originally," said Tara,
sliding her nails across his bare ass. "You into that, because I am?"
"Are you kidding me?" Bob said as she slid her hand around his waist
from behind, softly touching his abs. "But..."
"Sssshhh..." whispered Tara, softly biting his ear lobe. "no buts. Don't
worry about anything. Not my brother. Not your gender. Not a damn
fucking thing, it's all good. All I want to know is do you still want me
or not?"
"Yea..yeaa.. Yes," shivered Bob.
"Good," said Tara, kissing his neck from behind as she reached around,
feeling him growing hard. " Because I bought you something in the hope
this moment would arise."
"Really?" gulped Bob, as she gave a firm squeeze to his member.
"Yes, and you know it appears it has arisen," said Tara, giving two
yanks as he put his hands up. "I'll leave it and then we'll both have
slipped into something more appropriate for our fun. How's that sound?"
"No problem! Please tell me I'm not dreaming," sighed Bob, before being
startled feeling a snap atop his head."Ouucchh. I guess not."
"Sorry and no, but since I've always dreamt about being the prom queen,
and never had the chance then I'm dying for the next best thing," said
Tara, as he felt another few snaps and a couple of pins slide in. "Now
I'll leave the rest for you to do yourself, and meet me inside in a two
minutes unless you want that crush of yours to remain just a dream."
She walked out now, closing the door as he had never been more excited
in his life. He could care less that she had wanted to enjoy him in his
prom queen tiara, as he looked down seeing the small white box with a
pink silk ribbon atop it. He could barely wait, pulling open the bow and
lifting off the top. He knew the logo right away as the Victoria Logo
script monogramed the tissue paper. As he broke the red lipped seal,
gently ripping the paper, he lifted the delicate blush pink bustier,
holding it in front of his naked reflection. There would be no
hesitation to step inside the stretchy lacey spandex and silk lingerie
as he pulled it up, shifting his arms inside the thin straps. After
straightening his boobs in the cups, he wasted no time ripping open the
package of blush thigh high stockings before stretching them up his
legs. It took a few times missing snaps at their lacey hems, until he
got all four garters fastened properly and then took out the matching
soft pink peep toed spikey sling backs from the box, placing them on his
feet. The last little box had only a silver tube of natural pink
glittered gloss and pink tear drop earrings, both of which he could
handle putting on.
He wasn't sure if he was supposed to do anything else, looking at
himself in sexy lingerie with his Barbie name plate centering his
breasts, a tiara and with his dick aroused, not even having any other
makeup or accessories anyway.
He practically flew from the bathroom the moment he was dressed, and
then stopped dead in his tracks the moment he saw her waiting for him
lying on the bed.
"Holy shit!" gulped Bob, staring up at her like she was a goddess.
"Yum, I've always enjoyed putting on things in that bubblelicious
color," said Tara, sliding her fingers across her vagina. "I heard you
like some chocolate strawberries but how about some really dark
chocolate now."
"Oh yes," Bob sighed as she curled her index finger, waving him over.
"Good girl, Barbie," said Tara, as he got close to her, putting her
hands up to stop.
She stood up now, standing right in his face looking him up and down as
he almost felt ready to explode just looking at her. She had gone from
his school girl crush to this outrageously erotic vamp like in a
magazine, as he could barely breathe just staring at her.
The former girl in the hoop uniform now donned jet black thigh high
vinyl spiked boots and a bright red lipstick. Atop it, the black vinyl
bustier was cup-less as her big boobs wiggled naked above the half round
underwire, and it ended at her rib cage, leaving it crotch-less. Her
ginger red hair swung slicked back in a high top pony, and the only
thing in her hand was thin black whip.
She circled him a few times, scratching his buttocks and privates with
her whip and then turned him around, facing away from the bed.
"So is my queen ready for a ravishing, or do I have to get tough with
her," said Tara, putting both her hands around his neck, looking into
his eyes.
"Ready." Bob was dying.
"And that's the best you got," said Tara, pushing both his shoulders
back, forcefully shoving him onto the bed.
"Whhheeew," sighed Bob as she pushed him up higher on his back with her
knee pushing into his balls.
"What was that, princess?" asked Tara, climbing on top of him.
"I meant...ready.. yes ready," said Bob, staring up at her as she
grabbed him hard by the member, nastily twisting. "I meant your Barbie's
been ready since the first day I saw you."
"Now that's more like it," said Tara, leaning down and sticking her
tongue in his mouth and then wiggling herself into position.
A few adjustments of her pelvis and then she parted her legs, taking
control as he was suddenly having sex with his crush. It was like he had
died and gone to heaven once he felt himself inside her, without a care
in the world as he thrust up and down atop her. She was rough and yet
passionate at the same time as they kissed deeply throughout, starting
and stopping as Tara governed the pace. Even with the girl of his
dreams, she made him feel more like the woman as she held him pinned and
confined, having her way with him. She was like nothing he imagined her
to be, yet turned out to be so much more as they made love for two hours
until finally her body gave out.
A thirty minute cat nap beside each other certainly wasn't nearly
enough, and then she awoke him so they could shower. Again she washed
and scrubbed his body this time after unclipping his extensions and
taking some wipes to his face. It felt incredible to lather her as well
as they kissed passionately while they cleaned each other's skin. Just
her nails washing his hair or her sponging his stomach were sensations
he never wanted to end until finally she rinsed all the body wash and
conditioner from his body.
"Ok, we better get moving," said Tara, pecking one last kiss before
switching off the water. "Thanks for that. That was fun."
It was just as weird toweling off each other and stepping into bikini's
beside each other, as she took his from his suit case. A canary yellow
sun dress was then dropped over the top of his full cut hot pink
swimsuit after she tucked him away. She then wiggled her naked body back
into her bright orange string bikini and then pulled a lime green
sundress atop it.
Not a single complaint left his lips as she took about fifteen minutes
to makeup his face in thick lashes and soft pinks before braiding his
wet hair. He stared amazed at her beauty as she fixed her own face,
endlessly infatuated as she then just added little gold hoops to his
ears. They both stepped into cute backless flat sandals after she
spritzed on perfume, and then he followed her back to the living room
area of the suite.
"Ok shall we," said Tara, handing him a big purse and beach bag before
texting. "I'm starving and Vanessa's already got our table."
"Sure. But..." said Bob, touching her hand and looking up, ready to kiss
her as the door flew open.
"Oh hey babe," said a sweaty Rex, opening the door and then leaning
down, stealing the kiss Bob had meant for Tara.
"Oh hi," replied Bob, a bit surprised. "I guess you're done with your
workout."
"Yeah. Great workout. What are you girls up to?" Rex asked, softly
touching Bob's French braid before playfully spinning it and then
sliding his fingers down gently on Bob's neck.
"Well, we just finished a nice long work out too, brother." Tara
squeezed her brother's hand as she winked at Bob. "So we're about to
have a nice girlfriend lunch and then catch a few rays. Maybe we'll see
you tonight if you plan on staying?"
"Well after last night," said Rex, leaning down and kissing Bob once
again more deeply now. "How could I leave?"
"I figured as much, Romeo," teased Tara, patting her brother's arm. "Now
go shower. You smell and we're off to catch up with Vanessa."
It was like nothing bothered him now as he walked with Tara to have
brunch with his sister. After an incredibly long week and then a
seemingly endless night, he finally felt relaxed, casually walking to
meet up with his sister. It was such a relaxing setting, feeling the
ocean breeze as they strolled toward the table of the outdoor
restaurant, seeing Vanessa sipping a fruity drink, waiting for them.
While they sparred verbally all the time, his sister knew all he must
have been through, hugging him tightly the second she saw him before
they sat down for lunch.
"Wow, you both look so cute this morning!" said Vanessa as they all sat
down.
"Is it actually still morning?" grinned Tara, flipping her wrist.
"Not really, but I guess I've been waiting all morning?" Vanessa smiled,
as she looked at both of them, dying to know. "So is it over?"
"Yes, the bet's over," said Tara, sipping a mimosa.
"Really?" Vanessa leaned forward. "All of it?"
"Yes, your sister is ultimately a man of her word," Joked Tara, taking
her glass. "Cheers ladies."
They each lifted their fruity orange drinks and clanged glasses before
sipping and sitting back.
"And you're ok, Bobbi? I mean honestly this will sound weird, but you're
kind of glowing this morning!" said Vanessa, setting down her glass.
"I'm fine," nodded Bob. "What else could I be?"
"Well, I was worried but I know her brother well too," said Vanessa,
smiling softly. "He's a doll. I love him so for whatever its worth, and
as difficult as I'm sure it was, that I'm sure he made it special,
right?"
"Well, I'm still in a dress, right?" joked Bob, as they all shared a
laugh.
"And Rex is staying another night?" Tara grinned.
"Oh I need some detail now!" said Vanessa. with a huge grin. "Do not
hold back on me sister! He's so hot! You're planning on staying as his
girlfriend? Is this permanent? Tell me everything?"
"Well no," replied Bob, shaking head. "But it's just... well all you
brought me is girl's clothes and obviously you two planned that. I mean
I'm kind of stuck right now for today."
"Stuck with a smoking hot boyfriend who must have been unbelievable in
bed?" said Vanessa, biting her lip.
"Please Vanessa," said Bob, not wanting to talk about it.
"Oh come on! Give me something, sis," said Vanessa, squeezing her
cheeks. "Please! While you had the prom every girl wishes for, we got
all dressed up for your idiot buddies, the one minute wonders."
"Sppiiittt," laughed Bob, almost choking on his drink as he spit it out,
unable to wipe the smile from his face before looking over at Tara.
"Seriously... no wonder."
"No wonder we sent the losers home.. yes," said Tara, kicking him under
the table. "Trust me, they thought they were hot shit and amazing in bed
before last night, but now they know better after we dumped both of
their asses."
"Good, they're assholes anyway, and that's not what I meant by stuck,
Vanessa!" said Bob, fumbling his words. "I meant like... I guess....
well just stuck until we get home, and until I get out of all this."
"Don't be embarrassed. I saw the way you two kissed, and I think it's
really sweet," said Tara, reaching over grabbing his hand and rubbing
his finger. "You two are adorable together, and all Vanessa and I want
is for both of you to be happy... thing is, there's a few things you do
need to understand and deal with now."
"So that's why we thought we better not let you just hang out in bed all
day sis, and let's get to it," said Vanessa, grabbing his other hand.
"Not that I'd want to deny you time with that gorgeous boyfriend of
yours, but we need to get into some details with you, because I'm not
sure you understand the bed you made for yourself and now you have to
lay in it."
"Are those details really things girls tell each other! Is nothing
sacred with you?" said Bob, getting annoyed and loud. "Yes, we had sex
all night and you already know it was all because of Tara at first. But
yes...yes.... it was better than I could have ever imagined. There!!!..
You happy now, Vanessa. My ass is fucking killing me, he romanced the
shit out of me, and he wants me again tonight ...probably all night."
"Maybe settle down. We're in a public restaurant, and I think you missed
the point, honey," said Tara, pushing him back in his chair, looking
around at all the heads that turned. "I think she's talking about
everything it took for a girl to go to prom, and then the aftermath of
your election, Bobbi."
"Ooohhh," whispered Bob, slumping in his chair, seeing some people give
him a few dirty looks by near by tables.
"Here, mom sent me with this, so you could see it," said Vanessa,
opening her pocketbook and unfolding a credit card statement. "It's the
bill you racked up."
"$224 Sephora, $325 whitening, $125 The TanningLoft, $245 Tresseme
Salon," read Bob stunned. "Is that my dress $795, and $350 in hair
extensions! Holy shit!"
"Plus Victoria Secret twice, Forever 21, Claires, the nail salon a few
times, shoes, and so many little things on here," read Vanessa, pointing
out all the items. "You spent well over three grand, Miss Bobbi and
that's without the money mom put in you don't have to worry about. She
used her gift cards that she had, treated us with the room, your share
of the limo, flowers, and all the tips she laid out cash."
"Being a girl is expensive, Bobbi, and being a girl as someone's prom
date as you can see is super pricey," said Tara. "I did try to warn you
on that."
"I never thought about it like that," said Bob, dumfounded.
"Well of course you cost a few bucks extra to get started, but most of
it would be necessary, as every girl still needs an elaborate dress,
shoes, some special priming and all the glitzy prom hair, makeup and
accessories," said Tara. "You needed maybe five hundred or a grand for
starters, but the rest is normal."
"What she means is that hopefully it's a lesson learned for you sis, and
moving forward you'll need to be careful when you drop shit like this on
people," said Vanessa, folding the credit card bill back up.
"Damn, will I ever," said Bob.
"Yeah, I'd say you will," said Vanessa, handing it to him. "Because mom
says you'll be working this summer to pay it off, and then if necessary
part time once school starts until you pay it off."
"Crap," whined Bob, floored. "How am I going to make that much in the
summer? I already got fired from McDonalds last month, and that was only
minimum wage. Plus, how much could I work once college starts. Dad says
if I don't study and party too much, he's tossing my ass out. I barely
passed in high school?"
"You're going to community college. It won't be that hard," said his
sister, rolling her eyes. "Plus, there's one more thing you need to
know, and this you did all on your own."
"Now what?" asked Bob wanting to scream.
"Well there's good news and bad news, but really it all depends how you
look at it?" said Vanessa. "Which do you want first?"
"How much worse could it get?" said Bob, rolling his eyes, frustrated.
"And what's the difference at this point! Give me the good news."
"Well, you're going to be popular! Really I guess you kind of are
popular already, and if you looked into that gift bag you got for being
elected prom queen, then you would have seen some of the really good
things you got for it," said Vanessa.
"Things I care about?" asked Bob, confused. "I figured it was like girl
stuff you guys could have."
"Ah yeah some of it, but maybe you should keep looking?" said Tara,
smacking her forehead and then interrupting Vanessa. "I'll get it
sweetie. The good news is you actually got a couple of small college
scholarships for like five hundred, and I saw another for seven fifty."
"Scholarships?" said Bob, perking up. "Me? Wow, who would have figured?"
"It's a start, and your father will be happy about that," said Tara.
"Plus, of course there are all types of little gifts and perks that of
course are geared towards a budding young woman. The bad news is that
you do realize you're now obligated to represent our school and town as
the prom queen until you give the crown away at next year's prom?"
"You can't be serious," Bob choked, covering his mouth.
"Dead serious, and you signed the waiver for that yourself like we all
did when we checked into the prom and then swore on stage in the
ceremony to uphold the duties," replied Tara, giving him a look. "You
remember that, right?"
"Kind of?" whispered Bob, swallowing hard and feeling teary eyed before
sighing softly. "Shhhhit... what does that really mean?"
"Well, the preliminary agenda was in the bag," said Vanessa, handing him
a little flyer. "And guess what... You'll be wearing that tiara and sash
at graduation next week. In fact, you and Rex will have to memorize a
little speech you get to give together."
"Mom and dad are going to freak the fuck out!" Bob stated, looking down
at the flyer.
"No, she knows and she was actually really proud. She's already out
shopping today for a dress for graduation to wear under your gown for
you," said Vanessa. "I couldn't not tell her you won prom queen last
night. If I didn't, then she would have killed me, and dad is just
amazed they're letting you speak. He said sarcastically to tell you just
not to fuck up the three sentences you'll be reading off cue cards."
"When does this end?" Bob was getting frustrated.
"Look at this list, Bobbi!" said his sister, pointing to the flyer. "The
answer like it or not, is not any time soon."
"There are big events after graduation!" Bob read the obligations. "I'm
on a float for fourth of July, and then another labor day! On
thanksgiving I'm on a big turkey! I never thought I'd be in that prom
dress again, and now I'll be dressed up as a girl like every other
month?"
"Well I'm sure they'll provide spangly red, white and blue dresses for
the summer parades, and you'll be in something warmer for the fall,"
said Vanessa, flipping over the flyer. "Thing is, you're going to need a
few more gowns than that prom dress, and it's a lot more than 3
parades."
"Wow, you'll be in a calendar and on a billboard with my brother," said
Tara, reading another flyer. "Plus, you won 3 free gowns from a store at
the mall where we got your dress, and you'll modeling them in posters in
their window for next year's prom dress line. How cool is that?"
"Holy crap!" replied Bob as his eyes bugged, grabbing the list from
Vanessa. "Charity appearances...hospital visits...reading to
children...queen of the state fair ...ribbon cutting with the
mayor....and look at all these Christmas events. Then next year I'm the
host of the Valentine's dance... host of the Easter egg hunt......
hosting three local fashion shows and... no way... that can't be right..
automatically entered as a contestant in the state's Miss Teen pageant,
right before I hand off the crown at next year's prom!"
"That is a lot of gowns, and at least you'll get some of them free,"
said Tara, taking the list from him and looking at it. "And I doubt you
can wear them twice? Could he?"
"And dresses and suits and shoes and... even if you could wear each more
than once, we could do a lot of different things with your hair so it
would look......and wow.. wait a second," said Vanessa, thinking about
it. "Not much down time."
"Or boy time," said Bob, as a tear dripped down each cheek. "This
looks..."
"Looks like I got you a job to help pay for all this," said Tara,
scrolling through her phone. "I mean obviously you'll need to make a
further investment for your duties, but my brother just came through for
you."
"What investment? What job?" Bob was already dizzy with all he had
gotten himself into.
"At the law firm my uncle owns," said Tara, reading and then texting.
"They need a new secretary, and the pay is decent. Since school's over
except for graduation, he said you can start Monday and leave early on
Friday when you graduate. I'm texting your mom now so she can pick up a
few suits and blouses for you, and then you can shop for the rest
yourself one night after work. Figure you should be able to pay off your
original debt this summer, and then working part time once college
starts you should be able to eventually pay off your work clothes, and
all the new prom queen appearance outfits you'll need."
"Me a secretary?" Bob took her phone, almost not believing it. "Are you
insane?"
"Why not?" said Vanessa, texting away now as well. "Better than flipping
burgers, and at least you'll be in an office learning something."
"Well, there's also another fringe benefit," smiled Tara. "My brother
works there part time in summer, so you two love birds might pass in the
hall once and awhile."
"But maybe avoid the janitor's closet together," joked Vanessa.
He had no clue what to say as the solution did have merit to help
alleviate his debt, yet scared him shitless that he'd be committed to
working as a girl. How hard could it be to work in an office as a
secretary he thought as he was much more scared of where his mind would
wander seeing Rex constantly? His head was already spinning that they'd
be together again later that night, especially after incredible sex with
his sister. The next thing he knew, the conversation turned towards away
from his issues as their lunches arrived and at least his mind got a
temporary break from the madness, as he was starving.
He couldn't stop thinking about all of this as they lay sunning
themselves in their bikinis. He already had some tan lines from the week
in tanning beds, getting prom ready, so getting a darker tan didn't
bother him at all as tried just easing his mind. It was impossible
though hearing his sister chat with their mother on the phone and then
she was lecturing him a mile a minute once Vanessa put him on the phone
with her.
It was suddenly much easier to think about sex with a boy rather than
listen to his mother asking him questions about blouses and shoes. Just
knowing how she was, he knew she really was telling not asking anyway,
as he got a headache about how girls should act and dress in an office
before he ever set foot there. Before she even hung up the phone, his
debt had grown another thousand or more, as she built his new wardrobe
and raved about his designer graduation dress she got a great deal on.
The easiest part of his day was going back to the room and slipping
himself into the red lingerie he found packed in his suitcase. When he
read the sweet, unexpected note from Tara tucked inside it, it choked
him up a bit before pulling on the short scarlet red skater dress like
she instructed. He needed little instruction stepping into the red
leather pumps, and even less finding the matching lipstick inside his
makeup case. When he took down his braid, he flipped his hair back and
forth trying to figure out what he should do with the messy tresses,
realizing it was his first time alone getting himself ready for his man.
It was easy though, as the crinkly waves were already created by his wet
locks being dried in the sun in a French braid, now looking quite
perfect as all he did was dig his nail down the middle, creating a
middle part.
When the sultry blonde in the red dress exited the bathroom, all Bob
could do was smile, realizing room service had already arrived. Instead
of the dinner in the restaurant he expected, he'd be having a romantic
candle lit dinner in their suite, as he looked over, seeing Rex smiling
towards him.
"Wooww... You look amazing, babe. I didn't know you were getting so
dressed up," said Rex, awaiting Bob as he stood gazing at the entire set
up. "I was hoping you wouldn't mind staying in, but you look so
incredible I guess we can just forget I ordered this."
"Who said anything about getting dressed to go out?" smiled Bob,
twisting his Barbie nameplate playfully as he stepped ever so slowly and
sexily for him. "It seems everything has turned out just perfect for
this prom queen, and she dressed for the date not the place."
For the first time with no bet or any prodding, he had made himself into
the woman he soon would spend all his time as. Their night of sex was
even better than the day before as Bob was no more, replaced by Rex's
Barbie and Barbie enjoyed every inch of her boyfriend.
When he got home that next day he was a girl, a sister and a daughter.
He had such long talks with his mother and sister, trying to learn all
he could and he was even more lucky that they were so supportive. He
dressed that next Monday morning in a grey suit, skirt and pumps, with
an ivory silk blouse without issue, ready for work. With the help of his
sister, he began his training for daytime office makeup and professional
hair as he headed off to the Tomlinson, Adler & Clancy Law firm as the
new office admin and new girl in training.
From that point forward, and for the entire summer, he worked as a
secretary and handled his duties as prom queen. He would type and handle
coffee runs, getting used to the office hustle and bustle, doing all
that the partner's asked of him. Blonde jokes kept his days filled with
humor, as he learned quickly not to take himself too seriously. He
actually quickly grew to like life in an office, a setting that he'd
never before known and then by the third day, needed to change gears
after work, switching back to a gown.
His first time making an appearance as prom queen was quite stressful,
as his mother helped get him ready after work, pumping up his makeup and
snapping in curls. Just leaving the house in a new gown and tiara
already seemed like it was so long ago as he arrived at an appearance to
meet underprivileged children, as immediately just helping them warmed
his heart. He connected with so many people and was hooked in no time,
relishing the role. He never realized how much he loved children, and
couldn't believe how they looked up to him.
Speaking at graduation now was easy, and he soon got up each day with a
spring in his step. He quickly found himself expanding the role to
assist more and more charities without an ounce of urging, as he added
more to his calendar, making countless appearances and even widened his
debt, leasing a car so he could more easily get around. Clipping on
curls and his tiara after work in the law firm ladies room would soon
need to become second nature once he finished his work day, as he was on
the go now with limited help.
He dated Rex a few days a week, and every weekend they'd make
appearances together before enjoying each other well into the night.
Even with their busy schedules not always easily coordinated, their
romance only seemed to expand. As the summer grew, so did their love for
each other, but then came a strange September moment, as college was
about to begin.
"So I can't make this a long dinner, honey," said Bob, kissing Rex as he
hurried into the restaurant for their date night dinner. "I promised to
stop by the hospital later."
"It won't be, but I need Barbie to park the tiara for a second, ok,"
said Rex, putting up the stop sign with his hand.
"Oh sorry," said Bob, taking the crown from his head, smiling. "I guess
I'm a little over dressed for dinner."
"Yup, not many evening gowns in here on a Tuesday night, but that's not
really what I meant," said Rex, taking his hand and closing his eyes,
looking nervous.
"What is it?" asked Bob, sensing something was off, getting nervous.
"You can tell me?"
"Well I've been trying for few days, but you've been too busy," said
rex, squeezing Bob's hand and swallowing hard. "Honey, I just got a spur
of the moment offer to go to Harvard Law."
"Harvard law!" said Bob, stunned. "I took a call from a professor there
last week for your uncle."
Yes, its an offer that I can't pass up," said Rex as his hand grew
sweaty. "They had someone drop out, and my uncle got me in."
"Oh.... Wow," said Bob, putting on his best fake smile. "That's
wonderful. I'm so proud and happy for you."
"I know you are, but I also know you better than that," said Rex, unable
to look at him. "We both know that means I'll be on the other side of
the country for at least the next four years, ninety percent of the time
and well we..."
"It's ok... you don't have to say any of that," said Bob, standing up
and leaning in, hugging him. "We both know what that means, and we're
young. I'm not even eighteen yet, and I really am proud of you Rex."
"I'm sorry.. I..." started Rex. "I know how much you've been through,
and really no one asks for the prom king but they need you... and well
you're the damn best prom queen any town's ever had."
"Goodbye Rex," said Bob, getting up and kissing his cheek, trying to
stay tough.
"Wait.. Bobbi..please," said Rex, not letting go of his hand.
"Please, Rex," said Bob, wiggling away his fingers. "Please don't make
this harder than it needs to be."
As he ran outside, he held back his tears until he was alone, and then
the waterworks were impossible to contain. He was suddenly single after
being dumped by his boyfriend for an amazing education. Most of him
fully understood the opportunity of a lifetime, but part of him still
couldn't get over the hurt.
He was sick to his stomach, unable to have dinner now anyway, but made
sure to pull himself together and visit the hospital as planned that
evening. He went right back to work though as a secretary, soon
balancing community college part time after work, more dedicated than
ever as the perfect prom queen. Helping others turned out to be the best
healing agent he would find, as he couldn't bring himself to date again
anyway, no matter how many guys asked him out.
Almost six months now had passed since that early June prom and he had
just stepped off the fabulous thanksgiving float. He was dressed
gloriously in a festive fall pumpkin colored gown with his hair done
gloriously in a side sweep, as his left shoulder was covered in long
curls. It was a long morning of serving and giving thanks before getting
done up for the parade, so he was exhausted when finally he got home for
their thanksgiving family dinner.
When he walked in, he expected everyone to be there watching football,
except instead it was only Tara sitting alone with her coat on.
"Hey Tara," said Bobby, hugging her. "Where is everyone?"
"Well, they're at my house," said Tara, looking at him and then away.
"You look really beautiful in that dress, Bobbi."
"Thanks," replied Bob, confused, taking off his pumps. "And you always
look great, but what's going on Tara?"
"Well, I thought it would be best if just you and I talk," said Tara,
looking worried.
"Sure? Everything ok?" asked Bob.
"I guess it depends on your perspective, but I've been wanting to tell
you and I just couldn't," said Tara, beginning to cry. "You've been
doing such great things representing us, and I didn't want to burden you
but I couldn't wait any longer. I won't be able to hide it much longer."
"Hide what?" said Bob, taking her hand as he sat next to her on the
couch. "You can tell me anything?"
"Ok, well of course you'll never forget prom night, but have you ever
again thought about that morning," said Tara, wiping her eyes and
looking into his.
"Oh... about that," smirked Bob uncomfortably. "You mean about us?"
"Yes," said Tara, sucking in trying to compose herself.
"Well ... yeah for quite a while and a lot... but then.... we both moved
on," said Bob, rubbing her back. "In fact you pushed me to move on,
didn't you?... Kinda pushed me to be... well you know... a secretary...
a student... a community ambassador.... well really who I am ...a girl."
"Maybe, but that's not what I'm talking about," said Tara. "I meant
about what we did?"
"What are you saying here?" asked Bob surprised. "You did say you were
bi! You're saying we should be lesbians together?"
"You're beautiful, Miss Taylor but no," said Tara, softly touching his
face. "I love you, but not like that. Honestly, you're not my type."
"Oh," said Bob. "Then try me again here? I am blonde these days."
"I know, but this you'll understand then, blondie," said Tara, hugging
him for a moment. "That morning lust was about six months ago, and well
you may be as pretty as any real girl plus have all the same worries
these days ...... but there's one thing you don't need to worry about
that I do."
Tara now stood up, unbuttoning her coat and then took his manicured
hand, placing his palm on her slightly round belly.
"Please don't fuck with me like this," yelled Bob, pulling back his
hand. "This can't be? How could you know? How many guys have you been
with?"
"You were the last, and I scheduled a test, a paternity test for you to
take tomorrow, so we can both be 100 percent certain," said Tara,
handing him the forms. "But I already know."
"What about Justin?" said Bob, freaking out inside. "You said you
screwed him the night before."
"He had a condom on, and could barely penetrate anyone with that thimble
dick," said Tara. "You on the other hand ... well let's just say I
wouldn't be shocked if there were any other little future prom queens
running around."
"I don't know what to say?" replied Bob, distraught. "What are you
asking me to do now?"
"Nothing I guess. It's my responsibility, and we both know I was the one
that initiated everything that morning," said Tara. "I just wanted you
to know, and sure I thought about doing other things but I just couldn't
bring myself to do it. Really, I just thought you had the right to know,
and I'd like you to take the test so we both really do know. I won't be
able to hide this much longer from my parents, so all I was hoping for
was support until I guess the baby's born and it gets adopted."
"You plan on giving it away?" Bob asked.
"I'm 17 and mostly a lesbian," said Tara with a gasp. "I never wanted
kids, and the kid's father is girl now. Does that sound like a good
upbringing?"
"Not really?" replied Bob, putting his head down.
"Of course it doesn't. I'll be at the testing center at nine am
tomorrow," said Tara, standing up and putting her coat back on.
"Hopefully you'll meet me there and at least we'll both know. If not,
I'll understand but either way I'll be telling my family tomorrow night.
See you Bobbi."
Bob couldn't bring himself to do anything but run up to his room and lie
back in his bed, an emotional wreck. He texted his family that he was
doing some other charitable work and wouldn't be joining them at the
Tomlinson house, as he eventually cried himself to sleep, in no frame of
mind to celebrate thanksgiving.
In the morning, he was up early dressing in his most drab neutral
clothing he owned as he went out before everyone else would even be
awake, and waited 2 hours in his car until the testing center opened and
Tara arrived. The test would be positive just like she said, but she
already knew the result before the hours it took to confirm.
When it ended, they drove together to tell their parents and they both
shook with fear the entire way. As they arrived at the Taylor residence,
the Tomlinson's were already there, yet expecting something really
different than the news which was forthcoming.
Tara had always been more mature than her age as she informed their
parents of their unexpected situation, taking full responsibility for
her actions. With the tears and screaming blaring from both sides, there
were so many questions about how this was all possible, given both of
their circumstances with other date partners that weekend.
The more she tried to explain and take blame, the worse it looked for
Bob, as it seemed like all he had wanted to do was be in bed with a
Tomlinson that weekend. The messy situation painted him like he was some
open legged whore with little regard for much except sexual gratitude.
In a way it was true, as he had meant no harm to anyone, instead thrust
into things he could have never imagined nor could he resist.
With all the good he had done since to help others, he could barely
believe so much bad could come his way now as his lust was biting him in
the ass. As Tara explained her plan for the future, not a dry eye could
be found among the group.
"Is this what I raised?" yelled Bob's father, Anthony. "I've sat back
and allowed you to express yourself and to live out this craziness,
thinking maybe it was a phase. Your mother lectured me that I need to
shut up and let this play out, supporting you as my daughter, which I
have, but now look where this got us.. SON!"
"But dad," started Bob. "You know none of this was planned. We just went
through that and...."
"And what!" said his father, interrupting. "And nothing. A bad bet?
Maybe? A teenager experimenting with sexuality... I'll even give you
that? But my son or daughter or whatever the fuck you are just screwing
their entire family and just running away... That I can't accept, and I
won't accept and frankly... won't allow!"
"What are you saying, Anthony?" screamed his mother.
"The same thing you were when you made sure the idiot honored his bet...
his commitment," said Anthony, looking Bob right in the eye. "You were
raised to honor your commitments, Bobby and now you'll be honoring the
biggest one of your life. A child needs his parents, and I'm sorry, I'll
be damned if any grandchild of mine will be tossed to the curb, or even
worse into some foster home or adopted by people that may not love it
the way it should be loved. You step up Bobby Taylor, and do the right
thing, just like you have as prom queen, because regardless if you're in
a dress or pants, that's how we raised you, son!"
"You're right, dad," said Bob, nodding and shaking as he stood up,
taking Tara's hand.
"Bobbi, what are you doing here?" said Tara, as her eyes grew wide.
"The right thing," said Bob, getting down on one knee. "Tara, I'm going
to change for you and our baby. I promise I'll do everything you need me
too, and take care of you. Tara, will you...?"
"I cannot deal with this right now!" yelled Tara, standing up, getting
teary eyed and interrupting. "I'm seventeen and pregnant and my fucking
hormones are raging. Look at you! You want to raise a baby with me? How?
Married to me as lesbians? I respect you father very much, but you don't
even know what you are saying!"
"No I'll change for you," said Bob, beginning to sob. "For us and for
our family. We've grown so close these last few months, and now we'll
grow even closer. I'll figure out how to step down from my obligations
and... ."
"Please shut the fuck up! Everyone! I feel like the walls are closing in
on me," cried Tara, cutting him off before wiping a tear and grabbing
her coat. "This is too much for me to handle right now. I'm sorry
everyone, but I need some air to think about this. Don't be mad at me
Bobbi, and in a way I really do love you... all of you... but I need to
sleep on this... I just can't say yes like this is a layup."
With that Tara hurried out the door, leaving both families to comfort
each other. For the first time in a long time, Bob had a more heart to
heart conversation with his father, who mostly had taken a back seat
watching his son's life play out as a daughter for a good six months.
He could barely sleep a wink that night, thinking about Tara and their
potential future. Finally he passed out from mental anguish deep into
the night and then got up the next morning with a fresh mindset. He made
phone call after phone call, apologizing for canceling his prom queen
commitments that day and then went down to the kitchen, seeing his
mother having coffee alone.
"Morning honey," said his mother, sipping her coffee. "How did you
sleep?"
"Mom, you already know the answer to that, don't you?" said Bob,
grabbing his pocketbook from the counter.
"I guess so," said his mother. "You leaving already?"
"I have a lot to do, and I'll be back later," said Bob. "So where are
all my boy clothes?"
"What's left is in the garage way up on the top shelf," said his mother,
giving him a look. "You'll need the big ladder, and have to move some
heavy stuff out of the way. So should I be asking your father to take
them down?"
"No, I can do everything myself," said Bob, tossing the strap of his
pocketbook over his shoulder and looking down at his long nails. "It'll
just have to wait though, until I get back later."
"You sure about this, Bobby," said his mother, standing up, softly
grasping his and arm preventing him to leave for a second. "Where are
you going?"
"I texted Beverly, whose coming in early for me and then I'll need to
get these nails off," said Bob, extending his long nails, staring at the
glimmer and then stroking them through his long hair. "I really didn't
tell her much, except I needed a haircut."
"Oh Bobby," said his mother, getting emotional, hugging him and touching
his hair. "You really have matured and I'm so proud of you."
"Ok grandma." Bob ended the hug and took his car keys, going outside.
He dove to the salon and then went inside, dreading the visit he'd grown
to enjoy. His hairdresser Beverly was now like an aunt to him as they
spent so much time together, as she helped with special hairdos for
special prom queen experiences.
"Good morning Miss Bobbi," said Beverly, hugging him and leading him to
the back. "I thought you had nothing special this weekend after the
parade, but since you're here so early, we can get creative if you want.
I've been thinking about a few new cute ideas for you, and how did your
curls hold up in the wind on the float?"
"The wind wasn't that bad, and as much as I'd love to try your ideas
Beverly, that's not exactly why I'm here?" said Bob as she wrapped her
cape around his back and lowered his chair back into the sink. "I need
you to dye my hair please."
"Honey, you've got a few weeks until you really need your roots done
again," said Beverly, switching on the water. "Why don't we wait on that
and I'll do something really cute for today. You didn't forget your
extensions did you?"
"Beverly, it's over for me," replied Bob, as she began shampooing his
hair. "I need you to dye my hair back and give me a good haircut. A
short haircut."
"You want to go short?" said Beverly, surprised.
"Well really a boy's cut. Whatever you think?" said Bob, tearing up. "I
don't really have much of a preference right now?"
"Ohhh? Really?" said Beverly, rinsing his head and switching off the
water. "I'm so sorry to hear that, but let's get you to my chair and
talk about this haircut. I'll do anything you want of course and tell
you what I think your best options are. You know you can tell me
anything, right?"
"Thanks," said Bob as he sat in her chair, trying to keep his composure.
"Please just do it and then get rid of the blonde too please."
"Honey, cut first and color later," said Beverly, cranking his chair a
bit higher and finger brushing his hair out of his eyes. "Now relax, I'm
your hairdresser and in our industry we're also known as our clients
unofficial shrinks. Not that you won't look really cute with a cute
short cut, but what's happening to my gorgeous Bobbi. You can tell me
anything honey, and let's get on the same page because as of two days
ago you were in love with getting big long curls."
As Bob started spilling his guts to Beverly, he broke down, barely
making sense as she tried keeping him calm to not cause any scene as
morning salon clientele began arriving for their appointments. They
talked and she mostly listened, giving advice here and there, really
acting more as a sounding board for understanding his incredible
predicament. It was a good fifteen minutes of her brushing his hair back
and forth without trimming a strand and then she gave him a minute to
make sure he did not have cold feet.
He stared at his own reflection, trying to be brave as she walked away
for about five minutes and then when she returned, he took a deep breath
as she stood behind his shoulders with her shears.
"So we still going forward with this?" asked Beverly, playing with his
hair as they both looked at his reflection.
"Yes," said Bob, softly nodding, looking down. "It's the right thing,
but as much I love to see your work...I just can't watch."
"Ok honey. That's probably best," said Beverly, unlocking his chair and
spinning it away from the mirror.
He sat with some pride in his chest that he was doing what was right,
yet of course felt distraught that his days as the prom queen were over.
As she brushed most of his long hair away from his face and clip after
clip snapped up atop his head, all he could think about were the fond
memories of helping others, which now would have to be put on hold. He
tried to focus on what good had come from this extremely rewarding yet
now bizarre time of his life, but the constant sounds of her scissors
felt like knifes.
As she combed a thick section right in front of his face, he felt her
sheers being positioned at brow level, causing him to peek open his eyes
before wishing he hadn't looked, seeing the long blonde section slither
down past his face. It was like he was watching his own hopes and dreams
hit rock bottom as he saw his hair slide down his cape with his vision
unimpaired now before resting dead on the floor.
Just six months earlier he had such opposite feelings, each day fearful
as he took step after step to towards becoming the prom date and girl he
never wanted to be. Instead now as she let down each section, trimming
endlessly behind his head and ears, it was like each precious moment he
had unexpectedly grown to adore was being snipped away one strand at a
time. It had really been years since he had a great haircut, wearing his
hair moppy long as one of the rebel kids, yet now he had chosen to be a
responsible parent.
It was a bit overwhelming, just seeing the wisps and locks beginning to
build beyond his feet on the floor and then he felt weak in the knees as
he looked over, seeing her plug in an electric trimmer. When she clipped
a plastic attachment to the end and switched it on, he closed his eyes,
again unable to even peek as the buzzing sound came on.
"Easy sweetie. You'll be fine," said Beverly as she straightened his
shoulders as he lunged forward, slightly feeling like he wanted to puke
the moment he felt the electric blades buzz at his neck.
She now took her left hand, placing it under his chin, holding his head
steady as he just sat there like a dog being sheared. What must have
been two minutes of buzzing felt like the final straw to take away six
months of his hard felt work, knowing a buzzed head now belonged to the
boy he'd become again and would no longer be donning the tiara of the
once worthy prom queen.
"You ok?" said Beverly, pushing back his face. "Just a little clean up,
ok?"
"Yes," replied Bob as she was trimming on the sides and then came around
in front. "I have to be."
"You're stronger than most, honey," said Beverly. "Eyes closed for a sec
until I tell you, ok? So what's next?"
"Sure," said Bob, closing his eyes as she was brushing at his forehead
and trimming. "Well next, I going to get my nails soaked off, and then
I've got to find some of my old clothes way up in the garage once I can
climb up there without breaking a nail."
"You sure about that?" said Beverly, taking his hand from under his cape
and guiding it behind his head, having him touch the short buzzed edges
of his hair. "Try to relax. It's only a haircut."
"Oh sorry, dyed what's left of my hair first then, right?" said Bob,
wanting to scream not knowing that feeling since he was a little boy,
when his father took him for crew cuts.
"That's not what I meant?" said Beverly, pulling away his hand and
taking it as he got up from her chair. "But come, follow me to the
back."
He followed her now into the back room through the curtain and stopped
seeing a longer than expected blonde section out of the corner of his
eye against his cheek.
"Beverly, maybe you didn't fully understand me," said Bob, reaching up
grabbing the long ends of his hair and then hurrying towards the mirror
across the room.
"No, I did," said Beverly smiling. "But how's that for shorter on you?
It's a gorgeous cut for a girl your age?"
Bob actually had to agree that his new haircut looked sexy, even if it
was not what he asked for. It was crazy to see his face now in thick
fluffy bangs fronting a middle part, realizing the rest of his hair no
longer reached his shoulders as he was sporting a chic bob. Just a twist
of his neck to see the sides and he instantly realized why he had the
perception of all his hair being sheared or buzzed away. He knew he had
witnessed a salon worker sweeping a sizable pile of blonde shearings
from under his chair, and of course even felt the buzzed section with
his own fingers.
From the vanity, he grabbed a hand held mirror, holding it up and seeing
the back and it took a quite a bit of twisting to believe what he saw in
the rear view. He couldn't believe he was now donning a long shoulder
length dramatically angled bob, with thick buzzed layers at the nape
instead of the short boy cut he had braced himself to be in.
"I guess it is but...." said Bob, stroking his fingers through his hair,
a bit stunned. "Beverly, I don't want to be rude, but that's not at all
what I asked for."
"Well it's easier to take care of and will be quick," said Beverly,
leaning back against the vanity. "I made sure with the layering that I
can still easily blend in all you extensions and you'll be glamorous in
an instant. Trust me, you won't be my only client I'll be flipping back
and forth from short to long all the time."
"But that's for girls with short hair, not for a boy," said Bob. "I told
you my days being glamorous and in tiaras will ..."
"Will have to change a bit..." said a deep voice as Bob spun around.
"Sure."
"Rex?" said Bob, completely caught off guard.
"Hey Bobbi?" said Rex, standing there with a smirk. "You look beautiful,
even with short hair. Wow, not every girl can pull that off."
"Well, it's just a haircut, and not what I was..." Bob started to say
before Rex interrupted.
"I know what you're trying to accomplish today," said Rex. "Relax, I
know everything. My sister told me everything and so did your mother."
"Yeah, well," said Bob, looking down. "Things change, and they really
have so much for me this year. For all of us I guess. When did you get
home?"
"I came home for thanksgiving, and saw your family, but obviously not
you," said Rex. "I can't even imagine how difficult this is on you after
all you've been through, but you're a stronger woman than I could ever
even imagine."
"Thanks for the support. But not for long I'm not," said Bob, taking a
deep breath. "Beverly, please let's just..."
"You sure about that, Barbie?" said Rex, stepping up and lifting the
name plate on his chest before softly dropping it back down.
"I'm not so sure she is," said his mother, entering with his father and
sister.
"What are all of you doing here now?" asked Bob.
"Supporting you, sis," said Vanessa. "And I'm not so sure either, mom?"
"Exactly?" said their mother, looking at Bob and coming over, lifting
his finger. "So Bobbi I love that color on your nails. It matches your
outfit so perfectly."
"Oh, thanks," said Bob, looking down at his purple nails. "I did them
last night? I had a lot of time to kill thinking about things, and you
know I couldn't sleep."
"I can imagine. They came out so pretty," smiled his mother before
folding her arms, looking at him more sternly. "But even if I say well
let's forget that even happened... let me ask who does their makeup and
gets dressed to the nines to chop off all their hair, trying to become
masculine? I mean your nails were coming off next as well right?"
"I don't know, mom?" Bob answered, looking at all his jewelry and
himself in a silk pants suit with stilettoes. "I guess it's just how I'm
accustomed to going to the salon. I did ask where my old clothes were,
and it's not like I have any alternatives in all this."
"That's not entirely true, Bobby," said his father, looking at Rex.
"Thank you Mr. Taylor. Bobbi, there is an alternative, and it's one
that'll solve more than one error. Sure you may have had a small moment
of misjudgment that June morning, but a few months back I made what I'll
call a colossal mistake. In fact, a mistake I've been unable to come to
terms with for months now, but they say things happen for a reason, and
well Bobbi, maybe for both of us this is our second chance," said Rex,
taking his hand looking into his eyes.
"I'm sorry Rex," said Bob as his eyes began watering as he looked over
at his family. "As much as I'd give almost anything to give you a second
chance, I have to honor my commitments just like I was raised to do."
"And you will Bobbi Taylor, but honor them we'll do together," said Rex,
getting down on one knee. "Bobbi, with the blessing of your father, your
family, and my sister... I love you and will do nothing but help make
this perfect for you and our future family. Bobbi... my glorious
Barbie... will you marry me?"
For the better part of six months now, Bob had more shocking moments
than almost any person could handle in their lifetime, as he was never
more stunned than now, frozen as the sparkly diamondring slid onto his
index finger. Instinctively, he twisted his wrist and stretched his
fingers, never fathoming this shocking moment as he was dumbfounded,
seeing the ring glisten behind his glossy nails. Before he could even
say yes or no, he found Rex's lips on his like the first time they met,
as Rex was controlling the kiss as Bob was too stunned to kiss back. As
fast as this transpired, it had barely registered in his head as he was
stuck in a moment that just couldn't be happening, as Rex's lips pressed
against his.
It was like he could hear every surrounding conversation as Rex's tongue
swished inside his mouth, yet there was no way could they really be
asking him to do what it seemed like as he had just been thrust into.
These difficult few days now had somehow become celebratory, as all he
could think about was that he was barely out of high school and wasn't
even old enough to vote yet. When the kiss broke, he was engulfed in
hugs and kisses from his mother and sister, until finally the dust seem
to settle as he felt really light headed.
"This is so exciting," said Vanessa. "I'm going to be the maid of honor,
right?"
"Of course," said his mother, tapping Vanessa before looking over at
Bob. "You're going to pick your sister, right honey?"
"Huhh?" replied Bob, barely paying attention as the room was spinning.
"Perfect," said his mother, already planning in her head. "And I would
think just Tara will be the other bridesmaid, because it's not like she
has a big group of girlfriends anyway. Plus
we'll need to keep this small, given all the circumstances, but don't
worry we'll help with everything sweetie."
"You ok, Bobbi?" said his father, looking at him inquisitively as he
shook, his eyes shut tightly and then opened them back up wide.
"Obviously, I can understand how shocked you might be right now, but
this works for both families. Your fianc?e is giving up his Harvard
education at the end of the semester and transferring back to be with
you, so in turn you'll be able to raise my grandchild the way he or she
should be raised."
"He is?" gulped Bob, looking up at Rex.
"Yes, I'll be going to school locally at the university," said Rex,
squeezing his hand. "Which is probably where I always should have been,
but I won't be leaving you again, my Barbie girl?"
"Then congratulations are in order here then!" said his father, hugging
him for the first time since he had been dressing
"This is all so overwhelming." Bob melted into his father's arms, all
emotional. "But dad I'm only seventeen, but I'm... I'm...."
"A much stronger woman than we all could have imagined," whispered his
father, giving a squeeze. "Yes, I know and we're proud of you stepping
up to do the right thing."
"Ouch!" screeched Bob, feeling a pinch at the back of his head as the
hug ended.
"Sorry!" said Beverly, standing there with a brush and shaking some
hairspray. "Look up, honey."
"That matches perfectly," said his mother as Bob looked down as suddenly
long blonde stands were sliding down his shoulders and Beverly was
brushing at his crown. "That's so pretty on her."
"Yes, I have a few sets in stock, so I figured we'd try one like your
mother suggested," said Beverly, holding her hand over his eyes to
shield them from the hairspray. "Bobbi, sorry about the pinch, but
sometimes the little hairs near the nape that are really short now can
be so sensitive."
"I'm so confused?" said Bob, touching the long straight hair that now
flowed down to his rib cage. "You just cut off all my hair."
"Honey, this is what we call a fall, which like a half wig of human hair
just like your extensions. Instead of snapping in one row at a time, I
snap it in all at once," said Beverly, explaining as she brushed. "This
one we'll keep straight and then I'll make up a few more with all the
different type of curls you like to wear just like your mother asked me
to."
"But then why..." Bob turned and looked towards his mother.
"Wait a minute? Mom, you suggested what exactly here?"
"Honey, no girl really wants short hair for her wedding, and like it or
I not I know you," said his mother. "You're already the girly girl type,
loving your prom queen gown, your curls and all the glitz, but guess
what we'll need to become more practical now. I'm sure with all of our
help, you'll still be able to balance a lot of the charity work and prom
queen duties... and we all want you to. We discussed it as one big
family with the Tomlinson's and we're all going to pitch in, because we
think what you are doing in the community is important, and honestly
amazing! You're amazing... but you're about to also be changing diapers
and taking care of an infant. It's a lot of work, and that'll mean a lot
less time in the salon or spending hours primping."
"Oh my gawwddd!" Bob reached up, feeling his hair. "You planned this
haircut and knew all about Rex proposing?"
"Well, I discussed options with Beverly, and we told you that we all met
as families," said his mother, finger combing his bangs. "It's a cute
cut for a young busy mom, and you do look adorable in bangs I must say.
Now kiss your fianc?e goodbye, because there's so much to do already,
and such little time."
"Call you later," said Rex, coming over and kissing his girlfriend.
"Love you!"
When Rex and his father now left the room, even the whirlwind he had
braced himself to accept as a father had been flipped ,as he needed a
moment to really let what she said sink in, as she confirmed some
appointments.
"I'm the mom," sighed Bob, standing up and walking over to the mirror
and pinching himself. "And did he really say...."
He stared at himself, now flabbergasted by his predicament, trying to
come to terms with all that just happened. He'd just been told by the
guy that broke his heart that he loved him, and even crazier would be
flipping into motherhood after barely coming to grips thinking he had to
flip the other way. He nervously twisted his finger around a thin strand
of his long straight hair, still not accepting his mother had arranged
for him to sport a simple bob and bangs, because he?d have less time to
himself like any new mom.
In a way maybe he had been playing dress up for six month as prom queen,
and had lit