On Friday morning Michael awoke, slightly wishing that yesterday had never happened, but slightly glad that it had. It felt like a weight off his shoulders, even if he still had the monumental task of grappling with his own mind on this matter.
He got ready as usual, sliding into his flowery yellow knickers before stepping into his jeans.
The car ride over was strangely quiet. I don't think anyone wanted to address the elephant in the room.
Things at the shop would run a little differently today. There was a group of women in getting a makeover for a wedding that day. The on site beauty salon was in full swing.
There was the bride and 4 bridesmaids all getting the full works done. Hair, makeup, nails, the lot. The on sight beauticians Sarah and Louise were hard at work all morning.
Michael looked lustfully on, wondering what that would feel like. By 10am the women were gone and off to their wedding.
At this point, Michael saw his mum chatting to Sarah. They were deep in conversation, and kept staring over at him. He was about to go back to the stock room to keep busy before Claire called him over.
"Now look, darling. There's no pressure, but since Sarah and Louise are here, I wondered if you might want a little treatment."
Michael was shocked. The answer was yes, but he was too nervous to say yes. He shuffled his feet slightly, and mumbled something about not feeling up to it, when Chloe stepped in.
"Oh that sounds amazing, can I join too? Wouldn't that be fun Michael?"
With Chloe on his side, Michael's confidence rose and he nodded his head.
What followed was a whirlwind experience. Sarah started working on Michael while Louise began working on Chloe.
Before he knew it his face was being moisturised and prepped.
"Now have you had makeup done before?" asked Sarah.
"Ummm, no".
"Well you are in for a treat. You really have the face for it so I think we should get some amazing results."
Sarah got to work, applying foundation, contour, highlight, lipstick, eyeshadow, mascara, even false eyelashes. The full works. By the time she finished he was unrecognisable.
"OH MY GOD" squeeled Chloe. "You look amazing! We look so alike we really are twins after all" she laughed.
Michael couldn't help but agree. He did look amazing. Unfortunately he still had his short boy hair, so it didn't really match the makeup. Thankfully Sarah was ahead of the game.
"Now what colour for you wig my dear?"
Without even thinking he said "Blonde please". The same as Chloe
In a jiffy Sarah returned with a blonde wavy wig, that fell a few inches below his shoulders. Before he knew it it was glued to his head and the transformation was complete. He was stunned. Chloe and Claire couldn't believe their eyes. The Michael they had known was completely gone, and a beautiful young woman was standing in his place.
Michael had never felt so special. Not just from the looks he was receiving and the praise from his mum and sister. He felt special inside on a deeper level. Looking at himself like this. Everything felt right.
"Oh dear oh dear" said Claire.
"What, what is it mum?" asked Michael, worried that he'd smudged his makeup.
"Well, I can't have you looking so glamorous from the neck up and wearing jeans and a tshirt. Go and pick yourself out a dress to wear for the rest of the day. Chloe, why don't you go and help your sister choose. And find her a bra that fits too."
Sister? Her? Michael didn't even bother trying to correct her. In fact, what was there to correct. He was a her. He was a sister.
Together, he and Chloe spent the next 20 minutes picking out a dress he could wear for the rest of the day. It had to be casual enough that he could wear it around the shop, which was quite a challenge. In the end, they settled on a pastel lilac midi dress.
"Now for the bra".
"Ummm, yeah, about that, I'm not so sure." said Michael. Was this all going too fast?
"Oh don't be silly. This dress won't look right on a flat chest. Come on"
That was decided then. Chloe rushed him off to the lingerie section and started measuring his bust. Before he knew it he was thrust into the changing room and Chloe was helping him fasten it at the back.
"You know, I have always kind of wanted a sister. Think about how much fun we can have together now that we have all this in common. And since we are twins we can share clothes and makeup. Omg so much fun".
Michael couldn't help smiling. "I know right, this will be fun."
Shortly after, Chloe emerged from the changing rooms.
"Mum, I'd like to officially introduce you to Micheala."
Micheala walked out of the changing room and saw her mum shed a tear. Standing in front of her was a beautiful woman. Her beautiful daughter.
Micheala stood there with her gorgeous blonde wig. Her lilac dress hugged her figure perfectly, with some well positioned socks in her bra filling out the dress. Her legs were hairless and smooth. And on her feet were a 4 inch pair of strappy golden heels.
"Well mum, what do you think?"Micheala asked nervously.
"Oh my baby, you are perfect".
Micheala couldn't help but shed a tear, and before they knew it all three women were crying and hugging.
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An Unforgettable Sissy Summer
Short StoryMichael picks up a summer job at his mother's bridal shop. What starts as a way to make some money for university soon turns into something much more eye opening!