In Duffs We Trust

Part 3 Shopping

Claire stood nervously outside the large boutique store. Tom had insisted she meet him here at 7. She glanced at her watch and as if on cue Tom popped up next to her.

"How's my best girl" Tom grinned.

"Seriously, this is the place?"

"Yep, they are the best in Atlanta. Besides I have asked them to close down for our little adventure."

"Shit" Claire said as Tom grabbed her hand pulling her inside.

The first thing Claire took notice of was the bright colors before she noticed 4 girls approaching her in skin tight skirts.

"Ladies, this is my best friend Claire" Tom introduced her.

The girls all smiled and shook her hand.

"What can we help with" the tallest one of the group asked.

Tom stepped forward and looked at her name tag.

"Well Brittany, she will need some sexy undergarments" Tom grinned.

The other three stepped forward and she took in their names.

Veronica as Tom instructed was to do her hair. Heather was in charge of nails and makeup, while Amber picked clothes. Tom took a seat while the girls began measuring Claire.

"Tom is this really necessary?" Claire asked as Brittany measures her chest.

"Yes darling, they are more than qualified to help us in this endevor. Besides you need it" Tom grinned.

Claire flipped him off.

"Come now love, you have a lovely figure and should show it off. You should embrace your uniqueness, not hide it."

"I hate you" Claire said before a small smile came on her lips.

"Oh but I love you darling girl" he grinned and reached for his script as Claire was pulled away.

"So next line" Claire spoke while Veronica began to color her hair.

"You play me a fool" he spoke his voice silky and deadly.

"If I played you as anything a fool would be a huge misjudgement on my part, besides did you think you could win?" she spoke to him as Roberts character.

Tom stood walking around trying to remember the next line. Claire waited until he thru this hands on the air.

"Take the script and lets a try again" Claire offered as she moved to the hair dryer.

Tom did as she asked and they ran the lines once more. They continued for a few hours before she was slipped away into the changing room. The first outfit was casual but still dressy. She wore a A-line skirt that hugged her perfectly while a blue button shirt flowed over her breasts tucking into the skirt with a black belt. She slipped on the heels to match and stepped out of the changing room.

Tom was looking at his phone when his head snapped up.

"What do you think?"

"You look beautiful" Tom said suddenly.

"Thank you, should I try the next few on?"

"Yes" Tom said clearing his throat.

Claire tried on several outfits, some for work, others for play, and casual as well. She had decided on wearing the floral sundress and the matching wedges Tom had insisted on. She made her way back to Heather who did her nails and finished her off with her makeup. Veronica touched up her hair and she was finally ready to step out.

Claire looked at herself in the mirror. Her brown hair was trimmed and highlighted, her makeup was soft yet glowing. Her nails had been painted a soft pink to match her toes. The dress to her surprise was a perfect fit. It fell just a few inches above her knees. She felt amazing and for once felt like this was really her. She took a breath and stepped out. Tom looked her up and down in amazement. She couldn't help the blush that touched Her cheeks and Tom took notice.

"Claire, you look..." he stammered.

"Thanks" Claire said before he could anwser.

Tom couldn't look away from Claire. She was magnificent. How had he not noticed how amazingly beautiful she was. She had always been beautiful but now even more so. She looked so comfortable in her own skin. Much different than she had 2 nights ago when she wore that ill fitted dress Casey and Jessica had placed her in. He still felt the pain of his word's to her. He hadn't meant to say it and he could never take back those words. Tom cleared his throat and turned back to Claire.

"I'll have these delivered to your place yeah?" he asked.

"Sure" Claire smiled.

Tom quickly paid for the items before lifting his arm to Claire.

"How about dinner?"

Claire grinned.

"Dinner sounds good" Claire grinned at him.

Tom thanked the associated once more before stepping outside with Claire in tow.