A Life In Disaster Redeemed
By: Lorraine B.
© 2003 - All Rights
Reserved
My matters of affairs were a mess
after taking my finals. I had studied, as I should have. However I just knew
that I had failed I had that sinking feeling deep in the pit of my stomach.
This was not acceptable in my family or shall I say my father; as this could
cause me to lose everything I worked so very hard for or to be placed on
academic probation. I had to make a decision as to my fate but what shall it
be? I had to think and evaluate my situation clearly.
It was decided by me to leave the
apartment I rented with my roommate and to run to the Outer Banks of North
Carolina at Kill Devil Hills to the beach vacation home, that our family has
owned for years. I had a set of keys to the home so there was no problem in
getting into it. I would decide my fate once I had arrived at the house as I
packed just the essentials, leaving all else behind that was not portable or
fit into the mini van. I felt a note or apology was not in order as I fled out
the door and into my van. Driving did kind of unwind me as I drove those long
arduous hours to my destination stopping only for a short rest, gas or food.
I drove those murderous
interstates, roads and back roads at breakneck speeds and hoped the local or
state constabularies wouldn't stop me in my quest for solitude. I marveled at
the lack of traffic on those roads and remembered that this was not the tourist
season yet when traffic was bumper-to-bumper traveling fifty, sixty or seventy
miles an hour. Seeing the waters of Currituck Sound and seeing the signs
announcing the town of Coinjock, I knew I was almost there to my destination
and a fate to be determined, as I have stated before.
Stopping at the grocery store I
purchased enough provisions for a month although I really didn't think I needed
that much food, at least dad could use most of it later. I had decided that I
wanted to drink myself into a stupor as the depression took a tighter hold of
me. I knew from the past that there was always booze in the cabinets in the bar
at the house.
Making a call to the county
sheriff's office I notified them the house would be occupied and requested I
not be disturbed. They made note to tell all patrols that someone was there at
the house.
The weather was very sunny that
day as I sat back into the van seats. I lowered the windows as the temps hit
the low seventies, enjoying the wind in my face and my hair. It was such a nice
day I knew that the roads would clog up soon with traffic just because it was
pleasant day and people loved the ocean.
This general area had homes that
were destroyed and rebuilt many times over as it suited the whims of Mother
Nature and her storms. This area was destroyed by Hurricanes and wave actions
that ran the populace and insurance company into the millions of dollars.
However the serenity and scenery was well worth any price. It always amazed me
to see the surfers riding the waves in any type of weather or the hang gliders
soaring above the sand dunes on days such as this. I assumed this was logical
as this was the acknowledged birthplace of modern flight, as Kitty Hawk was not
far down the road from the house.
I saw the house looking very
sturdy as it stood above its stilts near the waters edge with others houses to
the right and left of it. Many of the homes were built this way but ours it
seemed was the largest with five bedrooms and all the modern conveniences. At
one time I thought I would like to live here permanently and perhaps to write
or compose for a living. What a joke, I can't even stay in school, I thought.
Having parked the mini-van near
the main road after emptying the meager contents I brought and the load of
supplies I bought, I hoofed it back. I climbed those murderous stairs several
times to get everything up onto the deck; I opened the door and waited as the
stale air left the confines of the sealed house. After five minutes I went
inside opening each window to further allow the sea breezes to do its job.
Everything was brought inside from the deck and placed away as the radio I
turned on softly played music from a station from Norfolk Virginia only an hour
or so drive away from this location.
When I was finished I was so very
tired that I took a shower and laid down naked on the clean bed linens on the
bed in the Master bedroom and went to sleep. My sleep wasn't restful and the
dreams that I had were terrible in their very nature. After several hours of
sleep I checked the telephone next to the bed and found out it was working.
Getting up I found a terry cloth robe and sandals in the cedar lined closet and
wrapped myself into it and placed the mule type slippers onto my feet that once
belonged to my now deceased mother, thankfully we were the exact same size but
I knew they would fit fine as would her clothes.
Going out into the kitchen I
decided to make a light meal of a small julienne salad and coffee. I retrieved
my laptop from the living room and used the phone line jack for the modem. It
was connected to the ISP and I downloaded all my email from school and the ISP
accounts. I saw a duplicated message and many others from Dad and some
acquaintances of mine at other schools. What fascinated me were the duplicates
as they were anonymous in their nature. I was about to delete them as I thought
always of the viruses that infected the mails along with the Spam when
something in me said to open them. I opened them both up they were identical,
the very same in every way. I read them four times; all that was written was:
Why? We need to talk! I need to see you! I know where you've gone! I'm coming!
Oh shit! Was this a stalker? Did
I screw up? Did I tell someone I was coming here? Now what? Those were my
thoughts as I read the messages. Quite frankly I didn't really matter to me at
all. I drank the coffee and ate very little of the salad placing it into the
fridge. I was so very tempted to get drunk with the liquor in the house but I
needed to get the place in order first as I shut the laptop down. For some
unknown reason I wanted this house clean.
Rinsing off the dishes and
placing them into the dishwasher I went back to the bedroom and dressed for the
cleaning I had to do. Again I thankfully used mom's clothes that were kept here
using her jeans, sweatshirt, panties, bra and her sandals upon my feet. Next
was a bit of makeup and my hair into a ponytail. It struck me funny as I
remembered from a very young age playing dress up in her clothes. I remembered
her musical laughter as I traversed the house in her highest heels sometimes
falling onto my butt; I was always allowed to use anything she had. Never once
was I chastised for doing this even though I was born a male but as I said I
was young.
As I progressed in age I had all
the thoughts and feelings that I was always a girl. I had the long raven
colored hair, large brown eyes, body and facial features, mannerisms and the
gentle ways that some young girls had, yet I was always expected to do the
things boys did and I hated them all. Fortunately mom was my savior in these
matters and dad backed down as I emulated her throughout my young life. Music
and dance were always my strong suits as mom tutored me as well as others as I
was growing up.
Due to his local high profile
political nature in our town and state, I kept my activities in the house with
our housekeeper enjoying my dressup games. I was not about to cause him or
mother any type of pain by ostracism by of any of the voters or the political
party leaders. Growing older, public political functions I avoided like the
plague and suffered dad's wrath for this. My thoughts were that the less people
saw of me the better for him to reach the offices he sought. He at last
realized this after a long discussion after being caught dressed in Mother's
clothes by him while I played the my piano.
They sent me away to a private
boarding school from grade five were I was always the receiver of the other
boy's jokes or the hurtful name calling, somehow I had managed to withstand
these barbs. In the school I surpassed all expectations in writing, history, music,
vocals, gymnastics, dance and drama. My studies in math and science seemed to
elude me but I muddled through them. Being an accomplished musician with
several instruments I became popular when it was found out later by accident.
In the plays we did I was always
relegated to play the female leads and support roles especially if there was a
singing part involved, as no one could sing as high as I could or hold the
notes with as much control. Many times over the years I had won auditioning
roles over girls with my talents in music, vocals and dance, as the producer
teachers had chosen me over them. All I wanted was to play a part, any part
just to participate, to belong. All these thoughts flooded my mind as I whipped
through the house cleaning; I was done in no time.
As the sun waned in the sky I
decided to walk amongst the fabulous sand dunes. Going down the stairs I took
off the sandals and walked feeling the warm sand between my red polished toes.
I was flooded once again with the memories of the school I attended, mom, dad
and friends and one very special friend and boyfriends.
Yes I said boyfriends or at least
a few boys. Since I was relegated for the female parts in the plays. There were
boys that treated me like any girl no matter how I was dressed. I will admit I
had sexual relations with only one boy and I will admit I took the gifts he
gave me. One such boy was my roommate that later became my best friend
throughout my life. Although in my last years of grade school I was obsessed to
find out about my sexuality and myself by spending enormous amounts of time in
the library in the town. I felt that the boarding school was not the
appropriate place to do the research I had to do. It was the head librarian
that assisted me in my searches. Gloria Foster was and is a gorgeous woman in
her thirties, of a petite stature, with a svelte body and normal sized breasts
that accentuated it all in one very neat package. Her hair was the color of
honey and her eyes the bluest of blue seas. Her voice was that of crystal glass
as she spoke in a musical tonal quality. She was always dressed fashionably and
tastefully. We had many discussions when I was there in her domain of knowledge
and my quest for enlightenment.
One day as I was visiting, there
was to be a recital to be given by a local pianist and a visiting symphony
quartet. In the early hours of that morning the pianist called sick before the
recital. The seating was all sold out, as it was to benefit the library as a
fundraiser; it had taken nearly to a year to arrange this event. I was at
librarian's desk as I overheard what was happening. I looked at the program and
saw I had played all the pieces before so I told her. She seemed skeptical at
first and had me follow her to the concert hall style music recital room as the
Quartet was tuning up. I was introduced after they were told that their
accompanist was not coming and that I could play the pieces. They agreed to an
audition with no qualms just dubiousness that I could play the pieces that were
selected. I sat at the Grand Piano as the door was closed. I began seeing the
notes in my mind from memory not bothering to look at the charts. I began to
play not even seeing the reactions on their faces as I played with my eyes
closed shut. When I finished the piece the cellist was at my side with her hand
on my shoulder.
"That was wonderful dear, I
guess you have the gig." She said smiling.
"Wait a minute! How are we
going to explain the kid playing the gig? Everyone knows it supposed to be a
woman pianist not a kid. We have to look at credibility here. Wake up everyone,
reality check!" The violinist named Todd said that he was also the
cellist's husband I found out later.
"I have an Idea, we'll be
back in an hour or so, just please don't cancel." Gloria pleaded and
dragged me with her and the Cellist behind her out of the room and out of the
library to her car in the parking lot. In the car the cellist gave her name as
Joyce asking what was going on.
"We, both you and I, Joyce,
are going to transform this child into a young woman." Gloria said
smiling.
"That will have to be a
miracle, yet if it can be done let's do it. Todd and the others will go
nuts." She said giggling.
"Hey wait a minute, no one
has asked me yet if I agree."
"Well do you?"
"I've been through worse at
the school, sure." I said, giggling, not even venturing to tell them the
whole truth.
"Damn, you act and even
sound like a girl. This will be easy, anyway you'll gain more knowledge in your
pursuits this way." Gloria said as she pulled up in front of a fairly
large house with an attached garage. The garage door opened when she pressed
the transmitter allowing the car to enter its gaping mouth. Once inside Gloria
closed the door and told us to follow her inside the house. The house had the
aromas of flowers and of her perfume as we entered. On entering I noticed that
the furnishings were antiques and later told she had inherited the antiques
from her deceased mother. In the Master Bedroom it had her smells noticing once
again the flowery smells. Looking around with my eyes I saw that the décor was
femininely furnished, quite large and overly messy. This was a direct contrast
to the rest of the house we saw.
Gloria was a like a woman
possessed with a mission as she went to various drawers and to other rooms and
brought more clothing and accessories with her as Joyce and I watched in
complete bewilderment. I was told to remove everything, measured and to bathe,
as she would be right in the bath to help me. I minutes I was stripped and very
excited that I was to be the girl I always was, once again. In the bathtub I
added bath oil that smelled of Lilacs that I liked. Sitting in the tub I washed
my hair and conditioned it as I heard some talking and then the door closing to
the garage with Gloria coming into the bathroom saying, "It smells so nice
in here. How are you doing?"
"I'm fine but still dazed by
the events. I'm a little afraid of the school finding out what we're
doing."
"I'll take the heat from the
school after all you're doing this for the library dear. I've sent Joyce to
get some added things we need for you. I have a friend coming here to help
that's a beautician and makeup artist. I can't tell you what this means to us
at the library and for you being a sport about the whole matter. Now you need
to level with me too. Why all the research on the psychological level? Kids
your age aren't involved with that stuff." Gloria said as she handed me a
razor to shave any hairs on my body. Yeah, Right, I thought. It was then I
unloaded the complete package I've been holding inside of me, bringing me to
tears. I cried, as this was the first person to listen to me in such a long
time. I wished my mother were there to hear me, she knew and understood what I
told Gloria.
"That's quite a load you've
been carrying. Isn't there anyone at the school to hear you or your thoughts?
Your mom?"
"I don't dare tell anyone at
the school, I get enough grief from everyone. Mom, I talk to her once a week
but I have to watch what I say as you never know who's around the corner
listening."
"What name do you use
sweetie?"
"Stephanie, that's what my
mother was going to name me if I was born a girl as it is it close to
Stephen."
"I guess so Stephanie, are
you ready to come out now?" Gloria asked.
As I stood up I was handed a
towel and dried off and another for my hair. Gloria powdered my body with
powder that smelled exactly like the bath oil I used of hers, that I liked so
well. While I was being powdered the door open and closed, I heard women's
voices coming closer as I was wrapped into a dressing gown and placed satin
slippers on my feet.
"Now don't be nervous that's
Joyce and my friend Linda." Gloria said as she took my hand with her hand
and pulled me gently into the bedroom. Joyce was unwrapping packages and another
lady younger than Gloria's age only taller and bit heavier was helping Joyce.
"Did you get
everything?" Gloria asked.
"Sure did, is this our
victim?" Linda asked giggling.
"Please don't say that
Linda. I really don't feel like running down the street after her." Gloria
said.
"Hey that's our pianist for
tonight. I'll never hear the end of it if we lose this genius child from the
group." Joyce said giggling.
"Okay Sweetie There's nail
polish over there on the vanity do your toes first, we'll leave you alone to
get partially dressed; panties, hose, slip and shoes. Then we'll turn Linda
loose on you to do her magic." Gloria said as she hugged me to her.
"Hey won't she need any
help?" Linda asked.
"Lin we'll talk later, now
please shut up." Gloria said pulling Linda.
While all three of the women left
and went toward the kitchen as I fronted with the piles of feminine finery and
the vanity that was pointed out to me. I choose the color of a deep red and did
my toenails. When I was done I happened to gaze about the room and saw there
were several cases that looked like fisherman tackle boxes and more bags. I
wanted to explore the contents but I also didn't want to anger anyone.
After my toes dried I took the
first garment off the bed was what looked like a pair of black panties but it
was a girdle that had pads in the butt and hips, which I put on. Next were the
sheer off black pantyhose. I was so very careful of these remembering how I
used to put on my mother's pantyhose. I stepped into a black colored half-slip
that went own to my ankles that had a slit in both sides. The next item I
wasn't so sure I could manage were the shoes made of silk with a delicate bow
that was made from what looked like crystal. My feet slid into the shoes with a
bare back and ankle straps to hold the shoes on. The heel was possibly three
and a half inches high, spiked and made from what looked like clear glass
matching the bow. The shoes slid right on and buckled tightly as I sat onto the
bed. When I stood and took a few steps they felt marvelous making my feet look
so dainty and fragile. While I walked around the room a little more Gloria,
Joyce and Linda returned handing me a glass of cold orange juice.
"Damn she'll be a little
heartbreaker. Okay Steph I need you on the bed lying down." Linda said as
she took out several boxes from her cases. In those boxes were silicone boobs
that looked so real that seemed to be alive as they jiggled and bounced in
Linda's hand. She held several of them to my chest area and determined which
was the right skin color and size. From a green-labeled bottle she applied a
substance to the boobs and to my chest and then lined the boobs up and stuck
them to me. She and Gloria each held one until the glue dried which wasn't
long.
"Those are a B cup close to
a C cup which is about right for your size and also for the age we want you to
become to fulfill part of the illusion that you're older." Linda said as
she helped me from the bed and placed a black lacey strapless bra around me.
"Damn she looks good so
far." Joyce said smiling with Linda and Gloria agreeing.
"Here's a stupid question,
can a woman pianist have longer nails? Steph's are in really bad shape."
Linda asked.
"I've seen some but I guess
average would be a half inch. Steph will have to get used to it. Oh, the pains
we women take to be beautiful." Joyce said making us all giggle.
"Will I be able to take them
off?"
"Sure sweetie and we'll make
up a special makeup kit for you also for tonight and later. Gloria, she's a
dear to be doing this for you." Linda said
"All of us at the library
owe her for this. Maybe Joyce can get her a few gigs too." Gloria said.
"Damn I've been with many
pianists that were more than above average but our little girl here exceeds
many classically trained pianists I've heard. So I think we'll do what we can
for the gigs." Joyce said smiling as Linda dug into her cases and had me
at the vanity.
"By the way your toes look
great. That wasn't the first time you did your own, was it? We all know
sweetie, don't worry your secret is safe with us Gloria explained everything.
Also all this stuff is yours, even the boobs." Linda said as she applied
something like a wrap to the nails.
"With a lot more coming.
You're one of us now and girls protect each other." Gloria said.
"But I can't, the school!
Where will I put it?" I asked.
"In your room silly."
Joyce said.
"Great that's all I need, I
do have a roommate." I said.
"So throw him out or make
him your boyfriend." Linda said laughing.
In an hour my nails were done and
dried from the polish that matched my toes. Before the makeup they attacked my
eyebrows and thinned and arched them. They all partook great pleasure in the
pain I was experiencing as each hair was plucked. Next was my hair being
trimmed, curled and brushed out laying at mid back and bangs in the front. I
will be getting hell forever, I thought as I looked into the mirror.
Linda had me apply my own makeup
as she watched with great interest saying, "Not bad girl for day wear but
let's start over. Here's the crème now take it all off." Linda said
handing me the cold cream. Linda next applied the makeup and showed me what she
was doing so I could do my own for the night. I watched as I was transformed
from young pubescent boy to a young beautiful lady. What a change for me along
with what I had done earlier.
The dress was next after they
turned my slit in the slip along the left and right legs leg. I held my arms up
as the brought the silky black material down my body until it reach almost to
my toes. I was zipped into the low-cut gown and was shocked as I saw a girl in
her late teens early twenties with vast amounts of breast cleavage standing and
looking into the mirror with Gloria beside me smiling. She then added a gold
necklace, bracelet, ladies watch and seeing that I had pierced ears added gold
ball studs.
"Okay sweetheart now go into
the living room and wait for Joyce and me, it's our turn now to get
ready." Gloria said as she gave me a smile and a hug that I returned.
Going out into the living room I
was afraid to sit-down and wrinkle the gorgeous elegant black gown. I was
excited about many things but to make a public appearance dressed and to
perform was in the ultimate high that I could never achieve at home or at
school. It was similar to the highs I had in the plays yet different everyone
knew I was a boy but now no one knew except these three ladies. I felt the calf
muscles on my legs and all the sensuous garments mixed in with the flowery
fragrance of my body spelt girl, all girl. I was ever so happy and would do the
very best I could as I performed in tonight's concert.
Not long after I had managed to
sit Gloria, Joyce and Linda came into the room handing me a silk shawl, purse
and opera length gloves with Gloria saying, "You forgot those sweetie and
let's get something to drink first and then we'll leave."
I noticed that Joyce and Gloria
both wore black, silver, red and gold glass beaded pantsuits that shined as the
light hit the beads similar yet not alike. Both women were stunning in the
effect the pantsuits gave off, only adding to their beauty.
"You need time to get used
to the nails and to rehearse with us also. Damn, Todd is going to faint and the
others will be drooling idiots." Joyce added giggling as we all had an
orange juice.
As we all drank the fresh juice,
we spoke of many things but mostly they had questions for me. What's it like
for you at home? Do your parents know? Have you ever had sex with a boy or a
girl? Have you taken any hormones yet? Do you have a doctor locally? Do you
intend to have the surgery? I was brutally honest with them as I told them
everything there was to know about my parents and myself. Why should I lie?
These women didn't have to do what they did for me; of course the recital
wouldn't happen otherwise. Besides I love to play piano as well as the other
instruments like the organ, harpsichord, flute, clarinet and oboe. They made
jokes of my gymnastic and dance abilities. But when they heard my voice they
were enthralled by the vocal range I had. I explained that if I read a musical
chart once for some reason I retained it and how I wished I could do that with
my studies.
"You know the library has an
old harpsichord someone donated; I think there's also flute somewhere
too." Gloria said as she excused herself to her bedroom.
"She's not going…"
Joyce said.
"I do believe she is. Would
you pass off an opportunity like this to bring in more funding?"
"I see your point."
Joyce said just as Gloria came from the bedroom smiling.
"Check your lipstick and let’s
go girls. Linda, please make sure you do as we all discussed. We'll see you at
the library later unless you get too busy with George." Joyce said as she
kissed Linda's cheek.
"I'll get George to help,
we'll try to get there." Linda said.
"Thanks and I owe you big
time." Joyce said as she too kissed Linda's cheek.
"Linda, Joyce, Gloria and I
just want to thank you all, but I have a problem."
"What's that? Don't tell me
the powder room?" Joyce said.
"It's called curfew at
8pm."
"It's taken care of, no
curfew tonight but you have to be in before 12am bed check. They also said to
use the back door to not wake anyone." Gloria said smiling as she kissed
Linda again and took my hand and Joyce's leading us to her car. In seconds we
were at the car as the scrutiny began. The two women watched my every move as I
was getting into the vehicle. I guess whatever I did was correct by the smiles
on their faces and the nodded approvals. Gloria and Joyce got into the car and
we were on the road back to the library and inside very quickly, with my skirt
raised as I climbed the stairs.
Joyce went into the recital room
first as we waited until she came out to get us. She came out smiling and took
my arm walking me in. The three men were seated until they saw me and stood
with their mouths open in disbelief.
"If I hadn't of seen it or
you before I say it never could be done. Kid you have the gig! Now we need to
rehearse. Oh Gloria, the maintenance guys said to tell you everything is behind
the curtains, whatever that means." Todd said.
"Todd her name isn't kid,
it's Stephanie. Stephanie go check out the goodies in back of the curtains, I
have to speak to our musicians." Gloria said.
As I walked up the slight stage I
felt as if I was being undress by very hungry eyes. I heard one brief comment
that I had a great body and great legs; I had to smile and flash that smile to
them, sedately. It was if I was my true self again as I walked that stage
seductively to behind the curtains.
Behind the curtains was another
matter; I became enthralled with the instruments that were there. There was a
very old harpsichord but some of the hammers needed to be repaired so I decided
to best not to try it. The organ was more than I could ever have dreamed for it
had everything from synthesized instruments to choir voices that I had used
before. I checked it out and turned it on setting it up for a Fugue that was
written by Bach. I stood tall as I began hearing the bass reverberate through
me; I heard that it was already tied into the sound system as I played the
notes. My fingers danced upon the ivory keys while my feet had a mind of their
own on the pedals. It was then the curtains slowly drew back allowing me to see
the room and the audience that had gather from inner sanctum of the library.
When the piece was finished the
people applauded very loudly as did the professional musicians with Todd coming
up to the stage excitedly and kissing me saying, "I'm sorry, Stephanie,
for before but damn anytime you want to work a gig, you have it from us. Hell
we'll even be backup for you!"
"Todd sweetie, add her to
the program for tonight as a soloist." Joyce said loudly.
"How about it? For us?"
Todd asked.
I nodded just as a camera flash
went off. It wasn't a digital camera but a very professional outfit and a woman
next to him wearing Press credentials. I was ready to run for anywhere I could
hide. In a flash the woman was up onto the stage saying, "We were out in
the foyer when we heard the music. Wow, that was great! Are you the musicians for
this evening?"
"Yes we are and this young
lady is our pianist and she will be doing several solos, she's a very talented
musician…"
"And singer that just fell
into our laps." Joyce added smiling with Gloria in step behind her.
"The scheduled pianist took
ill and Stephanie volunteered and auditioned to help the library fund raising
gala." Gloria said.
I was screwed, blewed and
tattooed as the old drunken sailors say. The event went well and went without a
hitch. The patrons got more than their monies worth for their tickets. We
performed to the delight of a Standing Room Only very appreciative audience.
Those that couldn't get inside heard the entire concert as it was played over
the library sound system. The only trouble I saw was that the Media was there in
heavy attendance even to the point of taping the entire performance for the
local Public Broadcasting System. I didn't know it at the time but several
freelance and syndicated music critics attended also. At least no one tried to
interview me. I was somewhat shaken near the intermission when I saw the
Headmaster and his wife along with several members of the Board of Directors
there in attendance. My only salvation was that they did not recognize me or so
I hoped and prayed they didn't.
At the final curtain and many
encores I looked at the watch Gloria had given me. I had twenty minutes to
change and get back to the school. That's all I needed was to be caught dressed
as I was sneaking into my room. I caught Gloria's eye as she was speaking to an
older, rotund, dapperly dressed gentleman. She excused herself, as did I to the
many people expressing their pleasure for the evening in hearing the music that
they heard.
"I have twenty minutes to
get back to the school, I have to change first." I said as we ran to her
car.
Getting into the car I noticed we
forgot all about my school clothes I was almost in tears saying, "Ah…
Gloria I have a problem called we forgot my school clothes."
"Can you get inside without
anyone seeing you?"
"I guess I have to, I can run,
I think. It's a good thing I'm on the second floor near the back stairway
door."
"Well no matter what happens
we'll all be right there beside you. Just be a good girl. Now open my purse and
you'll see a set of luggage keys. Those are some gifts from me as well as all
the clothes you're wearing. You made this evening to be remembered. By the way
you're now Linda, Joyce's and my adopted niece."
"That I can handle but Todd
as my adopted uncle, I'm screwed." I said as we both giggled.
In no time we were at the back
door of the housing building. I gave Gloria a kiss, ran from the car and into
the building through the door. I thanked the powers that be, that someone had
carpeted the stairway, fairly dark and I was in black. I managed to run up
those stairs holding my skirt up and holding my shawl, purse and gloves. I
checked the hallway and saw no movement and ran to my room as silent as I could
but my heels wouldn't cooperate so I tipped toed.
On entering the room I grabbed my
terry robe and quickly put it on over my dress, jumped into my bed with my feet
still in my shoes but everything hidden under the covers; just as the door
opened for the bed check. I lay silently as I tried to hide my face and painted
nails as the flashlight probed the darkness for the bodies in those beds.
As the door silently closed shut,
I was out of the bed and went to the bathroom as I tipped toed again. I took
off all my clothes and into the shower, while washing I had several major
problems to deal with. I couldn't get the breasts off of me; I had longer and
very red nails and toes. I remembered the keys in my purse so after my shower I
rummaged through the room in darkness so as not to disturb my roommate. There
was a new double set of women's American Tourister hardbody luggage with
matching makeup cases with two very large stand alone makeup cases and four old
style steamer trunks. Where was I going to hide this stuff? I was really
screwed now as I cursed under my breath. I was very careful as I heard my
roommate stir several times. After minutes of searching and softly swearing, in
one makeup case I found the nail polish remover but no solvent for the breast
forms. I searched until I was tired to no avail to find that solvent. I was
tired and put my clothes away that I had worn earlier forgetting about the
polish and climbed into bed wearing a sweat suit as they hid my breasts or at
least I thought they did.
In no time it was morning, since
it was Saturday we were allowed to sleep in past breakfast. I re-closed my eyes
seeing that my roommate Frank was still asleep. I was jolted awake when an
upperclassman shook me saying, "Stephen the Headman wants you in his
office now. Wow is he pissed, what the hell did you do?"
"I have no idea Mark."
I said telling the truth unless it's from last night.
Getting up from the bed I
stretched only to see the nail polish still on glistening in the morning light
and my chest bouncing. My goose was cooked! The headmaster could be a terror if
he summons you and you keep him waiting. I had no time to remove it from my
nails. Shit the breasts! Well I guess I better bend over and take it like a big
girl now I thought as dad was going to really whip my ass.
Placing socks and sneakers on my
feet I noticed if I clinched my fists I could basically hide my nails. I tried
mousse and water on my hair if there was tar I would have tried that too to
hide those bangs but nothing worked. Bushing out my hair I still had the bangs
and when it was in a Ponytail, I was really screwed. At least the oversized
sweatshirt I wore hid my breasts I thought until I turned sideways in the
mirror. I was going to procrastinate but knew I was being timed. I ran to the
administration building all the time feeling my breasts jiggle, flop and
wiggle. I was just hoping no one would see my bouncing wonders and me.
Quickly I ran up the stairway to
Doctor Tweeds office door and knocked. I heard the word enter and I did. There
was a full house in there, Board Members, Faculty and his wife. My first
thoughts again were to run like hell but the only problem was where.
"Good Morning Stephen or
shall I say Stephanie. What the hell…"
"Dear please calm down, your
Blood Pressure."
"Yes, yes, Miss. Carleton,
you have caused a bit of a problem for us."
"Miss.?"
"Have you seen the papers or
the television this morning?"
"No sir."
"It seems that we are now
admitting female students and you are the first. We had a choice in expelling
you or to continue with this charade. Due to the Media coverage we decided to
continue this hoax to eliminate any possible embarrassment to all of us. We
have been debating for years to accept females and it would appear that you
have now made that decision for us via your stunt last night."
"But sir it was…"
"Please do not interrupt me
Miss. Carleton. We have spoken to the Millers, Mrs. Gloria Lang and Miss. Linda
Quince but it was my wife that recognized you last night due to the theatrical
productions here at the academy."
"I'm so sorry sir."
"I think not; as according
to the Millers they have offered you other opportunities for you to showcase
your abilities and talents, which would have offered you more opportunities to
continue this charade. Because of your stunt last night four Board Members have
resigned they were the holdouts in allowing the academy to go co-ed and for
that all of us thank you. We also wish to thank you for putting the academy
into the media spotlight, as it will bring us more students and recognition
allowing the academy to grow financially healthy once again.
However there will be a
punishment for your little stunt. I have spoken to you Mother, as your Father
is in a state of shock and your mother has agreed. You will move into the old
Harold Hall when you leave here. Our maintenance people are moving your
possessions as we speak. Harold Hall will be the new Ladies residence for the
school. It will be refurbished starting today and finished in six weeks. You
are the first resident while here you will maintain a proper decorum and dress
accordingly while living there, young lady.
You will also give an outdoor
performance of your musical abilities to showcase this school for the next few
days to come, with the Quartet. It will be a mandatory assemblage for all
faculty and open to the public."
"Stephanie dear, you were
fabulous as were the others but you did steal the show."
"We all quite agree with you
Midge. One further thing, at the Noon meal I will announce to the student body
what has happened, we need to clear the air a bit. The student advisors are
speaking to the students now. Don't be alarmed, as you will be very well
protected. Yet there will be a great deal of embarrassment to overcome and
questions on your part, I suggest that any questions asked be truthfully
answered."
I was confused at first and then
realized I was to embark on a journey of a lifetime to be the person I was, a
girl in every sense of the word except for those few differences.
" Ladies and gentleman I
needn't say anything about your discretion in this matter. We wish to see this
academy return to its former resplendency and prestige as a school where
knowledge is passed on to the young to prepare them for the colleges they seek
or to prepare them for life. Let there be no mistake that there will problems
to overcome as we progress.
We have seen our enrollment
dwindle from the eight hundred students that we have seen in past years to just
over two hundred students this year. Our demise was imminent until now and we
must exploit this gainful opportunity to grow. Preliminary figures show the
academy will be financially out of the red and in the black in two years.
Midge could you please take Miss.
Carleton to her new room and help her to settle in."
"Doctor, we all agree but
there will be leaks of information." Mr. Evers the chairman of the math
department said.
"Last night after a
conversation with Doctor Tweeds, I drew up an what amounts to as a letter of
agreement to be signed by all at the academy. It states that any
recommendations will be withheld or unfavorable if there is a disclosure along
with possible forceful legal actions for slander of the academies good name. I
have spoken to several Alumni in the legal profession that are also judges that
will hear any and all cases of this broken agreement remember they too have
associates that owe them graces." Mr. White the academy's attorney and
Board Member said.
"Miss. Carleton, Stephanie,
go with my wife to your room please, as we have yet many matters to
discuss." Doctor Tweeds said as Mrs. Tweeds led me from the room.
Silently I left the room with Mrs.
Tweeds; neither of us said a word to each other until we were out of the
administration building.
"You look shocked, will you
be alright?"
"I'm a bit overwhelmed I
guess, I really screwed up this time."
"I guess you did but your
mother and the friends you made saved that little butt of yours. We've known
about the problems you had with your sexuality from the psychiatrist and
medical records that were sent to us and from the school psychiatrist. At first
Horace was not going to admit you to the academy but your intelligence aptitude
was very high. It was the faculty that changed his mind. You, dear girl brought
to this school something we needed, a new chance. Just be yourself and the
other students will see you in a different light." Midge said smiling.
"Sure like a black light, I
was shunned before but now…"
"I sincerely doubt that,
just stay out of trouble and follow the rules. One other thing I know you have
the added parts but I will tell you just as I would tell any girl, keep your
legs closed and your little rounded butt to the wall. If you need to talk I'll
make the time to speak to you." Midge said as she gave me a little hug her
as she had her arm over my shoulder warming toward me with her vibrant
personality.
We arrived at the building where
my new room was. Somehow I was given a room on the first floor near the
reception desk area. It was explained by Midge that the other three floors
needed repairs yet but the main floor was perfect. The room I was given was
gigantic in terms of my last room in the hall. It was more of an apartment with
a living room, large bedroom, bath, a kitchenette and many large closets. Midge
explained further that originally this was a student advisors apartment but now
it was home to me for the year or as long as I was at the school. It was
tastefully and femininely decorated with whites, mauves and pinks and with what
appeared to be all new furnishings. This room was shown to the Board Members
and was done as an example of what the girls would get if they attended.
"Do you like it?"
"Oh yes, it's so much
bigger."
"All the furnishing were
bought months ago in preparation for the school to go co-ed after the building
was re-habilitated but like Horace said we had dissenters and everything was
placed into storage.
Now time is getting late and you
need to get dressed. Oh by the way your old school uniforms were exchanged for
new ones that are hanging in the bedroom closets, along with many other things
are in the dressers." Midge said as she gave me a hug and left me alone.
My reactions were of complete amazement and joy. Yet I just knew I was going to
be in a great deal of crap with the student body especially the upper classmen.
I was about to explore my new
lodgings when I remembered Midge's words about the time. I looked at my watch
and realized I was still wearing the jewelry and watch that Gloria had given
me. I could just imagine if I had tried to lie to the Headmaster about last
night. I probably would be packing my things and sent home.
Going into my bedroom it was a
strange event the bed was already made and it was a queen-sized bed with even a
doll and a giant stuffed panda on it. The curtains were all made of pink lace
with sheer privacy curtains in white. The entire apartment rug, which included
the bath and all the closets, was a deep rose color.
The bath had more than ample
lighting with a tub and shower, it even had a massage head on the shower. There
was a separate linen closet that was stocked and a large vanity and a
full-length mirror.
Going to the large bedroom closet
I opened, I saw the new uniforms, dark gray skirts, dark gray slacks, burgundy
blouses and blue/gray blazers, which were all hung and ready to be worn. On the
floor were five pairs of black Mary Janes. There was also a pair of black patent
ankle strapped shoes with a two-inch block heel for what I believed to be dress
shoes.
Quickly I disrobed and took a
shower, dried off and powdered with some I found in the makeup case that had
been delivered along with all the other cases and luggage. I blew dried my hair
my hair and braided it allowing my bangs free showing. Retrieving a makeup case
that I went through last night I applied the briefest of makeup and chose a
light rose lipstick and blush.
I was at a loss for words when I
needed a bra and panties and went to my dresser. At first I thought I would
have to use what I wore the following night but I didn't. There must have been
at least thirty sets in the drawers of different colors, styles and textures.
In another drawer were seven sets of burgundy colored panties and bras that I
assumed were for the uniform.
Someone must have been watching
over me as everything fit perfectly. What confused me is how did they know what
sizes I wore? I had to assume it was due to Gloria as she did take all of my
measurements. Another drawer contained full and half-slips again in assorted
colors and another drawer were the uniform full and half-slips. I chose a
half-slip putting it on thinking that someone had given much though as to what
all girls like and needed for their unmentionables wardrobe.
Going into another drawer I found
socks of all lengths and colors, another drawer knee length uniform socks and
yet another with tights and hose. I took the knee length socks and put them on.
Retrieving a pair of the Mary Janes they went on my feet and were a perfect
fit.
Taking a skirt off the hanger I
stepped into it buttoning and zippering it in back. A blouse was next, putting
it on, buttoning and tucking it into my skirt. I found several purses and a
burgundy and gray knapsack filled with my books and supplies on the closet
shelf. Pulling down a small burgundy shoulder purse placing the essentials into
it. Next I placed a blazer onto the bed and checked my appearance in the
bedroom mirror there was a knock at my door.
Going to the door I turned on the
computer on the way, intending to check my email later. On opening the door
there stood my former roommate with Gloria, Midge, Joyce and Linda. Stepping
back I let them in.
"It's true, huh?" Frank
said as he brought in my stereo system components and television.
"I guess so Frankie."
"I'm cool with it. I'll hook
these up for you." Frankie said smiling and bringing in the electronics
into the apartment.
"Thanks by the way the name
is Stephanie and I am so charmed to meet you, sir." I said and giggled
with Frank laughing.
"My, Don't you look good.
Very admirable sweetie, Midge thought we should come to lunch with you for
support. " Gloria said as she kissed me.
"You know the Headmaster's
wife?"
"She's my cousin."
Gloria said.
"Oh crap, no wonder! That
answers many of the question I had roaming in the back of my mind."
"Please don't be mad at
Gloria. You can't live a lie with yourself, can she Francis?" Midge said.
"No Ma'am, Stephanie the
older guys are already seeing this as a way to meet girls, you know that
interaction stuff.
No one that I've heard is saying
anything bad and I had this placed wired to get all the information. As for
myself even though some of the other kids gave you a bad time I liked you as a
friend. Will you still be my friend?" Frank asked, as I remained silent
"That's very well put
Francis. Stephanie I think this young man does deserve an answer." Midge
said.
"Okay Frankie but there will
have to be some terms that you must agree to." I said.
"Okay, what terms?"
"Oh I don't know yet but
I'll think of them as we go." I said as I giggled and gave Frankie a kiss
on the lips, which he seemed to like.
"Oh crap, I've been
poisoned! Now I have to go wash my face." Frankie said smiling
"Okay you two it's time to
go eat. Stephanie when we're through we'll help unpack everything if time
permits." Joyce said.
I went into the bedroom, picking
up my blazer, putting it on and slung my purse over my shoulder. Checking the
mirror once again I was pleased at the girl I saw in the mirror and declared
myself ready to face the music from the student body. I was apprehensive as we
all walked toward the dining hall as we approached my stomach twisted and my
heart was doing a staccato beat in my chest. I felt the skirt with each step I
took along with the slight breeze from the wind. My bra and breasts that I wore
reminding me how I was dressed. I saw many of the boys staring but no one said
a word as we came closer to the doors of the dining room. At the doors two of
the older boys held them open for us to enter. All the meals served were
cafeteria style so we stood in line with about twenty boys ahead of us. We each
took what we wanted for entrees, as there were several, in my case it was the
fish and chips with a salad and a Pepsi. Frank and I were going to find seats
with the student body when we were called over to the headmaster table and were
all seated near him much to Frank's and my nervousness.
"Those new uniforms look
great for the girls, you really did well dear."
"I think it's the girl
wearing it myself." Midge said giggling as I blushed.
Most of the meal was uneventful
with bits of inane conversation amongst those seated. Everyone there knew I was
nervous so much so I had to think of different things in order not to vomit. At
last the room was filled with the last of the student body with the Headmaster
standing and walking toward a podium saying, "I hope the meal was suitable
to everyone's liking.
To move on I would imagine that
all of you have seen or heard today's news broadcast of a performance given by
one of our students. Yes gentlemen that girl is our student as well as a very
talented and gifted musician. She will also be performing today in an open
concert with the very same quartet that she appeared with last evening.
Gentlemen I realize that the rumors have taken flight. First of all Havorford
Academy is now a co-educational facility thanks to her. We need to bring new
life to these hallowed halls and this was a way of doing it.
Now I am prepared to answer any
and mostly all questions."
The first question came form the
back of the dining room asking about fraternization with the girls. The
Headmaster gave some brief rules to which much like all the male students had
to abide by. He made a matter of stressing the visiting procedure of the co-eds
once the hall was opened. Visitors were only permitted in the common areas and
not in the rooms unless the doors were open and no later than 11pm. The
Headmaster stressed that whatever was heard or said was to remain on the
campus. If there were any problems he was to be seen or his faculty, wife or
advisors.
"As I have said this is a
new age for this academy. One thing I will tell you that what has happened was
a mistake to the person it happened to, but as it stands the academy as well as
you all will benefit from that mistake. If any of you wish to speak to me or
have concerns after our lunch; please do not hesitate to do so." Doctor
Tweeds said and sat down.
"Sir, wasn't that a bit of glancing
over on the true subject?" I asked as he sat down.
"Stephanie, the student body
was already informed on their floors by their Advisors as to what had happened
to you. There was no reason to rehash old news. These old halls hold many
secrets of the past and will hold many more. Any alumni of this academy will
tell you the same. Now I believe you must prepare for a recital?"
"Yes sir and thank
you."
"No Stephanie, we all thank
you. I know that there will be some rough times for all of us but we'll all
make the situation work."
When Doctor Tweeds finished
speaking, I left with Frank going back to my room while the others remain and
would be at my room shortly. As we entered my room I just about had to pull
Frank inside, as he looked about nervously.
"Frankie, what's
wrong?" I asked after I forced him into the living room and onto the
couch.
"Steph, please don't be
angry."
"For what?"
"I thought you were Gay but
last night after they brought all that stuff into the room and I saw you when
you came in…"
"You saw me?"
"Yeah and naked too after
your shower, you left the door partially open and when you were looking for
something. Damn you're good looking."
For a boy or girl?"
"For a girl and I mean it. I
mean you have to be with those things." Frankie said as he pointed to my
breasts.
It was a policy at the school for
all students to dress and undress in the washrooms or to wear a robe in the
room. In reality I guess he really never saw my body. I told him the whole
story of what had transpired to me, which made him laugh, but when it came for
me to tell him about the solvent and my search that made him laugh even harder.
What got to him and brought us closer was for me telling him the truth of what
my true feelings were. I told him what my mind was actually telling me and what
really went on in my mind as I grew up. I disclosed to him everything every
secret I had and cried. He came closer to me wrapping his arms around me
holding me tightly as I cried.
I came back to reality walking
along the beach with tears in my eyes. I noticed that I was some distance from
the house and stated to walk back; as I walked as memories came back to me:
Frankie stayed in the living
room, as I was just about to get dressed for the recital when Gloria and Linda
came into my room.
"Change of plans girl,
casual dress like jeans, a blouse and shoes." Gloria said
As I was getting undressed I told
Linda and Gloria about the solvent and polish remover along with what had
happened at the meeting that morning.
"They didn't come off in the
shower?" Linda asked, as I shook my head no.
"I saw you use the glue it
had a green label on the bottle." Gloria said.
"Oh shit, the green label?
That was the long-term stuff. The solvent I gave Steph won't work on that
stuff." Linda said.
"Damnit Linda I keep telling
you to be careful and also to get glasses. You're going to screw up and turn
someone's hair purple or green." Gloria said.
"Been there, done that, two
days ago. The woman actually loved the shade of purple. She said if her son
could do it in dark blue, she could too." Linda said making everyone
laugh.
"Thanks Gloria! And you let
her touch me." I said laughing.
"That reminds me later when
you or we open those trunks there's some supplements and tea for you also you
have a doctors appointment with you're mother's permission. Now get out of
those duds so we can get you ready." Linda said.
I had just taken off and hung up
my school uniform when Joyce came with a very large box with a pink ribbon
around it and a garment bag. She handed me the box saying, "Todd and I
felt bad about all the Newscast crap and what happened to you here later. The
one benefit is that our bookings have taken off, but the bad thing is our
adopted niece has to stay here and go to school. We'd love you to be a part of
us but we know that school comes first so maybe…anyway this is from us."
Joyce said tearfully as she handed me the beribboned box.
I opened it to see a black silk
pantsuit covered in rhinestones and glass beads depicting musical notes, a bass
clef and a treble clef on the back of the jacket was a piano styled keyboard.
On the front of the legs of the wide legged pants were also keyboards made from
beading. Along with the pantsuit there was a black and silver Boa, black satin
kid length gloves that went to the wrist, and a white silk button down blouse
with a keyboard across the breast area with a very revealing bust line. Along
with a pair of open toed three-inch high-heeled pumps studded in rhinestones
forming piano keys across them.
"This was my backup costume
and I'll be wearing the identical outfit you're wearing. We also have a little
surprise planned. So get that perky butt moving and get dressed in that
costume." Joyce said
Damn did the clothes fly in that
room as we hurried about that room getting dressed. Linda was great to have
around as she did our makeup over for the stage. Frank had re-assembled the
stereo components that I worked so hard to earn the money for. Just as we were
ready to walk from the room he was testing it with a CD of David Rose's rendition of The
Stripper.
Joyce and I looked at each other and smiled deviously. We
both walked into the room seductively with the Boas and danced to the music and
teasing poor Frankie unmercifully as we danced to the music. He wasn't angry
but he sure was red faced and very attentive of how I moved to the music along
with a very noticeable problem. When the song stopped I ran over to the stereo,
shutting it down as Linda and Gloria applauded.
"I have an idea, we all
planned to do a duet with you on keyboards; so why don't you and I have some
fun?"
"Are you nuts? They'll throw
me out of the school for sure." I said knowing what she meant.
"I dunno, I think the kids
would enjoy seeing two women gyrate on stage. I know I would! " Frankie
said smiling wickedly at me.
"Oh and thank you kind sir
ever so much for letting your testicles speak for you." I said.
"Ah c'mon girl it'll be
fun!" Joyce said as I looked toward Linda and Gloria for help.
"It might be fun to watch, I
think you should do it." Linda said with Gloria nodding in agreement.
"See what you started?"
I said as I wrapped the boa around Frankie's neck and pulled him toward me
kissing him as he blushed once again.
"Okay girl slow down you're
not married to the boy yet." Linda said laughing with Joyce and Gloria
while Frankie and I turned beet red. I don't know what came over me as I kissed
Frankie. I've never been attracted to anyone like that but I sure liked it and
I didn't hear one complaint from Frankie either, before, during, or after that
kiss.
"Now go repair that lipstick
Steph and you go wash it off your face." Joyce said.
I took Frank's hand into mine and
took him into the bathroom in my bedroom with him saying, "Jeez this whole
place is yours?"
"Yeah but you can always
come back to visit me, you know that you'll always be my roomie." I said
as I washed the lipstick of his face.
"That was then, you
were…"
"A girl? Different? I've
been a girl all my life stuck in someone else's body. Because of a mistake or a
dare I get to wear the clothes and do the things I've always dreamed
about."
"You're also more confident
and more fun to be with." Frankie said as I kissed him again, quickly
wiping the lipstick from his face as I blushed from his complement. We spoke
privately for several more minutes as I re-applied my lipstick, putting the
tube into a pocket of my jacket. As we walked from the bathroom we held hands
that Joyce, Gloria and Linda quickly saw and smiled.
We left the rooms and proceeded
to walk toward the floral gardens just as I heard many instruments doing
warm-ups and tuning. I saw several very high towers that had been erected. I
looked at Joyce strangely.
"Those morons! Okay that's
one surprise. You're performing with the Eagle Symphony Orchestra. It's also
being taped for broadcast sometime next week. Don't look at me like that young
lady!" Joyce said raising a perky eyebrow.
"Yeah, sure, and you want to
do The Stripper?" I said as we all laughed.
"Yep and we're doing it too!
So sweetie, get those dancing feet on." Joyce said as I groaned very
loudly.
As we approached closer I saw
that a good percentage of the student body and faculty were already present.
Many of the Board Members had brought their families with many of the people
from the town. There were cameras everywhere and people pulling cables in every
direction imaginable. Getting closer people actually started to point and
applaud us with the Conductor leading the applause with over one hundred
members of the Orchestra. Damn was I scared! This was worse than being caught
in Mom's clothes by Dad.
At the stage Joyce and I were
escorted by Todd to the Conductor while Gloria, Linda and Frankie went to the
reserved seating area near the Headmaster.
"Stephanie this is Maestro
Franz Schurz." Todd said speaking to man perhaps in his late or mid
fifties years of age with snow-white hair. He seemed to tower over me and was
very muscular for a man his age with a face that showed strength and
determination. His smile warmed you and his professionalism scared the socks
off of you or in my case my pantyhose.
"Ah our prodigy, I saw your
tape while it was being edited and was very impressed. Your skills…your
technique is impeccable for one as young as you are. You have a presence about
you that I have not seen. Todd was contacted, as was Doctor Tweeds to do this
concert. The members have been eagerly waiting since they all saw you on the
telecasts with my calls to get them, our equipment all here along with all the
rental sound equipment.
Your charts are at the piano as
well as the keyboards and other instruments. I understand that you will
improvise on those so we will follow your lead."
Pardon the expression, but I was
floored. I thanked him for his kind words as he took my hand, clicked his
heels, bowed at his waist and kissed my gloved hand. Wow!
Todd escorted me to the piano and
kissed me for luck as I looked over all the charts for the performance and he
went to sit with the string section. I went to the keyboards first and checked
them both on their sound levels, I noticed at once they were similar to what
I've used before at home. A stage hand came out and outfitted my with a headset
mic as I set the synths and voices and did a few bars of Come Sail Away
by Dennis DeYoung and Styx. I stopped after the few bars as a
female orchestra member came to me saying, " The Maestro says blast it off
and we'll follow. Break a leg dear, we're all here for you."
That's what I did as I restarted
the song to be joined on the other set of boards with Todd smiling as I did
vocals. As we did the song I saw the audience filling quickly to beyond
standing room. Looking around I even saw the musicians having one hell of a
time as they played. We did a total of four songs by Styx; Show Me
The Way, Renegade, Come Sail Away and Mr. Roboto again all written
by Dennis DeYoung. We took a fast break after that set to a rousing
applause from the audience.
I remembered the good times that
Mom had played all their albums as we cleaned the house together. I guess I
really played those songs for her as I really did miss her. It was then I
looked out at the audience and saw both my parents applauding as hard or harder
than anyone. I caught the Maestro's eye and motioned to the Microphone telling
the sound people I wanted to talk, and then he nodded toward me.
"Ladies and gentlemen,
Havorford Academy and the Eagle Symphony Orchestra with Maestro Schurz welcome
each and everyone of you to this first ever musical gala. Please give these
musicians and technicians a hearty round of applause."
There was a thunderous ovation
that eventually died down with me resuming by saying, "I need to express
my appreciation to all my dear friends and schoolmates. Many of you thought
that this concert was going to be all long hair music well the only long hair
around here belongs to me and I like basically all music as you've already
heard.
Before we resume the concert
those songs by Styx were dedicated to my Mother and the next set will be
for my Father. Yes Mom and Dad I did see you sneaking in, did you pay your
eighty seven fifty at the door for those seats? If you did I'll keep it for my
next allowance." I said as the audience laughed with Mom and Dad waving at
me
The next set we did several MoTown
Classics from Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Temptations, The
Chilites, Marvin Gaye to the Supremes this time with Joyce on the
Keyboards. After the set we took a break as I thought about what next to
present to the audience that's when it happened. I felt a slight tap on my
shoulder. As I turned slowly I saw Mom and Dad with both of them smiling at me.
"Do you look good,
Surprised?" Dad said as he hugged and kiss me. This was the same man that
was supposed to be upset with me. Now he's acting like everything was normal
which surprised me.
"She certainly does look
lovely dear." Mom said as she too kissed me whispering that we would talk
later.
"Mom, Dad I'm…"
"We know but now these
people are expecting a show, knock them dead Stephanie. We love you." Mom
said as she took Dad's arm and went back to the audience.
We did a few more sets from
Broadway tunes including the opening song from the Phantom of the Opera.
As I played the opening chords to that wonderful organ solo Todd joined in as
the Maestros eyes went wide. I saw his baton point somewhere into the brass
section. The next I heard was the most marvelous melodious male voice singing
the male lead to that song similar to the voice from the original Broadway
cast. When it was time I sang the female leading voice as both the orchestra
and Todd continued to play the notes to the music. Looking back that song made
the event a smash and so did Arturo the man I sang the song with. At the
conclusion he bowed at the waist and kissed my gloved hand as I curtseyed to
him and the audience as they applauded.
Our next song was from Cats
with its major hit Memories. The last Broadway tune came from Gypsy
and that was The Stripper by David Rose. Joyce and I were so good
we received a standing ovation for our performance as seductresses in the
almost risqué number as we flirted with the males out into the audience. It was
then I needed a short break for a powder room trot. Oh bless that person that
thought of the intermission!
With each set we did we noticed
the audience seemed to just swell in numbers; with the musicians loving every
minute that they played. I took Joyce by the arm angling toward the Powder room
when I saw the lines; we made a beeline to my lodgings when I heard my name
being yelled and Mom almost running to me saying, "C'mon girls I'm going
with you." As she took Joyce's and my arms with her in between us, we
spoke briefly as we walked to the hall and going to my apartment.
"So this is what Daddy's
money is paying for? Not bad!"
"Sorry mom this was the only
room complete for me to move out of the other hall after last night."
It was then it all came out as to
how I got here. As Joyce and I told the story she laughed so hard she had tears
coming from her eyes. It was a good thing she went to the bathroom first or I
would have been cleaning up a puddle. We all walked back to the staging area
after repairing our makeup. We assumed our places but this time I used the
keyboard as a Harpsichord playing music of the Baroque period and the Chamber
music of Bach, Brahms, Beethoven, Schubert and numerous others.
At the conclusion for the day the
Maestro quieted the crowd by saying, "This has been most enjoyable for all
of us. My musicians were chosen for their talent and this day I have added
another musician to this orchestra and that is the young talented lady that has
been entertaining us all. She is a wunderkind the likes of which I have never
seen, Miss. Stephanie Carleton."