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 August 31, 2002 Kelly

   A short story by Nighthawk (NH@nighthawk.sytes.net)

   Inspired by Mike C, based on characters in his novel: "James" (Used with
permission) Characters and situations copyright by Mike C, 2002



   Chapter 7



   Laura arrived home a little after 6 o'clock Monday afternoon.  Laura and
her three younger siblings lived in a modest but friendly home on the south
side of the city with their parents.  Her dad was a policeman and her
mother worked part time in a grocery store to help make ends meet.



   After liberally applying Aveeno on her butt to soothe the burning, she
had supper with the family.  As usual, it was a lively affair during which
the family shared the news of the day.  As the dishes were being cleared
away, Laura brought out the portraits she and Todd had chosen as being
presentable for family viewing.   

   "Mom, Dad, I need to talk to you about a few other things that have
happened over the weekend."



   Hearing the seriousness in her voice, her mother told the younger kids
to scoot, leaving just the three of them in the kitchen.



   Laura explained she had lost her fast food job, but she had been offered
an opportunity to be a model.



   Her father was disappointed.



   "Laura, I see this scam all the time.  Girls are told they should be
models and then end up shelling out a few thousand dollars for a portfolio
and never getting any work.  We get complaints about this racket all the
time."



   "It's not like that dad," Laura said.  "I didn't quit my job, I was a
little bit sick this morning and I was fired.  But Kelly, she's one of the
owners of TKO, she called her lawyer for me, and..."



   "Did you say TKO?" her dad interrupted, "I KNOW them!" Besides Kelly's
contributions to the police safety committee, TKO also sponsored a summer
day camp for the less fortunate kids of Charlotte.  "If they're the ones
who offered you a modeling job, then I'm not going to worry.  They're
highly respected in the business community." Turning to his wife he said,
"I've told you about them before, remember?"



   "But Laura, what will you do about money until you actually start
modeling?" asked her mother.



   Laura explained how Kelly had managed to get her six months of severance
pay.  Her dad whistled through his teeth.  It was a hefty sum for a family
that just managed to make the month last through the paychecks.  Since
Laura had started work, she had been giving her parents a portion of her
pay to help cover the expenses, plus she was a frugal girl and had
purchased all of her own clothes as well as the six year old Honda Accord
she drove.



   "Mom, dad, this is an opportunity for me to get my education and make
enough money so I can finish school.  I'm getting enrolled tomorrow, and I
promise I will make you proud of me.  If it all works out, I will continue
to help here with the expenses, but I have to be honest and tell you that I
won't be spending much time at home anymore.  It's not that I love you any
less, but between school and work, it would just be easier for me to be
able to spend more time at the studio or at Kelly's."



   Her father looked at her mother.  The spark that had been missing from
their daughter's eyes for so long was back and she was charged with
excitement.  Both of them realized it was more than the lure of a career as
a model that had lit that spark but as open minded as they were, neither
was willing to ask about the obvious fact that Laura was in love.



   Laura's mom was more excited about Laura returning to school.



   Laura had always been a bright girl, but her disastrous affair with the
jock had destroyed her chances at a scholarship, and even though her mother
worked part time to supplement the family income, it was still a struggle.
They simply couldn't afford the extra money for university.



   "Just you be careful honey," her mother said.  "We don't want to see you
hurt again."



   Understanding this was their subtle consent Laura kissed them both. 
"Don't worry about me you two.  I'm never going to let anyone use me
again."



   With a deep sigh, her father asked if she would still be coming home
regularly to visit and maybe spend a night or two.  Laura had laughed, and
giving her dad a big hug said, "Of course I'll be coming home to see you
and the family.  I love you guys.  I wouldn't have made it through this
last year if not for your support."



   Laura went to bed early that night after making a quick call to Kelly
and a call to Todd to let him know she would be spending the night at home
instead of returning to the studio.



   "It was a bit of a shock to them," said Laura, "but they seem okay with
the fact I won't be living at home full time anymore.  I figured another
night in my own bed for their sake would help.  Promise you'll dream of me
tonight, and I will see you early in the morning.  I love you Todd."

   ~~~~~ // ~~~~~



   Laura woke up early Tuesday morning.  Packing a small travel case with
some essentials, she gave her mother a kiss.



   "Don't worry about me mom.  For the first time in a long time I finally
feel like I can have the future you wanted for me." Turning to her
sister she gently reminded her that her bedroom was still off limits. 
"Maybe if I end up getting a room at UNC, I'll move some stuff out and pack
the rest and give you a room of your own," she said laughing, "but that
won't be for a little while yet!"



   Her mother walked her out to her car and giving Laura a big hug reminded
her to be careful.



   "Don't worry mom," she said, "I've got both of my eyes wide open.  And
I'll be checking in on a regular basis."



   There were tears in her mother's eyes as Laura drove off.  Her
first-born was leaving the nest.  She hoped she would fly like an eagle.



   Laura's eyes were still misted as well when she pulled into the studio
parking lot just after 8 o'clock.  The home she had grown up in and had
been loved in was now part of her past.  She felt confident of the future
ahead of her, but as much as she would miss seeing her family on a daily
basis, she knew her destiny lay before her.   ~~~~~ // ~~~~~  

   Todd was extremely pleased to see Laura at the door and after taking her
travel case, he handed her a key.  

   "Laura Williams, I am delighted to share my home with you for as long as
you will have me." With those words, Todd led her up the stairs to what was
now their apartment and she unpacked.   

   Since they had a full day of appointments and errands to run, they
decided to take a quick shower first.  Laura had a mischievous smile on her
face as they stepped into the shower.  Placing her hand on Todd's chest she
pushed him back until he had no choice except to slide down on his back in
the tub.  Straddling him Laura spread the lips of her pussy with her hand
and though a bit embarrassed by her own boldness, she aimed a stream of
urine at him.  It quickly turned into a full blast and she manipulated
herself so she could spray Todd from his cock to his chest.  Todd developed
an enormous erection much to his own surprise.



   Her bladder had been full since she woke up, and as she blasted Todd, it
seemed like there would be no end to the flow.  Still spraying she lowered
herself till she was squatting right over Todd's stomach, drenching him as
the excess ran down his sides and into the drain.



   As the flow finally slowed she stood again and placed a foot on his
chest holding him in place.  With one hand she turned on the water setting
the temperature and then removed the showerhead bringing it down with her
as she knelt resting her butt on his thighs.  The showerhead had a built in
flow switch and after rinsing Todd lightly she grabbed the bottle of liquid
soap and started to wash his chest, moving in long stroking motions
dragging her nails across his hard stomach and building up a soapy froth in
his pubic hair.  Todd's cock was twitching with excitement, the head
turning a deep purple.  Stroking his soapy cock with one hand, Laura
lathered her own pussy and then using Todd's cock like a dildo rubbed the
head back and forth over her now blood engorged clit.  

   This sensation was too much for Todd, feeling his swollen glans scraping
first against a patch of pubic hair and then sliding between her slick
lower lips.  As she stroked his cock faster and faster against her cunt
lips to achieve her own orgasm, it finally became unbearable, and Todd
arching up in a spasm of ecstasy felt his cock slip into Laura who sank
down on him as she reached her own orgasm.  They both shivered in the
afterglow of the sensory overload.



   Laura finally pushed her way up saying, "Damn, that's hard on the
knees!"



   Todd laughed and promised next time he would get on top which sent Laura
into a giggling spasm.  They washed each other properly and after drying
off headed to the kitchen for breakfast.  To Laura's dismay, she watched as
Todd brought out two bottles of the `go-juice' and the same vitamins she
had taken at Kelly's.  At least Todd offered her cereal and whole-wheat
waffles.  Yet with a sigh, Laura passed on both and stuck to celery stalks
and a grapefruit.  

   They both heard the studio door open and Todd said, "That'll be Vanetta.
Kelly rarely makes it in before 10."



   "Todd, do you think my check will be at the lawyers today?" asked Laura.
"I don't want to seem in a rush, but I only brought a bathing suit, a pair
of jeans and a few pairs of panties.  I thought maybe I could buy myself
some new clothes today."



   Todd looked at her strangely for a minute, slapped his forehead and
said, "Damn, I keep forgetting this is all new to you.  Okay.  Clothes are
going to be the least of your worries.  Besides what you saw downstairs, we
have other rooms filled with everything from jeans to business suits. 
About the only things you'll need are underwear and shoes."



   "Maybe I can get Kelly to go shopping with me," Laura mused.  She pulled
on a pair of jeans and a t-shirt as Todd called the lawyer and then the
University.  

   "Okay, we can go now and get you enrolled and pick up your course
material," Todd said.  "First we stop at the lawyers."  

   They headed down the stairs to be greeted by a smiling Vanetta.    ~~~~~
// ~~~~~



   Kelly managed to roll out of bed around nine.  After "breakfast", she
made the bed, slipped on something comfortable and locked the house walking
to the studio.



   The walk was Kelly's respite from the hectic life.  For ten minutes she
could enjoy the world without feeling like it was exercise.  It allowed her
to breath fresh air and gave her a chance to meet and greet the mailman and
neighbors and shop clerks.  Driving to work was saved for rainy days or if
she was in a hurry.  Besides, the cell phone she carried could always reach
her if she was needed.



   There was a fruit stand on the corner just before she entered the
industrial park, and Kelly was friendly with the operator.  As she was
almost always a daily customer, he knew what she liked and would tell her
honestly what was the best and freshest, so it was rare for Kelly to arrive
at work without something for them to eat.  Fresh mangoes, passion fruit,
papaya and grapefruit would do it today.



   Kelly walked into a room of smiling faces.  Todd and Laura were sitting
with Vanetta swapping stories.



   "Good morning Kell," said Todd, who took the bag of fruit from her arms
and carried it to the kitchen.



   Laura kissed Kelly on the cheek and said, "Hi, I missed you." Kelly
blushed a bit but kissed Laura back and whispered, "Not as much as I missed
you."



   Vanetta said "Good morning" and handed Kelly her morning stack of
messages.  Flipping through them quickly Kelly pulled a couple of important
ones out and set them aside for first response.



   Since it was nearly time for a morning snack anyway, Kelly tugged
Vanetta away from her desk and all four ended up in the open kitchen. 
While Todd brought out the juicer, Kelly and Laura scrubbed the fruit Kelly
had picked up.  All of it was scrubbed and washed to remove pesticides. 
Some was placed in the draining tray to be transferred to the fridge while
others were sliced to add solid snacks to go with the mid morning juice.



   Todd had taken four large beets, six large apples and two bunches of
celery out of the crisper and was feeding them into the juicer.  Vanetta
crushed ice while Todd added eight carrots to the mixture.  Finally, he
peeled and quartered a large Spanish onion and added a bud of garlic.



   Todd stirred the mixture and poured out four tall glasses, putting the
remainder in a glass pitcher.  He quickly and efficiently cleaned the
juicer and placed the left over pulp into a bag for Delton's mulch pile.



   Finally, all seated at the table, Vanetta recounted for Kelly what she
had been telling Laura about the staff and environment at UNC's Applied
Health department.



   "She's going to love it in the Psych department," Vanetta said. 
"Everybody's afraid to talk to the psych students because you always get
the feeling you're being analyzed!" Vanetta was laughing as she continued
talking about various professors and the on campus activities along with
the pranks played.



   Laura was looking cautiously at her glass of juice.  The beets had given
the mix a deep red color.



   "What's the matter Laura?" asked Kelly.



   "Well," said Laura, "Nothing is really the matter.  I mean... I like a
garden cocktail as much as anybody, but I always thought they were mostly
tomatoes."



   Todd laughed.  "The name brands are, sweetheart, but the beets are
better for you.  Lots of natural iron and vitamins, it's really good for
the blood.  Another lesson learned from `doctor' Kelly."



   Laura tasted it and looked surprised.  "Hey, this is really good!"



   Everyone laughed and Laura pretended to pout.



   "I can't help it," she said.  "This healthy living is all new to me."



   Kelly reached over and put an arm around her.  "It's okay Laura.  We
know it takes some time to get used to, but trust me, in a few weeks you
will really see the difference and you will wonder how you managed to get
through life without it."



   Kelly went silent for a minute.  What had she just said to Laura?  ...
"Trust me." She thought of Brenda and her asking Kelly, "Do you trust me?"



   Kelly's thoughts were interrupted when Laura spoke up.



   "Todd's going to take me to the university in a bit after I make one
other stop, but I was wondering Kell if you would mind going shopping with
me this afternoon.  There are some things I need to get, certain things
that I don't want to be picking out with Todd waiting or seeing."



   Kelly laughed.  "Sure Laura.  How about we treat ourselves to a visit at
the spa as well?"



   Laura's eyes lit up.  "A spa?  I've never been to one."



   "You're going to love it.  It's nice getting pampered."



   "You've got at date," said Laura winking at Kelly, "Right after I get
enrolled."



   As they finished their juice break, Kelly headed to the correspondence
she had to deal with.  She said to Todd as she headed to her desk, "John
wants to know when he can deliver the gym equipment."



   "Damn.  I hate to clutter up the place with it and we still haven't seen
the two girls JulieAnn was talking about.  Tell him he can deliver it in
two weeks.  I'll just have to get busy and hope that JulieAnn has a good
eye."



   "I wouldn't worry too much about JulieAnn's taste.  I doubt she would
even have given them any false hopes if she didn't find them attractive,
though you could always call James and get his opinion."



   "Nah" said Todd.  "You're right.  They might be a strange group, but
they definitely aren't stupid." He stopped at Kelly's desk and giving her a
kiss on the cheek said, "Okay, if you need me, give me a call.  I'm going
to take Laura to Steve's and then to the university."



   "You two have a good time," Kelly said with a smile.  Laura gave her a
big smile in return.



   "I'm so excited," she said.  "I thought my chance for an education and
career was gone."



   Vanetta took Laura by the arm and walked with her towards the door as
Todd headed out the back door to get his Chevy Tracker, his "in town"
vehicle.



   "Laura," said Vanetta out of earshot of Kelly, "It might not be my place
to say, but I'm going to tell you anyway.  Todd and Kelly... they're really
special people, the world would be a nicer place if there were more like
them.  It's not often they get this involved in other people's lives.  I
know.  I was lucky.  My mom said the best way I can show them how much it
means to me is to get the best grades possible, and make the most of my
life and the opportunities given to me, so I'm going to pass the same
advice on to you."



   Laura looked at Vanetta for a minute and then smiled that open honest
smile.  She hugged Vanetta and said, "I know what you mean Vanetta.  I
thought this was all lost to me.  I intend to make the most of this
opportunity."



   Vanetta smiled back at her.  "Mom said you were the sunshine that was
missing from both their lives.  I think I can now see why."



   Laura blushed.  "I'm flattered, but really, I'm just a girl who was
lucky enough to meet them."



   Vanetta bit her tongue.  She didn't want to tell Laura her mom had
consulted the "Obi Man" after the incident on Sunday, and he had told her
Laura's arrival had not been a coincidence.  While Vanetta herself didn't
place much faith in the old Shaman, her mother still followed the old ways.
For the young kids in Jamaica, Obeah was more myth and folklore, but even
Vanetta had to agree there was something about Laura.

   ~~~~~ // ~~~~~



   Laura climbed into Todd's Tracker.



   "Nice" she said.



   "It gets me around town," said Todd, "but for longer trips I like my
Hummer.  This is just the right size so I can see and be seen and it's got
enough room so I can toss my equipment in the back."



   "Well," said Laura, "I like this."



   The first stop was at the lawyers where Laura signed all the required
forms swearing her to non-disclosure and waiving any future legal action
and received a check for just slightly over $10,000.



   Laura was hopping with excitement when they got outside of the law
office.  "I've never held this much in my hands at any time in my life,"
she said to Todd.  "God, I hope it's enough with my savings to pay for the
first year at the university."



   "Well, most of your school work will be off campus for the first year
anyway, so it's a lot less expensive right off the bat."



   "Oh, I know," said Laura, "but what if there isn't enough modeling work
for me to keep up the payments?"



   "Don't you worry sweetheart, I've never been wrong when it comes to
knowing what the camera likes."



   "Okay," said Laura, "I'll trust your camera eye," but there was still a
hint of hesitation in her voice.



   Todd pulled over to a nearby park and stopped the truck.



   "Honey, you're thinking about the wrong thing." Todd explained.  "I
think you are beautiful, but the jobs you will get, and I am sure there
will be a lot of them, aren't about your beauty.  It's more about how good
you can make the clothes look; they're the real stars in a catalog.  It's
also one of the reasons you need to take care of your body now.  Make-up
can only hide so much, so no more digging in the dirt for you Princess!"



   Laura laughed, "Yes my lord, I will obey.  Now can I play with your
royal scepter?"



   "What?  Here?  In a public park?"



   "Well," said Laura kissing him deeply, "if you act natural like you're
just taking a break from driving, no one will see me." With that said, she
ducked down and disappeared from sight.



   Slowly she undid his zipper and pulled out his rapidly growing cock. 
"Hmm," she mumbled from below.  "Somebody is happy to see me."



   Todd just gasped as she engulfed his cock in a big wet swallow.  He
raised his butt slightly as Laura tugged at his pants trying to get access
to his balls.  With them firmly held in one hand and the other putting a
tight grip on the base of his cock, Laura started to lick up and down the
sides with a wet yet coarse tongue.  It took only a few minutes before Todd
was bucking in his seat begging for release.



   Laura slowed her pace and bobbed up and down on his blood-engorged prick
with a calculated measure.  She knew he was close, but wanted his climax to
be really strong.  Swirling her tongue around the head she felt the skin of
his glans tighten ever more.  Wrapping her lips around the head she ran her
tongue back and forth over his slit trying to drive it into the little
hole. She could feel his cock twitch in her one hand that was still tightly
held to prevent him from coming while the other hand felt his balls shrink
down to a tight package little larger than a golf ball.  With a perverse
pleasure she slobbered all over the head of his engorged cock and started
to rapidly bob up and down and then released the pressure grip on his shaft
which caused Todd to buck in his seat as shot after shot of cum went down
her greedy throat not spilling a drop.



   Finally Todd slowed and his thrashing and twitching settled to random
spasms.  When Laura was satisfied that she had emptied him and captured
every drop she sat up, surprised to see tears in Todd's eyes.



   "Did I hurt you?" she asked with concern.



   Todd shook his head no.  He had no strength left with which to talk. 
Laura leaned back against her door and put her feet up on the seat, giving
him time to compose himself.  She sat quietly watching him as he slowly
came back to earth.



   "That... that was... that was so fucking good," he finally managed to
get out.



   "I'm glad you enjoyed it," said Laura with a smile, "But I'll bet I
enjoyed it more!"



   "Not a chance," he said.  "That felt too good."



   "Ah, but to have that kind of power over you... To decide when you can
come and how long to make the pleasure and agony last, that's the greatest
thrill."



   "Look," said Todd.  "I'm still seeping cum!"



   Laura bent quickly and licked up the glob forming on his cock head. 
Todd grabbed her and crushed her to him as he asked, "Do you realize how
much I love you?"



   "Yes I do," she replied, "You show me every single day."



   Reluctantly Todd pulled up his pants and started the Tracker back up. 
"We actually have a semi fixed appointment at the registrar's office," he
said apologetically.



   Registration didn't take long nor did it cost Laura half as much as she
expected.  What she didn't know was that when Todd had called and set up
the appointment, he had also arranged a good portion of the bill to be sent
to him.  They spent nearly an hour picking up Laura's course outline and
meeting some of her professors and picking up the textbooks and online
material she would need.  Though she was getting a late start on the
semester, she was quite sure she could catch up in a hurry.  She had been a
good student once and vowed to return to that status.



   After a visit to the main building where Laura got a chance to see the
portrait Todd had done for the benefactor, they headed to a small diner
Todd favored for lunch.



   "Doesn't this food go against all the health stuff you take?" Laura
asked.



   "Nope," said Todd, "I guess I'm a Buddhist at heart.  All things in
moderation."



   "Now that's a philosophy I can live with," said Laura digging into her
own lunch.

   ~~~~~ // ~~~~~



   Kelly had turned on a Bonnie Tyler CD after Todd and Laura had left. 
The music soothed her as she typed out replies to the morning missives. 
Other data she entered on her computer and with Vanetta's computer
programmed to share files, she had Vanetta proof and file them on the
office server.



   It was a quiet and peaceful day and Kelly was still feeling good from
last night.  She told Vanetta that a shipment would be arriving any day
from Buffalo, and put $1,500 in the petty cash box to cover the costs. 
Vanetta was used to these shipments as they occurred about once every four
to six months.



   "Make sure you tip the driver well if he brings it all in okay?  They're
having a rough time with a crack down in Canada, and I don't want my
supplier to think this is a waste of his time."



   "No problem Kelly," said Vanetta.  "I don't have classes today so if you
like, I could stick around here while you and Laura go out."



   "Thanks Vanetta, that's nice of you to offer, but Todd will probably
close up and just work out this afternoon.  There's not much on the go
right now.  Well, actually there is, but we need release forms signed and
after Todd prints up the Regan pictures, we'll be gone again.  However if
you're free tomorrow, it would be nice if you could be here as long as
possible since Todd and I have to go out of town."



   "Sure, no problem," said Vanetta.



   They ate a quiet lunch together and afterwards when Vanetta left for
home, Kelly logged on to her home account.  She was pleased to see a letter
from Brenda waiting for her.

   Dear Kelly,

   I was sorry to hear that Jules called you on the day I arrived back at
the Eyrie and I didn't get a chance to talk to you personally.

   Life is so busy right now that I barely have time to think for myself
before something else pops up.  But I would and will always find time for
you.

   In a way I think it was a smart move to drop your boyfriend.  Just based
on our "discussion" last Thursday, I think you are not appreciating the
finer things in life.

   I would like to discuss more of this in person since it seems there is
more to the story than what you have written me.

   As for Todd's new girlfriend, aren't Todd and you the best of friends?
Don't best friends share?  Look at my situation!  <G>

   And I honestly don't know why you are reluctant to pursue the change in
your relationship with Todd.

   It's pretty hectic here at Max's and I will be heading back to Regan's
Thursday morning.  I think I will be there for most of the month, or at
least shuttling back and forth.  I wish we could get together for a real
sit down talk, face to face.  Are you guys still planning to attend the
grand opening of Mueller's Wheel?  Let me know if you are, because then I
can plan on some private time for you and me to talk.

   Affectionately, Brenda



   Kelly filed the letter away.  She would have to ask Todd if they were
still going to the opening.



   "Damn," she said out loud.  "Time seems to be my greatest nemesis."



   Kelly thought over what Brenda had said.  Share with your best friend.
"Hmm... I wonder how Laura would feel about that," she thought.  Then as
quickly she shook her head.  It might work for the "James Gang", but they
were just kids.  And yet... there was no denying they loved each other, and
shared James.  Her thoughts were interrupted by the return of Todd and
Laura.



   Kelly was about to get up to greet the smiling couple when the phone
rang.  It was Jorge.  Kelly waved at Todd and Laura as she spoke with
Jorge.



   "Well of course I knew she would look good to you Jorge," she said. 
"That's why we haven't shown her to anyone else.  You are one of our most
valued customers."



   Jorge told her the pictures had arrived and he was smitten.  Laura was
just the kind of girl he was looking for and had called Mike in for a
professional opinion.  Then after being reassured by Mike, he had shown the
photographs to his marketing people.  The excitement had really grown, and
some wanted to start production on the new lingerie line immediately.  But
first Jorge had some questions for Kelly.



   "Yes Jorge, natural.  34B, no silicone in any of our models, you should
know that.  Yes, a student at the university down here.  No, not a scar on
her, and no tattoos." Kelly looked at the contract Laura had signed.



   "No Jorge, you know we don't allow our models to use any drugs.  Yes,
the pictures are very recent.  Last week.  Five foot eight," Kelly said. 
"120 pounds.  No the hair has never been colored.  Jorge... you are wearing
me out here.  What you see is exactly what you get.  She's gorgeous, clean
and natural."



   Kelly quickly scanned through her customer database.  "Jorge, in your
last catalog you used 78 of our models for your beautiful clothes.  You
paid over $100,000 for their time.  That was just one catalog Jorge.  Do
you want to know how much you paid for our models for entire year?"



   Jorge was busy blustering when Kelly said, "Look Jorge, you were the
only one either Todd or I thought of, and we thought of your lingerie line,
and how long you've been looking for the right girl to bring it out.  She's
a natural; you can see it in the pictures, that smile is going to do it for
you my friend.  She looks mature enough and yet innocent, but more
importantly, she is a totally virgin face.  Okay, twice, yes..." Kelly
fired up her calculator and started punching in numbers, totally in
business mode now.  As Jorge continued to ramble on about hours, Kelly kept
on entering numbers.



   "Okay Jorge, plus a waiver that she is exclusive to you for a year,
renewable with a 33-1/3% increase for each successive year as long as both
parties are in agreement?  All travel costs to be paid by you?  Okay,
because you've been good with us, let's try this.  I think we can talk her
into five hundred per for the first year, and if you supply the travel and
accommodations, I'll see if I can convince her to do the two big
conventions a year for free."



   Kelly laughed.  "You like that eh Jorge?  Well, I've gotten nothing but
positive responses from every model who ever worked for you, and customers
like you we want to make happy.  Let me run it by her and I'll get back to
you in about an hour."



   Kelly hung up the phone smiling.  Both Todd and Laura were waiting for
the news with their breaths held.



   "YES!" Kelly shouted.  "Full page ads, a special flyer at Valentines,
the Bridal issue and both catalogs."



   "Is that good?" Laura asked.



   "That's damn good," said Todd who was figuring in his head.



   "It means you will only work about eight weeks out of the year,"
explained Kelly, "but you will be the exclusive model for the lingerie
line. You will also do two trade conventions in the year, one in New York
and one in L.A., and you will do them for free, but for the first year
alone, after TKO's fees, it means you will earn over 60 thousand before
taxes!"



   Laura fell into the closest chair, her jaw wide open.



   "And if it goes as well as I predict, your modeling fee will increase
from five hundred an hour to six hundred and fifty per in the second year.
If you work hard and manage to stick it out for four years with Jorge, you
will be pulling in over one thousand an hour!"



   "By the time you finish the third year towards your PhD, my dear, you
will have earned..." Kelly stopped to punch in some numbers, "four hundred
and thirty thousand dollars!"



   "Oh my God!"



   "But" said Kelly, "for you to actually earn that just from Jorge, you
have to remain in pristine shape, and you have to make the clothes come
alive.  Jorge is aiming at the young newly married women, so you have to
make them believe they will look as good in those outfits as you do.  The
first year is already guaranteed thanks to Todd's magnificent photography."
Kelly smiled at Todd.  "But keeping the job will depend on you."



   "I understand," said Laura going quiet.



   "I might have been able to get you the same kind of money elsewhere,"
said Kelly, but not with the repeat work and you would have to put in a lot
more hours.  This way you only need to be on the job about two weeks per
season."



   Laura started to cry.



   Todd looked bewildered.



   Kelly understood and moved in close to Laura pulling the sobbing girl to
her chest while patting her gently on the back.



   "It's okay baby," whispered Kelly.  "You deserve it.  Every bit of
happiness you can get."



   Todd finally realized why Laura was crying.  He remembered the shy hurt
girl he had met nearly a month ago and how last week she had transformed
before him like the proverbial duckling.  She was still the same girl,
right down to her dimples, but her attitude had undergone a dramatic
change. He moved over to join Kelly and help Laura deal with her new
situation.



   An hour later, after Kelly had confirmed with Jorge that Laura had
accepted, and a call to Steve to check and formalize the contract that
would be sent via courier to his office, the three of them had another
glass of the juice Todd had made that morning.



   "How can I ever thank you two for what you have done for me?" Laura
asked.



   "By being as good for the catalog shoots as you were for me when you
weren't thinking about being a model.  Make Jorge's clothes come to life.
Get that second and third year rolling so you can go on for the fourth and
fifth when you will really be making good money." Said Todd



   "Earning your doctorate in Psychology so you can fix up my life,"
laughed Kelly.



   "Seriously though," Kelly continued, "You are now going to have to take
solid control over your lifestyle.  Stick to the vitamins, no sun-tanning
beds, always wear sunscreen when you go to the beach or plan to be outdoors
for any length of time, and don't cut your hair unless Jorge requests it
and then only if you approve.  Jorge won't be ready for you for about a
month at which time we will go with you for moral support for your first
week on the job.  That gives us a month to get you prepared and coached."



   "Uh oh" said Laura.  "It sounds ominous."



   Kelly laughed.  "It's not as bad as it sounds, you just need a few
lessons in posture and walking, and there are some female issues we need to
discuss.  But we can do that while shopping, if you still want to go."



   "Oh yes," said Laura.  Turning to Todd she said, "Promise you'll miss
me?"



   "Miss you?" he asked incredulously, "after this morning, I'm going to go
to the gym and build up my strength before I come back here for a well
deserved nap!"



   Laura laughed and to Kelly said, "I'm afraid that's one little lie you
told Jorge.  About me having a virgin face.  Todd simply couldn't make it
to the university this morning with out stopping for a blow job!"



   Todd flushed with embarrassment, but Kelly and Laura just laughed.

   ~~~~~ // ~~~~~



   The two girls headed off in Laura's Accord.  Laura asked if Kelly would
mind if they took a little side trip to her parent's house before they went
shopping and to the spa.  Kelly agreed.  She was curious as to what kind of
family Laura came from.



   Laura's dad has finished work and was home as well.  As they entered the
house, he looked up noticed Kelly and said jokingly, "Well if it isn't the
speed demon herself!"



   Laura looked perplexed until her dad explained that every precinct in
town had an autographed poster of Kelly in her safety gear, and he had been
at one of Kelly's school lectures about the importance of wearing safety
gear.



   "Why Officer Williams, how sweet that you remember." Kelly said with a
smile.



   Mrs.  Williams came into the room at that time and gave Kelly a big hug.
"So you're going to have my baby go back to school.  I can't thank you
enough."



   Kelly was starting to feel a bit embarrassed.  "Really, it has little to
do with me or my partner.  We offered Laura a chance and she took it. 
Personally I was glad to hear she planned on going back to school.  We like
all of our models to work for a higher goal.  Modeling is just a means to
an end in our company."



   Mrs.  Williams had insisted the girls sit down and offered them coffee,
but both Kelly and Laura declined.  Laura's mom looked at Laura and said,
"No coffee?"



   Laura laughed and said there were a lot of lifestyle changes she had to
make now that she was officially a model.



   "What?" her father asked.  "You've already got a job?"



   "Actually, it's a contract for a full year for Laura," Kelly said.  "She
has been signed to model exclusively for a client of ours." Kelly mentioned
the catalog and Mrs.  Williams recognized the company name immediately.



   "Exclusively for this catalog?  Isn't that going to cut into her school
time?" asked Laura's father.



   "No daddy," Laura explained.  "I'll only be working eight weeks out of
the year for them."



   "Humph.  I can't see you paying your way through school on only eight
weeks worth of work."



   "Actually daddy, I don't want to make you feel bad, but I'll make $58
thousand the first year, and if they renew the contract for another year,
I'm guaranteed a 33 percent increase."



   "Sweet mother of Jesus," said her mother.



   "Holy shit!" said her father.



   Kelly noticed a distinct family trait in the way the Williams' jaws
dropped, and smiled.



   "And" added Laura, "I wanted to let you know that I am now officially
registered as a student in the psych department of UNC."



   Mrs.  Williams grabbed Laura in a big hug and said, "I'm so happy for
you baby."



   "Thanks mom.  Kelly and I were just about to go out shopping but I
wanted to tell you both the good news first."



   "I'm glad you did," said her father.  "Now I know my little girl is
going to be okay, I'll sleep better."



   "I think it's wonderful what your company does for the underprivileged
kids of the city," Laura's mom added.



   Kelly was feeling less than comfortable with the praise.  She could
never explain to anyone why she and Todd were so actively involved with the
lonely and the impoverished children.  It was something even she and Todd
rarely spoke about.



   As the girls got up to leave, Laura's mom gave both girls a kiss on the
cheek and a big hug.  Laura's dad gave Laura a big hug lifting her off her
feet saying, "You make us proud hear?" Then with an awkward look held out
his hand to Kelly who reached over and gave him a kiss on the cheek.



   "I'm really glad to have met you Mrs.  Williams," Kelly said.  "I can
see where Laura gets her qualities and caring traits, and Officer Williams,
it was a pleasure seeing you again."



   "I'll call soon," Laura said as they stepped out the door.



   As they got into the Accord, Kelly lit up.  Her nerves were starting to
fray.



   "I don't need a PhD to see you aren't very comfortable with intimacy or
family situations." Laura said as she drove to the South Park Mall as Kelly
had suggested.



   "Don't get the wrong idea Laura.  I think your parents are terrific, and
they obviously love you very much.  It's not something I talk about, but I
want to tell you how lucky you are.  My parents sold me to an agent when I
was twelve.  I had no say in the matter at all and when I turned 14 I sued
to liberate myself from them and the agent.  He was not a nice man; let's
just leave it at that.  By then I was getting some good reviews and the job
offers kept on coming.  I shopped around for a decent agency and over the
next few years started to build up a tidy sum.  They weren't easy years
Laura, and I learned early on that the only person who was going to look
out for me was me.  There were lots of people who were willing to use me,
and being young and naïve, I didn't know any better but I was also growing
up.  I had missed most of my education so I started taking off campus
courses to get my high school diploma.  I guess you could say I enjoyed
learning and went right from that to a Bachelor's in Fine Arts.  Now I only
take a single class at a time because I do have a full life, but I'm well
on the way to a Masters in Business Administration.  Seems I have a head
for business," Kelly laughed.



   "I never realized," said Laura.  "But if you were on your own all that
time how did you hook up with Todd?"



   "Ah, now that's where life gets interesting," said Kelly.  "I had just
finished a cover for one of the monthly's when I got a call from my agent
asking if I would be interested in a special swim suit edition of a popular
sports magazine.  The money was nice, I was 18 and it would give me a month
in Jamaica, all expenses paid.  I had been in the biz for six years and had
never had a real holiday.  We were flown down to Jamaica via executive jet.
There were 26 of us.  24 who would be in the mag, and two alternates in
case someone got sunburned, stung by a jellyfish or something like that. 
It was my first time doing a high profile shoot and it was also going to be
my first time doing a topless shoot.  I quickly discovered most of the
girls who did these top-line shoots were pill pushers or `Snow Bunnies.'"
At Laura's quizzical look Kelly explained that a "Snow Bunny" was a girl
who snorted coke.



   They had made it inside the mall and had found a fresh fruit juice
specialty kiosk and with a tall fruit drink each they sat at a small
relatively secluded table.



   "So to continue with my tawdry tale," said Kelly with a smile, "The
magazine had us all booked into a fancy hotel in Mo-Bay which would be used
as our center of operations since we were going to be shooting at Dunn's
River and the famous beaches of Negril etcetera.  I didn't want to stay at
the hotel with the other girls and took a room at a guesthouse just outside
of Mo-Bay, and made myself comfortable for the month.  That's where I met
`G', and as fate seemed to have planned it, Todd was staying at the same
place.  I didn't know it at the time, but aside from the money being paid
to pose, there was a hefty bonus for whichever girl made the center spread.
So Todd didn't want to stay in the same hotel with the girls who would do
anything to influence the photographer.  Besides, having been to Jamaica
many times, he preferred the guesthouse."



   "I won't say we hit it off right away cause I think he felt I was going
to try some of the same stunts.  It was a week before he realized I wasn't
offering to hop into bed with him and he started to talk to me anywhere
other than on location.  He totally cracked up when he found out that I
didn't know about the bonus.  I think that's when he let his hair down and
let himself be who he really was and we soon found out we had a lot in
common.  He was the first man who didn't try to climb into my pants after
sharing a beer." Kelly smiled with fond memories.  "We went out dancing at
night and I found I could have a good time with him.  Though it was never
planned, and nobody would believe I hadn't slept with him to get it, his
one photo of me was chosen for the center spread.  I think you've seen it
in the dark room?"



   Laura blushed remembering how hot she had gotten looking at that poster.



   "Our paths crossed about a dozen times over the next couple of years and
we used to call each other just to talk.  We grew to be real friends, and
one day we were talking and I was bitching about how the agencies treated
the models like select cuts of meat with no brains.  Todd was getting
pretty tired of nothing but model shots and wanted to spend more time
taking quality pictures that didn't necessarily have a person posing in
front of the camera.  I had been real careful with my earnings over the
years because I knew one day the ride would stop and I wasn't sure what I
wanted to do next when Todd suggested I should be an agent.  Well we talked
about it for a few months and I convinced him we should start our own
business that would specialize in product advertising and handle models as
a sideline.  That way we could make sure that `real people' models we
wanted to specialize in would be treated properly and with respect.  As we
grew, we hand picked the best agents to handle the daily modeling
assignments, and we moved to Charlotte.  Todd is the only family I have."



   "What about Todd?" Laura asked.  "Doesn't he have any family?"



   Kelly sighed.  "It's not something I would tell anyone else," she said,
"but Todd is alone as well.  His real name isn't Ayres, or it wasn't when
he was born.  He's had it legally changed.  It used to be Vanden Ayres.  He
was born in Holland to very strict Catholic parents.  His mother was very
abusive and his father had a mean temper.  They emigrated here when Todd
was only seven and his life was pure hell.  His salvation came during a
grade eight class trip to a university campus photo lab.  He became
interested in photography and saved his paper route money to buy himself a
camera.  By the time he finished High School, he was earning enough money
taking pictures for the local paper that he could afford to pursue his
dream through university.  By the time he was finished he had already
established a good reputation and ended up working for an ad agency.  He
hasn't seen or spoken to his parents since he left High School.  It's not a
good topic of conversation with him."



   "Okay," said Laura.  "I won't mention it to him, but why did Jorge call
him a crazy bastard on the phone yesterday?  That kind of bothered me."



   Kelly laughed.  "In the inner circle of modeling, Todd has a reputation
as being one of the greatest fashion photographers of our time.  Jorge
tried to hire him full time for his company and Todd told him that he
couldn't afford him.  Jorge said you haven't heard what I'm offering yet,
but Todd just laughed and said that it didn't matter cause it still
wouldn't be enough, and that's the same answer Todd has given every company
since then who has tried to hire him full time.  So that's why Jorge calls
Todd a Crazy Bastard.  He means it affectionately though.  He's a good
client and all of our models enjoy working for him.  He's a bit strange
himself.  He was a top house designer and one day walked out and started a
home-based business where the average woman could not only go into the
clothing business for herself, but with affordable fashions that last.  In
ten years he has become bigger than Mary Kay or Avon in direct sales."



   "Wow," was all Laura could say.  "I never realized what a different life
it is for other people."



   "It's not so scary though," said Kelly, "Todd and I are exceptions when
it comes to family problems.  You've got good family behind you and that
will help a lot, plus you have the best damn agency in the world looking
out for your interests!  Now how about we get some shoes?"



   Kelly totally ignored the Sears Laura was familiar with, and steered her
to a high-class shoe store.



   "When possible stay away from any heel over an inch high," said Kelly.
"It will save you a lot of grief and varicose veins if you don't wear heels
other than for work."



   Laura was a bit awe struck by the attention of the sales attendants, and
after measuring her, the manager personally brought out samples for Laura
to try.  Various offerings of Amalfi and Munro and other fine Italian
leather slid effortlessly on her feet.



   An hour later and with three pairs of "must have" shoes for Laura, two
pair of low heels and a pair of sandals, all designed for comfort, light as
air and hand stitched quality they finally left.  The two girls headed
directly over to Victoria's Secret.



   "I'm not sure what to do about a bra Kell," said Laura.  "I don't like
wearing one, but I don't want my boobs all floppy when I get older either."



   "Well," said Kelly, "you're more blessed in that department than I am
but I do know what I tell all our female models.  If you wear a bra and
when you take it off your boobs feel like they've been freed from
captivity, you need to wear one when you are active, but if all you are
doing is sitting around, then you don't need one.  But, that doesn't mean
it has to be a uniform bra.  There are a lot of good support bras in here
that will make you look even sexier than you are now."



   Laura giggled.  "Can I get the kind that lets my nipples show?"



   Kelly laughed with her and took her to the back and knowing the sales
girl who was working, explained to her what Laura needed and that they had
to be perfectly form fitting and extremely sexy.



   Laura blushed, but it disappeared quickly when the girl measured her and
then returned with half a dozen different styles all of which were light
and extremely gorgeous.  At Laura's request Kelly stayed in the change room
with her as she tried them all on.  Two styles in particular really gave
Laura extra lift and support and cleavage, and Kelly called the sales girl
to see if those models came in different colors.  After selecting six new
bras, it was time to find some panties.  Kelly suggested high-rise French
cut with full cotton inserts.



   "Thongs look good on models," Kelly explained, "but for everyday use
they aren't as practical as a good secure fit.  It's like the low-rise
panties.  Unless you need them for belly baring jeans or shorts, it's just
a nuisance as they keep sliding down.  Better to settle for comfort."



   Laura insisted Kelly stick around, and that's when Kelly brought up the
thing that had been on her mind all afternoon.



   "Laura, I can tell you shave your legs, but how long can you go between
shavings?"



   Laura blushed and said she realized she was starting to show a bit of
stubble but that generally she could go for four days before it became
really noticeable.



   "Honey, can I suggest you stop shaving and go for waxing instead?  After
the first few times you can go for months without repeating the process,
and your legs will become softer for it and if you do it regularly, the
hair growth will slow down to nothing.  After waxing, less hair grows back
every time, and if you keep it up, eventually you won't have to do it at
all anymore.  I only get mine done once a year now."



   As Laura tried on the panties, Kelly brought up the other issue.



   "Laura, I hate to be the one to bring this up, but you're going to be
modeling a lot of lingerie..." With that Kelly reached down and pulled
lightly at Laura's tufts of pubic hair left exposed by the underwear.



   "Oh no." Laura wailed.  "I shaved it once to... you know... see what it
was like but it was so itchy when it grew back in."



   Kelly was shaking her head no, but smiling.



   Laura's face showed the fear and dismay.  "Not waxing!"



   Kelly's head bobbed up and down.  "Right to the fold between your leg
and groin.  Trimming the length will be up to you."



   Laura had a dejected look on her face and settled on a dozen pair of
assorted high cut panties as well as a silk camisole and matching boxers.
As she paid for her purchase, Kelly told her the waxing wasn't that bad if
done right, and by trained professionals.



   "You'll see sweetheart, as soon as we get to the spa.  Besides, if it
hurts I'll kiss it and make it all better for you."



   No sooner were the words out of her mouth when Kelly and Laura both
realized what she had said.  Kelly was the one blushing now while Laura
smiled with the thought.



   They sat in the car for a few minutes while Kelly called ahead to the
spa arranging two mud baths and a leg and bikini wax for Laura and a
massage to follow.  Since it was Tuesday, there would not be a long wait.
She then called Todd letting him know that she and Laura would not be back
till around 10.



   Following Kelly's directions, Laura got them to the secluded spa.  From
outward appearances it looked like a very large, well-designed and
maintained old mansion.  No big signs announced its presence and only a
small brass plaque at the gate said "Members Only," but Kelly just flashed
a smile at the security guard on duty.  She was not only a member but had a
second membership for any guest she wanted to bring with her.  It was one
of the last remaining exclusive women's clubs left in the Carolinas.  As
Laura drove up the winding driveway she realized how secluded this place
really was.  A very old and thick privacy hedge surrounded the property
backed by trees that further blocked prying eyes.  The lawn was manicured
and well decorated and the parking lot was behind the mansion.  It was a
short walk to the private side entrance, but long enough for Laura to
realize her old Honda really stood out amongst the Mercedes, Jag's and
Porsches.



   Getting fresh robes and towels from the front desk after signing in, the
two girls headed to the locker room which seemed much more like an
elaborate dressing room complete with recliners and sofas and a bar.  All
of the staff knew Kelly by name and greeted her like an old friend and she
introduced Laura as her very close and dear friend.  The implication was
not lost on the staff, and they fawned over Laura like a special visiting
dignitary.



   After changing into the gowns, leaving their clothes in the side-by-side
hand finished oak lockers, and taking their towels with them, they headed
to the common area.  They had no sooner settled into comfortable leather
chairs before a young blonde girl came in to take their drink orders.



   "I'm feeling like something fruity tonight Amy," said Kelly, "How about
a cold strawberry daiquiri?"



   "Fresh today Miss Kelly" said Amy.  "And for you Miss?" she asked
looking at Laura.



   Never having tried one, Laura smiled at the girl who was probably the
same age as she was, and said she would have the same.



   They barely had a chance to settle in to a conversation when another
Scandinavian blonde walked in and announced that Mistress Helga had
suggested a steam bath to open Miss Laura's pores before waxing.  Kelly
thanked her and asked what time Mistress Helga would be ready.



   "In about 45 minutes Miss Kelly" she responded and left the room.



   "Mistress Helga?" asked Laura with raised eyebrows.



   "Oh, I doubt it's her real name," said Kelly, "but she's the manager
here and runs this place like a well oiled machine."



   Amy returned with their drinks and a plate of fresh strawberries on a
bed of chopped ice.



   "The steam bath will help this drink feel like you've had two," said
Kelly.  "Suck it through the straw and you'll think you've had four!"



   "If this is going to hurt a lot, maybe I better have a couple of these,"
said Laura.



   Kelly laughed.  "It won't be that bad Laura.  Just think of it as
`training' for your chosen career."



   "Will you stay with me Kelly?" Laura asked, suddenly serious.



   Kelly could see the uncertainty in her eyes and reached for Laura's
hand. "Don't worry baby.  I'll be with you every second and I'll hold your
hand."



   They finished their drinks in relative quiet and headed for the showers.



   The showers themselves were something to behold.  It was like a giant
dorm shower with multiple gold plated heads spouting water from the walls.
Gold grate-like racks lined the walls holding the top name shampoos,
conditioners and natural hand made soaps.  There were a few privacy
curtains for those who desired it, and slip proof benches both in and out
of the line of the spray.  There were about a half dozen women in the
showers, but Kelly just took off her robe and hanging it up with her towel
walked into the room.  After a moment's hesitation, Laura followed suit.



   There were two women in a corner soaping each other's bodies barely
using their hands as much as their bodies.  Laura thought she recognized
one as the publisher of Charlotte's newspapers, but it couldn't be.  She
must be mistaken.



   Kelly saw Laura look and laughed quietly.  "It must be something about
communal showers," she said.  The ladies engaged soon moved to an area
where they could pull a privacy curtain across.



   "Not to worry honey, they just don't know who you are and this is a very
discreet club."



   They showered quickly, scrubbing each other's back before walking into a
cold rinse stall.  From there they retrieved their robes and towels and
headed for the steam room.



   Though Laura felt very comfortable being naked with Kelly, she was a bit
self-conscious walking into a room where the better part of all the clients
sat around in a semi fog of steam totally nude.  They had left their robes
in the small hallway that led to the steam bath.  Following Kelly's lead,
Laura had wrapped her towel around herself but was surprised to see Kelly
remove hers to lay it on the marble surface that served as wall to wall
benches around three sides of the room.  Many of the women were sitting or
laying on the higher of the two-section platform.  The cloud of steam only
offered slight coverage.  It was one thing to be in a shower with other
women as that was reminiscent of her junior high school days, but to just
sit or lay openly was disconcerting.  Suddenly it dawned on her that
shortly another woman would be looking very close at her genitals, and
stripping away the light furry covering from most of it.



   "Kelly," Laura whispered softly, "I'm not sure that I can go through
with this.  I thought I was prepared for this, but I haven't been naked in
front of more than a few class mates years ago, and then only for a few
minutes."



   "I understand sweetie." Kelly said.  "Try not to think of yourself nude,
but instead you are dressed just like everyone else.  Wouldn't you feel out
of place if you were wearing a bathing suit in here?"



   Laura laughed.  It did seem pretty funny and would attract a lot more
attention than just being in her birthday suit.  She settled back like
Kelly and just closed her eyes letting the steam open up the pores on her
body.  She was nearly dozing when an attendant came in and gently shook her
telling her that Mistress Helga was ready for her.  Wrapping their towels
around themselves and picking up their robes they were escorted to a
private room with a very professional and gleaming gynecologists chair.



   Laura disrobed and sat in the chair as directed by another Scandinavian
blonde who said she was to prepare Laura.  Kelly was sitting on a stool
beside her, holding her hand, when Mistress Helga entered the room.



   Mistress Helga was a pleasant woman with a heavy accent but the demeanor
of a professional.  She quickly explained the process and that it would not
be a hot wax removal as done in beauty salons, but rather a warm wax based
solution of herbs and other ingredients that would make the process less
painful and quicker.  It would also greatly reduce the number of times
Laura would have to have the procedure repeated before all of the hair
follicles were totally removed.



   "My dear," said Mistress Helga, "in ten years you will appreciate what
you start today."



   Laura nodded nervously.



   "Underarms?" she asked.



   Kelly said to give Laura the full treatment.



   Quickly and with the aid of the assistant, the solution was spread with
a soft brush to Laura's underarms and legs, right down to her toes.  As the
solution went on under her practiced strokes, her assistant applied sterile
strips of what appeared to be a stiff gauze material pressing it firmly
into place.



   With Laura's legs completely covered, Mistress Helga used a remote
control to electronically open the stirrups spreading Laura's legs wider
and wider.  Slipping on a pair of latex gloves, Mistress Helga applied a
different solution to those tender areas Laura needed permanently nude. 
She asked Laura if she had a particular form or style she preferred, but
Kelly intervened and told Mistress Helga that Laura did not want to
completely be bare nor did she want a fancy design but instead something
that could be easily covered by a small bikini brief.



   Mistress Helga nodded her understanding and applied the new solution to
the inside of Laura's groin, completely denuding her of any hair behind or
beside the vagina while leaving just a heart shaped patch which started
right above her labia folds and ended about three inches higher with a
growing width to a top spread of about the same size as the length.  More
solution was applied to the top of the patch right to Laura's belly button.
With the gauze firmly pressed into place, the assistant started applying a
layer of another sealant to the exposed gauze being very careful not to
spread it past the material.



   Finally satisfied, Mistress Helga said, "Well now Miss Laura, this is
the only really uncomfortable part of this procedure.  I would ask that you
remain motionless in this position for ten minutes at which time I will
return.



   Though she was in an awkward position, Laura was no longer
self-conscious about her current state.  Mistress Helga had been very
professional in her manner, much like a doctor.  For the next ten minutes
with Kelly still holding her hand, the two girls made small talk.



   "What I don't understand," said Laura "is why it will take two weeks to
shoot the catalog.  I figured it out and working four hour days, five days
a week Jorge must have a few hundred designs he wants me to pose in."



   Kelly laughed and explained that she might be lucky if she tried on two
outfits a day.  "It will take Mike about an hour and a half shooting off a
lot of film on each outfit hoping for that one special shot.  Don't you
remember how much time Todd took with you in the two outfits?"



   Laura remembered.  Doing a bit of mental gymnastics she finally said,
"Wow.  I never realized how much work goes into a catalog."



   "Advertising is the first and most important step on the way to a sale,"
said Kelly.  "Between Marge redoing your makeup and Mike wanting to change
backgrounds, I doubt you'll see more than 15 outfits introduced by you in
the fall catalog."



   "Out of curiosity," Laura asked, "why did you tell Mistress Helga to
leave my pubic hair in such a basic pattern?  It's really not much
different than what I had to start with, I would have thought something
more exotic would be called for."



   Kelly laughed.  "Styles come and go, but you want to look like everyday
people which is why you are forbidden under our contract to get any tattoos
or body piercing other than the single holes in your ears.  You can always
shave a pattern into the basics, hell you can even shave it all off in the
future if you like and you aren't going to be required for a shoot for a
few months.  Shaving lets it grow back in, but this procedure... It's going
to be permanent in a few sessions.  The really nice part is you won't have
to worry any more about razor nicks or itchy bumps.  Your legs will look
and feel so smooth."



   "I don't understand Kell." Laura said.  "If this is such a miracle cure,
why don't more women do this instead of shaving?"



   "Simple economics my dear.  A pack of razors costs less than five
dollars and will last you nearly a year.  This on the other hand costs $800
a treatment not including membership fees."



   "Oh my God!  I can't afford this!"



   "Relax Laura" said Kelly.  "Take this as a gift from someone who cares
for you."



   "Kelly, I can't let you do this.  It's too much."



   "Laura... too much is a relative term.  Why were you afraid of telling
your dad how much you were going to make this year?"



   "Well, you know," said Laura.  "It's more than he will make in a year in
a dangerous job.  I didn't want to embarrass him or make him feel bad."



   "There.  You see?  You're starting to understand and get some
perspective on what's too much.  Besides you're going to first have to save
up enough to pay for your education."



   "Okay, then I will graciously accept with my heartfelt thanks," said
Laura, "but if it's not getting too personal, can I ask you why you have
two full time memberships to this place.  I mean...  it's for women only.
Do you have friends you bring here?"



   Kelly dropped her head for a minute and then looked Laura right in the
eyes.  "I guess it's always been my wishful thinking that I could share
this place with a close friend, but in the four years I've been coming
here, you're the first person I have ever shared this with."



   Laura was about to say more but was interrupted by Mistress Helga's
return.



   "It is nearly time," she said.  "I know you are worried about pain, but
let me assure you that it will be little more than a slight stinging
sensation.  The formula is my own, and it includes special herbs that have
numbed your skin and dilated your pores loosening the follicles." She
checked the gauze all around to verify it had taken evenly and had dried
completely before she pressed on a button on the desk.  In less than a
minute, her assistant and another girl entered the room.



   "Now then, if you are ready..."



   Laura nodded squeezing Kelly's hand.  As the two assistants took their
places on each side of the chair, Laura asked Kelly if this really was
painless.



   Mistress Helga stood between Laura's legs and grasped the top of the
gauze in two firm fisted hands while her two assistants stood on the
outside of Laura's legs each holding a double handful of the cloth.



   "I'm not sure sweetheart.  I had my first ones done in New York. 
Mistress Helga has only done a bit of touch up work on me these last few
years."



   "Kelly..." said Laura with anxiety in her voice.



   "It's the first time that's a bitch," said Kelly nodding to Mistress
Helga.



   With a nod from their mistress, all three pulled downward at once.



   "Holy Fucking Jesus Christ!" Screamed Laura.



   As she sat forward in the chair the two assistants quickly and deftly
pulled off the short strips still under Laura's underarms.



   Laura didn't even notice this last bit.  She was looking forward at her
vagina checking carefully if it was still where she had seen it last.



   Her eyes were moist, but not as much from pain as shock.



   "You see," said Mistress Helga.  "It stings a little the first time
because there is so much to remove, but next time it will be much easier."



   Mistress Helga left the room as her assistants vigorously rubbed a cool
herbal lotion into the parts of Laura that were bright red.  Kelly herself
took on the task of smearing lots of the lotion around Laura's vagina and
soft belly.  With long deliberate strokes she applied the lotion using the
whole of her hands to smooth it in, rubbing well beside and past Laura's
exposed vulva and right to her butt.  As the assistants finished her
underarms, legs and feet they left Kelly to finish the job she had started.
Laura was no longer red and the stinging sensation was soon replaced by
arousal as Kelly's hands continued to slide back and forth beside her
enlarged clit now easily exposed in the hairless region.



   It was sensory overload.  Between the tension and anxiety and the
application of the wax compound and the removal of it to the constant
sliding of Kelly's hands over her sensitive vulva, it was not long before
Laura was breathing in short shallow breaths.  Seeing Laura on the verge of
a climax, Kelly extended her thumbs so that as she stroked she deliberately
pressed against Laura's clit.  Within seconds Laura was panting and with a
deep groan achieved a massive orgasm before collapsing back into the chair.



   Kelly continued to rub softly and gently slowing her motions down and
retracting her thumbs, though she was fascinated with the size of Laura's
clit and how it seemed to pulsate.



   Finally an embarrassed Laura grabbed her towel and threw it over her
head giggling.



   Kelly stepped back and took a seat again.



   From under the towel a quiet voice said, "Kelly, will you still respect
me in the morning?"



   Kelly laughed and pulled the towel from Laura's face.  She was surprised
to see a blushing Laura underneath it.  Giving her a gentle kiss on the
lips, Kelly said, "You earned my respect long before this.  You are a
loving soul and if Todd hadn't found you first maybe I would have."



   Pulling on her robe, Laura followed Kelly out to the covered patio. 
This area was reserved for the clients who smoked.  As soon as they seated
themselves, Amy was at their side.  She placed a tray of assorted imported
cigarettes on the table and lit the one Kelly chose, before asking if the
ladies would like another drink.



   "I certainly would," smiled Kelly and ordered another strawberry
daiquiri.  Laura felt she deserved one as well.



   As Amy walked away, Laura said, "You know that's the first time another
woman has touched me in that way, and the first time another woman has ever
given me an orgasm?"



   "Are you bothered by it?" Kelly asked.



   "No, just amazed.  It was so overpowering."



   "I'm sorry if I over stepped the bounds of friendship Laura, I think it
was just the heat of the moment.  It won't happen again."



   Laura looked at Kelly with puzzlement in her eyes.  "Why?" she asked.



   Kelly sighed.  "I'm not going to interfere with you and Todd."



   "Kelly Jennsen.  I swear you are the most difficult person to get close
to.  I've already told you that I told Todd about my feelings for you.  He
doesn't feel threatened by my attraction to you and before I met you Kelly,
I have never had any feelings for any other woman."



   Amy returned with their drinks and Kelly took the opportunity to grab
another cigarette.  When Amy discreetly left, Kelly looked at Laura and
asked why.



   "What do you mean `Why?'" Laura asked.



   "I mean why would you bother to explore any feelings you think you might
have for me when you have Todd?  I know Todd and he's a great catch.  I'm
sure from what I have seen of you two that he satisfies you in bed, so why
bother with me?"



   Laura's eyes misted over for a second.  "Because I love you Kelly."



   Kelly pulled Laura into a close embrace and whispered, "I love you too
baby, more than you know.  So much more than you know, but I can't take
anything away from Todd."



   Laura could see a soul in turmoil in front of her as Kelly settled back
into her chair.  Finally she said, "Kelly, can you tell me how high is up?
How long is forever?"



   Kelly looked at her with a confused expression.



   "Don't you see Kelly?  That's like Love.  You can't measure it.  You
can't limit it.  Just think on that for a while.  When I was with you
Sunday night, I didn't feel less loved by Todd, I just felt twice as
loved."



   They sat in silence for a while as they finished their drinks and then
it was time for Laura to shower off the soothing balm.  Out of habit or for
the sheer enjoyment of it, Kelly showered with her.


   To be continued in Kelly08