FORCE of NATURE

Chapter 7

Big Step and Meddling Mother

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Tina made her way back into the fitting room smiling with the residual blush from her brunette friend’s overt appreciation for her choice of dress.  She paused in front of the tri full-length mirror and ran her hands down the sides of the navy satin material.  The dress was cut well above the knee, glove fit; the sweetheart neckline drew attention to ample cleavage, the spaghetti straps hung delicately over her ivory shoulders, and the ruched detail was elegant in its design.  The blonde executive smiled slyly at her reflection with a feeling of desirability that felt wonderful. 

Bette had watched Tina retreat to the fitting room and couldn’t imagine a finer backside view as the sight of the blonde’s elegant stride hugged by the silk dress.  A wave of sensual response washed over her; no way, she thought to herself, could she sit idly by and leave Tina to go anywhere looking that sexy unescorted.

The brunette quickly rationalized that she would offer her companionship as a friend to spare the vulnerable blonde unwanted advances that would undoubtedly make her friend even more uncomfortable during the mandatory evening out.  Yes, she quickly concluded, it is my duty as a friend to keep the immoral majority away from the blonde in the sexy blue dress.

Satisfied with her resolve, Bette stood from the lounge chair and stepped towards Tina who was coming from the fitting room dressed in her casual clothes and wearing a happy smile.  The brunette’s heart skipped a beat with the genuine lighter look of Tina’s hazel eyes.  The blonde appeared to be missing the weight of sorrow that normally bordered her expressions. 

The sales associate had Tina’s dress behind the main counter waiting for the blonde executive.  Bette fell in step with Tina walking the length of the boutique to finalize the purchase.

“So…” Bette began. “Are you happy with the dress?”  She asked with a sideway glance toward the blonde noting the happy smile broaden and the surge of ‘happy’ response within herself.

Tina answered with a quiet laugh.  “Oh yeah….” She glanced over at Bette.  “Thank you for bringing me here, I imagine you cut off hours from my search…” She made a small gesture with a wave of her hand as they approached the counter.  “This is a great boutique.”