My skin felt strangely hot, even the silky fabric,though cool, didn't seem to lower my temperature any. I stuffed the brawith a couple of small chiffo... scarves, put the nightgown on, then therobe. In the bathroom, I carefully examined the cosmetics there; unstoppering,and smelling the perfumes; extending the lipsticks out of the tubesuntil I found one that was bright scarlet. Sitting down at the mirror, icarefully applied it to my lips, blotting my lips with tissue as Iapplied layer after. .. she had made her mind up ... tomorrow ... tomorrow he would be surprised, she thought.Dinner was as lovely as any she could have imagined for a prom or any other fancy date. The service was impeccable, and she felt so grown up, dressed to the nines wearing one of her new outfits, Max doting on her like a queen. It was all so heady. As they took the long drive home, she was so comfortable, so happy, she leaned against him, almost nodding off, happier than she remembered being in a while. It. Most of the patrons were wanna-be bad asses who talked the talk but ran out before the walk began. One particular night I was keeping company with an old friend, he and I were the only people in the place and by 11pm we were hitting the shots and waiting for Midnight when I could kill the lights and close up. Next thing you know one of those wanna be types walks in with this chubby big titted piglet in tow, he's not happy with the wench and she's 3 sheets to the wind and wobblin'. I set them up. He moved off a little slowly, maybe checking me out as I got in andstarted the car. My first adventure seems to have gone off without ahitch. I enjoyed the flirting and the walk. I was surprised how theseheels weren't a bother. Cheryl had said the money would be well spent,$425 for a pair of shoes? The affect on my posture was a good thing andI liked seeing my reflection in the storefront as I'd walked past.Window-shopping hadn't been important before.I now understood the term 'passing' that I.