Chapter 3
Conflicting emotions swarmed Vickie. Fear and confusion were intense. Before today she could be described as the sky diver who held the door of the plane, white knuckled, and never let go out only to reach land in the same manner she left it, by plane. But now, she had jumped and her heart pumped with excitement. She knew that she was taking a chance, but she also knew that for the first time in her life she felt total excitement. She just hoped that she would be able to pull the chord in enough time to avoid disaster.
That evening, she returned to the store and was happy to see the same teenage girl was working. The girl recognized her immediately and said "You look terrific, I bet you were the hit of the day."
Vickie smiled and thanked the girl, asking if she could help her pick out some more clothing. "That's what I get paid for", replied the girl, "although, for you, I'd do it for nothing."
That remark caused Vickie to blush but she liked the attention. For the first time, Vickie really looked at the girl. The name tag that was pinned prominently on her ample chest had PAM typed on it. "That's very kind of you, Pam", said Vickie and Pam told her to wait while she selected some outfits.
Vickie tried on many blouses as well as more slacks. Pam's comments were helpful as Vickie found herself in a buying frenzy. One blouse that Pam had her try on was quite sheer. When Vickie looked at herself in the mirror, she was shocked and commented that she could never wear it. Pam replied that with a fancy bra, it would be both provocative and a confidence builder. Vickie asked what she meant and the young girl said, "This blouse says that I'm a lady, I'm beautiful and I'm proud of it. You, dear customer and this blouse are made for each other."
While Vickie added a few bras that complemented the sheerness of the blouse, Pam brought her some skirts to try. Vickie didn't even own a skirt that showed her legs, so she felt apprehensive and awkward about trying on even the most modest of skirts. When she stepped out of the changing room, Pam immediately said that she looked great.
Vickie stared at herself in the mirror, twisting one way then the other as she looked at the skirt. It fell just at the very top of her knees and was quite modest. Pam stood to the side and grunted.
"What's the matter?", Vickie asked.
"I hope you don't mind me saying this but if I had legs like yours, I'd never wear a skirt like that."
"I knew it was too short", replied Vickie.
"Too short!" exclaimed Pam, "Too short, It's not short enough. Do you mind if I tell you what I think?"
"You have so far, so don't stop now." said Vickie.
"Well, Miss, Miss..." Pam said searching for a name.
"Vickie"
"Well, Vickie, I get many women who really look good in our designs but you look terrific, absolutely terrific. Here try on this skirt."
Vickie took the garment and in minutes exited the dressing room, wearing a black skirt whose hem rested a good three inches above the knee.
"Wow" was all Pam could say.
"I could never..."
"Wow, If I had legs like yours, Vickie that's the longest skirt I'd ever wear. Here try this."
Vickie reappeared wearing a skirt so short that she felt the need to keep pulling down the hem.
"I could never wear this in public, Pam, it's way too short."
Pam was staring at Vickie's legs and said "You walk down the street in this and every man and woman will stare, you might even cause an accident. You're right, you couldn't wear this in public but maybe for that right man, that right moment, maybe.... Do you mind me asking, what type of work do you do?"
"I'm a high school teacher"
Pam laughed and said "I'd have a school full of grateful boy students if I could talk you into wearing the short one."
Pam looked at the teacher wearing the short skirt and said "You could wear the other one, though."
Vickie picked up the longer of the two remaining skirts but Pam interrupted, "You can safely wear that one but if you want the boy's attention wear the other one. Hell, you'd have my attention."
For the second time that evening, Vickie blushed and she thought of her secret e-mailer and purchased all three skirts along with some slacks, blouses, including the sheer one and some bras.
The next day, Vickie wore a new blouse and new slacks to school. When sixth period came she didn't hide as before but greeted them at the door, just the way the old Miss Roach did. She did notice that she got more greetings than normal, genuine greetings as if they really cared. Joann stopped and looked at her teacher and then suddenly thrust her hand up towards Vickie's breast. Vickie jumped a little but all Joann did was retrieve a loose thread from Vickie shoulder.
"you scared me." said Vickie.
"Sorry, I just figured..."
"I know, I'm sorry, I just thought for a second that.." and Vickie stopped mid sentence.
Joann smiled at her teacher, took a step into class before stopping again and in a soft voice said "That's a nice thought, though."
Vickie blushed and wondered as Joann went into the room.
The trig class went smoothly, as usual, but not as many heads were lost in computer screens. Vickie seemed to think that her students were looking at her far more than normal. Vickie assigned the problem of the day and sat at her desk with anticipation.
A knock came at the door and Mr. Williams entered. He asked some stupid question about when the next teacher's meeting was scheduled but his eyes never left Miss Roach's chest. Vickie's hand went to top button of her blouse. She clasped it tighter, even though it was already buttoned, apparently nervous from her neighboring teacher's leers. Mr. Williams sensed her defensiveness, thanked her and left.
Vickie released her clothes line grip and went to her mail. She waited, knowing her admirer would send her a message and was rewarded with a new e-mail.
Dear Miss Roach,
You look incredible just as I knew you would. The bumbling Mr. Williams also seems to agree. I thought his eyes would bore a hole in your blouse, but I can't blame him. As I look around the room, all the students are busy staring at their screens and I want one more quick look at my beautiful, math teacher. Miss Roach, could you please stand. Just for ten seconds, stand right at your desk so I can soak in your beauty one more time.
SIXTH PERIOD TRIG
Vickie, obediently stood, facing the class and didn't even try to discover who was looking. She stared at the ceiling and slowly counted to ten before sitting.
A new e-mail followed.
Dear Miss Roach,
Thank you. You are indeed beautiful. Your wardrobe could be enhanced significantly if you would just undid one more button on your blouse. This would not cause any of your cleavage to be visible but would rather give the impression of you having more confidence in your appearance. Remember, Miss Roach, I would never, knowingly, give you bad advice.
SIXTH PERIOD TRIG
PS: The next time Mr. Williams or any other ogler stares at you, do not try to cover yourself. You are beautiful, your are sexy and you are confident.
Vickie finished reading the message and slowly slipped her fingers to that top button and popped it out of its confining hole and then even though he did not ask, she stood, stared at the ceiling and again counted to ten before sitting down again.
The days passed and Vickie's inhibitions seemed to melt away. She treasured his e-mails but with a sense of dread. She sincerely hoped that he wouldn't push his control over her to unacceptable levels because she feared that she might not be able to refuse.