"Do you have any other qualifications than those listed here, Ms Matthews?"
The question was always the same. Her resume was not very impressive, and each time she heard the question, she became more aware of just how much being with Roger had cost her. It had seemed like such a great deal, his having money and not wanting her to work. Autonomy had seemed unimportant, and for the most part she had been able to do whatever she wanted. Not going to college was no big deal, and never having a job seemed like an accomplishment.
Her only job had been to make him happy. Often that involved sex, but she liked sex pretty well. Although it was pretty much his needs and tastes that were what was important, it was seldom really bad for her. Overall, she had it made.
Until, after almost five years, Roger had become tired of her. He had thrown her out with nothing. She was not actually married to him, and had no claim to his wealth. The ruthlessness that made him successful in his business was turned against her, and she was left with nothing. Literally the clothes that she was wearing and those that she could pack in a suitcase. She had enough money to pay for a hotel for a week or so, and could use a taxi if she needed to in order to interview for jobs.
Only that was all that happened. Interview. When they found out that she had no real job experience or even any education, she was told that there was nothing there for her. She had no marketable skills. And she was down to her last few dollars. She would have to walk back to her hotel, and could only stay there for about two more days.
It was with great interest that she heard herself say "Well, I'm told I give a pretty good blow job."
Mr. Stewart paused, looked up at her, with an eyebrow slightly raised, and said "Really. Do you have any other skills or abilities that are not on your resume?"
"Actually, I'm good in bed in general. I have a good figure, and I am pretty tight." She had not rehearsed this, had not even thought about it, really. The anxiety about her situation seemed to have pushed her, but having said it, it did kind of make sense. If she could get a position as a personal assistant or secretary that included being something of a fringe benefit in the sex department, she would certainly have job security. And job security looked better to her now than she ever imagined it could. Really the only area that she had received any compliments from Roger in years was in the area of sexual performance. Perhaps she'd be able to secure her employment that way.
She was starting to feel like she had not really said such an outrageous thing, that plenty of secretaries gave a bit extra for special treatment or bonuses, when Mr Stewart said "When you first came in and I reviewed your qualifications, I was sure that we would have no position for you. However, these qualities that are not on your resume, let's say that those might lead to some possibilities. Would you please remove your clothing? I would like to examine your assets without the interference they provide."
Melissa felt stunned, frozen. This was real. Her prospective employer had shown interest in her offer, and had made the reasonable request for her to disrobe. She looked at the door.
"No one will come into my office uninvited." Mr Stewart said.
Slowly she stood up. She looked down. Her face flushed with embarrassment, but it sort of seemed like she was more of an observer as she watched herself, in what seemed like slow motion, first remove her heels. In her stockings, she slowly unbuttoned her blouse, still looking at the floor. She removed it, and folded it neatly, putting it on the chair she had been sitting in. She was terrified. She then unfastened her skirt, allowing it to drop to the floor, then, deciding to fold it, too, she reached down to retrieve it. She looked up at Mr. Stewart as she picked up the skirt. He was looking at her, expressionless, and she looked away. She stood again, this time reaching around behind her back and unfastened her bra. Her full breasts bounced a little once they were freed, and quivered slightly as she stood there catching her breath. It seemed to be a little difficult to do that, catch her breath. She placed her bra on the pile of clothes she was making, though there was little effort to fold it.
After a moment, she removed her nylons, bending at the waist, reaching down to her toes. She almost lost her balance as she removed them from her feet, and that made her feel even more exposed than she felt already. She stood, folded the stockings, laid them on the pile, and took a breath. She then put her thumbs in her panties and quickly slid them down to her ankles. She deposited them on the chair as well, stood up tall, and looked at Mr. Stewart. She felt like she had passed some sort of test, though she was not sure whose test it was or even what sort of test. She did make eye contact, and that felt almost defiant. And she was terrified.
Melissa had crossed the line. She was stark naked in front of a total stranger. Her breasts were again quivering slightly. They were very attractive breasts, and they stood up pretty much on their own, which was somewhat surprising since they were not small breasts. She was proud of them. Her nipples had begun to get hard. There was a tightness there that embarrassed her some, and the more she became aware of that the more embarrassed she became. She again looked down.
"Please, turn around slowly."