Part 2 - The Mall
We arrived at the mall, and mother instantly proceeded to make me regret accompanying her.
"Let's first go to the kitchen section because I've been meaning to buy a new Crockpot for the longest."
I barely knew what a Crockpot was, but I followed her around the store and listened to her rabble on about this and that.
My mother was wearing a white summer dress that came down a little below her knees, and sandals that complimented her recent pedicure. She also put on a bright, vibrant red lipstick that matched her red toenails, and for some reason, the red lipstick had me imagining what it would be like to feel her lips pressed against -
Why am I sexualizing my mother so much recently? First the black heels, then the sandals at dinner, and now this. I was becoming a pervert that would vindicate all of Freud's theories.
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We eventually made our way to the shoe department, and it felt like my brain was going into overdrive. I knew I should've rubbed one out before accompanying my mom on this trip.
"Alright honey, I'm going to try some shoes on, I'll text you when I'm done."
"No that's okay mom, I'll hang out with you while you try shoes on."
"You have just been on your best behavior today. Maybe your ex-girlfriend left you with some good manners after all," my mother said giddily as she danced towards the shoe section, "okay, let's shop!"
After picking out three different pairs of expensive heels, my mother sat down in a chair and called a sales associate over.
"Can I get these shoes in size 8.5?"
"Why of course mam, I'll be right back."
The sales associate looked like he was around my age, just out of school. I wondered how a 24 year old could afford to do anything with the paltry salaries they pay sales associates. The sales associate was on the shorter side, about 5'7, and was thin but not skinny. Just an average build.
"Hello mam, we had only two of the heels in your size. The third we only have in a 7 and a 10."
"That's okay, I'll just be checking out these two then." My mother then proceeded to remove her sandals and offer her foot to the sales associate.
The sales associate put the first pair of heels on my mother and had her walk around to confirm she liked the fit. While my mother was walking, she banged her foot against the display table, hitting her little toe.
"Son of a bitch! Ouch!" My mother yelled out.
The sales associate ushered my mother back to her seat, and hurriedly removed the heels.
"If you don't mind mam, I can massage your toe for you to relieve the pain."
"What?" I thought to myself. I may not be privy to what services shoe salesmen typically offer clients, but I was fairly certain this was crossing a line.
"Oh yes please, pressure would definitely help alleviate some of this pain," my mother said as she presented her foot to the sales associate.