Tina's Story Chapter 77 Charm School -A Gray Muzzle story
Tina's Story Chapter 77 The Charm School A Gray Muzzle story
Author's notes: Glad everybody seemed to enjoy the conclusion to the backyard party. I don't think I've seen so much discussion after any other story. Who'd have known peeing in the pool, and margarine as a sexual lubricant would be such interesting topics? The introduction of the Kendo character was well received also. In today's story, there will also be a new character, but one that we have seen before. This chapter introduces Tina's cousin Violet. Violet previously appeared in the 'Violet in Love' mini series. She is now crossing the bridge to become an official part of Tina's Story, like Nina, Gray and the Bad Kitties before.
It's another morning at the DMV, and the girls are in the break room at work. Rosa has brought in home made enchiladas, which smell wonderful. Nina has coffee, while looking at a book of baby names. K.C. is reading 'Cosmo' and eating a salad. Tina sticks her head in the door to check on everyone. Felicia approaches her...
" Mrs. Goldstein? Could I have a word with you.?"
Tina is caught off guard. Felicia has approached her like this before; and her problems have turned out to be real whoppers. She wonders what is on the agenda for today. They go to Tina's office and sit down behind closed doors.
"Well, Felicia, I hope you enjoyed yourself this weekend..."
Felicia smiles.
"Oh, I did! My sister, too."
"I hear you met a hot young man...."
"Kendo? Yeah. That's kinda what I wanted to talk to you about. Kendo called me. He invited me to a faculty party at Rutgers...."
"That's Wonderful! What a nice thing. I assume you said 'yes'. "
"Well, that's the problem. I've never done anything like that. I just know that I'm going to say or do the wrong thing, embarrass Kendo, and just look like a complete idiot, and Kendo will hate me, and my life will be over......"
Tina looked on Felicia with pity.
"I don't think any of that will happen" Tina replied "But I have an idea......"
When Felicia left, Tina got on the phone.
"Colleen? I've got an idea that you just might like......"
Saturday morning, there was an interesting gathering at Colleen's apartment. Four of the girls were there to get help with their 'issues'.
There was of course Felicia. She came with her twin Felicity. They were dressed in matching outfits from Frederick's of Hollywood. You could see through them and determine that neither of them wore undies.
Then there was Nina. Nina had left home early, and went to work. A mother at eighteen, she grew up fast. As such, she missed out on a lot of things young girls do. A saucy barmaid; in real life Nina was shy and timid. She didn't feel comfortable in social situations.
Then there was Violet. Violet is Tina's cousin. Raised in rural Alaska, Violet had a rough and tumble upbringing. Living in the outdoors, she adopted male habits in the rugged wilderness. When she came to the lower 48, she started dating women, and took on a kind of 'butch' look. Since she met the young writer Koji, Violet felt unprepared for dating guys.
Colleen greeted the girls at the door. Already lesson had begun...
"Good morning. Glad to see you! Welcome...."
Colleen greeted each girl in order.
"Ladies....did you pick up on the greeting? As the hostess, or as an older person, I greeted YOU. I offered you my hand. A firm, but not tight shake. When you greet a male, it's YOU that decides whether to offer your hand. You may smile, and nod, the tiniest of bow, if you prefer not to shake hands. Now, let's take a look at you..."
Colleen had instructed the girls to come in 'date' clothes. Lined up, she started with the twins. Looking them up and down, she began.....
"Hmmmm. I'm not sure matching is a good look. We GET that you're twins. You might want people to see you as INDIVIDUALS.
Colleen looked closer.
"I think you need to rethink your look. You want to impress a college professor? I don't think this is it. Maybe you should take a trip to campus, and see what the faculty women wear. You want to fit in. Sexy isn't it. If you go fishing with trout bait, don't be surprised if you keep getting trout....."
She then turn to Nina. Nina wore a denim jumper over a white tee shirt. It was not a maternity item. It was short before, with her protruding belly, it was impossible for her to sit down and not have her panties show.
"Dear Nina.....You are such an ADORABLE little mom....But style wise, you're kind of a mess. You've managed to do lewd and frumpy at the same time. Way too short, but it doesn't matter, because no one was looking in the first place. We'll do some shopping together. You need things that fit. You'll need some maternity things. Mostly though, you need to look twenty four. Not fourteen, and not forty four."
That brought Colleen to Violet.
"Where do I begin? Maybe with the purple Mohawk? Or the clothes? Let's see..midrift top, black tuille skirt, leather jacket. Is this a date, or a costume party? All those piercings don't help. We've got shopping to do here....."
"Ladies" Colleen motioned them to sit. "You're here because you're doing something really exciting- you're starting a new chapter in your life! That should be fun! But with new things, old things must be put away. Old behaviors, old costumes, old thinking. Now, let's have fun!"
Colleen had set the dining room for tea. There were little cakes, too. The ladies sat and had a lovely time, as Colleen walked them through conversation, table settings and table manners. All the while, the ladies needed to maintain an interesting conversation. It wasn't always easy. Nina had to be brought in to the conversation, Violet needed to be reminded what is...and isn't...polite, and the twins needed to work on listening skills.
After tea, they worked on party behavior and conversation, making small talk, showing interest, and body language. As the day wore on, smoothing amazing happened. Nina began to smile and talk; Violet started to act like a lady, and the twins could go into a room, and not cling to each other. Colleen saw to this, as she separated them for each exercise.
That afternoon, they went shopping. They went to Target, just to show that dressing decently could be done on a budget. Nina got a black maternity skirt, just above the knee, and a white maternity blouse. Violet got a cute flowered dress, which looked cute and feminine. Felicity got a short black dress. And Felicia got a jacket and skirt she could wear to the party. After shopping, Colleen surprised them with a trip to the salon where she goes, and they all had their hair and nails done.
When they left the salon, everyone was happy.
"I've had such a nice day!" Nina smiled
"I feel a lot better about meeting people" Violet added
The twins just smiled
"Not so fast, ladies" Colleen corrected "There's more. You have to pass your 'finals'.
The girls were confused. Finals? Like a test? Colleen just smiled.
Arriving back at the apartment, Colleen helped the girls dress in their new clothes. She helped them with makeup. Once they passed inspection, they were out to the car again.
"Where are we going?" Felicity asked
"To your final." Colleen grinned
The girls looked confused. The car pulled up to a local steakhouse. Colleen let them in on the secret.
"We have dinner reservations at seven. It is now six. You will go into the bar, and make conversation for an hour, Then we will eat."
"So, when's the final exam? Felicia asked
"This IS the final exam. Now, exit the car like ladies. Remember, I'm watchig EVERYTHING....Now, try to have fun.!"
Which they did. Each girl, with a little help made conversation for an hour. They had a lovely dinner. They all managed to master the silverware, make conversation, keep their legs together, and not talk with their mouths full. As they got up to leave, everyone was happy. The girls had a great time, feeling closer to each other, and to Colleen.
"So, Colleen did we pass?" Violet inquired
"Yes, you all pass." Colleen replied, with obvious pride
"So, is this like the end? I love you guys...." Nina added with a little sadness
They all had a group hug.
"We can do this again...if you like." Colleen offered
Everyone agreed that this would be a good thing. Then the ladies said their farewells, and went their separate ways.