The Internship Chapter 3

7 hours later I was driving home. I was still on cloud nine! I did it I finally have my foot in the door of a great corporation. It was a promising start. I called my parents. I was so excited!

My parents were as proud of me as I was. Even if my employment lasted only 12 to 15 months I could save a lot of money. Living on-site and having my own place was very appealing. I kept thinking about how to use this opportunity to my advantage. I wanted to ensure I would get as much out of it as I could.

Monday morning I was back at the coffee shop, slinging drinks for everyone. I did it with a smile on my face that wouldn't go away. The manager Kerri couldn't help but notice my happy-go-lucky attitude.

Jack! Can I see you in my office?

Just a minute! I said. I finished the order.

What's up, Kerri?

You seem awfully happy today! I take it, your trip went well?

I'm just waiting on a background check before they can officially offer me the job! I said.

I'm very happy for you, Jack ! I know you worked your ass off finding a job. I hate to see you leave! Just give me some notice if you can. It's going to be tough to replace you!

Thanks Kerri!

It was radio silence for over a week. 10 days after my trip I had a package slip in my mail box to pick up a parcel. I went to the Post office and there were two good size boxes addressed to me from the Seirens Group. I took them home and walked around them for at least a minute. I was shocked to see two boxes.

As I started cutting the tape my phone buzzed. It was a California area code. I answered it.

Hello!

Did you get it? Did you open them?

It was Sheila.

I was just about to open them when you called! I said.

Put me on speaker! Sheila said.

Okay.! Just a second!

I opened the first box it was loaded with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, a 3 step moisturizer system. There was a massage wand with several attachments. There was also a prototype 7 blade razor with extra cartridges with a special slow grow shaving gel. Lip moisturizer treatment kit. At the very bottom of the box was a gift-wrapped box.

What is all this? This is too much! I exclaimed.

Nonsense! Sheila said. These are some of the products we make! The shave get and razors are a prototype, it's going to be coming out next year. It all part of our new unisex self-care line!

There's gotta be a thousand dollars worth of products in here! I said.

Close to 2500 dollars actually! Sheila said.

Did find my gift? She asked.

I see it. I was just about to open it.

Open it! I hope you like it! It's a prototype type too! I love mine!

I opened it up. It was a brand new laser hair remover. The label said safe for all skin areas including intimate areas!

It's a hair remover! I said.

It is! It's the best one ever made! It's salon quality! I've been using mine for 6 weeks and I barely have any hair on my body! I love it! You will too trust me! Sheila said.

If you say so! I don't have a lot of body hair as it is. I said.

Everyone in California removes their body hair! That's how we stay comfortable in the summer. Sheila said.

I'm looking forward to trying it! I said. (Maybe my armpits) I thought to myself.

Open the the other box! She said. Just be careful cutting it open.

I cut the tape carefully. It was packed tightly with leotards, leggings and 4 sports bras. A bunch of half length tank tops and two women's one piece swim suits one white the other light blue. The clothing colors were black, white, purple and light blue. There was also a purple yoga mat and purple fitness bag.

Sheila, these are really nice! But their women's clothes!

This is part of our new unisex fitness line. More and more men are wearing unisex fashions than ever before, even sports bras! Besides you have to have something to wear to the fitness center. We exercise daily here. This way you'll fit in on your first day! Sheila said.

Thank you! I said.

I recommend using Secret invisible antiperspirant and body spray so you don't stain your fitness clothes! Sheila said.

This is great! Thank you! I'll try them on tomorrow! I said.

In the bottom of the box you'll find four DVD's. Those are our workout routines and yoga routines. Practice up, I want my new workout partner ready to go when you join us!

I'm looking forward to it! I said.

Jackie, I gotta go! Send me a selfie! I can't wait to see how cute you look! Byeee!!! Her voice sounded musical!

I was a combination of confused, dumbfounded and appreciative of the supplies. As I looked more closely at the new things at my feet I started to realize they were the same exact products I was using in the hotel. As I laid out the clothes on my bed and envelope fell out.

Jackie,

I want you to know I really enjoyed meeting you. I haven't been out since my engagement ended. I know we are supposed to be professionals. I just wanted you to know I appreciate you listening to me like a friend! I haven't been able to talk to anyone about it. You're different and special. I hope we will become friends. Thanks for listening.

P.S. don't cut your hair!

Your friend,

Sheila

I felt something for Sheila. I knew I shouldn't because it is work related. But we didn't do or say anything that was improper. But there was something between us. Maybe it's the loneliness we both share. A need for companionship, I'm not sure.

Something was stirring inside me and it wasn't the clothes or the supplies. The new clothes were very soft and silky. As I finished hanging up my new things I couldn't stop thinking about the hotel pajamas. I haven't thought about them since I left California.

It was 6:30 pm. The mall didn't close until 8 pm. I drove to the mall to shop for some satin pajamas. I went into Macy's. I went straight to the men's department. Looking for the DKNY brand of pajamas I wore at the hotel.

The men's department didn't have DKNY for pajamas, just shirts, suits and slacks. A saleswoman from the women's department saw me hunting through the men's department looking confused.

Can I help you honey? Her name tag said Grace.

Hi Grace! I was on a business trip about two weeks ago. I was staying at this hotel. They provided me with the most comfortable pajamas I ever slept in. I couldn't find them online anywhere.

What brand? She asked

DKNY, size 6, white satin.

What's your name sweetie?

Jack.

Jackie, honey, those are women's pajamas. She said softly. I have some right over here.

I blushed!

Don't be embarrassed, Jackie! You'd be surprised how many men buy women's clothes. It's more common than you think. Especially the panties!

Right this way girlfriend! Grace said.

Before I knew it, I was immersed in girl land. She led me directly to the rack with the pajamas I asked about.

What colors were you thinking about? White maybe black.

White is good, but I think light blue is your color. Here try these! She handed me the light blue set. Ohh! You should wear a cami top with them. Here you go! Grace said.

She led me to the dressing room. I tried everything on. Size 6 fit perfectly. The long sleeve top and pants felt great against my smooth hairless body. I looked into the mirror. My face didn't have hardly a whisker my permanent 5 o'clock shadow wasn't visible at all. I haven't shaved in 3 days. I used to shave twice a day.

I dare say, my face looked a bit feminine. I didn't really care. I hated shaving. I put my clothes on and came back out.

Well? Grace asked.

I'll take the white and the light blue one with the cami tops. I said.

Can I show something? Grace asked.

Sure! I said. There wasn't anyone around.

These are two for one this week, if you're feeling adventurous. These are baby doll nighties. They are super comfortable. I sleep like a baby in these. I don't have it in blue but I have pink and white in your size.

Do you want to try one on? She asked.

Is that okay? I asked.

Sure! These are popular with all my customers, gender not withstanding! They come with matching panties too!

I couldn't believe I was trying on a nightgown! I wasn't sure what came over me but as soon as I put it on, I didn't want to take it off!

I just spent 200 dollars on four sets of pajamas. I was thrilled and embarrassed about buying them.

Ohh! I forgot! You can get 6 pairs of panties for 10 dollars with a 200 dollar purchase.

Okay,if you help me, I don't know anything about panties.

Happy too! Grace said.

I ended up with 2 thongs, black and Red. 2 boy shorts, pink and white, and two bikini style panties light blue and white.

As I paid for everything, she smiled at me. You're going to sleep like a baby, trust me! She said.
A word of advice, but some Woolite, you need to hand wash these and hang them up to dry. She said.

No problem! I said, thank you.

Good night Jackie! She winked at me.

As embarrassing as it was I was happy with my new nightgowns. I stopped at McDonald's and got a salad to take home. After dinner I showered with my new skin care products. I checked my face. I had a few stubbles. I let the shave gel sit for five minutes like the instructions said.

I used the new razor. It glided across my skin with almost no effort. I noticed some stubble around my genitals. I applied the shaving gel and waited five minutes. The new razor went through the stubble with no effort.

I applied the 3-step moisturizer treatment as instructed. Surprisingly it went quicker than I thought. I felt a cool tingle as it soaked into my skin. I applied the face and lip cream as instructed. I put on my white pajamas with the white panties and cami top. My whole body felt a new sensation of cool comfort unlike anything. When my head hit the pillow I was out!

I went to work everyday reenergized and ready for anything! I really enjoyed the panties. After the first week of sleeping in satin comfort, I went back to Macy's and bought a dozen pairs of panties 6 boy shorts and six thongs. I hated panty lines in my Leggings. I noticed women didn't have panty lines.

The second week, I noticed several men my age wearing meggings, (the male version of leggings) I tried on the meggings. They didn't feel as nice as the ones Sheila sent me. I went back to Grace and bought some nice black and gray leggings to wear to work. I also bought more cami tops to wear under my T-shirt. My T-shirts fell scratchy against my soft, smooth skin.

My third week my body hair was almost non-existent. I was only shaving my face once a day. I started using the laser on my legs and armpits. The results were effective.

The fourth week I was feeling great. Was getting better at the exercise routines. My stomach was starting to show definition in my abs and my butt was getting more round and full! On Saturday afternoon after work Kerri invited me to get a Mani/Pedi with her.

We went to the Mall. Kerri talked me into getting a French manicure. The manicurist gave me a full set of Gel nails with white finger tips. My nails were an 1/8 of an inch past my fingertips. I loved them. Kerri thought I looked great.

You know, if you're going to go Metro, you should get your ears pierced maybe your nose too! Kerri said.

I might be starting a new job soon! I exclaimed.

A lot of guys your age have ear and nose piercings these days!

Maybe I should have my naval pierced too! I said sarcastically.

Why not? My last two boyfriends had bellybutton piercings! Kerri said. They're very sexy on men!

Before I knew what was happening, I was in the piercing chair. Kerri took charge. My ears were double pierced, my left nostril was pierced and my belly button was pierced. My ears were given large cubic Zirconia studs. My nose got a very small rhinestone.

Kerri asked me, when are you scheduled to work again? Wednesday, I said.

Good stick out your tongue. Kerri said. My tongue was clamped before I could object and three minutes later my tongue had a stud in it.

The tongue stud is my treat! Kerri said.

In less than an hour and half, I went from no body piercings to six! I should have objected but I didn't mind the idea of them, don't ask me why. I was wearing a black thong under my leggings and a Cami under my T-shirt.

Kerri took me to Kohl's department store. We picked out a foundation to smooth out my complexion a little more. She picked out some matte toned lipstick for my lips and eyeliner and mascara.

The makeup girl was very helpful. The makeup was almost invisible. But I looked smoother and brighter, more alive than ever. I started wearing makeup everyday after that.

Kerri and I went to Walgreens and picked up supplies to treat my new piercings. When I finally got home I couldn't stop looking in the mirror! I should have objected, but I liked it, a lot! Besides Sheila had the same piercings, so did Ms Langford.

I lived on ice water and instant mashed potatoes for the next four days. On Wednesday I was able to talk but it took some effort. The customers response to my new image was positive. Women complimented me. A few guys tried flirting with me. I took the flirting as a compliment.

10 days after my tongue piercing I got the email I was waiting for.

Jackie,

It's with great pleasure to welcome you to the Sierens Group. You have passed your security investigation. I want to personally welcome you to our family. We would like you to check in on September 5th by 1 pm. Orientation will start at 9 am on September 6th. Please let us know if you require a plane ticket or if you plan to drive. Additional instructions to follow. Again welcome to the Sierens Group!

Kind regards,

Simone Langford
CEO Sierens Group

I got it! I almost jumped out of my leggings! I had three weeks to get packed up and drive out to California. A dream come true!