Damsel In Distress

Duncan stared at her in disbelief. Was she really serious? It sounded to good to be true. He loved the idea if he could only carry it off. As he contemplated her request he momentarily imagined wearing one of her soft floaty summers dresses, sexy lingerie and high heel. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity that he couldn't resist. But surely he wouldn't get away with it. The fairy tale bubble burst in his head and disappointment etched across his face.

'Don't worry about how you'll look, with your figure, my clothes and a little make-up you'll look stunning. It wouldn't surprise me if you're the most gorgeous there. Just you wait and see I will transform you overnight into a convincing vision of femininity.'

Duncan looked on the verge of consenting. 'Well . . .'

'Come on.' She urged, 'Be honest with yourself, haven't you ever considered what its like to be made up and pampered as a girl. . . all day.' She smiled comfortingly and placed a reassuring hand round his shoulders. 'You'll not come to any harm, you'll be with me. I'll look after you.'

A wry smile spread across his face, he pondered what lay ahead. 'Perfect, just perfect.' He uttered quietly under his breath. Helen was very persuasive but nothing could suppress her surprise when he reluctantly agreed.

'You'll owe me for this.' Duncan said convincingly.

Helen had difficulty containing her delight. 'Oh! Thank you, thank you.' She said. 'I promise I'll never forget this.'

That's what worried Duncan, he hoped she would. Her smile of delight soon straightened to a more businesslike grimace.

'Don't think I'm ungrateful but if this is to work its important you act out your role convincingly otherwise I'd hate to think what will happen if were discovered. Can you manage that?'

'I don't think I grasp your meaning,' Duncan said.

'You do want to be a convincing girl, don't you?' She said frowning.

Duncan looked dumbfounded. 'I guess so.' He said. 'Is that what you want me to say?'

Helen looked cross. 'No, it's not what I want you to say, it's what you want to be.'