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Did I really so look feminine?

Ok, I couldn't find work and was now being offered a good wage for what I was already doing and  £250 a week wasn't to be sneezed at. I wouldn't have to pay rent, food bills and no utilities to pay for either so the money I was being offered would be spent or saved how I wished.

Of course I would have to buy a new wardrobe, not to mention cosmetics, all the sundry items that women required and they weren't exactly cheap if you wanted decent clothing. Then there was hair salon costs and etc. But if I was careful I could get by on the minimum and save the rest for something important.

Cleaning today was a short task, no laundry so I just had the meals to cook for the family.

I hadn't really given today much thought until I looked at the newspaper I was putting in the rack, today was my Eighteenth birthday. I was now of age to vote and drink now, but booze didn't do anything for me so I didn't drink.

I prepared lunch and when it was ready called the family to the dining room, it being a warm day I had prepared a beef and chicken salad.

The family ate what they wanted and with the enjoyment they usually showed, I have to admit without blushing that I am a damn good cook, taking time and not wasting anything.

Like my Granny always said, "Blow your own trumpet cause no one else will do, not for you!" And she taught me a lot about cooking.

The meal ended and as I had used paper plates and plastic cutlery clearing away was just the case of throwing everything in the garbage and putting the uneaten meats in the fridge.

I came back into the room and saw everyone was waiting on my answer, Mum and Dad looking anxious, and my brothers looking puzzled.

I didn't rush taking my seat with a fresh coffee in my hand, "Let them wait" I thought as I sipped from the cup.

Placing the cup back in the saucer I started.

"OK, you want me live as woman for at least two years, well how about saying three years until I'm twenty one?" I stated looking round the table, Mum and Dad looked at each other and you could see the relief on their faces, Tom and Bill just smiled.

"I think you've made the right decision," said Dad.

"It's not going to be cheap so we've put  £5,000 to one side to get you what you'll need on top of that we'll allow you to  £300 a month as a clothing allowance, that way you can keep your wages for yourself. However you will be smartly dressed at all times, I don't want you letting the family down," said Mum.

"Your room is locked and will remain so unless you want to get something from it today, we’ve already had a room fixed up and redecorated for you, we will have to get your paperwork changed with a new name and Mum will be taking you shopping over the next few days," said Dad

"Well the family seems happy enough but, have I made a big mistake," I thought as Dad and the boys left the room.

Mum must have guessed my thoughts.

"No you haven't made a mistake; all you can do is try the female lifestyle and see how you get on. You have a lot to learn but the neighbors will help a lot especially the women, it won't be easy for you to start with but, you’ll adapt as you usually do and succeed. Who knows maybe you won't want to take up a male lifestyle again," said Mum softly.

At a sign from mum we both left the room and went upstairs to my new bedroom.

As I expected it was a female’s room, all frills and pastel colors. All the furniture was new and was a very expensive matching suite of wardrobes, dressers and a canopy bed. The room still looked sterile, it didn't have a personality as yet but that would come in time as I added things to the shelves and walls.

Mum opened one of the wardrobes and I saw that although it was empty at the moment it was huge.

"We'll start filling these and your dressers tomorrow," she said.

"What would have happened if I had not gone along with you and Dad," I asked.

"Nothing, we would have continued as we always have," said Mum.

"Looking at all this and knowing it must have been expensive makes me wonder if you were so sure I would go along with you," I said.

"You and we know your problems and limitations just as you do, it's not your fault that you have a problem with writing but you have an excellent mind and we were confident that once you looked at every angle and thought things through you would give our idea a go, but you did surprise us when you said you would do it for three years.

Just remember that we love you and wouldn't hurt you for the world, we're trying to find you a niche in life, after all me and your dad won't always be here and your brothers will have families of their own one day, but enough of this it's your birthday today and a very special one in a few days so let’s get you changed and join everyone else, said Mum.

We went into my parents’ bedroom and Mum helped me change, did my hair and make-up and we went back downstairs to join the rest of the family.

"Oh good, the ladies of house have joined us," said Dad.

Also in the room were our family GP, and a few of the neighbors which caught me by surprise to say the least.

Birthday wishes were expressed and I ended up with a fortune in Jewelry ranging from gold and diamond studded Cartier Watch, necklaces, earrings, and etc. Also there was a set of very expensive cosmetics and numerous gift certificates for some very exclusive not to say expensive shops in the city.

As a family we were not into parties in a big way and tonight was not an exception, well in a way it was we were all going out to one of the fashionable and expensive restaurants to eat something we rarely ever did.

It wasn't long before four stretch limos arrived to convey us to our destination, where a private room had been booked, on the way Mum and Dad warned me that it wasn't just a Birthday Dinner but also a chance to talk to the other guests.

We arrived and were shown through to a private dining room where our drinks orders were taken, I settled on a fruit juice as usual. Instead of being worried about what people think I mingled and chatted with everyone as if wearing female attire was an everyday thing for me and was greeted by compliments by all the guests, most of whom I had known all my life.
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The meal finally ended and we all returned to our home, it was getting late but everyone wanted to talk about me. Oh it wasn't anything bad just about how far we were prepared to go with my living as a woman for the next three years and when everyone left in the early hours they appeared satisfied with the answers they got to their questions.
I think their biggest fear was that I was being forced into a situation and that they were being used, but they soon put their fears aside after I assured them I had after thinking about it agreed to give womanhood a try for the next three years and the women agreed to help me although I did state that it was not a sexual thrill I was seeking or making fun of women in general.
The family rose late the next morning and the downstairs rooms were cleaned for the day, after breakfast Dad and the boys went off somewhere while Mum an me got dressed for a day of shopping.
Mum had booked a suite at one of better hotels in the city with separate bedrooms, it wouldn't have been right for the two of us to share a bed after all I was still technically male despite my feminine appearance and clothing. The rest of the day we just relaxed by having a complete make-over in the hotels beauty salon.
The following day after breakfast Mum drove us to a shop called "Madam Franchesca House of Dreams”, it was a very exclusive shop or so I had been told as each dress was designed by the owner and made especially for the shops clients.
Mum assured me that the owner was fully aware of my problems and the staff was waiting for us to arrive.
Now wearing dresses wasn't exactly new to me, there were no young females on Dads side of the family and only three on Mums and when there had been a wedding I usually ended up as a flower girl or a bridesmaid to help my Aunts out on their big days.
It was a big shock to find Madam Franchesca, the owner was none other than my Aunt Mabel, Mums rebellious younger sister and who's bridesmaid I had been two years earlier. Along with her were Ethel and Iris her chief seamstresses and boy did they make a fuss when we arrived.
"Good, it's about time you started to dress more appropriate" said Aunt Mabel after she kissed me on the cheek.
"I'm only doing this as an experiment?" I replied.
"Well not to worry, we are going to make all your clothing for you," and looking at Mum, "I won't take no for an answer.”
“I know you have put money aside for my favorite nephew or I should say niece to buy a whole new wardrobe, but I want to do this," Stated Aunt Mabel.
Ethel and Iris just nodded.
"Oh don't worry everyone that works here knows you and is willing to help, God you should have been a Model with your looks and figure, maybe you could do a bit of modeling for me on weekends?" she asked.
"I don't know about modeling, but maybe I could help you out now and again as long as it doesn't involve anything with a pen," I replied.
Oh, don't worry I haven't forgotten your writing problem," she laughed.
Ethel and Iris led me to a room where I was told to strip to my underwear so they could take measurements. I stripped and it didn't long for the two women to get all the required measurements they needed.
"You don't know how long we've been waiting for this chance?" said Ethel.
"You never looked right dressed as a boy, those clothes didn't suit you," said Iris.
I was given a summer dress to put on over my underwear.
"That's just for a now, we won’t take long to run up your first dress," said Ethel as she took me back to the Aunt Mabel’s office.
"Jackie, did I hear your Mum right that you've agreed to be a woman for three years?” Asked Aunt Mabel
"Yes you heard right, they said two but I said I'd do it till I'm 21," I answered.
"Well that’s very brave of you," she said smiling.
Annette, Aunt Mabel's PA entered the room.
"MY GOD is that young Jackie?" she screamed.
"Yes it is," said Aunt Mabel.
"You make a very pretty young woman," smiled Annette as she gave me a hug with her voice about two million decibels lower
"Mabel, you've got to get her modeling for us and under an exclusive contract, with that new line you’ve been talking about for Teen Girls, Jackie will be perfect." stated Annette.
"I think we'd better slow a bit, Jackie has been in dresses since yesterday afternoon and still has long way to go in her training yet." said Mum.
"Oh don't worry about that we can hire people to teach her what she needs to know and if you watch Jackie she has a natural feminine movement anyway," said Annette.
"Even her mannerisms are feminine, she sounds and looks female so it wouldn't take much more training really," she continued.
Aunt Mabel nodded, "I noticed that as well but didn't want to say anything just yet, but I think we should wait a couple of months at least till Jackie feels more comfortable with herself," she said.
We sat and chatted for about an hour when Ethel and Iris entered, quickly they removed the dress I was wearing and put the one they carried on me, and what a fit. It emphasized my figure even more, and showed a bit of cleavage.
"Well there's no doubt about you being a girl in that dress?" said Aunt Mabel.
Oh it wasn't the usual kind of dress they sold to their customers, this one was for everyday wear and I had a feeling the more dressy frocks wouldn't take long before they appeared.
"We'll make a dozen similar to that one but with slightly different designs," said Ethel.
"Just what type of job do you have?” Asked Aunt Mabel, as if she didn't know.
"Oh, I just look after the house, do the laundry, cook the meals and etc." I said.
"Oh a Homemaker," smiled Iris.
"Well, my writing problem prevents me from getting a regular job?" I stated.
"Hey, don't get me wrong, there’s nothing wrong with staying home and looking after a family," said Iris.
We stayed the whole day at the shop and left carrying another two dresses with matching accessories, the rest would be delivered as soon as they were ready.
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Chapter Four Continues Here

Back at the hotel we ate in our suite after ordering from room service, once we finished and the dishes collected by the staff we both bathed and changed into our nightdresses.
"Well I never expected Mabel to react like that, you've always been her favorite you know from the minute you were born, she always said you were different from the other boys and it looks like she was right," said Mum.
"At least it's saved you and Dad a packet," I replied.
"Money was no option and you know that, so that remark was uncalled for," retorted Mum.
"Sorry Mum, I didn't mean it that way, but all this is costing a load of money," I replied.
"Money isn't a problem, we're pretty well off that way, and we have put large sums into trust funds for you and your brother, but enough of that." she said.
"Next weekend there is going to be a big family get together so we'll be going to Jackson Manor for the week, the family on both sides will be there and they have been told what was planned and want to meet you," said Mum.
"Will Uncle Charlie be there?” I asked.
"Yes he'll be there and don't worry he won't cause any trouble for you, not after what Aunt Mary has done to him and don't ask you'll see when we get there," smiled Mum. And with that we both retired for the night
The next day, Mum asked me where I wanted to go; I suggested the cheaper high street shops to get dresses, skirts, tops and etc.
That I could work in and it wouldn't matter so much if they got stained. She also thought it was a good idea. The dresses I was getting from Aunt Mabel were for everyday wear, but not for cleaning and doing laundry where they would get dirty rather quickly.
We spent three days shopping and a van and driver was hired to take everything home for us, we had way too much to carry in the car, I was more worried that I had somewhere I could keep it all but Mum assured me that there was enough wardrobe and dresser space for everything with room left over for more. All in all I doubt if we spent more than a few hundred pounds in total, I hadn't been expecting any wages for a couple of weeks but Mum had put over a thousand pounds in my handbag saying that it was money they owed me for looking after the house for the last few months and that a lot more had been placed into my bank account.
We arrived home in the early afternoon. Mum must have called ahead as all the women in the neighborhood were waiting to greet us, and boy did they fuss over how I looked. Several helped us unpack the van and take it all upstairs to my room where they soon got busy hanging things up, putting stuff in drawers and other spaces they found. When they finally left I felt I could relax, I expected a few derisive comments but none came.
As we had done the shopping to get whatever clothing and etc., I would need to begin the next phase of my life, I suggested that Mum might want to get back to work and see what new cases she had to deal with, a suggestion that she accepted.
The family had all left for the Office and once again I had the house to myself and after doing the washing up, I carried on with my normal routine, the laundry hadn't been allowed to build up and Dad along with my brothers had kept the house clean so there wasn’t really a lot of extra work to do.
Around lunch time Wendy and Mavis who lived either side of us came and asked me to join the rest of the woman at the Community Center for their monthly lunch. At first I was a bit uneasy about the invite until Mavis assured me that as I was now considered one of the girls I should join them, so I accepted.
When we entered heads turned and I was greeted with a round of applause and a few compliments on my dress sense and make-up so we ate and chatted and a good time was had by all. Well almost, the only one to blight the lunch was Sophia who had to come with some inappropriate comment that I didn't quite fit here but Wendy did. "What the hell is the matter with you Sophia, you didn't object when Jackie’s parents had a meeting with us all, no wonder both your husband’s left you with your sour attitude you have these days. Just back off and let the girl alone she doesn't need a hard time from someone like you," stormed Wendy.
"Sophia, you don't have to like what I'm doing or me as a person, I didn't hear what you said but if it bothers you that much just ignore me." I said.
Quite a few others told Sophia off and she stormed from the room, she was one of the older women in the neighborhood and fun enough. When her youngest daughter Lysa got married, she asked me to be a bridesmaid as they were short one, a request which I carried out for her.
The next few days nobody saw Sophia around much and suspected she was just keeping out of the way, but no she went to visit Lysa and inform her off what was happening.
When we did see Sophia again she was accompanied by a very pregnant Lysa and apologized for her behavior. Lysa after she had been told what was going on, apparently told her Mum in no certain terms that her actions were out of order.
"Jackie, I'm glad you’re going to experience a big change in your life being a woman isn't easy for those of us that were born female but you are doing this by choice and it will be harder for you." said Lysa.
"I realize that, but I at least have to give it a try, after all, I can go back to living as I was before," I replied.
"Maybe so, but will you want to go back to your former life style. Anyway never mind that, you're looking terrific it seems womanhood is agreeing with you," said Lysa.
"Believe it or not, I feel I'm more accepted by everyone now, well the adults anyway," I replied.
"I gave Mum a piece of mind when she told me what she said about all this, seems she forgot you were one of my bridesmaids and at her request, but I don't think she'll give any more trouble. You always did look feminine no matter what you wore or were doing so maybe your parents are right that you experience the other side of the sex barrier. But I can't ever see you reverting back to a male life if I can be honest with you," said Lysa.
"Well time will tell, but I have to be honest with myself and admit that female clothing does fit me better and I like the freedom dresses and skirts give me and the feeling of the much softer fabrics, so I somehow get the feeling that a woman’s life is going to be my lot in life." I replied
"Well if you need a friend or some advice you can always give me a call," said Lysa.
I saw a lot of Lysa over the next few days and we became close friends, but all too soon she had to get home to her husband and a hospital appointment as the baby was due in a couple of weeks.
Sophia changed considerably and slowly became friends with everyone, she still had a bit of a superior attitude but we all just ignored that flaw.
Mum came home early from work saying she wanted to talk me and it was important.
"You don't need to worry about a bust with what you've got up top, but now the weather is getting warmer have you thought about if you want go sunbathing or swimming?” She asked.
"Never gave it much thought?" I replied.
"Well I've been talking with Dr Scott and she informs that there is procedure where with a little minor surgery they can tuck everything away and give you the appearance of having a vagina so you could wear a bikini if you wanted to and it's reversible," she said.
"Not on the NHS I hope? I answered.
"No we could have it done privately and you'd only be in hospital a couple of days at most." said Mum.
I thought about it for a few minutes.
"Ok why not, I look like a girl everywhere else so why not down below as well," I replied.
"Good, I hoped you would see from a female point of view, I'll ring the Doctor and get her to set things in motion," she said as she started dialing the number.
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