The Best Day Ever

by Lori J Windom

Chapter one

   

It was hard to believe really, but as chris sat alone in his very own college apartment he was completely happy at last. It had been an unbelievable weekend of work for the entire family but it was done. An apartment. Not just any apartment but his apartment. Finally, at the age of 18, chris had his very own place. His very own place in a completely new and exciting mid size college town over a days drive from any one and everyone that he knew and grew up with.

It was the best day ever.

As his parents and older sister drove away to take that long trip home. Chris was alone for the first time in his life. Alone to do whatever he wanted. Well, whatever at least as long as he kept the grades up and kept the parents happy. That part should be easy, school work had always been his focus. And school work was easy.

But first things first. He was a little tired and sweaty. He and his dad had carried box after box in as his mom and sister susan organized things. They both seemed tobe having fun, giggling about something and scurrying about the apartment. His dad thought they were overdoing it for a guys first apartment but chris just laughed at his dad's comments. The both agreed that economics required them to use a lot of his recently graduated sister's furniture, curtains and other things. Chris smiled to himself and thought it was just a perfect start.

It was funny really. Because of necessity and nothing that he said or did, the apartment had a really distinctive femmine look. A look for which his dad apologized and his mom just smiled. They all continued to remind chris that they had to make do with some of his sister's old things from her college days and it would all be ok. Although he joined in the funny comments, secretly he loved it and wanted to tell his mom and sister just how cute everything was and how much he loved it. But he couldnt, not with his dad there. He just shrugged and thanked them for all of the hard work as they drove away on the day long drive not to return until semesters end in four months

And now he was alone. And a shower was just what he needed to relax and think. And enjoy the chance to just be chris. Or better yet, and finally without worry and concern, the real chris.

And not a shower as he had taken for all those years at home, but a bath. A long glorious bubble bath that no one would see or know about. That he didn't have to make excuses for or pretend he was soaking a sore knee. A bubble bath with bath oils and fragance that he would have to create with the one little bottle of travel lilac bath oils he had snuck from susans makeup bag when she was home last. And it was the best he could do until he could get to a store and improve on his bath items. There were so many things that he could not wait to change and explore and improve and learn. Chris had so much to do.

As he ran the bath the water felt great. He stripped out of his dirty jeans and tee. He caught a glance at his body in the full length mirror and smiled. A body that was the subject of good natured jokes and teasing in high school gym class but a body that he was pleased with really. Slim and smooth at 5' 9" and 139 pounds, and as he had been jokingly told by his mom and sister at every family beach trip, the perfect shape for a teenage girl. A comment they innocently meant as a little joke but in his mind a confirmation of who he really was. He laughed when he thought of all of the times that his mom had mistakenly put susan's jeans in his closet and he put them on before he realized. His mom always laughed at her self when she saw chris in susan's jeans. And one of the first order of business was to lose some weight and get in shape, he just had to get to 124.

His dad teased him some about his long hair but it was all good natured and he loved to brush it and shape it. His low pony tail stayed in his collar at work and often at home and he doubted if his folks and sister really knew just how long it was. No one noticed because the high school geeks he ran with all had longer hair. He smiled when he looked at his reflection and the non gender specific name that he had always loved. He laughed as he quickly grabbed a scrunchy he had hidden in his pocket and moved the pony tail up higher.

He opened the linen closet for fresh towels and the prettiest fragrance he had ever smelled filled the entire room. It was breathtaking and wonderful. And a totally unexpected but so perfect. It took his breath away and confused him.

And then he saw it. The beautiful lavender silk brocade covered lingerie chest that had always been in his sisters room. Over the chest was a lighted make up mirror. To the right of the mirror was a set of small shelves with what looked like simply had to be all of his sister's bath oils, lotions and fragrances? On the shelf above were cosmetics of all types. To the left of the mirror were more shelves. The first was filled with brushes, combs and beautiful ribbons of all colors. Above was a little wooden jewelry tree with necklaces, clip on earrings, bracelets and other pretty things. Above the mirror was a shelf with the lavender and rose potpourri that poured fragrance into the rooms and candles of all varieties and sizes waiting to be lit.

A glance in the mirror and chris saw his shocked expression starring back. Complete and utter shock. And there was something else.

To the left of the chest was a small lace covered lavender stool. And under the stool the secret backpack. The backpack that he had so carefully hidden in the bottom of his closet for all those years and had purposely placed in a box under the towels that he thought no one would unpack. It even had the little tag he had placed on it with the name he loved in a simple feminine handwriting with lavender ink.

He was in shock. All he could say and think was "omg." the typical teenage girl response but it was the only thought that could be expressed.

But how? And why? And who? So many many questions were flooding his brain as he stood totally naked with the bath running. And then he saw the pretty pink envelope carefully leaning against the makeup mirror with the words to "my dearest chrissy" written in his mothers distinctive and beautiful ultra feminine hand. He took it and it smelled of lilac and lavender.

He was shaking and in shock. He slowly turned off the water and drained the tub. As he reached to pull the lace trimmed stool out to sit down and read the note, he felt something brush his shoulder and turned to see a gorgeous mint colored silk dressing robe hanging on the closet door.

He didn't know what to do. But instead of the towel he was reaching for, he instinctively reached up and slipped on the robe that felt wonderful and reached to his mid thigh, tied the sash and sat on the lavender stool. His hands where shaking as he reached for the envelope and held it. They continued to shake as he turned it over and saw that it truly was addressed to "me dearest chris". He slowly rose, lit several of the pretty candles, opened the envelop and began to read.

"my dearest chris,

if you are reading this, susan and i know you found the special closet we prepared and our note.

First, we both want you to know we love you very very much. It doesn't matter if it is chris or chrissy reading this....we do both love you so much and want you to be as happy as you possibly can be. We do not want to embarrass you or make you nervous in any way but we do want you to know that both susan and i have known that chrissy was here for a long time. And we love her so much.

We weren't sure if chrissy knew we knew but we both have known since you were very young. We thought we knew when susan walked in on you in her room at odd times and when i found your little backpack a year or so back and i knew for sure she was here and had a name. Susan already knew and was really quite proud that you could explore and learn who you are. She used to leave things in the bathroom for you to try and explore.

We were both so happy for you but did not know how to help without embarrassing you or making you uncomfortable. We decided to keep it as our secret until you were ready to introduce us. All we wanted then when we thought you were experimenting and now is for you to be happy.

We knew that going to a distant school and living on your own would probably be an important step and hopefully one in which you can learn and explore safely and some day introduce us to the other chris or chrissy as susan and i now refer to her. But only when and if you are ready. Just be safe and careful, we so want you to be happy but know that people can be cruel. Take small steps and never be afraid to talk to susan or me. We are here to love you and help you learn who you are. You know we have been girls for a long time!

There are a couple of closets in your apartment that we want you to enjoy and explore. Frankly, we had some much fun preparing this suprise for our daughter and sister. You will also know that there is a very feminine look and feel to your new apartment that we hope we guessed is right on target and what you want.

Susan's lingerie chest which is now yours, you will find a number of essentials: panties and bras, b cup breast forms, two half slips, panty hose, tights, a couple of pretty nighties, a dressing robe as well as makeup, lotions, fragrances and cosmetics. And within our budget constraints, quality makeup to learn and practice with and explore. Also things that we know will fit correctly and are of a little better quality that what was in your back pack. We want to give you the kind of things we know a girl a college needs and wants and that we would enjoy buying for her if we were shopping together.

In you bedroom and on the right side of the closet are just some things to get you started and to explore. A few tops and jeans in what we think is the right size, a couple of fun skirts and tops, one little black dress and some heels and flats. And one cute pair of mary janes that susan had to buy for you. And, of course, we know why you have kept your hair so long and pretty. We both love your hair and can't wait till we see it with a little more style. There is a curling iron and hot curlers on the top shelf. We think you know how to use them.

Most of all we want you to know we love you and when chrissy is comfortable, we both want to meet and be with our daughter and sister. Don't worry about dad, i will handle that when the time comes. We just want you to be happy. With deep and abiding love, your mom and sister (and eventually your dad!)"

And then came the flood of tears. Tears of joy and relief and total disbelieve. Complete shock. Shock that anyone really knew at all; shock that he had thought it was something hidden and secret for all those years. Shock that it so seemed that susan and mom completely understood what had been there for so long. All chris could do was cry with complete and utter happiness. Floods of tears came down chris' cheeks.

Chris was in complete shock. Wow. Simply wow. Nothing could have prepared chris for this. And at that moment chris. Made the complete and uncompromising decision; chris was chrissy no more hiding, no more excuses, no more denial. Even if it may be a while before complete transition; she was free. Free to be chrissy and learn and explore. He loved his family so much but this was just too wonderful to be true.

Chris could not wait. The best day ever was now and the first day of chris' incredible journey. And a great journey that she was truly ready to begin. It was the best day ever!

Chapter 2

To be continued.....

  

  

  

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