I was rearranging the tray of necklaces under the glass counter top when I heard the door chime. Looking up, I frowned a bit as 2 large black men came into the shop and glanced around. Dark glasses covered their eyes and they were both dressed exactly alike in dark suits with matching ties. I could see the earpieces in their right ears, and noticed that one of them was speaking into a microphone attached to the collar of his shirt.
Coming around the counter, I nervously smoothed my skirt down, and then smiled at the closest man. "Good afternoon, gentlemen. Welcome to Tiffany and Company. My name is Andrea. How may I be of assistance?" Both of them ignored me and I frowned. I wasn't used to being ignored. I cleared my throat and stepped closer.
"Please step back ma'am. Are you the only employee here today?" the first man asked, turning toward me, one hand held out as if to ward me off. Confused, I simply nodded, and found myself backing away from these strange men. I couldn't quite grasp what was going on here. Who were these men, and what the hell were they doing here, in my store? My boss was gone for the day, and since we only had another hour before we closed for the evening, I'd let Tamra, my co-worker go home early. So now I was alone with these two huge men who wouldn't even take the time to tell me what was happening. I began to grow nervous, and I eased back around the counter so that I could be near the panic button just in case something went down.
I'd only worked here for a few months, and we'd never been robbed, but there was a first time for everything. I was young, only 21, and this was the first job outside of serving that I'd ever had. Biting my lip, I started to say something when I heard the second man say into his microphone, "The store is clear. Only one employee, no other customers. She's free to enter now."
My forehead furrowed and then I realized what was happening. Someone famous was about to come shopping and I was the only employee here. How lucky was I? In the few months I'd worked here, I'd heard tales about Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt coming to buy trinkets for their loved ones, but I'd never been lucky enough to see someone famous. Sure I saw rich people day in and out, but never a real life movie star.
Trying not to appear eager, I looked toward the door, as it swung open, and a woman entered, her face under dark glasses like the ones her bodyguards wore. Her head was covered with a scarf, and her body was hidden under a long black coat that was tied around her waist, the collar turned up to block her face from the wind. It didn't dawn on me at first who she was, until she removed the sunglasses and scarf. I stared open mouthed as Beyonce Knowles smiled at her bodyguards and then turned toward me.
"Hello," she said softly, walking over to stand in front of the counter, "thanks for allowing us to invade your store today. I need a gift for my mother, and would prefer to shop without being bothered. Do you think it's possible to lock the door, just for a while, so that I can pick something special out?" She smiled again, and this time it was directed at me. I stood, stunned, amazed at how much prettier she was in person. She laughed when I didn't respond, and I blushed, realizing how dumb I must look to her.
"Sure Miss Knowles, that won't be a problem at all." I stated, hurrying over to the door and fitting the key into the lock. After hearing it latch, I moved back to where she was standing and asked, "How can I help you today?"
"Well, first you can call me Beyonce. No more of that Miss Knowles stuff." I nodded, giggling a little. God I sounded like a complete airhead.
"Okay, Beyonce, what exactly are you looking for?"
"Well it's just a little thank you gift to my mom for always supporting me through all my efforts and helping me get where I am today. What do you think would be appropriate?" She lifted her gorgeous brown eyes to mine, and I almost fainted. Something in me was reacting to this woman, something I'd never felt before. Sure, I'd had sex with men, and I loved it, but I'd never found myself attracted to another female before. Now here, with Beyonce in front of me, I could feel myself becoming aroused. Not only was it her amazing face and body, but her personality was getting to me too. I'd heard rumors that she was a bitch, a true diva in the making, but the girl in front of me was sweet and sincere. That in itself was a huge turn on.
"Well, we have some lovely rings. It's a new line, and is becoming rather popular. Would you care to take a look?" I slid the tray of platinum bands from the shelf and placed them on the counter in front of her. They were thick and each one had its own intricate design engraved into its surface.
"These are beautiful!" she murmured, picking one up and twirling it between her long fingers. "My mother loves simple things like this. That's why I chose Tiffany's. Nothing is ever overstated. I think I'll take this one." She said, handing me a band engraved with delicate flowers. "I need a size 7 for her I think. Her fingers are about your size. Would you try that one just to make sure it fits?"
I smiled and slipped the ring on. It didn't quite fit, and Beyonce's caramel fingers grasped my own ivory ones. "Well the ring is perfect, but it doesn't look as if it fits. Do you have a seven in this particular style?" She asked, her hand squeezing my own. The feeling of her flesh against mine made me swallow and I reluctantly pulled my hand from hers. Taking off the ring I placed it back in the tray. Looking through the other rings, I sighed and shook my head.
"I'm sorry but we don't. However, I can have it ordered from our sister store, and they could send it to us overnight. If you'd like, I could have it delivered to your room in the morning."
She smiled and nodded. "That's a lovely idea. Let me go ahead and pay for the ring and then I'll see you in the morning!" Handing me her credit card, I took it to the register and then handed her the slip to sign.
Signing the yellow copy with a flourish, she handed it back to me, her fingers again brushing my skin. I gasped a little, and bit my lip, trying to avoid her gaze. I didn't want her to become aware that she was turning me on. I'm sure she got that enough from the men she had to deal with every day.
"Thank you so much for your help, ummm," she smiled at me and laughed a little bit. "I don't even know your name."
"It's Andrea, and it was definitely my pleasure to help you today, Beyonce. All mine."
I watched as she wrote down the name of the hotel she was in and her room number. "I'd appreciate it if you didn't share this with anyone, and if at all possible, could you personally deliver the gift? I don't want too many people knowing where I am. I like to enjoy New York without all the hassle of screaming fans. And you seem trustworthy, so...what do you say?"