You probably want to ask more questions now than before you read the letter. Let me start by giving you a bit of history. If you remember, the letter started as a 'Thank You' letter, which means I had to do something first.
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I have worked retail for a big box store for the last five years. I started part-time while I was still in high school and sixteen years old. I earned just one dollar more than minimum wage, which was okay for a teen still in school and living at home, but not so much for an adult who wants to live on her own. It augmented my meager allowance rather than replace it. Even full-time after I graduated, it was too little to live on my own, much less go to college.
Dad was upper-level management in a large marketing firm and made loads of money. Mom was an assistant manager at the store I worked at, but it was nothing compared to what Dad brought in. Luckily, Dad was smart enough to plan for his loss. Whether it was death or unemployment, he prepared for it. Dad once said that he loved us so much he would never be happy in the afterlife, knowing he left us penniless or struggling.
So, with a massive 401(k) and a substantial life insurance policy, we would be set, right? Wrong!!! No matter how much insurance you pay for, there are always bills left over at the end. You see, Dad had cancer. He tried everything he could, even experimental treatments, which we all know aren't covered by insurance. So after paying the leftover medical bills, paying off the mortgages on the house (yes, there were two), paying off the car, and getting me a used one, there wasn't much leftβjust over half a million.
Living in this upper-middle-class house was draining our resources faster than the interest could replenish it, so Mom and I talked about selling the house and buying something cheaper. That was when I came across the ad. You see, the place we lived in was 6000 sq ft on 5 acres of land and a large in-ground pool. The maintenance and the utilities are what's draining the reserves. So I was looking through the paper to see if something around 2000 sq ft and roughly two acres was available. I found two worth looking at advertised by local agents. I marked them and just kept looking out of boredom.
HELP WANTED
Young woman 18-25 To
serve guests at Private
Party. To schedule an
interview, please call
XXX-XXX-XXXX
I immediately grabbed my phone and called the number. "Miles residence," came the pleasant male voice.
"Hi. My name is Emily Stanton. I'm calling about the ad you have for a server for a private party," I replied, trying to keep the nervousness from my voice.
"Please take down my email address. Take several pictures of yourself and attach them to the email. Include your measurements as well as your neck. You will have a response within twenty-four hours of receiving the email. Please make sure the pictures are taken with as little clothing as you can. Nude is preferred, but underwear or bikini will be fine," he instructed.
"NUDE!? I'll have to think about that. How soon do you need the email?" I asked.
"The party is next weekend. We will need to confirm staff and servants by this Thursday," he confirmed.
"Alright, today is Monday, so that gives me a day to get the email to you and still give you time to get back to me and anything else," I said, primarily to myself.
"I look forward to hearing from you, Emily."
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Asking for nudes was unexpected, and I wasn't sure I could do it. I grabbed the newspaper and my phone and headed to my room. If I were going to do this, I needed to get it done to get the email back to him.
'Could I do it? I am not comfortable being naked in front of Mom. Would a stranger be any different? Maybe I'll just take a few in my underwear. No. That won't do. I am certain this is a sex party for the rich. If I can't be naked here, how can I bring myself to do what I imagine will happen at the party?'
I thought to myself.
It was a good thing I was home alone. Mom was salary, so she spent a lot of time at work. I was full-time, but hourly so I didn't stick around. Mom and I rarely saw each other. So, it was like I lived alone in this huge house. I took off my blouse and skirt and looked at myself in my full-length mirror. The standard bra and panties just wouldn't do. I removed them and looked at myself nude. I knew I was beautiful but was shy about my body. A bit self-conscious. I took the requested photos: front, back, both sides, nothing too erotic. '
I can't believe I'm actually doing this. I hope Mom doesn't find out. She'd be so angry and disappointed in me.'
I thought, just a lot nervous.
Considering the nature of the request, I could imagine that this would end up being a sex party. I was so nervous about sending the nudes that I put off transferring the pics to my laptop. But I continued to walk around the house nude. If I do this party, I needed to be comfortable with my body. It's appearing nude in front of others that scared me.
I walked from room to room, then went for a swim, which took the most courage. Then I fixed myself dinner and watched a couple of movies in the living room. I heard the garage door open and knew Mom was home. I shot out of the room and slammed my bedroom door. I took a shower and put on my pajamas, and headed back downstairs. Mom had kicked off her shoes at the door like she always does. One of our rules is 'no shoes in the house.' The floors are heated, so it is nice walking barefoot in the house. Besides, it protects the floors from being damaged by debris brought in from outside.
By the time I got back to the living room, Mom was in her favorite place with her feet up. I sat on my end of the couch and finished watching my show. After the movie was over, I kissed my mom good night and headed to my room. I stripped off my pajamas, sat nude at my computer desk, and transferred the pics to the laptop. Attached them to a new email to Mr. Miles, added my measurements 4' 11", 95 lbs., 28B-24-28. With a neck measurement of 11". I sat there and hovered the mouse pointer over the send button. I brushed my hair and braided it before I mustered the courage to click the send button. There was no turning back now.
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I was so nervous about the email and the nude pics that I didn't even think about this being the first time I slept nude -- ever. I checked my email as soon as I got out of bed. I sat there staring at the email from Miles, afraid to open it. It seemed like forever, even though it was just a couple of minutes before I finally opened the email.
From: B. Miles
To: Emily Stanton
Subject: Job Interview
Dear Miss Stanton;
During our initial phone conversation, you made it clear you were against providing nude photos. I am pleased that you managed to overcome your reluctance. It shows you are willing to set aside your fears to experience new things. I find your appearance to be more than acceptable, along with your courage, have qualified you for the next stage of the interview process.
Please be at my home Friday at 7 pm. Be prepared to stay the weekend. You will be free to leave at any time, but if you stay until the end at 7 pm Sunday, you will have passed and will be asked to return the following weekend.
Bring nothing with you except the clothes you have on. Wear a light summer dress and strappy heels. Nothing else. No make-up, no underwear, and no jewelry. Leave your purse in your car. That will be the first test.
B. Miles
Well, that settles it then. I had my weekend planned. I closed the email and shut down the computer. I went to take my shower before getting dressed for work, sans underwear. After work, I dragged my tired body home. Taking my shoes and my clothes off at the door, I carried it all upstairs. I got lucky. I heard Mom move around in her room, so I ducked quickly into my room. I don't need to explain my nudity in my room, but in the rest of the house might be a problem. I must be more tired than I thought. I didn't even notice her car in the garage.