How It All Began
It happened when I was just 12 years old...
One minute I'm playing with my friends in the backyard and the next, my parents are rushing me to the Emergency Room.
The doctors were able to save my life, but just in the nick of time--I had gone into anaphylactic shock. At first, they believed I must've been stung by a bee...so once I had recovered, they sent us on our way armed with an EpiPen in case it happened again.
We didn't even make it home...before I had my second attack. Mom jumped into the backseat and jabbed me with the pen while my dad drove like a maniac all the way back to the hospital.
Specialists were called in; soon they were able to reach a diagnosis--I had a very rare, but life-threatening, sun allergy.
I was moved to a dark candle-lit room while my home was being renovated. UV-filtering- films had to be applied to all of the windows, for starters. Plus, I would need a spacesuit of sorts (along with special boots, gloves, and full head coverings) to protect my skin.
To say my parents were overprotective, might be an understatement. They certainly wouldn't let me go outside unless absolutely necessary. (Which, pretty much meant, just when I needed medical treatments-- playing with friends...attending school...all gone.)
Then it got worse, by the age of 14 my severe allergic reaction could also be brought on by artificial light sources.
I spent a whole month in the hospital while my parents converted our basement into a bunker-apartment.
To say my parents loved me, would be an understatement. They never gave up hope of finding me a cure, but after a dozen different treatments, we all had to face reality--I would have to confront this cruel world eventually, just as I was.
I throw myself into my studies and graduate near the top of my cyber charter high school. Then I decide to pursue a dual-major: International business & French.
I'm about to turn 24...it's time...I tell my parents...they put on a brave face. Then I begin to send out my applications.
So many rejection letters...then finally I strike gold! A pharmaceutical company looking to expand into Europe... AND they are more than willing to accommodate all of my medical needs...my office will be built to the exact specifications.
Also...if I'm interested in throwing my hat into the ring, the CEO needs a personal assistant who knows French and he is about to start interviewing candidates.
Monday
I arrive in my space suit; security already knows the drill so they escort me to HR. I sign a bunch of paperwork then they give me my badge and show me to my office.
Of course, I was cognizant of all the buzz as I walked the hallways...so many whispers. No doubt they also think I'm grotesque... that's fine, the joke is on them...but I'm not going to deliver that punchline. Who I really am...that's about to become just between me...and the CEO.
Yes, there is a method to my madness.
I spend much of the rest of my day with the IT gurus, setting up my various accounts. I send out my first email...to my new boss... telling him I'm absolutely ready to hit the ground running.
His secretary calls me soon thereafter... could I work late because the CEO would like to meet me...but he'll be tied up with company lawyers all day. I agree...
5 o'clock comes and goes, as does 6...then 7...finally, at 7:30 pm...he rings my bell. I don my protective gear then usher him in...
It's him...the man I saw on the Business Channel not too long ago... but he doesn't seem as confident when he reaches out to shake my gloved hand.
I then secure the door behind him...so I can remove my facemask... He's the most powerful person I've ever met... but still a man...susceptible to pure, innocent beauty.
I shake my head so my golden locks perfectly frame my face... yes, I have certainly practiced this movement before.
He is dumbstruck...then I slowly strip out of my cocoon. It's pure choreography... I bend this way so he can glimpse my cleavage, then I bend that way so he gains and appreciation for my ass.
He's speechless so I finally have to take his hand and say how much I'm looking forward to working with him. He is all grins then takes the seat opposite my desk.
I had already, purposely, lowered his seat... to telegraph...that he's beneath me...and I'm in charge. Seriously, with all the time I had on my hands, I had also pursued other interests of mine--primarily psychology. A powerful man would have lots of options... how do I make him mine?
He gives me his pitch about the company, it's well-rehearsed I'll give him that much. Then blah, blah, blah, Europe, blah, blah...
I've kicked off my shoes already...so now just put my bare feet up on my desk...and begin to stretch out my toes toward him.
His eyes betray him... even the best poker player has a tell...and his is this--he might be running an international conglomeration but right now ALL he wants to do is nibble my dainty feet.
I realize this as soon as he does. Even more so, I can practically read his mind...he wants to show me the world, become my mentor and help advance my career! Of course, his intentions are pure...no other agenda.
I rise then thank him for coming to see me. I'll be right here...whenever he needs me... I'm totally at his beck and call.
He positively stumbles back to his office... nobody knows that his fantasy has come to life and she's right here...anytime he needs her...nobody would think twice about why he's spending so much time with his assistant...because everyone thinks she is some deformed oddity... so only he knows, he's just met his muse...his goddess!
Tuesday
He stops by in the morning to ask if I could write a letter for him to the CEO of some French company. I assure him I will do so then inquire about the company gym.
Me: "I know this is a big ask...but I like to work out daily... keep my girly figure... and the company gym is all windows...so a huge problem for me."
Him: "How can I help?"
Me: "You are obviously quite fit... do you, by any chance, have your own private executive workout gym?"
Him: (he gulps) "Yeah, it's one of the perks that comes with the job. There's also an exclusive whirlpool, sauna, and shower."
He's not sure why he's divulged that type of information... but I know.
Me: "So...would it be alright with you... if your private spaces could be renovated... to accommodate my needs as well?"
No hesitation, he nods in the affirmative and pledges he'll get right on that.
Wednesday
The two of us have an important conference call... I'm his translator... the go-between... I take the other guy's French, turn it into English... then take my guy's English and relay it back in French.
It all goes very well... my guy couldn't be more pleased... then I remove my shawl to reveal my thin, flimsy, flesh-colored see- through blouse with plunging neckline.
He calls his secretary... please reschedule his next meeting... something has come up.
I act like the reason he's still here is totally professional; I take out a notebook & pen.
He mummers something to himself...then takes a seat. I'm wearing a necklace... a simple chiseled arrowhead that hangs low...and points at the cleft between my breasts.
He tries to concentrate on my face, but then spots the necklace...then he is transfixed by the optical illusion that I am completely topless.
I allow him a long while to admire my assets then I say... "It's Native American."