It is said the only constant in the world is change. In my case, there had been change on almost all fronts, personally and professionally. Shannon, Debra and Jane had all moved on from their jobs in my office. My days of being teased, taunted and in Shannon's case cucked beneath their feet were now a distant memory. Shannon had taken up with a new boyfriend and emigrated overseas. Debra took a new job elsewhere and Jane left her job and moved away to study a new degree. Meanwhile, my ex-girlfriend Jen and her partner Steve had become more distant. Our foot cuckolding sessions were on hiatus since they got engaged and were in full flow planning a wedding.
In all the time that had passed, it had been months since I last worshipped a pair of women's feet. But a happy coincidence was to end my dry spell. Bored by the dreary office since Shannon, Debra and Jane's departures, I opted to move on myself, taking on a new job at higher pay. I liked the job. Aside from the better pay and nice office, it offered more interesting work, including working on the company graduate programme. I shadowed one of the more seasoned colleagues managing the programme in my first year, so I could learn the ropes. The programme was competitive, offering a good salary and progression. Most participants went on a fast track to management. I was flicking down the list of applicants when a familiar name appeared on screen.
In my desire to leave my previous job, I applied and interviewed for about 10 jobs. One of them had been with a smaller organisation. The office of this particular place had been drab and grey but I soon saw it illuminated by a gorgeous Goddess who came to show me around. Chloe was about 5 feet 2 inches tall with flowing angelic blonde hair and steel blue eyes. She looked like a Scandanavian model. In giving me the tour of the office she explained she was 23 and had come to the job straight out of university. As enchanted as I was by her, I ultimately turned down the job her company offered to come to the one I was now in. Her name appearing in the list of applicants for the graduate programme seemed like a twist of fate. My colleague Stuart entered the office, breaking my thoughts.
"How's things?" He said, sitting down at his desk.
"Not bad. Just looking over the graduate applications."
"Glad I got rid of that fun and games." He said with a smile. "Big numbers this year?"
"Looking like about 150. But should be able to whittle that down. Just picked up on a familiar name."
"Who's that?" Stuart asked.
I explained the background and how I knew Chloe.
"Small world. But not worth raising it. Not like you know her personally or anything. She must be keen."
"Why do you say that?"
"This must be the third year she has applied. Don't get me wrong, she's a smart cookie. Graduated top of her class at university and had good experience. Just didn't quite perform in the interview. Maybe this will be her year."
"Maybe. Will see how she gets on."
"Good luck interviewing her. She's pretty formidable." Stuart said before getting up to leave the office.
I mentioned Chloe to a couple of my colleagues who had interviewed her previously. They backed up Stuart's use of the word formidable. Consensus was that Chloe was one to watch. I was to discover a sense of her formidable spirit sooner than I thought.
I spent Friday night bar hopping and enjoying some cocktails. Some old friends were back in town for the weekend and talked about an impromptu night out. Whether it panned out or not I needed a night to unwind. My favourite cocktail bar wasn't too busy for a change. I was able to get one of the tables with 2 armchairs. The walls were exposed brick, punctuated with lamps with frilly shades. The bar had a 1920s speakeasy vibe. The music was unobtrusive and the cocktails were high quality but reasonably priced. As I checked my phone for the 10th time to see where my friends were, fate walked in. Chloe was wearing a figure-hugging aquamarine blue dress with an exposed mid-riff. Her skin was healthily bronzed and her hair tied up. She was wearing a stunning pair of matching blue strappy heeled sandals with her toes painted a co-ordinated aqua blue. As her friends broke off to their group table, she strode over to the bar with her card out. She clocked me briefly as she stood at the bar. After waiting a few moments, she turned again and her eyes met mine. Her face indicated acknowledgement as she stepped over.
"I feel like I know you from somewhere?" She asked.
"Good memory. About 12 months ago you gave me a tour around your office."
"Oh yeah! You were the guy who turned down the job."
"Guilty as charged."
"I take it you wound up somewhere better? Most places would be in fairness."
I explained where I had taken up a job and her eyes widened.
"No way! I have applied for the graduate programme there!"
"Really? Small world. I did think I recognised your name in the applications."
"Well, I guess I am memorable." She replied teasingly. "What brings you out?"
"Plan was to meet a few friends but not sure if they are going to make it out or not. How about you?"
"Same. Drinks with a few friends. You're welcome to join us if you'd like? Might as well if your friends bailed."
"Sounds like a plan. I'll get the first round in." I replied.
I helped Chloe carry the drinks back to her table and she introduced me to her friends. They were all much like her, in their early 20s and working entry level office jobs. She knew most of them from their time at university. As the drinks and conversation flowed, I could not help but be distracted by Chloe. She had arresting good looks with an infectious laugh. Her smile was illuminating and on a few occasions my gaze lingered too long and our eyes met as she sipped her drink. In addition to her beauty, I could not help but admire her dainty feet. She must have been a size 3 or 4 and her toes were flawlessly shaped. It was mesmerizing watching her periodically wriggle and flex them against the straps of her heels. We ordered a couple more rounds before Chloe's friends started to drift off.
"They having an early night?" I joked.
"Hardly. They're out for the night. Going to some loud, crowded club until about 2am."
"You don't fancy it?"
"Normally I would, in the right circumstances. But not feeling it tonight. At least not in these shoes." She said, glancing down at her feet.
"Really? They look perfect to me. At least for a club I mean." I quickly corrected.
Her eyes met mine and she had a wry smile on her face.
"Maybe. But my feet are killing me. Been walking in heels a lot this week. Plus, I don't normally like open toes in those busy clubs. So many sticky floors and people being clumsy. Wouldn't want to damage my cute pedicure. What do you think of it?" Chloe asked, taking me by surprise.
"Your pedicure?"
"Yeah. Do you like the colour?"
I felt heat rise around my neck as I formulated a response.
"Umm, yeah. I mean it is a nice colour. Pairs well with your shoes. Plus, it looks well done. Certainly suits your toes."
"Suits my toes?"
"Well, I mean. The shape of your toes. They are nice and evenly sized."
"I guess you're right. Never heard a guy say that before though." She giggled. "But not worth risking them at a crowded club. What about you? Are you staying out?"