Lucille
Lucille looked out over the city from her penthouse office. It had been a long day, but the view always reminded her of what she had achieved. In an industry dominated by males, she rose to the top through cunning political moves, an unmatchable work ethic and by not succumbing to any male pressure of using alternative methods. Her business performance had commanded her respect from even the most rival colleague and now she held the highest seat of the company.
"Mrs. Powers, I've got those reports you wanted," Mark said breaking Lucille's trance.
She turned and greeted him with a half smile. "Thanks Mark."
Mark nodded. "I'll see you at the barbecue."
Lucille watched Mark as he left, checking out his toned ass. It felt right to be the one objectifying and not being the one objectified. However as much as Lucille loved men, there wasn't a single one that could tame her. Not even her husband. It's why she got where she was. And nothing was going to change that.
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"Rebecca, stop slouching. You look like a degenerate," Lucille said to her daughter. She was in her second year of college, yet somehow couldn't maintain a decent posture.
Both of them hated attending the barbecue, but Lucille needed to go to keep up her appearances with her family. Not that she never spent time with her family. It was more so that her PR had its job cut out for them when her two daughters and son showed up.
When Lucille and her family arrived, her kids split off and she and her husband, Eric, did the rounds. After a little mishap with a rogue wine glass, Lucille excused herself to the restroom to clean her white dress. With a neckline low enough to show some cleavage and length short enough to hug her ass comfortably, it was one of her favorite dresses. The clothing's sparkling diamonds also complimented her jewellery and had her glimmering and dazzling like a star in her own right. She just needed to get it clean.
After scrubbing with soap and whatever stain remover she could find in her purse, the stain didn't budge, and Lucille's night seemed like it was about to end short.
"If you're looking for a quick fix, I can help you," a voice said from behind her.
Lucille turned around and saw a girl around her daughter's age. The only difference was that Rebecca was prim and proper and this girl was just... different. She wore ripped jeans, a rock band t-shirt and did her make-up just a touch. Not that she needed it, the girl had the fortunate genes of natural beauty. Something Lucille had also been blessed with.
"I tried everything, but it won't come out," Lucille said. "So, unless you're Mr. Clean, I don't see how you can help me."
The girl walked over. Without asking, she grabbed the diamond pin in Lucille's hair, letting loose a few strands. After grabbing a flower from the bathroom decoration, she moved close to Lucille, her warm breath almost beating on Lucille's lips. Her furrowed concentration with her cute tongue hanging out momentarily captured Lucille's attention.
"There you go," the girl said, stepping back to admire her handy work.
Lucille walked over to the mirror. Over the stain was her diamond pin and a flower which didn't look out of place on her outfit. She turned back around to thank the girl, but the mysterious stranger was gone.
After using the washroom, Lucille rejoined the party. She still had plenty of people to rub elbows with, but for some reason, the thought of the girl in the bathroom wouldn't get out of her head. Why did she care about some random girl with a beautiful smile and unique sense of fashion?
Conversation after conversation, Lucille did her job of making sure all guests felt welcomed and emphasized that they could approach her at any time. However, during each conversation, Lucille noticed her eyes wandered the crowd looking for the free spirit she met in the bathroom.
With the night nearing the end, Lucille came to the conclusion that her mysterious stranger almost felt like a figment of her imagination. Or maybe just a party crasher. It was something she wouldn't have put past the girl from their brief meeting.
"Lucille," Mark said from behind. "I'd like you to meet someone."
Mark was the last person Lucille wanted to talk to. As much as she appreciated his work, not only was he a boring conversationalist, but there wasn't much reward for talking someone at his low rank. Not to be rude, Lucille turned around to say as little as possible then planned on leaving for the night. However, the treasure that she had been seeking all night stood before her.