Chapter Four -- The Story of O
Sam was prepared for Mark's suggestion to abandon the window displays following the Bettie Page weekend. Mark approached Sam midday on Monday and said he thought the display window had run its course; that they should try something that didn't require Morgan being the model. He had not discussed this with his wife, but was reacting to what had happened over the weekend, and had made a command decision on his own.
This was exactly the response Sam had expected. He already knew the answer he would give, but he let Mark explain his position first.
"I understand your position Mark and I would have said the same if I were you. But in my position, and given the state of the business, I will probably have to let you go if that is your final decision." Those words took the wind out of Mark's lungs. He knew Sam had said he would consider letting him go, but he never thought Sam would actually do it. It had taken Mark over six months to find this job, and he needed this job.
"Wait a minute, you're telling me that if my wife does not continue to be the model that you will have to let me go?"
"Yes, I may have to let you go." Sam lied. The business had done so well, he was actually in a position to give Mark a raise, but he did not share this fact with Mark. Sam figured that if he gave Mark a raise, there was still a risk that Mark would want to remove Morgan from the window. He took a chance with this approach. There were other priorities playing here. And one of those was what Sam wanted, not what Mark needed.
"Okay... Okay... let me think about this for a minute. Mark had not heard the word 'may', he only heard the phrase 'let you go'. How about moving back to just using the mannequins?" Mark interjected without thinking hard.
"That didn't work the first time, if you remember."
"Yes... okay... it didn't work the first time. But maybe I can fix the dummies or maybe you can help me find better replicas?"
"Nope, what's in the back store room is all I've got. I cannot think of another option at this point, Mark. It worked because your wife became the model. If she will not do the display window, then sales will probably go back to what they were, and I may not be able to pay you."
Mark did not respond immediately. He lowered his head in thought and waited a bit longer. "All right, let me think about this. I'll get back to you with an answer later." Mark needed time to absorb the situation and evaluate the different options.
"By the way, I have a suggestion for the next scene if you decide to stay on."
This surprised Mark, because he was only thinking about whether or not he should let Morgan continue being the model, and here was Sam already thinking about a new window display.
"And what might that be?" Mark's image of his wife in a fantasy overrode his thoughts about what he should do regarding the job. Sam outlined his thoughts around the next fantasy display, which only took a few minutes. Mark listened, allowed his eyes to drift up to the left and responded. "Let me think about this. I'll talk to Morgan this evening and see what she thinks. I'll get back to you tomorrow."
"Alright, tomorrow is soon enough. I can wait." Sam turned and smiled to himself. He was going to get his wish.
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Mark was not sure how Morgan would react to Sam's suggestion. Especially considering what had happened to her two nights earlier. He didn't really want his wife to continue being on display for other men. But he had to admit that her exhibitionism did excite him. And they really needed the money. So over dinner Mark outlined the next fantasy to his wife. He was expecting her to say no, but was surprised when she quickly said, "Yes, I'll do it. It sounds exciting."
Mark was taken back by her answer, half expecting her to break down in tears with his suggestion.
"As much as I was embarrassed with what happened last Saturday. I've had time to think about it. I now realize that it was stimulating and I enjoyed the exposure. I don't think anyone knows
who
is the model, so I think my secret remains intact. I'll do it!"
From the tone of their conversation, Mark knew that Morgan had no idea that Sam knew about her. Neither of them had any idea if anyone else realized what was happening. Morgan was of the opinion there were only two people that were in on her secret. In a way Mark was relieved. He was not going to burst that balloon and let her know there was at
least
a third person.
Morgan had taken over the dinner conversation and planning. What started as Sam's suggestion, was now hers, because she believed it to be her husband's fantasy.
Mark listened to his wife speak and was getting excited. She painted this new fantasy in his head as she talked. It also started to arouse him knowing that Sam had become a secret voyeur. He let her take control of the design.
Over the remaining time it took for them to eat dinner, they talked about the new project and made their plans. Mark was slightly relieved that he would be able to tell Sam that Morgan would continue to be their model. He realized this would allow him to keep his job. After all, another rent payment was due soon and they loved their apartment
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On Tuesday Mark outlined their approach. Sam could only listen and smile, for he understood that he would continue to be part of the preparation, even though Morgan and Mark had no idea he was controlling them. Sam quietly listened, nodding his head in agreement, and only interjected a few suggestions here and there to enhance the fantasy. At the end Mark was pleased, but Sam was ecstatic.
Mark went off to pull the props he would need for the new display, and Sam went off to plot his next move. They both had plans that dealt with Morgan, but each would have very different outcomes.
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One week later the new window display was in place. Mark and Morgan had finished with constructing the new window fantasy, while Sam had completed his own personal task. It was Friday night, show time.
On cue the 'trench coat lady' arrived to be greeted by Mark. He did not need to ask Sam permission to make an adjustment, they both knew what was going on and Mark just made his way over to Morgan as soon as she entered the store.
Morgan, not realizing her cover had been blown weeks earlier, thought she was still being very discreet hiding behind her coat and sunglasses. Mark took her arm and moved her over to the window as they had done over the past weeks.
After helping her remove her coat, Mark handed her a very skimpy thong bikini. It looked to be only a few threads hanging from her hand. She smiled realizing that other than the heels she had on, this was all she was going to wear. She was naked under the coat, so it only took a few seconds to place the strings around her body. Mark tied the halter string behind her neck and another down along her back, while Morgan tied the strings at each side of her hips. She was covered, but barely. This excited the exhibitionist in her. Morgan was making her way to the back of the stage when Mark handed her one more item.
"What's this for?" She asked, knowing quite well what it was.
"It's a 'Mardi Gras Mask' and I thought it would add a little erotic touch to the fantasy." He did not tell her it was Sam's idea.
The half mask was fanned by a rainbow of feathers on its top and was very festive. Morgan smiled at her devilish husband and quietly tied the mask around her head.