"Do you need help?" I yelled from across the street.
"I think I'm okay." Whitney yelled back while dropping a shopping bag. "Well, maybe I little help wouldn't hurt."
"Let me get that." I said picking up the dropped bag.
"How very nice if you. Thank you." Whitney said.
"This is what neighbors are for, right?" I told her.
"Darn, I'm going to break something." Whitney said as she dropped another bag.
"I don't mind helping." I said as I reached down to pick up a second bag.
Whitney put the bags she had back in the trunk and squatted down beside me to help.
"I can get it." Whitney said grabbing the bag.
Whitney is best described at the ultimate trophy wife. She is in her late thirties. She is about five foot seven. She has a fit, athletic body. She has long brunette hair. She is always very stylish and very trendy.
I handed Whitney the bag and started to help pick up the items that fell out.
"It's very nice of you to help." Whitney said.
We were both squatting down and picking up the spilled items. I was trying not to stare but she was wearing a rather short dress with some black high heels. As she picked things up, her legs were not that tight together. I tried not to look but it was hard for my eyes not to glance that direction and I wanted to look up her dress.
"No problem." I said as I handed Whitney a package in a clear plastic bag.
I couldn't help but notice the package. It was a french maid outfit from a local Halloween store.
"How embarrassing." Whitney said grabbing the package with the maid outfit.
I then noticed the thigh highs that fell out of the bag as well. I also saw a box that hand some sort of shoes in it. My guess was that they were probably some heels.
"No need to be embarrassed about anything." I told her.
"This is for Halloween!" Whitney told me. "It's in a few weeks."
"Okay, yes. That makes sense." I said as I wasn't sure how to respond.
"What did you think it was...?" Whitney said. "Oh my gosh. No, no, it's for Halloween. We are having a Halloween party."
"I understand. I mean, I didn't think you were buying that to do house cleaning." I said smiling.
"Oh my gosh." Whitney said putting her hands over her face.
We were both still squatting. As she covered her face all I could do was check out her thighs and legs. I had talked with her a few times up close but I mostly had just seen her from across the street.
"It's okay. I own one myself." I joked.
"Whatever." Whitney said uncovering her face.
"Okay, I don't actually own one, but I am a fan of the outfit. It's one of my all time favorites. To see on a woman that is." I told her smiling.
She gathered the last of the items and put them in the bag. We both stood up and grabbed a few bags and walked to the front door.
"Would you please set them there by the couch." Whitney said pointing towards the couch in her living room.
"I love what you have done here." I said looking around.
"I'm sorry we haven't invited you over. We haven't been the best neighbor's since we moved in. We have had so much going on. We completely remodeled the home. I've had all the kids activities. My husband, Mark, works super long hours. It's been a crazy few months." Whitney explained.
"No, no. It's okay. I'm busy myself. I probably should stop by more...just make sure you are settling into the neighborhood." I said. "You moved here from Michigan. Right?"
"Yes, Mark was transferred down here for his job." Whitney said.
"How are you liking it so far?" I asked.
"We like it. The kids are fitting in. Mark loves his job. I'm still trying to make friends, which has gone slow, but the positive side is I get to do more shopping." Whitney said holding up one of her shopping bags.
"So, you are spending your days shopping for french maid outfits?" I said laughing. Whitney then realized the bag she held up was the one from the Halloween store.
"Funny. No, not shopping for french maid outfits. Sometimes I shop for naughty nurse or schoolgirl outfits!" Whitney joked.
"Ha. I guess I deserved that one." I said.
"Yes, you set yourself up for it!" Whitney said.
"Well, you have my number still, right?" I asked.
"Yes, we do." Whitney answered.
"Please don't hesitate to reach out if you or Mark need anything. I'm always happy to help." I told her walking towards her front door. "And, good luck with that Halloween party!
"Thank you, and if I need anything I will not hesitate to reach out." Whitney said.
The next evening I sat out on my front porch. I saw Whitney's car pull up. Her two kids got out and started playing in the front yard. Whitney stood in the driveway. She was wearing a tight black pencil skirt, dress shirt, and black heels. We waved to each other. I know she is married, but I can't help how attractive I find her.
"How are you this evening?" Whitney asked.
"I'm great. It's so nice out. It had been so hot, the weather starting to cool down feels great. Would you like to take a seat?" I asked while offering her a seat in the chair next to me in my front porch.
"I would love to." Whitney said while grabbing a chair and adjusting it so she can keep an eye on her kids while they played in their front yard.
"How was your day today?" I asked.
"It was good. I just took the kids out for dinner and now I get to relax for the evening." Whitney said. "I am glad you are out. I wanted to come over and talk with you."
"Oh yeah? How can I help you?" I inquired.
"It's about the other day. I just want to apologize for any embarrassment with that costume." She said.
"What costume?" I joked.
"Funny." She joked back.
"So how is the party arraignments coming?" I asked. "When are you having it? This weekend or next weekend?"
"It's Saturday night. Things are going well. I've been decorating on the inside. It looks like we will have a smaller group. It will probably be only ten or so people. Mostly other couples." She answered.
"Where is Mark tonight?" I asked.