Lauren patiently waited for her son to arrive back at their Beverly Hills hotel room that morning. She had used her connections in the entertainment industry to get him an audition with the producers of an upcoming movie.
She was surprised when Chris arrived sooner than expected and she greeted him while still dressed in her beautiful silk robe. Knowing her son so well, she immediately recognized the expression on his face. It was the look of an actor who was disappointed in his performance.
"Why the long face?" she asked, rubbing her son's shoulder.
He closed the door. "Why do you think?"
"That bad?"
He sighed, "Actually, I wasn't bad, it's that I was -- I don't know -- underwhelming I guess."
"It happens," Lauren replied with sympathy. "What did they say?"
"That the lead actress and I make a great looking couple. But they also think I'm 'too nice' for the role. At least they're giving me a chance to audition again tomorrow."
It made sense. Lauren knew her son was a sweet natured, mellow guy. That counts for a lot in life, but not necessarily in Hollywood. Movie studios frequently utilize actors with an edge, especially for this type of project.
The movie, an erotic spy thriller, explored Dom/sub themes and contained several graphic scenes. Chris wanted a small, but pivotal role in the movie as a love interest of the main female character. With an Oscar winning director, the movie was sure to be a big hit and would be the perfect vehicle for her son to increase his visibility.
Her son's discouraging try-out broke Lauren's heart. As a mother, her protective instinct shifted into overdrive. If her son wanted this part, she would do whatever it took to help him achieve his goal. And selfishly, she wanted her own legacy as an actress to continue through the success of her talented son.
"You're very lucky to have a second audition," Lauren said to bolster his mood. "It means they like you and they're still making up their minds. At worst, they're keeping you as a backup."
"Yeah. But honestly? Our preparation was totally off. I felt like a freaking statue compared to what they wanted. One of the producers even asked me if I was a virgin, that's how dry some of my acting was."
It was a fair point. The movie was highly risque and Lauren held back several times during their private rehearsals. As his mother, she had refused to practice any of the sexual dialogue with him. It just didn't seem proper.
Maybe it was time for a different strategy!
She managed a smile, "With my help, the producers will practically beg you to take the role."
"As a sexually dominant male? That's what they want. We'll have to work a miracle to make that happen. I still it's possible though, with the right... you know... techniques."
Lauren put a finger on her son's lips. "Well, actors have to act. The role is for a sexually dominant male, so that's what you'll become. Okay?"
When she removed her finger from Chris's lips, she saw a fire in his eyes. Her young man was clearly reinvigorated for this challenge. She was pleased that he had inherited her best qualities.
More importantly, she was proud that her son was driven to succeed.
"What do I have to do?" he asked earnestly.
She drummed her fingers against her hips. "Now, this is the awkward part. I'll need you to... hmmm... how should I put this?"
"It's okay, mom. Let's just be mature. Treat me like I'm an acting student, who is anxious to learn your techniques."
Lauren raised an eyebrow. "Now you're opening Pandora's Box. If you really want me to act like a coach, I'll do it."
"That's exactly what I want," he smiled, lusting for knowledge.
She stared long and hard at her son. Was pursuing this role worth changing their mother/son relationship? In Hollywood, nothing is off limits when it comes to fame. In this case, the potential payoff was attractive enough for Lauren to overcome her discomfort and she made her final decision.
"Fine," she said. "If you were my acting student, and not my son, then I'd recommend a more hands-on approach, like method acting."
"Now we're getting somewhere," he grinned.
With her hands on her hips, Lauren thought about how far she should push this transformation. But if Chris wanted a challenge, Lauren felt compelled to provide him with one.
"You and I are having lunch downstairs at the restaurant," she said. "As you may recall, there's a specific scene in the script between the lead female character and yours that takes place in an elegant restaurant. Catch my drift?"
Chris's jaw dropped slightly. "Are you suggesting..."
"Afraid of a little roleplay with your mother?"
"Well, I mean, yeah. It's awkward."
"This will give you an edge," she reminded. "If you can learn to dominate me, just think how comfortable you'll be with any other actress."
The look of shock in Chris's eyes slowly morphed into confidence.
"Right," he said casually. "My performance with the actress was stiff."
She quipped, "If this training works out, you'll be stiff again."
"Huh!?"
"I'm kidding, I'm kidding," she laughed, as did her son.
"Seriously though, how far are we going?"
She looked around the room. "Well, let's see how far we need to go, but, I know the perfect way to start. Follow me."
Lauren grabbed her son's arm and pulled him towards her luggage. Together, they looked inside at her neatly arranged stylish clothes.
She rubbed her son's arm to bolster his confidence. "I'm only going to say this once. From now until the end of lunch, you have my permission to do whatever you want with me. Stick to the script as your guideline and fully embrace your dominance. Own me. Got it?"
It was exciting to see the determined look on her son's face.
"I'm assuming you want me to pick your outfit," he said.
"Yes. Anything you want."
Lauren watched her son gulp as he navigated uncharted territory. Their boundaries had always been clear. She had raised Chris to be a gentleman and he treated her with respect at all times.
She watched her son as he struggled to attack this role with conviction. Raising an eyebrow, he leaned over the suitcase and stared at her clothes, as if in deep thought.
Chris pointed to a low cut white knit dress. "That one. And the black panties next to it."
"Nice choice. And for my bra?"
The detached look on his face was reassuring. Her son was really getting into character!
"No bra," he said, in a tone that brokered no argument. "But wear a thin jacket over it."
Lauren gasped at the choice of clothing because of her sizeable breasts. She had no problem showing them off in the right setting. It was one thing to go braless for a ceremony or big Hollywood event. But flaunting her chest to her son? While sitting across the table from him? In public?
Though shocking, it was also strangely arousing. Lauren, like most people from Hollywood, was an exhibitionist at heart.
"I like this new version of you," she giggled. "Strong and confident."
He stood firm. "We're both in character."
Knowing her son intimately, Lauren was sure Chris felt deeply conflicted about his behavior. Historically, he had always followed her instructions, not the other way around!
But this is exactly what Lauren asked for. To make her son into a sex symbol, she needed him to delve further into the role.
The only problem now was, he was still looking at her!
"I'm naked under my robe and lingerie," she said curtly.
"Yes, I would imagine so."
Chris showed no sign of backing down, just like the character in the movie. Lauren felt slightly unnerved by this.
Her eyes narrowed. "Wait, are you asking me to undress in front of you?"
Finally, he relented with a smile. "I need to use the bathroom before we go. Be ready when I'm done."
This was much more realistic than their previous rehearsals. When the door to the bathroom closed, Lauren removed her silk robe and lingerie to stand completely naked in the hotel room.
Reaching inside the luggage, she pulled out the panties her son had selected, which happened to be quite small. She shimmied them over her hips and checked her reflection. Dressed only in the barely-there panties, she was satisfied that her intense exercise regimen was worth every second. Trim and toned, she was the epitome of a modern actress in her late forties.
When she turned to pick up the dress, her phone beeped. She went to her nightstand, where her phone was charging, and checked a text message from one of the producers.
Hey Lauren. I'm sure you've heard the news about today's audition. Chris has the right stuff and did well. We're looking at a couple others though. He's in second or third place. He could be first place! You need to push him more
Lauren pursed her lips after reading the message. She sat on the bed, still topless, and thought of her response.
In Hollywood, talent alone isn't always enough to land key roles; it also takes the right connections and the appropriate amount of tenacity.
She texted back:
Give my Christopher a closer look tomorrow. We're trying new tactics and you'll be amazed! : )
Lauren smiled after sending the text, and just then, the bathroom door opened. Totally focused on texting the producer, she forgot about her state of undress and that her son would soon return.
Looking up, with her phone in hand, she was startled to see Chris ogling her tits. Though typically not shy, she immediately used her forearm to cover her suddenly erect pink nipples.
"I'm still dressing!" she hollered.
Still in character, Chris replied, while slowly turning his back, "You look beautiful. Don't be ashamed."
Lauren cringed while pulling on her dress, and before it was properly adjusted, she gave her son the okay signal.
"You can look now," she said, still adjusting the form-fitting fabric around her breasts. "I hope you appreciate this."
"I do, in more ways than you know," he said seriously, while watching.