We had just decided to go out to dinner when Sarah's phone indicated a message had come through. It was Amanda wondering what Zach was up to and could she come around. Sarah showed me the text. Of course Amanda did not know that Sarah and myself had swapped bodies.
Amanda was my gorgeous girlfriend. When I thought I would be stuck in this female body for 9 months I had thought the best thing to do would be the break off the relationship and I had asked Sarah (in my old body) to do so. However now I knew the exchange was not permanent and we could likely change back in 3 days. I hoped 'Zach' had not acted on my earlier request. I had not seen Amanda since Sunday morning.
I asked Sarah "Have you been in contact with Amanda? Have you said anything about breaking up?"
"She rang last night. I said I was feeling tired and wanted to go to bed. She sounded disappointed but I hung up and had heard nothing since"
"Well now that we know we can swap back, we must repair the relationship" I said "Ring her, explain you are around at Rod's. Invite her around and we can all go out to dinner together. Your mission now is to make up"
Sarah rang Amanda back "Hi Amanda, I'm sorry about last night. I think I must have eaten something bad and was feeling terrible. I feel 100% again now. I'm around at Rod's and Sarah has suggested we could all go out together. Why don't you come around and maybe we could all have dinner around at the Pub"
I couldn't make out what Amanda was saying on the other end of the phone but when the call finished Sarah said he would go around and pick up Amanda then meet us at the hotel.
"Thanks Sarah" I said "I don't want to lose her"
"I'll show you how to charm a lady" said Sarah "Watch and learn"
"Actually Sarah, before you go, could you give me a little advice on feminine hygiene?"
We snuck off to the bathroom and Sarah answered the questions I had accumulated during the day. I also told him about work and the episode with Mitch. He chuckled at my predicament and suggested I stick with Marlene or Karen whenever Mitch was around. Mitch had evidently pulled a similar move on Karen recently. Sarah then found me a glittery green top and some jeans for me to wear. But by then needed to leave to pick up Amanda.
I took the opportunity to have a shower, got dressed and was yet again amazed at my ability to apply make-up and style my hair. When I left the bathroom Rod was watching TV and I asked him how I looked.
"Gorgeous Sarah" he replied "But let me get something else" He went to the bedroom and returned with some emerald earrings. "I remember you wear these with that top" He then came over and put the earrings in my pierced ears. He was very gentle. I noticed he had applied aftershave which my new body found very attractive. He gave me a final perusal and said "Time to go"
The short trip to the pub was awkwardly silent. Here I was, going to the pub with my best mate, however this time I was in the body of his fiancé. Awkwardly we realized that our 2 bodies were seriously attracted to each other.
It was a relief to arrive at the hotel. We went into the dining room and found a table. Rod went and bought some drinks a beer for himself and a glass of Sav' blanc for me, as we waited for the others to arrive.
"I like beer mate" I said trying to be jovial.
"I don't think you do in that body" he replied.
"Give me a taste"
He passed me the glass. I sipped "Ughh" I could swear the beer was off.
He took it back, took a sip himself "Tastes fine to me"
I drank some wine to clear the beer taste from my mouth.
Just then 'Zach' and Amanda entered. I noticed they were holding hands. Amanda had a radiant smile on her face. She truly was beautiful.
"Hi Amanda" I said. I wanted to give her a hug and a passionate kiss but had to resort to a chaste peck on the cheek.
Amanda sat down opposite me on the table while 'Zach' went to the bar to buy drinks.
"You look very nice" said Amanda "Engagement suits you "
I felt like I was blushing "I said to Rod, "Why don't you get some menu's" He took the hint and left the table.
"You look as if you have made up?" I questioned Amanda
"I hope so" she replied "I really think he is the one for me. Evidently his tummy was very upset on Saturday night and he didn't want to spread germs. It was all a big misunderstanding"
"That's good" I replied.
"He's feeling better now. If he plays his cards right he might get a pleasant surprise later" she said and gave me a conspirational look.
I groaned inside