She had not gone 10 steps when a side door opened in front of her and out stepped Liz, Julie's boss.
'Julie. What are you doing here? I didn't think you were rostered on today?'
Ryan immediately pulled up. 'Ah, Hi Liz, I'm not working. I was just doing an errand, I was just heading home' She was somewhat taken aback when Julie's sweet voice came out of her throat.
'Errand? Who for?'
'Um Ryan. The IT guy' Ryan had to think quickly 'He was off to some meeting at the other office and realised he had left his suit coat behind he asked me to fetch it and his shoes' That would explain why she was carrying a man's suit jacket and shoes.
'Oh Ryan the geek? He is useless isn't he. But while I've got you here could you do me a favour. Running into you is very fortunate. Mandy has called in sick and I have to head over to the other office myself. I desperately need someone to mind the front desk at least until lunchtime. Could you do it? I can deliver geek boy his clothes'
'Umm, I'm not really dressed for work' This was not good.
'No your not are you. What on earth are you wearing? That's ghastly'
'I wasn't expecting to work. I was sitting at home and got the call from Ryan and said I could help him out. He was in a hurry, so I just came as I was'
'Well I can help you out. We are about the same size and I bought along a change of outfits as I am meeting up with some girlfriends after work'
'Um, I couldn't do that. What would you wear?'
'Oh what I have on will suffice for tonight. I just bought the other dress as the girls were talking about heading out to a club later. If I just unbutton and reveal a bit of cleavage this will be fine' Liz pointed at herself. She was wearing a silk shirt and a pencil skirt with high heels. As usual she looked very attractive.
'But I don't have any shoes either. My sandals broke on the way over'
'No trouble. I bought along some heels that go with my dress. Please do this for me. I should be back by 1.30 at the latest'
Ryan didn't want to get the real Julie in trouble. Against her better judgement she found herself agreeing to Liz's request. 'Ok, but hurry back as quickly as you can'
'Great, Come to my office. You can change there'
So Ryan followed Liz to her office. There she was presented with what could only be described as a little black dress. and some beige coloured high heels 'It's a bit racier than normal reception wear but it will be much better than what you currently have on' Now give me those clothes for the geek. I'll need to get going'
'Umm, Can you give me a minute to change?'
'Of course. I'll be at the front desk'
Liz left. Ryan quickly collected the medallion, her wallet and car keys from her jacket pockets. Stuffing them into her trouser pockets. She then spent 5 minutes putting on Liz's dress. It was very tight fitting and revealed all Ryan's current curves and cleavage. The dress was designed to be worn without a bra. Ryan then put on the heels. She immediately gained 3 inches in height.
Ryan picked up her Jacket and black men's shoes and bundled them together. She put the rest of her own "Ryan clothes" in a bundle on a chair in Liz's office. Making sure the medallion was still in the trouser pockets.
Ryan then made her way the short distance to the front desk. She was amazed at how simple walking in the heels was. It was as if the knowledge of how to walk in heels came with the body.
Liz saw Ryan approach and said 'Thanks again for doing this Julie. I'll owe you. That dress looks great on you. I expect once word get's around a few the males will be down here to check you out. I suspect you won't have to buy your own lunch today' Liz took the trousers and shoes Ryan was still carrying. 'So this is for the geek? How did he get your number anyway? I thought you tried to avoid him?'
Ryan didn't like being referred to as the geek but he had to just take it. 'Actually once you talk to him he's really nice'
Liz looked taken aback. 'Well that's certainly a change of attitude. Only last week you were complaining about him drooling at you'
Ryan felt herself blushing. Fortunately Liz had no idea why. 'Ryan said to just leave those clothes at reception. He'll collect them when he has a chance'
Liz looked uncomfortable 'They stink....... Did you really say you think he's nice?' Before Ryan could think of a reply Liz was gone.