At the other house Michael didn’t question why Kerry was fussing away in her closet or the bathroom all morning. He was busy in the garden. He was looking forward to the game this evening. The new recruit was playing and he was potentially going to meet some of the players. He had discovered during the week that often injured players would attend the President’s dinner. He hoped that would be the case. The vice captain, one of Michael’s favourite players was recovering from a broken arm, with luck he would be there and perhaps even sit near Michael.
He had already ordered a taxi to come around and pick up himself and Kerry up at 4. That would give them plenty of time to meet up with Bill and Margie at a hotel near the ground where they would have a drink before moving to the president’s dinner.
Kerry had never before fussed so much about which underwear to put on. She wanted to make Tom’s experience of being ‘Kerry’ as good as possible. She needed to look good, but not slutty and also feel comfortable. She finally settled on black lace French knickers and a matching bra. She toyed with the idea of stockings and a garter belt but settled on natural pantyhose. When she had bought the leather skirt the assistant had recommended a black satin half slip to be worn with it. That item also came out of her lingerie drawer.
Kerry then set about putting a wave in her hair. She had admired Jasmine’s hair. She tried to replicate the look. Her own hair didn’t have the length or volume but she did the best she could and was pretty satisfied with the final result. She then redid her nails. She initially toyed with the idea of giving herself yellow nails but settled on a neutral pink.
Once the nails were dry Kerry did the washing and cleaned the kitchen as she usually did on a Saturday morning. she did this with a spring in her step. She was looking forward to the body swap. She then had an early lunch before starting on her make-up. She meticulously applied all the levels of foundation recommended. Kerry now knew her make-up would swap with her body and wanted to supply Tom with a professional job. She knew she had appreciated how well made up Jasmine had been and wanted to do the same for Tom. She finished with a setting spray and long lasting lip gloss knowing that Tom probably would not have the ability to touch up her face once she was on her own.
Then she dressed. The long sleeved yellow top and black skirt certainly identified her as a Tiger fan. She was pleased with the result. She was comfortable and thought she looked classy. She finished the look with gold hoop earrings. She kept the other jewellery minimal, wearing only her engagement and wedding rings and the earrings. As she looked at her reflection she imagined wearing Kate’s black pearls. She decided they would be ideal.
Michael was pleased when he saw the outfit Kerry was wearing. She had certainly gone all out to look like a tiger fan. He hoped this was the start of a long friendship with Bill and his corporate box. He was glad that Kerry was putting the effort in.
“What do you think?” Kerry asked and twirled around in front of him
“Very nice. Eye-catching and elegant” Michael responded truthfully. He was a lucky man to have married such a good-looking woman. “I’m surprised your ready so early. The taxi isn’t picking us up until 4”
“Kate’s letting me borrow her black pearls. I’m going to go across and pick them up now. I’ll make sure I’m back before 3.30”
Michael was a bit surprised. He knew Tom had bought a necklace of black pearls for Kate on their 1st wedding anniversary. They were evidently quite expensive and Michael had felt a bit of pressure to out-do Tom when his own anniversary came up. It was interesting to know that Kerry was also a fan of black pearls. “Ah sure. I’ll see you later then”
He watched as Kerry picked up her handbag and headed to the door. The leather skirt restricted the length of her paces and exacerbated the feminine style of her walk. He was a lucky man!