My First Apartment Chapter 27

After Dad and Bianca left I called Chloe and confirmed she would be coming over with us in the morning.

I'm looking forward to it! I have some great gifts for everyone! She said.

Meet us here at 8! I said.

I'll be there! She said.

Charlie and I made love for two hours. Every time we made love my desire to be a woman grew a little stronger. I love him so much. I just hope he likes the presents I bought him. My anxiety was a little higher than normal. Charlie saw my nervousness.

You're doing that thing again, Lana! Charlie said.

What thing? I asked.

That thing you do when you start overthinking everything!

I wasn't!! I exclaimed.

Charlie laughed! Okay if you say so! He smiled.

You know I'm right! He chuckled softly.

So what if I'm nervous! I said defensively.

You don't need to be! You have nothing to worry about! I'm going to be right beside you! Besides, your Dad told me, Bianca really likes you! He said she was actually worried about you liking her! Heck, I was worried about seeing your Dad again and what he would think about us living together. Turns out, he likes the idea of you and me living together!

You want to talk about anxiety, that was something to worry about, especially for a guy! He chuckled.

Point taken! I said. But you had an advantage most guys don't! You saved me twice! That goes a long way with my Dad! I said.

I'd do it again! I just hope I won't have to! Charlie said.

He kissed my lips softly.

We need to get to sleep! We have a long day tomorrow! Charlie said.

You're right! I said.

He spooned me from behind, and I instantly felt better.

I was up at 6. I started organizing my outfit for the day. Red sweater dress with white latex T-bar leggings and red ankle boots. I also brought my red slip on mules to match. I wore a white latex hip belt (all of it was part of the "Rianna Collection"!). I wore a C-cup push-up angel bra with cutlets to give myself some shape.

I was dreaming about getting implants next year. My breasts were growing but not as fast as I had hoped. Charlie loves playing with them, and I loved it too! I was brushing out my hair and touching up my makeup when Charlie walked in.

You forgot something! He was waving a Santa hat at me.

Seriously! I exclaimed smiling.

It will be great for you! He said. Besides, I think it will make you look holiday sexy! He smiled his sexy smile at me.

Try it! Please, for me! Charlie said.

Fine! I said. I pinned the hat on. He was right! I did look sexy! But now I had to redo my makeup and nails to go with the cap. I was drying my nails with my blow-dryer when Chloe showed up.

Chloe had a Santa cap as well. She was wearing a dark Green cashmere sweater, red latex leggings, and black knee-high boots. Her red nails and lips really stood out. She was just as beautiful as the first time we met. She brought two bottles of wine and a pan of au gratin potatoes for dinner.

Everyone ready? Chloe asked.

As soon as her nails are dry! Charlie said.

Almost done! I shouted over the blow-dryer.

It was 7:47 when my nails were finally dry.

It was just after 8 am when we got to my Dad's Airbnb house. The house smelled like Grandma Simmons' house at the holidays.

My dad made his mother's homemade caramel rolls and bacon. Dad made what smelled like espresso coffee.

Ha'lo Merry Christmas! Bianca said.

Merry Christmas! Dad said. Merry Christmas Chloe! It's great to see you!

We have coffee, Grandma's caramel rolls, and espresso! Dad said, waving his hands, inviting us to sit down.

We sat down together. Dad and Bianca made Chloe feel welcome. It was great to see Chloe smile.

We chatted about me starting school at San Diego State University. Dad and Bianca were interested in Charlie and the possibility of getting a bowl game next year. He and Bianca wanted tickets.

Chloe, have you ever considered modeling? Bianca asked.

Never! Chloe said. I don't normally fit in at a lot of places. She said.

I've asked Lana and Charlie about visiting Europe for a three-week photo shoot! I think you would fit in very well!

I'm not sure that would work! I'm not what you think I am.

Yes, you are! You're like Lana! More and more models are transgender. They are widely used in Europe. They are becoming more popular by the day for designers as models. I can guarantee you, if the camera likes you, you can expect to be very well compensated for three weeks of work! You also get to keep the clothes!

Seriously? Chloe said.

Very serious! Bianca said. Why don't we set up a little photo shoot tomorrow by the pool outside? Bring some sexy clothes and a couple of bikinis if you have them, and we'll take it from there! What do you think?

I'm in! I said

Charlie? Bianca asked.

Sure, I'll give it a try!

Bring your football gear! Bianca said maybe a Speedo brief if you have one. Oh, and bring your surfboard! It will make a great prop! Bianca said.

How about it Chloe? Bianca asked.

Okay, I'm in!

Great be here at 11 am, and girls, bring plenty of makeup! Bianca said.

Chloe was smiling while being almost dumbfounded by the offer.

Shall I hand out the presents now? I asked.

Good Idea sweetheart! Dad said.

I don't know why, but my Dad adjusted very easily to treating me like his daughter. It made me feel loved and accepted. Bianca didn't even flinch. She was nice and accepting. I started seeing what my Dad saw in her, a little bit of mother. Not just her beautiful appearance, but also in her personality. She is a very open and warm person.

Being the youngest one there, opened my first gift from Dad and Bianca. It was a pair of black 6-inch wedge Prada sandals with two buckles in front and a wide single wrap around the back of the foot. I loved them, but they almost looked unsafe to walk in!

This is too much! I love them! I squealed!

Put them on! Bianca said.

I put them on, and they fit me. When I stood up, Charlie caught me as I almost fell backwards.

Charlie just smiled at me.

I think they might be a little too much for me! I said.

Nonsense! Bianca said. If you plan on modeling this summer, you will have to get used to 15.24-centimeter heels, darling! Because you will be modeling everything from dresses, skirts, swimwear to shoes! And yes you keep the shoes too! Bianca said!

You'll get the hang of it, Lana! You wear three and four-inch heels all day! Chloe said.

I'll do my best! I said.

Your best has always been enough! Dad said.

Charlie didn't say a word when I sat down. He did kiss my cheek, thanks for letting me feel like a hero again!

I kissed him back. I gave Charlie his present. I his eyes opened wide and looked at me! How'd you know?

That's easy! I remembered that afternoon we were shopping together.

I gave Bianca another cashmere sweater I had from the Rianna Collection, it still had tags on it. And another hoodie I had, I only wore once, she looked at it twice before setting it down.

Chloe was shocked when she opened the box I handed her. It was a Fitbit Versa 4, just like the one she broke. I had gotten her extra wrist bands and the shock case for them. She loved it and put it on right there. She hugged me tightly.

When I got to my Dad, he almost fell over!

Lana! He exclaimed. This is beautiful! You shouldn't have! How did you know?

I remember everything, Dad! You always talked about the great watches that the professional golfers and tennis players wore. How much do people like the Watches in the James Bond movies?

Lana, we need to talk! Excuse us please!

Dad led me into the master bedroom and closed the door.

Lana! Sit down!

He was mildly upset. My dad never gets outrageously angry, but this was a little different. I braced myself for what was coming next

Where in hell did you get the money to buy a $20,000 watch?

$9,700 actually! I said.

That doesn't change the subject, young lady! Are you dealing drugs or something? He asked

Hell no! I'd never! I said sounding offended.

Then where? He asked, growing impatient.

Dad, remember my attack.

Of course! I was scared to death!

Well, as it turns out, the people I helped convict were under investigation for the murders of an FBI agent and two San Diego cops. With Rianna's help, she and a team of federal agents used the information I provided for search warrants and asset seizures. I was given what is called an informant's seizure award. Don't worry Dad! You don't have to pay for my school tuition! I have it covered!

Why didn't you tell me? Dad asked.

How? On a cellphone or an unsecure email? Not a chance! I couldn't risk it! I planned on telling you earlier but we were never alone long enough. No one knows, except Rianna! Except for Christmas gifts and paying for my first semester of school next month, I haven't spent any of it! I swear! I exclaimed.

How much? Dad asked.

2.5 million dollars! I said. I lied! As far as I was concerned, it wasn't really lying. My dad was always good with money. He always said Never let anyone know what you are worth. So that's what I did!

That's a lot of money! I hope you put some in a safety deposit box for safekeeping! He said.

A majority of it, yes. I buy money orders for the tuition bills. The only thing I spent five figures on besides tuition was Rianna's fee, which was $32,000.

That was money we'll spend, young lady! He started calming down.

Yes sir, I said.

Okay, you're off the hook, but no more elaborate gifts! Understand? He said.

Yes, sir!

I'm proud of you darling! I want you to know, I'll still send you living expenses, but you have to promise me you'll keep saving money and live below your means! I'm going to use the money for your tuition as an emergency fund for us!

I love you, Dad!

I love you too sweetheart! And thank you! It's a beautiful watch! I love it!

Your mother would be so proud of you!

I hugged my Dad tightly. I didn't want to let go!

Dad!

Yeah!

I really like Bianca! I'm so happy for you! I see why you like her so much! I said.

You saw it too? He asked.

If I didn't know better, I'd say it's a sign from Mom too! A good sign! I said.

You know I still miss your mother! He said.

So I, Dad! But sometimes I swear I can feel her, it feels like approval or a feeling of love from nowhere. But it's there! You know what I mean?

I do! I've felt it too! He said.

My point is, I like her! If you decide to make any decisions with her, I approve!

I love you, Lana! You remind me of your mother! You always have! You have her heart, sweetheart!

I hugged my Dad and cried. It felt like unspoken closure, we both missed my mother. Now we have permission to move forward!

My dad and went into the living room together. I grabbed my purse and went straight to the bathroom to freshen up.

Is everything alright? Charlie asked with concern.

I'm fine! I just need a couple of minutes! I said.

I'll check on her. Chloe said.

Chloe followed me into the bathroom.

Lana! Everything alright? She asked.

I'm fine, really! Dad and I just haven't talked in a while. We're good!

Why are you crying?

It was a bit emotional, but good emotional! I'll explain later. I'm good really!

You're a little shaky, let me help. Chloe offered.

Thanks, Chloe!

What are friends for! She said.

No, your family! I said.

We hugged!

Thanks to Chloe, I was presentable again in under ten minutes.

We continued to open gifts, talk, and laugh. My dad had a smile that wouldn't go away. Charlie was smiling the whole time. Chloe and Bianca hit it off too! It was a wonderful morning!

The house sounded and smelled like a house should on the holidays.

We ate dinner at 2 in the afternoon. My dad's standing rib roast was perfect! Mashed potatoes, spinach, and stewed tomatoes.

Bianca was impressed with the "All-American Dinner"! As she put it.

When you come to Italy! I will have you at my family home for Sunday dinner! Bianca said.

Gosh, I love her accent!

We ended up enjoying the pool that afternoon after dinner. Bianca has the body of a supermodel. Chloe was as muscular and sculpted as the day we met. My Dad actually looked pretty good! He shed a few pounds living in Europe. Bianca was impressed by Charlie's body. I was still in great shape after May's training. I was working out every chance I got.

We went home around 9 pm. I ended up working on the 26th through the 29th. Chloe wanted time off too. She had to cover for me until January 3rd while I was at the vineyard. I was excited to see Hank and May again. I'm hoping Rianna and John will be there!

December 26th.

Charlie got up at 6 am. He grabbed the keys to my Blazer and took off. He returned at 9 am. My car was washed, vacuumed, gassed up, and he even had the oil changed. We arrived at my dad's place. We took my Dad and Bianca to Sea World and had dinner and Medieval Times (a medieval dinner and jousting show.

I paid for it! It was a lot of fun. I let Charlie drive and Dad sat up front with Charlie.

The next day, Dad and Bianca took a trip up north of Santa Barbara on the Pacific coast highway to a bed and breakfast for two nights on the coast. We agreed to meet at my apartment at 8 am on the 30th for our flight to Napa Valley.

I was really getting excited, I couldn't wait to see May and Hank again.