For so long I've read stories about other girls who have gone out on the town for an evening of fun times, and have always been envious of them. I've met so many good friends this past while, many who I'd love to meet, yet everyone is so far away:-( I've been wishing for the opportunity to get together with someone who understands and can respect my desires, and always thought "some day!"
Well, it finally happened!!! Around the end of March, 2001, I got an e-mail from my "Knight In Shinning Armor", who was going to ride into Winnipeg on his galloping white horse, and rescue the girl buried deep inside me and take her out for an afternoon of fun times!! MY GOD, was this for real?? Does someone actually want to spend time with me?? I couldn't reply fast enough. Wow, I wanted so much for this opportunity to happen that I grabbed the chance and held onto the dream very tightly. I had chatted with "Foot Lover" at Debbie's Den a few times, and though he was a very sincere and cool guy too (Big muscles too<giggle>). And the thought of just getting out en fem with someone was enough to get my heart going!!
We exchanged several e-mails, which built a trusting friendship between us, then finally set up a meeting near the end of April, at his hotel, a very elegant, classy hotel in downtown Winnipeg. We were to meet in the lobby at 2 PM, on a day when we both had free time!! After his last e-mail the week before, he said he wouldn't get a chance to get on-line again, so with that, we reached the point of no return. I was committed!!
I got more excited as the days drew closer to the date! I wound up spending
a lot of time going through things in my head, and just like a real girl,
I couldn't decide what to wear!! I finally decided on an outfit I have always
felt comfortable wearing, my blue satin blouse, black hose, black pumps and
my black mini-skirt!! 
I had let my nails grow out a little longer than normal, and was very happy that I wouldn't need to worry about fake ones falling off!
I woke up the morning of our "Date" to a bright sunny day!!! I was both very excited and also very nervous too. After getting dressed and being happy with my make-up, I drove to the hotel early to make sure I found parking. I didn't want to be late. I got there about 1:15 PM, then sat in my van,. waiting, and getting even more nervous than ever.
About 1:50 PM, I got out of me vehicle and walked to the building. The sun was shinning and it was so wonderful to feel the cool breeze on my legs and the wind in my hair. I entered the building through the rear entrance and walked through the lobby, the clicking of my heels echoing through the large open area as I walked on the polished marble floor. I'm sure everyone in the building heard me too:-) When I got to our agreed upon meeting place, there was a couple sitting there, but no sign of my "date". I sat down and began thumbing through a newspaper I had brought with me in case I had to wait.
I'm sure it was 2PM sharp! The elevator doors opened, and there he was, my "Knight In Shining Armor!" I was so very nervous when he walked up to me that I stood up very quickly and began walking with him, toward the elevators. It was like I was feeling, quick, get me out of the lobby FAST!! Although I was comforatble sitting there with the couple closeby, I think I was more nervous about my voice. I've only spoken to a few people, and was worried about it too much. My heart was just pounding as we spoke a few words and rode up to the fourth floor to his room where we could just relax and talk in private.
For me, this was such a new experience, to be dressed face to face with another person for the first time. Right off, I have to say, Foot Lover was so very kind and understanding.
After getting more relaxed with each other's company, we left the room for our afternoon of adventure. The nervousness came back as the elevator doors opened up and we walked across the polished marble floor, my heels clicking loudly away:-) Such the gentleman that he is, Foot Lover opened the car door for me, so sweet to. We drove around for a while and he showed me some of the places he had been while he was in town. As we talked and drove around, I started feeling more relaxed being out with him, it was almost like it was "normal".
Now it was time to face the world head on. We parked in Osborne Village, got out of the car and began walking about. I've walked in that area lots of times, and driven past it hundreds. I felt so free to be walking in the crowds dressed in high heels and a mini-skirt!! Just a girl out having some fun. I was so thrilled when no one paid any attention to us. It was just like when I had first started visiting the mall. It started to feel so natural just to be out being me:-)
Foot Lover took me to a Sushi restaurant he found, though it was closed, so we continued walking about chatting away. We decided we would get something to eat first, then go see a movie. The movie thing has always been one of my fantasies:-) I had left my paper in the room, so off to the drug store we went. We walked right into a Shoppers Drug Mart, where he bought a newspaper. With no strange looks from the clerk, I became even more relaxed. We left the store and walked back to his car. Again, he opened my door. He is so sweet:-) Now we had a game plan. It would be "Hannibal" at 6:45 PM. So off we went to find yet another Sushi restaurant! We parked near one he found on Broadway and walked to the building. It was closed, which was too bad. It looked like a really neat place, in an old house!! So back to the car we went in search of food!! I was really starting to feel relaxed and was really enjoying the experience. To be out doing things, going places and feeling so feminine!
We finnaly decided on The Keg, a steak house on Pembina Hwy. I was really surprised with myself when we parked in the lot. There was really no feeling of hesitation as we walked into the building, were greeted by the host and taken to our table. WOW, there I was, walking through a restaurant!! Although the place wasn't crowded, I didn't notice or get the feeling that anyone paid any more attention to us other than a casual glance. When we first sat down at the table, in a nice romantic corner, there was only one other person near us. It was so comforting to be there, simply enjoying the moment, peacefully. Foot Lover was so kind by asking what I wanted to order, then did the ordering for us:-) Through the whole day, he was so concerned for my comfort. He is such a caring guy!! During our meal (Onion soup & Salad), another couple sat a few tables away. They also didn't pay any attention to us. This was such an enjoyable time for me, to be out dressed nice and having a quiet dinner at a fancy restaurant. It was such a comforting feeling to be there, I even said a few words to our waiter, and believe I was accepted as I was. That is such a terrific feeling!! Nothing like I've ever felt before.
After dinner, we walked out of the restaurant, right past several people waiting for tables. Me, still being a little paranoid, kept checking for second looks, which I don't think I got. Off to the movies!! Hooray!! My long time fantasy was about to become a reality. We parked in the lot and sat and chatted for a while. Foot Lover is a good "Spy" too. He had checked out some TG Clubs in Winnipeg, and gave me his opinion of which he felt I would be comfortable going to. Isn't that such a nice thing to do for a girl??
After being in the role for a few hours now, and feeling much more relaxed, we walked into the theater and I even spoke to the cashier when we got our tickets!! I've always been worried about how my voice sounded, so for me this was a test. I think I passed too:-) This was so special for me. We walked into the theater and took a seat near the middle. As we sat there talking while waiting for the show to start, I thought WOW! I've always wanted to do this but was always so scared! Yet, my "Knight In Shinning Armor" was making my fantasy a reality!! There I was, sitting in a crowded theater, with my short skirt riding up my crossed legs and thinking "I just can't believe I'm actually in here!" It was such a wonderful feeling to sit and enjoy a big screen movie the way I've only dreamed of:-)
After the movie was over, the night was getting late for a week day. (I hate when work gets in the way of pleasure). Almost as nervous as I was in the beginning, I didn't want the time to end. Although I had though I had to get back to reality, in fact, I had been in a reality that I had been suppressing for so long. My "Knight In Shinning Armor" drove back to the hotel, and to my vehicle We said our good bye's, then he rode offf into the night. On the way home I had the strange sense that it had all been a dream come true, and now I was free to dream some more. Torn by having to end such a wonderful time, I forgot to give him my phone number!! I could not remember his room number:-( So it was like he came into my life, rescued the woman inside me, let her out to play for a while, lifted my spirits, then was gone! Say, who was that masked man??
Foot Lover, I will never forget the kindness you showed me that day. You truly are a special person, and a special friend. Thank you:-)
Thanks for reading my story,
Sabrina
E-mail me at sabrina_markes@masquerade.ca
Member of the Winnipeg support group - "Masquerade"