Susan pulled into the underground garage and parked her shiny new Mercedes. She stepped out of the car, one long leg at a time. Her high heels gracefully touching down on the garage floor. She checked herself in the side mirror turned and started walking towards the street exit. Susan had it all together. A good education, a new job with an international trading firm, great job perks and an excellent salary and a loft overlooking the city. Her looks, well to die for. She was tall ,long legged ,slim, enhanced bust and a head full of long silky brunette hair. She was definitely at the top of her game in her early forties and she knew it.
As she was making her way to the entrance of the corporate entrance a young man was walking near behind her. They were both about to enter the building and as they were entering the door the young man held the door with one hand and with the other reached out and touched Susan's hair saying " this feels like silk!" Susan turned and in her cold way said" get your thrills somewhere else little boy, be on your way". They both entered and went their separate ways.
Susan went up to the executive level and entered her office. Soon after Mr. Jones, her immediate supervisor, buzzed her on the phone and asked her to come to his office.
"Susan we are about to land a big account and your skills will come in handy. Normally our Asian clients do not want to deal with women in business however your multi lingual skills will come in handy. The meeting is set today at 3pm and you will have about 3 hrs to prepare for it." Susan said "no problem Mr. Jones, this is why I am here" Mr. Jones stated " yes , time to earn this money we are paying you. Oh by the way , before the meeting you should tend to your grooming as per the corporate standards. I know you are new here but it is time to fit in. Please head down to the corporate grooming center located on the first floor where James will tend to you." Susan a bit taken back about a remark about her grooming said " corporate standards for grooming? Exactly what is that?" Mr. Jones answered " Susan don't get all worked up it was standard when you were hired and you also initialed off on it." Still a bit stunned Susan said " ok, let's just do the deal with the Asians." Susan left the office and headed to floor number one before prepping her notes.
The elevator hit the first floor and Susan read the signs for the corporate grooming center. She turned the corner and there it was. A lit barbers pole on the wall at the end of the hall. Susan thought to herself that she was in need of a trim and then she would return to prep for the meeting. She proceeded down the hall and stood at the entrance. She looked in and saw one barber chair with very fine leather in front of a wall of mirrors. There was no one visible as she stepped inside." hello anyone here?" she said. The backroom door opened and out walked that young man from the morning. "Well hello, I am James , may I help you today Miss Executive? " Susan answered " only if you are licensed and you do exactly what I tell you , got it?" " Yes to both Miss Executive" he said. Susan said as she was sitting down in the chair it is "Miss Hibble to you."
James let her sit down in the chair. He reached for a tissue wrap and placed it round her neck. Susan was new to this feeling. A white cape was placed around her and snapped up close. Susan said " just comb my hair out straight and we will just trim the ends, got it?" "Well if you are sure Miss, no problem but it is not the usual thing to do" James combed out her hair and ran his hands through the long silky brunette tresses, Again and again he did it until it all lay straight and silky. He went back to counter and grabbed his scissors and Susan heard them snap in the air." Wait just a minute cowboy, turn me to the mirror so I can keep an eye on you!" she said. James turned the chair and said "Miss I know you are new, you sure you know what you are doing?" "Exactly know!. Now trim ½ an inch all the way around on the ends and right at my eyebrows at the front which should be about an 1/8 of an inch." James turned the chair towards the mirror proceeded to do exactly as told but with a smile. Susan stated" Guess the smile is because now you get to touch my hair again." " No, I smile because I like it when new execs come to the company and aren't executive enough to read all the fine print. "There you are done Miss Hibble" as James undid the cape and shook the short strays away. Not fully understanding the last comment Susan got up form the chair and said " last time I will be here I will hire a stylist to come to my office next time." Susan left the shop and headed back to her office.
Mr. White stopped by her office. This is the first time the CEO did this since her hiring last month. "Miss Hibble we are counting on you today, go get em!" "yes sir" Susan stated back.
Mr White paged to Mr. Jones after reaching his office. "Jonesie thought our new ace was going to conform to grooming standards?" "Thought she did sir, I will tend to it!" Mr. Jones replied." Best had , don't want to lose this deal.".
Mr. Jones proceed right to Susan' office. "Susan ready for the meeting?" yes ,all my notes are ready" Susan replied. "Susan I see that you did not visit the grooming center." "yes I did and I actually needed a trim"" Susan when you were hired you signed off on the corporate guidelines of grooming during your induction. In paragraph three you will see it states that all execs will have their hair above collar length with both ears visible and a length that will not proceed pass the nose in the front." "Now please report to the center and have this addressed." If you do not wish to do this it is fine but you will have to turn in your resignation." Susan replied " I figured that was for males and since I was the only woman on the exec level it did not apply to me." "Susan the word was all , which means all." The meeting is in 45 minutes with or without you." He turned and left the office.
Susan a
bit stunned sat and pondered. How could she give up this great job, car, the loft and of course the six figure salary. She couldn't .Well its only hair and I will tell that young guy exactly how to cut it so I will still look feminine. She proceeded to the lower level.
Susan entered the grooming center with a bit of apprehension. James was sitting in the chair and looked up from reading the newspaper. "I see you are back,how may I help you?" " I have decided to go shorter and just follow my instructions" snapped Susan.
James stepped down from the chair. Susan sat down in the chair as James reached for his cape. He pulled a brand new white cape and wrapped it around Susan's neck and snapped it shut. James pulled the hair out from under the cape and readjusted the collar of the cape to fit snuggly. Susan's hair fell all about the cape and it hung midway down the back of the chair. James proceeded to comb out her hair as before. "ok now do exactly as I say." I want to keep the sides at chin length and then we will comb it back, use some gel to expose the ears and the front is already short enough." Got it? "she barked. James looked at her and said "are you sure?" "Yes do as I say." Just then the phone rang. James answered and Mr. Jones was on the other line. "Jimmy put me on speaker phone" he said. " Susan I heard you made your way to the shop. After the meeting, if all goes well, you will be heading out of town for 4 months at least, to set up a satellite office in Hong Kong. James, take it short today as she won't have another opportunity to have this service there." "Thanks" Mr. Jones said and hung up.
James turned and looked at Susan. She was sitting there solemn. James said well you heard the boss. Susan face red, held her tongue knowing her career and the money meant more than hair. The woman inside her was crying though. James stepped behind Susan and finally he was in control of the controller. James ran the comb through Susan's hair again but this time he was running his hands through it feeling its silkiness one last time. He even tilted her head forward and under combed her hair over the top of her head and then combed it back giving it more fullness. James reached for the scissors and snapped them into the air. He was about to start but stopped .Susan looked back and said "well, what are you waiting for?" James said "Something is wrong. I know what it is." He turned the chair facing the mirror. " I forgot you like to keep an eye on what I do." Now Susan viewed herself and this eager barber about to sever her locks. James went to the counter set down the scissors and lifted the clippers off the hook and while he was snapping on a #2 guide looked at Susan smiled and said " The boss said short and he signs the checks around here!" James stood at Susan's right side and placed his left hand on top of her head and tilted it exposing the right temple. On went the clippers. Susan sat just watching. James ran them up ever so slowly and the silky brunette hair started to slither down the cape and onto the floor. Susan trying to gain some kind of control and dignity said" I have a meeting in 20 minutes better not make me late or it will be your job." James looked at her in the mirror and said " You got it Miss Exec" James switched out guides to a #4 and now was behind Susan. The clippers came back on. James held firmly onto the long locks at the back of her head and perched the clippers at her forehead and ran them straight back. With each pass the grip tightened and James was in control of her head movements. The top was now clippered down and the cape was filling up quickly. Still holding onto the back he ran the clippers down the right side and the silky treasure fell softly on the floor. James proceed to the left and picking up speed shaved it down .He tilted her head forward and ran the clippers up the back and tossed the hair down on the front of the cape. Susan was feeling like she was entering the army. James switched to a #2 and brought the top down shorter. The clippers were placed back on the hook .James picked up a brush and brushed her head undid the cape and shook the mass of the hair off to the floor. The once white tile floor was now covered in brown. Susan sat there in shock. What just happened she thought. James speaking up and snapping her out of it said "Miss Hibble your meeting is in 5 minutes." Susan got up from the chair and proceeded to walk out the door. She was just about out when James spoke "Miss Hinkle" Susan turned at the doorway, a tear had finally released itself and was running down her cheek, looked at James. "Welcome to the firm! "said James.Susan proceeded out...
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