Surprised by my neighbour.

[Charly52]

I got the chance to go out dressed Saturday evening it was unexpected and a little rushed as I didn?t know my partner was going out for the evening in fact neither of us knew until her friend rang to invite her out, so I wasn?t really prepared but I didn?t want to miss the opportunity for a drive and hopefully maybe a dive through. As I was in a hurry I didn?t have time to go in the loft to get my clothes and makeup but luckily I keep enough clothes and makeup in the garage for times like this, so I got dressed in my black knee length dress black tights and boots.I wanted to go out just before it got dark so hopefully no one would see me leave the house, so my makeup was a bit of a rush but passable I topped it off with my shoulder length brown wig. I put my hooded coat on as I wasn?t intending to get out the car and I could take it off as soon as I got out of the area, I had one last look through the window and there was no one about so it was time to go I started buttoning my coat as I opened the door and came face to face with my neighbour who was just about to knock I?m sure those of you like myself who are in the closet can imagine the sheer panic that came over my face. She was smiling at me and said why are you wearing a dress and makeup!! I had nowhere to go so I had to come clean. I asked her in and shut the door and she said so why are you wearing woman?s clothes!! I said I?m not trans or gay but I do like to cross dress.
Because my neighbour lives alone I sometimes do odd jobs for her and she is usually really talkative but I think the shock of seeing me dressed took the wind out of her sails eventually she asked me who else knows and I said no one does and she said well no one will hear about it from me as it?s your business, the reason I came across was to ask if you could do me a little job when you have time, I said no problem at all.
as she turned to go she asked if I was going anywhere nice? I said no not really I?m just going for a drive she winked and said enjoy.
As soon as she had gone I jumped in the car and drove to a quiet spot to take off my coat, I drove around the town for a while it was nice to be in full fem mode catching the odd glance from other drivers and pedestrians but in the back of my mind I was still thinking about what just happened and what the consequences could be. I have known my neighbour for a long time and we get on really well so I don?t think she will say anything to anyone. I decided not to go to a drive through as I had enough drama for one day, after about a hour or so I made my way home and by this time it was dark. After I got changed I had chance to reflect on what happened earlier and how the conversation might go when I pop over to see my neighbour.

[rachelatshop]

Wow, that was a nice story. I hope that you will have some followup stories to tell us, with regards to your neighbor. Maybe she would like to go out with you as a couple of girlfriends. Could be a real plus for you. Thanks for sharing, Rach

[BLUE ORCHID]

Hi Charly ; It can Happen when you least Expect it,

[Charly52]

I went over to to see my neighbour Friday afternoon to sort out the little job she wanted me to do and have a chat about last Saturday evening, she opened the door and thanked me for popping over and explained what she wanted my help with, all she wanted me to do was replace a couple of light bulbs on the stairs light which she could not reach to be honest it was only a five minute job for me.
I went back down the stairs to the kitchen and she thanked me for replacing the bulbs and asked me if I would like a tea coffee or glass of wine so I went for the wine she said good choice I?ll have one too. We both sat at the kitchen table and she again asked me if I was sure I didn?t mind talking about Saturday night although I was a little nervous but I said not at all. She asked me how long had I had been cross dressing and I said I can?t really remember but it?s many years ago when I was a lot younger, she said how on earth have you kept it secret all that time I said dressing at home when my partner was out or on holiday and being very careful. She asked why I crossed dressed and how does it make me feel, where did I get my clothes from and who taught me how to do makeup.
I said I guess I like to explore my feminine side the feeling for me being fully dressed with makeup and looking in the mirror and seeing someone else looking back and to be honest I love the feeling wearing a nice dress with stockings and sexy under wear.
Theses days I usually get my lingerie and clothes and makeup from the internet which is pretty anonymous but in the past I have brought from shops before the internet made it more convenient. I learned to do my makeup from YouTube and watching my partner, I said talking about makeup yours always looks fabulous how do make it look so good? She said thank you but I do my makeup every day and I?ve had years of practice.
I asked her what were her first thoughts when I opened the front door, she said It was a bit of a shock but I don?t judge and I could see the shock on your face too and the truth is you looked kinda nice, one thing I wanted to ask you is why were you wearing a wig when you have lovely long hair, I said I?ve tried lots of times to do some kind of feminine style but I can never get it right I?m ok with a bun or ponytail but that?s about my limit so hence the wig. At that point I said I had better go before my partner gets back from the shops, but I just wanted to say i really enjoyed our chat and thank you for not saying anything. She said I really enjoyed or chat too and let?s do it again and please don?t worry I won?t say a word to anyone and if you like I will help you with your hair and makeup in fact you help me out so the next time you get chance come over and I will do your hair and makeup for you if you would like me to. I said yes please if you really don?t mind, she gave me her mobile number and said ring me anytime. I left her house thinking how nice it was to really talk to someone after all this time and I?m really looking forward to next time.

[alwayshave]

Charly, that followup conversation is wonderful. I'm glad you have found an ally.

[Crissy 107]

Wow, your heart must have dropped at first but it does sound like she will keep things quiet.
As Rach just said please give us a follow up when you can.

[Geena75]

Wow, wow, WOW! You experienced what we dread the most and lived to tell of it. I admire your composure -- I probably would have shut the door and hid. Wonderful how it worked out for you -- what a nice neighbor! I would say you should definitely take her up on her offer.

[Maria 60]

Wow! I believe I would be sizing her up to see if she can hand anything down. Lol. Of coarse it must be beautiful to have this opportunity to talk to someone but in our position caution is always in our vocabulary, especially that your wife doesn't know and she does. Years ago we had a divorced niebour and our children became friends and my wife suggested to make things easier for my dressing we should tell her, after all we had an amazing relationship but I wasn't to convinced. Well I don't know what happened but we found out she was two faced and was talking trash about us behind our backs.
Then again when I was younger and still living at home I was being very adventurous and watching TV wearing jeans and with my pantyose feet up on the table. I hear the knock on the screen door and I see the lady next door. I ran to get my socks and answered the door, she handed me a package to give to my mom. She then asked if by any chance I was wearing pantyhose because she could swear she seen them. Being younger she told me that I could tell her and she wouldn't tell anyone. I told her I was and she closed the door behind her and wanted me to show her. I took off my socks and she asked me if I wear skirts and I told her no. She was solid to my secret and she would give me some of her old pantyhose now and then but for some reason it was never wierd between us. Hopefully everything will go good for you also and just keep up your guard and hopefully it could also maybe get exciting.

[JulieC]

It sounds very much like this is working out well. But, be careful... if you start spending more time over at her house, your partner might become concerned.

[Charly52]

I saw my neighbour Saturday afternoon and she asked if I was going out this weekend and did I still want her help with hair and makeup, I said unfortunately I can?t go out this weekend as my partner is home all weekend, but I?m planning to go out next Saturday as my partners friend is picking her up just after lunch time and they won?t be home until late evening, so if you don?t have plans could I pop over later in the afternoon and she said that would be fine as I have nothing planned.
I must admit I?m really looking forward to my first makeover.

[Crissy 107]

Charly, I can understand your excitement about this but please be careful. My opinion is if/when your partner finds out it will not be good.

[Jasmine23]

Hi Charly,
I would have died if that happened to me, but, it sounds like she'll keep it to herself and seems interested which bodes well. Your lucky it was a female neighbour, as women are often more understanding and open to this, especially when it's not their own partner. If it was a male neighbour I fear that your secret would be out by now. As others have said let her take the lead, hopefully it'll lead to at least having someone to talk to about it but, thread carefully. Good luck

[ShawnaL]

In hindsight, it can be a blessing (or at least a relief), because most of us have found out that it WILL happen sooner or later. And, who knows? This may be the beginning of a new and rewarding type of relationship with your neighbor!

[docrobbysherry]

Another reason why, when leaving during daylite hours, I dress, enter my car in the garage, drive away with a hat, sunglasses, a men's jacket on, and no wig!

[alwayshave]

Charly, That is a wonderful story. I'm glad your neighbor was accepting.

[kimdl93]

That was a bit of a surprise, but it turned out pleasantly.

[Fiona_44]

I know it's a heck of a surprise but it sounds like your neighbor will honor her promise. When you see her next please thank her for being so understanding.

[Charly52]

Thank you for your interesting scenarios !!! I will let you know how things go when I speak again to my neighbour.

[Diane P]

Charly I can understand what kind of a shock it must have been to open your door and see your neighbor. I'm happy that it went fairly well with her and I'd think the wink and saying enjoy means you can definitely trust her to not say anything to anyone.

[Jolene Robertson]

Wow Charly, my heart would have been racing so bad I'm not sure I could have continued out. Hope she keeps her word, but you might have found a confidant. Looking forward to the follow up.

[Ursula Harrison]

A heart-warming story and thank you for sharing it. It is lovely to have female friends that you can confide in and sometimes ask advice.

But don't get carried away imagining where this could lead to and don't push it. Hopefully she will be intrigued by what she has discovered and will want to know more. The next time you see her thank her for her understanding and hopefully that will prompt her to talk about it.

But if not, drop it. Then let her initiate any conversations on the subject.

[Connie D50]

Wow I think I would die on the spot, you have to keep us posted please.

[Jillcder]

What a shock that must have been but it sounds like it went as well as possibly. I think you relationship with your neighbor just got much closer.

[SaraLin]

I'll echo a concern that several others have voiced.
Be careful with how much or how often you share with your new supporter.
I can picture how it could get your (and perhaps her) feelings tangled up and cause "difficulties" in your marriage - things like "Why am I with X when Y supports and understands me?"
I'm not saying it will happen in your case. I'm just saying to be careful.

[NonbiNancy]

Sure sounds like something that was very much meant to happen. My $0.02, as others have said, thank her when you see her (to help her as she asked). And you know she thought about what happened too, so you can very casually offer, "If you have any questions about my CDing, I'm happy to answer." This is very possibly an opportunity to open up.