Second Chance by Libra and Jeff

Chapter 5
The Mall

Chapter Description: Holly goes to the mall.

Holly didn’t want to go inside. The mall was where most of the school kids hung out and it was too local for her taste. There was a chance a neighbor or someone they knew would see them. Worse in any given crowd you could sometimes spot those who had an experience with The Age Exchanger.

In the past Holly and her friends had watched from the upper levels trying to guess which people below had the Age Exchanger treatment. The younger ones were easy to spot because the way they talked back to their parents. Then they would be hauled off to the bathroom to be spanked.

The older ones were harder because mostly they blended into the crowd. But, there was one guy anyone could spot because he was always about the mall. Her and her friends had dubbed him The King of the Losers because he wore a Burger King uniform. He worked in the Burger King Restaurant on the upper level of the mall.

After Holly was placed in the child seat of a mall shopping cart she saw The King of the Losers. He was sitting outside on a bench waiting for the public bus.

At first glanced he appeared to be a man in his middle age with a bald spot coming in, but as you got closer you saw the little details that gave him away he had once been a teenager.

He wore Nike athletic shoes to colorful and bright for a man of his age. His black dress pants had a baggy look to them if he was trying to hang on to his past. Sometimes like today he wore a t-shirt with a current rock band on it and this was the biggest giveaway of all.

Now since Holly was in the same club she felt sorry for him on a level she never allowed herself to feel before. He was pathetic to see and didn’t make eye contact with anyone very often. Holly even wondered if he had gone to her school once. She didn’t recognize him if he did.

If sensing her stare he did look up a little at Holly and she saw his haunted eyes. Holly couldn’t deal with the shame and pretended to suddenly find interest in something else. Some toddlers were supposed to be shy so Holly played the part until they were inside.

“Don’t stare, honey. Maybe you should talk like a toddler if anyone talks to you. ” Her mother said when she noticed where her daughter was looking and they were out of earshot of anyone near them.

Karen was busy smiling back at the young men and male teenagers looking at her. Never before had she gotten this kind of attention. Somehow her mother failed to notice her other daughter was becoming a sexual object in a few men’s fantasies. If they knew the truth they would find themselves very ashamed of their own thoughts.

“Okay, Karen here is some cash. I want you to take your sister to the clothing store while I go get the supplies we need. You have your sister’s cell phone? ” Her mother said giving over a wad of cash Holly never got in a single shopping trip.

Then Holly saw that Karen indeed did have her phone tucked into a dress pocket, but she didn’t say anything because what would be the point of it. Toddlers didn’t carry cell phones.

“Yeah, mom. Just call me and tell me where to meet up.

” Karen said bursting with pride she was allowed to be on her own in the mall.

From there Karen took over driving the shopping cart and Holly rode into the nearest clothing store.

“Hello, you have a beautiful daughter. How old is she? I bet she is two years old. ” A sales woman said the moment they passed the glass doorways. Her name tag read Gina in bright gold letters.

“Not mama, sissy. I’m thwee. ” Holly said doing her best lisp to her voice. Judging from Karen’s face she wasn’t going to correct the sale’s woman.

“My apologies, little lady. Is there anything I can help you with? ” The sales woman said and gave a wink toward Karen not bothering to hide it.

“Pwetty clothes. ” Holly answered pretending to take a few seconds to think about it before answering the woman.

“Right this way. You are very lucky because we are having a sale this week only. ” The woman said and gestured for them to follow.

The store was simple enough in design. Boys and girl clothes were separated on each side of the store with the changing rooms in the center.

“So when did she turn three? It must of have been pretty recent. ” Gina asked as she led them past the older children’s clothing toward the younger ages.

Holly wanted to answer about 13 years ago, but she pretended to be confused by their talk now and let her attention wandered off.

“A while back. ” Karen answered truthfully and smiled at her own answer.

“Here we go. Sleepers, play wear and a few dresses making diaper changes or potty training easier. ” Gina said and watched as Karen counted the money their mother had given her then placed it back in her pocket.

“I think just a few dresses. We will go heavy on the playwear and sleepwear clothes. ” Karen decided looking over price tags and the advertised percents off. Karen was gifted with figuring out and remembering numbers.

Holly didn’t get to go to the changing room instead she was put on the floor then made to model for a few clothes. The only saving grace of being a diaper clad model was that the store was nearly empty of people. Once they got her sizes it was quickly worked out how much clothing they could get.

“Oh, she will need shoes and socks. Her old ones don’t fit anymore. ” Karen remembered only at the last second. This meant two dresses were exchanged for footwear, but Holly didn’t mind. Karen spent a few more seconds figuring out sums in her head.

Holly thought she liked the sleepwear the most. It would cover her from neck to feet and keep her warm in the air conditioned house.

Halfway back to the register they saw a woman carrying a child’s set of clothes to make a little boy look like a sailor. An outfit so gay looking in Holly’s opinion she wouldn’t have made her bratty nephew wear it.

When the woman went into the nearest dressing room there was an instant response from within.

“I’m not wearing that mother. ” A boy appearing to be 6 years old stepped out of the dressing room wearing only boy’s briefs with the Superman logo on the front.

“Brandon, get back in here your embarrassing me. ” His mother said from the doorway as she pointed her finger down to the ground.

Holly was back in her cart seat, but Karen and the Gina had stopped dead in their tracks to watch. It was clear to everyone no real 6 year old boy could talk like that or glare at his mother like that.

“I don’t care. I’m not your little boy anymore. I was 20 years old before. You should have told them I would have preferred being behind bars instead of this. ” Brandon said then waved his hand over himself.

“Brandon, you know I couldn’t stand the idea of my baby being locked up. Now get back in here and quit being difficult. ” His mother answered back her body becoming more as her face flushed with even more embarrassment.

Brandon almost didn’t see the other sale woman behind him. He turned just in time and managed a few running steps before she reached for him.

As Holly watched it turned out that move was a mistake on the young sale woman’s part. Brandon did get snagged for a second, but the sale woman had hooked her fingers on the side of his underwear. This caused both of them to be off balance and go crashing to the floor.

Brandon slipped free of his briefs and he kicked the woman full in the face when she attempted to grab his foot to pin him to the ground. As the woman screamed in pain Brandon jumped up naked as the day he was born and ran for the door toward the front.

“Jessie, are you okay?” Gina called out and concern for her friend. There had been a nasty crunch sound after the kick.

Karen was giggling a little to herself at the sight of the little streaker running full tilt. Everyone was getting a full show at this angle.

“Fine mother, I will act like a little boy I will run through the entire mall naked while screaming my head off. ” Brandon said looking back over his shoulder at his mother who was looking horrified at her son’s actions.

Because Brandon was looking over his shoulder he never saw the last sale’s woman until he slammed into her legs. From her older age and uniform she was the manager of the store.

Brandon found his arms pinned to his sides as he was carried back to his mother kicking and screaming the whole way.

“Someone spank that little brat. He broke my nose. ” Jessie said loudly with a nasal tone to her voice.

As Karen and Holly watched it turned out that Jessie had indeed suffered a broken nose. From the force of the kick Holly guessed the girl would wake up tomorrow with two black eyes from the injury. For now the blood was gushing out before the manager started barking orders.

“Gina, don’t touch her and get on the phone to contact the janitor for a cleanup. Jessie, tilt your head back and pinch your nose lightly. I will drive you to the hospital myself. Wait for me in the back room and for God’s sake grab a towel. ” The manager said after shoving Brandon back into his mother’s arms. She had two firm hand holds over his wrists to prevent him from running away again.

Brandon didn’t seem to mind now everyone was getting a long look at him in all his glory.

“I’m so sorry. I will pay for everything and we will never come here again. ” Brandon’s mother said as the chaos was coming to an end.

“Madam, I don’t care how old your child is. We don’t allow this kind of behavior in our store. Jessie might be convinced to take a monetary settlement without involving the authories. If I can tell her you have disciplined your child. ” The manager said.

Brandon’s mother didn’t pause for a second. Twisting his wrist Brandon was force over to a chair where his mother decided to sit then she started to spank him over her lap. The manager had pulled out a phone and was recording the whole thing.

At first Brandon scream and cussed at them. In the end he was reduced to sobbing pleas and calling out mommy in a begging tone. The manager put her phone away before Brandon’s mother even saw it. Holly would guess that Jessie would get to see the video pretty soon.

“I think that will do. You are welcome to return if your son can behave himself. ” The manager said pleased by her work.

“Don’t you worry about it. I’m calling his parole officer and telling her everything. Assault and public nudity, not to mention the embarrassment he has caused me today. The next time you see my little boy he is going to be in diapers learning how to crawl again. ” Brandon’s mother said and from her tone there was no changing her mind.

“No, mommy. I be good. I promise this time. ” Brandon said between sobs his face horrified she was going to put him back in diapers.

“You want another round of spanking. Don’t speak unless your spoken too young man. Not another word or you get to find out what is like to be five months in the womb. ” His mother threaten and Brandon was reduced to sniffling as he did his best to stay quiet.

Holly watched as Brandon’s mother handed over a handful of bills which she suspected were Ben Franklins then she dragged her son back into the changing room. A few minutes later as Karen and Holly were waiting to pay for the clothes the pair came out again.

Brandon was dressed in some clothes a bit too big for his body, but must have belonged to a younger brother. They left without another word nor did they buy anything.

“I’m sorry for the delay. Hard to believe that little boy was 20 years old once. He didn’t act very mature. ” Gina said coming back to them and ringing up their order.

Holly not wanting Gina to suspect she was a lot older then she looked. she spoke up again.

“Bad boy. ” Holly said and pointed toward the now empty doorway.

“Yes, he was. A very naughty little boy. ” Gina said and gave Holly a warm smile.

Karen paid for the clothes and the shopping cart was loaded. Karen even had some change leftover.

“Bye-bye, sweetie, you be a good girl. ” Gina said to Holly and waved them goodbye as they left. Holly much to her own embarrassment gave a clumsy wave back.

“You are quite the little actor, sister. ” Karen said with a smirk once they were outside the store.

“Lets agreed never to speak of what when on in that store.

” Holly said and Karen agreed with a nod. Holly didn’t want to think about the accident with the Age Exchanger and Karen remembered only pain from her own experience with it.

Holly’s old phone rang and Karen answered it. There was a brief conversation and Holly rode until they reached the food court on the second level. Several restaurants were side by side and there was a large eating area where people could sit and enjoy the view around them.

It took only minutes to find their mother who was already sitting at a table with food. To Holly’s dislike her mother had gotten her a happy meal. Holly was less inclined to eat her chicken nuggets with care this time. Various dipping sauces ended up staining the front of her shirt.

“Honestly Holly, did you have to make a mess of yourself?” Her mother scolded and Holly gave her a cute babyish smile.

“It good, mama. ” Holly said knowing her mother did want her to play the part of a toddler.

“She can wear some of the new clothes we bought. ” Karen said coming to Holly’s defense.

“No, not until they are washed. I do love these romper outfits you got. This one looks just like a baby’s onesie. This one here is so adorable; H is for Holly. ” Her mother said reading the printed words on the clothing.

Pulling out a few clothes from the bags at a time so their mother could see them. Their mom’s own shopping cart had a few clothes in it and more needed items for a toddler. Holly was happy to see a package of pull up diapers a lot slimmer then her white bulky diaper. Holly secretly hope the baby powers and lotions were for Karen’s new babysitting service.

They finished eating and Holly went to the bathroom with her mother. It was awkward for her, but she managed it while her mother held her over the toilet. When she was wiped clean and re-diapered they came out to Karen waiting by the two carts partly filled.

“Okay girls, time for Karen to get herself some new threads. ” Their mother said and this time Holly was in the care of her mother while Karen picked out her own clothes. Karen wasn’t expected to dress up or go to school anytime soon. So her outfits leaned toward casual and lounge wear.

Finally they made their last shopping purchase and left the mall.

Holly missed her afternoon nap so she took one in the car forgetting they were going visit her aunt and nephew.

End of Chapter 05