at the club

"Come on, move those giant clompers!" Janice commanded. Abby reluctantly stumbled after her. She held her shirt down, embarrassed by her exposed belly. She got in the car with her mother and they headed off.

They arrived at the country club, with a valet taking the car. He eyeballed Abby in shock, especially her long bare legs, but didn't say anything. It wasn't his place. They crossed a well manicured yard towards the club, the grass tickling Abby's feet. She followed her step mother reluctantly in the ornate doorway.

As soon as Abby entered, all eyes were on her. Everyone was fancily dressed, showing off fine leisure suits, dresses and polo's. Nobody was showing nearly as much skin as Abby, who was even barefoot! In some settings her clothes wouldn't be that bad, but here she felt incredibly exposed.

"Oh my!"

"No sense of decorum!"

"Kid's today!"

"Trying to show off!"

Abby blushed as a hum of comments started. They were all talking about her! This was a horrible idea!"

"I'm going to get some drinks with coworkers." Janice said after she'd signed in. "Keep yourself busy: I may be a few hours." Janice left Abby alone, in the crowd of aghast older people, totally unsure what to do with herself.