Love Comes in Many Ways

Dear Auntie Helga,

By placing photos of Duane Martin on the Internet Mrs. Jennings was able to have him adopted. To 2 ladies Ann Miller and a Karen Morgan sisters Karen never married there for keeping her family name. The two ladies agreed to have the adopted last name of the child would be Morgan and later would decide on a first name. Wanting to remove all traces of his or her passed life. Ellen Jennings rushing around, "Duane hurry honey your new mothers will be here to sign the adoption papers and to take you home. Duane really did not want to be adopted, "Why do I get 2 women for parents? Normal kids get a man and woman. I'm all most 8 years old, now little Marky he is only four and would love 2 mothers. Seeing the last of his clothes packed away into a suitcase.

Ellen knew and had all ready agreed to the terms of the adoption feeling Duane would adopt to the major changes in his life better than little Mark Fowler. By the time Ellen and Duane entered the reception area Ann Miller and her sister Karen Morgan were waiting for them. Both women looked Duane over like they were buying a horse, Ann smiling, "Thank you for not having the lad's hair cut, we will have it styled once we get back home. Duane tried several times to slide away unnoticed, to no avail.

The 2 sister held nothing back from Duane and right in front of him Ann, "He'll be just prefect making a very cute and pretty young lady. Duane eyes flashed with fear and walking towards Ellen, "Did you hear that? They are thinking of making me be their little girl! Kill the adoption I'm staying right here, send Mark he loves playing dress up with the girls! Ann and Karen starting laughing after over hearing Duane. Then Karen asked, " Mrs. Jennings, Is that true that Mark Fowler likes to wear girl's clothing? Ellen scowling at Duane, "Yes but I'm afraid it is to late Mr. and Mrs. Johnson just signed the adoptions papers for him, sorry. Ann spotting Mr. and Mrs. Johnson stopped them. Being the only other family there picking up a child.

"I know you have just signed the adoption papers for Mark, yet I was wondering if you would mind very much if I and my sister could adopt the child and of course we would through in $50,000 for your inconvenience. Frank and his wife Mary stopped and gave a long look at one another. They really could use the extra money, and were just about to agree when Mark spoke up, "Please don't let them adopt me! They want to change me into a girl, please no don't please? Frank and his wife Mary said no both glaring with fire in their eyes. Duane running after them, "Please adopt me! Please I don't want to live as a girl ether, please? Frank turned, "I'm sorry son, there is just no way. I'm sure if you talk with them they will change their minds. The both of them grabbed up Mark and ran for their car and drove off.

Ann walked up behind Duane and placing her head near his with her dark brown hair resting against his right cheek, "Duane honey you won't be the only boy to be adopted to live as a girl. Duane looked up at her with shock in his eyes. Ann grinning, "That's right, because of you Mark went out of here as a boy. I'm willing to bet you we will see him dressed so pretty before we been on the road 2 hours. Duane eyes wide with disbelief, "You're saying they are going to make him be their little girl? Ann smiling, "Yes that is exactly what I am saying. Now you on the other hand will stay a boy until at least to tonight and maybe tomorrow morning. Duane moving away from Mrs. Miller, "What if they don't, what will I get, better yet, will you let me come back here and you adopt some other boy. Ann and Karen looked at each other laughed then agreed, Karen, "With this one condition we leave all you clothes here. If Mark isn't dressed like a girl you will be returned here with your own clothes if Mark is you will be wearing girl's clothing at the next rest stop. Duane new either way he was going to have to wear girl's clothes and having nothing to lose, "Okay, it's a deal.

An hour and 50 minutes had all ready passed and Duane felt confident he had won. Ann knowing warned him, "Duane honey please do not get your hopes up 10 minutes can turn into an eternity, even if there is 1 second left we would still win and that goes the other way with you. 1 second later you still win. Karen pulled into the next rest stop and parked the car near the restaurant with her and Ann walking him in. There was only 3 minutes left and Duane could taste the victory and his own clothes. When the 3 of them heard a child crying off to their right was Mark wearing white flower print dress with anklets with pink lace at the top of them with black Mary Jane shoes with a pink ribbon in his hair.

Duane heard Mary Johnson, "Honey you don't want Duane to know it is you dress like a cute little girl do you? Mark stopped his crying and started to smile and laugh like he's been a girl all his life with 30 seconds left. Duane sank down into his seat saying nothing not even crying. Karen looked over at Duane with a grin, "Since you've been a good sport we will change your clothes after we are done eating. Ann and Karen had ate and were having the desert, "Kissing Duane on his cheek, "Why don't you come with me and we'll get you changed, then you can eat in the car on the way. As Ann lead Duane into the ladies room and pushing him into the large stall locking the door behind them.

Ann smiled, "Stand up on the toilet that way no one will know you are a boy. Ann pulled out a pair of yellow lace trimmed panties. Helping him to place his feet into the leg opening. In a whisper, Please don't make me wear these. She placed a training bra on him then lowered a half slip into place, "You be wearing a skirt and blouse set, the half slip is so no one can see through your skirt and see your pretty panties. The skirt was a light pink and full. Then Ann placed a camisole on him with a medium sweater, white with white knee socks and black Mary Jane shoes. Ann styled his hair using some hair spray to hold it in place. Holding a mirror in front of him, See how pretty you are? Again kissing him on his cheek.

"Now don't cry or look at any one for there is no way they know you are a boy, just talk and smile even laugh if you so wish to. Duane could feel the slip and the hem of the skirt rub against his thighs and legs. Once out side he could feel the cool breeze blowing up under his skirt and slip. Duane entered the car the way Ann instructed him fastening his seat belt. Karen smiled up on seeing him, "Very, very nice! Now by the time we get home you will be a pro at getting in and out of a car with a skirt or dress on. Then by tomorrow afternoon walking in a dress or skirt won't seem as awkward to you. Duane fell to sleep tired from all the commotion.

Once home the 3 of them eat a light supper. Karen smiled, "Now any question you have concerning being a girl I or Ann will be more than glad to help you. Now why don't we get you into your nightdress and ready for bed, it's been a rather long and trying day for you and a good night sleep will place a better light on all of this. Helping him out the skirt and sweater. Duane started to take off the panties. Karen stopped him, "No you leave them on, I'll remove you training bra for you then in the morning you will have to put it back on. The nightgown was of brushed nylon and pink in color with white lace at the sleeves and around the neck Duane actually liked it and was looking forward to wearing it.

Over the next day Duane could not help but notice the affections Karen and Ann's been giving him. Duane laughing, "What is my name going to be, I know of no girls with the name Duane. Karen, "Ann and I have already agreed on Holly, for Ann keeps kissing you. You come with Ann and I fore all 3 of us girls are going to the beauty salon, hurry for our appointment is a 11 o'clock and we have only 10 minutes to get there. Every thing went well on the way over to the hairdressers.

In side Helen met the 3 of them seeing Holly, "Aw ain't he sweet all dressed up like a pretty little girl. All 5 women who were near heard and giggled pointing towards Holly, Duane turned and walked back to the car and hiding him self under a blanket on the floor in the back crying. The front door opened and Ann's voice came over into the back of the car, "Duane? Holly, why did you walk out and come back to the car locking your self in the back? Duane in a voice filled with anger, "I want to go back to the orphanage I a boy! Not a dumb girl! So get me my boys' clothes because I am leaving to day!

Ann, "Wait here I will go get the keys from Karen and will be right back. Minutes later Ann returned to the car, "First we got to stop at the house then back to the orphanage. Duane felt the car start to move. Duane followed Ann into the house, "May I have my old clothes back please? Ann handed him a bag, "You can change in the bathroom and I will wait out here. Duane went and changed his clothes; it felt great to be back in boys' clothing again. He folded the girl's clothes and stacked them neatly before he left the bathroom. Combing his hair back into a ducktail of the 50's

When Ann seen Duane with a soft voice, "I wish you would change your mind for we love you more than you could ever know. Walking back to the car. Ann continued, "Helen was wrong for what she said and the saddest thing is the 2 people that love you are the ones that are being punished and hurt the worst. Duane said nothing just looked out the passenger's side window. The car parked at the bus station Ann, "Here is where we part, I'll go in and buy your ticket then I have to leave or I'll be late for my hairdressers appointment. In side, "Wait here Duane I will be back with your bus ticket. Ann went to the counter.

Duane sat in a chair next to the window watching the people and the buses when Ann returned with the ticket. Handing him his ticket Ann Miller knelt down in front of him, "Duane, I do love you and so does Karen. Now we are letting you go back with out any fight proves it. Promise me just one thing? Duane, "What's that? Ann fighting back her tears, "We don't care how long it takes with in reason you are welcome to come back, of course this does not mean when you're twenty one or thirty five, once more please reconsider honey, I promise Helen will never again say what she said this morning, please? Duane like Ann Miller and with a smile, "I will and I have 'no thank you. Please feel free to stop and see Mrs. Jennings I am sure she can fine a lovely little girl instead of a boy for you to dress in pretty undies and dresses. No I like you Mrs. Miller yet not enough to be your little girl. Turning his head toward the window again.

Ann drove back to her hair appointment through the tears Karen met her as she parked the car, "Ann, are you okay? Ann smiled, "I'll live if that's what you mean. Karen followed Ann back in to the shop. Duane walked in to the orphanage where Mrs. Jennings was waiting for him, "Well it is nice to see you back safe and sound Karen called and said you're on your way back. What happen that sent you running back to here? They dressed me like a girl! Never again, I mean that I'm a boy and want to stay a boy until I die! Ellen led him to his old bed where most of his clothes were still there, turning towards Duane, "You know you are still not out of the woods? Until they nullify the adoption you are still legally a girl. I should put you in the girl's section and make you wear a dress or skirt and blouse like the other girls have to, laughing as Duane grabbed the bar to brace open the window saying nothing.

Ellen realized this was not the same Duane smiled nervously shutting the door. The next day Ellen took Duane to school to register him. The school secretary Miss. Barnett drew up his fills on her computer. Her eyes sparkled as a grin came across her face, "Ellen, Duane can not be used for it is not her legal name. Her name is Holly Morgan. Now I have to register her as Holly Morgan, it's the law. Trying hard not to laugh too hard. Miss Barnett grinning, "All girls most wear a dress that come 2 inches below her knees or a skirt of the same length. She may wear some make up like a light lipstick in a pail pink or a soft red and a small amount of perfume. Duane rage blow up, "I am not a dumb girl! And I will not wear a dress or skirt here or anywhere else! I will wait until the adoption has been canceled then I'll come back. Turning and walking back to the car.

Karen received a phone call, "Mrs. Morgan, I am Miss Barnett the school secretary, do you have a daughter named Holly Morgan age 7 and will be 8 in one week? Karen started laughing, "Why yes I do, you are talking about the one who thinks she a boy named Duane Martin? Miss Barnett laughed, "Yes that is the one, he or she is waiting for the adoption to be canceled. You have just 3 days to do so or the truant officer will force her to meet dress codes and attend school. Karen put Miss Barnett on speaker phone so Ann was able to lesson in.

Karen with a grin, "Do what ever you have to do, she just won't liston or do as I want her to do. One thing for sure I am not canceling the adoption. That young lady will just have to accept she is a girl and there is nothing we can do to change that. Miss Barnett laughing, "You will be hearing from the child protection to come and take charge of your daughter in about 5 days. Ann laughing Karen with a smirk on her face, "I will be waiting for their call, good day. Karen with a smile, "Now I told you I had every thing under control. He will not allow us to help, then we will let the school board help for us. Ann went and made ready Holly's bedroom singing to her self.

Duane sat at the dinning room table eating when two ladies walked in, "Are you Duane or Holly Morgan age 8 as of today? Duane stood up, "Why? The dark brown hair lady stepped up beside him, "Your Mother wants you in school and you will meet the dress codes ether willingly or by force your choice. Ellen nodded acknowledging he was Duane or Holly Morgan. Jane and Doris grabbed him and dragged him into the girl's section and stripped him of all his clothes pulling on him plane pink panties with a training bra and a full slip and white ankle socks with white tennis shoes. With a white blouse and a navy blue jumper with a pleaded skirt. Styling his hair the best they could. Hauling him to the van and then to school.

To his surprise no one laughed at him or made fun. Lunch time Duane tried to go out side, "Mrs. Sullivan stopped him, "Oh no young lady, you mother is on her way here. Now just settle down and enjoy your lunch. Setting down beside him, "I know your mother and her sister. Why don't you just go along with them being their little girl? I've talked to them both for the passed two hours and they love you very much! Now believe me if this wasn't true I be going to bat for you, but it is true. Now don't try to sneak out for every one is watching and you wouldn't get very far. Patting him on his back walking back into her office.

Ann was first through the front doors of the schools. Seeing Holly setting there waiting tears started flowing down her cheeks, "Oh Holly! now running to Holy hugging her, "Please come home with us? Duane smiled, "Only if and Only if you and Karen never stop loving me the way you are right now. Karen broke down crying along with Ann; through the tears, "Yes by all means! Walking to the car all 3 ladies arm in arm laughing and finally have having a great time together.

Dennis


Thank you for your story Dennis. I just love adoption stories and it seems Holly is happy now with her two mommies.

Auntie Helga

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