Ruby Red Shoes – The first outing

Part 1 - the first glance
Part 2 - the first date

Those ruby red shoes were simply too fine not to be seen by all, so I slipped them on over the black tights I was wearing and took my ruby red shoes to lunch. I stood, feeling fine in my black pencil skirt and walked gracefully though the carpeted office to the lift.

On the way down, there were covetous glances towards my feet from the other women riding to lunch. I wasn’t sure how I should feel; should I feel shy with all the attention, or should I relish it? But I knew my ruby red shoes would never allow themselves to languish in the darkness, so I strode out through the doors, full of confidence and accepting of the attention.

Those ruby red shoes were simply too fine not to be seen by all.

The fine and slender heel of my ruby red shoe hit the marble floor of the foyer and I knew something was wrong. I slithered forward awkwardly, stumbling to keep my feet, and came to a stop, my hand grasping the wall to steady myself. I took another step, slowly, and the other heel also nearly slithered out from under my feet. What was happening? Why were my perfect shoes slipping all over the place?

After a few more careful steps, I realised. I didn’t know how to walk in these perfect shoes. None of my other shoes had taught me that stiletto heels required a certain skill to navigate the icy expanses of a marble floor. I felt humbled. Not only were these perfect shoes gracing my feet, but they also were teaching me a lesson, that of how to walk gracefully in all circumstances.

After a few more careful steps, I realised; I didn’t know how to walk in these perfect shoes.

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I shortened my forceful stride, and stepped carefully across the floor, making sure to place the ruby red heel carefully and walk with composure. With each step my confidence and grace increased and by the time I had reached the door, I felt that I was beginning to master the intricate skill of walking in those perfect ruby red shoes.

That night, when I reached home, I removed my ruby red shoes from my bag, and vigorously scuffed the soles. Perfect.

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