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The Last Normal
🕑 Added 2024-07-05 14:15:18 +0000 UTCHi hi âš
A little change of pace today! Today's story follows one of the few women who didn't grow. As I've mentioned before, these women had a difficult time adapting, just like the amazon women did. It wasn't easy seeing their mothers, daughters, friends, and coworkers growing right in front of their eyes, as we explored in "My Small Bodybuilder Friend" story. This story solely follows Sasha, one such woman. Hope you like it!
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Sasha Volkov stared at her reflection in the full-length mirror, her slender 5'9" frame looking almost child-like compared to the towering women walking past her apartment window. At 26, the Russian model had once been considered tall, but now she felt like a relic of a bygone era.
"Dva goda," she muttered to herself in Russian. "Two years, and still nothing."
It had been two years since the virus spread across the globe, changing 90% of the adult female population. Sasha remembered the panic, the confusion, and then the awe as women around her began to grow. First, it was just a few inches in height, then came the muscles. Within two months, most women had transformed into towering amazons, dwarfing their male counterparts and forever altering the fabric of society.
But not Sasha. Day after day, she waited for the changes to begin, for the growth spurt that would bring her in line with this new world. It never came.
A knock at the door startled her from her reverie. "Sasha! Are you ready yet?" The voice belonged to her best friend, Anya.
"Da, one moment!" Sasha called back, quickly slipping on a pair of heels â a habit she couldn't shake, even though they now seemed pointless.
She opened the door to find Mia ducking to enter the apartment. At 7'2", Mia's head nearly brushed the top of the doorframe. Her muscular frame filled the entryway, making Sasha feel even smaller.
"Girl, are you seriously wearing heels again?" Anya asked, her voice a mix of amusement and concern. "You know you don't need to, right?"
Sasha shrugged, a hint of frustration in her voice. "Old habits, I guess. Besides, what difference does it make? I'm still tiny compared to you."
Mia's expression softened. She knelt down, bringing herself closer to eye level with Sasha. "Hey, don't talk like that. You're gorgeous, Sash. You always have been."
"Am I though?" Sasha gestured to the street outside. "Look at them, Anya. That's the new standard of beauty. I'm... I'm a relic."
Anya stood back up, her movement causing the floorboards to creak slightly. "That's bullshit, and you know it. Come on, we're going to be late for the gym." Sasha changed, stealing glances at her friend, who made her feel even smaller.
Sasha grabbed her bag, sighing. "Why do I even bother? No matter how much I work out, I'll never look like you."
As they left the apartment, Sasha couldn't help but notice how Anya had to turn sideways to fit through the door. It was a constant reminder of how the world had changed, and how she hadn't.
At the gym, Sasha felt even more out of place. Women effortlessly lifted weights that would have been impossible for them just two years ago. The few men present seemed to shrink into the background, their once-impressive physiques now appearing almost comical next to the amazonian women.
As Sasha struggled with a 20-pound dumbbell, she overheard two women chatting nearby.
"Can you believe it's been two years already?" one said, easily curling a 200-pound weight.
"I know, right?" replied the other, her bicep flexing to the size of Sasha's thigh as she set down a massive barbell. "Remember how scared we all were when it started?"
"Oh god, yes! I thought I was dying that first day. Woke up feeling like I had the flu, and then bam! Two weeks later, I'm busting out of all my clothes and dunking on my boyfriend."
They both laughed, a sound that seemed to boom through the gym.
Sasha felt a lump in her throat. She remembered those two weeks vividly â not because she had experienced them, but because she hadn't. Every day, she had woken up, rushing to the mirror, hoping to see the first signs of change. Every day, she had been disappointed.
"Sasha? Earth to Sasha!" Anya's voice snapped her back to reality. "You okay? You zoned out there for a bit."
Sasha forced a smile. "Yeah, sorry. Just... thinking."
Anya's eyes filled with understanding. "About the change again?"
Sasha nodded, unable to meet her friend's gaze.
Anya sighed, setting down the enormous weight she had been using. "Look, Sash, I know it's been tough for you. But you can't keep dwelling on it. You're one of the 10% who didn't change, and that's okay. It doesn't make you any less of a woman."
"Easy for you to say," Sasha muttered. "You're not the one who lost her modelling career because she didn't grow ten inches and sprout muscles the size of watermelons."
Anya winced at the bitterness in Sasha's voice. "I know, I know. But things are different now. Maybe it's time to explore other options?"
Sasha shook her head. "Like what? Every job posting these days seems to require 'post-change physique preferred' or 'must be able to lift 500 pounds minimum'."
"Well," Anya said, a mischievous glint in her eye, "I might have an idea. But first, we need a night out. It's been ages since we hit the club. What do you say? Tonight, you, me, and the girls?"
Sasha hesitated. The thought of going out, of being surrounded by towering women in a crowded club, made her anxiety spike. But the alternative was another night alone in her apartment, staring at the mirror and wishing for changes that would never come.
"Alright," she finally agreed. "But I'm not promising to enjoy it."
Anya grinned, her smile lighting up her face. "That's my girl!"
The bass thumped through the club, vibrating the floor beneath Sasha's feet as she sipped her cocktail. At 5'9", she felt like a child among giants, her eyes level with the massive chests of her friends. Anya, once her equal in height, now towered over her at an impressive 7'2".
"Come on, Sash! Let's dance!" Anya shouted over the music, her biceps flexing as she grabbed Sasha's hand.
Sasha hesitated, glancing around the crowded dance floor. "I don't know, Anya. I feel like I'll get trampled out there."
Yana, another friend who had grown to 6'11", laughed. "Don't be silly! We'll protect you, baby." She winked, her joke landing awkwardly as Sasha's face fell.
As they made their way to the dance floor, Sasha couldn't help but notice the stares. Some were directed at her towering friends, but many more seemed fixated on her. She felt exposed, vulnerable.
"Hey there, beautiful," a deep voice cut through the noise. Sasha turned to see a tall, handsome man smiling down at her. "I'm Alex. Would you like to dance?"
Before Sasha could respond, Anya stepped between them, her massive frame dwarfing Alex. "She's with us," Anya said firmly.
Alex held up his hands in surrender. "Sheesh, I'm sorry" He backed away, disappearing into the crowd.
Sasha frowned. "Anya, what was that about? He seemed nice."
Anya's expression softened. "I'm just looking out for you, Sash. You know how some guys can be."
As the night wore on, Sasha noticed a pattern. Men would approach her, only to be scared off by her protective friends. Meanwhile, Anya and Yana stood alone, their impressive physiques seemingly keeping potential suitors at bay.
During a lull in the music, Sasha excused herself to the restroom. As she washed her hands, she overheard a conversation from the stalls.
"Did you see that little one on the dance floor?" one voice said.
"Yeah, can you believe it? She must be one of the last normals," another replied.
"Lucky bitch. All the guys were drooling over her."
Sasha quickly dried her hands and left, her mind racing. As she returned to her friends, she saw their situation with new eyes. Anya was trying to engage a man in conversation, but he kept glancing nervously at her massive arms. Yana was sitting alone at the bar, nursing a drink.
It hit Sasha like a ton of bricks. In this new world, she was the exotic one. The rare commodity. For the first time since the virus had changed everything, she felt a glimmer of hope.
The next morning, Sasha woke up with a plan forming in her mind. She called her agent, Marina, who had been struggling to find her work since the change.
"Marina, I have an idea," Sasha said excitedly. "What if we marketed me as 'The Last Normal'?"
There was a pause on the other end of the line. "Sasha, darling, are you sure? That's quite a... controversial angle."
"Think about it, Marina. In a world where everyone's gone big, being small is the new big. We could corner the market!"
Marina hummed thoughtfully. "You might be onto something. Let me make some calls."
Over the next few weeks, Sasha's career took off in a way she never imagined. She booked exclusive modeling gigs, became the face of "petite" clothing lines (which now catered to women under 6 feet), and even landed a few acting roles as the "token normal" in TV shows.
But it was a chance encounter at a high-end charity gala that truly changed everything. Sasha was sipping champagne, feeling out of place among the sea of huge women in designer gowns, when she overheard a conversation.
"I'd give anything for a night with a normal-sized woman," a well-dressed man in his 50s was saying to his friend. "My wife... well, let's just say things have been challenging since the change."
His friend nodded sympathetically. "I hear you. Have you considered those new escort services? I heard they specialize in unchanged women now."
Sasha's ears perked up. She casually moved closer, pretending to admire a nearby sculpture.
"I've thought about it," the first man admitted. "But it's so risky. What if word got out? My reputation would be ruined."
As Sasha listened, a plan began to form in her mind. What if there was a more discreet way for men like this to spend time with women like her? Not necessarily as escorts, but as companions? High-class "rentals" for events, travel, or just conversation?
The next day, Sasha called Marina again. "I have another idea," she said, her voice brimming with excitement. "How would you feel about expanding into a new kind of business?"
Marina laughed. "With you, Sasha, I've learned to expect the unexpected. What did you have in mind?"
As Sasha outlined her plan for a high-end "girlfriend rental" service catering to wealthy clients, she felt a mix of anticipation and nervousness. This was uncharted territory, but in a world turned upside down, maybe it was time to make her own rules.
"It's risky," Marina said after Sasha finished explaining. "But if we do it right, with the proper safeguards and discretion... it could be incredibly lucrative."
Sasha took a deep breath. "Then let's do it. It's time for 'The Last Normal' to become more than just a model."
And with that decision, Sasha stepped into a new chapter of her life, one that would challenge her perceptions of herself, her place in this new world, and the very meaning of "normal."
Six months had passed since Sasha launched her "girlfriend rental" service, and her life had transformed beyond her wildest dreams. As she reclined in the first-class cabin of a private jet bound for Dubai, she couldn't help but marvel at how far she'd come.
"More champagne, Ms. Volkov?" the flight attendant asked, holding out a crystal flute.
Sasha smiled. "Please. And call me Sasha."
As the attendant poured, Sasha's phone buzzed with a message from her best friend, Anya.
"Hey shorty, still on for girls' night next week? Miss you! ð"
A pang of guilt hit Sasha. Between her jet-setting lifestyle and exclusive events, she'd been neglecting her friendships. She quickly typed back: "Wouldn't miss it for the world! Can't wait to see you all. ð"
The jet touched down in Dubai, where Sasha was whisked away in a luxury car to meet her client, a wealthy oil tycoon named Fahad. As they entered the glittering ballroom of a seven-star hotel, all eyes turned to them.
"You look ravishing, my dear," Fahad whispered, his hand barely reaching her waist as he guided her through the crowd.
Sasha basked in the attention, knowing full well that her petite 5'9" frame was the reason for the stares. In a room full of towering amazons, she was a rare jewel.
As the night wore on, Sasha overheard snippets of conversation:
"Is that THE Last Normal?" "I heard she charges $50,000 a day..." "How does she stay so small? It's not natural..."
The whispers only fueled her confidence. She was building a brand, a mystique around herself that was paying off handsomely.
The next morning, as Sasha prepared to leave Dubai, Fahad presented her with a small box. Inside was a stunning diamond necklace.
"A token of my appreciation," he said with a smile.
Sasha's heart raced as she fastened the necklace. The thrill of such extravagant gifts never got old.
However, not all of Sasha's engagements went as smoothly. A few weeks later, she found herself in New York, accompanying a high-profile banker named James to a charity gala. What James hadn't mentioned was that his wife would also be attending.
As Sasha entered the gala on James' arm, she immediately spotted a statuesque woman glaring at them from across the room. The woman stood at least 7'5", her muscular frame barely contained by her designer gown.
"James," Sasha hissed, "you didn't tell me your wife would be here."
Before James could respond, his wife was storming towards them, her steps causing tremors in the floor.
"You lying bastard!" she roared, her voice booming through the hall. "And you, you little homewrecker!"
Panic set in as Sasha realized she was trapped between an enraged amazon and her lying client. Acting on instinct, she ducked under a table, narrowly avoiding the wife's grasping hands.
"Come back here, you tiny little-" the wife's words were cut off as Sasha darted between legs and tables, making a beeline for the fire exit.
Thanks to her small size, Sasha managed to squeeze through gaps in the crowd that the much larger woman couldn't navigate. She burst through the fire exit and raced down the stairs, her heart pounding.
As she emerged onto the street, gasping for air, Sasha realized she'd left her purse and phone behind. She hailed a cab with shaking hands, giving the driver the address of her hotel.
Back in her room, Sasha collapsed onto the bed, her mind reeling from the close call. For the first time, she truly grasped the potential dangers of her chosen profession.
The next day, as Sasha prepared to fly home to Moscow, her phone was flooded with messages. Some were from concerned friends who'd heard about the incident. Others were from potential clients, intrigued by the gossip and eager to book her services.
But one message stood out. It was from Elena, one of the few other "unchanged" women Sasha knew:
"Saw what happened last night. Is this really the life you want? We should talk."
Sasha stared at the message, a knot forming in her stomach. She'd been so caught up in the glitz and glamour that she'd never stopped to question the morality of what she was doing.
As she boarded her flight, Sasha couldn't shake the feeling that things were about to get complicated. The high life she'd been living suddenly felt precarious, balanced on a knife's edge between luxury and danger.
She closed her eyes, trying to quiet the voices in her head. One questioned the ethics of her choices, while another whispered of the power and wealth she now possessed. As the plane took off, Sasha realized that sooner or later, she'd have to reckon with the consequences of being "The Last Normal" in a world that was anything but.
