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The soft, warm lighting in the store made the clothes on the racks look more luxurious and inviting than they really were. The large mirrors had gold frames in the corners, each refracting the light in the room and creating small reflections. Dresses in shades of deep red, midnight blue, and elegant black were carefully arranged on the racks. Among the fabrics, lace embroidery, lustrous satins and silk textures that blended with the skin stood out. An elegant window arrangement embraced everyone who entered, as if to say, "You can't leave here without buying at least one thing.81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡakyx0B8eyK
Although Scharline liked the general atmosphere of the store, she did not come here often. Shopping was often a practical necessity for him; he could hardly be called a fashionista. But Lisa... On the contrary, she approached shopping as a ritual. For her, it wasn't just about buying clothes, it was also a way of expressing herself.81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvZNAsoqeNp
Maybe Lisa's right, Scharline thought as she ran her fingers over a delicate fabric. Maybe I'm not trying hard enough to discover myself.81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvNSsjM0L30
She thought about why she had come to the shop. Lisa had texted her excitedly a few days ago:81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡblRe4K29Ga
"Scharline! No objections, we're going shopping this weekend. You need a new style and I'm the only one who can provide it! Don't resist, honey, resistance is a waste of time!"81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYzlG7aH6h4
Scharline hesitated at first, but Lisa's joy was hard to resist. Besides, maybe she really did need rejuvenation. Lately she had felt stuck - wearing the same clothes, going to the same places, thinking the same thoughts. A change would do her good.81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBcgqJIAT4w
Now here she was, wandering through the shelves, feeling a little strange. She was lost in the play of colors, fabrics and light. Lisa had already picked out a few dresses and was approaching her.81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH1Phhambed
Lisa had her usual mischievous grin on her face. "Come on, Scharline," he said, looking at the tight, elegant black dress in her hand. "This will fit you perfectly! Especially if you wear it one day when you're in front of Ethan..."81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKW11KIcSQ0
Scharline rolled her eyes, but couldn't hide the slight blush that spread across her cheeks. "This has nothing to do with Ethan, okay? " he said, but the incredulity in his voice made Lisa laugh.81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrgR19BxCXL
"Of course not," Lisa said before rolling her eyes. "But you should try it anyway. Not just this one, but that red one too! " She quickly pulled another dress from the racks and placed it in Scharline's arms.81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2h1M8ACnie
As they made their way to the dressing rooms, Lisa dropped the clothes she was holding and started looking for something. Scharline, meanwhile, tried on the first dress and examined herself in the mirror. The fabric fit her body perfectly, making her look taller and more elegant than she was. She turned around and looked at the low back of the dress. Just then she heard Lisa's voice.81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5q0qcOXG3c
"I found it!"81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhPBuzH5UHF
Scharline poked her head through the curtain and saw Lisa holding a delicate, lace lingerie set. Scharline's eyes widened.81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEUazQf22Se
"Lisa, no! " he whispered, afraid the others would hear.81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡol6Y4YOSHB
Lisa rolled her eyes. "Come on, Scharline. This underwear is just as important as the clothes. If you want to be confident, you have to start on the inside."81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTISk0dFUCX
Scharline sighed and straightened the dress. "Who do you think will see me in this? Will I buy it for myself or show it to someone?"81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO5P3gm2niU
Lisa narrowed her eyes and approached with a mischievous smile. "Good question," she said. "But what if you have to model someday? Or what if Ethan asked you what you would look like if you could be that brave?"81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1OrPDIU1pV
Scharline was stunned. "Lisa! I'm not a model, why would that happen?"81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlDYOVE46PZ
Lisa shrugged. "Not now, but why not? You have a beautiful body, a natural grace, and you wear clothes well. It's not just me, everyone sees it."81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMLldyj0fwd
Scharline looked at her reflection. She had never thought of it that way before.81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡisK9W54eBp
Lisa continued, her voice soft but sincere. "How do you see yourself, Scharline? Do you want to be noticed, or will you always be in the shadows?"81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgN7zzTPA4I
Scharline paused, Lisa's questions went deeper than she had thought. Did she really want to be noticed one day? And even if she did, how would that happen?81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZFBtawaYio
Lisa noticed her hesitation and smiled, pointing to the dress. "Isn't it time to start noticing yourself instead of just looking?"81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkiPhkeSWuB
Scharline took a deep breath and reached for the underwear Lisa was holding. He smiled slightly. "Okay, maybe I should give it a try..."81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN0Imv63QFo
Lisa clapped triumphantly. "That's my girl!"81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRup3EtSOOS
It was then that Scharline realized something. Even though Lisa sometimes seemed to go too far, she was the one who understood her best. And maybe Lisa was right... Maybe it was time for her to be noticed.
Scharline felt strange for a moment as she stood in front of the mirror in the dressing room. The red, thin lace underwear she was wearing hugged her body, and the feel of the light fabric against her bare skin tickled her. She put her hands on her stomach, turned slightly to the side and studied her reflection.81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0uqxN9dSSP
Just then, Lisa's voice sounded impatient outside the cabin.81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeI4DsGiVqQ
"Come on, Scharline, let me see you! I'm sure you look like a rock."81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPNakutOhVG
Scharline frowned as she pulled back the curtain and stuck her head out. "Lisa, can't you be patient? Besides, no one needs to see your underwear."81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoQmOq76bmT
Lisa giggled and slid inside. "Oh, honey, why do you think that? Look at you! You could have a lingerie fashion show."81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFtQ3mPpbuY
Scharline rolled her eyes. "Don't be ridiculous, Lisa, I'm not a model."81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg6TRhUGz1B
Lisa looked her up and down, bit her lip, and shook her head in amusement. "I don't know if you are or not, but I think it's time to awaken the wild woman in you. Besides, why don't we have some fun?"81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1lGKwqRrmk
Scharline crossed her arms. "What do you mean?"81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3d1cH78Qxp
Lisa held up the phone and struck a pose. "Come on, I'll give you some nice pictures, but I promise I won't send them to anyone!"81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFplQLFaxqU
Scharline raised his eyebrows and gave her a suspicious look. "Lisa, you don't reassure me."81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf9qSEMkVvV
Lisa burst out laughing. "Honey, I'm not sending them to anyone! We're just having fun. Besides, don't you want to see yourself from the outside? Maybe you won't show Ethan, but... at least it would be nice to see yourself from a different angle."81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyLZlRMG0Oz
Scharline took a deep breath, trying to shake off the slight discomfort of her underwear. "Okay, fine, but if I do anything stupid, we'll erase it right away, okay?"81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRleCa9TZiV
Lisa grinned triumphantly and picked up the phone. "Okay, great! Now first, put one hand on your waist and turn your hips slightly to the side. Your hips, honey, look like a work of art."81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOhTAzoJdvD
Scharline felt her cheeks flush. "Lisa!"81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaRwL1MQXfg
Lisa winked. "What? I'm just complimenting you. Okay, now let's be a little more daring... Lean slightly against the wall and throw your hair back with one hand. That's it! Oh, Scharline, Ethan would go weak in the knees if he saw you like that.81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu0BnEBL1v6
Scharline found it hard not to laugh at Lisa's jokes. She was both embarrassed and a little excited. At Lisa's suggestion, she tried a few more poses, but in her heart she thought that maybe Lisa was right about some of what she said. Maybe she should have seen herself differently...81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtjnls7wKoq
After taking a few pictures, Lisa looked at the screen and turned to Scharline with a broad grin. "See if you can say something about her again."81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ18cfLG7vTO
Scharline took the phone from Lisa and studied the screen. It was silent for a few seconds. The image she saw was unfamiliar - she had never seen herself like this. It was then that she remembered what Lisa had said: Isn't it time to know yourself?81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6kcVwA9UED
Finally, she smiled slightly and gave the phone back to Lisa with a nod. "Well... maybe it wasn't so bad after all."81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkygt7vNdrB
Lisa burst out laughing. "Look at me, Scharline, after a few tries you'll have a model in you! Tell me, what are you going to do if Ethan 'accidentally' gets one of these photos?"81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMLh59DxRZG
Scharline quickly slapped Lisa's arm. "Lisa! Don't!"81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU6lOOmSy7n
Lisa laughed and threw her hands up in the air. "Okay, okay! But what can I say? It would be a sin to show it to the world when your butt looks so great!"81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM7b5lWEgD0
Scharline took a deep breath and couldn't help but smile. Even though Lisa sometimes got into trouble, he always found a way to give her confidence. And maybe it really was time to be a little braver...
As Scharline took another look in the mirror, she realized she still couldn't get used to seeing herself like this. Her red lace underwear sat elegantly against her skin. The lightness of the fabric and the way it hugged her body felt both strange and oddly comforting. But there was still a shyness inside of her.81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5FlxA9ECqH
Lisa glanced at the photos on her phone and looked up, giggling. "Honey, you don't do yourself justice. You look like a goddess! Believe me, if someone saw you like this, I swear they couldn't help themselves."81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJbTDhLla0V
Scharline rolled her eyes, but Lisa's words brought an involuntary smile to her face. "Lisa, could you tone down the compliments, it's just underwear."81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJrflHFEugt
Lisa sighed exaggeratedly and shook her head from side to side. "Oh, poor Scharline. Here I am trying to light the fire in you and you still say 'it's just underwear'. Darling, it's a work of art. And the body that wears it? That's more than art!"81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU4EG9HfshM
Scharline gave Lisa a wary look. "Okay, okay. I've already tried it on, you could see it, we had fun, now can I go back to my normal clothes?"81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmuSg3n6IIM
Lisa took a step towards her and shook her head from side to side. "No, no. We're not done yet. Now we come to the most important thing... Courage."81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuf4fhdNzeY
Scharline raised her eyebrows. "Courage? What are you talking about?"81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQtq7OXzILS
Lisa suddenly stepped back and placed a hand on Scharline's waist. Leaning in slightly, she whispered in a low voice, "Just look in the mirror and see the difference. Stand a little straighter, drop your shoulders and feel your confidence.81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJOckeZZ8WH
Scharline involuntarily obeyed Lisa's words. She relaxed her shoulders slightly, lifted her head a little and looked at her reflection again.81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLhUUixWBh8
Sliding her hands down from her waist, Lisa gently touched Scharline's buttocks, her fingers lightly pressing and squeezing.81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmfy6tWucbL
Scharline's eyes widened, startled. "Lisa! What are you doing? " she said, but her voice sounded more surprised than stern.81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkj53VDgPkz
Lisa grinned with satisfaction before rolling her eyes. "What's wrong, honey? You can't have these buttocks and not be proud of them! Seriously, Scharline, incredibly shapely! Instead of hiding that beauty, why don't you show it off a little more?"81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGfestRJ9eG
Scharline held her breath and took another look at her reflection. Lisa's hands were still pressing lightly on her buttocks, but Scharline suddenly remembered what Lisa had said: Why don't you make it stand out a little more?81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzGGOlkqsib
Lisa continued, as if to provoke him even more. "Imagine... if Ethan were here and he saw you like this. What do you think he would do?"81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLClU2zS01h
Scharline felt her cheeks heat up, but before Lisa could shut her up, she continued: "I think his first reflex would be to put his hands on your waist and pull you towards him. Then... Oh, Scharline, just the thought is dangerous!"81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlMzVqqMyUK
Scharline pictured Lisa's words in her mind for a moment and blinked quickly. "Lisa! I don't even want to imagine it! " she said, her voice shaking slightly.81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYoRk9hv1ea
Lisa burst out laughing. "Sure, sure. But the look on your face says something else."81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTd3QkueCfv
Then she leaned in again and whispered in a low voice, "You know, before they walk the runway, models look at themselves in the mirror to feel their confidence. They know every curve of their bodies. You need to do the same, Scharline. Know your own beauty."81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5XgeFOs7cF
Lisa patted her thigh again before pulling her hand away. "You should start modeling for the sake of these thighs! It's a shame."81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsQB28Qbquu
Scharline shook her head, laughing inwardly at Lisa's casual attitude. "Lisa, you're a pain in the ass."81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwfY4IFQZBy
Lisa shrugged and winked at her. "And you're starting to discover the real Scharline in you. You can't blame me for that."81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeGhjZ79gPy
As Scharline looked into the mirror again, Lisa's words continued to echo in his head. The shyness inside him was slowly dissolving... And maybe Lisa was right. Maybe it really was time to realize himself.
Scharline looked at her reflection again after Lisa's touch. Her cheeks were slightly flushed, but it wouldn't be right to say it was just because of her underwear. Something was stirring inside her. Lisa's words implied more than they said - especially her insistence on self-discovery.81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuyg5j9bPQD
Lisa blinked and smiled when she realized he was still thinking. "You know what, Scharline? " she said sarcastically. "Remember last weekend on the beach with Braun when he hugged you from behind? Were you nervous then, too, or... did you feel a little different?"81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS4233p5XRO
Scharline frowned and looked at Lisa. "Why are you bringing up that moment now? " she muttered, but she understood what Lisa was trying to do.81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD0q44toSws
Lisa touched her shoulder lightly and tilted her head to the side. "Because I want to know how your body reacted in that moment, what you felt. When Braun's arms wrapped around you that day, when he put pressure on your buttocks... What went through you?"81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡibVjvAwchH
Lisa's question took Scharline back a moment. The golden sand glistening in the sun, the smell of sea salt on Braun's skin, the warm breeze caressing her body... And what she remembered most was Braun's strong arms around her waist. At that moment, it seemed like just a pose for a photo, but her body felt his pressure in a very different way.81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdq80s0ymP6
She took a deep breath. "It was strange," she whispered. "I mean, Brown is someone I know. It should have been natural for him to touch me, but that day... it was different."81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ5N5erz1Km
Lisa shook her head slightly. "Different?"81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQaSjbXSF0v
Scharline continued to describe herself as she looked into the mirror. "My body reacted to him. I didn't want to realize it at the time, but... something stirred inside me. It was like a feeling between strange and familiar. When I felt my hips pressed against him, my heart accelerated. It was as if I was trapped in this moment - I didn't want to leave, but I didn't know what to do.81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYpExi43iFP
Lisa smiled, then moved behind Scharline and put her hands on his waist. "So how do you feel now? " she said quietly. Slowly she slid her hands down and lifted Scharline's buttocks slightly.81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡskIXu5Ulcy
Scharline suddenly took a deep breath. "Lisa... what are you doing?"81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXdG6uJ1i8J
Lisa whispered, giggling playfully. "I'm just making you feel. I want you to listen to what your body is telling you."81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRfZKtkfn4I
Scharline involuntarily continued to stare at her reflection in the mirror as she felt the light pressure of Lisa's hands. Something inside her told her to explore the feelings she had suppressed for years. Under Lisa's influence, she felt everything become much clearer.81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdkjp2FFuXk
Lisa rested her head lightly on Scharline's shoulder and whispered softly. "Don't just think with your mind, Scharline. Listen to your feelings. Give yourself permission."81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhnP7VTJat0
And at that moment, Lisa planted a light, delicate kiss on the side of her cheek.81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0n84SWL2hU
Scharline blinked with a sudden feeling of warmth. Her heart was racing. Lisa wasn't forcing her to do anything, but rather opening a door for her - a chance to discover herself.81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjf2YAzu6zh
Smiling slightly, Lisa stepped back and looked into her eyes. "How about stretching your limits a little? " she whispered. "Sometimes taking a step is the only way to get what you want."81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwTjtzW5XI6
Scharline paused for a moment. As he struggled with the complex emotions rising within him, he saw the honest look in Lisa's eyes. Courage, confidence, and perhaps a long-suppressed desire to explore.81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiKpbYkSy0v
And maybe Lisa was right. It was time to discover himself.
