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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.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0o6SVxeV0Y
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.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8YmerIGgrh
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.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhPT9PDuJap
She thought about why she had come to the shop. Lisa had texted her excitedly a few days ago:46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMHQqMLLdNK
"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!"46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhHpCBqKfn9
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.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhh88ABRCee
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.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ21LeNA2BT8
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..."46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9BdWkxmrfj
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.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUXxpaHcksq
"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.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnEzGCTJ0nJ
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.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV4mnneZLY3
"I found it!"46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFznyOsEXwP
Scharline poked her head through the curtain and saw Lisa holding a delicate, lace lingerie set. Scharline's eyes widened.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9ALw6jgL9d
"Lisa, no! " he whispered, afraid the others would hear.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHVSjZqZs13
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."46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt0Tj2OxuNN
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?"46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiDqEPoetAt
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?"46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBbSrZE4kVI
Scharline was stunned. "Lisa! I'm not a model, why would that happen?"46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5kxhDkbwjd
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."46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ15Vo0A3L1U
Scharline looked at her reflection. She had never thought of it that way before.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQZBTgu1nex
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?"46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz3NdZ1tRBR
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?46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmpFKMTelTa
Lisa noticed her hesitation and smiled, pointing to the dress. "Isn't it time to start noticing yourself instead of just looking?"46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNhEP2U9IsK
Scharline took a deep breath and reached for the underwear Lisa was holding. He smiled slightly. "Okay, maybe I should give it a try..."46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQiKR7vQosf
Lisa clapped triumphantly. "That's my girl!"46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJnx1qx9Erm
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.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrvvPkHLOEL
Just then, Lisa's voice sounded impatient outside the cabin.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTJSeNRtZ9p
"Come on, Scharline, let me see you! I'm sure you look like a rock."46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYVSjNrHsKj
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."46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaZcYpkl4Au
Lisa giggled and slid inside. "Oh, honey, why do you think that? Look at you! You could have a lingerie fashion show."46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn1I3Mxm1AK
Scharline rolled her eyes. "Don't be ridiculous, Lisa, I'm not a model."46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqNIudly6u2
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?"46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhDyO5Idy5J
Scharline crossed her arms. "What do you mean?"46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUtyMd2BQsq
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!"46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTt3hA8pBwo
Scharline raised his eyebrows and gave her a suspicious look. "Lisa, you don't reassure me."46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxyfznyPjyz
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."46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBnvP0pLFTl
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?"46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVJvUk3iXAU
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."46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs8qQ84qX3s
Scharline felt her cheeks flush. "Lisa!"46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJUK0CvIDSE
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.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr2RguwkFq6
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...46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzJw8Bp55tj
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."46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPQxBxVbCxL
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?46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6eEBMbpfIN
Finally, she smiled slightly and gave the phone back to Lisa with a nod. "Well... maybe it wasn't so bad after all."46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMVONqivVeT
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?"46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxXQ0YuFEul
Scharline quickly slapped Lisa's arm. "Lisa! Don't!"46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbUfkHLDr3j
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!"46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo4jHvPGAdJ
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.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0oX3On4R53
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."46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYJdqVckBJd
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."46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUUmyVxF7WS
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!"46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGsDhuJG55P
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?"46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWn4Hq66aNJ
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."46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxALLdW00J7
Scharline raised her eyebrows. "Courage? What are you talking about?"46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBDzkxl7M3Z
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.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoahqKUIkmG
Scharline involuntarily obeyed Lisa's words. She relaxed her shoulders slightly, lifted her head a little and looked at her reflection again.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6C3fY93t7f
Sliding her hands down from her waist, Lisa gently touched Scharline's buttocks, her fingers lightly pressing and squeezing.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMN0HTRKrFd
Scharline's eyes widened, startled. "Lisa! What are you doing? " she said, but her voice sounded more surprised than stern.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVuWyiREnMj
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?"46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2zYhPKYRf2
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?46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXrRtNO2q9Z
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?"46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnQMYKWCtR1
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!"46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9DJu1kVPQX
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.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjjryNh77v9
Lisa burst out laughing. "Sure, sure. But the look on your face says something else."46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1SjTvQUbNW
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."46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOmTu8k4sGm
Lisa patted her thigh again before pulling her hand away. "You should start modeling for the sake of these thighs! It's a shame."46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCDyxnVXYag
Scharline shook her head, laughing inwardly at Lisa's casual attitude. "Lisa, you're a pain in the ass."46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoAWmRPTmZD
Lisa shrugged and winked at her. "And you're starting to discover the real Scharline in you. You can't blame me for that."46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg7fRK2LpKV
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.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ3yNyPfOTt
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?"46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZEwWyEDhLa
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.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMHebSS5tv0
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?"46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwOs6De5J4L
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.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxT0DSD4F6g
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."46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaJyNc3JmNq
Lisa shook her head slightly. "Different?"46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR1sLfMfPKw
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.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcmlXlIAGrD
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.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIgUeGRrJFV
Scharline suddenly took a deep breath. "Lisa... what are you doing?"46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtvCPcXJgQl
Lisa whispered, giggling playfully. "I'm just making you feel. I want you to listen to what your body is telling you."46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdevakjtKuI
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.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUskBlIgtnz
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."46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtpeHZ5b2TL
And at that moment, Lisa planted a light, delicate kiss on the side of her cheek.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9z3XfspB1v
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.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6KVkauvUbX
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."46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuGhl455iyf
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.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnLFBrLFksK
And maybe Lisa was right. It was time to discover himself.
