𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐀𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐓 𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐒𝐎𝐅𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐒
Newly engaged couple Sierra and Nick were eager to graduate college and move in together-finally starting their happily ever after.
But life isn't...
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A woman with a lovely smile and dark brown hair waving gently from her face approaches us, bangles on her wrist clanking while reaching to grasp my forearm. "Are you finding everything alright?"
"This one!" Nat says, turning around with a flourish, clutching a red prize in her hands.
Extending my hand toward my best friend, I meet the saleslady's eyes with a sheepish smile. "Thanks, I think my maid of honor is running the show here."
Hangers scrape on metal bars as women peruse the racks at Fleur-de-lis. The store is bright and open; the double doors allowing shoppers to spill into the mall near an escalator. Floor-to-ceiling windows are partially covered with sales signs to offer a semblance of privacy.
She chuckles warmly. "Well, if I can help you two out, my name is Nicolette."
"Can you please guide me to the fitting room?" I ask, shifting my weight between my feet.
"Ah, sure, it's straight back there. Do you see the display of thigh highs?"
"Thank you!" My feet sink into the plush carpet as I pad to the private dressing room, Nat two steps behind.
Tinkling music drifts overhead, and women laugh and chatter about sizes at a nearby arrangement of thongs. I freeze with my hand on the cold metal of the door handle as Natalia calls after me. "Show me!"
Turning, I find her sinking into a velvet settee with a huge grin. "You want to see me in my underwear?" I ask, wrinkling my nose.
She rolls her eyes, throwing her hands up in mock disgust. "Why else am I here?"
We exchange a smile before I slip behind the white clapboard half-door. After stripping down, I secure the delicate straps over my shoulders. Nerves simmer inside me as I stare at my reflection. "Nat?" I call.
"Yeah?"
"Anybody else out there?"
"Nope."
Creeping the door open, I peer around to make certain before emerging. "Sexy!" Natalia says, standing. "Turn around."
I obey, turning in a circle on my heel, pushing my butt out as a joke. She snorts. "I love it! But you know what? I like the black better."
Spinning, I face the tri-fold mirrors, nodding and pursing my lips while mulling over choices. Black or royal blue? Each set has stunning detail and drapes beautifully, but the blue seems to go especially well with my blonde hair and coloring.
After a minute, I realize I'm simply standing in my underwear where anybody can walk up. "Be back!"
Three more outfit changes, Natalia egging me on each time as a hype woman. From her spot on the sofa, Nat smiles as I return, clasping a slew of lingerie sets in my arms. "I'm dumb," I say. "The obvious answer is purchase everything."
