Dreams Can Come True

10. Lingerie

In the lingerie store, I looked around in surprise as Bas was already busy selecting some spicy lingerie sets. The store was filled with an abundance of colorful lingerie and enticing lace details. Bas held up a few pieces and grinned at me.
"What do you think of this?" he asked with a mischievous look.
I couldn't help but laugh. "Bas, you clearly have a penchant for the spicy, don't you?"
He winked at me. "Always, Elise. Always."
As we laughed, the shop assistant approached us. She had a broad smile on her face, and her eyes seemed to be mostly focused on Bas. "Can I help you with anything?" she asked kindly.
Bas held up a sexy lingerie set and looked at me questioningly. "What do you think, Elise? Will this surprise your boyfriend?"
I felt my cheeks flush at the mere thought. "Um, maybe something a little less revealing?" I suggested.
The shop assistant chimed in. "This set here," she said, showing another piece, "is both elegant and enticing. And I think it will suit you well." Her gaze briefly shifted to Bas. He winked at her and replied, "Then Elise will try on this set. She'll look amazing in it."

In the lingerie store, I tried on the daring set in the fitting room, feeling the fabric gently glide over my skin. The black lace details added a touch of elegance to the ensemble, while the cut ensured it was both seductive and comfortable. I studied myself in the mirror, still amazed by the choice we had made.
As I assessed the set in the mirror, I felt confident and a little naughty. I was sure Bill would be surprised if I wore this for him.
As I was busy, I overheard Bas and the shop assistant talking outside the fitting room. Their voices were muffled, but I caught snippets of their conversation. Bas seemed to be his charming self, and I couldn't help but smile as I looked at myself in the mirror. Whatever he was saying seemed to make the girl laugh.
Curious about their conversation, I opened the fitting room and showed myself to them. Bas stared at me momentarily, speechless, and I could see a flash of disappointment in the girl's eyes. She clearly thought Bas was my boyfriend. Bas quickly recovered and smiled. "Yes, this is it, Elise. Absolutely amazing. You'll definitely surprise your sweetheart with this."
I felt flattered by his words. I didn't want Bas to mention his name in public because of the contract, and I was relieved he had avoided it. Bas winked at me and whispered, "I want to hear all the spicy details when you try this on for your boyfriend." I couldn't help but blush at his remark. "Nice try," I said with a playful smile. With a smile on my face, I decided to buy the set, knowing it would be a fun surprise for later.
I couldn't deny I was curious about Bill's reaction, even though I felt a bit nervous. As Bas paid, I caught the shop assistant's gaze, who tried to remain professional but was clearly charmed by Bas.
After we left the store, I couldn't contain my curiosity. "Bas, you definitely charmed her, didn't you?"
He laughed broadly. "Oh, that's just my natural charm, Elise. She's probably never had such a handsome customer before."
I rolled my eyes, but couldn't deny that Bas' confidence was infectious.

As we continued to stroll through the bustling shopping streets of Berlin, I asked Bas if he wanted to join for pizza tonight. His reaction was curious and full of interest. "But weren't you guys supposed to have a romantic dinner at that Italian place I recommended?" he asked.
I sighed deeply and explained, "That's not possible. It's not wise for us to be seen together."
Bas understood the situation and said, "Oh right, that sucks."
"Definitely," I agreed. "And Bill suggested having pizza tonight at his apartment. Of course, Tom invited the rest of the band as well. He completely missed that we wanted to be romantically alone."
Bas laughed at the situation and shook his head. "Typical Tom. But pizza sounds cozy too. I'm curious about their apartment."
The idea of an intimate pizza night suddenly turned into a gathering with the whole band. Bas and I glanced at each other and burst out laughing. "Oh well, it'll be fun with everyone," Bas said with a wink.

Later that evening, we all gathered in Bill and Tom's apartment. The ordered pizza had arrived, and we sat down at the large dining table. It was lively, with laughing voices and the clinking of cutlery and plates. Tom made a light-hearted comment about the abundance of shopping bags I had brought, eliciting some laughter.
Bill, sitting next to me at the table, placed his hand on my leg and let me know he couldn't wait to see all my new clothes. His eyes sparkled with genuine curiosity. Gustav started a discussion about Hawaiian pizza, with opinions varying and causing some hilarity. The atmosphere was relaxed and cheerful.
During dinner, I noticed Georg looking at his phone a lot. Curious, I wondered why but decided not to ask immediately to avoid disturbing the pleasant atmosphere.
After dinner, we gathered in the living room, where Tom enthusiastically turned on the TV. To our surprise, there was an important football match on. Bill sighed and complained with a grin, "Oh no, not football again?" However, Georg, Gustav, and Bas had already positioned themselves next to Tom to closely follow the match.
I shrugged and whispered to Bill, "Let them be, then we can sneak away unnoticed to the bedroom, where I can show you all my new outfits." I winked at him, and with a meaningful smile, we discreetly slipped away from the football fans, seeking some private time.