NEWFOUND HAPPINESS - PART 14

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Part 14: Femininity

Tracy hurried into the house, her cheeks still flushed. As she passed the living room, she saw Hallie, her mother, sitting on the sofa, wearing a sheer black lace nightgown, her legs crossed, a glass of wine in her hand. Niall, her father, sat next to her, his arm around her waist, gazing at his wife with the eyes of a lovesick man.

Hallie beamed when she saw Tracy. “You’re home, darling? Well, tell me all about it!”

Tracy sat down, hugging a sofa cushion, her face still flushed. “I… I’m so happy, Mom. Tamir invited me for coffee, kept telling me how adorable I was. He held my hand, and then we wandered here and there until the end of the day.” she murmured, her voice soft, yet still betraying the thrill hidden within. “For the first time in my life, I know what it feels like to love and be loved.”

Hallie’s expression grew slightly wistful. “I’m sorry! In the past, it was because of me that you couldn’t have the life you dreamed of.” Tracy knew her mother was referring to the time when Tracy had still been Bastian, and her mother had been Bastian’s father, Turner.

Tracy smiled and shook her head. “It’s all right! Now you’ve given me the best life, a life I had never even dreamed of.”

Niall couldn’t follow the thread of the conversation, that much was certain. He turned to his wife and asked, “What is it? I remember you and our daughter have always been close. Could it be that you forbade her from doing something?”

Both Tracy and Hallie burst out laughing. Mother and daughter exchanged a wink and said in unison, “Women’s business, you wouldn’t understand!” Then they looked at each other and laughed out loud again.

Niall, who hadn’t understood to begin with, only grew more bewildered, but he decided not to ask. Seeing the happy smiles of his wife and daughter was more than enough for him. A happy life, with three men… no, one man and two women.

After the cheerful family gathering, Hallie said to Tracy, “All right! Go on up to your room and dream about your young man. I need to nurture my feelings with mine!” With that, she took Niall’s hand and led him away.

Niall said urgently, “Slow down, love! I’ll still be here until morning! You seem more excited these days.”

Hallie turned her head and gave a seductive smile. “What? You don’t like it?”

“No! Of course not!”

“Then tell me, the me of now and the me of the past, which do you prefer?”

“Aren’t they both you? But to be honest, I prefer the passionate version of you now. In the past, there were times when you were rather distant with me.”

Hallie gave Tracy a discreet wink, as if to say, “See? Our choice was the right one. This is our newfound happiness!”

Tracy watched her parents walk away, her fingers clutching the hem of her dress. For the first time, the thought crossed her mind, “What if I do that with Tamir too?” She immediately shook her head and blushed. “No! You’ve been rushing things too much! You’re not even ready for that yourself!” Tracy envied her mother for having adapted so well to the role of a woman.

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After a long and restful sleep, Tracy woke up. She heard sounds coming from the room next door, her parents’ bedroom. Lately, she no longer blushed at the “strange” noises that echoed from her parents’ room in the middle of the night. But this time, the sounds were a little different, and it was no longer nighttime.

Tracy looked down at the street through her bedroom window. Her father’s car was no longer parked below. With curiosity wrapping itself around her mind, Tracy left her room, still dressed in her cute pink pajamas patterned with little bears.

Her parents’ bedroom door was unlocked. Through the narrow gap, she saw her mother standing there in a seductive set of red lace lingerie. A push-up bra with slender straps over the shoulders, the vivid red floral lace cupping her full breasts, accentuating a deep, mesmerizing cleavage. A pair of red silk panties trimmed with lace hugged her hips, gliding lightly over her fair skin, revealing long, alluring legs. Over it, she wore a sheer red lace nightgown, ankle-length yet translucent, displaying every perfect curve. Hallie turned before the mirror, her hand gliding along her waist, smiling with pride. “This body… truly marvelous, never tiring to savor! If there is a next life, I would trade anything just to be a woman.” she murmured, her bare feet moving with the graceful poise of a dancer before the mirror.

Tracy stepped into the room, making Hallie startle with a rather feminine scream. She hadn’t been hiding her presence at all, Hallie had simply been too absorbed in something else. Even so, Tracy still felt at fault, “I’m sorry, Mom! Did I scare you?”

Hallie turned around, taking in the sight of her adorable daughter in pajamas. She smiled, “No, I was just a little distracted. You’ve done nothing wrong.”

“But… what are you doing?”

Hallie stuck out her tongue and scratched her head. “Ah, you caught me! Your father, honestly, why doesn’t he close the door when he leaves? The truth is, last night your father was a bit too energetic. My black nightgown got ruined in his enthusiasm! So, this morning I wanted to try on a new nightgown and lingerie set. What do you think? Is it beautiful?”

Tracy blushed, “Yes… it’s very sexy…”

Hallie tugged one side of her nightgown, revealing the panties beneath, but it didn’t matter, the person standing before her was, after all, her daughter. With her other hand, she brought a finger to her lips in a “shh” gesture, winked, and said, “That’s the secret to a woman’s allure. My darling girl should try it too. Your pajamas are very cute, but to truly capture your man’s heart, you should try a style like mine.”

Tracy lowered her head slightly. “Really? I feel like this style might be a bit too much for me! Besides, I don’t even have any lingerie or nightgowns as sexy as yours.”

When she lifted her head, she caught the knowing smile on her mother’s face. Her mother said, “Aha! So you have been thinking about it, haven’t you?”

Tracy felt embarrassed at having her thoughts seen through. She quickly waved her hands, trying to come up with an excuse, but couldn’t. Her mother stepped forward and patted her head, “Don’t be shy! If you truly love him and want to move toward a long-term relationship, this is something you have to go through. There’s nothing to be ashamed of when a girl wants to be loved.”

Tracy simply replied, “Yes.”

Her mother opened her wardrobe and took out a paper bag, handing it to her. Tracy opened it and found inside a lingerie set and a nightgown identical to the one her mother was wearing, but in white.

Her mother smiled and said, “Of course, I’ve already prepared this for you. My daughter is still so shy, so I’ll guide you step by step. Besides, when I see something beautiful, how could I not buy it for my own daughter, right? But you shouldn’t start with red like I do. White will suit you better.”

Tracy clutched her mother’s gift tightly, her fingers brushing the lace fabric. She whispered, her heart racing, “The lace is so soft… I want to wear them! From now on, I want to wear women’s lingerie, dresses, forever!”

Hallie embraced Tracy, a warm smile on her lips. “Me too, darling. I love every second of wearing lace, the feeling of silk brushing against my skin. My old, rough, heavy body had always wished for a day to try them. Now I have the chance, and I’ll always cherish it.” She stroked Tracy’s shoulder, feeling the smooth silk beneath her hand. “You should enjoy it to the fullest as well!”

Tracy nodded, hugging her mother in return, warmth filling her heart. “Thank you, Mom,” she said, her voice clear. She felt their bond growing ever more genuine, no longer pretending as it had in the beginning.

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The university event that followed went smoothly, without any further incidents. Tracy’s painting drew the attention of professional critics. This made her, already well-known, even more famous, for now the students across campus knew that this girl had risen by virtue of her talent, not her beauty.

Tracy and Tamir officially became a couple, but since they were members of the student council, they didn’t want their romance to be too public. When no one else was around, they would flirt and exchange sweet words. And whenever someone came by, they would startle and pull apart. But neither Tracy nor Tamir knew they were doing something unnecessary, for even before they officially dated, the entire school had already seen that there was something between them.

The cinema was as crowded as ever that night. Their dates kept repeating at familiar places, yet neither of them ever felt bored. The air conditioning seemed colder than usual today, and before long, Tracy’s slender body began to shiver.

At that moment, an arm slipped around her waist, a warm hand brushing against the thin silk, making her shiver. Tamir whispered, “Are you cold? Let me hold you.” Tracy rested her head on his shoulder, the feeling of being protected sending her heartbeat into a flutter.

The film reached its climax, the lovers on screen kissing passionately. Tamir turned to her, his eyes glimmering in the dim light. “Tracy… I love you,” he whispered, his hand tightening around her waist. Tracy looked up, her round eyes shimmering as she gazed at him, her face blazing red. “I… I like you too,” she murmured, her voice trembling. Tamir leaned down, his lips meeting hers, soft, warm, unlike anything she had ever known. She closed her eyes, feeling the silk of her dress brushing her legs, the lace of her bra holding her breasts, all blending with the kiss to set her whole body aflame. “Being a girl… is wonderful!” she thought, lost in the swell of femininity.

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