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use out of it . ” I extend a hand to Allison, wanting her next to me .“ Most gowns only get worn once before being tossed out . ”
    “ It's amazing she's so thrifty, considering the money her father has. I love how conscientious she is . ”
    “ Adorable, really , ” I agree with Veronica while seating Allison at my side.
    “ You two are too much , ” Allison rolls her eyes .“ Who cares about this dress anyway ? ”
    “ Good question, Allison, because honestly, I'd prefer you not be in the dress at all . ” I knew this would cause a moment of tension and surprise but it had to be said.
    “ Really? What should I be wearing ? ”
    “ Let me see your pretty face , ” I tell her, caressing her shoulders and arms as she looks at me. Her smile is natural and her skin is flawless, but what melts me the most is her sincere shyness.  She's not looking to run out or clawing away from me like a terrified cat.  This girl is open to touch, but it's still too soon to kiss.  She quivers under my gaze, glancing at my hands on her arms, tracing her fingers, palms, wrists. Her dé colle t é is pristine with youth, and I spend time there before daring to move onto her cleavage .“ How does this feel ? ” I ask, her eyes darting from me to Veronica.
    “ It feels okay. Why are you doing this to me, though? Mom? Why do you want me to do this ? ” Allison makes me pause.
    “ I'm not doing anything, honey. Eternity is the one with the gift. As my new and beautiful stepdaughter, I want you to experience the greatest thing in the world, and that is the affections of a woman . ” Veronica crosses and uncrosses her legs, wanting to keep things moving forward .“ And it doesn't get any better than this, I promise you. Do you not feel right about it ? ”
    “ Uh, no, I mean, a few of my girlfriends have fooled around with each other, mostly in drunken threesomes with a guy. We talk about it . ”
    “ Oh, I know. I've heard. You don't just talk, you fantasize , ” she reminds her .“ I'd hate for that to be the way you experience female sex for the first time. I'd rather you set your standards high from the start, which will also reduce the risk of sloppy, drunk, meaningless romps . ”
    “ Mother, I wouldn't do that. I'm too young to drink anyway . ”
    “ Yes, you are my good girl . ” Veronica offers the wink of a proud mother .“ Do you want her to continue ? ” Mother always knows best how to lead in the right direction .“ If not, it's perfectly okay, baby girl. We can hang out at our table and watch the rest of the performances. We'll have a great time either way . ”
    Allison is silent, unsure, so I speak up ,“ Allison, what's your favorite body part to be touched ? ”
    She points to her neck .“ That's my favorite, too . ” I caress her with my long fingernails, trailing back and forth between her bare shoulders. She likes this, closing her eyes to feel my caresses.
    She's receptive when I sense she wants tiny kisses on her neck, too, and my heart flutters. Licking my lips, I sample her skin with my mouth and it is delicious, so soft and young. What gets me off more is she'll always remember this, and what female flesh feels like. I want every touch to be meaningfu l— trusting me is essential for her to be present in both body and mind .“ Allison, how old were you when you had your first orgasm ? ”
    “ Twelve. Maybe thirteen, I don't remember . ”
    “ By your own hand or something else ? ”
    “ My own hand. Sorry, mom, you probably shouldn't listen to this , ” Allison confesses.
    “ Please, baby, I still masturbate on occasion to the memory of my first solo time. Under a bathtub faucet with fast running, warm water. My whole body shook for what felt like an hour afterward , ” Veronica reveals, getting restless in her chair .“ Feel free to share more . ”
    “ Were you in the shower, too ? ” I inquire.
    “ No, in my bed. It was the first time I let myself go all the way. I was so

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