This installment covers the adventure of Lisbet and the meeting of the club where each of the ladies reveals to the others what they’ve done and, well, who knows what else?.
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CHALLENGE #6 – Lisbet
Lisbet was excited–a different kind of excitement.
She loved to dream and imagine… and guess.
Today, she was tormenting herself by wondering if she could guess what was written on the card that she had stuffed into the hip pocket of her shorts. Of course, she didn’t have to guess since she had the card, but she was teasing herself, allowing the tension to build even though she was anxious to find out what was in store for her. At the meeting, when the others were reading their cards, Lis had simply stuffed hers into her pocket, much like today, letting the anticipation and tension build until she was ready for the grand reveal to take place.
Now was the time… almost.
She thought of the other five women who had filled out the cards, as she had done and tried to guess what kind of challenges each might have imagined. She knew that Poppy, who was the instigator and who had gotten everyone to agree to this thing, would ensure nakedness and being seen in that condition on her cards. Cecily, probably the most timid and shy person she’d ever met, she imagined would create challenges that matched her character unless, of course, anonymity made her brave and daring.
Lis tapped the hip pocket, tempting herself once more. She had four weeks to do whatever was on the card, so there was no hurry. Still, as was typical for her, she was only able to resist not knowing for so long. Her fingers went into the pocket, touching the card. Just the touch made her heart pound a little harder.
She was sure she’d be naked, at least topless. Just topless would be disappointing. On Lis, topless didn’t reveal that much. She was an athlete, tall and lithe, her flexibility still there even though her soccer and track careers had ended many years ago. She still worked out regularly–she needed to go to the gym after she read what was on the card, and maybe that was why she was tormenting herself. When she had lamented about her small breasts, several people suggested that she stop working out, put on a little fat, and then she’d have breasts. She might try that one day, but not yet. She was just twenty-nine and not ready to “put on a little fat.”
Being naked wouldn’t be new, and neither would being seen naked. In younger years, college time, it had happened quite a few times. She knew that, from the rear, she was somewhat spectacular with long and very shapely athletic legs, a tight butt, that flawless olive skin that made her seem to be glowing, topped by the light brown hair that nearly matched her skin color. From the front, much the same with the legs, flat belly, and pretty face. When she was playing soccer and running, not having boobs flopping around was perfect. Now, these years later, it wasn’t nearly as perfect. But, it was what it was.
“Shit,” she finally said aloud. “Just read the fucking thing.”
The card came out of her pocket, and she unfolded it. She wondered which of the other ladies had enough computer knowledge to be able to print the challenge on the card, deciding it didn’t really matter. She began to read.
You are to go to the Northridge Mall, the south end where they have the lockers. Pick a locker and unlock it, taking the key and pushing the locker closed so that it doesn’t lock. Leave the mall and go about one block past Westland Park to the Bread and Milk, B & M, convenience store. Hide the key in the store where you can retrieve it later.
Return to the mall, strip off your clothes, put them in the locker, and lock it.
Naked, with her clothes locked in the locker and the key at the B & M, she thought she might be able to guess the rest of the challenge.
Not quite.
Obviously, you need to go to the convenience store to retrieve the key. While there, introduce yourself to whoever is working at the checkout counter, and let him/her know you’re there to help them for thirty minutes, checking out customers, restocking, whatever they choose.
Once the thirty minutes have expired, you’re to make your way back to the mall and retrieve your clothing.
Good luck!
Lis was familiar with the mall and the lockers and knew that, since they were stuck back in a dead-end hallway, there wouldn’t be too many people around to watch her undress and stow her clothing. The park was just across the side parking lot and had lots of trees and bushes for hiding, should she choose to hide. She’d been in the convenience store once–it was a block from the park, and she knew there was a strong possibility she wouldn’t be seen during that stage of her challenge–except for the thirty minutes at the store.
Nothing said she had to do this at noon, so Lis decided to go at dusk, when there’d be fewer people everywhere, and where she might blend in a little. She chuckled. Being naked and blending in didn’t seem to go together. Getting through the park should be easy since running was her strong suit. Navigating the block between the park and the store might require a little stealth, and after that… a male or female clerk? Young or old? She had no desire to be arrested, but if there was a cute, young male clerk, it might not be too bad.
Lis knew there was no sense wasting time planning. She’d go berserk with anticipation. Even what she’d done with the card had her sweating. She’d just do it–tomorrow after work. It would take the place of her workout. But today, she needed that activity. Maybe sweating a little would help her relax and think. More likely, though, thinking about what she was going to do would only, well, get her a little more excited in a way she didn’t need right now.
Halfway through her workout, she realized she was sweating heavily, and the guy on the elliptical next to her didn’t seem able to take his eyes off her. She tried to ignore him, accepting that she was a very attractive and appealing woman and often drew stares. Still, he was being a little ridiculous. She turned her head and gave him a look she hoped would convey her disgust.
“You’re hot,” he said, smiling at her and continuing to pump the machine.
She realized what he’d done and returned a small smile.
“In more than one way,” he added, answering her smile.
Captain Obvious wasn’t nearly as subtle as she had given him credit for.
She shook her head. “Won’t work,” she said, glancing at her watch. “Besides, I’m tired and out of here.” She jumped off her elliptical. “Jerk,” she mumbled as she headed to the locker room. She wasn’t averse to exploring adventures with men she’d meet in random situations, but this one rubbed her the wrong way. One of the few that did.
Back home, she reverted to her college days when, before she’d run, she’d visualize the race from start to her winning finish. It wasn’t a perfect system, but she’d won many more races than she’d lost. Now, with her lounger tipped back, card in hand, she was visualizing.
She decided she was likely to be seen at the lockers. She’d just tell whoever it was a “dare- thing” and move on fast. Parked cars might help her get to the park, which she knew wouldn’t be a problem. She decided to scout the city block that lay between the park and the convenience store to see if there was a simple and partially concealed route she could follow. She was following the generally prescribed method here of moving along without being seen when she knew that being seen was the fun part. That’s what made it exciting.
The store itself. Too many unknowns to do much visualizing unless she tried to imagine every possibility. Even though it made her uncomfortable, she might just wing it. Thirty minutes was a long time and so much depended on who was working tomorrow night. She nibbled her lower lip. She could go early and check it out. Her sense of daring rejected that possibility. Lis decided to follow what she’d already planned and, should the convenience store seem dangerous in some way or the other; she’d backtrack and contact Poppy about drawing another card. That was an absolute last resort, but she had to retain it just in case.
Work was a fruitless endeavor, with Lis avoiding clients rather than seeking them. She scolded herself for acting like a teen going to her first prom, but that described how she felt. She was nervously excited, anticipating what lay ahead. It had been years since she’d been naked… in public, at least. She could picture it in her mind but pondered how she’d react now, at twenty-nine. It wouldn’t be long.
It had been a sunny day, and dusk was approaching. Lis had driven past the store and the mystery block and spotted a route she thought would work, then gone directly to the mall where she parked in the side lot, went inside, and got the locker key. Back at the convenience store, she debated, then decided. She’d go in and hide the key, being careful not to get a look at the clerk. If she saw whoever it was, it might make her abort the challenge before she even started.
As she watched, six or seven people entered the store. She quickly followed, picked a shelf just inside, and hid the key under a box of Captain Crunch at the back of the shelf. Back in the car, she took a deep breath. The much more interesting start was just minutes away.