Karen started her sit-ups. Slowly pushing herself up towards John, then gently falling back onto the soft mat. "I'm getting a little tired" she panted... "I don't think I can do anymore." That's okay, sweetheart. You've done good! I was watching you earlier, too. You've been working hard today." Thank you" Karen blushed. "You've been a real help this afternoon" she continued. "Is there anything I can do for you?"Before giving him a chance to think, she ran her hand along the inside of his thigh,. " Robert replies calmly, "I'm sure we can figure something out." He says as he ushers her towards the shop door. "Step into my office." He tells her, jokingly as the three of them enter the dim shop. They walk across the shop to the stall where Ashley's 350Z is parked. As they approach the car, Robert turns to Ashley. "So what makes you think that I should let you drive this beauty home before you pay?" he questions her and leans against the car. "Please, I'll do anything. I didn’t know my. He had to help her. He lifted her chin with a finger to look into her dark eyes. “You are not fat and disgusting. I personally have always thought that you are very beautiful.” He moved his hand to wipe away some of her tears. Her mascara was running, and her makeup was generally a mess, but she was still as beautiful as ever.“Thank you for saying that, Zack, but you’re my friend, and you’re just trying to make me feel better.” Chastity pulled away from him and rested her head in her hands. ” he said bitterly. I glanced momentarily at the faint scars lining his lean torso. He walked over to me and placed a hand on my shoulder. I held my breath and stiffened as his fingers pushed the traps of my white funeral dress off my shoulders. It fell the floor around my ankles and I felt my entire body flush as I stood completely naked before him. He turned away shamelessly and said simply, “You will never wear anything like that here.” He walked away and came back with a large blue velvet.