Chapter 8 Impromptu Photo Session
Hanna immediately saw the camera on the dresser and retrieved it. Bringing it back to Selina, she said, “Elias showed you how to use it, didn’t he?”
“Yes,” Selina replied, taking the camera. “It’s just like your digital cameras, only a lot more versatile. You look here at the screen while pointing it at your target, and then hit this switch. It’ll take the picture and record it.”
“Does it have a timer on it?” Hanna asked.
“It does,” Selina stated. “Right here; it’s just like the timers on your cameras.”
“Show me,” Hanna insisted.
Selina showed her how to operate the camera in less than a minute. “Why did you want to know about the timer?” she asked.
“I want to take some pictures of us together in our nightgowns,” Hanna stated. “It should make for a fine picture.”
“Oh, then go for it,” Selina stated, handing the camera back to Hanna.
Taking it to her dresser, Hanna sat the camera down on it, pointing it at the bed and zooming the lense in for a clear shot. Setting the timer, she quickly returned to the bed, settling beside Selina and putting her arm around her in a sisterly embrace. Selina returned the embrace as Hanna said, “Look at the camera and say Limburger.” Selina cackled as they looked at the camera. The flash went off as the camera whined, taking three shots in three seconds. “Let’s see how we did,” Hanna said, retrieving the camera and returning to the bed. She showed the images to Selina.
“Oh, those turned out so well,” Selina purred pleasantly. “It really shows our connection in a sisterly way.”
“It does, doesn’t it?” Hanna chimed. “Now, let me get one of you.” She stood up with the camera and stepped back. “Show me the sexy kitty you are, princess,” Hanna chimed.
Selina smiled wryly as sat up straight, lifting her hair with her hands while pushing her chest forward in a seductive pose. “How’s this, sweetie?” she said with a seductive growl, showing her canine fangs with her smile.
“Damn, you’re fine,” Hanna crowed. “Hold that pose.” She snapped three shots with the camera, and then said, “Okay, that’s good. You want to see?”
“Of course,” Selina answered as Hanna returned to the bed, showing her the pictures. “Oh, goodness me; you caught my good side that time. These are really hot.”
“That they are,” Hanna stated. “I doubt I could be as hot as you.”
“That remains to be seen,” Selina stated. “You won’t know until you try. Give me the camera and strike a pose over there by the dresser.” Hanna relinquished the camera to Selina and trotted to the dresser, striking a casual, but seductive pose leaning on the dresser while resting her right hand on her hip. “Relax, Hanna,” Selina chimed. “Let your little girl out. Be yourself. Show me who you really are.”
“Oh, and this isn’t?” Hanna retorted in mock hurt. “How about this pose, will this do?” She cocked her head slightly while lifting her long hair with her hands. At the same time, she thrust her chest forward while sticking her butt out to the back slightly. She puckered her lips and winked. Just as she did that, the camera flashed as Selina took several shots. “You clever minx,” Hanna chided pleasantly. “You wanted me to flaunt myself, didn’t you?”
“No, duh,” Selina returned sarcastically. “I’ve noticed your real self comes out when you flaunt your sexuality. You need a record of that as much as you need a record of your modest side. But just don’t let it get too out of control. Now, give me that relaxed pose again.”
“Okay,” Hanna stated, returning to her casual pose leaning on the dresser with one hand on her hip and the other arm propped up on the dresser. “How’s this?”
“Perfect,” Selina chimed, taking another three shots of Hanna. “Now, come here and sit down here on the bed leaning against the headboard.”
“Right,” Hanna replied, climbing on the bed. She piled the pillows against the headboard and leaned back against it. Straightening her nightie while crossing her legs, Hanna stretched her arms out to either side, allowing full view of her torso.
“You learn quickly,” Selina stated, slowing rising to her knees so she could get a better view. “Damn, I didn’t think I could get up on my knees like this.”
“That’s awesome!” Hanna beamed with delight. “It means you may be walking before too long.”
“I certainly hope so,” Selina stated. “Now, smile for me, little sister; show me that beautiful smile I know is there.” Hanna smiled broadly, now enjoying the intimate photo shoot with Selina. The camera whined and flashed, taking three more pictures. “Oh, these are really good,” Selina chimed, sitting down on her knees. “Come take a look.”
Hanna moved closer and saw the pictures on the camera’s display. “Whoa,” she breathed. “These are fantastic! I had no idea I was so beautiful.”
“Well, you are, and now you have the proof,” Selina declared. “Now, why don’t you change into some of your other outfits so we can record them too, especially the teddies and swimsuits? You’re such a hot item when you sport them.”
“I like the way you think, sis,” Hanna chimed. “Give me a minute.” She jumped off the bed and stripped off the nightie, showing she was completely nude underneath the nightgown.
As she started to pull out a teddy, Selina called out, “Wait, Hanna. Let’s get some nude shots just for the record. Just stand there in a relaxed manner.”
“Okay,” Hanna answered, standing in front of the dresser in a casual pose with her hands on her hips as if she were completely at ease with showing Selina her scarred form.
“Excellent,” Selina crowed, taking three shots of Hanna from the front. “Now, turn around so I can get the back.” Hanna nodded and turned around, glancing over her shoulder with a sultry look. Selina took three more pictures of Hanna from the back, and then ordered, “Turn to the side now and give me a seductive pose.”
Hanna turned to the left, hugging herself while looking over her shoulder at Selina with a sultry, seductive look. “How’s this, my sweet; sexy enough?”
“Oh, more than adequate,” Selina stated, pleased with Hanna’s pose. “It’s showing your seductive, mysterious quality. Now, hold it.” She snapped three pictures of Hanna in the seductive side pose. “Now, you we can take the other pictures.”
“Yes, ma’am,” Hanna chimed, putting on a sleek halter-top gold teddy of satin and lace with stocking supports that held up golden thigh-length stockings. The teddy had high-cut legs and low Brazilian cut on the rear with a plunging V-neckline that showed off all her cleavage. As she sat on the edge of the bed slipping the stockings on, a pleasurable moan escaped Hanna’s lips. “These teddies always feel so good when I put them on,” she said softly after hooking the last stocking up. “It’s like I’m wearing nothing at all. Even better, it makes me feel covered and exceptionally attractive.”
“It should,” Selina chimed. “It’s a stunning outfit that enhances your beauty tenfold. Now, get up and strut your stuff, my love. Show me your true self.”
“Okay, you asked for it,” Hanna replied seductively while standing up. She walked to the dresser and struck a seductive pose with her hips cocked to the right while she rested her hands on her hips. “Let’s do this.”
“You got it,” Selina replied, thrilled that Hanna was letting her guard down enough to be herself. “Now, let yourself go. Be yourself. Be the person you always wanted to be.” With that, they started the main part of the photo shoot. Over the next two hours, Selina took pictures of Hanna in her sexiest lingerie, swimwear, dresses, and other outfits. Hanna let her little girl out while doing it, basking in the excitement of the intimate photo shoot with Selina. Several times, Selina got into the picture wearing some of her teddies, nightgowns, and other lingerie. The session ended after nearly one hundred fifty photos. Hanna had on her sleek shiny metallic-blue swimsuit with its high-cut legs and low circular cut on the chest with a Brazilian-cut on the rear. On the other hand, Selina sported her silver satin and lace teddy with high-cut legs and plunging neckline. They sat on the bed beside each other, scanning the pictures on the camera.
“You make an excellent model, Hanna,” Selina complimented. “These pictures are excellent and show just how hot you are. Moreover, your beauty really shines when you let your guard down and let your true self come out. That’s how you let your light shine. It shows the people you’re not just a hardened warrior, but also a sensitive soul who truly cares for them. By doing that, you’ll win them over and gain their respect. Furthermore, it will show them that you’re approachable and not a goddess to be feared.”
A deep sigh escaped Hanna’s lips. “I hear you, princess,” she said softly. “But what you ask is a very hard thing for me. You know why too. Too many times I’ve been burned by false friends.”
“That I do,” Selina admitted, putting her hand on Hanna’s shoulder. “But we can’t let fear cause us to hide our light. We must let it shine. It’s what the Lord wants us to do. He wants us to share our light with others...to share our true selves with those around us. I’m going to make an effort to do just that. I realized how important it is to share our light, love, and faith with our friends while I was locked away in the Harem and in the Tower. Our light, our love, the very truth of our souls were laid bare by our captivity and tortures for all to see, even to the most depraved demons. We have an obligation to shine our light into the darkness and find the Lord’s people. You know I speak the truth. It’s why you were tortured and condemned to this mutation. It was to break your vessel open so your light could shine for all to see. We must let everyone see who we really are. We must reveal our true selves to the world. It’s the only way we can be free of this burden.”
“You have touched my heart and soul with your wisdom, Selina,” Hanna breathed, awed by the power and conviction of Selina’s words. “And you are right, of course. This fear holds us back, so we must overcome it as we did for all the other fears we’ve faced. Still, it’s going to be hard.”
“I understand,” Selina purred, caressing Hanna’s cheek with her hand. “You don’t have to do it all at once, but you do need to do it. I know you’ve let most of our extended family in, which is good. Just keep letting people see who you truly are. At some point, you’ll not be afraid to let everyone see what I see; that you’re a good person deep down despite your somewhat hard callous exterior. I hope to be able to do the same.”
“We will do it together,” Hanna declared. “Maybe together, we can figure out this mystery of the completed soul.”
“I’m sure we will,” Selina chimed. “You’ll figure it out and when you do, you’ll probably kick yourself because of how simple it will be. Just don’t fear making peace with yourself. Once you do that and merge your male and female halves, I suspect a lot of these things will start to make sense to you.”
“I hope you’re right, princess,” Hanna replied. Her belly growled loudly, making Selina giggle. “But I think we’d better get something to eat first. My belly must think my throat’s cut.”
“I completely agree,” Selina answered as her belly rumbled loudly too. “It seems I’m running on empty as well. Let’s get dressed and go to the kitchen. I’m sure there’s something there to eat. Besides, I haven’t eaten anything since before the crisis with the shebats.”
“I like the way you think,” Hanna stated, smiling warmly as she got up. In five minutes, Hanna put on snug pair of thigh-length blue shorts, a blue sleeveless tank top, and sandals. Selina, with Hanna’s assistance, sported a sleeveless tan tank top, thigh-length tan shorts, and sandals. Helping Selina sit in her wheelchair, Hanna said, “Let’s go eat. I’m starving.” Selina nodded and they left heading to the kitchen with Hanna pushing Selina in her wheelchair.
“After we get something to eat, I’d like to check on Myra and the others,” Selina declared.
“Sure,” Hanna replied, “I’ve been meaning to see Myra anyway.”
“Thanks, sis,” Selina chimed as Hanna guided her down the corridor.