The next night I returned to the opera house at 11:30 PM, nerves and excitement twisting in my stomach. I wore a simple cream blouse and long skirt as instructed, but underneath I was bare, just as Victor had requested in his short message.The theater was dimly lit, only the stage illuminated by warm spotlights. Victor waited center stage, a beautiful antique corset draped over his arm — deep crimson satin with black lacing and delicate boning.“Tonight we work on *Carmen*’s Habanera,” he said, voice rich and commanding. “The aria is all about seduction, confidence, and teasing desire. Your voice must flow even when your body is restricted. Remove your clothes and come here.”I stepped onto the stage and undressed under his watchful gaze, folding my blouse and skirt neatly on a nearby chair. Naked, I approached him, cheeks already burning.Victor circled me slowly, then held up the corset. “Arms up.”I raised my arms. He wrapped the stiff garment around my torso, positioning it just
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