Shadow of Secrets Pt. 07

*Disclaimer: All characters are 18+, no underage characters will ever be portrayed in any shape or form in this or any future stories.*

** Eva's point of view **

Just as Jax and Eva had discussed couple of days ago in her bedroom; Eva had now come to the tailor Jax had talked about to get her old super-heroine costume fixed but if Jax got his way as usual she feared he would convince her to make alterations to the outfit as he saw fit. They entered the backroom section of the nightclub, Eva hesitated. Jax reassured her that nobody would notice or care about her seeking assistance from a tailor within this private area. Reluctantly, Eva agreed. After finding the tailor, a thin, balding and old man with sharp, piercing blue eyes, named Leonard, Eva presented her damaged costume for repair.

Leonard examined the torn fabric carefully. "This isn't ordinary wear," he noted with curiosity. He further examined the fabric by stretching and holding a small lighter underneath it along other specific tests. Soon after he seemed greatly impressed as he said "this is fine work indeed! I'm glad you brought this here and I'll keep my mouth shut about this being the real deal and not some cosplay costume." He winked at Eva as he continued "it's gonna be difficult to replicate the same thing without having the right materials but I assure you I can do a good job with it!" He seemed confident enough in his skill that Eva felt she could actually go through with it.

As they continued discussing the damage and repairs, the conversation turned toward subtle suggestions of modifications to better accommodate Eva's enhanced physique due to the pregnancy. His eyes sparkled mischievously as he hinted at adjustments to enhance her femininity, giving the illusion of a sleeker silhouette while maintaining the essence of her identity as a former super-heroine. Eva found herself caught in an intriguing game of temptation, trying to resist the prospect of reinventing her image according to Jax's vision.

However, deep within her heart, she harbored secret fantasies about being desired and admired once again. With the memory of her past glory as a celebrated super-heroine lingering like a phantom, she allowed herself to entertain the idea of updating her attire.

Finally after a lot of discussion on the matter Leonard asked Eva directly slightly ignoring Jax in this "so what will it be Ms. Shadow? Is it just a repair job or do you want me to make changes to it?"

Jax frowned a bit at being ignored a bit but it was nothing compared to the glare Eva gave Leonard as she said in a threatening sneer "don't call me that! I'm not that person anymore and if you talk about this to even a single person I'll strangle you with my bare hands, got it old man?"

Leonard didn't seem at all phased by the direct threat of strangling from a former super-heroine knowing she wouldn't actually hurt someone like him even if he spilled her secret intentionally; which he had no intention of doing. Yet Leonard calmly told her "why would I do that? I have no business mouthing off like that .... My business is clothes ..... Ms. .... Eva."

He smiled at the end reminding Eva of her own loving grandpa from her childhood. She let her guard down slightly as she smiled back and apologized "sorry I'm just a bit nervous" which Leonard just waved off saying "no harm done dear!"

Meanwhile Jax was growing impatient as he jumped in with "Come on Eva just get some alterations done to it .... You said you aren't going to wear it anyway so what's the harm in having a better suit?" Eva frowned at him then turned to Leonard saying "let's say I wanna make changes .... Would you be able to do them without messing it all up? I don't want the suit ruined." Leonard just nodded and said "ohhh I assure you it will be great after I'm done with it .... Just need instructions on what you need changed"

Jax's smile was wide as he stepped in with his usual dominant personality as he said "don't worry Lenny..... I'll tell you what changes need to be made. You just take her new measurements right now so it fits her perfectly now." Leonard looks at Eva to see if she agreed with Jax's words and when Eva didn't seem to object to it he nodded and went looking for his measuring tape.

Jax turned towards Eva with a lecherous smile saying "now I'll mold that suit just like I'm molding you .... In the perfect sexy image of Eva that's in my mind!" Eva blushed at that but said quickly "don't you dare make it too weird okay? I will actually strangle you .... Don't make me use my powers on you Jax"

Jax just laughed at that knowing she was bluffing but pretended to cower in front of her in a silly over-dramatic horror movie-ish way saying "ohhh no .... I don't wanna die!" His demeanor quickly changed back to his usual dominant self when Leonard came back into the room.

He asked "why don't you strip down to your underwear dear so I can properly measure you .... This suit isn't designed to wear anything inside but I think I'll leave some room for underwear this time?" Eva nodded as she got rid of her plain white top and blue jeans. Putting them in a corner after folding them in a pile she stood nervously in her plain black bra and panties on the slightly raised platform Leonard pointed to in front of a mirror. Jax however interjected with a pointed clicking of his tongue to show disappointment. He said to Leonard "no need to leave room for underwear if the original didn't have it. I'm sure Eva wouldn't need you to take that sort of liberties with her suit. Just make the changes I told you to make, Lenny"

Leonard looked uncomfortably between Eva and Jax for a bit; waiting for Eva to object but when she didn't he said to Jax "Well the older version was pretty modest.... the newer one will be..... I would suggest Ms. Eva to keep room for underwear with the new modifications.... just in case...." Once again Jax cut him off saying "I'm sure if she feels something is off you would be able to alter it again. Besides you heard her.... she doesn't plan on wearing it anyway."

Turning to Eva he added in a sharp and commanding tone which meant he didn't wanna stretch this topic anymore "drop those and let Lenny take measurements properly, Eva." With that he dismissively turned away to look around the room at other things; leaving Eva to shyly drop her underwear to the floor at her feet. Her natural, heavy tits sagged a bit with gravity the moment Eva unhooked her bra. She would never admit it to anyone but her years as a super-heroine she loved her suit as it didn't make her feel stuck. It was pretty much the only things about her suit that didn't totally suck.

Leonard was pretty professional as he started taking measurements of her body starting with her chest then moving onto her waist and finally her hips. Jax stood leaning against the wall as he admired Eva's body reflected in the mirror in front of her. Their eyes met for a moment and Eva had to avert her eyes quickly as she saw the hungry wolf-like look Jax had on his face; she felt sudden rush of heat in her chest knowing perfectly well what was going on in Jax's head.

After Leonard was done with taking her measurements he asked Eva to put on the ruined suit so he could make markings to make alterations on the suit itself. She nodded and quickly started to put on the suit yet found it slightly more difficult to put it on now that it had tears through the fabric. She still pushed through it and barely managed to get herself stuffed inside it. Despite her ass sticking out of the tear that Jax had made in the suit; Eva felt weirdly empowered. The same feeling she used to get when she used to run around the city helping people. Maybe having it altered wasn't so bad after all? She thought to herself.

Once again her and Jax's eyes met only for her to quickly avoid them knowing her own will was wavering every time it happened. Leonard finally asked "so what sort of changes do you have in mind Ms. Eva?" He marked at her waist and just at her tailbone where the rip had started from down through her ass-cheeks.

Eva was about to answer when Jax jumped in with "definitely need a skirt instead of this full length leotard looking thing now, Lenny. And let's get rid some on the top and give a nice, deep cleavage to it to accentuate her assets more." Leonard once again raised his eyebrows and looked at Eva to which she nodded. Leonard made a quick note of it in his small book before continuing to make marks on the suit with his marker. Jax added after another few moments of thinking "maybe even get rid of the mid section and expose a bit of her stomach?" This time Leonard didn't bother looking at Eva assuming she agreed before making a note of it in his book.

Jax's arrogant and suggestive tone was evident in his voice as he spoke seeing that Eva wasn't objecting to his outrageous suggestions of alterations to her suit "Why should we stop there?" he posited cockily. "Let's add a little edge to our design," he suggested with a smirk. As Leonard began marking the changes, Jax chimed in excitedly. "How about adding lace trimming to the neckline, and maybe a high slit in the front? Maybe even include some straps across her shoulders for dramatic effect? Definitely add some support under her tits so her tits are propped up like those with push bras!" He eagerly jotted these ideas down as well.

"We can remove those bulky shoulder guards completely", Jax exclaimed. "Make it less armored and more provocative". His excitement was palpable. The atmosphere became charged as Eva contemplated the potential transformation of her outfit. While part of her hesitated, fearing exposure, another part thrilled at the possibility of reclaiming her power and desirability.

"So, how much will this whole redesign and modification set us back?" Eva inquired cautiously, wanting to know the financial impact of her decision.

Jax grinned lasciviously, clearly relishing the thought of transforming Eva's outfit into something seductively revealing. "Don't worry," he assured her, "you won't have to spend a fortune."

Eva breathed a sigh of relief, feeling somewhat reassured by Jax's response. But nonetheless, she couldn't help but feel uneasy about the direction things were heading - changing her entire persona from the strong, powerful super-heroine to a seductive temptress.

But the fact remained that Jax held significant influence over her life and career, leaving her in quite a predicament. Her mind kept wandering between apprehension and desire for change, creating internal conflict within her.

About an hour and hal later, they left the tailor shop; carrying a bag containing her modified costume, Eva couldn't contain her curiosity regarding how her new appearance might affect others' perception of her. Her old outfit had been a very distinct purpose to it but now as she had retired from that life the outfit only had served as a reminder. Now with Jax's constant nudging and influence she had gotten it altered into something entirely different. It was more feminine and provocative. She wondered with slight curiosity how people would reacted if she made a comeback as "The Shadow" now in this outfit.

A shiver ran down her spine just imagining the stares of her fellow super-heroines in the league fighting for justice not to mention the rumors that would fly around the city about her wearing such a slutty outfit. She knew she was never going back to that life yet the thought somehow both frightened and excited her equally. Just as she had told Jax she dumped the newly repaired and altered suit back in its hiding place under her floor; much to the disappointment of Jax.

But he kept his mouth shut about it knowing he had probably pushed her to her limits with his ideas of altering the suit. Just then he got a call about someone from the city council making a surprise visit to the club so he left in a hurry leaving Eva alone in the house. She hadn't bothered to wear the costume and see how it fit back at the tailors workshop yet now when she found herself alone in her room she couldn't stifle her curiosity anymore.

She took out the costume box from beneath the floorboards and pulled it out wondering why she was doing this to herself. She slowly removed the garments one by one trying hard not to picture Jax suggesting those changes earlier. There was undeniably a sense of freedom she felt when removing the tight fitting armored pieces one by one. Despite everything, she loved how free she felt without any restrictions due to clothing or other things. So much more comfortable than when she used to hide behind her superhero identity. After stripping away her original costume completely, she hesitantly slipped into the refurbished one.

At first glance, the differences seemed minimal -- merely cosmetic touches to accentuate certain features. However, upon closer inspection, she realized that the fabric choices themselves provided far greater comfort compared to her former attire. Feeling almost vulnerable yet liberated simultaneously, she decided to examine her reflection further in the large, ornate mirror mounted on the opposite side of the room. Striking various poses, she examined her exposed legs, toned abs, curved hips, and ample bosom. All these previously hidden attributes now displayed proudly and confidently.

Eva marveled at her transformed silhouette, admiring how effortlessly sexy she appeared. Inwardly, however, she struggled with the idea of becoming an object of lust rather than respect. Was it wrong to embrace this newfound attractiveness? Or did it simply represent a natural evolution? Reflecting on these questions, she resolved to test her boundaries further.

Feeling emboldened by her transformation, Eva grabbed a pair of matching, sleek heels and stepped into them. She struck several flirty poses, letting the alluring movements dance along her curves.

With each step, her confidence grew exponentially. The air suddenly filled with electricity, as she deliberately shifted her gaze toward the window. Through the glass, she caught sight of her own reflection. Mesmerized by her image, she moved closer to the window, entranced by the way light caressed her body. Unconsciously, she cupped her breast, tweaking the soft material to showcase the deep cutout. With her thumb, she teasingly traced the edges of the corset detail circling her rib-cage. She still felt unsure about how much midriff she was now exposing not to mention how the short skirt added to her suit exposed her long milky white legs.

Gazing upwards towards the skyline outside her window, Eva mentally prepared herself for the consequences that may follow. Perhaps, she reasoned, embracing her sexuality would allow her to regain control over her life. If anything, this momentary lapse in judgment was empowering -- showing her that she held authority over her own decisions, regardless of societal expectations.

Exhaling deeply, Eva closed her eyes briefly and reached out to the window frame. Gripping onto it firmly, she lifted herself slightly higher, allowing her feet to leave the ground. With her weight supported solely by her arms, she balanced precariously, arching her back gracefully. Having tasted her former power once again which she had kept intentionally dormant all these years after retirement; she felt a different kind of freedom.

She was happy in her current life with Erik and even Jax but she was left wondering for the first time in years if she made the right decision all those years ago. Doubts clouding her mind for a few moments before the face of her son came to the front of her mind clearing all those doubts. Yes! She made the changes in her life for her son and seeing him happy and healthy was all that she needed out of life. She made the right choice. With that she got out of the suit and dumped it back in its hiding place under the floorboard.

A few days later, on her off day from work Eva was out of her apartment. She had gone out to get some groceries for the week in a nearby shop. On her way back she decided to walk through the nearby park which was slightly out of her way back to the apartment but she just wanted to feel the fresh air this morning. She even found a bench close to the small pond full of swans where she sat and fed them for a while; relaxing in the nature.

Then just as she was about to leave she heard a familiar voice exclaim "Eva? What a surprise? I didn't expect to see you out here!" Eva instantly recognized the familiar voice to be of Cindy. She still hadn't forgiven Cindy for just showing up at her door about a month ago and making things awkward between her son and her.

As Eva turned around to face her old friend; she noticed another person with Cindy. He was someone Eva had seen somewhere but couldn't place it right away. But Eva didn't have to strain her brain for too long as Cindy introduced the man to her "this is Detective Thompson .... He is a good friend of mine." She turned to him as she said "Jack .... This is an old friend of mine back from high school .... Eva." Just then it clicked in Eva's head. This was the same guy she had kept seeing on the TV whenever they talked about the missing heroines. He was the lead detective they had put in charge of the case now.

He looked ruggedly handsome with a sharp jaw line and grayish stubble hinting at the lack of daily grooming routines. His intense gaze fixed onto hers seemingly reading her mind. He extended his hand to offer his assistance saying "Well, if there's anything you need help with or want to talk about...you know where to find me." He flashed his badge and offered her his card. "Yes...of course thank you," she replied politely feeling extremely uneasy for reasons beyond her understanding.

Although initially surprised by the encounter, Eva attempted to maintain composure, attempting to understand why Cindy brought him here of all places. After a little more polite back and forth, Eva left both of them behind her as she took off heading back for her apartment.

On her way back she decided to check on Erik by sending a text "Hey honey.... I got the groceries now and am on my way back. Hope you will join me for lunch?"

She had hoped for a quick reply from Erik considering he was supposed to be at home today with nothing much to do. Yet even by the time she reached the block her apartment building was on, Erik hadn't responded. She didn't think much of it assuming he was probably asleep still until she got inside her apartment and found a note stuck to the fridge "Gone out. Will be back late. - E"

Now this was truly strange for Eva as Erik had been purposefully vague in his note by not mentioning anything about what he was doing or where he had gone. Jax's words rung in her mind at that moment about how she should ask him to get a job and move out so he would learn more independence and responsibility. Even though she suspected Jax to have his own motive behind it; she couldn't help but slightly agree with it in this moment despite how much she loved Erik and wanted him to be around her.

TBC......