John let out a sigh of relief. It was just a stocking issue. He carefully opened the door and peeked inside.

But despite his expertise, John had one major flaw: he was terrified of accidentally walking in on a customer in the dressing room. He had heard horror stories from other sales associates about finding a customer in a compromising position, and he had always taken great care to avoid such situations.

Worse still, she was standing in front of the mirror, completely naked, with one stocking caught on a hook and the other dangling limply down her leg.

John had been selling lingerie for over a decade. He knew everything there was to know about bras, panties, and corsets. He could size a woman up in seconds and recommend the perfect set of lingerie to make her feel confident and beautiful.

He knocked on the door. "Lingerie department? How can I help you?"