His name is Henry; that's what I call him now - since I was appointed to redecorate his house. My name is Samantha. Before, when I started working for Henry, it was Mr Bedford but he insisted I call him by his Christian name. I had only recently started my female decorating business which was doing much better than I envisaged.
But I could never have envisaged how I got involved with this guy in his mid βfifties, my being just twenty five and all.
It never ever crossed my mind, in fact quite the opposite, that I could ever see Henry as an attraction, least of a sexual nature.
But although he was 55 and I was 30 years his junior it dawned on me, during the time I spent in his home , that there was a chemical attraction, something which I can't explain but there. Whether it was because of his openness, his kindness I cannot say -maybe simply a bit of both but it did not take long for me to realise Henry was a very lonely guy - and when he told me he had only five years previously lost his wife in a car crash I immediately felt empathy for him
Not as though he harps on the fact, or ever admits he is lonely β I have found that he is not that type of guy and I admire him for that and perhaps the fact that something very unpredictable has happened, I have fell in love with this man who is old enough to be my dad. I have even put off James who was my sort of casual now and again boyfriend just to be with Henry, because he is the type of guy who wants my all, all I can give and all he is able to take. He is my everything - and more too and don't let anyone tell you a partnership where ages are so different can't work.
And now I live and sleep with him, he may not be your young hunk image gloating with sexual desire but to me Henry has an attraction all his own, and that means more to me than any other guy I have known.
I am so glad it happened, He was showing me his photograph album, he had no kin and expressed how he would have loved to have had kids, but Cynthia, his late wife, was unable to. Then in a couple of days the coffee offers lead to having dinner with him in his little kitchen.
One thing led to another quite unwittingly on both counts with me thinking of him as a father figure and me assuming he was thinking of me as a substitute daughter he could never have.
But unbeknown to Henry and me, something more was stirring and it was about sexual attraction, when after dinner, sharing the sofa with him and watching his favourite soap on TV he simply laid his hand on my left thigh in a very natural way. I looked into his eyes and there was nothing to suggest there was any motive there - but quite instinctively I moved my hand to cover his - gently squeezing and do you know what? his whole face lit up - it really did and did me a power of good to think I could do this, make this older guy smile more than I had ever noticed before.
We chatted on about the characters in the soap called Neighbours, how they were always so perfect and glamorous, and we talked about relationships as well. He asked if I was with anyone and the like.
I told him about James but that's he was only a casual friend.
He smiled saying he had heard that one before, it was like he was fishing maybe to see if I had any sexual attraction for him, he was not the type I realised that, to openly show anything so personal but I then realised that maybe unwittingly he was fishing
"Right, I did sleep with him, occasionally - but it was never serious." I admitted.
"But you never loved him?" he queried - his eyes focussed on mine - "I mean as a woman loves a man big time?"
"That sounds like a line from an old movie" I smiled - "and yes, you are right, he was fun I won't deny that and I am a natural girl, it was good while it lasted but I am thinking with James- no more"
"No more, Samantha? " he asked, his face lighting up again.
"I have decided to dump him, Henry."
"That sounds awful, I hate that expression, like he was some garbage used and to be disposed of."
"Sorry" I offered.
"It's not you, I didn't mean that, it is just some of the modern expressions seem hard that's all. Samantha."
It was the first time she called me Samantha..
"Okay to call you Samantha or would you rather Sam?"
"Sam is fine" I replied feeling his warmth coming through, realising at that stage he was more than a father figure, much more. But how could it be, was I abnormal or something? Shouldn't I be attracted to someone nearer my age? But it was happening, I knew it and I believe he did too, and my assumptions proved to be correct.
I squeezed his hand again and this time he responded, squeezing back.
"You are a lovely girl, you really are, Sam" he whispered and I felt a wonderfully warm surge within, something quite frankly I would have felt with James but with Henry came the added gush of emotion.
Henry was an intelligent guy and he immediately realised my embarrassment saying not to be concerned, because he felt the same way too, that certain flame he told me he had not encountered for so very long.
"You don't mind?" I asked cautiously.
He brushed his lips against mine, it was lovely, for an older man his skin was fresh and I took in his natural body ardour, not excessive but just a hint which for me was perfect. A sort of musk which created a very erotic atmosphere and for the first time in my life I felt complete, that dear Henry was my everything.
His touching on my lips developed into a very long and intensive kiss. I heard little sounds as his hand moved under mine, then so very gently and cautiously moved up my inner thigh, my hand still over his.
Still enjoying his kiss I felt just his fingertips so very lightly and teasingly touch me there, between my thighs, reaching the crescendo - instinctively I parted my legs - my carnal desires were there, I was hoping, just hoping he would go further...
His lips parted mine and I heard him sigh so deeply. "Do you mind, Sam" he whispered, "it has been so very long and I have missed it so much."
The certain sound of his soft quiet voice coupled with his touch was the most erotic thing I had ever experienced and instantly I replied: "Sam you are gorgeous, I think I am falling for you, so please don't stop, that feels absolutely lovely."
Now my passion grew rapidly and the way he explored me was like he was delving into my very soul. Enjoying his passion I realised just how hungry he was for it and I was happy to let him take me. His charisma thrilled and warmed me.
And when he was having trouble with my jeans zip I helped him and we both giggled like young experimenting teenagers.
"I do believe it is so important to laugh in the bedroom, don't you, Sam?" There was that certain mischievous look about him now and the hint was taken,
"Show me the way then?" I replied taking his hand. He lived in a bungalow so there were no stairs to climb, he looked at me as we made our way and giggled again, "do you know you are undone?"
"It's your fault!" I said stopping to do myself up.
"No need, Sam" they will be off soon won't they?"
We both giggled again, he was wonderful and I have never ever been as sexually and emotionally aroused as I was that day.
He was dressed in cool chinos and white shirt which enhanced his lean masculine body. Considering his age he looked younger and he was well groomed, the type of guy who didn't let himself go and cared for himself in every way, he stood at about 5ft 7" just an inch taller than me but he was cultured and cool, that's how he seemed anyway.
He came to me as I stood there beside his double bed, his lips kissed mine again and his fondle was absolutely devastating.
"It has been so long I'd almost forgotten what its like" he smiled - this time courageously assisting me to down my jeans. I felt natural just to be standing there in my pink top and matching thong. I felt his electricity as he looked at me in a certain way which made me tingle with pure ecstasy. And I felt so good that I could please this dear man and make him want me.
I simply had to do all the things I had learned about being seductive, some with James and others earlier. But Henry was so different from James, who was always a quickie person but already I knew with Henry it just would not be like that