It was that lovely intervening period between school and college. I had just turned 18. Having been accepted into one of the most prestigious universities in the country, I felt that the whole world was at my feet.
One fine day I was curled up at home in my favourite corner with a good book and a cup of coffee. There was no one else at home. It was as close to a perfect afternoon as any. Then I heard a knock on the door. I ignored it for a while, willing the person to go away. That did not happen. Begrudgingly I opened the door, almost ready to blast the person away with expletives. I am glad I did not.
I knew this woman. I knew her very well. Mrs. Pai. She taught me English until as recently as a few weeks ago. What was she doing here? She saw the surprise on my face.
"Aren't you going to ask me to come in?" she said?
"Oh yes, yes!" I stammered, "Please come in. I was not expecting you at all"
We exchanged a few pleasantries. I offered her some tea. I could sense she had something on her mind. She had most certainly not come here for small talk. I looked her up and down. She was not conventionally hot. Dark, 5" 6' or thereabouts, a big 48 inch ass, with some meat on her bones she was a typical 32 year old Malayalam woman. Having seen enough soft core Mallu porn, I had developed a liking for Kerala women. She was not like any of those heavyset women in the movies. She was quite something.
Mrs. Pai suddenly took my hand in hers, "Let's stop beating about the bush. Do you know why I am here?"
I shook my head. She continued, "I have received an offer from a movie producer. They want me to do the second lead in a Shakeela movie."
Shakeela movie? Did she say that? Shakeela was the reigning soft core Mallu porn queen. I was not even sure Mrs. Pai knew the kind of movie that was on offer. I opened my mouth to say something. She cut me off with a wave of her hand.
"Yes, I know what a Shakeela movie means. They may appear B-grade to you, but in Kerala they are very highly thought of."
I knew this was not true. I knew that she knew that I knew that she was only trying to paint a rosy picture. I let it slide.
I said, "How can I help you with this, Mrs. Pai?"
"I like you more now." she said, "You do not ask meaningless questions like why or what. I need you to help me understand if I would be able to do justice to the role. I am sure you have seen quite a few Shakeela movies. You know what women are expected to do. Do you think I am appealing enough? Unless the men like me, I will not get another movie. And I don't want to do just one movie. I want this as a career."
"Mrs. Pai" I said, "I have always found you very attractive. There is a reason why I never stood up in your class. Your effect on me would be clearly visible."
I let that statement hang for a while. I did not know how far she wanted to go with this. When in doubt, let the woman take the lead. After a while, she spoke.
"Tell me, am I like Shakeela?"
"Why would you want to be like Shakeela? I think you will bring a refreshing difference to the screen, Mrs. Pai."
"Shakeela is the queen" she said, "I need to dethrone her."
I looked at her a long time. She was wearing a brown silk saree. There is not much you can deduce about a woman's figure in that outfit. I liked what I saw, though. Her big ass was still prominent. She had put flowers in her hair. Nice.
Yes, Mrs. Pai and I were on very good terms at school. We had shared many an interesting conversations, most of them restricted to the intricacies of the English language. We never crossed the line. Would I have wanted to? Hell yeah! Would she have? I was not sure. Every once in a while I thought she held that smile a little longer or bent over a little more to pick stuff off the lower shelves of her office. But she was married. I convinced myself that I was imagining things. It was just my fantasy in overdrive, I told myself.
Then what was she doing here? I had absolutely no expertise in taking acting auditions. I guess it was time for me to find out.
"Mrs. Pai, there is only one way to know." I said, "I will have to see you."
"I know." she said, "It is the only way. That is why I have come to you. I would not have been comfortable doing this with anyone else."
She stood up and took her saree off. Wonderful body on that woman! Full figured. Even in her slip and blouse she was giving me the goose bumps.
"Wow, Mrs. Pai!" I exclaimed, "You are a very sexy woman. I see no curve where it should not be. So far, it looks good."
"So far?" she questioned, "You think I am going to show you any further?"
This had to be handled delicately. I had no intent of letting her go without seeing more.
"Mrs Pai, I know this is awkward. But you came here for my help. I cannot form an informed opinion without your help. Yes, this is all very good. But Mallu movies have come a long way now. Shakeela has started doing full frontal nude scenes. How will I be able to tell you if your body will match up to that unless I see it?"