Following a tragic road accident, I was left widowed at the relatively early age of 52. My wife had worked as a Senior Executive in a major pharmaceutical company, and I suddenly found myself alone but very wealthy. I really didn't have to work so I took the opportunity. I retired early and sat back to a lazy life.
About six months later and I realised just how lonely life could get. Yes, I still had many friends who I regularly entertained, but without my wife it wasn't the same. And I especially missed the sex.
My wife and I had had a very active sex life, and we had both kept ourselves fit and healthy. I thought about going on the dating scene, but my main concern was that when partners found out just how wealthy I was, it would be the money that interested them, not me.
I was also not that keen on the idea of visiting prostitutes or getting in escorts to satisfy my needs.
Then, a couple of months later a small story in the newspapers piqued my interest. It told the tale of young foreign students who were coming over to the UK to learn the language. They were working in coffee shops, hotels, B and B's etc. during their holidays.
However, many were given board and lodgings by there employers and therefore they weren't paid very much more, so these hard-working students were not able to save much money for when they returned home. It was being described as modern-day slavery.
Having read the article, I was initially appalled, but also saw a possible way for me to help them and satisfy some of my needs to. I decided that I would like to help them and would pay them large amount of money (Β£1000 or β¬1200, whichever they would prefer) if they would spend a couple of hours having sex with me. I know it sounds like prostitution; however, they would be free to walk away.
I wasn't going to advertise for potential sexual partners but also thought I would take the opportunity of travelling the country, my own country, much of which I had never seen, and if I found a young student that I could help, then I could put my plan into action.
I decided that my first trip should be to visit the Dumfries and Galloway region of Scotland, an area I had never visited before. It has a tremendous history, being so close to the border with England, the home of Robert the Bruce and so close to Ireland. As a result, the region is full of quaint little villages and towns, not to mention stunning scenery.
Setting off for my trip in mid-June, I hoped that the area would be still relatively quiet before the holidays started the following month. With nowhere planned to stop, I was just driving through the area when I came across signs advertising 'The Wigtown Book Festival'. I had never heard of it but was very intrigued so decided to follow the signs.
About half an hour later, I pulled into the main square of the quaint little village. The centre of the square contained a large garden, but the shops and houses surrounding it were gaily decorated and to my surprise, almost every second shop was a Bookshop.
Parking my car, I began to wander round and discovered that all the signs I had seen were actually for the festival, which was starting the following weekend. Oh well, I thought, I'd get to see the place when it was a little less busy.
As I walked round, I came across a bookshop that also operated a B and B and a coffee shop, so going in I managed to book a room for a couple of nights, so I could use this as a base to explore area.
Once I was settled in my room, I went back downstairs for a cup of coffee and something to eat as I was beginning to feel a little peckish. While I was sitting perusing the menu, I suddenly realised that one of the waitresses was an Italian student.
Listening to her conversation, I heard her explaining to another couple in the coffee shop that she was over to learn English while she was on holiday from university. My ears pricked up.
The young woman, was maybe just in her early twenties, was very attractive, petite with long wavy black hair tied back in a ponytail, and that typical pale olive skin. Although dressed in a pair of jeans and a lose t-shirt, it is obvious that she had a very slim and shapely body as well.
Another waitress, equally attractive, but taller and blonde, came and took my order and soon my coffee and tuna sandwich arrived, and as I ate and drank, I continued to watch the young Italian woman. She had a very bubbly personality, and was happy to chat to the other customers, whether struggling over the language or not. And when she smiled, think Julia Roberts.
I had to try to speak to her and find out just what her situation was like over here. Did it match up to the newspaper report? I waited in the coffee shop until it quietened down and then as if perfectly orchestrated, the young woman came across to remove my dirty cup and plate. It was too much of an opportunity, so I started talking to her.
"That's not a Scottish accent?" I quizzed.
"No, I'm from Italy," she replied, smiling broadly.
"Really, which part?" I enquired enthusiastically.
"Near Florence" she answered eagerly.
"Ah, The Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, The Uffizi and Dan Brown's Inferno!" I started to rattle off, and at the mention of the Dan Brown novel, the young woman began to giggle.
"Yes, I visited Florence several years ago" I continued, "So, what are you doing over in Scotland?"
"I am here to learn the language a bit better, before I go back to University in September," she explained.
"Your English is very good, better than my Italian anyway!" I praised her, "So how does this work? Are you paid, accommodation?" I queried.
Her face dropped.
"It is more like slave labour. I have a room I share with two other girls and get my food, but because of that I get very little other money, just a little tips" she explained dejectedly.
"That doesn't seem very fair" I pondered, "So you won't be able to save up any money to go off touring around, or anything like that?" I suggested.
She shook her head, looking rather dejected.
"No, and I was hoping to earn enough to help me back with my studies next year or get my boyfriend to come and visit" she explained.
Again, I nodded in an understanding manner. But then, I smiled briefly and indicated that the young woman should take a seat.
"My name is David Jackson" I began to explain; "I am rather wealthy and had heard that students like you were in this situation. I would like to help you and provide you with some money."
I let this little statement sink in, as the young woman looked a little unsure.
"What is your name?" I queried, I wanted to be able to say her name as it might help make our conversation a little friendlier.
"Maria?" she replied a little hesitantly.
"Thank you, Maria" I said gently.
"If you were to get one thousand pounds, or twelve hundred euros would that help?" I queried.
Maria's face instantly lit up, then concern and bewilderment took over.
"How? Why?" she asked suspiciously.
I nodded.
"I would give you the money, to do with as you please, and I would ask just one thing in return." I paused briefly, but not for added effect, as I knew my next statement would be surprising in the least.
"That you would spend a couple of hours with me having sex."
I expected a slap on the face, or that she would get up and leave, but the shock seemed to be too great that she never moved.
Slowly, I reached into the inside pocket of my jacket and extracted my wallet, opened it and extracted a pile of notes. Counting out β¬600, I leant over and placed them in her hands, which she took instinctively.
"There is half the money, so that you can see that I am serious about this proposition. And I apologise if I have shocked you, Maria." I left it at that to allow what I had said and done to sink in.
Eventually I had to break the silence.
"So, Maria, what do you think of my proposition?" I asked the somewhat bewildered young woman, as she stared at the β¬600 in her hand.
"You are saying that you will give me β¬1200 if I let you have sex with me?" she asked haltingly.
"Yes" I replied plainly.
"I do not want to do anything you are not happy with" I clarified, "I don't want to hurt you or do anything weird, just some oral and penetrative sex."
It sounded so simple, but I could clearly understand the dilemma the young woman faced.
"But Mr. Jackson, I have a boyfriend back in Italy" she added.
"I understand, and this money would allow him to come over and see you, no?" I queried.
"Well, yes" she agreed, "but he would not like it!"
I nodded in agreement.
"That, I also understand. But what if he knew what you, we, were doing?" I queried.
Maria looked at me puzzled.
"What if you were to discuss it with him, and if you both agree that it happens, then we skype call him and he can watch."
I let that sink in for a few seconds then added.
"I believe that some men enjoy watching their girlfriends or wives with other men, he might like it?"
Maria looked shocked, but I could almost see the little cogs going round in her head, as she again looked at the pile of notes in her hands.
After a considerable pause she replied.
"OK, I will ask him. When do you need a reply?" she asked.
I was elated.
"What if we say eight o'clock, whether it is yes or no. If it is no, you keep this β¬600, and there is no more said. If it is yes, then we call your boyfriend, I give you the rest of the money, and we have some nice sex."
She nodded, but still looked very pensive.
"I will come to your room at eight and tell you what we have decided."
I nodded in agreement, but not too energetically.
I waited, sitting at the table as Maria left, mainly because I didn't want to stand up as I had a raging hardon, and my heart rate was sky high.