Rent free or How I Became A Man Whore
Thanks to my editor for making this one better.
My job cut back on my hours, so I had to tell my landlady, Sue, I would be short on rent for my room that month.
We had a good relationship. I often did small projects for her, and she gave me rent credit. However, this would be the first time I actually needed it for financial reasons. Prior to this it was just chores for a little extra beer money, more of a courtesy than anything else.
Turns out I had no reason to be nervous, she was more than willing to work something out.
"You'll have to make it up, but I'll come up with something useful for you to do," she said, smiling rather mischievously.
I went back to my place relieved and oblivious to the things that were about to transpire, I really had no idea how much my life was about to change.
The first chores she assigned to me were common paint touch ups and small repairs. My work was always done under Sue's watchful eye, sometimes along with her friend Mary. Both were in their late forties, neither would ever be described as model material, but they truly had great personalities, which made them very easy to be around. After a few projects, it dawned on me that these ladies were actually enjoying the view of my toned body while I worked. It was a fun distraction, and I played up to the gallery more than a little.
Sue was a widow. I thought she had a decent body for her age, not fit or fat, just soft. Her hips were wide and her hair a premature gray. She wore unflattering glasses that sat on a big nose, and something of a life weary, worn out look. Mary was on the homelier side, none the less she sported a rather large set of fake boobs that sat high and proud on her chest. They were large but not gross, yet obviously fake.
Sue's husband left her very well off after his premature death. Her need for work or anything else was more for something to keep her busy, than any need for money. I think she rented the room for company because I heard from the neighbors that her previous renters were always good-looking, fit men in their early twenties, like myself.
Well, two months later, disaster struck. I was completely let go from my primary job, which only left me with a couple of side jobs, certainly not enough to pay any rent, just car insurance and credit card minimum payments. If I was really lucky, I might be able to afford a few things to eat. I went to Sue and told her about my situation, and my intention to move out, since I could not keep up our deal due to my lack of money.
"I think I have a way to help you out, Ben," Sue said. "But it's not quite like the stuff you've been doing so far." She blushed slightly before continuing, "You've done almost everything around here, except for one older project."
"I'm listening," I said, noticing her get a little uncomfortable, but still not having a clue where this was going.
"Not now, I'd rather discuss it over a meal, just to make sure the work appeals to you. How about we go out and discuss this over a couple of steaks and some fine wine? My treat, of course," she added with a smile.
I admit I was intrigued, I offered to move out because I knew she had been struggling to come up with meaningful work for me to do the last week or so. Yet, bottom line, I was having steak tonight, that was the main thing I was looking forward to.
I waited downstairs, watching some television, after we both had taken our turn in the shower. When Sue finally came down, she looked like a completely different woman. The glasses were gone, her makeup was perfect, as was her hair, and the dress she wore accented all the full curves on her body. In all the time I'd lived there this was the first occasion I ever saw her made up for going out. She still wasn't what you would call beautiful, but she was definitely worth a second glance.
After complimenting her, then leading her out to the cab, we proceeded to the local steakhouse, where we enjoyed each other's company and a fine meal along with several adult beverages. We were feeling fine, laughing easily and truly having a great night.
Then the conversation turned.
"I want to trade rent for sexual favors," she said, flat out, as casually as if she was asking me to pass the salt.
Had I been drinking at that moment; I would have worn my drink. I was momentarily speechless, but thankfully, it was she who continued.
Sue explained, "I'm not interested in some kind of weird older-younger relationship. I'm not expecting love, I value my independence, and don't want to complicate my life with a serious relationship. I still have needs though, but the thought of jumping into the dating pool just to get some sex is not really my thing either."
She went on to tell her story, renting to good looking guys just for the eye candy, and company. She really only ever loved her husband and anything else just couldn't hold a candle to that relationship. She had had a few "engagements" with other men since his death but nothing good.
She really enjoyed my company and had been toying around with this idea for some time. So, when I approached her with my rent issue she thought this was her chance. She could get some "quality dick" and I could keep a roof over my head.
"What do you think?" she asked.
I had remained silent while she spoke, but I must have looked like the cat that ate the canary, because she asked me what I was grinning about. "I just had some good drinks, a nice steak, great conversation with a pretty girl and now I'm going to get laid? Hell, it's going to take all night to wipe this grin off."
She laughed and blushed, "I don't know about the girl part, but I do see your point." She reached into her purse and handed me an envelope. It contained a credit card with my name on it, and a hundred dollars in cash.
"These are for expenses relating to our arrangement. Use the card to pay the check. Tip well. The cash is for incidentals or other needs." she explained. "Excuse me while I step into the ladies' room, while you settle the check."
I watched her with different eyes as she got up from the table and walked away offering me a great view of her ass. My mind was reeling as I processed everything that had happened today, and it was going to end with sex.