"Really? A birthday party? At our age?" Cynthia asked, sounding exasperated. "Sara, you're finally going to be 18! It's not time for a kiddie party. It's time to go out clubbing! You'll finally be of legal age to party, even if we can't drink yet."
"I know, Cyn. But the club will still be there the week after. And my Aunt Matilda specifically said she wanted to host my eighteenth birthday party. She's coming all the way from France to do it, you know."
"I know, I know," Cynthia asserted. "And I know how important she's been in your life since your parents' death. That plane crash was tragic, and you're lucky that your aunt stepped in to make sure you were cared for and educated." She was gradually sounding more resigned to the concept of making Sara's Aunt Matilda happy, as she reflected on Sara's life.
Sara nodded, the sting of her parent's death 6 years ago still bringing a tear to her eye. "But Aunt Matilda was there for me, every step of the way. As my only living relative, she took charge, whether from a sense of obligation, or familial love, I was never sure. She came from France then, as well, and actually treated me like a young adult, soliciting my input. Together, we deemed it impractical for me to go live with her in Lyon, although I hope to travel there and see it sometime soon. She arranged for me to live at that exclusive boarding school for my care and education, where I met you and my other dear friends."
Cynthia smiled, remembering those early school days, and how they'd bonded. She also remembered the few times that Aunt Matilda had appeared at the boarding school, making sure her niece was happy and doing well. The dear old woman seemed rather staid and eccentric, but it was obvious she had a good heart. Sara's friends privately referred to her as a 'dear old thing' but they'd never say that directly to Sara. Why, the woman must be 40, if she's a day!
"I didn't tell you this, but Aunt Matilda also said she'll pay for anything I need at college, although my scholarship will help a lot with the tuition part," Sara shared.
"Wow! That's great!" Cynthia said, impressed. "She's sure a nice person." Cynthia's body language changed. "OK. OK. I'll be at your birthday party. Who else is coming?" Cynthia prayed the party wouldn't be too lame, but at least if there were enough friends, they might be able to salvage something fun from it.
"Most of our friends from school said they'll be there. Maybe fourteen or fifteen of us," Sara answered, smiling. "It'll be great to see them all again."
"Where's the party going to be held?" Cynthia asked.
"Aunt Matilda has some good friends in the next town. Apparently, they're off on a world tour or something, and have invited my aunt to use their home as long as she wishes. Aunt Matilda plans to have the party all set up by the time we arrive – food, decorations, the works." Sara paused, clearing her throat, signaling perhaps something disturbing. "Remember, though, the French sort of live in a different era when it comes to entertainment. For instance, they adore Jerry Lewis. Their pop music is a decade or two behind ours as well, I fear. However, they're more lenient about drinking, so we might get to have wine."
Cynthia shrugged. "Well, we'll just have to make the most of it. After all, how bad could it be?"
The day of the party arrived. It was bad, indeed.
Sara and her friends felt really silly, wearing the 'party hats' that Aunt Matilda handed out – they hadn't worn such things since they were about eleven. And noisemakers? Really? These silly little horns to blow, or the ones that uncoiled as you blew into them – did this woman think they were children? The punch was non-alcoholic, the letters on a string that spelled out 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY' were tacky. And the music – oh my god, the music! Did the French still like disco? Still, every single friend knew Aunt Matilda's importance in Sara's life. And she was a dear lady, so they were on their best behavior, pretending to have fun. If they glanced at their watches, wondering when it would be polite to leave, they did it with stealth. They figured they had to remain at least until the cake was cut and served. What a bore!
They made a valiant attempt to chatter animatedly – catching up about things that'd happened since they were last together. But mostly about their times together at school. At least those were fond memories. At one point, Cynthia whispered to Sara, "We're running out of things to talk about. When can we cut your cake?"
"I'm afraid we have to wait for the clown Aunt Matilda hired for the party," Sara whispered back, trying not to sound mortified, and failing. "She said we had to wait for the arrival of Mr. Coconuts."
Cynthia's eyes bulged, as she hissed, "What? We're waiting for a clown? Oh my god. Oh my god. Will we have to put up with balloon animals? Laughing at stupid pranks? Squirting with seltzer water? Pratfalls?"
Sara's cheeks blushed pink. "I know," she said quietly. "I may never live this down. But please, please, try to hold it together. It's only one evening." Her dear friend nodded sadly. The two of them quietly shared the fact about the clown with the rest of their friends, so no one would act shocked when he finally arrived. The most common reaction, upon hearing the news, was an eye roll, and a softly whispered, "Whatever... that seems to fit the theme of this party, all right." The pinkness of Sara's cheeks was gradually becoming crimson.
Aunt Matilda was trying to be the perfect Hostess, chatting, making sure Sara's friends had refills of the punch, and so on. Finally, the doorbell rang. "That should be Mr. Coconuts!" Aunt Matilda exclaimed happily, even clapping her hands together with joy. "I'll help him get ready. Prepare yourselves for a real treat!" She left the room.
The young women quickly huddled. Bethany spoke for the others. "Sara, we all love you, and we love your Aunt Matilda. We also really wish you a happy birthday. But... but..." She actually didn't know what to say, she realized.
Sara smiled sadly. "I understand. I can't figure out if Aunt Matilda thinks we're still twelve, or maybe she has the happiest memories of her early birthdays, and she's trying to relive them, or what. I appreciate how you're all hanging in there, and being gracious, and polite to her. Cynthia and I are already making plans to go clubbing next week. You can all join us then, if you want. But let's grit our teeth a little longer, and try to keep Aunt Matilda happy. OK?" They all nodded.
After perhaps ten minutes, the disco music was replaced with a sound track that started with what sounded like the horn section of a band, interspersed with whistles. After that intro, the young women recognized that it was another 'oldie' song, as Donna Summers started singing 'Bad Girls' – at least this music had a dance beat to it.
Aunt Matilda re-entered the room, and jaws dropped as Sara and her friends saw that she was leading a man on a leash! And what a man! He was a large, muscular black man, at least six and a half feet tall! Moreover, he was completely naked, except for a red clown nose, and the dog collar around his neck.
"Ladies, meet Mr. Coconuts," Aunt Matilda announced. She got a rather coquettish smile on her face as she used one hand to lift his enormous, fully erect cock slightly up toward the ceiling, so her other hand could partially cradle his over-sized testicles in her palm. "I think you can tell why he's called 'Mr. Coconuts' now. As you youngsters say – let's get this party started!"
Some of Sara's friends hadn't been facing the right direction to see that entrance. When they casually turned, they did a classic double-take with their necks moving so fast that they almost fell over. A few of the others rubbed their eyes in disbelief. Some tried to pretend they weren't staring at his crotch, which made each darting glance that they took all the more obvious. Other than the blaring music, there wasn't another sound – not a peep from the party-goers, whose faces could have been used for a 'shock and awe' illustration for a dictionary.
A consummate professional, Mr. Coconuts began dancing to the music, letting a huge inviting smile spread across his face. His muscles rippled, his hips made humping thrusts, and his gigantic dong bobbed and weaved its way through the air like a magic wand. Those gyrations broke the 'spell' and the eighteen-year old women started screaming with nervous delight.
Whenever he danced near one of them, that young woman invariably moved back, avoiding contact with the fleshy club he was swinging. "Oh for heaven's sake," Aunt Matilda called out. "It won't bite. Sara, this is your party, so you show them how it's done." As her aunt named her, Sara's friends stepped away a pace or two, leaving her in an isolated space. "Touch it. Stroke it. Mr. Coconuts expects you want to play with it. In fact, he'd be disappointed if you don't. Isn't that right, Mr. Coconuts?"
His teeth gleamed as he raised his arms, dancing over to Sara, saying, "Riiiiiight! Come on girl. Don't be afraid. Give it a tug. Tell your friends what it feels like."
The tip of the cock was almost poking Sara's belly, but she held her ground. She'd actually touched boy's cocks when dating, but never a monster like this! Her hand seemed to move of its own volition, and took hold of the dark rod of flesh. Its shaft was almost ebony in color, and the swollen glans at its tip was a deep brown. Her second hand joined its partner, resulting in a grip similar to what Sara used on her tennis racket. But this shaft had more girth, and was warm and smooth.