My life-altering ordeal began early this spring when I paid a visit to my local nursery. I drove there in my Volvo but wound up buying more than my car could accommodate. The Japanese maple and two other small trees would have to be delivered and the cashier informed me that that was a service free of charge. She called for an assistant to help me out and I waited for two or three minutes. A young woman in overalls pushing a cart soon arrived and loaded the items. The girl was surprisingly strong for her petite frame. I watched in amazement as she hefted the plants onto the cart with ease. Then I caught a glimpse of her bare breast from behind as she bent over to grab the second plant. Her shirt was short and lifted as she labored. I quickly looked away but couldn’t help but glance again as she reached for the last plant. I was astonished to see heavy rings sway from each nipple as she pivoted in place and finished with a grunt.
“Can I get your address or should I just follow you?” she asked.
I stood momentarily speechless. Her hazel eyes had heavy eyeliner that added a mesmerizing gaze.
“Yea, you can follow me if you’d like,” I replied.
I noticed her glance at my left hand in an obvious manner and smile as she located my wedding ring. I grew more than self-conscious when she continued to look in my eyes until I decided to turn and head to my car. It was a strange moment, for sure.
I had been married nearly four years to a husband that never looked at me that way. I was feeling like I should limit anymore discussion than necessary with this young woman. I got in my car and pulled up next to the nursery van as she loaded the plants.
She followed me closely and backed the van up our driveway and behind our house. She got out and looked around.
“Nice pile of bricks you have here,” she announced.
“Thank you,” I said.
“I can’t afford to buy a house right now but I’m saving.”
I smiled and looked towards her van.
“It helps to have a workaholic husband. He spends the week in California setting up the regional office and returns home for the weekends. Some trade-off, don’t you think?” I said.
“Wow, it must get lonely for you.”
“It’s nice, actually. I get a lot done in that time,” I replied.
We both stood there in agreement.
“I’m Stina, by the way,” she said as she extended her hand.
“I’m Julie.”
After we shook hands she opened the van and began unloading the trees.
I stood there with my arms crossed as she went to work.
“Is there anything I can do?” I asked.
“No. I got it. It’s easier with only one person lifting.”
“You’re pretty strong! Do you do this day in and day out?” I asked.
“No. This is only part-time. I’m a sculpture and a photographer. I also cut hair. I’m kind of a renaissance gal.”
“Wow, that’s cool!” I said.
Stina emptied the van and I directed her toward the destination. I felt the need to continue with the small talk.
“Do you ever display your work?” I asked.
“Sure. Most of it’s in storage right now. I’m looking for a studio where I can live and work. They are kind of scarce right now.”
For some reason I mentioned the space above our detached garage. It is more of a carriage house with running water but by no means a place I would want to live.
“Are you serious?” asked Stina. “That would be perfect if the price is right!”
I began to dismiss it as a possibility right away but she persisted.
“I have no idea. We’ve never rented out that space. You might feel differently if you saw the inside,” I responded.
Stina walked to the stairway and got a good look at the surroundings.
“I’ll take it. I’ll make it livable. This is what I’ve been looking for!”
“Hold on. I’ll go inside and get the key.”
I was caught up in her enthusiasm as I found myself jogging toward the house. ‘What in the world was I doing?’ I thought.
I returned with the key only to find her at the top of the stairs peering inside. As I ascended the stairs I saw the bottom half of her boob beneath her shirt again. She had perfect little boobs that required no bra, unlike mine that had to be controlled at all times. My nipples have a mind of their own as well and leaving the house without a bra is unimaginable.
I opened the door and we walked around. The dust or the disarray was not enough to dissuade her.
“Cool! This is perfect,” she repeated.
“What’s it worth to you? Name a price,” I said.
“What? Any price? How about three hundred?” she said with a smile.
“Sure,” I replied.
“Really? That’s too low. I was only kidding,” she countered.
“No, no,” I said. “I would feel better if someone lived near for security reasons. That is a drawback to not having Carl around; I feel a little unsafe.”
We opened curtains and turned on the faucet. Stina twisted a dead light bulb from the socket and noticed me once again looking at her breasts. She smiled but declined to comment on my lack of manners. I could see the rings through the fabric as her nipples began to harden.
“Do you like them?” she asked.
I turned to see what she was asking about.
“Like what?” I asked.
“Do you like my nipple rings?”
My face became hot as I tried to dismiss her question.
“I…I…What are you talking about?” I stammered.
I couldn’t even pretend. I was caught and she had the nerve to call me on it.
“You’ve been staring at my breasts since I’ve been here! You’ve never seen nipple rings?”