The party was winding down. It was past midnight and Kate had marked her sixtieth birthday with a wonderful party in her plush villa, overlooking the Mediterranean in southern Spain. The forty odd guests, mainly friends and a few neighbours, had enjoyed the drinks and food. They'd also been well entertained by the music, provided by two local guys, Brad and Rick, thirty-somethings who not only sang as a duo called Harmony, singing songs from all eras, but also background and dance music to the party.
Although she was alone in that she had no partner, after her cheating husband Ben, absconded with his PA, she was very content. That ended well, she thought, as she said goodbye to various guests now leaving. Ben spent six months with his new partner, then dropped dead before he could get divorced or change his will. Kate had inherited a good income and this wonderful villa, with a pool and jacuzzi. Karma, Kate called it.
That was over a year ago. At first, she was heartbroken. She and Ben met as teenagers and he was all she'd ever known. When she discovered his affair with his PA, they'd been together over forty years. Kate then looked at herself and realised she'd become a boring middle-aged housewife, so plain you wouldn't even notice her. It wasn't until after he died that she decided to live again. She'd had a few dates with a few local bachelors' and widowers, but she tired of them quickly as they never seemed to offer much.
The night was hot as it always was here in Spain at the end of August, for her birthday. The final guests had gone and Brad and Rick were packing away their gear as she walked back onto the large terrace where just half an hour earlier the whole crowd was singing 'happy birthday' to her. She'd not had a great deal to drink as she always wanted to ensure everyone else had a good time. But she needed one now.
'Drink boys?' she called out to them. 'One for the road. I'll sort out your money.'
'Oh yes please Kate.' replied Brad. 'That would be nice now we can relax. Beer for me.'
'Me too.' called Rick.
She went across to the bar at the end of the terrace and poured herself a large gin and tonic. Then pulled two beers from the fridge for the boys. She took a sip and looked out across the lawn to the large oval shaped pool and jacuzzi. On the lawn were two double four-poster sunbeds with drapes for privacy. That had been Ben's choice. She'd used them plenty since his departure and the privacy drapes came in handy. Over the last few months, she'd been preparing for this party, a sort of relaunch of her life. She decided that if she had about twenty-five years left; she was going to enjoy it. This week she'd had a spa day and had every treatment she could get. She had her dark, shoulder-length hair restyled, had a manicure and pedicure and she felt great.
She carried the drinks over to a table on the terrace which was nearest the sea. There was a full moon shimmering on the ocean which she stared at for several reflective minutes until the guys arrived.
'That's it.' said Brad. 'All packed away. How do you think it went?'
'It was fabulous boys. You were wonderful. Thank you.'
'It was a pleasure.' said Rick. 'They were an appreciative bunch.'
The boys had entertained the audience doing their own 'Rat Pack' show. Kate loved to see them in their smart tuxedos. They'd now removed their black ties and jackets and swigged their beer in the warm evening. The sound of cicadas giving the night air that 'paradise' feel, which is where Kate thought she was.
The birthday girl was wearing a long, gold silk evening dress. The skirt was split to the thigh, and was tight across her generous hips which accentuated her firm bottom and was completed by a plunging neckline which showcased her ample breasts. She was braless as some of the men noted. She felt a million dollars and many of the men at the party were eyeing her up. She had lots of dances and one or two of them had tried to go further by asking her to dinner. Tonight, she'd declined them all. She would date again when she was ready.
She noticed Brad looking her up and down, particularly enjoying her bust as her nipples grew hard in the warm night air and under the gaze of the two boys.
'Like the dress Brad?' she asked suddenly.
He was taken aback by the suddenness of the question and it caught him off guard.
'Oh yes.' he said. 'You look wonderful. It really suits you.'
'Not bad for a fat old bird eh?' she giggled.
'Gorgeous.' said Rick. 'I noticed plenty of the guys giving you the eye tonight.'
'I'm not ready to start again yet.' she said candidly. 'I was married to Ben for too long. It will take me time to trust again.'
'Well, when you do there will be plenty of suitors.' added Rick.
Kate began counting out the cash to pay the boys. She counted out five fifty-euro notes and passed them to Brad.
'That's too much.' he said. 'We agreed on two hundred.' Even that was more than they would usually make singing in the bars and clubs of the resorts around.
'Call it a bonus.' she said. 'You were fabulous tonight. We all had a great time.'
'Thank you, Kate. That's very generous.' they both agreed.
A few minutes passed while they finished their drinks.
'Well, as soon as you lads have gone home, I'm gonna have a little dip in the pool before I retire.'
The two boys looked at each other.
'Are you sure that's wise?' said Brad. 'It's not a good idea to swim alone late at night, particularly after alcohol.'
'Oh, you boys.' she chided. 'You're not my dad.'
'No really, you shouldn't take the risk.' added Rick. Then after a moment added. 'We could stay around for half an hour to watch you, if you like.'
Kate laughed at that. 'I was going skinny dipping, you naughty boys!' she said before quickly adding, 'but you can stay and watch if you like!'
'Oh.' said Brad, looking again at his partner. 'Well...'
Rick shrugged.
'Look, it's OK. I don't mind. In fact, I'd feel safer if you were here.' Kate suddenly felt excited that she would appear naked for these cute guys.
Rick and Brad exchanged looks that said, 'this might be worth a look.'
'OK. If you're sure. We'd be happy to.' said Rick.
