Birthday Gift,
I have been renting a farm in the Bourgogne for several years and being an artist, I prefer to stay there as much as possible, even on my birthday like today.
This birthday would be the most beautiful ever. Why?
On this balmy summer day, just before ten o'clock, my little dog Penny, starts to bark and I see a light blue Deux Chevaux driving up the yard.
I am not expecting anyone, only the postman and a few neighbours knowing about this place.
A coloured lady steps out of the car, smiling from ear to ear. She is voluptuous and dressed in a black miniskirt with high heels.
Walking towards me, she holds out her hand, saying, 'Congratulations on your birthday, Mr. Griffin. I am Ms Hensbe from Cape Town, nice to meet you.'
I'm stunned and even more so when she offers me a chilled bottle of champagne which appears from behind her back.
As I am speechless, she asks: 'Do you have two glasses?'
'Eh sure, please come in.'
I put two stemmed glasses on the kitchen table while she attempts to open the bottle.
I ask if she would rather have coffee because I had just freshly made it.
'It is up to you sir, it is your day. I am only part of the birthday present. We can drink the champagne tonight as well.'
'Tonight? Will you be here tonight? Please explain, but first of all, how do you know it is my anniversary?'
'Well, your painter's club in Holland organised this, congratulations from them to you as well.'
'Ah, what a surprise! You are part of the gift to come and offer me a bottle of wine?'
'Well, more than the bottle, I am a model and your friends hired me. It is all organised by an international agency.'
'Well in that case, how long will you stay?'
'Well, that depends on you. To be honest, this is also my vacation, so don't worry about the time and yes, coffee is fine too, lets save the champagne for later.'
She takes off her coat which I forgot to ask. A large bosom emerges and although it catches my attention, I pretend not to see it.
While I'm pouring the coffee, she asks if I use more models for my paintings.
'No, you are the very first. It is too remote here and honestly, I cannot afford it. Is modelling your profession?'
'Well actually, I am a nurse, but this is a beautiful way to see the world.' As she smiles, a nice row of teeth appears and behind her glasses, big brown eyes twinkle mischievously.
'So you don't have a permanent residence?'
'Indeed, but I also work for a home care organisation, which is home sitting and pet caring worldwide. My next sit for example is in Cannes in a few weeks. Since every city has a painting club, my Rubenesque figure is in demand'. She giggles while she stabs the inside of her cheek with her tongue which I understand as very erotic. 'Do you like my figure?'
'I love it and feel delighted having the privilege to admire you as my personal model for a few days,' I wink.
'Your wish is my pleasure'. That big smile and those mischievous eyes grip me again, this is going to be my best birthday ever...
While she takes the last sip of her coffee, she stands up and asks, 'Can I see your paintings, please?
'Of course, go ahead!'
We walk out of the kitchen to the front part of the farm. My artworks stand or hang everywhere. She examines them closely and I examine her. She is completely my favourite taste, mature and with all the feminine contours. Art has her interest, I notice, but she is mine.
'How do I fit into your paintings as a model?'
'That's a good question, I didn't expect a living model, let me think about it.'
'Take your time, sir'.
'Okay, let me show you your room upstairs.'
'Shall I get my suitcase from my car?'
I nod, help her with a red suitcase up the creaking stairs and show her the guest bedroom. 'Sorry, the bathroom is also adjacent to my bedroom. Do you mind?'
'Looks perfect, Mr Griffin.' She is very easy going I think.
'By the way, Thom is my name.'
'Okay, Thom.'
As I descend the stairs, I hear that she starts to sing, which sounds melodious. When she comes down, the lady appears as a teenager, dressed in a white T-shirt and shorts. Her breasts look even bigger in that T-shirt with the text 'State of Art. I feel my hormones rising, being very impressed but hesitate to show it. 'More coffee?'
'Yes please!' She takes the pot and pours it into her cup and as she puts a piece of cake between her pouted lips, saying, 'Hm...did you buy it yourself?'