When a friend joked that I should get myself a toy boy she had no idea that I already had.
And it is the best thing that has happened in my life since my horrible divorce five years ago.
Robin and I are the perfect pair. One could argue that it is not right for a forty year old like me to badge a guy twenty years younger, on the presumption that I could be denying him a relationship with a girl his own age.
But it was his choice and I have been good for him in more ways than one. I shall tell you why after I have introduced myself; my name is Patricia, Pat for short. I am starting a new life at forty, and Robin has a lot to do with that. In fact, he has most to do with that. I work from home which is boring really, I help design computer graphics, but the boredom is offset by the thought that I have lovely Robin to be with. He has just moved in with me you see and I can tell you, there is an awful lot of chatter going on in the street, and I know by the way they look at me, especially when I am holding hands with Robin, that I am the subject of a local scandal
I bet they are jealous really - there must be a lot of tired bored women out there because of one thing and another. But it took an awful lot of understanding and persuasion to Robin to move in with me. That and the fact that his mother didn't think that was a good idea...
That is how I was, but not anymore. Robin is my gem, my comforter, my sex bomb. He is everything.
But I had to work at it. And this is why I think we have become so compatible with each other. He is good for me; being a woman who has a high passion, and a woman who was going crazy missing a man in her bed.
But now that's history. Robin was sweet nineteen when I met him at a bowling club. I sort of got chatting to him, and that is when it suddenly occurred to me that perhaps having a toy boy in my life would not be such a bad idea. He was shy at first but I soon brought him out. We seemed to gel as the evening went on and I bought him a coffee in the canteen.
The subject got around to girlfriends and of course I was fishing. After some gentle delving I discovered that he felt he was abnormal because he had no sexual feelings whatsoever.
I was thinking what an awful shame; it certainly seemed to put the mockers on anything I had planned, if I could win him over that is.
But I was not content to let it go, and having a body like his and the looks, I wanted to get to the crux of the matter.
"Would you like a nightcap with me, Robin?"
He looked embarrassed but I said there was no need to be, that I wouldn't bite him and I would drive him home because he did not have a car, it was having a refit.
He agreed after some gentle persuasion (I am good at that) and I was looking forward to having him on my own and endeavour to solve his big problem.
On the face of it, or should I say below the belt, he had a good bundle, that was obvious so he was okay in that direction. So I reckoned it must be a mind thing that he thought he was sexless. He is not gay, he assured me of that. This was to be a challenge.
If he thought he was celibate I have a walrus for an uncle. I was determined that this lady would not be put off, and I have all the experience to bring that stagnant bud out into full bloom. I have my ways and besides it was going to be fun.
For a start and number one, I had to revive the stem of life. I bet you any money he wore tight penis trapping briefs. But number two, before that we needed to talk a lot. Rushing things, although I wanted too, would have put him off completely.
It was pleasant, it was nice, and he was so compliant and easy to talk with once he had settled. He looked so right sitting there on the sofa. I would join him in good time to try and start the ball rolling...
Sitting opposite him and sipping coffee, I tried my sexual prowess to see if there was anything going. Although forty I am slim and have a good figure and, just allowing one's skirt to slip up the thigh, was always a tease in my book,. And then the slight parting of the thighs made for more interest usually. I have always delighted in teasing members of the male sex; giving them just a little showing and watching their reaction. We women can always tell in a guy's eyes what he is thinking and it is fun teasing, Although Janice, my good friend, the one who joked about me finding a toy boy, tells me I need to be careful because I could come unstuck one day. I wish!
But as I said I have taken a judo course and reckon I could look after myself if any attempt was made to rape me. Another thing I was told when I was a very provocative teenager - that a good kick in the balls will cool their ardour
The first display over, Robin didn't seem to notice. I was still in deep conversation with him but he never seemed to focus his eyes once, to peak under my skirt.
I realized at that point about young Robin, if he was going to achieve the roll of being my toy- boy, I would need to somehow bring him out.
Talking to him about sex I began to understand him, his problem was indubitable a psychological one. He had all the right equipment in that gorgeous bundle of his, defined wonderfully in his chinos. But because of his inability to get an erection of any sort his mind set was controlling him and it was going to be hard going to draw any sexual interest.
I talked to Janice about it because she was a psychologist and she said he would need a lot of loving care, in her opinion that would be the only way to stir him.
I asked him if he ever had any feelings about girls, or come to that, boys.
He said he had the opportunity with a couple of girls, but any sexual thoughts were quickly diminished, knowing that he could not do the business (His words not mine)
"Do you masturbate then Robin?" I asked gently and watched him blush. So there was something there. I just had to find it that's all, but how?
It was getting late and he said it was time for him to go, he lived with his mother and she would be worried. I guessed he was a mummy's boy. But I didn't mind. I could think about how I could get him fired up next time, if there would be a next time?
I asked him and he said he would like that. So maybe I had radiated some interest.
I kissed him, more like pecked him on the forehead on his departure, I offered to drive him home but he insisted on getting a bus.
I was hoping he would not be embarrassed being seen with me, although maybe that would be a good thing because if he thought that, he was thinking other things.
I became besotted by him. I felt I needed his love and sex; it looked like it had to be both and not one without the other. I was capable of loving him. Sex can be so much more gratifying with love. But you can never force it to happen. I just had to take one step at a time.
But I did feel confident that I would succeed in the end, and it would be fun trying!
It started to happen a month later, he had visited several times and last time I was dressed accidentally on purpose in my sexy black bra and panties.
Answering the door I pretended to be surprised he was there and lied about I had gotten the days wrong, saying was it Tuesday already. But such was my feminine prowess I was determined to get him in the end.
He almost backed away announcing he was sorry he had caught me unawares and perhaps it would be better to take a rain check.
"Don't be silly, Robin" I said and almost dragged him into the hall.
He was as red as a ripe plum. But for the very first time I did see some interest in those beautiful green eyes of his, contrasting wonderfully with his red cropped hair.