Muse for the artist

– He’s a scoundrel and a freak. All, forget about him. Let’s go to the console to cut. As in childhood. Did you play console as a child?

– Yes of course. Let’s go. Otherwise, Michael will come and I won’t see you for a week. Are you coming next weekend?

– I’ll try. I will not promise. My name is called on a visit… But I will try. Here is cooler than any expensive hotel and you are nearby

– Thank you, friend, you are the best. Take care of yourself and call. Or write. There seems to be a problem with the connection. Misha said yesterday.

– You, too, call and write.

Then we went and cut into the console, like two youngsters. Mikhail caught us in this fun activity. He joined us for a short while, and then looked at his watch and said that it was time for the guard Igor to go to town. But before that, we’ll all have lunch. After a delicious lunch, we said goodbye to Rita and she got into the car.

– Do you like it here? – Michael asked. Nervously pursing his lower lip.

– Yes very.

– I am glad. Can we get started now?

– Sure.

– Then please turn off the phone and put it here. I’ll put mine too.

– Good. Come with me.

We went to another room. All the walls were in different colors. In the middle was a comfortable chair and easel, and opposite was a small retro leather sofa. The wall behind the sofa was sky-colored. Mikhail offered to sit comfortably on the sofa. Then he closed the door from the inside.

– Why is it?

«The cleaning lady is coming soon. And now there is no need to clean up.

– Got it. – I tried to calm down. Mikhail, meanwhile, took off his jacket, shirt and remained in only jeans. I blushed a lot.

– I’m sorry, I’m embarrassing you. It’s so easy to work with. It’s not for five minutes.

– All right that’s okay. (The main thing is that he doesn’t offer me to undress, I thought to myself)

He sat down and began to paint. I just sat and looked directly at him as he said. His face was covered in paint. His muscles were moderately pumped up and looked unrealistically sexy in the semi-darkness of the room… Misha asked me to sit and just look out the window.

This was the second floor. Outside the window, only a green forest was visible. The window was ajar and a pleasant forest scent enveloped me. Enveloped and soothed.

Misha said that he would paint for exactly two hours. And all this hour I will have to look only out the window. I did just that. But I was thinking about Max. About the entire period of our relationship.

– Now you are as thoughtful as in our first meeting. The same brooding and sad. Are you thinking about your ex-boyfriend?

– No, not at all. Rather, just about life. Let’s not talk about what Rita said.

– Sure. We’re just working now. But I don’t want you to be sad.

– Agreed, I will not.

– And don’t be so shy. You look great!

– Well, yes, in a T-shirt and jeans..

– It doesn’t matter what you are wearing. You look natural.

At that moment, I caught myself thinking that in the morning I had completely forgotten about makeup. And I was terribly shy about my appearance. there was nothing special about me. blue eyes, light brown hair, medium height, thin arms, thin legs. The chest was really normal. I always wore the second size, but when I lost weight after breaking up with Max, my breasts, against the background of the belly stuck to the spine, now seemed just huge.

Me kaz It seemed that in the twilight of the room my crimson face was not so crimson, but it was self-deception. He really never said anything vulgar, didn’t touch me. I just drew. He looked into my face like no other, penetrating the depths of my DNA. Then he just got up, opened the door and said that the first day was the hardest and the work was over for today. He offered to relieve stress and swim in the pool. I agreed. We did a couple of swims and then went to have tea. After that we watched different films, mostly comedies. And they laughed a lot. Mikhail often looked at me, lightly licking his lips, which caused me to be overwhelmed with great excitement. But outwardly his behavior was perfect. he didn’t talk about Max or Rita anymore. Only once asked if I was too upset about her departure so early. But I really wasn’t upset. Rather, some tiny part of me was happy about my friend’s departure. And for this I was ashamed in front of her and in front of me too. In the evening we drank tea on the upper terrace and it was really cool. The evening forest air bewitched with its scent. Many different birds were heard and Misha and I tried to guess what they were singing about. We tried to portray them. And then they laughed for a long time. And when the sun was setting and the sky was covered with a crimson sunset, the view from the terrace was simply indescribable. Like this whole moment. I was happy that Rita was not around. We just sat and enjoyed the silence of this beautiful sunset. Usually in films, kissing begins at such moments. But Mikhail saw or felt that I was not yet ready for a new relationship, and after sunset he simply offered to accompany me to my room, wishing me pleasant dreams. So my first day of vacation passed.

Part 3

– Knock-knock, can I come to you?

– Yes, come in.

– Good morning, Yana, how did you sleep? – Misha entered the room with a tray in his hands. On it were two cups of aromatic coffee and rolls.

– Good morning to you too. You shouldn’t have been so worried. I can eat in the kitchen too.

– You are my guest. And the guests must be received properly.

– Many thanks. It’s just so unexpected.

– Get used to it. while you are here, you will be treated with due hospitality.

– Thank you so much, Mikhail.

– It’s my pleasure. Actually, I am extremely surprised that such a beautiful girl has not been brought breakfast in bed before. I thought this should be the norm for you.

– You wrong. I am an ordinary girl and they don’t bring me breakfast in bed. I cook them myself.

– Very sorry. Every princess must have its own prince.

– My prince just recently found himself another princess. And let’s not talk about it anymore.

– Sorry, I didn’t mean to offend you.

«You couldn’t do it, another person has already done it.

– I’m sorry.

– Not worth it. This prince did not bring me breakfast in bed, and in general he was not much like a prince. It’s just that it was a rather long relationship for me, which led me to the fact that I ended up here.

– Then I’ll be your prince for a while, if you don’t mind.

– Let’s do without nice words. We’re just collaborating. If you want, we can become friends, but don’t expect more.

– Good. But in this case, I will consider you a friend, and friends in my house should feel free and uninhibited. And even more often to have fun and smile. What would you like to do today?

– I do not know. It’s raining outside. I thought you were going to paint.

– Maybe, but later. I don’t like painting in the rain. This is not my working mood.

– Clear.

– Do you want to play the console?

– In the console?

– Yes, Jan. Agree. It will be fun!

– No doubt.

– Then let’s go.

We went into a room with a huge TV, a set-top box and a soft sofa and spent half a day playing games, burning with laughter, because playing with Misha turned out to be very fun. After that we went to have lunch in the living room.

– Are you cooking yourself?

– Basically, yes. I love this business. But sometimes I hire special people or order food. in general I love to cook.

«You are the dream of any modern girl, Misha,» I said, gobbling up a pork steak with a delicious sauce. – why are not you married?

– I… I am an artist, Yana. I have a hard temperament. In addition, for a long time I have not met a girl who would catch my heart, like you, Yana. Well, don’t think that I didn’t have a relationship before you. I just think it will be easier for both of us now to continue living without remembering the past. And you attract me.

– Misha, don’t.

– But why? I like you. At least as a friend. And you, apparently, do not really need my money.

«I don’t need them at all. I have a good job, I can support myself. Do you want to know the real reason why I ended up here?

– Only if you say it yourself. I will not insist.

– Just promise that you won’t feel sorry for me or laugh.

– I give you my word.

– Well.

– In general, I need a timeout.

– In terms of?

– Well, after my, let’s say, half-prince leaves, I cannot be alone in the apartment. There are simply too many memories.

– I understand you perfectly and you did the right thing. A change of scenery will greatly help you to rest and recuperate. To be honest, I understand you much more than you can imagine.

Misha’s look suddenly became extremely sad. I realized that our destinies are somehow similar. And this is probably why they are related. I wanted to cheer this man up as he cheers me up.

– So I thought so too. And my friend insisted very much, otherwise she threatened to hand me over to a psychiatric hospital if I stay in the apartment and refuse your offer.

«But your friend needs money. I knew it right away.

– But how?

– Very easy. Yana, I drew more than one girl and many were eager to stay with me for the sake of money, to undress for the sake of money and even more for the sake of money. Someone spoke openly, someone hid it, but not you. I see honesty in your eyes and this is the most important thing why the amount that I offered you is ten times the amount that I offered to the last girl. Because paintings are sold at a much higher price. but few people know about it.

– Do not judge strictly. Many people need money simply because they need it and that’s it. My friend is also not in the best position right now. But she has no one to help.

– If you want, I will lend her money in installments at the right time, but only at your request. Tell me, how much does she need?

– Fifty thousand.

– Dollars?

– What are you, Misha? Rubles, of course!

– But this is a trifle!

– Only for those who have such a sum, but she does not have enough to study. And if she does not find this amount in a month, then the long four and a half years of study will go to smark. A year of study costs more than a hundred thousand, but she only raised seventy. She got loans, but she has nowhere else to get money.

– Do you know your girlfriend’s bank card number?

– Misha, don’t, what are you?

«I don’t give money to you or her either.» Consider it avan catfish.

– I don’t need an advance, Misha. If you want to become my friend, I will not take money from you.

– Call your friend and invite her here on the day off. We will discuss the terms of the deal with her. I will offer her money for her studies in installments for five years without any interest.

– Are you serious?

– Yes. Your friends are my friends. Since you cannot help her, I can.

– Thank you so much! I don’t even know how to thank you.

– The rain is over. Maybe we can take a walk? The air is so fresh now.

– Of course, I would love to.

We walked for three hours, no less. The air was really magical and we talked a lot about my life and a little about Mishina.

– Are you hungry?

– Yes there is a bit.

– What would you like to eat?

– I do not care.

– Would you mind sandwiches with caviar? It’s just that my housekeeper went to her grandchildren for a couple of days.

– Of course not. I can cook something myself.

«Thanks for the offer, but that’s not why you’re here. I’d rather order food than have the guests cook.

«I don’t mind the sandwiches at all.

«Okay, then we’ll have a bite to eat and do a little work, if you don’t mind.

– I don’t mind. do you mind if I help you with sandwiches?

– I can’t refuse my guest.

We had a snack, drank tea and went to the room to work on the painting.

– You’re smiling today. you will come out very nicely.

– Good.

– I will finish one painting today. Last time I missed your smile and did not complete the image.

An hour or more later, Mikhail announced that he had finished the first test painting. And if I like his style, then we will draw a few more.

– I have not seen myself like that even in the photo! It’s very beautiful, thank you, Misha.

– You are welcome. One of the paintings will belong to you. And then you will choose which one. I’ll sell the rest.

– But you said that the picture will be for me, and not for sale?

– Together we will attend the exhibition of your paintings.

– But how?

– You’ll find out soon.

– And if I don’t want to sell them?

– I doubt it. Such beauty should not be hiding in one room. It needs to be published!

– I’ll think about it, thanks.

«If you don’t want, I’ll give you everything except one.» You will give me this picture, okay?

– Okay, I’ll give this one, I promise.

– That’s agreed. Believe me, not one picture will leave the walls of this house without your written official permission! Are you calm now?

– Yes.

– Well. Too late. We should have a little dinner and rest.

– Good. I guess I’ll just have some tea.

«But I’ll add a little low-calorie dessert to your tea, if you don’t mind. And… we can watch a movie.

«Not a bad idea, in my opinion. Although I understood that Mikhail was looking for an excuse to be closer to me, this did not give me much discomfort. Rather the opposite. It was easy and calm with him. As if we knew each other for a long time. Mikhail tactfully kept his distance. Perhaps he himself was afraid or simply did not want a new relationship. And his light flirtation is just a manifestation of a man’s nature.

It got dark outside. The guards and the servants went to bed, and we went to the home theater and chose a light comedy. I even completely forgot about the fact that I promised to call Rita and my parents and report that everything is fine with me. We agreed with not that we will call each other every day for the sake of her and my peace of mind. But this evening I just sent her an SMS and promised to call in the morning. And with my parents, I just called up every evening. But I didn’t want to worry them yet. They are unlikely to approve of such a strange impulsive act. I told them that everything was as usual with me, and from Rita I took an oath promise to be silent.

…

Do you like me, Yana? – Mikhail asked in confusion as I stared thoughtfully at the end credits.

– Yes of course. Thank you, I really haven’t rested like that for a long time. I just thought about the pictures. I don’t know if I want unknown people to look at me, discuss…

Don’t worry, I just thought you might want to sell the paintings. This is a lot of money. Life is long and if you don’t need them today, then no one knows what will happen tomorrow. Unfortunately, fate sometimes drives you into a dead end. That’s what Rita did, right?

– I’ll think about it. Probably you are right. You are a great painter and your talent should not be wasted.

– As well as your beauty.

– You confuse me. Perhaps I should go to bed.

– As you say. Good night, Yana.

– And you.

I went to my room, took a shower and sent a friend an invitation to visit for the weekend.

– Call me! Well, please! – such a pleading message from a friend left me no choice and I still dialed her number.

I couldn’t postpone the conversation until the morning.

– Good evening, Rit. So, will you come?

– I would love to, but I have to work hard.

– No longer. I solved your learning problem.

– You slept with him???? – A friend of surprise screamed into the phone.

– Not.

– Did you promise to sleep?

– Not

– Then where does the money come from? Stole it?

– Not. You are crazy? You will come and find out everything.

– Then wait for me on Saturday at lunchtime. And yet, friend, inject! What have you got with him?

– Nothing. We just hit it off. You know. people sometimes have mutual understanding no.

– Well, yes, of course… Listen, how will I get there? Does the bus go there? Or should I call a taxi?

– You will be picked up by Misha’s driver, with whom you were leaving that time.

– AAA, cool! Thanks, friend! You are my gold!

– You too. I am having a great rest here. Michael doesn’t even bother. And in general, he is very tactful.

– Maybe impotent?

– What difference does it make to me, Rit. Now I don’t think about a new relationship at all. just resting here and that’s it. And further. One picture is already ready. Misha is an amazing artist!

– And how did he draw you?

– I just drew and that’s it. I sat on the couch and looked out the window.

– Is that all? so simple?

– Yes. And that suits me perfectly. Although it is not so easy to sit in the same position for two hours.

– This is clear. What were you wearing?

– In a regular T-shirt and jeans.

– Seriously? Do they paint in this?

– Yes.

– I just thought he would ask you to undress, well, like in one movie, I don’t remember the name.

– No, nothing like that. And I am very glad. You know, that’s what I was afraid of. But nothing happened.

– I’m happy for you. Forgot your freak?

– Not yet.

– Damn it!

– No need to say. Listen, I really want to sleep. Let’s call each other tomorrow. Good night to you.

– And you.

I fell asleep very pleased with myself. Especially because she was able to help her friend. I slept very well that night, much better than at home. Here I did not remember my ex-prince, but simply relaxed.

Part 4

The next morning I received a text message from my ex. «We need to meet and talk»

«No need» – I replied with a message.

– Can you explain?

– Not.

Within a minute, he called me. He hasn’t called me since the day he took his last things.

– Hello. What are you doing?

– Time eight in the morning, Maxim, I just woke up.

– Aren’t you at work?

«I’m on vacation, Max.

– You wanted to go on vacation later?

– I took it at my own expense. And anyway, what do you care where I am?

– Just. I decided to ask how you are doing. Can’t you?

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