Muse for the artist. Naty Daybs

about the dress that I bought myself for the last corporate party. It is quite suitable for a restaurant. Dark blue, straight to the knees, perfectly emphasizes the figure, but at the same time not defiant. she put on black pumps under it. I let my hair down and put on jewelry that I hardly wear. I slightly updated my makeup and added a semi-sweet perfume. I called a taxi and at ten to three I was at the restaurant. Mikhail was waiting for me at the entrance to the «Fantasy». Seeing me, his eyes became bright and shine appeared in them.

      – I suggest you switch to «you» Look amazing!

      – Thank. You too.

      Misha was in a light gray suit of steel shades. From behind he pulled out a bouquet of five white roses.

      – Oh, thanks, you shouldn’t have.

      – You’re wrong! Every girl deserves to receive gifts and attention. Especially beautiful girls receive special gifts.

      – You’re embarrassing me. This coffee is too special for us.

      – Why not? Let’s go to. It is time.

      We went to a restaurant. I’ve heard a lot about him, but I’ve never been here. The most expensive restaurant in Little Mountains Oh yeah. Everything was expensive here! Decorations, dishes, even the waiters’ clothes. But of course, food and drinks. Coffee here cost ten times more than in a regular cafe. Of course, I took a certain amount with me, but after looking at the menu, I realized that I would stretch the pleasure while drinking coffee. I didn’t want to sound like a girl to buy. Therefore, I myself wanted to pay for myself everywhere and always. My friend Rita would most likely jump with happiness higher than the three-meter ceilings of this restaurant. But I almost didn’t care. Yes, it was beautiful and very pleasant to be here. In addition, a light melody without words played here, and all this atmosphere evoked calmness and a certain serenity.

      Yet it only slightly distracted me from the nightmare I saw in the jewelry department this morning. And I haven’t bought Rita’s present yet. But nothing. Buy in the late afternoon. I’ll pay for the coffee myself. There was still a week before the paycheck, and life without Max was not so easy financially. Thoughts flashed through my head. And I sat perplexedly, staring at one point.

      – What do you want to order, besides coffee, Yana? Sorry, are you worried about something? Yana?

      – AND? Oh, I’m sorry, I thought for a minute. What did you ask?

      – What would you like to order? Well, apart from coffee.

      – Thanks, nothing. I had lunch recently.

      – If you want, we can drink something. And then you are so tense, as if you came for interrogation.

      – No, thanks, I just have coffee. I just remembered that I forgot to buy a present for my best friend. In the morning I just went to the store for a gift, and there.. but oh well. No matter. I’ll buy it later. We still meet in the evening.

      – It happens. Nothing wrong. But I won’t let you leave here hungry. Come on, can I give you a light biscuit dessert with apricots?

      We will not leave here until you accept my offer to dine. Again, the cuisine here is excellent.

      – Good. But only one dessert. I’m not really hungry.

      – Do you want me to draw you, Yana? Honestly?

      – I don’t know. But what kind of picture are you painting? What is your creative style?

      – I like to paint Portraits, emotions. I love expressive eyes. You have an amazing look. So mysterious. But I also like to draw nature. I’ve been to different cities and beautiful places. But when I came back and met you, I immediately knew what my next picture would be.

      – Are you just painting a portrait? I just heard about this style where girls should be, to put it mildly, not quite dressed. – I felt myself start to blush.

      – Don’t worry, nothing like that will happen.

      «Then perhaps I will agree.

      If you agree, Yana, let’s sign the contract.

      – Agreement?

      – Well yes. In the modern world, all people must legally fix everything. These are just details.

      – Can you show me the contract?

      Mikhail put a black folder on the table in front of me.

      – Read it, take your time. If everything suits you, sign it with your last name, first name and patronymic.

      I began to read out loud.

      – I… I agree that I want to belong to art entirely. At the time the artist… Mikhail… works on the creation of paintings, she agrees to voluntarily stay on the territory of his property twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

      – What is it? I can’t do that. I can’t quit my job, move to you… And anyway…! I see you only for the second time in my life!

      – Take it easy. And please don’t make any noise. I do not oblige you and I do not force you to anything. Yana, be so kind as to read it to the end.

      The contract stated that I was to stay with him for twenty-five days. That he pays for all my necessary needs in full, as well as I receive a gift of one hundred thousand Euros.

      – Michael? What is all this for? Just for my eyes? Well, no really! It too. I don’t believe in such tales. I won’t sign, sorry.

      – You can provide a future for yourself and your children, Yana. think about it. Take a vacation when you can and just live in my house for twenty-five days. It is very close outside the city.

      The waitress brought us coffee and dessert.

      – Eat, Yana. We’re just having lunch. I know that all this is a little strange for you, but believe me that I am not a maniac, I will not offend you, I will not even touch a finger. It’s just… I had a difficult period too. I can see in your eyes that something unpleasant is happening in your life now. I just want to help you get distracted and understand that life does not consist only of troubles and you need to find pleasant moments in it. For example, pleasant communication in a good restaurant. Or a walk in the morning forest outside the city.

      It seemed to me that this man had read everything that is in my soul. Everything I feel and what I want. But I was really scared. Now I expected deception everywhere and everywhere and could not trust a stranger.

      – And if I need to leave for a couple of days? I asked more gently.

      – Not a problem. We will resolve this issue. Just inspiration is such a thing. can come at any time of the day or night. You will just live in my room. You will not be bored with me and I will not kill you. Read, it says, all pictures are painted with the consent of the representative and the representative is guaranteed complete safety from violent actions and harm to health. You will keep one sample of the contract. In which case, you have the right to demand compensation of five hundred thousand euros and even more. Trust me, I can pay you one lump sum.

      Yana, just one month! You are welcome! I made this contract exclusively for you. You are a very serious business girl.

      – I’ll think about it. Three days. Or better a week. Then I’ll let you know. And now I’ll finish my dinner, pay the price and go buy a present for my friend.

      – What did you come up with? The man must always pay. Yana, remember this once and for all. I invited you to a restaurant. And I won’t let you pay.

      – I don’t want to show myself..

      – I understand. You are an adult and self-sufficient. But I’ll pay it myself. Believe me, it’s not difficult for me. Come on, if you want, just talk. I hope that you will get to know me