Muse for the artist. Naty Daybs

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