At work the next morning, two of her colleagues asked her about the new perfume she was wearing. It was very feminine and suited her perfectly they said. Chris remembered that she had not showered since her bath last night and that the perfume she applied this morning must be mixing with the her own fluids.
After her first appointment, she called Eve. "Sorry, I didn't call last night. I had an appointment with Alan Beal and got home sort of late."
"Oh, are you okay?" Eve knew Alan and that Chris sought his advice from time to time. A fear went through her sister that perhaps Chris was repenting of the photography idea.
"Just fine, Eve. I told Alan about the photography and he was happy for you. I think you may have a client for some of your images. Anyway, I told him about the project and that Alan and I had been your models. It was really good to talk to him," Chris explained.
"So, you're still okay with this idea, right?" Eve was still tentative.
"Absolutely, in fact I have an idea for another set. But first, why not tell me about these new clients of yours. You sounded so excited on your voice mail." Chris turned the conversation back to her sister.
"Well, they came in wanting a standard set of images, environmental portraits that told a little about who they were. As we talked, I mentioned that we could break some rules if they wanted to. I was open to all kinds of suggestions." Eve continued, "I meant it as not having formal straight-on portraits, but in each case, they asked me to tell them more. I started slowly with some safe examples. You know like a pregnant woman with no clothes on from the side showing her belly. They liked what I was saying so, I pulled out the photos we had done."
Chris was trying to contain herself. "Go on. What happened?"
"I told them I was working on a new portfolio and that I would be glad to show it to them, but it was rather risquΓ©. And do you know what? Each of them said they wanted to see it, without hesitation." Eve was bubbling.
"So? So?" Chris encouraged her sister to tell the rest of the story.
"So, I have some appointments coming up this week. One of them includes a couple. One is a recently divorced woman and the other is a body builder getting ready for a competition."
Chris congratulated her, "Eve that is just perfect. I can't wait to hear how they all turn out."
"Well, if you wanted to, you could come up and help me. Paul has to be in Springfield for a farm show. His dad wants him to look over a new tractor." Eve was hopeful.
Chris was crestfallen. She had hoped for a chance to see her nephew again. Putting on a brave face, she responded, "I would love to, Eve. I imagine the women will like it better having another woman around to help. And the guy might like it to, huh?"
"Oh, I was hoping you'd say that. I could really use the confidence that you give me. I owe you so much, Chris. This has been so liberating for me as an artist. When can you come up?" Eve sounded relieved.
"Actually, I have a several days of vacation to use yet this year. Let me cancel my appointments and be there Thursday. I can stay until the following Friday." Adding at the end, "Surely Paul will be back by then."
"Yes, honey, he is only gone for three days. He'll come back. I have some ideas I want to run by you to shoot him again. Oh, what was the idea you had for me?" Eve asked.
Chris looked at her watch and saw that she had 20 minutes before her staff meeting. She began to tell Eve about the bath and the flowers and the wine and the golden shower of pee. "Eve, it was so beautiful and sexy and freeing. I loved it. And when I looked in the mirror at myself pouring that all over me, I knew it was a winner of a photo. Imagine it in black and white with the pee in yellow."
Eve liked what she heard. "Well, you'll have to show me how you set it up when you come up."
Chris's clients the rest of the day found her to be especially relaxed and open to them. Two women who had lost the passion in their relationship were encouraged to talk about their fantasies. When one of them said she wanted to experiment more, Chris encouraged her to demonstrate instead of tell. Sheila nervously approached Jan and began to unbutton her blouse. Removing it, she unsnapped her bra and began to kiss and suck on Jan's breasts. Chris watched as Jan closed her eyes and held Sheila's head close to her. They didn't do much more than kiss, except for Sheila's insistent desire to nurse at Jan's breast.
"That looks so sweet, you two. How does it feel?" Chris asked.
Jan spoke first. "It feels sweet. It's like when we were first together."
Sheila added, "I love her tiny breasts. They are so young and perky. It makes me wish she were my little girl and I were mommy."
Chris interpreted the odd statement. "Yes, sure, Sheila. Jan's breasts are young looking and it brings out two emotions at the same time in you. First, you like the youthfulness you see and at the same time sucking on them stirs your maternal feelings. It's completely understandable. I think I have some homework for you both to do." She was happy with her creativity in reframing her client's statements.