Jennifer's husband Doug passed away three years ago, leaving her financially secure for the rest of her life. He was a successful plastic surgeon, and his death at forty-one, shocked everyone who knew him. His wife Jennifer kept the business open, hiring another talented surgeon to take his place. The money kept rolling in, and Jennifer sold their mansion in Brentwood for a smaller home in Malibu. The couple never had children of their own, dedicating their lives instead, to running the business together.
Jen managed the front office, and kept the books. After Doug had passed she decided to retire and turn over the day to day operation to his sister. Jen enjoyed her time at the new beach house, occasionally attending fundraisers, and cocktail parties with the other wealthy locals.
Last summer, her sister in law, Paula called to ask if their young daughter Candice, could spend the summer with her, so she and her husband could travel throughout Europe.
She figured that Jennifer could keep an eye on her a lot better than just letting her stay at any one of her many friend's houses.
Candice, was twenty years old and begged to visit her Aunt in Malibu, and spend the summer on what is probably the country's most expensive strip of beach front property.
Jennifer hadn't seen Candice for a couple years, since she was living in a dorm in college, and thought it might be the perfect chance for them to get re-acquainted.
Candy (as she was known to the family) was always Jennifer's favorite niece, the younger of two, who loved to go clothes shopping whenever she came to visit. The last time Jennifer saw her, she had braces on her formally crooked teeth, and was just growing out of the 'baby fat' stage.
The two seemed more like best friends than relatives. They cherished their "girl's day" when they would shop all day, go out to lunch, and finish up by getting their nails done together. There was no age difference when they were together. Candy always acted older than her age, and Jennifer felt younger just by hanging out with her niece. Candy would always tell her what clothes were "cool" and what wasn't. She always changed the radio station as soon as she hopped into Jennifer's car, and sang along with tunes that Jennifer had never heard of.
Paula called a week later, to say that they were on their way over and bringing a new wine she wanted her to try. Jennifer took out three glasses figuring that they would probably have some before she headed back home. A few minutes later she heard a car pull up on the gravel out front. Opening the front door, she couldn't believe her eyes.
Closing the passenger door behind her, was a tall thin blond in short Daisy Duke denim shorts and sandals. It was a whole new Candice that Jennifer barely recognized!
"Hi Aunt Jennifer!" She squealed, holding out both arms. Jennifer stood transfixed at the young super model coming her way, and gave her a big hug.
"Holy crap Candy! You look so um...grown up!"
"Haha! I guess college does that to ya huh?" Candy answered.
"I'm gonna have to go back to college then if THAT'S true! Right Paula?"
"Tell me about it. I barely knew who she was when we went down to pick her up. Weird huh?"
"Well...yeah...weird and...wonderful!" You look amazing Candy!" She couldn't help but stare at her, from head to toe.
"Awww thanks Aunt Jennifer. It must be the sun at USC and trying to keep up with all those beautiful blond southern California girls."
"Well, I'm glad you're here. Both of you. Let me give you a quick tour of the new place, then you can get your things and hang out for a while. We have a lot of catching up to do."
After the tour, the adults, headed back downstairs to find that Candice had already opened the wine and poured three glasses.
"To the new house! It's beautiful Aunt Jennifer! I'm so happy for you."
"Me too sis, but I have to pass on the wine. The tourists are already clogging up the PCH (Pacific Coast Highway) and I have a long drive back to the valley."
"Oh, one little sip Mom! A toast to the new house!"
"OK, One. To the new house, but then I'm outta here!"
Glasses clinked together. "To Malibu!" Paula said her goodbyes, told her daughter to be good, and turned her car around.
"Well, that's an extra glass for us Aunt Jennifer."
"Call me Jen, Candy. I think you're grown up enough to do that."
"Ok Jen, let's take that bottle out here on the deck! I can't believe this view."
"Yeah it's pretty amazing. I'm very lucky to be able to afford to live like this. I have your uncle Doug to thank for that."
"Well, you worked pretty hard too Jen, don't sell yourself short. You deserve this."
"Thanks sweetie. I suppose you're right. It's just nice that I'm young enough to enjoy it too."
"And still hot! Hey, I too was surprised when you opened your front door. I thought holy shit! She still looks amazing! She must have a personal trainer!"
"I did but he was more interested in taking his students to bed than anything else. And I'm sure he was very good at it."
"Well, if I may say, you have the flattest stomach I've ever seen on...you know..."
"A woman my age? Its OK, I'm proud of my figure. Its not easy at this age, but having that beach below us to jog on every day, sure makes it easier to work out. Maybe you'd like to join me tomorrow morning?"
"For sure!" Candy closed her eyes to take in the afternoon sun and stretched out her long thin legs on the chaise.
Jennifer looked her over discreetly, sipping her wine, and thinking: "Oh, to be that age again. Perfect legs, perfect firm young breasts, flawless skin...just plain perfect." She rested her head back and remembered her college days and her adventures with college boys...and girls. They say that college is a time to experiment, and she certainly did her share. It was all part of growing up, and she wondered how much growing up her gorgeous little niece had done. Picturing her naked with another woman made her snap herself out of it.