My younger self, 19 year-old Anne-Marie, seems too naive to be true, but she was just as innocent as the video records, the cherished and spoiled youngest child in a not very world-wise male-dominated family. She was brought up to be obedient and well-mannered, an ideal wife for the traditional sort of man her brother, Dick, was raised to be. I now see quite clearly how little her parents actually knew of the world, but they said they knew best and who was she to question their judgements, or her brother's for that matter? They obviously loved her and her mother was already setting a submissive example for her to follow. A more experienced boyfriend might have helped strengthen her teen age rebellion, but Tom did little more than awaken and fail to satisfy physical urges in her. The result was that when Pugh met Anne-Marie, he hit the Bull's-eye. I doubt even he can have imagined quite how things would turn out. It still surprises me when I watch it now, and I was the star!
Anne-Marie turned up a week later at Pugh's studio. The camera captures her mid-calf length denim button-down skirt. From just above the knee, the buttons are undone. The skirt clings tightly to her bum and thighs, giving flashes of her legs where the unbuttoned lower section part as she steps in. She is carrying her old school uniform in a bag. Nothing if not conscientious, she had pulled it out of a drawer and ironed it before she set out.
She readily accepts the presence of a running video camera in his hand and cheerfully walks on set (this time on the big white circular settee) and runs through the 'fashion check' on her outfit, which was entirely new and had cost the best part of last week's payment. Anne-Marie barely hesitates before showing him her new pink (again) bra and panties, though she modestly covers up as soon as he gives permission.
He also had me take out and describe the school uniform, but that section must have been edited out. I remember being relieved that he only asked me to talk about it and did not seem very interested. School was behind me!
Pugh's manner throughout the first part of the video is professional, almost cool. He asks questions and directs her how to move with friendly authority, commenting on how good the shots are, rather than how hot she looks. His voice comes from behind the camera, telling her how she has the ideal skin tone and colour for her outfit as the camera hones in on her breasts. I have to admit it always turns me on, the contrast between the professional way Pugh sounds and the crudely sexy way he films Anne-Marie. He must have loved how she took his directions.
He makes a feeble joke about forgetting to pay her before handing her some bills after showing the camera that they add up to £50. Anne-Marie laughs as she puts the money in her bag and excitedly tells Pugh that she might take her brother out for a meal with it. "He's just moping around home, because he never has enough money between jobs." She looks relieved that the whole thing has proven so straightforward.
I am sure Pugh had some other plans to take things forward, but, nothing if spontaneous, he seizes on her last statement and starts to turn Anne-Marie's debut into a twisted classic. He appears to hesitate for a moment and then asks, "Was your brother there when you were growing up?"
"I'll say! He always watched out for me. He dropped me off and picked me up from school more often than Dad did. All my girlfriends fancied him and, if I'm honest, he scared away boys. He was soooooo protective!" She laughs, half-annoyed, but with obvious fondness.
Pugh pauses again, "Well, say, do you think he would be willing to be interviewed too? My clients would pay a lot more for two points of view. In fact they are very interested in family relationships and how they change as girls grow up. You said your brother was at home. If you can get him to come in, I could pay you each £100. A joint brother-sister interview is far more valuable to my clients."
The mixed look of doubt and eagerness on Anne-Marie's face is meltingly sexy. "£100? Today? Now? What about the school stuff?" She gestures towards her bag where her neatly folded uniform can be seen peeking out.
"I imagine he has things to say about that. Your brother's perspective will make the whole set of interviews more valuable. Can you give him a call? If he can make it, you'll have earned ..... Nearly £500 for just two interviews. By the way, here is the extra £40 for bringing your school uniform. Whatever happens, you are already better off. Not bad for giving up a few minutes after work."
She is helpless to resist the £20 bills in her hand and his continuous references of more to come. Almost before she knows it, Anne-Marie is making the call. You can hear from her side of the conversation, that Dick takes some persuading. She seems entirely unconscious that her every move is being recorded as she wheedles him to come down in a little girl voice, "Pleeeaasse." Her grin of success as she hangs up is accompanied by a little bounce of excitement on the settee, "a half-an-hour," Anne-Marie says with a satisfied laugh, looking directly at the camera. "He
Pugh sets down the camera, still focusing on the girl, "Well," his voice echoes off set. "Let's have a glass of wine while we wait." His hand appears a moment later passing her a glass of white wine, the only part of him captured on camera. As she sips, the video cuts to black.
