Chapter 2 Job offer

Majid finally was seated in front of Mr. Jamie and as he looked at the man who had made him come all this way, there was an ease that flowed through him. I am glad you could make it mr majid. I could not believe my eyes after seeing your collection online and I want to propose a proposal, one which would benefit us both. I would like to offer a partnership, you see I host parties for my clients every month, an exclusive party that billionaires and the likes frequent, you see I want your work to be one of the delights in my events and I would like you to be a regular too at this events, I would like you to create a story for every piece you have. Where the money comes in is the part where you sell me the art and I will also pay for your time at the parties. I will be selling your art at these dinners and I would want to know if you would prefer a one-time buyout for your work or if you would want to be in a contract with me. I am open to future changes if you decide you want to switch, all I ask is the exclusivity of your work, I want it all to myself, every piece you have, and every piece you are planning to paint in the future. I want to be the only one you will sell to, that is the condition of our business, if you feel like you want to go back and think about it then it is fine. I don't want to think about it, and I would like all my paintings to be a one-time buyout, its worth will be decided once I am done painting it, and I will only attend your dinners only on a contracted term. Once it is done we can decide if we should continue from there, Majid replied sharply. Jamie looked at this innocent-looking man who looked like he had no bone for business dictate terms to him. Fine Jamie replied, okay when you reach Tina my secretary she would hand you the documents and go over them with your lawyers, she will handle it from here until the deal is signed. Thank you Mr majid and have a lovely day. When he got back to Tina the lady who had sized him earlier, she handed him a brown envelope, it was large and he knew the content, he smiled and turned without a word.

He felt relief as he made his way out of the building after fresh air the next thing he felt was the urge to text Maria, he wanted to know if she had gotten safely to her destination, as he chatted her up and walked his smile brightened as he could feel the energy oozing from her, he could tell she was as elated as he was. What are you up to? He typed. “Just the regular.” She replied. “When are you getting off work I am starving. “to see me or eat me? “I want to do both. but, first, I would like to have dinner with you.” Hmmm okay, where? “Where would you like to eat? He asked. “Your house.” She replied. “It's a date then.” “Yes. I don't think you will be able to make it today.” “Yes I know, is tomorrow fine by you.” “Yes. he typed with a grin.  he was excited, Not because she agreed to come to meet him, but because of the things they would both do, she was his kind of girl, the kind that had a layer of adventure amongst other things. She came the next day. she knocked on the address he had given her, and as he opened the door, she saw her prize in a white sweater and pants. The charm he exuded came crashing on her like a wave as his eyes and arm motioned her in. Majid was happy she had come, even though he did not expect her to, she was wearing a short poker dress and her hair was let down she smiled as she looked around his studio apartment and how arranged it was, he motioned her to sit and he sat beside her they talked about his decor and then she moved closer rubbed her hand on his chin and he smiled, he stood up fixed some drinks and snacks and played music on his juke box, they both stood and instead of dancing they kissed, after pausing a while they kissed again and then the shackles of shyness was released, she took his sweats of and then his hand caught hold of the strap of her bra with a switch it came off, she guided his hand to the zip of her dress to set her free and as the dress came juggling down his eyes ran down her perfectly formed c cups, he put his lips on the right one as his fingers went straight below her waist touching her clit he matched the tempo with the movement of his lips on her breast sending shudders all over her body, and she grabbed him tight, and he put his head inside her, and they went on round after round and style after style.

Majid was sitting on the side of his bed facing the large mirror in his studio apartment, his reflection in the mirror showing a well-chiseled jaw ripped slim body proof of being an athlete, as his brown eyes traveled his own body, he was lost in thought, what he thought he had done to Maria the night before, how he had made love to her.  But it was all a dream she was nowhere in his house, no trace. And he was trying to remember if she had come, he checked his phone and there it was the last message from her saying she would come. He checked the date, and then he looked at the date on his lock screen, she had agreed to meet him later today. But the dream felt too real.