Mystery Email ( Part 66 January 29th )

[Debbifan]

Part Sixty-Six

I turned down Alison's invitation to join them for brunch on Saturday. I wanted the novelty of wearing clothes for more than a couple of hours at a time on the weekend, plus I had some work to do on the car. It was towards the end of the afternoon when I emerged from under the bonnet and a gaggle of women and girls emerged from next door. Apparently their meal and gossip session was over and they were headed their separate ways.

"Hi Rob" Monica called. She was leaving with her daughter Phoebe. "I saw your photo in Anoushka's shop, it was certainly grabbing everyone's attention" she continued. "Mum's so pleased, the rate of shop lifting has dropped away to practically nothing" Aditty confirmed. "That was such a brilliant idea of yours Lexie" she added. I looked over at Lexie who was looking up at the sky and whistling. "What idea ?" I asked. "The idea to offer something to those estate girls in return for leaving our shop alone" Aditty explained. "Mum was complaining that even after you had chased them away, they still kept returning and nicking things. So Lexie went and spoke with them and together they all came up with the idea."

"Well, it's great news that it worked" Monica agreed. "Where is this photo anyway ?" I asked, conscious that I might want to avoid the corner shop for a while. "Mum's put it in the window alongside all the for sale ads and tradesman's cards etc. That way the estate girls can easily check it's still being displayed" said Aditty. She and Niecy were off into town to meet friends.

I was eager to have words with Lexie but before I could do so, Monica came over to the car. "Actually, I'm glad I caught you Rob. I've got a favour to ask. It's about the third year girls' after school photography classes" she began. "How are those going ?" I asked. "Well, they started off great but the principal and I are now worried there's been a fall off in attendance. They all quickly mastered the technical aspects I explained and initially they were very enthusiastic about the still lifes and pet portraits I encouraged them to take but Lexie said they are now getting bored and some are dropping out."

"That's a shame" I replied. "It is" Monica agreed. "So Lexie suggested that if they had a model to photograph, it would encourage those who have dropped out to return. She suggested that you might be amenable." Lexie was still admiring the sky and whistling. "Only portraits of course" Monica hastily added, no doubt seeing the look on my face. "Can't they take portraits of each other ?" I wondered. "Boring" said Lexie. "It's easier for me to compare and critique their efforts if they are all photographing the same model" Monica reasoned. "Well, er..." I mumbled. "Great, thank you so much. And I'm sure the girls will all be looking forward to it as well. I'll give Lexie the details to pass on to you" said Monica, leaving to join Phoebe who was patiently waiting by their car.

Lexie had quickly turned and was heading back indoors. "Lexie, I want a word with you" I called after her !

[Jeepman89]

That Lexie is such a conniving little minx and Rob is only too aware of it. So she set the whole thing up with the estate girls? LOL. Looks like the photography classes will be a go for poor Rob. I can't wait to see how that goes and the kinds of photos the girls will take of a naked Rob. Of course Lexie and Phoebe will be allowed to be there as well? Loving this series.

[Debbifan]

Looks like the photography classes will be a go for poor Rob.

Ah, but of course, the photos the girls will take will only be fully clothed portraits

[Vader]

Lexie planned the Robs naked excursion with the estate girls.
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[Vader]

Poor Rob no one said he would be wearing clothes in the portraits.