?If only we could go to the bedroom, - Andre thought. - I would make her sit on me, naked, putting away her beautiful dress. I would caress her long legs, her milky-white breast, I would kiss her lips, and slide down to her neck?would take her little hard rosy nipple in my mouth, playing by my thumb with another one. Then she would kiss me and caress, and then she would take?it to the mouth and make me moan in some minutes after. Whispering how beautiful she is, I would make her sit on it and after??
The dance ended. The guests pretended that they understood nothing. Next dance Estelle was dancing with Nicolas. She was disgusted. He wanted to hug her tightly, but she stepped a bit backwards making a bigger distance between them. He was not aware that Estelle fell in love but after the party he was sure in it, Nicolas got offended and for a while they stopped the relations. In some time he wanted to renew their friendship but Estelle did not show any initiative. Nicolas tried to insist. But he was always getting a polite hint of no. Estelle was tired of him but she was afraid of giving him pain and offending him. But he was still insisting and insisting on relations. When he began to sound rude, Estelle told him that she had a boy-friend. It was a lie but at last he understood the word no.
The party was very nice. The guests went home. Estelle was very glad to see Andre though he was with Dina.
Dina was silent. She did not want to speak with Andre. But he took no notice of this and was directing her attention to their next week-end. Seeing Dina?s state, he asked ? are you offended or what? Dina began telling that he was cruel to her, that it was not fair, that he did not know how to behave. Andre replied as if surprised that he did nothing special and said no more on the subject. Dina had to accept. But she had a plan.
8. Picnic.
It was spring, and it was very warm. Estelle and Andre with Dina decided to go on picnic. They took a car and went out to nature. As Estelle understood, Dina was out of humor from the morning, but Andre gave no attention to her lowness of spirits. He was flirting with Estelle all the way in the car, was choosing a place for picnic with Estelle, for Dina preferred to stay in the car. Estelle was looking at Andre ? some times directly, eyes in eyes as he liked; sometimes throwing fast glances at him. At last they found a nice place for picnic, on the field, not far from the road, under the big tree, green grass was around. It was spring and all plants looked new; the pleasant smell was in the air. They had a lunch, then were playing using a ball. But after something strange happened - Dina began giving too much attention to Andre, behaved abnormal. She was trying to kiss him, was calling him her love, and doing all the things that people in love do. Andre did not deny her points of attention though he did not take the initiative either. Estelle was looking at all that and she was very sad, when Andre kissed Dina?s horrible fat fingers, as Estelle called them cloven hoofs. She became sad and gloomy.
A car was driving and the music was loud in it. Probably, young people were in it who liked to turn music loudly. Dina heard it and said:
- Maybe, we shall dance? As we did on a birthday party.
She meant the dance of Andre and Estelle. Nobody said anything. Dina did not get the answer to her idea.
They returned home. Estelle was upset. She understood that Dina wanted to revenge her because she was jealous. But she was upset that Andre did not decline Dina?s showing love.
Estelle was too much oppressed even for tears. She could not even cry. She was doing everything she used to ? worked, etc. but as a robot. It was for two days and after she burst in crying and all her depression went out. She decided to pay no attention to Dina.
In some days Andre called. He told that they went to see both his and Dina?s parents. Dina?s family lived in the village and he was complaining that their house was dirty, people around - uneducated and stupid; also they were fond of vodka. He also told that he missed Estelle much.
9. Party because of Andre?s new flat.
Estelle went to the holidays to the sea. It was nice but she was thinking and thinking about Andre. When she came back, they told her news ? Andre was going to buy a flat. Before Andre was hiring a flat of his friend. Dina told that they saw many flats but he chose the one near Estelle?s house. Dina was not glad about that, but it was Andre who had that opinion and the money of his parents, not hers. Andre bought the flat. He was joking to Estelle that now he would see what she was cooking in her kitchen. Amazing, when they showed the windows of their flat, Estelle was much surprised ? the windows of two flats were almost one in front of each other. Estelle spent much time thinking what it could mean ? if Andre had no serious feelings for her, why he bought the flat so close to her house? And from another part, why then he took Dina with him? There were many flats to buy in the city. There were much feelings he had to both girls?
One day Andre and Dina came to Estelle?s flat to invite her to a party because of Andre?s new flat and to see the photos of Estelle?s holidays. Estelle put on a short mini-skirt and a top in the style of underwear as it was in a fashion that time. The clothes suited her and she looked charming. At work she showed some of the photos to Dina, but now, for Andre, she showed much more. To say the truth, she had made many sexy photos especially for Andre - to show him after - in swimming-suit, near the sea. She was choosing the best views and it seemed that Andre liked them - it was harmonical album - she could be half-naked on the photos not being afraid to seem impolite - all people near the sea wear swimming-suits. It was good that Dina did not see them - though she was sitting not far, Estelle made her occupied with a book about the country she visited.
After that they went to Andre?s. But the lift in the house was occupied and had a place only for one person ? they decided that Dina would use it and Andre and Estelle would use stairs. For some minutes they spent together they had a fun. Estelle was joking that Andre became gray-haired and advised him to paint his hair. He was saying that he would prefer blue or pink color. Estelle took a courage and caressed his hair ? he did not deny. Estelle had a little present for him (much thought, choosing words before) ? it was a little calendar which had a little orange kitten on it with words ? for my loved kitten. Estelle told:
- There is a tradition to bring a cat for the new flat. Here you have a little one.
Andre took the calendar, read the words, told thanks. He understood the hint and pretended that he did not.
They met Dina near the door. Andre had the keys and went to open. Estelle managed to stand near him. They had a little party. Andre showed the flat for Estelle. Really, her flat was seen from Andre?s flat. They ate sweets, cakes, drank tea. It was strange that Andre liked to eat sweets and not meat; Estelle was smiling when he made a sandwich ? put a chocolate sweet on a piece of a cake.
Then they went out on the balcony which had a door and a window from one room and a window from another. Dina did not go with them because she told that she was afraid of highness (but Estelle saw her on the balcony after, when Dina was alone in the flat; Estelle had no idea why Dina lied to them. Probably, Dina wanted to make Andre paint the windows and put wet washed clothes on the balcony. He did no house work.). Then Andre had an idea. There were some things on the balcony and he proposed to get into the second room through the window. Estelle agreed, they came along the balcony to the window. Andre stood on the things near the window, then on the window-sill and then got inside a room. Estelle was a bit laughing when noticed how he tries to get inside through the window ? he had a bit too fat belly for it. Anyway, she was the next. Estelle still had a underwear top and mini-skirt. She also had a gray pullover, to what Andre told that it was a gray little rag (pullover was expensive and much in fashion. Andre was teasing her). To what Estelle replied that his t-shirt was also like that and also gray. She stood up and noticed his interested look ? he was looking somewhere below her waist. She understood it only some seconds after ? her slips were seen, her skirt was short. But Estelle was not shy at all, she even did not blush, even was pleased that he was looking there. She was standing in the window looking at Andre who had jumped in the room and now was standing. She told that it was high to jump and asked for a help - for sure, it was not high but she wanted that Andre gave her his hand. Instead, he came up and took her in arms, grasped, hugging tightly. She did not expect that and, laughing, put her arms around his neck. He whirled, spin her around the room, they laughed. Then he showed her the room but it was empty - they did not move many things. Estelle asked him to show her the new wall-papers, they bought them and he promised to show - she was surprised when she saw them. Some days ago Estelle?s family was doing a reparation in the flat and chose the same wall-papers - they were gray and the only difference was that Andre?s ones had
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Estelle would prefer to stay with him more, but he wanted to go to the living-room. Apparently, he did not want Dina to think something suspicious of their long absence though their little adventure was suspicious itself and Dina saw that.
They ate and chatted and when Estelle was going home, Andre showed the little calendar with a cat to Dina. He said:
- Look, what a present I got.
Dina had a look, changed a bit in a face but said nothing.
Estelle went to the park. She was experiencing discrepant feelings ? the good emotions that they had when he was holding Estelle in arms and disappointment that he showed the calendar with a cat to Dina. He should not show it, it was their secret. Why was he playing to seem fair to Dina, to show Dina that he had no secrets from her? What game was he playing? Why he bought a flat near Estelle?s? If he wanted relations with her, why did he take Dina to his flat? It was a good reason to get rid of Dina ? to leave her in a hired flat. Estelle did not know the answers.
10. False wedding.
Summer came; the relations did not change ? Andre lived with Dina and flirted with Estelle.
One day Dina asked Estelle to accompany her on the way back from work. She said that she, Dina, and Andre were going to marry. She asked Estelle to be the fried of the bride. Estelle was surprised, hurt, but she was polite and reserved and did not show her feelings to Dina knowing for sure that Dina would be glad to see how she was hurt by her words. Dina found pleasure in continuing hurting Estelle, trying to revenge on the big feelings of Andre to Estelle. Dina was speaking about the details of the wedding and Estelle was glad to get rid of her.
The reaction of Estelle was strange ? she was offended but did not cry any more. Nothing was seen on the surface, though all her thoughts were about Andre.
She decided that it would be the end of their relations for she was not going to date with a married man. But she was wondering why Andre gave her much attention, why he was active in flirting with her. Why he gave her a reason to believe in their feelings. But he had feelings towards her, she saw that as any woman would notice by intuition. Maybe, Dina was pregnant? A thought how they were making love gave Estelle pain. But she guessed that Andre was very careful about that. But Dina could make holes in condoms - she was able to do that. Otherwise, why did he decide to marry her? He had his reasons, but Estelle was sure that it was not love. Could a loving man live with a loved woman for six years and did not marry her, did not give any attention to her beggings to marry her? He did not have any respect neither for Dina nor for her family. Estelle had no idea why he stayed with Dina.
Once Andre, Dian and Estelle were in Andre?s flat. They were speaking, laughing. Andre dropped down his pen by chance and he had to lean down to pick it under the wardrobe. For sure, he looked a bit funny with his bottom up. But Estelle was polite and pretended that she did not notice it. Dina said:
- Andre, what a look you have. You are so crazy, we have to look at your ass.
Andre said nothing. He felt ill-at-ease. Estelle was surprised how rude Dina was. Why Dina wanted to put Andre into a not nice situation. Or, maybe, she did not notice it at all? Dina had little ideas about good manners.
11. Kissing every meeting. Conversation with Academician.
Autumn came. Estelle did not like her work much but she was glad to go there because she often saw Andre in public transport. Or he was meeting Dina and they went home from the station. One day, knowing that Andre would be alone at home, Estelle went from the work earlier. She was going fast and was glad that the train was not too slow. She had some minutes before Dina.
Estelle came to his flat and immediately went to computer as if she needed to have a look on one diskette. She called Andre before. Now he was changing his clothes to go to meet Dina. Estelle noticed his jeans on a chair. He went to change clothes in another room. Estelle wanted to follow him but his probable refusal prevented her. If to make a first step, she had to be sure that he would accept it.
She had a look on a diskette she wanted and was going home. She told him thanks, and wanted to kiss. He put his face closer, turning his cheek for a kiss but a pause from Estelle?s side showed him that she was going to kiss him in lips. Andre turned his head and kissed her in lips himself.
It was the beginning of a new habit. Now after each meeting they were kissing each other in lips, for sure, if Dina did not see.
Estelle was glad.
But Andre had the same habit of kissing Dina each time they parted but it was seen that Dina was the inventor of it and the initiator too. She often behaved like a mother to him. Once in metro she told him:
- Put your belt from a coat into a normal way.
Estelle felt ill-at-ease - all people heard it and Andre was not a little boy. But he changed his clothes as Dina said it to him and said nothing.
Estelle went out from his house. Dina was not seen.
It was winter but the previous winter they had a conversation with Academician, Estelle?s aunt. Once Dina said that she wanted to continue her education. Estelle knew that Dina would fail the exams so she cheered her up. Dina was stupid. Academician could give good advise to Dina and as they were friends, Estelle invited Andre and Dina to visit her aunt who was on a trip of education in their city.
They took a car and Estelle was sitting near Andre, leaning to him very closely at each turn ? he was doing the same. They came into the hotel, it was an old building. Estelle came into her aunt?s room. She had some guests and Estelle had to wait. In some moments the visitors went away and Estelle greeted her aunt. It was a woman, very serious looking, really as Academician. She was very fat and she enjoyed her work. But she loved Estelle and did not seem very strict with her. Estelle liked her also very much, considering her very wise. Estelle thought that her aunt?s advise was worth ? she was the woman who had much experience in life and who made right conclusions from it. The woman was a good psychologist and having seen a lot of students in her work, needed only a glance and some seconds of a chat to have the right opinion of a person. Estelle enjoyed speaking to her. That time she told that she came with friends and asked her aunt to tell them about the continuation of the education. Estelle also asked her to ask Dina some questions to know her level and find out if Dina knew something. The woman had a look above her glasses. She was surprised but agreed.
Estelle invited her friends. After some general topics her aunt, who was fond of making exams in students, was asking Dina questions. First the questions were very simple, like ?Do you speak English?, - but to the surprise of everyone, Dina did not answer. There were some more questions, in another field ? of Dina?s education, but Dina did not answer any. Even Estelle was surprised that Dina had such a level. But what was the reaction of Andre. He was sitting and laughing. People were making fun from his girl-friend - or how-to-call-her and he was laughing.
A logical question followed ? about what continuation of education she could speak if she did not know the elementary things.
Some guests came about work and Estelle with Andre, Dina had to wait more in the hall. Andre sat in front of Estelle and looked into her eyes. They were sitting like that for a long time till Dina began speaking. She felt that Andre felt something to Estelle. Being jealous, she began asking Estelle:
- Do you have a boy-friend? Are you going to marry? And other offensive things.
But Estelle was polite and was not going to be lower of her level, thus, she was smiling and trying to change everything to a joke. But Dina became angry and continued her questions till Andre interfered and made a joke showing that he would prefer Dina stop speaking on such topics and in such a way. She listened.
Andre went to have a look from a window and Estelle came up to him but run away from her. He went back to his seat. Estelle was not pleased. They had some more talking with Estelle?s aunt. Then they went away and Estelle stayed to speak with her aunt. The clever old woman let her understand that she did not like Dina and Andre.
12. Habits.
That winter Estelle noticed that she had a manner to search by eyes Andre outside - wherever she went, she was looking at people trying to see Andre.
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