The Art of Love [Hedon Falls 2] (Siren Publishing Ménage Amour) (14 page)

They pulled into the parking lot and he parked beside her. After they got out of the cars, he took her hand and they went into the building. When Justin opened the apartment door, David watched his eyes light up when he looked at Melanie. It was like he didn’t even see the big black man standing beside her.

Justin pulled Melanie to him and kissed her. She melted into his arms and returned the kiss with enthusiasm. David expected to feel the jealousy flare up, but was surprised to find himself a little aroused as he watched them kissing. His cock twitched and hardened, and he shifted his position a bit to ease the discomfort.

The movement must have caught Justin’s attention because he looked up at David and smiled. “You must be the sculptor that has captivated our Melanie.” Justin held out his hand and David shook it.

“David Hannah,” he said. “It’s good to meet you, Justin.”

“I am Justin Gauthier,” the other man said. “It is a pleasure. Please, come in.”

David and Melanie took off their coats and hung them on the hall tree, then removed their shoes before moving further into the apartment. David liked the setup. The large windows let in lots of natural light and there was a great deal of space to work. It was perfect for the combination of painting and photography that Justin did. At the moment, there was a large canvas backdrop spread out on the floor. It had a balcony painted on it. Behind the balcony railing was a set of open French doors and beyond that, a bedroom. Near the railing, a man stood. He was naked but had no arms and the middle of his body wasn’t there.

“What are you planning to do?” David asked. He was curious about how the painter’s ideas played out.

Justin picked up a sketch and brought it to him. “The model lies on the canvas on top of the man. I paint his arms around her and the railing on her body.”

David looked at the sketch. It was a unique idea and quite ingenious. He looked up at the pictures hung around the apartment.
The kid is good
.

Justin turned to Melanie. “
Ma chérie
, I need you to take off your clothes and put this on.” He held out a pair of nude-colored panties to her.

She gave a small laugh. “I hope no one has worn those before.”

“No one,” Justin assured her.

“Aren’t your models usually completely nude?” Melanie asked. “Not that I’m complaining.”

Justin grinned at David and then turned back to Melanie. “Those models are usually shaved,” he said in a low voice.

David watched the colour rise in Melanie’s neck and face as she looked at the floor. It made her very attractive.

Justin put an arm around her shoulders. “Do not be embarrassed,
ma chérie
. We are both your lovers. There is no shame in being natural. I quite enjoy the way your hair tickles my nose.”

“Oh, my God!” Melanie whispered as she covered her face with her hands. “I can’t do this!”

David watched as Justin pulled her close and whispered in her ear. She put her head on his shoulder and hugged him. He whispered some more and then kissed her gently. She took the briefs from him and strode off to the bathroom.

“She is funny, no? She does not realize how beautiful she is,” Justin said.

“I had the same conversation with her earlier,” David said.

“I am glad you are here,” Justin said to him and it caught David by surprise. He was glad to have another of her lovers there? David wasn’t even the one Justin shared her with. “Melanie was upset after you ended things. She has not been as happy as she could have been.”

David swallowed. He felt guilty and he supposed he deserved it. He had acted stupidly. “I was miserable without her,” he told Justin. “I finally realized how stupid I was being. And if she wants to keep seeing you and Garrett, I’ll have to be okay with that.”

Justin smiled. “That is good. She has cast a strange spell over all of us.”

Just then, David heard a noise and turned to see Melanie emerging from the bathroom with a large robe around her. He went over to her, touched her cheek and kissed her.

“
Parfait
!” Justin cried and David and Melanie both turned to look at him. “You are so dark and she is so pale. The contrast is wonderful. I will make you the man in my painting!” Justin said to David. He began rushing around, mixing paints and working on the canvas.

When David went to look, he saw that Justin was painting the man darker. In fact, the resemblance to David was impressive. “Nice work,” David said.

“
Merci
,” Justin replied. “You have inspired me.”

David smiled. Melanie came to stand next to him, and he put his arm around her shoulders. They watched as Justin put the finishing touches on the man. Then he took a small space heater and plugged it in beside the canvas.

“It will dry the paint faster and keep Melanie from being too cold when she is there,” he explained to David. “Would either of you like a glass of wine while we wait for the paint to dry?”

“Yes, please,” Melanie said quickly.

“Would you like the
Ménage à Trois
?” he asked her with a wink and she blushed again.

“You know I would,” she replied and he laughed.

Was he still talking about wine?

“And you, David?”

“I’ll have some, too.”

“Please, take a seat while I bring the wine,” said Justin, gesturing toward the sofa.

David took Melanie’s hand and pulled her to the sofa. They sat down and she cuddled into him. He loved the way her soft body felt next to his. She was small but had curves in all the right places. He slid his hand past her hip and tugged the hem of the robe up so he could caress her bare thigh.

“Stop that,” she whispered. “You’ll get me all wet and I’ll have to put on another pair of panties.”

David chuckled and hugged her. Justin returned and handed them each a glass of wine.

“I think you will enjoy the
Ménage à Trois
, David,” Justin said.

“Excuse me?” David said.

“The wine,” Justin said.

“The brand name is
Ménage à Trois
,” Melanie explained.

“Oh.”

“To our beautiful gallery owner,” Justin said, raising his glass.

“I’ll drink to that,” David replied. They all clinked their glasses together and drank. The wine was delicious. They sat in silence for a few minutes while they drank.

Justin finished his quickly and set the glass down. “If I may,” he said. “I would like to take a couple photographs of you both so I have something to work from.”

“Okay,” David said. “What do you want us to do?”

Justin pulled Melanie to her feet and kissed her. As he did, he untied the robe and pushed it from her shoulders. He ran his hands down her back, over her ass, and brought them around to cup her breasts. David’s cock hardened again as he watched. Then Justin turned to him and said, “Come and stand behind her please.” David followed the directions. Justin stood back and looked at the two of them. “Please, take off your shirt, David.”

David was surprised but did as Justin asked, tossing the T-shirt to the sofa. Justin pulled out his cell phone and held it up to them.

“David, please put your left arm across her chest, with your hand on her right breast. Put your other hand over her pussy.”

David could feel the heat rising in his own face. At least it wasn’t as obvious because of his dark skin. He moved against Melanie, reached around and cupped her breast with one hand and her pussy with the other. She gasped slightly as he squeezed with both hands. Justin snapped a couple pictures.

“
Ma chérie
, do you want a full breast exposed in the photo?” he asked. “Or would you prefer it be painted?”

“Painted, please,” she whispered to him.

“David, please move your arm so it is covering her left breast as you hold the right,” Justin instructed.

David shifted his arm so that it crossed her chest in front of her breast. His cock was rock hard and he pressed it against her back. He was becoming more aroused by the minute.

“Now switch hands, please,” Justin asked.

David did, and as he slid his other hand down between her legs, he stroked her pussy lips through the soft material of the panties. She gasped and moaned softly as he squeezed her nipple between his fingers. He bent his head and kissed her neck as he caressed her. He slipped a finger under the elastic of the panties and slid it between her lips, lightly grazing her engorged clit. Her moans grew louder as he continued stroking her breasts and pussy. The sound encouraged him, and he rubbed more firmly, and faster, until she shuddered in his arms and cried out with pleasure. She turned her head and kissed him deeply.

“
C’tait vraiment hot
,” Justin murmured.

David and Melanie jumped. They had both forgotten he was there.

“You are a beautiful couple,” Justin said. “Look here.”

He came over to them with his phone and held it out where they could both see. David watched as a video of his last few moments with Melanie played out in front of him. Justin was right. They looked great together, and the video was erotic without being overtly pornographic. Because of the position of David’s arms and hands, Melanie’s breasts and pussy remained hidden, but it was clear what was going on. David squeezed Melanie.

“You are gorgeous,” he said into her ear.

She sighed and leaned back against him.

“Are you ready for the picture?” Justin asked her. “The paint is dry now.”

Melanie nodded and Justin led her to the canvas. He helped her lie down and positioned her in the spot he wanted. He turned her head slightly and fanned her hair out. He had her spread her legs a bit, and David could see a large wet spot on the panties and grinned. Justin stepped back and surveyed his model. He reached down and adjusted the position of her arm a bit and turned her head a little more. Apparently satisfied, he picked up a brush and his paint and set to work. David pulled up a chair and watched in fascination as Justin used the brown paint to create an arm across her chest. He could see her nipples hardening as the brush circled them and smiled. Justin painted fingers onto her other breast. Then he painted the shadows and highlights that would make the arm look more realistic. Every so often, he would take out his phone and look at the pictures, then continue.

As David watched, his other arm was painted across her stomach and onto her crotch. Melanie giggled and twitched when he stroked the brush across her panties.

“Do all your models get this turned on when you paint them?” she asked breathlessly.

Justin chuckled. “Many of them do, yes. It is easier to paint the pussy with the panties on because the paint does not get as slippery with fluid.”

David and Melanie both laughed, but then she stopped suddenly.

“Do you fuck them after?” she asked quietly.

Justin looked at her tenderly. “
Non, ma chérie
,” he replied. “I do not mix business with pleasure.”

She smiled. “Okay. Thank you.” He bent down and kissed her then continued with the painting.

After a long time, he stood back and surveyed his work. “David, would you bring that ladder from over by the bathroom?”

David stood and looked across the room. Sure enough, there was a tall stepladder leaning against the wall. He brought it over to Justin, who set it up at Melanie’s feet. He then took out a large camera and handed it to David.

“Please pass it to me when I need it,” he said. He climbed up the ladder to the top. He bent over the very top and reached down to adjust something attached to it. Then he gestured for David to pass him the camera. David reached up and handed it to him, and he realized that the attachment was a tripod. Justin carefully attached the camera to the tripod. He adjusted the lenses and then began snapping pictures, calling out directions to Melanie. “Open your eyes and close your mouth. Very good. Now open your mouth slightly as well.” It continued for a few moments before Justin detached the camera, handed it to David, and climbed down.

“Melanie, just stay still for a few moments while I check the photographs,” he said as he kissed her again. “It will be quick.” She nodded and he strode off to the computer setup to the side of his work space.

David followed and watched as Justin inserted the memory card into the computer. It wasn’t long before the series of photos came up on the screen. David was impressed. When he looked closely, he could see that Melanie was naked, but at first glance, it appeared that she really was standing on a balcony with David’s arms around her.

“That’s unbelievable,” David said. “You are extremely talented, my friend.”

“Thank you,” Justin said. “I am flattered. But it helps when your model is so stunning.”

Justin scrolled through the photos, and then was apparently satisfied, because he called out, “Come and see,
ma chérie
.”

David turned and watched Melanie walk toward them. The paint looked strange out of context, but when she walked, it appeared that the hands were actually caressing her. He couldn’t stop staring at her. She reached him, took his hand, and looked up at him shyly. He leaned down and kissed her. “You’re amazing,” he said after pulling away. “Just look.”