At 2:30 pm mom was ready, but she seemed nervous.
She never posed for a painter before... In fact, she never tried to pose for a photographer either.
"Mom, here is a glass of white wine. Drink it. It will relax you..."
By 3:15 pm mom and I were at Alexandre's door.
He was dressed in a simple tee shirt and short pants.
He stared at Venus and whistled... "Madame, your beauty is beyond words!..."
She blushed and chuckled, "Alexandre, what are you saying? I do not have make up or lipstick on, my hair is not done and I wear the simple day to day clothes..."
"That is exactly my point. You do not need anything artificial to enhance your natural allure!"
Mom smiled, "Charmer as usual... I brought a bag with everything we may need - my cosmetics, hair brush, certain jewelry, swimsuits... Ju
