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Life Model
Every art student knows what I'm talking about. But do you know why nude models are usually older? I know what you're thinking. But besides that, there's another crucial factor. Younger bodies are simply more tempting. 1 Professor Hayes was a renowned artist, brought in from the city to teach at our local academy. By day, I was just one of his many students. But by night, I was his private model. To put it bluntly, his nude model. At first, I felt incredibly shy, but under Professor Hayes's professional guidance, I gradually grew bolder. When it came to his art, Professor Hayes was always exceptionally serious. During our sessions, I'd constantly adjust my poses to his standards, until he was satisfied. And inevitably, there were physical contacts. I initially thought, "It's for art, a little sacrifice is nothing." But as Professor Hayes's actions grew bolder, I began to realize. Things were spiraling out of control. My name is Chloe, and I'm an art student. My grades were so bad that getting into college felt impossible. This was my only shortcut. As my teachers put it, this was my only way to change my life. At the time, I felt indignant, believing they were putting me down. But later, I had to admit. This path truly altered the course of my life for decades to come. To boost our acceptance rates into prestigious art programs, the school hired the city's most famous artist to teach us. His name was Professor Hayes. He looked exactly as his title suggested – refined and thoughtful. Because he'd previously taught at well-known academies, we respectfully called him Professor Hayes. Unlike other famous artists. Professor Hayes was famous for his nude paintings. The young women he painted always had stunning curves, but the one thing that always struck people was that the models' faces were never shown in his art. Yet, this very characteristic sparked countless men's imaginations. Once, during a city interview, Professor Hayes was asked if he'd personally observed the female form to portray it with such exquisite detail. He'd always dismiss it with a smile. He always claimed that imagination was vital for an artist, and that his paintings were purely from his mind, without any external reference. But I knew he was lying. Because the nude models in his paintings were all based on real life. And that person was me. 2 Nude models aren't uncommon in the art world, but young women rarely take on the role. Even if it's for the sake of art, it's difficult for young people to put themselves in that position. So, my role as Professor Hayes's private nude model was kept entirely secret. He didn't want his methods questioned. And I certainly didn't want my nude body exposed to the public. The fact that the models' faces never appeared in his paintings was the only decency Professor Hayes afforded me. Aside from teaching, Professor Hayes did most of his creative work late at night. Firstly, because midnight brought more inspiration. Secondly, it made it easier for me to sneak into the school's art studio when no one else was around. Under the guise of private lessons, I provided him with material for his art. When I completed the last stroke of a drawing, Professor Hayes praised it as he looked at the canvas, "You've improved again. At this rate, your spot at a top art academy is secured." Professor Hayes never held back praise, but he never praised a piece of art lightly either. So when he said that, I knew my admission was a sure thing. "Alright, that's enough for this session. Now it's time for your payment," Professor Hayes said, turning his gaze to me, his eyes full of impatience. There's no such thing as a free lunch, and no free lessons either. My payment for Professor Hayes's tutoring was an entire night as his model. Despite my shyness and hesitation, I had to do it to achieve my dream of getting into a prestigious art school. So, under Professor Hayes's watchful eyes, I removed my clothes one by one. Until I was down to just my lingerie, Professor Hayes suddenly called out, "Stop." I looked up, confused, meeting his gaze. His eyes lit up as if he'd discovered a priceless treasure. "Don't take off any more," he interrupted. "Just like that. It leaves more to the imagination." I was positioned on a chair. Before the actual creation began, I'd be maneuvered for almost an hour. Professor Hayes's dedication to art bordered on the obsessive. From my posture to the expression I should hold, he meticulously controlled every detail. Until he achieved his ideal state, he would never begin to draw. Professor Hayes stood before me, meticulously examining my body. Any imperfections, no matter how small, would be adjusted. The accidental brush of his fingers against my skin always made my limbs stiffen even more. Whenever this happened, Professor Hayes would scold, "If you don't relax, we'll be stuck like this all night." I could only tell myself to relax, reminding myself that it was all just for art. Outside this studio, no one would know whose body was in the painting. So, I met Professor Hayes's gaze, and my movements gradually grew bolder. "Yes, exactly!" Professor Hayes clapped his hands. "Exaggerate the expression a bit more. You need to reveal that delicate shyness, that coy femininity." "Your eyes, make them more alluring." "Widen your movements, yes, hold it right there." Although the model's face would never appear in the painting, Professor Hayes always said that only when the model's expression was right would the painting truly come alive. Professor Hayes directed me while his hands moved constantly. Holding the same pose for so long made my body tremble uncontrollably. It wasn't until Professor Hayes stopped drawing, staring intently at the canvas, that I realized the creation was complete. Only this time, his expression wasn't good. "What's wrong?" I got up from the chair and walked to his side to look at the artwork with him. "Don't you feel like something's missing?" Professor Hayes suddenly asked. I looked at him, puzzled. In my eyes, this painting was already an unattainable masterpiece among our peers. I truly didn't understand Professor Hayes's demanding standards. My shoulder suddenly felt heavy as Professor Hayes placed both hands on them. "That delicate shyness," His gaze circled my body, then settled on my face. "Yes, you lack that maidenly demureness." Then, he took another step closer to me. "I think you need help finding that feeling." 3 "What feeling?" "The feeling of shyness." In the interrogation room, Detective Miller, who was questioning me, frowned deeply. After a long pause, he spoke again, "Is it what I think it is?" My throat felt dry, and I couldn't speak for a moment, only managing a slight nod. "From what I understand, you had just turned eighteen," he looked at me, enunciating each word. "So if something really happened that night, he was committing a crime." Yes, how could Professor Hayes do something that would ruin his reputation? "So, nothing happened that night." A flicker of surprise crossed Detective Miller's face, but he quickly regained his composure. He raised his chin slightly, motioning for me to continue. That night, Professor Hayes's gaze roamed over my body, naked and raw. Like a hunter, cornering its prey. After a tense standoff, he asked, "Do you want our relationship to go a step further?" Even as an inexperienced young woman, I understood what Professor Hayes implied. I froze, caught off guard, standing there unsure what to do. "I know you come from a difficult family background, and everyone has low expectations for your studies. I imagine..." he looked at me, each word deliberate, "you're working so hard to prove them wrong, aren't you?" It was phrased as a question, yet I heard it as a statement of fact from Professor Hayes's mouth. Professor Hayes was right. The reason I swallowed my pride to be his nude model was indeed to gain more respect. I had a dysfunctional family background; my parents divorced, and I lived with my father. Because my academic performance was poor, no one supported me continuing school – not even my teachers. So, I had to make those who looked down on me feel ashamed. Professor Hayes understood me too well. But... I never intended to sell my body. Professor Hayes didn't say anything, just watched me, seemingly waiting for my answer. Perhaps too impatient for my response, his fingers slid down my arm, then seized both my hands. "I can give you better inspiration for your art. If you agree, I'll guarantee you get into your dream college." He looked at me, his eyes filled with an unsettling blend of artistic fervor and raw desire. Before I graduated, I still needed Professor Hayes's guidance. Instead of outright refusing, I said, "I... I'm not eighteen yet." But artists are notoriously stubborn. "It doesn't matter," Professor Hayes tightened his grip, and I felt my arm might shatter. "I'll wait until you turn eighteen." He knew my eighteenth birthday was next month. He said, on the day I turned eighteen, I should give myself to him as a gift. That day, I suddenly realized that Professor Hayes was not someone I could afford to provoke. "So, you agreed to it?" Detective Miller's eyes widened in disbelief, as if he'd heard something incredible. I looked at him, a bitter smile on my face. "Detective Miller, I never had a choice." I knew Professor Hayes was a married man with a daughter. If I agreed to his terms, I would become the other woman. Even with my intense desire for a prestigious art education, I didn't want to do something immoral. Without much hesitation, I began to refuse again. "Professor Hayes, I can't..." Before I finished speaking, the grip on my wrist suddenly loosened. Professor Hayes released my wrist, and his expression instantly changed. "I advise you to think carefully before you answer me," he said, looking at me impassively, his voice devoid of warmth. He walked over to the canvas and meticulously examined the nude woman's body in the painting. "I suddenly feel that such a beautiful painting is somewhat incomplete without a face," he abruptly turned, his eyes fixed on me like a viper's. "How about I complete it for you?" My heart clenched instantly, and my eyes widened in terror. If the full image of that painting were ever to be made public, forget college, I'd struggle to even continue living in this city. I never imagined Professor Hayes would resort to threatening me like this. I frantically shook my head, my voice choked with tears, begging him not to do it. But Professor Hayes merely stood there, his gaze a mocking smile, as he scrutinized my body from head to toe. In that moment, I knew I truly had no choice. After a moment's thought, I slowly approached Professor Hayes. Under his slightly surprised gaze, I stood on tiptoe and wrapped my arms around his neck. In a voice only he and I could hear, I whispered, "Okay." I promised Professor Hayes that on my eighteenth birthday, I would give myself to him.