Donald Mactavish has a village store in a village on a Loch near to Inverness, however with the death of his wife a few years ago, he decides its time to get some help in the shop, which is your typical small village shop. selling everything and a Post Office as well. Donald is in his early sixties and decided that he needs an assistant to help with the every day tasks, and also helping him when he goes to the wholesalers in Inverness, once a week. as the store apart from Groceries also stocks netting etc and various other things for the local farmers. Not wanting to have someone travel from the City he decides to put a note in the Window and see if anyone local is interested in the post. A week goes by and Donald forgets about the note, then one afternoon a young Ginger haired lad enters the store, whom Donald reckons to be about 24. What can I do for you says Donald in his usual friendly tone. I was wondering if you still require an hired help said the lad pointing to the note in the window. Are you interested? said Donald I cant pay a lot but will give a decent wage and any meals you may need while your with me, especially when we go to Inverness once a week, Sounds perfect said the lad and he explained that he was Malcolm a recently qualified Artist from the Uni in Edinburgh and was doing a series of paintings of the wildlife and landscapes in the area. Finally, when Donald had satisfied himself to the young mans ability and given him a tour of the shop and outhouses. Malcolm asked if he knew anywhere local he could stay, Donald considered and said he had a spare room and bathroom he was welcome too use and make his own. Great said Malcolm when can I start, as soon as you like said Donald. Great Ill get my gear out of the car. Let me show you the room first it might not be suitable, he led the way through to the sitting room at the back, and up the stairs into a room that ran most of the length of the house and had two bright windows . Its great said Malcolm. Ill get my stuff . After about an hour all Malcolms stuff was unloaded and arranged in his new room. Donald already felt comfortable with the lad. and Donald shouted him some tea and toast and scones when your ready. Ok be right down, Donald gasped when Malcolm appeared as he had on a white check shirt and kilt and sporran and looked great. Wow this looks great he said tucking in to one of the scones while Donald poured the tea. they were just getting acquainted when the bell rang and Donald went to see knowing quite well it would be Mrs Mcpherson with her parcel for her niece anda list of various things to pick up later in the week. Donald weighed the parcel and quoted the price and as usual Mrs tutted at the cost, don't use so much packing if its not fragile said Donald. Malcolm come out and meet Mrs Mcpherson one of our regulars and he duly introduced them, explaining Malcolm was his new helper. I have most of the things on your list or can get them in Inverness tomorrow Great said Mrs and bid them farewell and left. Donald showed Malcolm how to put the parcel in the mailbag and tie it and seal it ready for collection in half an hour. I shall need so more seals they are in the box up thereon top of the shelves. Ill get them said Malcolm and wasdonal in a second up the ladder reaching for the new box of ties and seals. Donald watched the lad and as he looked he saw the lad was wearing nothing under his kilt and had a pert shaved arse. There said Malcolm and put the box on the counter. What next theres two registered envelopes from the Macduffs at the big house and Rev Moneypennys monthly collection to Edinburgh Orphanage. Those have to be recorded and placed on this form and you stamp them with the round stamp and then you hand it to the driver and the red bag containing them. He will check the form then sign it as he has collected them. He will most likely want a cup of tea and a scone as he has a long drive. Ill make a fresh pot said Malcolm as the other will be a bit stewed by now. Just as the kettle boiled the van drove into the courtyard. and a ruddy faced guy entered. smiling at them both and Donald duly introduced Malcolm to him About time you had some help since your Effie died. They chatted for a bit then bid farewell and as soon as he drove off Donald gathered in the various items on show outside and Malcolm helped . then they locked up. That's us done for the day. They went thought to the back room and Donald started preparing tea. Kippers Ok for you said Donald, Fine said Malcolm. Donald was warming to the lad all the time, and he could see as the lad sat on the settee he had a fair pair of thighs disappearing up the kilt. He saw Donald looking at his thighs and explained he played Rugby for the Uni for four years. He told Malcolm more about him self and how he had lost his wife and felt the shop was getting too much for him. Id have possibly sold up if you hadn't come along , but then who would want to live out here, Its perfect said Malcolm, you wont think that when we are snowed up in the winter lol . Time came for them to bid goodnight and Malcolm went up to his room, Donald made sure all was locked up and then followed, as he reached the top of the stairs, he noticed Malcolms door open and the lad standing with his back to him naked gathering a towel to go in the bathroom, Oh sorry said Malcolm I always sleep naked, that's fine said Donald only us two here, Donald felt a strange feeling in his penis, something he hadn't felt for a while, Effie had been ill for two years before she died, so it was at least six years since Donald had had sex. Here he was feeling horny looking at an handsome fit guy with a lovely body and lovely personality, had fate given him a chance to find love again, perhaps he was dreaming but his cock was rising to the occasion, he decided he d wank, something he hadn't done for ages. (to be continued)