VIC

Rating: Soft

Opening. The twilight years - it’s time to play

Vic was married at age 22 to a gorgeous girl: Juliette. They grew up in New Norway - a small country town in the province of Alberta Canada. Both their parents were farmers and so they had known each other from around age 8 when Juliette’s family purchased property in the area as she started going to the local school that Vic attended.

They struck up a more solid bond the day Vic asked Juliette to their final year school formal. As they did in those days Vic had to ask Juliette’s Dad, Mr Rutherford, for approval. He said yes and Vic’s Dad agreed to drive them both to the formal and back home. Juliette looked amazing and the night was a massive success.

Vic and Juliette were child-hood sweet hearts. Throughout their teenage years they hung out down at the dam with the crew. The boys would back their trucks toward the water’s edge, light a camp fire and drink beers until early morning hours. Inevitably everyone would sleep in the back of truck tray and Vic and Juliette were no different: they were good days.

At the ripe age of 22 they were married. Not a massive wedding but big enough for a country town. They had two children Samantha and Jack, who in turn had four grandchildren between them: Mavis, Leah, Ashley and Tom.

After 10 years of marriage Vic secured a promotion. He was a farm insurance broker, but head office were keen for him to take on a regional oversight position so offered him a General Manager role. It was a big step; the pay was great and the kids would be able to broaden their horizon. So they said yes.

Fast forward another 30 years and Juliette was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 62. It was an horrendous time for everyone. The saddest part was that Juliette only lived for six months after the original diagnosis. The whole scenario rocked Vic to the core. But as they chatted one day on the porch, Juliette made Vic promise her something:

Juliette: “Vic we’ve been married since we were 22 and best friends for longer.

“You need to promise me something.”

Vic: “What’s that love?”

Juliette: “Don’t give up living once I’m not around.

“I want you to promise me you’ll meet other women.

“I really want you to enjoy your life. You’ve given me so much, but I’d be upset if you didn’t at least play up a little.”

With that they had a cry and a hug and Vic made the promise.

Fast forward five years and Vic is now 67. He hasn’t dated for that entire period. Sure he’s had plenty of opportunities to do so. He plays lawn bowls, heads to the tavern weekly, plays golf and certainly gets the odd offer or two, but has always said no. But things are about to change. Samantha, Vic’s daughter, has always been aware of the promise her Dad made her Mum; her Mum made Samantha ensure Vic went through with it. And for the last twelve months Samantha has been banging on about it and it looks like Vic is now ready to move on.

One thing you realise in life is that sexual desire for many doesn’t stop as you get older. For some it actually heightens. And Vic is on a mission: to live his life as he promised, by having some fun.

So with the help of Samantha he joins an online dating site specifically designed for those in their twilight years. He pay’s his monthly subscription fee and off he goes. Samantha leaves it with him and yet within 24 hours Vic has matched with 25 women from the age of 61 through to 70. And guess what:

Vic: ‘Oh my goodness.

‘I had no idea there were so many beautiful women out there.

‘And to make things easier: so many of them are widowed. Now that certainly makes it easier.

‘Time to have some fun old fella.’

And with that Vic right swipes on almost every match. He’s got the time to chat and he can certainly navigate his way around the App.

Vic’s journey is a journey filled with passion and yes, you bet ya, a hell of a lot of naughty. Vic enters a new world; a world he didn’t appreciate let alone expect. But so much is about to change. Boundaries will be challenged and new adventures sought and found. Will he find love, or will he just be happy to ‘play’? Only time will tell but for now: it’s time for Vic to play.