He tells her to get her most revealing dress on, the one she never wore that lives in the back of her closet. She thinks it shows entirely too much cleavage and leg for someone her age, especially now that it's her birthday and she is officially a year older.
It fits. Amazing feat really, since she bought it years ago. She sees him come up behind her in the mirror and sets a new necklace around her neck. It's only when he's doing the clasp that she notices that this is more than just a necklace. This is a collar. The lock rests back on her neck, the front of the necklace a sparkly silver heart. He looks at her in the mirror with a soft look and say, "Happy birthday baby. Do you like it?"
"It's perfect, Sir" she replies. She can't stop staring at the sparkle and thinking about how long he must have been holding onto this. Was it days? Weeks? There are so many questions swirling in her mind, she can't help but go quiet and melty, leaning back into him for a little support.
He hugs her and keeps her steady, just like always. She hears a click and opens her eyes to see that he just took a mirror selfie of them. He smiles at her surprised face and whispers in her ear, "This is partially why I wanted you in this dress baby. You look amazing. Are you ready? Big night planned".
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The waiter comes to the table before she's had a chance to decide what she wants for dinner. Her eyes flit over the menu trying to hurry up and decide while her sir tells the waiter what he wants. He chose the restaurant ahead of time, so he already knew what he was going to order. The pressure is on, and just then the waiter walks away. Her mouth hangs open, eyebrows drawn together. He chuckles a little and asks, "were you too focused again? I ordered for you. It's okay. Relax. Deep breath in", he pauses for her and continues "deep breath out... I've got you tonight. I'm making the decisions. You just need to enjoy your night. Big plans, remember? This is part one".
She relaxes in her chair, gradually getting more used to having this much skin exposed. Her sir looks too pleased for her to be self-conscious. The small smirk as he openly checks her out from across the table is the best relaxation technique she could ever think up, but she isn't about to let him know how easily he affects her.
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He takes her hand as they leave the restaurant. She is so happy. It's been a perfect night. She feels sexy. There's a sparkly collar around her neck that means everything to her. She belongs now. There is no question of whether he is keeping her or not. She is his. He is hers. This is the best night ever. Nothing can beat the feeling of security and joy.
She notices he's not taking the normal route back home. He is driving further into the city. She shoots him a look he can barely see in the dark of the car. He notices and gives her a raised eyebrow. "Do you have something you want to say, Trouble? That look you're giving me says you don't trust in The Plan. Don't think just cause it's dark that I can't see."
She blushes hard and turns her face back to the road, waiting patiently to see what's next on The Plan.
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They pull up in front of the hotel and she feels her heart start to race. "You didn't think this was just a dinner date, did you? On the night you get collared? Silly little toy" he smirks again and helps her to stand just outside the car. With the door shielding them on one side, he bends down and drags her panties off, shoving them in his pocket. She gasps and closes her legs quickly, looking around to see if anyone saw him and stage whispers, "WHAT THE HECK?! We are in PUBLIC!"