"Are you sure you want this?"
I sleepily turn my head to look you in the eye, your warm and tender hazel eyes. Even as I half-heartedly shake off the last vestiges of sleep, I melt into you as I caress the side of your face.
"Yes," I answer. We both know what we are talking about, we spent the night opening our souls wider than ever, discussing our needs...my needs, my desires. It's all in the open now.
"Are you scared?" You ask while stroking my hair and face.
"Yes." Words are not my strong suit. You're the talker, not me.
"And are you ready?"
I start to shake a little, my heart pounding.
"Yes."
Your deep voice seems to change slightly as you declare: "Then it begins now. There is a list on your bedside table. Complete it all in the next hour, then see me in the living room." You hesitate slightly before adding, "and you aren't to look at me or talk to me during this time. Do your best if you have questions. You will be punished if you don't meet my standards."
I shiver with fear and excitement at your last words. And start to pout as you abruptly turn over and leave the bed without kissing or snuggling. After you have left the room I take a moment to let it all sink in. I take a moment to wonder if I can do this. I question myself, my motives, my mind starts to turn to shame, guilt and loathing. The only thing that stops me from a full out rumination is the thought of your list.
I wonder what's on it, I think as I pick it up nervously. I am relieved to see that it's all very basic: get up, shower, brush teeth, etc. It's just a list of me getting up. I smile and calm down as I realize you carefully set me up to succeed for my first test. I do tense excitedly when I see that you have chosen what I'm going to wear, what lotion to use and how to style myself:
Black yoga pants, my red yoga top, black leather ballet slippers and mandarin orange lotion. You also want me to go without makeup and blow my hair dry simply. I wish it were more exciting, but get started to make sure I stay on track. I only have 48 minutes now.
I set my new egg timer for 15 minutes and get in the shower. I sigh as I can't take my usual long and luxurious shower so I get to work cleaning, shaving and softening myself for you. It excites me to think of this game actually happening. I'm just about done when the timer goes off. I finish up my shower and accomplish the rest of the list with just a few minutes to spare. I take a few breaths and walk into the living room, knowing that it's really about to start.
I sit next to you on the couch, carefully not looking at you. Only when the hour is actually up do you look at me, looking me over to make sure I've completed my first tasks. After you see that I have you start kissing me and telling me how good I've done. I melt at your praise as you pull me onto your lap, holding me in your arms, keeping me safe. You let me enjoy the moment and then sit me back so I can look at you.
"I am so proud of you," you begin. "Now I know you were probably hoping for a sexy little outfit and for it to be more exciting. But this is about what you need, not what you want. You can earn things like outfits and gifts as we complete this week of training, I've bought a few because I know how much you love them. But remember that our goal for this is to help you be a better person in the long run. And this week is to begin your submission to me."
There you said it. I am instantly filled with conflicting feelings at finally hearing the words spoken so plainly. I simply nod my head and continue looking into your eyes.
"You will begin by completing the list of chores on the counter. I have times for how long each should take and you can choose the order you complete them in. You'll keep a careful log of your time in your submission journal, noting the time you began and ended each task. Do not talk or look at me while you complete your tasks. You can sing and listen to music if you choose. I want you to try and do these tasks in a positive spirit. Think about how much you are going to please me by doing them. This should give you pleasure."
I try to suppress a groan at the thought of doing chores. I haven't always been lazy and it's one of the goals we decided on together. Still, I hate to hear it and can feel a part of me start to get grumpy. You see the change and make me look into your eyes.
"I love you," you say simply. "I need you to be better at some things and am willing to help you get there. So for now, do these things just to please me."
The directness and simplicity of your words cuts through my clouded thoughts and I relax again. Just do it to please him, I think, and forget the rest. I am instantly in a better state of mind and ready to make you proud.
I complete my chores, grateful that you didn't overload me with gross tasks. Still, by the end of it I'm tired and want to rest. After you inspect the list, making sure I did well and completed them in a timely manner, you shower me with praise and affection once again. By the end, I'm beaming and glowing with pride. I'm happy.
You then direct me to stretch my body out from top to toes, for at least half an hour, however I choose. You leave the room as you know I'm not ready to do that in front of you and I luxuriate in stretching out my hard-worked muscles. You then have me do some ballet, shower and freshen myself up again. This time, you have me remain naked.
I walk into the living room, feeling exposed. You take a few minutes to hold me, comforting me and praising me. I feel the horrid walls in my heart begin to crumble a little. I relax into you, finding surrender to be easy in that moment.
Then your voice changes and you command me to kneel at your feet with my head bowed. You slip a delicate leather collar around my neck. It's simple black, but soft and high quality. You tell me that later I can earn a better one, maybe even choose my next one.
My mind is reeling, this is it. You then proceed to put on matching ankle and wrist cuffs, though these are thicker for comfort. I shiver at the implications. Then you have me look up at you while you lay down the rules.
"Unless, you are told otherwise, you may look at me and look me in the eyes. At certain time sir when you displease me this will change so pay attention." So far so good.
"You may ask questions, but may not speak unnecessarily."
"How will I know if it's unnecessary?" I ask.
"That's up to me," you reply, abruptly moving on. "You may scream, cry, yell and moan at any time. This may not be easy."
I get chills at your words as you move on. "For the next three hours you are unequivocally mine. You have willingly placed yourself in my care and you will see this through. The goal for this is to begin breaking you so that we can build you back up better, together." Your voice softens at the last words.
"You will address me as master, sir or daddy. You are my pet." I nod in agreement, excited at the prospect.
"Stand." I gracefully rise to my feet, already in a different mindset. I never break eye contact, though it's not to challenge you. It's to seek comfort as I descend on what feels like a one way journey.
You take me by the hand and lead me to our room, telling me to follow you. I notice that you are taking great care to talk a lot, to avoid my mind returning to darker times when silence ruled my worst moments. I am grateful at the realization and take comfort in it.
At the door you have me pause, close my eyes and begin to breathe deeply. Using your powerful and sexy voice, you guide the timing of my breaths, gradually slowing them down and slowing my thoughts with them. After you judge me to be present and relaxed you attach a leash to my collar, have me get on all fours and crawl through the door. I maintain the pace of breathing you've set for me and crawl after you. It gives me peace and strength.