Scarlet woke up to a soft knock on the door. She took a second to realize where she was and what was happening. And after that second, a smile appeared on her lips.
"Come in." she said softly. There was a softness to her voice, but not so much as to make him feel too invited.
Joe entered the room, a tray in his hands, looking up at the clock that had just struck 7:01. He gulped. Scarlet watched him walk over to her and sat up erect in her place.
"What's wrong?" She followed his eyes to the clock, and thanked him inside her heart for bringing it to her notice.
"Ohh.. Joey boy's late! And look, by how much! Aww!" She faked a sorrowful expression and watched him bend down to set the tray before her. She grabbed his ear between her thumb and forefinger, yanked him down and twisted it just enough to exact a gasp from him. "7 sharp I said, didn't I?"
He quietly nodded. "I'm sorry Scar!"
She tilted her head. "I might have excused the little delay, but it seems like you're quickly forgetting everything I'm telling you! Looks like we'll have a good morning's fun today!" Her lips curled into a small smile.
"I've always known you to be a submissive little brat, but I didn't think you'd want the punishments THIS fast!" She looked at him, twisting his ear a little more, bringing him down to his knees.
"Crawl over to the wall, and stay facing me. When I finish my breakfast, you'll clean up the bed, take this all to the kitchen, and see me back here within 5 minutes. Is that clear?"
"Yes...M...Mistress.."
"Ooh, you're to embarrassed to say that, aren't you? Don't worry, we'll make it a habit so you grow a little more comfortable." Scarlet smiled softly. "Now on, whatever you say, add that word at the end. EVERY time. Is that clear?"
"Yes Mistress.."
"See, we're making progress already!" She left his ear and pushed him toward the wall. He crawled back and turned to watch her eat.
"Have you eaten anything since morning, Joe?" She turned to him.
"No, Mistress."
"Good. Take this!" She threw a couple pieces of toast and eggs before him. "Eat them off the floor, after you've made me some more. All this talking has really made all the food too cold."
She watched him struggle, but eat breakfast off the floor. She smiled to herself and got off the bed. "Clear everything and see me right here in FIVE minutes. Not a minute late!"
...
When Joe returned, he saw her waiting at the head of the bed, as if waiting for him.
"Come here, lie on the bed, face down."
He did as commanded. She tied his wrists to the two posts at the head of the bed, and his feet to the two at the foot. She had used his ties so expertly at it, he wondered if she had ever done it before.
