Miranda had finally quit her job after six years as a financial planner. It paid well and she had enjoyed it, but it wasn't her passion. Her dream job had always been cooking.
In the short term, she had set up a small catering business. There were a few clients arranged during the initial stages; friends, family, and former co-workers.
Long term, she had a solid business plan. Eventually, she wanted her own restaurant. She already knew someone, a long time friend, who was willing to lease his property to her at a discount price in a few years.
As Miranda was out having a walk in a nearby park, she sat down on a bench and leisurely checked her phone for messages. There was one heading that grabbed her attention.
The email was entitled:
Urgent! Need Catering!!!
Hi Miranda,
This is Jenny Crossman. I was your finance client several months ago. I'm sure you remember me and Richard.
Anyway, you obviously know about what we do and our lifestyle. We're getting married and unfortunately the lead chef for our food catering was in a small accident and is unable to tend to our wedding, which is next Sunday.
I hear you do catering now and that you're very talented. Can you handle a wedding on short notice?
Since you know our lifestyle, you can expect that this wedding will have D/s themes and also CMNF. We understand if you wish to decline because of these conditions, but we hope you can keep an open mind for us.
We expect around 50 guests and we'll pay you $10,000 for a full course meal for everyone, and we expect you to present it per the rules of our wedding.
Please think it over and text me!!!
Jenny
She had no idea what any of the shorthand slang meant, but she didn't think it was important. After all, what's the worst it could mean? The financial numbers and big opportunity left her smiling.
She remembered the couple well. Back when she was a financial planner, she had helped Jenny and Richard use a rather large inheritance to start a series of bondage themed businesses. Miranda thought it was amusing that such an ordinary, middle-class couple would be interested in something like that.
Accepting this catering job was an easy decision. It paid extremely well. She loved weddings. And she thought they were an amazing couple. Being a professional, it would be easy for her to look passed the adult-themes.
She texted Jenny:
Hi. This is Miranda. Yes, of course I remember you. And yes, I'd love to cater your wedding. The short timeframe is no problem!
The message was sent and Miranda felt herself in a giddy mood. Suddenly things were looking good. Step by step.
A text came in return:
Thx!!! Can we meet at my home tomorrow? The wedding will be on our property. I'll show you around and provide details. You're a lifesaver!
They continued texting back and forth, sorting out the small details. Then it was unofficially confirmed. Miranda had the job and it made her smile.
***
The ranch-style property was a thirty-minute drive away from the city. When she was parking her car in the driveway of the property, she saw Jenny coming out to greet her.
They smiled and hugged. It had been over a year since they last saw each other. Miranda congratulated Jenny on the wedding and they made other small talk.
Then came a tour of the ranch-style property where the wedding would be held. At first glance, it looked like the home of an average couple.
Upon closer look, there were eye-catching things. In the living room, there were pictures of the happy couple posing together in skimpy outfits, with broad smiles on their faces. There were whips and crops displayed on different mantles. There were also a few bondage rooms, but Miranda wasn't interested in seeing those. What was private, stayed private so far as she was concerned.
The important things were the large hall, which would be used for the banquet, and the kitchen nearby.
"You don't have to worry about the staff," Jenny explained, as they toured the dining hall. "We have plenty of female volunteers, who are regulars at our business. They'll be helping to serve and prepare the food."
"Naked?" Miranda asked, a playful smile on her lips with an eyebrow raised.
Jenny smiled. "I know, I know. Weird, right? But it's a lifestyle that many people secretly enjoy. Who knows, maybe you'll fall in love with it? We can even give you free services."
"I appreciate the offer, but no thanks. I'm far too bland for that."
"Most of our clients are 'bland' on the surface. But everyone has a dirty side. That's what makes it so fun."
"I'll stick with cooking," Miranda winked.
"Speaking of which, I've heard your specialties through a mutual friend, but there's no time for a taste test. I trust that you're a great cook."
"I'm not a traditional culinary chef by any means, but I've been cooking my whole life. That comes with having a long lineage of Italian and French family members. Holidays are always the best."
Jenny nodded, liking what she was hearing. "Italian and French food? I love the sound of that."
"Shall we create a menu?"
"I trust your judgment," Jenny insisted. "All we need are a few courses for about 50 people, which includes our staff. And we'd need an assortment of desserts, particularly liquidy desserts like cream, fruit syrup, and chocolate syrup. You can guess why."
There was a playful innuendo in Jenny's tone and both women nearly blushed over it.
"Sounds like it'll be a fun, non-conventional, wedding," Miranda noted.
"Oh yes. Exactly what we all want. Now we need to discuss your part."
"Great."
"We'll need you to bring the food early. It can be reheated here, no problem. But after the wedding, when the food is served, you're expected to present the food, per the rules of the wedding."
Miranda raised an eyebrow. "Excuse me?"
"You'll have to present it naked and in submission, like I mentioned in the email."
Miranda's heart nearly skipped and she felt everything come crashing down. Suddenly her dream job was turning into a nightmare.
"I didn't think that was part of the deal," Miranda said calmly.
Jenny cupped her own mouth briefly. "Oh my god, I'm so sorry. Did you understand the terminology I used in the email? I typed it so fast; I was in such a hurry. I assumed you understood it."
"Well, is there any way around this? Maybe you can present the meals, or a friend of yours can do it."
Jenny slowly shook her head. "It's the rule to have the head chef present everything. That's how it works for these types of weddings. I mean, why do you think we're paying so much?"
"Oh my goodness," Miranda sighed. "I deeply, deeply apologize. I'm sorry Jenny, but I have to..."
"Wait, before you reject this deal, I want you to think about it."
"Jenny, I..."
"Please," Jenny interrupted again. "Give it a night. Think it over. At this stage, it's nearly impossible to find another caterer in time for the wedding. And I really like you. Richard adores you, too. You'll be a great fit for our wedding."
"I doubt I'll change my mind."
"Honestly, as a bondage-enthusiast and former psychologist, I think there's still hope for you. When you helped us establish our businesses, it seemed like you had a curious eye towards everything."
Miranda nearly laughed. "Jenny, that was my job. I'm always that way towards clients."
"Did you know how many people in finance, real estate, and law, had turned us down because of the nature of our business?"
"A few, I'd imagine."
"A ton," Jenny said. "And when I was explaining the details of our wedding just now, there was this playful, girlish expression on your face."
"What are you saying?"
"That somewhere, deep down, this excites you. Come on, there's something about this that grabs your attention."
Miranda hesitated and paused. "I guess there's some truth to that. It's been sort of a fantasy of mine for a while, long before I met you."
"And what would that fantasy be?" Jenny smiled.
"Well... you know... I don't want to say it. But you get what I'm talking about. I've always been a people-person and I love serving."
"Perfect! We can't have this wedding without you," Jenny proclaimed.
"Now you're just putting me on a guilt trip."
"Pressuring you to do something is the last thing I'd ever want. I know it's a major thing for someone like you. How about this? I'll send you some material to review tonight. Then after you spend some time with it, email me and let me know your decision. I'll accept whatever you decide."
"What if I turn down the offer?"
Jenny shrugged. "Then we'll just have to order a bunch of Chinese food from the nearest restaurant for our banquet."
"Oh god. Send me the material. I'll think it over."
"I have a great feeling about this."
The funny thing was, Miranda did too.