My heart was broken- I, was broken. And stunned. I was in as much disbelief as anyone else could be. How could I feel so upset losing a man whom I had never met, never heard his voice, never touched or felt his flesh on mine? You could say that we had only emailed and chatted online, but that wouldn't even come close to what transpired between us.
I opened my soul to him...my guts... desires, and needs. He brought me to a height of arousal that I had never experienced before...ever. He gave me tasks which I obeyed to the letter. I sent him pictures of myself in various clothes, adorned with what he desired. He asked me to confess very intimate sexual experiences of mine that I had never shared with anyone else, and I did.
All willingly of course. He never forced me, threatened me, tied me up (although that would be fun) - I couldn't do his tasks fast enough. I had no one to blame for the misery I felt, but myself. I didn't blame him at all.
"Jen, let's go out for a drink tonight. Come on- I need one too, me and hubby are fighting and I need to get out," Ronnie offered.
"Sure, yes, I would love that!" I said, so relieved that I could see her, tonight of all nights.
I arrived at her house, and she was almost done primping. "Don't you want to wear something more slutty?" Ronnie asked. I had to laugh, and felt like we were back in college, right before heading to a club to pick up.
I poured my heart out to her over shots of tequila. She was the only one I had confided in about Michael, and totally understood my dilemma.
"Jen, the very thing that frustrates you about him is the very thing that attracted you in the first place. His confidence, elusiveness... He will never be able to satisfy you. If you want this dom/sub relationship, then go local. Find it close to you and explore it."
I knew she was right, I wanted and needed more than what Michael could give me. But I couldn't really conceive of a real life affair with someone new. It seemed sordid and vile to me. And where would that leave me in the end?
"And what if Michael ever came to New York and asked to meet me?" I asked her.
"I'd drive you," she said without missing a beat.
The next few days, the tears became less and less. I never tried to contact him again and deleted my profile on the chat site- it was too painful for me to see him. I explored the web for BDSM sites to learn more about what had happened and to try to fill the empty hole inside me. After awhile though, the chat site beckoned me again. It had been harmless fun and there was some pleasure in it. One day I had logged on, and Michael was online in the chat room. My heart was racing! I wondered what he thought of me now. Did he care? Or could he care less? I could have logged off, went to another room, but I steeled myself to stay, for obvious reasons.
"Hi Petite," he called out immediately.
Ohhh....my God! What was I going to do? I sat there motionless, except for my hands, unable to keep my fingers quiet. Well, I didn't want to be rude and ignore him; it's only common courtesy to say hello. Maybe he is just being friendly.
"Hi." I said cautiously.
"You look great." he said.
"Thank you."
"Private chat?" he asked.
I was silent.
"You're tempted, I know." he added.
I gasped, unable to believe how confident he was, after all this time! But my heart was beating like a drum; my face on fire. Nothing had changed. He still made me weak...I wanted him now just as much as before.
"Do it." he demanded. "Now."
"Why should I?" I asked.
"If you don't, you'll never find out." he replied, dangling the carrot in front of me.
Unbelievable the way he could get me....! He was playing with me, and seemed to be thoroughly enjoying making me squirm.
The voice inside pleaded, "Don't- don't do it! Don't give in to him!"
My body defied it, as I helplessly watched my fingers click on his name to chat.
"Hello." I said, trying to keep myself devoid of emotion.
"Private room- Michael. Password- Yours." he said, demanding that I make a private room. Whenever we had gone into a private room where only he could see me, he was the one who chose the name and password, usually referencing what was going on at the time. The names that he had chosen now were not lost on me one bit. I could not bring myself to disobey.
We started chatting privately...I was very feeling very reserved; cold. He was relaxed and in control. After a few pleasantries, he asked if I wanted to play. Play?? As though nothing had ever happened?!
"No, I can't." I said.
"Why not?"
"Because....!" I shot back, my anger going from low simmer to a boiling frenzy,"I can't just start taking my clothes off for you?! I haven't talked to you in months! There are plenty of naked women on here that you can watch!"
"They're dull."
"You released me," I reminded him.
"And now I'm back." he said smugly.
I couldn't help but nervously smile, feeling both astounded by his confidence and direct approach as well as feeling completely intoxicated, which was slowly melting my icy interior.
"You seem so cold..." I pouted, starting to turn into a little girl, trying to illicit some affection from him.
"I only give you what you need. Admit it...You need a firm hand."
"I do, but I like when you're sweet as well."
"Should I lick your pussy and lovingly bring you to orgasm?" he asked, his voice heavy with sarcasm.
"With everything that happened...you left....Did you even miss chatting with me?!" I scoffed.
"Of course. Do you know what kind of passion it takes? How much emotional energy you expel with that kind of intensity?" he countered.
"Yes, I understand... It was very intense....and likely to implode." I said in agreement, my anger deflating.
"Exactly. I'm a Dom and we have to make decisions. That's the decision I made."
"Well, I have been chatting to other Doms, too."
"I'm glad you found something to amuse yourself with," he chuckled, not the least bit threatened. Did I really think I could make him jealous?
"It helps me...to be able to deal with you. I'm not as connected to you as I once was." The funny thing about that statement is that I actually believed it for a second.
"That may be true.....unless you submit to me."
I paused... I didn't want to say yes, but I didn't want to say no either. I didn't like it this way.
"Unless you can't handle it." he added.
The knife went in deeply then- Michael totally unruffled by the whole situation, and willing to toss me aside again without a thought.
"I can handle it just..Fine!" I retorted back to him, almost sounding like an indignant three year old.