Author's note:
I wrote this story for Kaye, a friend I met through writing my stories.
She asked me how far I'd be willing to go in punishing a willing woman. What my extreme was in hurting someone.
It wasn't the easiest question for me, since I've never considered myself an outright sadist. I've always been more attracted to the control aspect of BDSM.
Hurting a woman is an exciting fantasy for me though, provided she wants to be hurt. Those last five words are crucial.
I wrote what she requested of me, how I would punish someone if she made me furious, which wouldn't be easy. I don't anger quickly.
I hope you enjoy my foray into pain play.
C&D
***
Liz's phone rang, and she shifted the shopping bag in her hand to pick up. Anthony's voice blasted at her through the speaker.
'I just picked Jeannie up from the fucking police station! She nearly got run over, Liz! Where are you right now?'
A ball of dread sunk in Liz's stomach as she said, "At the mall."
Anthony sucked in a sharp breath and held it for a long, tense moment before he said 'The mall.'
"I'm sorry, Sir."
'No you're not. Don't bother coming home, I can't see you right now. I'll call you when I'm ready.'
The connection died, and Liz redialed Anthony's number right away, but he didn't answer her call. She tried again with the same result. What now? Did she go home anyway? She'd never heard him that angry. Fuck, she'd messed up bad.
And what about Jeannie? How did she even end up on the street? She'd closed the door behind her after Jeannie fell asleep, she should've been out for hours. Was it because she'd dropped keys? Maybe the clang woke Jeannie up. Damn it. Why'd she have to go out? What if a car hit her?
Tears sprang in Liz's eyes just thinking about never seeing that goofy little face again. Whenever she was sad, Jeannie would smile and push her little tongue through the hole where her front teeth would grow soon. That always cheered her up.
Anthony was right to be angry. She wouldn't go home, not until he called, and she'd take his punishment, no matter what it was.
***
Liz's hand itched to grab her phone and dial Anthony's number again, but she fought the urge down. She hadn't heard from him in three days, and her nerves were shot. Why so long? She'd barely slept, tossing and turning in her old bed at her parents' place. What was Anthony thinking?
Her phone rang, and Liz snatched it up. Anthony.
"I'm so sorry, Sir!"
'I don't want to hear it. Get over here.'
"Yes, Sir."
The connection died, and Liz pushed her phone against her chest. She could go home, but at what cost? She didn't have time to think about it, she had to get ready. Freed from her anxious wait, Liz jumped up and hit the shower.
She'd already laid out her outfit. All new clothes, she didn't have anything to wear besides the stuff she'd bought at the mall. New underwear too, hopefully he'd like it. She took extra care styling her hair and putting on makeup, not too sexy, but still attractive. One last look in the mirror and Liz saw a calmer, more feminine version of herself reflected back at her. She could do this.
***
Liz rang Anthony's bell and pulled her neckline a little further down. Anything would help right now. Anthony opened the door and looked down at his watch. "How long does it take to get here from your parents', Liz?"
"Ten minutes, Sir."
"And how long ago did I call you?"
"An hour, Sir. I'm sorry, I had to get ready."
"I can tell." He jerked his thumb over his shoulder. "Go scrub your face in the bathroom. Lose your clothes and knot your hair. You have five minutes."
"Sir?"
"Now."
Anthony moved to the side so she could pass, and Liz hurried to the bathroom, her shoulders slumped. She didn't have time for anything but a quick scrub and a simple knot. The confident, sexy Liz vanished from the mirror, replaced by the nervous wreck she'd been for the past three days. She hurried back to Anthony, naked, not even in heels. He stood waiting for her at the bottom of the stairs, and she lowered her head as she stood before him. "I'm sorry, Sir."
"Not a word, Liz. Open your mouth."
"Sir, can I please --"
"No. Do as you're told."
Defeated, Liz opened her mouth and whimpered when Anthony filled it with a large gag that would muffle her cries of pain as it stretched her jaws. Liz closed her eyes as the strap locked behind her head, fighting the sudden shiver of fear at losing her voice, but they flicked open again when she heard mooing.
Anthony had a little plastic cow in his hand, one of Jeannie's favorite toys. It had a button to make it moo and introduce itself as Bella the cow. Anthony said, "This is your way out, your safe word. Press it, and you give up."
Liz had never before seen the look in Anthony's eyes as he said that. Calm yet furious, like he wanted her to fail. Had he ever showed her real angry before this? Maybe he hadn't, but he was now, and she'd suffer for it. She'd take it though, she cared for Jeannie, and she'd prove it to him. Liz nodded and took the toy from Anthony's hands.
"Get on your knees."
Liz sunk to her knees and crawled after Anthony, careful not to set off the toy. Anthony stopped in front of the coffee and grabbed Liz's knot. He dragged her forward until she was face to face with the implements of her punishment. She knew them all, and they hurt. A thrill of fear coursed through her body as she ran her eyes across Anthony's selection.
Part of her longed to look up, to plead in whatever way she could to not have to go through this, but Anthony's grip on her was too strong. "Stay like that."