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Mornings have never been my thing; waking up before 10 am should be against the law, in my opinion. But politicians don't listen to me, so why would the sun? At almost 7 am, the intense beams begin to peek into my large bay window. I used to have black-out curtains until Ben took them down as he was an early riser and liked to look out on my garden while the sun came up.
The bay window in my bedroom was something out of a romance novel; it protruded out, giving space for a small bench that allowed me to read while also having the full sun and garden surround me. I had several different types of bird feeders that always caused chaos as the squirrels tried to nab a bite of their food.
Just when I'm starting to fall back to sleep, hiding under the covers, thinking about what book I was going to read next when the alarm goes off. I reach through the blankets to shut it off when my backup alarm in the bathroom goes off. It would continue to get louder until I turned it off. I curse the sun for being up so early and try to devise a plan to put the curtains back up to at least give me a few extra peaceful minutes in the morning.
My third alarm goes off as I grudgingly accept that it is time to face the world. Sigh, this one, at least, was playing music instead of the most annoying sound in the world. I turn off the second alarm in the bathroom and wonder where my tool kit is, as a hammer would solve some of this for me.
Yawning, I turned on the shower and waited impatiently for the hot water to kick in. Those minutes felt like they dragged on forever as I stared at myself in the full-length mirror hanging on the wall.
Standing just over 5'8", I have always been on the taller side; peaking at this height at 11, my parents wondered how much taller I would get, but I stopped growing, thankfully. Being so tall and young has always given me a complex as the boys were under 5 feet during this time, so I felt like a giant. Even now, nearing my twenty-ninth birthday, I still can't shake this obsession with my height. I'm stuck on this trivial thing that shouldn't matter at all. 5'8" wasn't too tall, right?
Trying to get over my height issue, I look at my reddish-brown, almost maroon hair that falls past my shoulders. At one time, it used to go past my tailbone, but I found that with my extra circulatory activities, it would often get in the way of chains, straps, and other fun things.
Continuing to look at myself, I see the eternity collar snugly encircling my next, resembling a tight choker. When Ben returned from his travels a year and a half ago, he secured it around my neck. A tiny screw clasped it shut so only he could remove it with a unique tool. It was now a permanent fixture that I hope is never taken off me.
Continuing to smile at the collar, I take note of my fair, pale skin, knowing that even a mere glance from the sun would turn me from pink to lobster in a heartbeat. Sunscreen becomes my best friend, my saving grace, as I quickly burn without a healthy amount of it. I was so happy when I found some Korean sunscreen that felt like lotion instead of the greasy stuff that is so popular in the States.
I move on to my physique, where my petite breasts catch my attention. Their small size has always been a source of self-consciousness, as I barely fill an A-cup, but the nipple rings make them look cute, so they have that going for them. Speaking of my physique, I have been blessed never to be heavy or thin; my DNA helps me stay at a healthy weight without much effort. I say a small prayer that never changes.
My gaze travels downward, and there it is--a custom-made chastity belt crafted from leather and steel. Its polished surface reflecting the light, with a sturdy lock ensuring its permanence. Adjusting to the daily wear of the chastity belt took time, but now it has become a routine. However, I have the privilege of temporary respite on weekends, granted under strict permission and supervision. The tight bands encircling my waist hold it securely in place, effectively preventing any form of self-pleasure. I try to think back to the days before wearing it when I could touch myself whenever I wanted and like it better like this, as it kept me in a state of near horniness as the act of denial turned out to be a turn-on for me.
The shower is finely lava hot, the only temperature a shower should be. I step in, allowing the near-burning water to cascade over me, enveloping me in pure bliss. I indulge in the simple pleasure of washing my hair, feeling the lather as it cleanses my strands. Today I decided to use my coconut conditioner, which makes me think of the beach. Wishing I could be under an umbrella on the hot sand instead of staring at a computer screen all day.
Knowing the beach was not in the cards today, I finished washing my hair, savoring my daydream of ocean waves. Grabbing my goat milk soap bar, my personal favorite, which leaves my skin feeling soft and smooth. I grab my fluffy loofa and create a rich lather to shroud myself in bubbles.
Sometimes, I catch a reflection in the corner of my eye and can't help but give a small, hopeful smile to the camera mounted there. Ben had them installed throughout the house when he was stranded in Europe during the pandemic, a way for him to be close and see me at all times, even from afar.
Once my shower is complete, I dry myself off, wrapping the towel around me and folding a corner into itself so it doesn't fall off. I brush my teeth and look at the clock to see how much time I have left until Ben calls. He calls every morning to check in on me and help me decide what to wear for the day. Once dry, I apply lotion as far under the high-waisted belt as my fingertips can reach; being chafed was always put a damper on any activity.
A minute before eight, a text message arrives.