Chapters 2 & 3 are slow for world-building.
The week passed in a whirlwind, with no specific text instructions regarding attire. I adorned myself with garter belts, each with matching bras, panties, and stockings. I carefully selected heels that matched my feisty mood. Unless I had a video call at work, I wore nothing else, keeping his buttoned shirt near me in case I did get a surprise call.
A message arrived from John, Ben's associate and best friend, informing me of his visit after lunchtime Friday. I promptly updated my work calendar, ensuring I would be unavailable for the latter half of the day. My position allowed me to flex my hours and days off as long as my work didn't suffer.
I swung by the salon Wednesday after work to get my hair trimmed and colored. My hair was thick and wild, so it took over an hour to tame the loose curls and get me back to the deep burgundy I preferred.
Thursday after work for a manicure and pedicure. I decided on a French ombrΓ© design on my nails and painted my toes a clean, crisp white. My favorite technician was off, so I had to remember to ask to keep my nails neatly trimmed as I didn't like them to get long.
Finally, Friday rolled around--the day I'd been eagerly waiting for. I was out of bed and showering before the first alarm went off. I wanted to leave right then to start the weekend. However, I had to make it through my appointment with John before I made the two-hour drive to see Ben.
I usually saw John every Saturday, so you would think seeing someone that often, you would be comfortable with them. Still, something about him made me feel a little uneasy, even though he seemed like a nice guy and had never given me a reason to feel unsure around him.
John was shorter than me; maybe 5'6"? He had no hair making me wonder if he was bald or preferred having no hair and shaving it all off. His most distinguishing feature was his bulging muscles and thick neck, which gave him a bulldog look. I've never met someone so physically intimidating and have such a brooding manner. On top of looking like someone that could rip you in two and barely break a sweat, John didn't talk; it had something to do with when he was a kid. If Ben knew more details, he didn't share them with me, and John certainly wasn't.