I arrived home that night at 10:43PM. I had been out at a local bar visiting with a friend who was celebrating his birthday and the launch of an exciting new business venture.
I walked inside with a smile on my face, excited to be home. "Magen, I'm home!" I greeted her with.
"Welcome home Alex, I'm glad you're back safely. However," she said with a look of disapproval, "You told me you'd be home by 10. I am very disappointed that you lost track of time. I cooked a nice dinner for us to both enjoy, and now it is ruined. You have displeased me greatly." She walked into the kitchen and signaled me to follow. "Are you hungry Alex? I made your favorite."
I nodded to her, "Yes mistress. I've been looking forward to having dinner with you. I'm starving!"
"Too bad Alex, the dog would be more appreciative of this food than you would be. You did not consider my feelings tonight, why should I consider yours?" She gazed straight into my soul with anger. "If you want this food you'll have to earn it. Get down on your knees."
I obliged and got down on my knees. "Mistress, I'm sorry I lost track of time. I did not mean to hurt your feelings."
"Alex, my feelings are fine. You are the one that's going to hurt tonight. You need to be taught a lesson. Hands behind your back. Now." She said, crouching down to peck her lips against mine. "How much did you have to drink tonight Alex? Your breath smells of alcohol."
I put my hands behind my back as instructed, "Four beers mistress. And one shot," I said reluctantly, "It was my friends birthday, I couldn't help myself."