**
I had rejoined both Bella and Deidra for breakfast, both of which were excited about the news that I'd signed the contract, and was now officially to be known, formally called as 'Companion' Maringa, less formally of course as simply Maringa.
After we had eaten, they immediately showed me my new quarters, which they confided, Ted had had done in the event that I did indeed decide to come and live here. I knew of course they could have just as easily been prepared for someone other than myself, had I chosen not to, but it was obvious he'd had them decorated and modeled after some of my own tastes and preferences in color. Master, had indeed done his homework.
It was after that, that both Bella and Deidra began instructing me in what specific duties there were I might have, along with the "rules" of the house, once again reminding me of my less than authorative position here. Which included of course my limited contact with any of the Novices and Attendings, save for "asking" them...not "telling" them to help me out with something, or to get something for me should I not be able to do so for myself. Even then, they could only do so if they didn't have other more important or pressing duties they were currently involved with.
Even knowing this, I had no real intention of abusing my stay here, or in asking someone else to do anything for me, that I could obviously and just as easily do for myself. After that, it was a matter of wardrobe selections, an appointment back in the city for a beauty treatment, shopping, and of course fittings for what I learned would be "proper" and "appropriate attire" for my status, including a entirely new selection of lingerie and the like, which Ted had already chosen and selected for me.
The rest of the day was spent being pampered and prepped, constantly being taught, informed and reminded over and over again as to how I was to conduct myself at all times. And though there was a lot to remember, and do...it didn't seem that it would be all that difficult for me to live up to and remember.
"I will tell you this though," Bella said in a somewhat serious tone of voice. "Though I don't know the specifics of your agreement, or what you signed, I do know Ted," she said speaking less formally now that we were off and away from the estate, as well as not wanting to draw unnecessary attention towards us. "You can rest assured, he will test you, when you least expect it. In the beginning, it will no doubt be somewhat minor things, but he will test your compliance, your obedience, and your diligence in performing immediately, whatever it is that he asks you to do. I would warn you only in that if you don't, he may very well ask us...or do it himself, in performing whatever punishments as he sees fit. And whatever that may be...whatever he then requires of either Deidra or myself, we will do it, without holding back or taking it easy on you. Just so you know."
It was yet another warning, and a reminder of what I had gotten myself into. And yet, having considered and thought about it all very carefully over the past several days, I found myself anxiously curious, even excitedly nervous, looking forward to the new challenge. It was a time to test myself as well, to discover just who I was as a person. Where my own limitations were, where my own boundaries might be. As Maringa, I was about to find out.
**
If anything, I probably had it pretty easy as the next two days flew by, most of my day spent in relaxation, some reading and taking care of my own surroundings as I'd already determined I wasn't going to sit back and become a slob, or someone to be waited hand on foot on either. I joined Deidra and Bella for morning workouts, and looked forward to our daily late afternoon massage. In between that, they had other duties to attend and see to, none of which I was asked to participate in, or be a part of. And aside from a few occasional curious looks from time to time as I passed both Novices and Attendings in the hallway as they hurriedly scurried about on some matter, or some task they'd been given, no one seemed too upset that I was there.
"You ready for tonight?" Bella had asked me early that morning. I had of course been briefed on what to expect, which, as I understood it, would be a rather lavish party that was monthly given and held on the estate. One in which where there would be many influential friends, acquaintances, and clients, not to mention a few other important politicians as well. Most of which would prefer having their identities and names kept out of the papers. One of the strictest and most important rules, was strict confidentiality. A single infraction of that, was dealt with severely, and always, always ended up with immediate dismissal, no matter how minor the infraction might have been.
"As ready as I can be I guess," I responded, more than a little nervous still, at the role I'd be required to fill. Not to mention the certain knowledge that 'Master' could at any time during the course of the evening, test me...and no doubt probably would according to both Deidra and Bella, who'd indicated early on that he most likely would.
"Just do it!" Bella had said, "Immediately and efficiently, whatever it is that he asks you to do. Don't waste time thinking about why, or what...or anything. Just react, just respond, and just fulfill whatever requirement it is, no matter how big or how small it is. Do that, and you'll never have to worry about any punishments or recriminations in failing to do so," she'd further warned.
I had already set my mind to doing just that. Master had met with me briefly, shortly after I had signed the contract, reminding me of what agreements had been made, though also assuring me he wouldn't ask or ever require of me to do anything he knew...I would be uncomfortable in doing. Though he had also added, he felt like he knew where those limitations currently were, and would still even then, ask me to stretch a little on occasion when considering that.
Admittedly I wondered if I could...or would. And if this employment might indeed suddenly end almost far sooner than it had begun. The evening's festivities I now knew...would no doubt decide that one way or the other.
**
I knew that six Novices had been handpicked to serve refreshments throughout the evening. All of them to do so entirely in the nude. At no time where they to speak or utter a single word even when spoken to. All they were allowed to do was smile, nod heads, and go about the task of seeing to it that Master's guests were taken care of. If a certain amount of groping, fondling or touching came while doing that, then so be it. Every one of the Novices had been picked for that very reason, they all knew what to expect, having done this before. And everyone of them would earn a nice little stipend as well, which is also why some of the Novices where always more than a little disappointed when they learned they had not been chosen.
Attendings too would be there, also six of them. Though they would be free to mingle, to chat, and to otherwise entertain the guests in whatever fashion or manner they saw fit in doing so. Though not entirely nude, they were scantily dressed, easily accessible in many ways, but still had the options, if they chose to act upon them, in saying no to this or to that, if they chose to do so. As Bella had informed me earlier however, the more an Attending allowed herself to participate with the guests, the more she was also apt to make during the course of the evening. And with the exception of only one, the older woman I knew now as Marlene, they had all done this before too.
As for myself, Bella and Deidra, we too were all similarly dressed for the evening, though even then, my own gown was of a slightly different cut, and not as totally revealing as theirs were with the traditional very deep "V" in front that almost fully exposed their entire breasts, with just their nipples still being effectively hidden so as to not be fully exposed. And though we all wore the same deep rich color of red this evening, my own gown, though still low cut, felt almost confining to me in a way as I stood there looking at myself in the mirror just prior to going down to the main room.
As I soon after joined both Mistresses, the guests had already begun to arrive. Some I saw even then electing to wear simple masks over their faces, shielding and thus further protecting their identities. Such was the concern and fear of many who had perhaps come here to attend the party for the very first time. As Deidra had also informed me earlier, for the most part, the guests would eventually amuse themselves, or one another, with very little contact or requirement from us. She reminded me though, we too were free to amuse ourselves in whatever way we saw fit. The big difference between us and the Attendings being, we saw no reward, or benefit one way or the other in doing so. Ours was strictly a matter of choice and preference, which I greatly appreciated, though I kept firmly in the back of my mind, Master could make a demand of me at any time, and in that, I would really have no choice.
