Edited by Rosmarina (whose advice and assistance are much appreciated)
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== Chapter 13 ==
I was still sitting on the floor by the bed and Chloe propped up some pillows in the bed so she could sit up. I always enjoyed serving her, but we hadn't spoken much as we sipped our coffee. Finally Chloe spoke.
"I've been thinking," she said with a faraway look on her face. "Everything we talked about last night has played over and over in my head since I woke up this morning and it means a lot to me that you told me how you felt and also listened to my feelings." Her eyes looked directly into mine and then Chloe said that she really needed some time to consider her position. "That doesn't mean I've made my mind up one way or the other," she added, "but I know that I really need to go over all that we've discussed so far and come to some conclusion."
I told her that Master wanted her to think about everything very carefully before she reached any decision and that he was well aware of just how important a decision this was for her.
My friend smiled when I mentioned Master. I knew she had a lot of respect for him and I thought she might want to talk with him before making her decision. Well, that was really up to her, so I didn't say anything.
I knew from our conversation last night that Chloe had some work to be finished off by the the end of today. She always did a lot of thinking while she was working as some of her work was very routine and ideal for letting the mind wander. After all I'd said last night, I knew it was best to give her some time to herself to think things through. I had already offered to go home to my Master if she needed to work and I repeated my offer saying that I'd like to return to him later this morning, if she would allow it.
"As much as I enjoy having you around, little slut, I really do need to get some work done," Chloe replied. "And I definitely need some time to think about what I want to do."
So it was agreed.
With that decision made and our coffee finished we got up and showered. I was gently rubbing Chloe dry with a bath towel when she looked down at me and said, "It's about time you put some clothes on, cunt. Seeing you naked all the time is very distracting for me!" She told me to go and get some clothes from her closet.
This time she allowed me to choose whatever I wished since I was not going to be on display for her pleasure. "Just take whatever you want," she said. "I really need to get back to work and I have some big decisions to make so I can't go on fucking around with you, much as I enjoy doing that."
I put on a skirt and blouse that were not too revealing knowing that later I would have to go home on my own and without my friend around to protect me.
I was glad she'd mentioned thinking about the rest of her life. I could see that Chloe was very much aware of the need to make a final decision about whether she would become Master's slave, but I knew I had to leave that decision up to her. After breakfast I asked Chloe if she would brush my hair before I left as I always enjoyed having her do that for me. It was a ritual we had shared for many years.
While she brushed my hair Chloe told me, "One of the most attractive things about the idea of becoming Master's slave is that I know I would have you groveling at my feet. It would be so delicious being able to torment you and humiliate you even more than I've been able to before." Even as a slave she knew that I would have to submit to her at times and inflicting cruelty and degradation on me under Master's direction was something I was sure she would very much enjoy.
I could feel myself getting wet again but I thought it was best not to allow things to get out of hand since I had to leave soon and Chloe needed a clear head to work and to think. As soon as she'd finished brushing my hair I told her that I'd better go or that I'd end up taking up even more of her day. I really meant that I longed for her to push me to my knees and make me lick her cunt until my face was covered with her juices, but I didn't say that.
I hated to leave my friend, but I knew it had to be. At least for now.
I phoned Master and told him I would be back soon, then I went to the door and waited for Chloe to open it for me. We looked at each other for a long time, then we both laughed and with a few kisses I was on my way back to Master. It was yet another beautiful sunny day so I took the opportunity to enjoy my walk. It was quite a distance to Master's house but after all I'd been through recently and everything I'd discussed with my friend in the last few days I had a lot to think about.
It was really lovely strolling along enjoying the warm sun and my mind was very fully occupied with my thoughts. I was now more hopeful than ever that Chloe would become Master's slave as I could sense that she was gradually coming to accept this as a realistic option. I was also aware she was still struggling with conflicting emotions and was a little scared by the prospect. With many such thoughts swimming around in my head I hardly noticed anything around me during the whole time I walked back home.
Just as well that no one decided to kidnap the pretty girl wandering along the streets in such a preoccupied state as I would never have known what was happening until it was too late!
When I finally reached Master's house I rang the bell, knelt at the door and waited for him to open it. Soon the door opened and Master's boots were before me. Without looking up I licked and kissed them, then crawled inside. It felt kind of strange to be back home, even though it was less than three days that I'd been away. I immediately undressed as was required, and my collar was put around my neck. I was so happy to be collared and naked again and sitting at Master's feet where I belonged. It was always a great comfort to be back in my place and to feel his protection and control.