I first saw her at a rather boring party hosted by a friend of a friend. She was a brunette of middle height. Judging by her dress, her body was firm with reasonable breasts. I first noticed her hair which was more than shoulder length and shone with health. She appeared to be alone. I went over and starting talking to her. I quickly established that she was acquainted with our host and had been asked at the last minute. She was also bored, not knowing anybody else.
As we talked, I noticed that she constantly implied fault in herself. When she dropped a crisp, she apologised for being clumsy, as she did when she split some wine. I gradually came to the conclusion that she was an unconscious submissive. As I was attracted to her anyway, I decided to test my theory. When we finished our drinks, I suggested that she got refills, asking for a whisky for myself and told her to get herself a white wine (until then she had been drinking weak vodka and tonic). She went off to get them without any protest. Good.
When she returned with the suggested drinks, she offered mine with a slight dip or curtsy, saying "your drink, sir, as ordered."
As she took a sip from her drink, I spoke "I did not say you could drink." She looked up quickly and stepped back, then came forward and lowered her drink, looking at me with a questioning expression. "You may drink." I said, after sipping my drink. She took a small drink, hesitantly.
She stood for a moment and then started to speak "er.. ."
"Be silent for the moment, I wish to look." I said in a quiet but firm voice. She heard me but no one else. I did not want any interruptions at this point. I stepped to one side nearer the window, moving away from the others and indicated with my head that she should follow. She did, after a small hesitation.
" I believe that we may be suited." I put my glass down. "Come with me and have lunch. We can talk in peace then." I moved towards the hallway. As I passed her, I put my hand on her arm and turned her towards the door. "Did you bring a coat?" I inquired as we reached the hallway.
"No."
"Let's go then." I propelled her through the front doorway and called farewell to my friend who was standing in the hallway chatting to a guest. I had parked my car on the street to avoid being blocked in the driveway. I opened the passenger door, ushered her in and walked around to the driving door.
As we drove off, she wriggled and said "where are you taking me?"
"To a small restaurant I know, where we won't be disturbed. But first I need to buy something."
"what?"
"You will see. Now be quiet please, while I drive." I was very pleased with her reaction so far. She was responding like a submissive. I had not given any forceful orders yet, nor any which could provoke a strong reaction but she had unconsciously obeyed without any hesitation. Any non-submissive would have refused to follow me out or, at least, argued before agreeing. The week-end could be very promising and it was still early Friday afternoon.
We pulled into the local shopping centre car park and I led the way into the pet shop. It was a large store and I had difficulty at first identifying the shelves I wanted. I then saw the display of dog collars and leads and led her over to them. Without any explanation, I started to examine the collars. "Do you like black or brown leather? Or perhaps a metal one?"
Without thinking, she said "black is my favourite."
"Black it is then but I think a wide one, at least two inches, with plenty of studs." I rooted through them and pulled one out. "This looks just right and it should be long enough, it's fourteen inches long. Perhaps a matching lead?" I found one. I then went to the engraving machine and engraved a tag with 'please ring my owner at' and my telephone number and then turned to the cash desk "I'll just pay for these and then we'll eat."
As we returned to the car, she spoke "why the collar?".