The following morning, shortly after breakfast, I got a text from Marilyn. "You were 100 percent right-last night was awesome," she said.
I smiled to myself and replied, "You can fill me in on the details later. It can get even better if you want it to, my dear sister-in-law."
I went out to the patio to smoke my morning cigar. Jason, kneeling, presented me with the humidor and I chose a Padron No. 4 Anniversary, my current favorite in large cigars. I ignited it and took a few delicious puffs, blowing the smoke into Jason's face. As he was naked, it was easy to see his cock straining against the cage.
"Get me my coffee, Jason. And a piece of dark chocolate."
"Yes Mistress."
No sooner had he left, when the phone rang. It was Lillie.
"Aunt Alexis, I just want to tell you how much fun I had yesterday. I have decided that I will be buying my own humidor and cigars today. My mom just agreed to go in half with me, which I absolutely can't believe. She looks happier today than I've seen her in ages."
I smiled, knowingly.
"I will need your advice about what kinds of cigars to buy. Do you have any recommendations?"
Jason returned with my coffee and I instructed him to go in the house and begin his chores.
"Well, Lillie, it's a matter of personal taste, and tastes evolve over time. The cigars you smoked yesterday were Arturo Fuente Opus Xs, Jason's favorites. I have several brands that I am trying, but my new favorite is a rather large Padron. I'm smoking one as we speak. If I were you, I would buy a variety of sticks, see what kinds you prefer, and then go from there."
"I have another question, "Aunt Alexis. You don't have to answer if you don't want to, because it's kind of personal."
"Ask me anything, dearie, that's what aunts are for."
"I was wondering ... "
"Go on Lillie."
"Let me just spit it out. It seemed to me yesterday that Uncle Jason was almost like your servant, totally under your control. I got to thinking about it when I remembered you talking about cigars giving women power and men, er, liking it."
In my head, I saw a picture of Lillie reddening at this point.
"Lillie, I'm sure that you just heard me give your uncle his instructions. He is very obedient now. I have completely transformed him from his previous existence as a selfish slob. We are both very happy with our new relationship, and I am convinced that women can really take control of any man, if they make it happen. Nietsche called it 'the will to power'."
"Aunt Alexis, I think I'll be coming to you for advice often, and it won't just be about cigars. You are becoming kind of a role model to me."
I took a deep drag from my cigar as I pondered the implications of this. Yes, I decided, I would be glad to be a role model for young women, especially my niece. Blowing out a large plume of smoke, I replied, "I am honored, Lillie. We can talk anytime you want to."
I placed my cigar between my lips and let it dangle as I took small puffs.
Several hours later, after I had inspected Jason's housework and given my approval, I was about to go out shopping for clothes when Marilyn appeared at the front door. I told Jason to go upstairs and put some clothes on and then to remain in the bedroom on his knees until I summoned him. After he rose the stairs, I opened the door.
"Come in Marilyn, I'm so happy to see you."
"Not as much as I am to see you, Alexis. You wouldn't believe last night."