Alex and Keli were quiet on the ride over to Martha's. Alex was thought he knew at least one of the people that Albert was referring to and Kelli was just plain nervous. They pulled up in front of the house. It looked like all the lights were on and there were about eight other cars there. Alex got out and came around to open Kelli's door. She stood up and smoothed her dress down.
"I'll be right beside you, don't worry." Alex said.
"I know, but I'm still a little scared."
"You're going to go in there and show them what a good slave you are and how well you've been trained. Just follow my lead and do what I tell you. You'll be fine."
Alex reached out to knock on the door. It was opened by a young woman, naked except for a collar and wrist cuffs. She smiled at Alex as she let them in. Alex smiled back and led Kelli to the living room. There were several small groups of people clustered together. They all looked up as Alex and Kelli entered and most called out a greeting.
Martha was sitting in her usual spot hold sway over her own group. She blew them a kiss and resumed her conversation. Kelli saw Robert walking around in his leather shorts and smiled at him. He nodded to her and said something to one of the women carrying trays of drinks and hors d'oeuvres. A few minutes later she approached them with drinks.
Kelli sipped at her wine and scanned the room. She recognized some people from the club, but there were others she had never seen before. A woman in a low-cut red leather dress walked up to Alex and kissed him on the cheek.
"Darling, it's been ages! How are you?"
"Hi Erica, I'm good."
"So, I heard about your new slave. This must be her? She is lovely. We were beginning to think you would never find someone."
"Really? And who is we?" Alex wasn't smiling.
"Oh darling, don't be that way. You know how we talk. If there's a bit of gossip to be had we'll chew it up and spit it out." Erica waved her hand dismissively.
"Alright," Alex relaxed a little, "then this is my slave, Kelli. Kelli this is an old friend, Mistress Erica."
Kelli kept her eyes down and did a bit of a curtsy. Mistress Erica laughed and then tilted Kelli's head up so she could look into her eyes. Kelli looked away, not sure what she should do.
"My, my! She is young! But then, that is how you like them isn't it?" She asked Alex.
"Age is never a factor with me, you know that Erica."
"How long has she been in training?"
"About three months. If you'll excuse me, Martha apparently needs my attention."
Erica pouted briefly and then laughed, "Fine! I'm quite sure I'll see more of you later!"
Alex took Kelli by the hand and threaded his way over to Martha. She looked at Kelli and patted the empty space beside her. Kelli looked up at Alex, who nodded. Kelli sat.
"You look fantastic! Are you enjoying yourself?" Martha asked.
"Yes, thank you."
"I'm glad." She put her hand on Kelli's thigh. Just then Albert came in the room. Alex saw him and turned to go to him, but turned back to Martha first.
"Can I leave Kelli with you for a few minutes?" He asked.
"Of course you can!" Martha grinned.
He quickly walked off. Kelli was disappointed that he didn't take her with him. After all, they were talking about her. She sighed and tuned back into the conversation going on around her.
Albert nodded at Alex and jerked his head toward the hallway. They walked over there out of ear shot. Albert spoke quietly and quickly to Alex. Alex nodded and said something back. Kelli was watching their faces intently and didn't hear Martha's next question.
"I beg your pardon?" Kelli said.
"Yes you will." Martha replied.
"I will what Mistress Martha?"
"You will beg, my dear!" Martha laughed.
Kelli wasn't sure if or how she was supposed to respond to that. She stayed silent and watched as Alex began to make his way back over to them. He had a grim look on his face. He took Kelli by the hand and took her with him into the dining room where a buffet was set up. Albert was loading up a plate as they walked in.
"Albert, tell Kelli what you told me."
"Well, it seems there's not one but two people who seem to have their sights trained on you Kelli. I'm not sure exactly how or why they're working together, well, I think I know why, but anyway. I am sure of one thing though, they mean to harm or discredit you or Alex in some way." Albert popped a meatball in his mouth and chewed vigorously.
"Do you know who they are?" Kelli asked.
"Yes, I do, but I'm not telling you because I want you to act as normal as possible. I'm sure they mean to do something this evening and I mean to catch them in the act. Don't worry, not only is Alex keeping an eye on you but myself and two colleagues are also watching out for you. Just act as normal as possible."
"Normal? I'm supposed to act normal? How is that supposed to happen?" Kelli voice was pitched.
Alex wrapped an arm around her. "Listen Kel, nothing is going to happen without one of us seeing. You're going to have to trust us."
"I do trust you." Kelli said, her big brown eyes wide, "It's everyone else I don't trust."
Just then a soft gong rang out and everyone began to gather in the foyer. Martha spoke up, "If I could have everyone's attention! We are going to start the nights entertainment with a display of Japanese rope bondage. My friend Eunah just returned from a trip to the orient and is happy to share what she learned."
An unassuming woman stepped forward and smiled. She gestured and a beautiful woman in a burgundy kimono stepped forward. At a sign from Eunah the woman dropped her robe and stood naked before the crowd. She had a beautiful body, large breasts, a slim waist and lovely legs. Eunah opened up a bag that was sitting next to her and brought out several lengths of hemp rope. There was music playing in the background as she began to bind her submissive using intricate knotting techniques.
Robert approached Alex and Kelli. "I'm sorry to bother you, Master Alex, but I wonder if I could borrow Kelli for a moment?"
Alex looked displeased, "Why?"
"I have a surprise for my Mistress and I was really hoping that Kelli could help me out, but it's okay if you say no." Robert held up his hands.
"What kind of surprise and why do you need my slave?" Alex didn't look quite so fierce.
"I, well, I bought a pony out fit and I want to put it on and surprise my Mistress with it. I want Kelli to be the one to lead me out in it because Mistress really has a thing for her and I thought it would be really hot." Robert stood with his eyes cast down.
"I don't know. I don't think it's a good idea. Can you find someone else?"
"Oh I'm sure I can, Master Alex. It's just that Keli was my first choice. I would have called you to set it up, but it just came in the mail this afternoon. My apologies for disturbing you." Robert turned to walk away.
Alex looked at Kelli. Kelli bit her lip. Robert had been nothing but kind to her. The least she could do was help him out. She nodded at Alex.
"Hold up, Robert. Where is this going to take place?" Alex asked.
"Out in the garden after in about an hour. The gong will ring and everyone will be invited out back and then Kelli will lead me out and I will prance in full pony gear up to my Mistress. Kelli will curtsy and hand over the reins to her and then return to you. I need some assistance with the head gear and thought she could also help me with that, Sir."
"Alright. I'll allow it. Take care that no harm comes to her." Alex planned on keeping his eye on Kelli the whole time.
"Thank you, Master Alex! Come on, Kelli, before he changes his mind." Robert took Kelli by the hand and led her back to the kitchen area.
It was very busy back there with the catering staff and the wait staff. Kelli didn't know how they were going to get Robert dressed, but he led her through the controlled chaos to a closed door. The door led to a large garage. As she followed Robert into the garage someone grabbed her from behind and pressed a cloth over her face. Everything went dark.
***
Kelli woke to find herself cradled in Alex's arms. His brow was furrowed with worry as her eyes fluttered open. She felt woozy, but she managed to focus on him.
"Kelli? You're alright, I've got you. You're safe." Alex's words tumbled out of his mouth.
He had followed discreetly behind them through the house and into the kitchen. He had seen the door to the garage open and he pushed past the caterers. He came in just as a woman was putting the cloth over Kelli's mouth.
He knocked her out of the way and caught Kelli as she fell. Then Albert stepped out from behind one of the cars. He had been recording everything on video with his phone. Alex looked to see who the woman was, it was Linda.
"What the hell is going on?" Alex barked. Linda scuttled away from him and Robert just stood there with his head hanging.
Albert answered him, "I'm sorry to say it was as I expected. Robert and Linda have been working together to sabotage your relationship."
