Cathy O'Niel copyright 2006
I found myself pacing the house, furious. You were late. It just wasn't like you to not call or contact me online if you were going to be late. I vacillated between anger and concern, not knowing where you were or if something had happened.
I hear a car drive up, and I look out the window. It's you. I slump against the wall, not sure what I am feeling. Relief? Lust? Anger? I shudder from head to toe, thinking of what I would lose if I lost you. You are such a part of my heart, my soul, that it would be unbearable it you were not a part of my life.
You fling open the door and slam it shut. Your face is flushed and your chest is heaving. You quickly kneel at my feet, lowering your head to kiss the top of my foot. Your lips are soft and warm through the thin nylon thigh high stocking.
"I am so sorry, Ma'am. I wanted to surprise you with something and it took longer than I ever dreamed it would," you blurt out. You gaze up at me with tears shimmering in your eyes.
I hesitate, knowing that this is something we had discussed, that you are never, NEVER, to be late when you visit me. But the look on your face touches me so deep inside. My hand strokes your cheek lovingly, and I feel tears in my own eyes in response to yours.
How had this happened? How had you come to mean so much to me? When did my heart open itself to you so completely? As my fingertips traced along your jawline, I found myself smiling gently. But I knew that discipline had to be maintained, that you would expect it of me as your Mistress. I would administer your punishment before I allowed you to tell me what your surprise was.
I threaded my fingers through your hair, pulling you to me. I lean down and look into your eyes. "You know you must be punished, my pet?" I ask quietly.
Your eyes drop, and your shoulders slump forward. I can feel your hurt at my words. I know that when I am displeased with you it wounds your spirit. "Crawl to the bedroom, love," I command.
You obediently crawl towards the bed on your hands and knees. I watch you, loving the way your cheeks flex and roll as you crawl in front of me. I stand at the side of the bed. "Now, drop your pants below your hips, pet, and bend down, bracing your hands on the bed," I order in a harsh voice.
You comply. It forces your nice butt out for me, and I slide my hands over your cheeks once. I yank your jockey shorts down with one quick motion, and begin to spank you with my bare hand. Hard, fast slaps, one cheek then the other, alternating between them. Your skin rapidly turns pink, then red as I continue.
I stop briefly, asking, "You WILL NOT be late again, now will you, pet?"
"No, Ma'am," you whisper.
My hand soothes your burning hot bottom, sliding over it lovingly now. I lean down and press tender kisses over the hot flesh, and feel you shiver all over. "Sit on the bed," I tell you.
You sit on the bed, wincing as your bottom makes contact with the bedspread. I stand close, and your arms encircle my waist, your head leaning against my side. I feel you take a deep shuddery indrawn breath, your arms clutching at me. I stroke my hand down your back, then up, feeling your need for me like a tangible, living, breathing entity surrounding me.