I pulled my hair over my shoulder to work conditioner into the ends. Long hair is such a nightmare to maintain. "Irena." I rubbed the ends between my hands. "He isn't my usual cup of tea, darling." I quickly twisted my mane into a knot, spearing it through with the ebony hair sticks I'd picked up in Thailand.
I listened as the voice on the other end of the line droned on. "Umhmm..." Leaning forward, I rubbed patchouli-scented baby oil into my newly waxed body. I glanced in the mirror and smiled. I was hairless from the chin down and the effect was startling. Oh yes, I was definitely pleased with myself.
I started when Irena raised her voice. "Yes, Rena. I'm still here. What?" Foregoing a bra and panties, I slipped into misty silk stockings, topping them off with a lacey garter belt. I tugged a short, moss colored lycra mini from my closet. I pulled it quickly over my naked body and slipped my bare feet into matching sandals with four-inch heels.
"Umm..." I outlined my lips in a deep claret, filing in their shape with a lip-tint a shade lighter on the top and a shade darker on the bottom. "Oh, don't worry. I can handle Drew." I traced the outline of my cats-green eyes with a kohl pencil, enhancing their almond shape. Carefully, I dusted on gold and autumn shadows before darkening in my winged brows. "Bring him if you like, darling. The guest pass is for you and as many friends as you care to bring."
Excited chatter emanated from the ear piece. "Hmm... well. I'm leaving shortly. Why don't you just meet me out front?"
The conversation ceased and I hung up the phone. Drew was coming tonight, eh? I winked at my reflection in the mirror. Perhaps the evening wouldn't be a total loss after all.
***
I pulled my Mercedes under the overhang. Pushing the door open, I stepped up and into the night. "Evening, Karl." I smiled, handing the keys to the valet.
His eyes roved over me and he winked as he took the keys from me. "Ma'am."
I wondered over to the entrance, calling greetings to the small groups of people scattered here and there on the sidewalk in front of the club. The doorman, Andres, welcomed me with a kiss. "Evening, Mistress. It's been a while since you've graced Xeros's doors."
I glanced around. "Mmm... I don't suppose my guests have arrived yet?" Andres opened the large, leather padded door. "They're in the anteroom, waiting."
I reached a hand up to his cheek, stroking softly. "Thank you, Andres." I licked my tongue across my lower lip. "Perhaps I'll call on you later."
I watched his eyes light up, his cheeks flush. "If Mistress calls, I will come."
"Umm..." I flicked his buttocks lightly with my fingertips before walking through the doorway. My smile grew. I could always count on Andres.
***
Irena stood when she spotted me. Her slight frame easy to spot in the center of the group of giant men surrounding her. "Phoenix!"
My hips swung as I walked towards them. I extended my hands, grasping her in hug. "Rena! It's good to see you." I shifted my attention to the men beside her. "Rena, you brought Gray." I winked at her. "How lovely! And Drew." I held a hand out to Drew. "I had my doubts whether Irena could convince you to come."
The taller man grasped my hand hesitantly. "Yeah, well. You know Rena." The smile he flashed was brief.
"Hmm, yes." I walked my hand up his cloth-covered chest.
Drew reached up to remove my hand from his chest. "If you don't mind..."
I stopped him with a sharp slap to his breast bone. "Oh, but I do mind." I raised a tawny eyebrow in his direction. "Perhaps Rena didn't cover the dress code here at Xeros?"
Gray blushed. "Uh, well. Yeah, she did but..."
"But, we didn't think she was serious." Stammered Drew.
I shifted my gaze to Rena. She cleared her throat and lowered her eyes to the floor. "I thought, since it was their first time, that..."
I reached a hand to the thick braid at the back of her head, digging my fingers into her scalp. She winced as I forced her to look up at me. "Even guests, my pet, must abide by the rules."
She swallowed hard. "Yes Mistress."
Shocked male eyes swung to me. I pointed towards a set of doors off to the side. "Changing room's through there, boys." I glanced downwards. "I'll let you keep the boots. For now." I slapped a hand roughly down on Rena's backside. "You've ten minutes, my pet. Don't..." I paused, looking down into her face, "keep me waiting."
I sauntered off smiling, completely confident in Rena's ability to get the men to do what I wanted.
***
It had been weeks since I'd last entered Xeros. I wondered through the glittering throng, stopping momentarily here and there to greet those I knew. I raised a hand in passing to Jean Paul--the owner of Xeros and the man who'd trained me to be the woman I am today. His slow smile told me how pleased he was to see me here. I noted his harem was rather small tonight, perhaps I'd invite him to join in the fun later.
An older man, forty something maybe, approached me as I settled at the bar. "Is there anything I can do for you, Mistress?"
I leaned back against the railing to get a better look at him. Though there were silver hairs at his temple, he was still well-toned, muscled and taut in all the right places. I smiled. "I appreciate the offer, but I believe I have sufficient company this evening." I glanced towards the door, noting Rena's approach. Ah, I was right. Both men followed behind her, dressed only in their boots.
The man in front of me watched, enviously, as Rena came up beside me and wrapped her arms around my waist. "Another time, perhaps, Mistress."
My mind dismissed him even before he walked off. Turning, I brought my hand up and under Rena's hair, reaching to remove the collar I knew she wore. "Perhaps, my pet, this might look better on him." I nodded to Gray.
Her jaw dropped. She flushed, dropping her eyes submissively. "Mistress, I don't know if I'm ready. I..."
I smiled. "Rena, darling. There's a time when a teacher must stand aside and let her pupil have free reign." I handed her a keycard. "Enjoy yourself."
Rena grinned and slipped the collar gently around Gray's neck. He was nervous, but more than willing I could tell. "Good evening, Mistress." She pushed Drew forward before turning to leave. "Be gentle with him, will you? He's untried."
I ran a finger over his pectoral muscles, watching the small bumps rise on his flesh in reaction. "Gentle, eh? Are you certain you want gentle?"
Drew swallowed nervously, watching Rena and Gray walk towards the stairs. "Umm, look. I'm really not sure that..."
I curled my hand possessively around his testicles. "Xeros is a bit much for a first-timer." I slid off the stool and, testicles still in hand, pulled him with me towards the toy room. "Come. Let's find you something interesting to play with."
He drew a tight breath. "Jesus, woman! Let go!"
I squeezed him gently as I tugged harder, urging him to follow willingly. "You may address me as Mistress or Ma'am while you're here."
I'm sure his mind simply boggled at the concept. I was, admittedly, at least a half-dozen years younger than he. "You're kidding?!? I..."
I squeezed his testicles tighter. "Mistress or Ma'am, if you please. I wouldn't want to have to punish you on your first night out."
Drew whimpered low in his throat. "Dear God. Mistress, please..."
"Good boy!" I let up on his testes. "Ahh, here we are! Diana, dear, I'm interested in a little something for my new pet." I eyed him up and down. He was tall, well over six feet. Thickly muscled but not burdensomely so. He worked out to stay in shape, not to build mass. "Hmm... perhaps something in leather?"
A tall willowy woman decked out in studded leather sauntered towards us. "Phoenix! I was wondering when I'd see you again!" She leaned in, kissing me full on the lips. She cuddled me against he, cupping my breast in her palm. "So." She licked her lips. "This is your new pet?"
I shrugged, pulling away from her. "Perhaps. I haven't truly decided yet."