We were awoken by a car honk.
"Who might that be?" mistress said.
I stared at her. She was like a princess. Straight out of bed and still gorgeous. Her hair was slightly messy, but as beautiful as the autumn forest, which was barely touched by the winter snow of her pale skin. Noticing me she said with a smile:
"Oh, stop lusting over me and get yourself together."
We went outside and saw miss Becky sitting on one of the chairs on the table. She smiled at us and then mistress went to her first and spoke:
"Oh! Becky, nice to see you as always. Would you like some tea or coffee?"
"Same goes for me and I would like coffee. Thank you!"
Mistress looked at me and said:
"Well, slave, go and make us some coffee. And don't make us wait too long. Make yourself what you want as well."
"Of course, my mistress. Please excuse me, lovely goddesses."
Giving them a bow, I went inside to make us all coffee.
"So, Becky, how are you?" Emily spoke.
"Very good love. And I see I don't need to ask how you are doing. You're practically glowing. Did the kid work his charm on you." she said and let out a little laugh.
"Oh, shut up!" there was a pause and Emily added: "Well, maybe a little."
"Well, this kid is times better than that phony idiot. By the way, I heard they have released him a few weeks back."
"I know, but can we not talk about that?"
"Of course love, I'm sorry I didn't want to bring you any bad memories. I was just concerned that he might have tried to contact you. You know he is not right in the head."
"It's ok I know, but I can't just pretend like nothing happened. Also, he has a restraining order and is not allowed anywhere near me."
"That is true maybe I am overreacting. On the bright side, all this has lead you to this unrefined diamond." Becky smiled.
"Yeah, you're right. I don't want him to know about it, so don't mention it in front of him."
"Of course love, let's change the theme now."
Coming back with the coffee, I put the three cups on the table, and went back inside to get the sugar and milk. After I brought everything, I went to sit at mistress's side.
"No!" she stopped me. "Get on your knees on the floor I want to pet you."
"If you wish it, it shall be done."
I got down on my knees next to her and she started running her finger over my hair, petting me, and turned towards miss Becky.
Rebbecca spoke:
"So, I want to invite you to my villa, it's a few miles away and is near a lake. It is rather lovely there. I have already gotten everything needed I just need you to agree to come."
"Sure, why not? Let's do that. I would like a change of scenery. What about you pet? Would you like to come with us?" mistress said.
"If you wish me to, I would love to come, because I wouldn't be able to serve you directly if I wasn't there. " I said.
"Well, nicely said pet. I already know you place me on pedestal, but it is always good to hear it."
She gave me a smile, and my heart skipped a beat.
When we had finished our coffee, Rebbecca said that we should meet here in an hour or an hour and a half.
We agreed, and mistress sent me home to pack my stuff. When I got home, I put some clothes in a duffle bag and on my way back I called mom telling her I was going away with mistress for a few days. Well, of course I couldn't say mistress, so I said that I was going with Emily and Rebbecca to her villa for a few days. I asked if she would be fine on her own and if she needed me to get something done or bought. She said she was fine, and I didn't need to worry about her. I went to my room and got some clothes from the wardrobe, threw them in a duffle bag and then went on my way.
When I got in front of the gate, there was another car. A blue Mitsubishi Evo 10, I saw mistress and miss Becky arguing with some blonde dude in a black costume. He wasn't buffed up, but he wasn't that skinny either. I hurried towards them, dropping my duffle bag on the floor, concerned that something may have happened to mistress and miss Becky. Getting closer, I could now hear them.
"You thought you can get away from me?" the man said in a loud voice.
Becky spoke saying:
"You idiot how dare you show your face, don't even think of getting close to her."
"Leave us alone, Rebbecca. This doesn't concern you."
Mistress spoke in a calm tone:
"Steve, you are not wanted here, you are also forbidden from getting near me. Leave before I call the cops."
"Are you threatening me?" he retorted in a hoarse voice.
He then lifted his right arm and clenched his fist. I knew what was coming. Running towards them, I got there just intime and grabbed him by his biceps. He then stopped turned around me and said:
"Who do you think you are, you stupid kid? Do you have a death wish?"
It wasn't my first fight. So I can't say I was surprised when he threw his hand and me and I dodged backwards, so that he missed his hit.
"Leave him alone!" mistress said. And tried to go at him, but Becky pulled her back.
He swung at me; I moved my body a little to the right, making him miss and taking the opportunity I landed a hit. I then punched him a second time in the right cheek and he fell to the ground. He got up and charged at me like a wild boar while trying to throw a punch at me. I deflected his punch with the palm of my left hand and lead it sideways, while moving slightly to the right with my body. He fell to the ground again.
"Oh! you're going to pay about that!" he said, seemingly angry, and then pulled a knife on me. He went for the lower part of my abdomen and tried to stab me in the gut, but I grabbed him by the wrist, stopping him a few inches from it. Pulling his hand towards my left side, I lead it behind me and hit him in the face with the elbow of my right hand. He dropped the knife and made a few steps backwards, lightly stunned from the hit I had landed. Then when he regained his balance, he charged again, screaming and cursing. I thought he let his emotions get the best of him, which was an idiotic thing one could do. It made him predictable. He threw his fist at me; I parried it with my palm yet again and punched him with all my might in the face again. He then fell flat to the ground and didn't get up. I hurried and turned around to check on mistress and miss Becky. I was so concerned and it showed on my face, so I spoke before even realising it:
"Mistress, Miss Becky, are you ok?" I was so scared that something might have happened to them. What if I was late? What if he had done something to them? But, miss Becky spoke and alleviated my concerns.
"We're fine, pet. And good job you're quite the fighter."
Mistress just stood there silently.
I was so scared for both of them. But I was also wondering. Could this be the person who hurt my mistress? But now wasn't the time for such stuff. It was time to reassure them that everything will be fine. To fix the cracks in the wall, he may have left. Before even realising it I hugged mistress and said:
"Everything will be fine, mistress. I won't ever let anyone hurt you." I pulled her even closer.
We just stood like that for a few seconds until she spoke:
"I know John. I'm fine now. You can let go now."
I didn't want to let her go. I was scared that something might happen to her. So pulled in by my thought, I didn't even notice I was still holding her in my arms until she spoke again and snapped me from the trance I was in:
"I appreciate your concern, John, but let go. You're crashing me." she said through a little laugh at the end of the sentence.
I immediately let her go and looked her in the eyes.
"I'm alright. Don't worry." she said and then looked at him. There was nothing in her eyes. It was like she looked at a speck of dust. Like she didn't even consider him as anything. Then miss Becky spoke:
"I have called the cops. They are on their way. No need to worry."
"Good. Thank you!" I said and went to grab some rope while not letting them out of my eyesight. I came back within seconds and tied the unconscious man with his arms behind his back and his legs by his knees and ankles.
Then went back to mistress and said:
"May I bring you something, mistress?"
"No, I am fine." she looked at me and smiled, but I saw the concern on her face. She continued saying. "Also, I am the one who should ask you, since this is kind of my fault. Are you alright, John?"
She was thinking of me, even though she was the one who looked like she had seen a ghost. It almost brought me to tears. Her concern for me was bigger than that for herself. Of course, it was the same way for me. I spoke fast, wanting to assure her I was fine and also I was going to be there for her.
"I am totally fine, mistress. I appreciate your concern, but don't beat yourself over it. It isn't your fault in the slightest. I would have done so again and again and would not hastate to do it a million more times. You are very important to me and I would never let any harm fall upon you. Even if the entire world is against you, I will always be on your side."
"You're as charming as always, even in a situation like that. Thank you, John."
Miss Becky came and told us she had called the cops and that they would be here shortly and then said:
"Now we really need the change in scenery. Am I right?"
"Yeah." we both said almost at the same time and then laughed.
After a few minutes, the cops came. There was also an ambulance. The doctors wanted to check me, but I insisted they check up on mistress and miss Becky first. Once the doctors had examined them they went back to me, but apart from a minor bruise or two there was nothing serious. In the meantime, the police took the man into custody and assured us we won't be seeing him for a long time, because he had violated his restraining order. After the cops took him away, we went with them so we could testify against him. This took more time than I thought it would, but after a few hours we were heading back. Miss Becky spoke, breaking the silence: