I grazed through my first couple of classes in a bit of a daze. I didn't not pay attention, but I was certain I had missed a few things that I would regret later. I just didn't have the capacity to not anticipate handing over my NDA slash employment contract in a few hours. Although there were only a few pieces of paper to all of it, the weight of it felt like a hardback encyclopedia in my bag. When I finally got to Browning's class, my hands weren't the only things damp on my body.
I picked the same seat I had sat in previously, thankful for the fake feeling of an easy escape to the door. Although today, there wasn't a single part of me that was thinking of leaving this room. The energy in the classroom was attentive and slightly strained, her command of the room was intimidating, even as most of us were in the final stages of getting our degree. It was a little refreshing to see the effect she had on some of the more established and confident students. She imbued the sense of a level playing field for everyone. We were all equally insubstantial to her experience and knowledge, and she made sure we all knew it.
As the class ended and people started shuffling their way out, I slowly pulled out the NDA from my bag, my hand shaking a little. But I wasn't scared. I walked towards the desk with papers in hand, and my head high. I knew this is what I wanted, potential career be damned, I wanted to feel her fire again. She sat down at her desk, leaning back and crossing her legs displaying her thighs as my eyes wandered over them unashamed. She leaned on the side of one armrest, a predatory smile on her face as just one finger rested on her temple. I swallowed, hard, twice.
She held her other hand out to me, and I had to lean quite a ways over the desk to put the papers in her hand, the position highlighting my chest as her eyes took notice. I flushed a little then, I don't think her attention would ever lose its power over me. She slowly took the papers, flipped to the back to find my signature and list of personal preferences.
"Snowman?" she asked, raising an eyebrow. I could only nod in anticipation. She tossed the papers on the desk as if they didn't hold the weight I had been giving them all day. She leaned on the desk now and linked her fingers together. She licked her lips and a visible tremor went through my body.
"There is still a lot of work to be done on the club before it opens, but I have a feeling, you, are going to be a part of its success. I can't wait to show you all of the, perks, being an employee has," she looked me up and down. "I took the liberty of looking up your class schedule and building a work schedule around them," she stood now, and walked over to my side of the desk. I swallowed again, her simple proximity had my blood boiling. She stood in front of me now, close, but still not close enough. She smiled encouragingly at me, it was genuine, reaching her eyes, and my heart fluttered.
"You know, I did a little research on you, Jessica. You are quite the student, I think you have a bright future as a lawyer, or in, other, occupations," her eyes roamed over my body again. I pursed my lips before licking them. She met my eyes now with a serious look and her jaw flexed. "The choice is always yours. Don't ever forget that, or your safeword. The NDA and employment contract are binding to the rules, but not your participation. What we do at the club is very," she searched for a word, "intense, and you need to remember you can exit from the arrangement at any time, with no consequence to your education or grades. OK?" All I could do was slowly nod, not totally certain what kind of things I was about to be involved with.
"Jessica, I need you to tell me you understand," she raised her eyebrows at me. I swallowed.
"I understand Professor," I concluded. She stood tall in front of me now, the corners of her mouth tugged upwards but didn't quite smile.
"When you are working for me, you call me Mistress, when we are in class or on campus Professor will suffice. I think you will be useful working in the club before it opens given your work history. I will email you a work schedule now. There is still a lot of setting up that needs to be done and I'm working against the clock. You can help get the bar set up, clean up after the construction workers, and help run errands or whatever else I need. Do you have any questions?" her excitement was evident now. She seemed to genuinely want me on board which excited me. I was contemplating everything she said for a moment.
"What do you mean with with my work history?" I wondered. She almost laughed at me but held it back trying not to offend me.
"Darling, everyone involved with the club goes through quite an extensive portfolio. The FBI itself would be jealous of what my team can dig up on a person. Safety is a priority, I'm sure you will understand why soon enough. Any other questions?" she seemed to dangle that tidbit for me.
I gripped my bag too tightly now and slowly shook my head. She raised both of her eyebrows and cocked her head at me. I swallowed.
"No, I don't have any questions right now," I remembered her telling me to use my words earlier and she seemed to be delighted that I had paid attention. She smiled again and ran one single finger down my cheek to my chin.
"Very well, you may go now," she concluded.