"You're being sent to Mrs. Riker," she spoke softly. "You have exceeded your limit of infractions on your 'Q sheet' and the staff here at Britain Acres has deemed it necessary." Olga Swensen was a quiet mannered office attendant who gave employees their assignments. "You are to bring this form and give it to Mrs. Riker tomorrow morning promptly at 9:00 AM."
I had come to Britain Acres several months prior, and felt damn lucky to be hired on as a live-in groundskeeper and all-purpose 'fix it man'. I would mow and care for the extensive 2 acre lawn & garden, fix leaky faucets, electrical outlets, or any other problem which might arise. In return, I was given a moderate salary, daily meals at the commissary, and a small cottage as living quarters. This may sound a bit military or at the very least too regimented, but that was quite alright with me, considering that the entire staff was made up of women. Doctors, nurses, interns, trainers and therapists, all female. That fact alone was like a dream come true for me.
I was plenty lucky, that's for sure. All I had to do was keep up the garden, see to the furnace & electrical system, and maybe some sanding & painting now and then. The rest of the time I could spend in my room, go out walking, or just wander the grounds gazing in on activities. Or so I thought...
What I didn't realize was how serious they were about the 'Q sheet'. More or less a checklist itemizing rules, guidelines and instructions regarding daily procedure. It had things like: "Breakfast - 6:00 to 8:00 AM", "Uniform & Name-tag - Mandatory" and "Bedtime - 10:30 PM". I complied for the first few days, but after a while I started giving in to the frequent, pleasant encounters with the staff, not to mention the total pastoral atmosphere of the place. And so duties took a back seat to euphoria. I would stay up late surfing the internet, show up for breakfast well after 8:00, and the uniform didn't seem all that important, ofttimes I'd just wear my jeans & t-shirt while doing chores.
I didn't know that on each occasion I was getting a checkmark on my 'Q sheet'. Known as an "infraction". And that's why I found myself standing in front of Olga Swensen's desk, listening to her read me the law.
"...and before you go to see her, you'd better be sure you are clean from head to toe." she paused, then explained, "Mrs. Riker does not tolerate shabbiness."
With that, she handed me the form, directions to Mrs. Riker's office, and sent me to my cabin, reminding me to be on time.
I went to my quarters, made myself a light dinner from stuff I had saved in the fridge, and after relaxing a while, got ready for a nice hot bath. While soaking in the tub, I couldn't help but wonder what exactly was in store for me in the morning. Who was this Mrs. Riker? What was she going to do to me? Was I going to be punished? The more I thought about it, the more a strange feeling of dread came over me. After the bath I took a shower, then decided to stop thinking about it. After all, what could I do about it now? Right, nothing. So I set my alarm and went to bed hoping everything would be okay, and that tomorrow I'd be dealt with reasonably.
Morning came and for once I was at breakfast on time. Enjoyed the food as much as I could under the circumstances. Finishing up, I took out the envelope and looked at the papers for directions. The map showed her office to be around back of 'C' wing of the facility. About a seven minute walk from the commissary. "Good, I'll be early!" I thought to myself, maybe a point in my favor.
As I was walking, I took a look at my 'Q' sheet and to my complete distress, saw a box at the bottom labeled: Terminate Employment. Though the box was still unchecked, this alone was enough to strike total panic in my guts. "What would I do?" "Where would I go?" "Can't I at least explain?" These thoughts whirled in my head as I reached her office. Then to make matters worse, I saw the sign at the entrance: "Dr. Kelsey Riker - Corrections Administrator".
Trembling with a sinking, hopeless feeling, I pushed the heavy glass door open and went in. I was greeted by a rather voluptuous looking receptionist.
"Good morning, you must be the new handyman, Mr. Carstairs?"
"Yes that's right... I have a nine o'clock appointment." my throat was dry.
"Well you're early, but let me buzz Dr. Riker and see if she can take you now."
I waited restlessly, fidgeting until she put down the phone and said, "Yes, you may go right in."
I remember each step as if in slow motion as I pushed through another pair of glass doors and walked into her office. There she was. Sitting at a huge oaken desk, wearing fancy glasses with a chain, typing on a computer, and looking at the top of a stack of data sheets. She was typing so intensely I felt it'd be rude to interrupt. I stood there several minutes awkwardly, waiting for her to address me. Finally she reached a stopping point and looked up at me over her glasses.
"Mr. Carstairs?"
"Yes." I handed her the 'Q' sheet.
She looked it over very thoroughly, then swiveled her desk chair, crossed her legs while pondering a bit more. I took the opportunity to examine her physical features in detail.
She was middle aged, I'd say in her fifties, a bit overweight but strong, with dark hair and red lipstick. Good looking, but not glamorous. Attractive, but stern, proper, formal, and powerful like the school principal or a bank examiner.
She swiveled around again and began speaking, looking directly at me.
"Do you know why you're here?"
"Um, Miss Swensen said I have too many infractions."
She paused intently, then said, "Mmm Hmm... that's correct, Mr. Carstairs."
She had this piercing gaze that seemed to look right through me. I somehow knew there was no way to hide anything from this woman. I couldn't get away with anything. Sooner or later I'd have to come clean when faced with the likes of Mrs. Riker.
"You see, infractions are basically violations of trust. Think of them as behavioral indications that you don't respect our rules." she explained. "And you have so many... in fact, more than any employee in the history of the Britain Acres Institute!"
I was getting more uncomfortable by the second. The sinking dread feeling came back, full force.
"You have a decision to make, young man... And I want you to think it over very carefully before you give your final answer." She got up from her desk and, still talking, slowly walked around to stand in front of it, facing me.
"Now, I know you like working here." - pause, "And you should know we like having you." - she tilts her head, "You do a fine job... when you get around to it." - smiles, "It's just a shame you don't take us seriously. I mean, why would you incur so many infractions unless you didn't care?"
She started to pace back and forth as she continued. It was a lengthy speech detailing their rules & regulations, and how clear my violations were. During this, I was realizing I had almost no sexual attraction to her. Like someone who just does not trigger those responses. I've seen lots of grannies who I could get horny for, but this lady didn't even get my "little head's" attention. I wanted her to finish the lecture so I could make my decision and get out of there.
"So here are your choices: 1) We terminate your employment and find someone else to live here as groundskeeper. and 2) You accept the rules and agree to a program of correctional discipline." she watched me as she let it sink in. "The program consists mainly of disciplinary spankings... 'corporal punishment' if you will."
I couldn't believe what I was hearing. The two worst choices I could imagine.
"The punishments will always be conducted in an expedient manner. Each session will consist primarily of old fashioned over-the-knee bare bottomed spanking, using hand, paddle, and brush."
My dread was now going further, forcing the realization that I would have to agree to number two. Being terminated was not an option, I simply had nowhere to go.
As if she was reading my thoughts, she continued, "And I want you to fully understand, if you choose number two, the spankings will hurt... a lot. That's the whole purpose." She came closer, "Yes dear boy, I spank hard, I love to spank, and I'm good at it."
"Oh no," I thought to myself, "I'm gonna be spanked by a woman I'm not even hot for."
"I've been Corrections Administrator at this institute for over 15 years, and I'm very proficient at dealing out punishment." She folded her arms and leaned back against the desk. "I truly enjoy my work, and over the years have become a consummate spanker."
"I know what I'm doing, have a good sense of the 'threshold' of pain, and I can promise you there will be pain, but never will there be serious injury. No blood, no permanent bruises, ever."