"So that thing with Tabby was weird, huh?" I said as we walked to the parking garage about a mile away. It was a beautiful night.
"She's always weird. No way I was ever going to let her near you. I arranged this to teach you a lesson. Never disregard your instincts when it comes to people, not even if you think it will please me. Your only experience with this has been with me, so you don't know how bad it can be with the wrong person."
"You're right, I was just thinking..."
He finishes my thought, "...that she fit the basic criteria of being an experienced Domme who was clearly sexually attracted to you, familiar with some of our less conventional kinks, and safe and sane, albeit a total bitch?"
"Well...yeah." I smile and shake my head, marveling for the millionth time on how well he understands me.
"There is so much more to it than that" he says. "When I found that Helga to play with us a couple of months ago, it was after screening out lots of others. That scenario never would have worked with a different type of woman. It had to be someone who would not only be into the activities I had planned, but also emotionally detached, or you'd never be able to let go. If you were going to be able to tolerate anyone, it would have to be the stoic ice queen. And even then, I wasn't sure it was going to work with her."
"It almost didn't," I say.
Helga. The mention of her name brings back the rush of pushing my limits like never before. As painfully jealous as I was watching him fuck her, and I was, seeing her with my Sir showed me it was possible to submit without an emotional or mental connection beyond the evening. Without that experience, I wouldn't have the courage to try to do this for him now.
"Besides", he says, getting back to Tabby, "we'll be seeing her from time to time, so I thought it wouldn't be a bad idea to take her down a peg or two in front of you, even things up so to speak."
"Wait...what? Why are we going to be seeing her again?"
"Work functions, schmooze parties, publishing events...that kind of thing."
"Oh, right. You know I hate those things, so that's more of a 'you'll be seeing her' than 'we'll be seeing her' thing. But I really appreciate the gesture."
"Hmm. We'll see." I've since learned when he's non-committal it usually means I won't be getting my way too much longer.
He takes my hand and we talk about the beautiful Victorian homes on this street. Sir told me once how unusual they were in that they have full basements, almost unheard of in the area.
Abruptly changing the subject, he asks, "If I had wanted you to do this with her, would you have?"
"Of course."
He looks slightly surprised. "That would be a nightmare for you."
"Agreed. But if you'll recall, I didn't promise to submit to you as long as it's fun, convenient and my idea. I promised to submit to you to the best of my ability, and that's what I've done. That sounds self-sacrificing, but it's not. You'd be there to keep her in line."
We walk in silence for a few minutes, and then I say, "I know it's not my fault, but I am sorry I don't know anyone. I really do want to make you happy."
I know he knows this, but I needed to say it. He stops, turns to me, takes my face in his hands and looks deeply into my eyes. A million Lifetime movies tell me this is where he says something poetic. He grins.
"It's disappointing" he says, "Guess I'll just have to settle for ravishing your ass that is custom made for my cock, my perfect little fucktoy."
We laugh as he wraps his arms around me whispering in my ear, "When it's right, we'll know." His breath in my ear and the certainty that he meant exactly what he was saying make me ridiculously happy. Apparently, someone else notices this.
"Now THAT is some positive energy!"
We turn and see a pretty 40-something woman beaming at us with an infectious smile. She's got her arms full of groceries and headed up the walk to her home.
"Energy leaves residue," she says. "I appreciate you showering my doorstep with your happiness. And lust."
She follows that with a laugh, a little too loud, but filled with joy.
Lust! That's where I know her from! She's changed her hair, and is now rocking a Debbie Harry look circa 1984, but I knew I'd seen her before.
"Hold these" she says as she shoves a bag of groceries into Sir's arms and fumbles for her keys, for all the world like we're old friends she was expecting. We follow her up the steps, and as I'm wondering if she remembers me, she sets down her bag, takes the other from Sir and sticks out her hand.
"I'm Mary. Your delightful submissive and I met at the sex shop when you sent her in to buy a set of butt plugs, and I took it upon myself to become her personal shopper."
She turns to me. "How do you like them? Aren't they wonderful?"
I'm speechless. Sir is trying not to laugh, and about to lose that fight.
"Uh...they're very nice", I mutter.
"Still shy?"
She laughs again. Turning to Sir, Mary says, "She said she found the decoration 'too slutty' and wanted something understated."
As if a normal topic of conversation between strangers is how I feel about things that are regularly shoved in my ass.
"I've met a lot of submissive women in my day, but one who shows such proper decorum while purchasing butt plugs is...special." Laughter fills the room...I smile and shrug, unable to defend myself. I know it's silly.
Mary begins making tea as Sir and I turn to leave, but...
"How do you take it? Milk or lemon? Sugar?"
We look at each other. Apparently, we are invited to an impromptu tea party? His eyes ask me if I want to leave, but to his surprise I don't. It won't be the last out of character thing I do tonight.
We sit in a charming, if cluttered, room on overstuffed furniture surrounded by new age tchotchke covering every surface. Mary explains that she and her partner are spiritual life coaches, following no religion, but guided by the needs of their clients, spiritual energy, and intuition. They do personal readings, journey rituals, energy healing, and other spirit cleansing services for a select clientele. They specialize in helping those new to BDSM embrace their needs and follow their own paths without shame or self-judgment.
"There you go kitten, you love this kind of thing." That's what I get for watching an indefensible number of documentaries on cryptos, ghosts, and other paranormal stuff.
Mary smiles, not unkindly. "It's okay...he doesn't need to believe. You're the one I want to read."
"Me?"
"Yes. You have a great energy, which is blocked by your inhibitions. Not that you don't have great energy, too" she stops herself and looks at Sir, "but there isn't a damn thing inhibiting yours!" There is that laugh again.
"Will you let me read you?"
I glance at Sir and he gives me that 'whatever makes you happy' shrug.
"Sure, that would be fun" I say.
Sir stands up to get his wallet out and she waves her hand hurriedly.
"Put that away. I offer this as a gift to release her energy. There can be no exchange of money."
She hands me a silk robe in the deepest blue and ushers me into a room to change. The robe opens in the front but also in the back, where there are ties to keep it closed. I'm a little taken aback, but I guess different social conventions apply for services catering specifically to their client base.
"Take off everything, including shoes and panties" she orders. "Come out wearing nothing but the robe please."
I do as instructed, glad there is an adjacent bathroom to remove the plug. As I wash it and store it carefully in my purse I think it's not like they'd see it anyway, but better to be safe.
As I return to the parlor a door opens to an adjacent room and I can't believe it. In walks...
"Helga!"
I'm shocked because we were just talking about her. She greets Sir formally. I can see her hands instinctively going up behind her head before she stops herself, but she gives me a reserved hug, and we exchange cheek kisses. The last time our breasts were pressed against each other's was when we shared a shower for Sir. I wonder if she's thinking about that too.
Mary looks surprised, "How do you two know Helga?", but not as surprised as I am that they call her Helga.
Helga laughs. Well, she lets out one monotone "ha", but that's practically a giggle for her.