There was going to be a party. Sean invited several friends and business associates. He told us to be prepared for twenty guests. Jillian and I cleaned and cooked for days. Well, ok, Jillian did most of the cleaning. Since I am an excellent cook, the kitchen was my domain. And I loved it. Of course, Sean insisted Jillian and I remain naked at all times. Which is just as well; after you become accustomed to being nude, it no longer matters.
Something else was afoot, though Jillian and I weren't told what it was. Sean actually seemed nervous. Something I had never seen in him before.
"Karen, you're sure you don't need help with the food."
"No, sir, everything is under control. I could, however, use some help the night of the party. Preparing the serving trays and with clean up."
"I'll have Luis available for you to use as you will. Just tell him what to do."
"Thank you, Master." Luis was technically the gardener but could be called upon for odd jobs. He and I got along just fine; although there did seem to be some friction between him and Jillian.
The evening of the party went smoothly. Jillian and I did all the serving, in the nude, of course. There were couples and the occasional single person. One man in particular caught my eye and tried to smile at me, but I was conscious of being near my master and didn't smile back. Just then Sean looked up and said, "Robert, may I have a word with you?" And they disappeared into the shadows.
The dinner went well. The food was excellent and served in a timely manner. Luis was a big help. Afterwards, Sean called me aside and spoke in a low tone.
"Karen, I'm taking an extended business trip. My services are needed elsewhere and you will stay with Mr. Burke." At that moment, Mr. Burke appeared at my side. He was the same man who smiled at me earlier. This time I returned the smile, though somewhat puzzled. I was still naked, of course. However he escorted me to his car out on the drive. As we pulled away from my master's house, I was feeling very confused and bewildered. This all happened so quickly.
Mr. Burke patted my hand comfortingly. "Don't worry, my dear. I am looking forward to making your stay with me as pleasant as possible." Not quite knowing what to say, I stayed quiet. He lifted my chin with his index finger and looked into my eyes.
"My dear, you have no reason to fear me. I am fond of Sean and will care for you tenderly." I just looked at him and said, "Thank you, sir." We rode the rest off the way in companionable silence. I was no longer fearful, yet still somewhat bereft by this sudden change.
We rode through a gate, down a tree-lined drive. "Sean told me you were quite docile and biddable. All I ask of you is that you don't try to leave or run away. As long as you remain submissive, we will have no problems at all, understand?"
"Yes, sir. I understand."
He escorted me through the front doors into the house, up the stairs and down an upstairs hallway. We entered a comfortable looking sitting room, where he shut the door behind him, turned to me and pulled me into his arms. Holding me close, he tipped my head up to face him as he lowered his and we engaged in a fabulous kiss.
Oh, I've always been a sucker for a man who could melt me with one kiss. I felt totally and completely safe with him. And then he said, "I don't know about you, but I am very tired. Do you have any objections to sleeping in my bed, my dear?"
"Not at all, sir. I would love it!" I spied the bathroom through an open door and while I made use of it, Mr. Burke undressed, pulled back the covers and got into bed, turning out the light.
I lay in bed next to him. He pulled me into his arms so my head lay on his chest, his arms around me protectively. Within no time we were both sound asleep.
I awoke to the sun streaming through the window. I was however, alone. Not sure what to do, I showered and dried my hair. Quite accustomed to being naked, it didn't bother me a bit to continue to be so. In the sitting room was an insulated pot of coffee, rolls and fruit on a tray. I poured myself a cup and began munching on a sweet roll when I noticed a note in bold, black handwriting.
"My dear Karen, on your first few days, I will ask you to stay in this suite of rooms during the day until you become accustomed to being here. Please just pass your time relaxing, reading or napping. I will return before dinner."
So far this was like heaven. After working hard at Sean's it was a foreign concept to me to have absolutely nothing to do but relax.
I read the same bestseller Mr. Burke appeared to be currently reading. I napped; I sat in a comfortable win-back chair staring at the beautiful view from the large window. This was a secluded country setting. I neither heard nor saw another person all day.
The shadows on the lawn were lengthening late in the day when the door opened and a matronly woman appeared saying, "Mr. Burke requests your presence at dinner. Follow me please." She led me through the house and down the stairs to a lovely dining room.
"Karen! Please join me for dinner, won't you, my dear? Oh, and this is Martha, my housekeeper. I know you two will get along famously."
"I'm sure we will. Thank you Martha." I smiled at her, and she nodded and left the room. Mr. Burke began putting food on my plate.
"And how was your day, my darling? Are you comfortable? Do you need anything?"
"No, sir, I'm very comfortable and there is nothing I need. I'm not accustomed to relaxing so much, though. Usually I'm quite busy all day."
"Nonsense. Every thing is taken care of here. I want you to be at ease and worry free when I come home to you in the evenings."
I smiled, "Oh, I see. You have a stressful job and wish me to not be stressed."
"Exactly. I don't want to tell you anything about my day or rehash anything I've lived through. I just want you to be comfortable and worry free so you can ease my troubles away when I'm home."
"Well, that will be no problem, sir. Right now I'm relaxed enough for the both of us."
"Then my plan is working, "he smiled and stood; our meal was finished. He approached me and held out his hand. "Would you care for a walk?"
"That would be nice." He draped a cloak over my shoulders and escorted me out the door. What lovely grounds and what a paradise to suddenly find myself in.