Shani took a good look at the ornate decor around them. The restaurant was very upscale, that much was clear. Everything was done in burgundy, gold, and cream - and even though many tables were taken, the whole room felt hushed - as if their high-class surroundings enveloped every table in a hum of secrecy.
A part of her, an internal instinct, felt the need to collect as much information as she could. She didn't know where they were - Frank, her intimidating companion for the night, had insisted on blindfolding her in the car. She looked for some identifying information but this was not a cheap, chain diner - no neon signs or gawdy brands plastered anywhere.
They sat in a semicircular booth, the illusion of privacy adding to Shani's nervousness, even as the egg-shaped vibrator lodged deep in her pussy made her grateful for any sense of security.
The waitress glided over, a true professional, delivering Frank's whiskey sour and the white wine he'd ordered for his date. Shani hadn't attempted to order for herself - it seemed only natural that if Frank was going to be in charge tonight, he'd want to decide what she'd eat or drink. I have to know my place, Shani thought to herself cynically.
She looked up at him expectantly as he sipped from his glass. He smiled at her knowingly. "You may drink, slave."
She smiled at him gratefully and took a delicate sip, unsure of how to handle herself in the situation. Thankfully, she was granted time to think by the return of the waitress, distracting Frank for the moment as he ordered himself the coq au vin and the salmon with a garden salad for her. Shani's insecurities bubbled up to the surface and she thought of her soft belly and thick thighs - did Frank think she needed to lose weight? Or did he just prefer if his slaves didn't eat a heavy meal before a long night of...
Shani shook her head lightly. She was thinking too much and she knew it.
The waitress bustled away to put in their orders, and Frank turned his attention back to the lovely caramel-skinned creature in front of him.
"Not much of a meal without pleasant conversation, hm?" he chuckled to himself and she smiled weakly. "You may speak freely for the time being, my dear. I will let you know when it's time for you to be silent again. Understood?"
"Yes, Sir. I understand," said Shani, feeling herself loosen a little. She reached shyly for her wine glass and drank demurely, watching Frank for any sign of emotion. He looked at her with the same even - almost bored - gaze he'd had the whole time.
"So..." she began, trusting herself to treat this like a real date, at least for now. "What do you do for work, Frank? We didn't talk about that yet."
"I work in finance. Risk management, that kind of thing."
Shani nodded politely, even though she didn't know much about the field. "Do you like it?"
"I make enough money to live comfortably and pursue my interests, and thankfully, I'm high enough in the command to have some control over my working hours. It's an okay gig as far as careers go," he smiled and Shani laughed nervously.
"What about you, Shani?" he continued. "A sweet, beautiful girl like you? I'm surprised a man hasn't already made you his slave."
She blushed at that, and nervously played with the stem of her wine glass. "I've never done anything like this before-"
"I know."
"Right, of course you know," she giggled nervously, searching for the right response. "Um... I studied art history in college and I had a nice job for a while but I got laid off, so now I'm cleaning houses until I can find something in my field. It's kind of a drag but the pay is surprisingly not so bad, and I do have some savings, so... I mean, it's hard out there, you know? At least I can get by."
"Of course," Frank nodded knowingly. "So, cleaning houses? Do you wear one of those cute, frilly maid uniforms? I'd love to see that."
She blushed bright pink yet again as her imagination got the better of her. "No, it's nothing like that... I just wear my regular clothes," she replied. "It's for, like, older people or people with disabilities. There are nurses there who take care of the patients and then the agency sends me to take care of the house and help out the nurse."
"Well," Frank circled the top of his glass with a finger. "If I were to keep you as a slave, you'd have to quit that job. I'd have you move in with me, and you wouldn't have to work anymore."
"Oh!" She was surprised by this statement, for some reason, even though it made logical sense given the kind of relationship they were thinking of pursuing. "That sounds like... a lot."
"What do you mean?"
"I'm... I guess, I'm not sure if that's something I would want, you know? So soon?"
Frank snorted a laugh and calmly reached for his pocket. "Have you forgotten your place, slave?"
Shani's eyes were wide with fear as he pulled out the small remote. "I'm sorry, Sir. You said I could speak freely."