My Master sat comfortably on our couch. He was talking to a friend from work, Mr. Webber. He was in his mid 20's like my Master and fairly attractive. While they talked in the living room I watched from the dining room, listening intently to their conversation.
"I've never really thought about it." replied Webber, "I don't think I'd be able to."
My Master smiled. He played absently with his gold ring, twisting it as he did when he was amused. He eyed the man before him and lowered his eyes to the floor, thinking.
"It's not for everyone."
Webber seemed to think about his words and nodded.
They lowered their voices and I had to lean closer to hear them. I opened the door a bit wider. A mistake I soon regretted. The hinges made a loud squeak and the two men turned to the intrusion. I backed up quickly, but not quick enough.
"Stephanie. Come here."
My Master's voice rang with irritation. I clenched my teeth and stood straight. My Master demanded good posture as it made me more distinguished. The thought of such a regal presence serving his every whim excited him and indulged his fantasies. As well, he did not want guests to know that I was his possession, and I took the role of his quiet wife when someone was in the house.
I straightened my collar under the turtleneck and walked casually into the sitting room.
The men's eyes followed me and I sat gracefully at my Master's side as a polite housewife would. My Master seemed to be leashing his temper but I could see he wanted to say something.
Instead he said, "Steph, why don't you go put on something .. more comfortable."
I wasn't aware of what he meant, and stared at him questioningly.
His temper flared as he stole a glance at Webber. Through clenched teeth he slapped my cheek enough to make me flush. I sat back shocked. I looked over at Webber who seemed just as taken back as myself.
"Now," My Master carefully spoke, controlling his tone, "I told you to change, slut."
My eyes widened and I stared at him. We had a guest. He never let others know of my submission, but from his temper I dare not refuse him. Before he spoke another word I leapt from the couch and fled to the bedroom.
I changed into one of his favourite outfits; a mesh camisole with delicate lace thong and bra set. My collar was easily visible and accessible just as my Master wished it.
As I walked back to the room I could hear my Master apologizing to Webber about my behavior and informing him that he would see the advantages of owning a slave.
I carefully stood at the entrance, my eyes lowered, awaiting permission to enter the dimly lit room. My Master turned his attention to me and gestured for me to enter. I decided the "good wife" act was not appropriate by my Master's casual reference to my possession. I swiftly made my way to his side and knelt silently. I bowed my head and placed my hands in my lap as I was taught.
I could see from the corner of my eye that Mr. Webber was studying my new apparel. He smiled as his eyes glided over my curves and stopped at specific intervals for a closer analysis.
Nothing was spoken for a long time, until finally my Master sighed and looked down at me.
"What were you doing before I called you in here, Love?"
I licked my lips and kept my eyes on the floor ahead of me.
"I was standing at the door, listening to your conversation with Mr. Webber."
Another pause.
"You know that my privacy is important, especially when I'm with those I work with. Don't you?" He was watching me intently.
"Yes." I stated quietly.
The open palm hit my face with a great smack, forcing me to close my eyes and bite my lip.
"I am your Master, slave. Give me my due respect."
"Yes Master" I corrected myself.
My lips trembled as I spoke, "I'm sorry Master. I meant no disrespect. I am just .. with our guest present .. I didn't.. " I was close to tears. He had never hit me with such viscous force.
He held his hand to stop me and I was grateful to sit quietly on my heels.
He rapped his fingers against the arm of the couch.
"Steven this is Stephanie. She is usually better behaved for her Master. Aren't you slave?"
"Yes Master" I replied.
He smiled at my quick response and Webber looked from both of us, trying to keep his eyes from my breasts. My Master watched him carefully examining me.
"Stephanie?"
I looked up at him through my eyelashes. "Yes Master?"
"You have been a bad girl. Mr. Webber came to see what a slave could offer and instead you have disgraced me. We can't have that. You will have to be punished."
I winced at the word 'punished' and sat quietly, in fear another word would make my current situation far worse than it had become.
My Master smiled and looked to his friend.