I was sitting at my kitchen table, mouth agape, the packet of papers unstapled and spread out before me. He had said this was a basic work handbook. I should have known...
My schedule was Monday-Friday, 7AM-7PM. I was on call all day, every day. "Punishment will be dealt out for any and all tardiness." It read. And, on Friday nights, it said I was expected to be at his house, no later than 9PM, to prepare for the following week. I would stay all night. On these nights, I was allowed to wear whatever I was comfortable in. For the rest of the week, he had laid out a strict dress code:
1. You will wear skirts, every day, no exception.
2. Skirts will be accompanied by stockings unless otherwise instructed. Not panty-hose, not tights, not socks—stockings.
3. Heels are required, at least two inches.
4. You will wear nice lingerie. Or you will wear nothing underneath. What I saw of what you had on today will suffice. Nothing of lower quality.
5. Your hair will remain down, or will be easy to let down.
6. Dark makeup or lipstick is not allowed in the office. It is encouraged on our Friday night meetings.
7. All shirts, blouses, or dresses must have a zipper or buttons, or be low cut to reveal cleavage.
I read and reread the instructions, realizing he wanted to dress me up like a doll. I glanced at my wardrobe. I had a few things that would suffice. But I would have to go shopping soon. Especially if I was going to wear my nicer lingerie every day.
The NDR was straight forward; don't speak of anything to do with the company, your job, or about the innerworkings of James Sinn's life. Ever. Period.
The waiver, though, was what had gotten to me. Signing it would sign away my body, my time—my life. It stated that I was agreeing to anything and everything Mr. Sinn would ask of me, on penalty of punishment or termination. It stated, "Ms. Evelyn Raleigh agrees to be a willing tool for use by James Sinn, in however he sees fit to use her." I knew what that meant; I had read enough smutty literature to understand. He was asking me to sign away my right to limits. He was asking me to give up my right to say no. It also stated I agreed to be slotted for his personal use alone, unless he gave a say-so otherwise. He wanted me to be his exclusively—although I wasn't sure what that second part was—he would order me to have sex with someone else? He didn't seem like the sharing type to me, though. The rest of the packet was fairly standard; it spoke of pay rate—which nearly stopped my heart when I read it—about notifying the receptionist in the main lobby whenever I arrived or left, whenever I would be away from the phones or off the clock, about my sick days and vacation time, and their benefits package—which was amazing, I noticed.
This was a dream job.
I just had to sign away my body and soul. The pen hovered over the paper for a full minute, my hand shaking. Then I sucked in a breath, squeezed my eyes shut, and signed the waiver. I let out the air in a sigh, signing the NDR next. Then I looked down at the papers. Had I done the right thing? Was I really able to do what he was asking? To be what he wanted? I glanced at the clock. It was 7:30 now. And Friday. I knew I was expected at his home tonight; he had left me the address. He lived in a gated house on the far side of town. I would need to live in about a half hour to make it there on time.
I found myself trying to decide what to wear that he would like the best as I stood and made myself a sandwich. But, it took me so long to eat that I didn't really have time to change. I threw together a bag with some toiletries, and grabbed something to wear as pajamas—a sheer black satin robe that fell to my mid-thigh and tied with a sash around my waist, hanging open to my naval. It would look great with my underwear and pumps. I head out quickly, and drove as fast as I could through traffic.
I barely made it with five minutes to spare. I paused at the gate and pushed a button.
"Welcome. May I ask your name and business here?" A man said pleasantly.
I paused, still unsure. I could drive away right now. Tear up the waiver and never see him again. I steadied myself with a breath. "Evelyn Raleigh. Mr. Sinn is expecting me."
"Ah, yes, Ms. Raleigh. He said you might be arriving soon. Follow the driveway to the front. I will meet you at the steps." There was a beep and the gates clanged and slid open. I drove forward. The drive was lined with fruit trees in bloom, beautiful, filling the air with the sweet scent of flowers. A house cam into view around a curve. Or, should I say, a mansion. It was massive and sprawling, with tall white columns and arches that put the museums in the city to shame. I stared in awe as I pulled up to the steps where a man in coattails waved me forward. I parked and got out of the car. The drive was cobblestone, with a huge white fountain in the center of a circle. "Welcome, Miss." The man said. "My name is Gerard. Master Sinn is expecting you in the living room. I followed him up the steps. "If you would be so kind as to give me your keys, I will pull your car around to the garage." He stated, holding out a hand. I passed him the keys without a second thought, still wondering at the house. He walked me through a heavy wooden door and I froze for a moment. If I though the entrance to Sinn Enterprises was beautiful, his house was stunning. A crystal chandelier adorned the ceiling, and priceless paintings lined the walls. The floors were a dark oak, with lush rugs every so often. "I will take your bags, Ms. Raleigh," Gerard said. "I will bring them upstairs and leave them in Master Sinn's room. They will be safe there." I dipped my head and parted with my purse and small duffle bag. "He is in the den, through that doorway, and then the doorway on the right."
"Thank you, Gerard." I said, nodding. I squared my shoulders and walked forward, my folder clutched in my hand. The first room appeared to be a sparsely furnished living room. I followed the doorway on the right to find another living room, this one lined with bookshelves filled with old, leather-bound books, with a fireplace glowing with warmth, and big cushioned chairs and couches.
Mr. Sinn was stretched out on the couch, wearing flannel pajama pants—and nothing else. His hair was damp; he must have just taken a shower. His pants hung just right, revealing his perfectly sculpted body. His arm was thrown over his face, and he looked exhausted. It didn't show in his voice, however, when he spoke. "Evelyn. You came." He said simply.
"Yes, sir." I answered, stepping toward him and holding out the folder. "As instructed." My voice shook a little—from fear or anticipation, I didn't know.
"Yes, very good." He sat up and rubbed a hand over his face in a gesture that seemed quite out of character for a man such as he was—a business man who was known for a distinct lack of weakness in any field. He looked at me. "Strip." He deadpanned.