Once every month for two years, Veronica Andrews, a model housewife and mother, escaped from the cage of her familial responsibilities to feed her sexual hunger in secret meetings with a man who understood her needs. She was married to a man who did not. Her breadwinner husband worked hard to provide for her and their two young children, but he had become emotionally and sexually distant after four years of marriage. As time went on, she became resentful of his coldness, but like many other women raising a family, she decided to sacrifice her needs for the greater good. The problem was that Veronica's desires were like whispering demons in her soul, constantly roiling her mind with dreamy visions that grew ever more seductive over time.
Two forces were influencing this neglected housewife to seek out ways to bring her fantasies to life. One was her younger sister, Emily, a free-spirited libertine who pursued the many opportunities the Portland nightlife had to offer. She would regale Veronica with stories of her exploits with numerous men, often relating graphic details in a low voice to keep imaginary listeners from overhearing. Veronica was envious, wishing that she could have just a tasty sample of such sensual pleasures.
The other factor was the internet. Ronnie spent hours surfing sites that illuminated the darker sides of sexuality in which she had an interest: BDSM, kink, Domination/submission, and prostitution. The more she learned, the more she wanted to experience. She was angry at her husband, who never recognized her need for a man strong enough to take control and make her submit by acknowledging his power over her.
Eventually, curiosity drove Veronica to check out an alternative dating site where she found several ads for local men that got her attention. She resisted making contact with any of them until she came upon the profile of a man who fascinated her so much that she broke down and sent him a message. The note was flattering, written in a respectful tone meant to show her admiration for this thirty-year-old Type A who advertised himself as a Dominant. He responded a few days later, asking Veronica to describe her most intimate desires so that he might have a better feel for what she was seeking from him. The lonely woman opened up with details that she never thought she could tell anyone. His replies showed an understanding of her situation, causing her to pour out even more.
Initially, the faithful wife felt pangs of guilt over her secret connection with another man, even if it was just an online thing. But the Dom soon turned this around for her, allowing her to see how 'cheating' could be a turn-on, a sinful act that can raise the excitement level.
One evening, after a few glasses of wine, Veronica shared with Emily about this undercover online linkup.
"Why don't you meet with him?"
"Oh my god! How could I do that? That would be going too far."
"For Christ's sake, Ronnie, your husband screws you three times a year. Your vibrator is your best friend, and that isn't getting you to the mountaintop. You need something real, girl, and it sounds like this guy knows what he's doing. You should hook up with him. You're forty-two now, and you aren't getting any younger. Get it while you can, sister. Does he have his own place?"
"Well, yeah, I mean, I guess so. Shit, Emie, how could I ever do that?"
"The same way you do anything else. You go and do it. Look, Archie goes out of town three days every month to those sales meetings in LA, doesn't he? Go meet this guy, fuck your brains out, and I'll watch the house and kids while you're gone for a few hours."
"I don't know, Emie, I don't know if I can do that. I'll think about it, but I can't see myself doing it."
Ronnie obsessed over Emie's idea for two straight days, hardly thinking about anything else as she began to lean toward her proposal. Finally, she sat down at the computer to type.
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Sir;
I know I have stated that I wanted online communication only, but I now feel I want to go further. Our discussions have opened my eyes to what is possible. I am asking if you would share some of those possibilities with me. I am inexperienced, but I am a good student who wants to learn. I want to submit to you. I want you to take control of my sexuality. I am terrified of this, but I trust you, and I would like you to take me to a higher plane. My husband goes out of town near the end of every month. I would love to meet with you, to surrender to you, to give myself to you. I want this even if the depth of the connection lasts for only a few hours.
My god, Sir, I am shaking all over while I am typing this. I am scared to press the send button, but I will. I look forward to your response.
Veronica
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For two days, nothing came. Veronica was depressed. She had gone too far. Then, after dinner the second night, she received his reply.
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Veronica;
Yes.
Michael
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She had gotten an answer, the one that frightened her the most. Veronica panicked, running into the bathroom, turning on the shower to cover the sound of her crying. The tears released a lot of tension inside her. She was fearful but determined to go on.
In the next ten days, the two exchanged many emails, ironing out the details. Questions were asked and answered. They made plans to meet on the last Sunday of the month at 10 pm. Emily agreed to babysit the kids who would be in bed by that time. The dutiful wife would be kissing her husband goodbye at the airport at five o'clock. The adulterous plans were falling into place perfectly. At nine o'clock Friday night, Veronica checked her inbox to find the anticipated email waiting for her.
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Veronica Abigail;
These are your Instructions for our first session on Sunday, July 29. You are to follow these Instructions exactly as I am giving them to you. Do not deviate from them in any way. I realize that you are new to this, so I will make this set easy to follow. You will demonstrate your submission to my authority by obeying them to the letter.
You have my address. You will knock twice on my front door at precisely 10 pm. If you do not arrive on time, the door will be locked at 10:01, and you can go home. After knocking, you will enter and deadbolt the door behind you. Walk down the hall and come into the living room on the left.
You will see a wooden chair. You are to take off your clothes and place them on the seat of the chair. You will leave on the black panties and the black high heels. You will be wearing nothing else; nothing in your hair, no perfume. When you have stripped down accordingly, you will go over to the couch. You will stand eighteen inches from the center cushion. You will see a black blindfold on the couch. Wrap it securely around your head. You will then lace your fingers behind your back and patiently wait for me to come into the room. When I do, you will remain silent until I give you permission to speak.
The only piece of jewelry you will ever wear in my presence is your wedding ring. You are not to remove it.
I will give you more Instructions during the session. You will follow any commands I give you without hesitation.
You will address me as "Sir."
Upon receipt of this email, you will send a return email consisting of two words only: "Instructions received."
I look forward to this session with you.
That is all.
Michael
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"Honey, I need to go to the store real quick. We're out of red wine, and I feel like I want a glass or two tonight."
"Ok, no problem. I'll be here."
Veronica raced to the supermarket, where she pulled out her cell phone in the parking lot.
"Emie! Fuck! Fuck! Fuck! I got the Instructions I was telling you he would send me. Fuck! My god! It's unreal! I don't know if I can do this! I am scared shitless! What should I do?"
"What do they say?"
"It's a bunch of orders I'm supposed to obey. If I don't follow them perfectly, he will punish me in some way. What am I going to do?"
"Read them to me."
Veronica read the Instructions to her sister in a frantic voice.
"What did you do?"
"I sent an email saying: "Instructions received."
Emily burst out laughing on the phone. "Well, shit, Sis, it sounds like you've made up your mind."
"Emie, I'm fucking scared!"