Chapter 4 -- Pavlov's Dog
It was the eve of their anniversary. She had gotten "all gussied up" at his command and now awaited his arrival at her door. When at last he arrived, he was in suit and tie, bearing flowers and a large gift-wrapped box.
"Happy anniversary, pet," he said, smiling. "I have something special for you. I only hope you accept it."
She could not imagine what he might have that she would not accept. A quizzical look on her face, she leaned in to kiss him and retrieve her bouquet. Then, after placing the large bouquet in a vase on her coffee table, she sat on the couch beside him, reaching for the gift-wrapped box.
"Before you open your present, I want you to understand the significance of it," he started. "If you accept the contents within, you will be expected to quit your apartment and move in with me. I want to have you day and night, for now and always."
Debbie burst into tears, falling into his arms in a strong embrace, covering his face with wet tears and emotion filled kisses.
"Of course, I'll move in," she nearly shouted.
After wiping her face she turned to the box and began unwrapping it. What she found were four black leather cuffs and a wide leather collar of the same color. There was also a pair of black stiletto heels with a locking ankle strap.
"If you accept these gifts there is significance behind them," he said, looking into her eyes. "It means that our relationship will intensify and that you can look forward to experiencing many of the things I have told you about over the years."
For a moment she didn't know quite what to say. She had longed for him to use his cuffs and collar. She had longed to be bound and used for his pleasure. However, even after being with him for the last year, she feared much of how she knew he would use her.
"Can I think about it...give you my answer later tonight?"
"Let's go," he said. " When we get back you I'll expect that answer."
Debbie was quite relieved. This was not something she could rush into and, though she loved him and had enjoyed her submission to him, she was still fearful of it.
Dinner was a pleasant affair. They talked and laughed, remembering old times and not so old times. Often, he would mention a particularly memorable evening of recent past, bringing a blush to her skin.
"You recoil from certain of my comments," he stated, stirring his drink. "But I know you like not being allowed to cum until I command it. I know you like when I embarrass you."
"I do," she acknowledge, still blushing. "I like everything, even what I don't like. You...you make me want it. I don't know how and it scares me. But I like it."
By the time they returned to her apartment she was happy and excited, having already reached a decision regarding her gifts. As soon as they crossed the threshold and entered her living room she kissed him, embracing him tightly.
"Will you do something at my request, just this once?" she asked, smiling demurely.