Author's Note - This story is filed in Novels but is heavily BDSM in nature so feel free to skip over it if that's not your thing!
Thanks everyone for continuing to read and support this story! For those just jumping in here, I recommend starting at chapter 1 to fully understand the characters and background.
Thanks also to ftw752 for continuing to give me help with editing!
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I woke up to the smell of eggs and bacon and my stomach rumbled. We didn't usually eat too much in the morning, and I wondered why Pat was breaking from our normal routine. I rolled over, keeping my eyes closed and hoping for a few more minutes to sleep. This adjusted schedule where I started earlier was still taking some getting used to.
As I rolled over, hugging my pillow, something felt wrong in the space. The sounds were wrong. The sheets felt wrong. My eyes flew open and everything came back. I wasn't at home and that wasn't Pat cooking breakfast. My heart sank as our goodbye from yesterday came flying back, and I was hit with a crushing sadness.
I flopped face first into my pillows and let the tears flow. I wasn't sure why I was suddenly so emotional, but my heart felt like it was being ripped in two.
A moment later there was a weight on the bed beside me, and a strong hand rubbing my back as I broke down with wracking sobs. I couldn't look at Justin right now. He was probably wondering what he'd gotten himself into and why I was such a cry baby.
I felt him lie down beside me, and pull me back into his arms, keeping the blanket wrapped around my naked body. He held me tight, trapped against him as I rode the tempest of emotion that flowed through me.
He kept one arm tightly around me while caressing my hair and shoulder with the other, whispering that it was ok. Telling me I was allowed to be sad and to let it out.
"I'm here for you. It's going to be ok. You aren't alone."
His words and touch were soothing, and after a few more minutes I started to relax.
Once I'd calmed down completely he let me go, and I rolled to face him.
"Thank you. I'm guessing that's not how you expected this morning to start."
He smiled and swept the hair out of my face.
"Don't be sorry. I figured it might take a couple days to get used to waking up in a strange bed without Pat. I told you yesterday, you're allowed to feel all the emotions about this separation. And although I know your body enjoyed yesterday immensely, it's also normal for submissives to react how you just did sometimes hours or longer after submitting. I kept my tablet on with the video feed of your room last night, and I would have been here in a second if you'd needed me at any point. I don't want you to feel you have no privacy, but I do want you to know you aren't alone."
I smiled back at him, wiping the tears from my eyes.
"Thank you. Strangely, the fact that I know you're always watching is a comfort instead of an intrusion. I realize that might sound strange but it does make me feel better."
"Good." It was almost a whisper, and he kissed my forehead gently.
He climbed out of the bed and went to my dresser and closet, laying out clothing before turning back to the bed.
"For now, it's time to get up. You wouldn't want your boss to have to spank you for being late. Or would you?"
He winked at me and I laughed.
"That's kind of a tough question to answer, Master. Maybe I do want that."
I grinned at him but he could tell my answer wasn't entirely a joke.
"Don't you worry. I have plans for your body later. So many plans. For now you need clothes and then breakfast. Oh, and these."
He opened the toy chest and pulled out a set of kegal balls and a small bottle of lube.
"I'm guessing you might not need the lube but it's here just in case. Go use the washroom and then insert them. Breakfast is ready so be quick please. You may eat naked and then take a quick shower and get ready after."
"Yes Master."
I arrived in the kitchen a couple minutes later and was pleased to see I got to eat from a plate today. I sat across from Justin and inhaled the smell of the eggs, bacon, and toast he'd prepared.
"This looks amazing. We don't usually eat like this in the morning."
He smiled at me, and I could see the flicker of something dark behind his eyes.
"I intend to push your body hard for the next month, so I will be ensuring you get proper nutrition to make up for it. I want you to keep your strength up."
I paused, a forkful of bacon halfway to my mouth, as a shudder passed through my body, ending in my core. I stuffed the food in my mouth and chewed quickly.
"Yes Master. Thank you. I appreciate you taking care of me so well."
He shrugged and smiled at me again.
"In the end, I will enjoy the benefits of pushing you so hard, so you're more than welcome. Plus it's nice to have someone to cook for occasionally."
The rest of breakfast passed quickly, and after I was finished I excused myself to go shower and get dressed. I came from the shower wrapped in a towel and inspected what he had set out for me. A skirt and black silk blouse, and a corset.