Chapter Four: Abstinence 101
I let the warm water of Mr. Ash's shower wash over me, hoping it would satiate the desire still pounding through my veins from my most recent trip to his office. I blushed as I remembered the intensity of the orgasm he had brought me to with that popsicle. It had been the culmination of the raging primal need for sex that had risen in me when I was punished for masturbating. A need which was only exacerbated when Jack and Rob had splattered their cum on my naked body.
I had a problem, though. Even though Mr. Ash had compassionately relieved some of the pressure on me by thrusting an icy popsicle in and out of my pussy, what I really wanted was his cock. I knew the real punishment was only beginning. No sex until after midnight tomorrow? Even if Aubrey returned early tonight, I would have to suffer twenty-seven hours of horniness or be punished again. Although I had secretly, deeply enjoyed tonight's punishment, the next one might be worse. I shivered under the soothing jets of the shower as I imagined all the things Mr. Ash could still do to me. The shiver was not entirely fearful.
***
Audrey did not return to our room until 6:30. She looked incredibly exhausted and was walking rather stiffly. She collapsed her petite but voluptuous frame onto her bed, curling into a ball. I asked if she was all right.
"Oh, Harmony," she replied, "I don't know. I had my appointment with Mr. Ash last night at 9." I gulped. That had been a mere fifteen minutes after I left his office. I had no idea she had an appointment with Mr. Ash. I thought she was supposed to be at home visiting her parents. Thank God she hadn't seen me after my little session.
She continued, her cat-like green eyes barely open. "He was like a madman. Something must have really wound him up before I came in, because he came almost immediately. You know I am forbidden to tell you exactly what we did, but it was exhausting." She shuddered, and I knew it was the same kind of shiver I had experienced in the shower earlier. Although Aubrey was much too proper to admit it, she had enjoyed her night with Mr. Ash. She rolled onto her back, stretching sensually. Since she only had two months until her nineteenth birthday, she was one of the few who Mr. Ash spent the night with. I was jealous, but kept it to myself. Finally, she continued her story. "Normally, after he cums, we just settle down to sleep, but last night he woke up four times wanting more. I've never seen him like that. Maybe it was my perfume?"
I let out a choked, nervous giggle. Her eyes darted sharply to the corners of her eyes, scrutinizing me. I pulled myself to a seated position, resting against the wall next to my bed so that I could see Aubrey's face, but I was embarrassed and found myself studying her luscious curves instead. I licked my lips nervously and confessed, "Aubrey... I'm not sure if this had anything to do with it, but fifteen minutes before your appointment, Mr. Ash was punishing me." Aubrey rolled onto her side, propping her head on her right arm. Her emerald eyes were blazing with curiosity. I added lamely, "I, umm, had been in his office for nearly two hours because they caught me masturbating."
"Harmony, why didn't you just wait until I got back? You know we're not supposed to touch ourselves!" she chastised me. Evidently feeling my eyes on her, she added seductively, "I would have gladly helped you." My eyes went back to her face to find her eyes roving over my body, and I blushed. Her hair was falling in shining waves around her like a red curtain, and I felt an irrational urge to cross the room to her bed and wrap myself in it. Our eyes locked for a moment, and Aubrey finally cleared her throat. "Well, Harmony, I suppose this means you won't be allowed any sex until after midnight?"
I buried my face in my hands, as I nodded. I heard her lower herself back to her pillow with a disappointed sigh and roll onto her back again. Just when I thought she was asleep, she murmured, "Be careful today, Harmony. You really don't want the punishment for breaking that rule, but Mr. Ash really likes to give it. And judging by the way he fucked me last night, he especially wants to give it to you."
I shuddered again, wanting and not wanting to experience this mysterious punishment.
***
At precisely 7:45, I was waiting outside Mr. Ash's door, where he had instructed me to arrive. I was wearing the school uniform: a white button-down shirt and a plaid skirt that fell a few inches above my knees. Over the button-down shirt, I wore a vest with the Sweltings crest emblazoned on it. The vest was an indigo color that exactly matched my eyes. I wore the knee-socks and flat black shoes that inevitably accompanied the outfit. I was nervous. Cindy, Mr. Ash's secretary, regarded me sympathetically. She had no clue what Mr. Ash did to the string of girls who visited his office, and most of us were aware that she was as dumb as a box of rocks. She was incredibly caring and nurturing, however, and as she turned to me I felt comforted.
"Mr. Ash will see you now, dear," she said perkily. "There's no need to be nervous. He won't bite!" I let out a nervous laugh. Of course Mr. Ash would bite. I liked it when he did. Too bad he wouldn't be doing it today.