Carmen
By William D'Arc 2022
An evening with Sandra, my sub-in-training at the time, at the San Francisco opera
Sandra had two very good seats for the opera Carmen, lower section just right of center, at the well-appointed San Francisco Opera House.
Though I am not usually an opera fan, I agreed to accompany her on the condition that lifestyle training would continue even in that formal, fancy setting. Over the years I have learned that a test of real willingness -- especially in someone new to power exchange -- is to bring the lifestyle to vanilla world with the same dedication normally reserved for in-private adventures. There are many high-energy ways to discover whether someone truly wants to commit to this way of life. Not just occasionally, but 24/7. I wanted to give Sandra that opportunity. I wanted to see how she would do.
You may already know how I feel about sharing my property, my submissive. There is a quiet pride that arises when a beautiful sensual woman attends her Sir and is, by her manner and dress, clearly present for others to enjoy too. It was my plan to advance her training in exactly this way.
Sandra and I were coming from different parts of town so agreed to meet at the downtown plaza. As I walked up the theater steps I saw her there waiting for me. She was wearing the classic 'little black dress', a slip dress really, mid-thigh length, low in front showing a nice landscape of bare skin supported by thin straps. She was holding a silver colored sequined bag and looked nervous as I approached.
Standing alone between marble columns at the top of the marble steps, the dress clung to her figure like a second silky skin. There was nothing underneath it -- that much was immediately obvious. Exactly my preference, as she knew after several weeks of sweet, nose-to-nose training. Let there be nothing but single thin layers between a woman's bare skin and the rest of the world. Let her be naked-in-black on this formal occasion. I expressed my satisfaction by kissing her hello, running my hands along her spine and backside. No bra, no panties, no thong. Perfect. She smiled at me. We walked into the building arm in arm and found our seats.
The first two acts seemed to go by quickly. I found myself caught up in the story, the performances, the rowdy music. But when intermission came I was happy to get up and stretch. Sandra and I walked out from the auditorium to the lobby together. I left her standing beside one of the interior columns and went hunting for champagne. I thought it would be interesting to put her on display, alone, glowing-beautiful, for the few minutes I would be away. Just to see what might happen.
When I returned, two glasses in hand, Sandra was talking with three men who had gathered around, all wearing tuxedos, standing tall and looking sharp. Sandra was smiling and chatty, easily engaged with all three at once. I excused myself for interrupting, said hello to the group and handed her a glass. She gave me another twinkly smile in return. She was having fun.
The men stood back at my arrival, whereas before they had been as close as possible to Sandra no doubt enjoying the little black dress and trying to connect with her on several levels. I encouraged them to continue the conversation. It was my pleasure to sip champagne and tickle Sandra's shoulder blade with the tips of my left hand fingers. For me she was the perfect center of attention. I had no obligation to entertain any of those men and could just relax, smile and nod. And watch Sandra shine.