'Bring her onto the stage'.
I flinched in shock as the authoritative voice rang out. Strong hands grabbed my arms from either side and dragged me towards the light. I could feel tears prick at the corners of my eyes. Shuffling on bare feet, I tried to pull backwards, but it was no use. My captors were too strong. As we stepped out onto the stage, my eyes focussed on the source of the voice.
It was a man, tall, with a narrow frame, wearing a dark suit and an expressionless black mask covering his features. My eyes moved over him, trying to solve the puzzle of who he was, but all I could make out was a full head of grey hair and a glimpse of a square jawline.
His eyes were fixed on my face, and his hands were outstretched as if in welcome.
'Come my dear, and say hello to my friends.'
The hands released me and I stood alone. No applause had greeted me; the atmosphere was strangely silent. I crossed my arms over my torso protectively and peered out towards the audience. I started in surprise.
Gazing back at me were over 100 men, dressed just like the man on stage, sat in neat rows all the way to the back of the auditorium. They sat still and silent; some leaning back with legs crossed, some sitting forward eagerly. Beyond their identical masks and dark suits, I could spot all shapes, sizes and races in the crowd.
I felt a further wave of unease wash over me. What did they want? Why was I the only one up here?
The man on stage seemed to sense my panic.
'Just relax sweetheart. Put your arms down and stand up nicely for us.'
He moved behind me and gently pulled my arms down by my sides. His hands were strong and warm, and I could smell expensive cologne as his body moved close to mine.
'Now gentlemen, look at the lovely plaything we have for you today. Only 18 years old.'
There was a stir in the crowd, with some men nodding their approval or shifting in their seats.
'Take a look at this beautiful, unspoiled hair. So soft and shiny!'
He gently lifted a portion of my blonde hair and let it spill through his fingers. His hands were so close to the pale skin of my neck.
'A beautiful face, with blue eyes and full lips'.
With that, his hand moved to cup my chin and lift my bowed head. For a moment, a finger brushed against my lips. I shivered.
'Now, let's take a look at her body! My dear, please remove your robe'.
I looked at him in horror. Backstage, they had taken my clothes by force and dressed me in a translucent white linen robe. I was horribly aware of my nakedness underneath it. I was sure the audience could already clearly see my nipples pointing through the fabric.
When he noticed I hadn't moved he said; 'Come on my darling. You know there's nothing you can do. Just play along and show our audience what they want'.
I knew he was right. With trembling fingers, I reached to the front of my robe and undid the buttons one by one. Then I pulled it from my shoulders and let it fall, crumpled, to the ground around my feet.
Instinctively, my hands moved to cover my breasts and I hunched at the waist. I could feel the tension in the audience as they stared fixedly at my naked body. I almost thought I could hear their breathing become heavier.
Wordlessly, the man on the stage moved behind me again, grasped my wrists and pulled them behind my back. He pushed at the back of my waist to straighten my posture, and took both wrists in one hand. Now they were locked together behind me.
My breasts stood out in front of me, my back arched. Feeling so many gazes on me, I was terrified, but strangely excited. I felt so... desired. My nipples started to harden.
I looked down as the man's other hand reached around my body to cup one of my breasts, bouncing it slightly up and down.
'Just look at these gentlemen. So firm, so pert. They feel...' He squeezed gently; 'Delightful'.
His hand moved from one to the other, fingers brushing each nipple as he went. I wasn't sure if it was deliberate, but my nipples were standing to attention now, and I felt a twinge between my legs.
'Well... I think she's enjoying our attention, don't you? Her nipples are hard, we can all see that'.
With that, he firmly grasped a nipple and tweaked it. Shocked at the sudden movement, I gasped out loud. Low sounds and stirrings came from the audience.
'I think that settles that. Let's see what else she has to offer. Bring out the table!' His last words were directed off stage. Two men walked quickly out, holding a heavy wooden table between them. They placed it behind us in the centre of the stage.
The man let go of my wrists and pulled me back towards the table until my buttocks hit the edge.
'Hop on dear.' I did as I was told, knowing now that I was truly helpless. I sat on the wooden surface, legs together and arms wrapped around them.
'I thought you had learned by now that that's not how you give a good show'. For the first time, there was an edge of irritation in his voice, and he looked at me with glittering eyes.
'Lean back on your elbows, and spread your legs.'
Reluctantly, I did as I was told. I spread my legs slowly, intensely embarrassed. 'Wider'.
I felt the air hit my inner lips as I spread wide for the audience. I could feel their eyes focussed on me like a heavy, pulsing heat.
'Now, how beautiful. So small and neat. A lovely colour. A bit flushed don't you think gentlemen? Do you think she's excited, or just blushing down there?'
He chuckled and moved closer, so close to that place, but to the side so that the audience had a clear view.