I hesitate for a moment before gently rapping my knuckles against the door. Now is not the time to second guess myself. I've been dreaming of this moment for years, debating whether to seek out the experience or leave the thought safely in my fantasies, free from danger or disappointment. Recently I've been unable to shake the thought and finally one evening, finding bravery at the bottom of a wine glass, I set the wheels in motion.
Peter and his wife Sarah run a fetish night at a local club. I've never been and I'm not sure I'd be brave enough to go under normal circumstances, but their prominence in the local kink community gives me faith that I will be in good hands. The three of us have met several times now, at first over coffee to get to know each other, but more recently and as the plan has taken shape they've shown me around the venue and accompanied me to have my measurements taken. This is an experience I've been building towards for the longest time, and it's important to me that I trust them implicitly.
"Katherine, welcome!" Peter answers the door with a smile. He has a warmth to him that puts me at ease, despite the nervous anticipation growing in the pit of my stomach. "We're glad you made it. Sarah is through in the drawing room; I'll take your coat and you can head on through."
I shake off my winter coat and unzip my boots, making my way down the hall in my socks. I find Sarah in the drawing room, carefully laying out my garments for the evening on the sofa. The curtains are closed even though it's still light outside, but the room is lit with a soft glow from various lamps, which draws my attention to the shine of the latex.
"How are you feeling, my love?" Sarah asks gently, attuned to the ball of nerves somersaulting inside me. "It's normal to be nervous, and there's absolutely no hurry, you can take your time." She spots my eyes dart to the bottle on the table "Would you like a glass of wine? Just a small one, though. It's important that you're fully present for this."
"Yes...please...thank you" I croak, trying to pull myself together. I take a large sip when she hands me a glass and feel the warmth soothe my butterflies. "I'm nervous, but I'm excited. I'm ready. I just hope the experience lives up to the fantasy."
"I'm sure it will, my dear. Just remember to relax and enjoy yourself and leave the rest to us. Do you have any questions before we begin?"
I shake my head.
"Alright then, well in that case shall we get you ready?"
I finish my wine and nod to Sarah as Peter enters the room.
"Excellent" says Sarah, as she takes the glass from my hand and places it on the table.