Chapter 3: The Auction
Within minutes of Kelly's request, she was again sound asleep as though she was completely comfortable with the idea we were to confess. I shut the blinds to prolong the night and still could not sleep. At some point I faded and did not awaken until noon. Kelly was up and dressed before romping onto the bed. I quickly pulled the sheet over my body before any marks are cuts were exposed. She did not seem to notice and proceeded to tell me of her latest news.
"We have been chosen by my company to part take in a couples retreat," she announced.
I was still wondering where she was going with this conversation and how it could possibly relate to us.
"We will go to some camp where corporate types go to recharge and be inspired. I hear it's a lot of fun with games and interactive stuff," she continued.
"Wow...it sounds fun," I said with apprehension.
"Bradley picks different deserving members of his department to go once a year. There was also a contest and the winner had three months of paid sabatical! Can you believe it?"
Kelly was giddy and my heart nearly stopped when she mentioned the name 'Bradley'.
Now the idea seemed a little more appealing.
I was not working very much as a freelance technical writer and if by chance the three month vacation was awarded to us, it would be okay.
"Kelly, How did last night go?"
She quickly got up from the bed and started to tidy.
"It was great, yeah. We had lots of fun," she replied dismissively.
I knew there was more to the story but did not pursue the details. As long as she knew I was unaware, then she, too, was unaware of my adventure.
I could delay my confession for another day. Or week. But why would I? I needed to come clean and soon.
Kelly gathered some dirty clothes from the floor and left the room. Now was my chance to head to the bathroom and evaluate my wounds. I was actually not badly bruised but the internal discomfort made me hobble slightly. I looked in the mirror just as Kelly returned. I threw a towel around me and stepped into the shower.
"Next week is the retreat. Are you game?" she asked.
"Definitely. I'm in."
The following week I was packed and ready to go. A shuttle stopped by our house and we were driven to the airport for the 45 minute flight. We arrived at the compound and were greeted by none other than Bradley and his wife.
"Hi, Carl! Hi Kelly! Let me take your bag for you," he said with his trademark wink.
Bradley's wife with her permanently erect nipples was quick to take the arm of Kelly and guide her inside.
I followed her into the spacious but otherwise empty lodge.
"We've got good news and some bad news. What do you want to hear first?" bradley said.
"I...I guess the bad news," I replied.
"The airline lost your bags'" he said with a smirk.
Funny, I saw the assistant put the bags right on to the corporate jet. It must be some sort of joke.
"The good news is: you won't be needing that stuff anyway. All your clothes will be furnished. Oh, and some more good news. There will be three months worth of amenities provided. You have won the sabatical!"
Kelly gripped my elbow and was overjoyed.
"Wait," I said. "The entire three months will be spent...here?"
The coastal lodge was idyllic but what could we possibly do for this long here?
Bradley looked at the ground before coming up with just the right explanation.
Kelly let go of my arm at this point and joined Bradley's side. The two looked at each other and back towards me.
"Well, Carl, The Marshall's plan on keeping the two of you very busy."
Kelly bit her lip and shrugged her shoulders to convey a guilty but helpless shrug.
"Who...who are the Marshall's?" I asked.
Bradley beamed an evil grin.
"They were the highest bidders and you two will make them very happy, won't you?"
My heart nearly stopped when the puzzle came together. I could hear heavy steps ascending the stairs and rounding the corner. Bradley's wife was already helping Kelly undress when I turned to open my mouth.
"Take off your clothes, Carl. Then stand at attention," Bradley demanded.
I hesitated for a moment and began to remove my shoes and shirt. Kelly was already down to her panties and was removing her brassiere when an older gentleman approached.
He was accompanied by a middle-aged woman, presumably his wife.
"I am Master Marshall and this is my dear wife, Diane. You will call her 'Mistress'," he announced. He put his arm around Bradley as though they had known each other for years.
Kelly stopped undressing long enough to allow the woman to circle and inspect her. Kelly was trying to suppress a smile as the woman cupped her boobs and released.
*Slap!*
The woman's open hand struck Kelly's breast a hard blow.
"No smiling, slave!" mistress growled.
"Yes, Ma'am'" replied Kelly.
Oh my god. We're going to spend the next three months like this?
I finished taking off my pants and a small but shapely woman gathered our clothes and quickly disappeared.
I turned back to Kelly. I had to know.
"Did you know about this?" I begged.
"Yes," she quickly replied.
"Shut up! - both of you. For the next three months you will be owned property without rights or freedom to make any decisions. You are slaves and will perform a variety of tasks while you're here. Both of you will be subject to hard labor during the day and unmentionable services at night. You will perform every task as a couple. Is this understood?"
Master Marshall looked at each of us for approval. We both nodded.
Bradley and his wife joined hands and left.
"See you in awhile, guys," he said sarcastically.
I was surprised the couple had allowed us to remain in our underwear. But this was not to last.
Kelly and I were led down a long hall and took our places in a room with two large wooden chairs. Mistress Marshall opened a drawer and produced a set of shears and scissors. I sat aghast as Kelly's locks were shorn from her head completely. First was the crunching sound of the hair being removed in bulk. Then came the clippers. I had never seen my wife completely bald but there was an erotic quality to it. Master was handed the shears and began to remove my hair as the shaving cream was applied to Kelly's scalp.