A great weight had been lifted when Stina broke the ice and established the fact that we were now an item. Her expectations weren’t as shocking as one would expect and I could comfortably accommodate her provided she made these requests clear. The message and delivery were so far well received. There was tranquility in submission. Any attempt to command respect or take charge in the past was somewhat of a ruse and I knew it at the time. I wasn’t good at it and was relieved to relinquish that role to someone else.
I did have a major albatross around my neck and his name was Carl. What to do about Carl. I had read that unfaithful men are likely to give up the house to the wife in divorce cases. We had less than five years left on the mortgage as a result of Carl’s aggressive payment plan so the equity alone could carry me if worse came to worse.
“You are not to utter a word about me,” said Stina. “He will be less than cooperative should he find his estranged wife shacking up with another woman.”
“You’re right. I’ll let him know I’ve contacted our attorney and to plan on staying in California. That will come as no surprise to him,” I said.
I stood up as Stina removed the cuffs from my wrists and ankles. Her hand smoothed the skin on my hips down to my thigh as I turned and kissed her cheek. My inhibitions made such a hasty exit and soon I could not keep my hands off her.
Stina was still upset and my apologies only aggravated her. I learned quickly that her brand of apology was the whip and a no repeat promise.
“You said something about shopping?” I asked playfully.
Stina gave a half smile and assured me we’d go soon.
“In the mean time I’d like for you to try on the clothes I have already.”
“Is it about the money?” I asked. “I know these clothes can be expensive.”
Stina didn’t respond as she rifled through a couple boxes. She pulled out a rubber mini-skirt and a matching top. The shoes were clearly too small for my feet.
“Come on,” I said as I gestured her to follow.
She handed me the two items and a rubber thong as we walked out the door. I led her back to the house and gave her a credit card that she reluctantly accepted.
“This is from me to you. You can do anything or buy anything with it. There is hardly a balance but keep it under ten thousand.”
“Why would you give this to me?” she asked. “Why are you paying me to live here?”
“Forget about the tenant/landlord shit, Stina! I’ll sleep in the garage and you can have the house.”
There was a look of ambivalence in her face as she thought for a moment. I knew what was going on. She was in charge but the dilemma of taking my money and simultaneously dominating me was confounding. I did my best to say the right thing to maintain her interest.
“I would have to pay a dominatrix from now on anyway!” I said.
It worked. Stina smiled and waved the card in my face.
“Yea, but I’m going to crush your comfort zone with this. There’s no turning back now!”
“Bring it on!” I exclaimed.
I was still stark naked and holding my bathrobe when I grabbed the skirt off the kitchen counter. I stepped into it and pulled the rubbery slip up my thighs and around my hips. The skirt was basically a pair of shorts without the crotch and one that pulled with each step. My natural tendency was to continue tugging the hem downward.
“It’s futile,” said Stina. You’ve got to get used to it and go with it. Try the top.”
I pulled the matching corset and bra over my head and held my breath as it grappled my waist.
“It’s too small!” I said.
“No, no. It’s perfect,” replied Stina.
There was absolutely nothing that this top did not reveal. My nipple rings were outlined and suspended and it provided enough lift to give me more cleavage than I’d ever imagined.
“This is insane. I can’t leave the house like this.”
Stina’s face grew stern.
“You will starting right now. We’re going shopping – like you said. Set that thong down and go grab some pumps.”
She had no intention of letting me out of this nor was she going to allow the panties. She grabbed my car keys and told me to hurry up. I couldn’t decide which shoes to wear. Most of them were conservative but several went well with my assortment of little black dresses. My heart was pounding with excitement as I heard Stina start my car. Any one of these heeled shoes would work – I looked like a streetwalker no matter how I chose. Stina was being obnoxious as she hit the horn several times. Now anyone walking by would see me get into my car dressed like a whore. I had to laugh.
I stepped into the car and made the futile attempt to pull the skirt lower. I shrank in my seat as we pulled out of the drive and headed downtown. Of course we drove straight to where I would expect to find such depraved attire and the ilk to which it belonged. I reminded myself that I, too, was a part of that ilk except that I wasn’t nearly as brave. I would soon be put through the paces.
We drove up to an empty spot and parallel parked against the curb.
Stina bounded from the car as I continued to lay low.
“Get out! You’re up, babe!”
I climbed out of my side of the car and looked around discretely. No one seemed to pay attention to me and I hurriedly entered the boutique. The next hour or two was a shopping spree that ran the bill into the thousands. All the items in my bag were different but gave me a common look: that of a woman of ill repute. I was, however, giddy with excitement as Stina joined in my enthusiasm. The clothes looked fantastic. There were Corsets that looked to be from bygone days. There were rubber panties, leather restraints and catsuits that I couldn’t wait to wear.
“How is this?” I asked pointing to a riding crop.
“I’ve got one already but if you insist!”
We drove back home and I expressed my concerns about being recognized.
“We are going to give you a drastic change that will rid you of any concerns,” she announced.
We stopped at a hair salon and Stina gave me instructions to remain in the car. Five minutes later she returned with a bag of provisions.
“This is where I used to work. I got some hair stuff for you.”
We pulled into my drive and I quickly ran toward the house. Stina took her time and shouted, “Take your clothes off!”
I shushed her in embarrassment as she walked in through the side door. She beamed knowing I was sensitive to the neighbors and was mortified of them finding out. Well, that was something I played up. It was very exciting to flirt with such danger and soon I was on our bedroom sundeck naked awaiting a haircut by my new girlfriend. To make matters worse, Stina produced a set of handcuffs and I offered my wrists to her. We were both completely aware the restraint was unnecessary but I offered no protest.
She pulled my shoulder length hair into a ponytail on top of my head and cut it off completely. I shuddered as she dropped the tuft of hair onto my lap.
“Oh, my god!” I said as the rest of my hair flopped down in front of my face.