I was pleased that Kelly asked Kassie to accompany us to the house. She wanted us to be together as much as possible since we hadn't seen one another since Christmas.
When we entered, Kelly started to remove the leash from my collar. Kassie immediately said, "Kelly, would you mind leaving it on a while longer?" She still held the lead end in her hand.
"Kassandra, I am willing to leave it on my pet as long as you want to hold it. I take it that you are enjoying leading her around."
"Yes, Kelly, I actually am." She grasped my right hand in her left and held the leash in her right. It felt so good to have her holding my hand as we walked around the house.
My laugh was rather loud when she said, "Damn, Kitten, I wish I could have had you like this ten years ago when you were a teenager." Then she quickly added, "I mean collared at the end of my leash, not naked. Well, maybe that wouldn't have been so bad either." I think she was blushing.
A formal reception line had been set up in the main parlor. Kelly was first, of course, then yours truly, followed by Kassie. Kelly insisted that Kassie should be there because she was family. Everyone except Kassie had changed back into their 'street' clothes while we were finishing our photographs. As each person passed through the line, Kelly would greet and hug them, then introduce each one, that I didn't know, to me. They would, in turn, compliment me on my decision and hug me. I must admit it did feel strange, and awkward, to be hugging fully dressed women when I was still naked and, of course with a leash attached to my collar. I would then introduce each person to my sister. She seemed to act as this was like any other 'reception line' she had ever been in.
I nearly fell over when the last person in line approached Kelly. I was still hugging the one in front of her and not paying attention until I heard her voice. "I can't thank you enough for inviting me Kelly. I wouldn't have wanted to miss this for all the tea in China."
"Oh, my gawd, Barb! I screamed. "Why didn't you tell me you were coming?" I grabbed and hugged her."
"Well, Kimberly Ann, or maybe I should call you kimmy now. I didn't tell you because I promised Kelly that I wouldn't."
"When did you arrive?"
"I've been here the whole time, Kim.
"But I didn't see you."
"I came with Allyson and Sam. I was their hooded friend. We wanted to surprise you."
"Well, you sure as hell did."
"They removed the hood while you were getting dressed for the ceremony." She continued. "I guess you were so captivated by your mistress, you had tunnel vision and didn't see me sitting next to Allyson during your ceremony."
"Hell girl, I didn't even see Miss Allyson," I laughed.
"You know, girl, I distinctly remember that when we were last together, you said that you would invite me to your collaring ceremony if Kelly permitted. Obviously, I have her permission to be here and, since you didn't invite me, I could assume that either you changed your mind, or you forgot your promise. At least your mistress was thoughtful enough to invite me.
"Oh, shit, Barb, everything happened so fast this week once Mistress Kelly asked me to commit early to her. Everything you and I planned fell apart. In the excitement of the moment, I did forget. Can you ever forgive me?"
"I wouldn't be here if I didn't already, forgive you." Even so, I'd like to spank your ass like you spanked mine, Kim."
"How long are you staying?"
"Sadly, I have to fly back tonight. I have an important family birthday party to attend tomorrow. Are you still planning to fly back next weekend so you can pack out your apartment?"
"Yes, at the moment, I am."
"Well, I will arrange to take off the following Monday and Tuesday to help you drive back?"
Kelly asked, "Would you like to kiss her, pet?"
"Oh, Mistress, may I."
"Absolutely! You have my permission."
I quickly kissed Barb and hugged her again. When I pulled back Kelly quipped, "Damn, pet, that didn't look like much of a kiss. I hope you did better than that when you made love. Why don't you give it another try?" I couldn't argue with my Mistress. Our second kiss was a slow, passionate, open mouth, tongue-involved kiss.
"I hope your mistress permits more of that when I see you next weekend."
"It depends on how she behaves this week, Barb."
"I'm not sure I believe what I just witnessed," Kassie said when I introduced Barb to her.
While we enjoyed refreshments, which consisted of cake, ice cream and Asti Spumante sparkling wine, and during a lull in the conversations, I said, "Mistress, may I ask a question?
"kimmy, unless I have commanded you to silence, you never have to request permission to ask me a question. Just ask. If I do not desire to answer I will so inform you."
"Do you plan to mark me, Mistress?