This chapter does contain some corporal punishment and rough handling so if such things are not to your liking I suggest you look elsewhere. For all others ...please enjoy.
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I sent both girls home on time that afternoon as jasmine had certainly worked over and above the call of duty two days ago and I wanted some peace and quiet for a change. I then spent the evening trying not to think about the happenings of the day. I tried to read a book but my thoughts kept interrupting me. Eventually I went to bed and thankfully fell asleep due no doubt to the excitement of the past two days.
The next morning I woke just before the scheduled time for my morning cup of tea so I lay back and patiently waited. Right on time jasmine walked in with a cheery "Good morning, Miss," and carrying the tray which she placed on the chest of drawers. She poured out a cup and placed it on the bedside table before kneeling next to the bed. I sat up and picked up my tea and began to sip it slowly. After a time I looked down at jasmine.
"Good morning, jasmine," I said in greeting, "I see you are wearing my uniform correctly this morning ... well done."
"Thank you, Miss."
"Just lift your skirt for me please."
She obediently did so and I saw that the faintest hint of stubble had appeared.
"You will need shaving before tomorrow," I said sternly.
She blushed and lowered her head. "Sorry, Miss, it won't happen again I promise."
"Did maria come to work again today?"
"She did, Miss, she is dusting in the lounge."
"Can you go and fetch her? I need to inspect her as well."
"Yes, Miss, at once."
She leapt to her feet and almost ran from the room and down the stairs. I leaned back against the cushions and finished my tea. I heard footsteps coming up the stairs and then they came in, maria in the front being propelled along by jasmine. I heard jasmine whisper "kneel" in maria's ear which she quickly did. It was interesting to see that jasmine, instead of kneeling as I had expected, continued to stand just behind maria. I looked at my second new maid as she knelt looking at the floor and I could detect the hand of jasmine in her preparation. Her neckline was pull so low that her nipples struggled to stay within her top.
"Lift your skirt, girl," I ordered her.
Hesitantly, slowly she took the hem of her dress in both hands and lifted it for me to see. Her hands were shaking slightly as she did so. Unlike jasmine's her mound was smooth and slightly pink. Maybe I should have reproached jasmine even more or perhaps she was desperate to make a good first impression. I softened my voice.
"Thank you, maria, I see you have taken care over your appearance this morning. Well done," and she blushed even more. I turned to speak to jasmine.
"I'm sure you are clear about what needs to be done. I will leave it to you to organise yourself and maria. I will take a bath and cook my own breakfast this morning. Then I will be in the lounge. I will expect a coffee at 10.30. Does either of you two know your way about a kitchen?"
Jasmine spoke up for both of them by saying, "maria has trained in a restaurant kitchen, Miss."
"Good, then maria can prepare some lunch for us all, nothing elaborate, just a simple and healthy salad. Can you manage that, maria?"
"Yes, Miss," her voice barely above a whisper.
"That will be at 1.00. Other than an emergency do not disturb me. Understood?"
A chorus of "Yes, Miss," followed. "Now go about your duties the pair of you."
After they had gone I got up, poured myself a second cup of tea and then sat for some time, still naked, in my chair by the window looking out over the countryside. Eventually I got up and had a leisurely bath. Some instinct made me take extra care with my clothes and I chose a black corset and the smallest black lacy thong. A pair of black hold-ups completed my underwear. I found the sheerest blouse in my wardrobe, almost white but with the vaguest hint of pink. Looking in the mirror I could see that my nipples were easily visible. A grey, rather severe, skirt completed my ensemble. I looked in my full-length mirror and was pleased with the image I portrayed.
When I finally went down the kitchen was deserted but smelled of newly scrubbed floor. I made myself some breakfast. It occurred to me that I didn't know if the two girls ate before they came to me. I decided that, if they arrived 15 minutes earlier I would allow them to make themselves some toast and coffee or tea. I didn't want either of them working on an empty stomach. I then went into the lounge, sat down, and started to think about the two girls.
It seemed to me that maria was submissive, plain and simple. She easily bent to my will and also seemed to play the underdog to jasmine. After that things became more complicated as jasmine had started off as a typical obedient submissive maid but her treatment of maria yesterday showed a new side to her. I didn't see her as a true switch but as either submissive or dominant depending on who she was dealing with. I couldn't imagine her trying to take on a dominating role with me for example. Perhaps she was that rare person who, having been told all her young life that her true place was as a submissive was, beneath the surface, truly a Domme. I felt I should explore this further as much for her sake as mine.
Just as I made my mind up jasmine walked in carrying a cup of coffee on a tray.
"Its 10.30, Miss, and you said ..."
"Of course, jasmine, just put it on the table then stay for a while. There are things I need to ask you."
She put the coffee on the low table and then knelt on the floor with her hands behind her waiting quietly. I picked up my coffee and took a sip or two.
"Very nice, jasmine, and where is maria right now?"
"She's upstairs changing the sheets, Miss."
"Did you organise her to do that?"
"Well I knew that it needed doing, Miss."
"You seem to organise her very well."
"She is a hard worker, Miss, if instructed."
"I was interested in the way you were with her yesterday. There were times when you were a little rough with her."
"I'm sorry, Miss, but sometimes she needs persuading."
"And do you 'persuade' her very often?"
"Only when she needs it, Miss, but the truth is I think she quite enjoys it."
"Enjoys it in what way?"