The high rise building we arrived at was just one of the few places I called home. Usually I stayed at my estate outside the city. It was quiet, scenic, with a lot of open space and generally allowed me to live in a more relaxed environment to escape the stress of the workplace. However, I also owned a top floor penthouse in the city center where I sometimes spent nights when I was too tired to travel back to my estate, or if I was trying to impress or entertain a guest like Sophia. It was likely she'd never even been in a residence quite like this before, much less in the multimillion dollar penthouse at the very top. Sophia probably came from a middle class family with a little house in the suburbs, or an apartment on the outskirts of the city proper. I hoped that being around such extravagance might remind her of the money that was at stake and help keep her in line.
We walked through a big, glass double door into the two story high lobby. The ornate crystal chandeliers that hung from the ceiling, large brass sconces that lined the walls, and the glossy black and white marble floor made it very clear that this was not a place the average person could afford. As I made my way towards the receptionist's desk, I noticed Sophia was no longer at my side. I turned to see her staring in awe, mouth agape. 'Such innocence,' I thought, grinning and giving her a moment to take in the sight.
"Come Sophia," I beckoned. "If you think this is impressive, wait till we get upstairs."
I gave her a sly little wink and turned back towards the front desk.
"Welcome back, Miss Rose. I hope you've had a lovely day," greeted the young blonde woman behind the desk. She noticed Sophia who quietly crept up beside me and handed me a clipboard. "Was tonight the Virtue Auction already?"
"Yes it was, thank you Lena," I replied, taking the clipboard and signing Sophia in as my guest. "I feel like I struck gold this year. Sophia here is just so precious! But of course, you know I can't pick favorites, and you will always have a special place in my heart. I just wish you would come back to my bed one of these days."
Lena had been one of my previous auction purchases, and she had enjoyed her time with me so much that she wanted to stay close and keep in touch. So when I found out she'd applied to work where I lived, I pulled a few strings and got her a position at the front desk. It was a bit awkward at first, knowing she'd see every new plaything I brought home, but Lena, like most of the others I bought from the auction, remained straight after our time together, so I knew there would never be any jealousy there.
"Aww, you're too sweet, Miss Rose, but you know I'm strictly into men," Lena blushed, taking the clipboard back. "We did have fun though, didn't we? So I won't say no. I'll think about it, ok?"
"I'd prefer if you didn't think and just came when I ask like you did before," I said, smirking suggestively.
Lena looked aghast at my remark as she exclaimed, "Miss Rose!"
"Goodnight Lena," I laughed, leaving the reception speechless as I walked towards the elevators.
Sophia followed close behind like the lost kitten she was. She was so quiet it was easy to forget she was there. Hopefully she'd open up once alone in my home. I fiddled around in my clutch and pulled out a little fob, which I pressed against a pad next to the elevator call button. The elevator down at the end of the row opened up and we stepped inside. Instead of a few dozen buttons for various floors there was another pad, which I pressed my fob against. This particular elevator was private use only for the residents of the top units and would go directly to my condo without stopping to pick anyone else up. The doors closed and we began our ascent to the top of the building.
"You're a shy little kitten, aren't you Sophia?" I asked, hoping to get something out of her.
"S-sorry, ma- I mean Miss Rose," Sophia replied, catching herself as she remembered my first rule.
"Don't be sorry, it's ok to be shy and nervous. It is your first time after all," I assured her. "Besides, it's so much more satisfying when the shy ones finally open up to reveal just how insatiable they can really be."
I reached over and lightly brushed Sophia's porcelain white cheek with the back of my fingers. I took her chin between my thumb and forefinger and turned her head to make eye contact with her.
"Because I will find out how much you can take," I said softly, leaning in close. "I will push your limits, but I will also open your eyes. I want you to keep an open mind even though you don't really have a choice when I ask you to do something. If you like something, let me know so I can remember what you like. But if I do something you don't like, I don't care. While I did say I want you to enjoy this as much as I will, remember you are here for my enjoyment first and foremost. I will make sure you get rewarded so long as you keep me satisfied. Do you think you can keep me satisfied?"
"I, um, I'll try my best, Miss Rose," Sophia's voice wavered.
