After moving to the village of Ashfield, my wife and I have fallen under the malign influence of The Circle. Angela has been inducted as our landlord's slave, in a bizarre initiation rite.
Part Four. The Dinner Date.
Arriving home after the initiation ritual, we stood embracing, just holding each other tight, for a long while. She was obviously drained, physically and emotionally; and I really just wanted to get her to sleep.
"Come on," I said gently. "You need a shower, then bed"
She grunted. "I don't think a shower will be enough. I need a long soak in the bath."
"I know" I sympathised. "But you can't. Your tattoo might get infected. You can bathe tomorrow, if you want, but it's just a shower for now." I released her from my embrace. "You need rest."
She agreed, groaning as she flexed her arms and rubbed her hips. "My joints are so stiff and painful. And my pussy has never been so sore. I don't know if I'll even get up the stairs."
"You'll be alright after a nights rest. Come on, let's clean you up."
I helped her up the stairs and into the bathroom, turning on the over the bath shower. She discarded the chiffon dress and the scrunchie from her hair, before climbing, with my assistance into the bath. I, too, got rid of my robe, and stepped in beside her.
"Come" I said. Let me wash you."
She stood under the steamy water spray for a minute or two, enjoying the feel of the hot water running down her body; easing her aches and pains. Then I picked up the soap and shower gel and thoroughly soaped her all over, paying particular attention around her vulva, anus, thighs and pubic hair. She was plastered with dried semen.
Once done, I shampooed her long hair, and left her to rinse herself off under the hot water; whilst I went to look out some warm towels from the airing cupboard.
When she was ready, I held out a large bath sheet, as she stepped out of the bath, wrapping her up snugly. I passed her a smaller towel to wrap her wet hair in.
"Are you alright to dry yourself?" I asked. She nodded.
"I'm OK. Thanks."
I left her, put on my dressing gown; and headed downstairs to the kitchen, where I filled the kettle, to make a reviving cup of tea. I carried her tea up to her, but when I got back upstairs, I found her crashed out, already sound asleep, on top of the bed; with the towels still wrapped around her body and hair. I found a warm blanket, spread it over her, and left her where she was.
After I had showered myself, taking care around my new tattoo, I went back down and took a bottle of whisky and a glass through to the living room. I sat in an armchair, thinking, brooding; as I worked my way down the bottle. At some stage I fell asleep in the armchair.
I woke up to daylight, with a whisky headache and a creaky neck, from sleeping at an odd angle. It was seven o'clock. I went in to the kitchen to get a glass of water and a couple of painkillers, before climbing the stairs.
Angie was still asleep on top of the bed sheets. At some stage she had thrown off the blanket I'd covered her with. The bath towel, too, had fallen away from her body. Surprisingly, the towel wrapping her hair was still intact.
I stood still for a while, just watching her. After over a year of marriage, in which she had been so shy about her body, I couldn't get enough of seeing her naked like this. Her sweet breasts rising and falling as she breathed, deeply. The gentle swell of her belly. The fine, soft hairs gracing her pubic mound. It almost seemed unusual, after the past week, to see her nipples at ease, rather than rampantly erect. She looked so innocent. It seemed impossible that she had just been through a wild, rampant sex ritual involving five other people; all of whom had fucked her.
I made to pull the blanket to cover her nakedness. She stirred at the first movement, and woke up. Seeing me standing over her, she pushed herself upright, yawning. She smiled at me, shyly.
"You look like you slept well" I commented.
"Like a log, thank goodness. I was worn out."
"You had good reason to be," I replied, sitting beside her on the bed and taking her by the hand. I placed my pointing finger against her forehead.
"How are you feeling in there" I asked, raising my eyebrows. She blushed, taking a deep breath,
"Oh, I'm fine," she chuckled, in a bashful tone. She paused and continued, "I can't believe what went on, last night. The things they did to me!" Her eyes widened, hand covering her mouth as a memory came back. "They made me wee in front of them, and then made me drink it! And then we all drank it! Can you believe it?" Her face reddened at the thought, but she was laughing as she spoke.
"They did a lot of stuff that has never been done to me before. Four men had sex with me! A woman made love to me! Did you see her, kissing me on the mouth?" I nodded silently, allowing her to continue.
"I was embarrassed, scared, mortified the whole time; but I was so aroused as well. I wanted more. Is that wrong?" I shook my head.
"I'm happy for you. It would be terrible if you hated it." She was quiet for a moment, then burst out;
"Can you believe the doctor and that filthy priest? How do you think they got involved in all of this?" I shrugged. After another short silence I ventured,
"And Brother Frank?" I let the question hang in the air, unfinished. Her humour evaporated instantly. Her face fell.
"I'm sorry about that. I don't know what happened. I couldn't help myself." She swallowed and paused for a few seconds, then went on;
"I hate him. I hate him more than any of them. Now, in this instant, thinking about him makes my skin crawl. He's an awful, immature, arrogant jerk. But I still want him. If he were here, now, I would be craving his attention, desperate for his touch. I want him to be my Master." She looked up at me, tears in her eyes.
"I'm sorry, Steve. This must be so hard for you. I don't love you any less. I just don't have any free will in this matter."