The week has been a blur.
Your thoughts are always pulled back to the appointment.
To him.
As promised, he informed everyone you know that you were receiving therapy, sparing the details.
The flood of concerned messages and emails produces a cocktail of emotions.
It's reassuring to have so many people reach out to you.
Exhilarating even.
They all want the truth. But what can you say?
You simply give a pretty little smile and lie all over again.
"I'm doing fine."
"I just needed someone to talk to."
"The bruising? Oh, I had a fall. Silly me."
His final words still echo in your head.
"Good girl."
You can't stop thinking about the next appointment.
You feel filthy, but why?
You were so wet in his office, even as he choked you.
When his warm load dripped from your holes, and his demeaning words made you shiver.
Even as he dismissed you like trash, leaving you stripped, soiled, and used.
Why did you leave that office feeling so good?
You don't know what's going on anymore.
Tomorrow is the next appointment.
Your phone buzzes. A message.
Your pulse races.
It's him.
"Hello, I'm looking forward to our catch-up tomorrow. I hear you are doing well. It's good to keep up appearances. You should continue to do so. You are doing so well. Ensure you dress well tomorrow. Take care."
There's an attachment. A photo.
He sent you a picture of... a pair of shoes?
Black strappy stilettos with sky-high heels.
They look so familiar.
But how could he...?
Another text.
"And do remember to bring the dress."
It's the same outfit from that night. When you were taken.
He's blackmailing you.
You've got no choice.
A restless night. The following day comes quickly.
You follow his instructions. Dressing as he commands. Applying your make-up with precision. Recreating your appearance perfectly.
The short journey to the therapist's office feels like an eternity. Your outfit draws many eyes. But, of course, it does. You knew it would.
He knew it would.
Your neighbours, the taxi driver, even his receptionist. Eyes dart over your figure. Judging. Wondering. Fantasising. You feel exposed.
You're getting so much attention.
By the time you make it to his waiting area, you feel almost relieved. A moment of solace. The feeling is temporary.
The door swings open.
The relief washes away.
It's time.
As always, he's incredibly well dressed. Wearing his signature wide smile.
He wordlessly gestures for you to enter.
You enter slowly, your every step is observed. The sound of your stilettos clicking on the immaculate oak flooring echos into the dangerously inviting room.
Everything is exactly as it was before. The gilded furnishings and rich decor. Even the exquisite smell is the same.
Hints of sandalwood and fresh lavender, a scent that hints at meticulous attention to detail, carefully concocted to relax its audience, while whispering of luxury and sophistication.
He breaks your trance.
"Hello again. How has your week been?"
He gestures towards the leather sofa. You take a seat. In the precise position identical to last time.
Like a good girl.
He takes his place behind the wide mahogany desk. The scene is set.
Then you see it.
Lurking in the corner. Gazing at the sofa.
A tripod with a video camera on top. The recording light slowly blinking.
You begin to shake.
You don't have to do this.
You can leave right now; leave this perverse lair behind.
You can just take your things and go.
So why aren't you doing it?
Why can't you bring yourself to leave?
Why is that camera making your cunt tingle?
The therapist's low voice once again forces you back into reality.
"So, we're here again. I'm so glad that you came. I've been told that you've done exceptionally well this week."
His eyes drift over you.
"And it seems that you've followed my instructions."
"That's very,
very
good."
The tingling intensifies.
He smiles again.
Does he know?
"Now... shall we begin?"
He does not wait for your answer.
"Let's take a look at you."
He gestures for you to rise.
Slowly, shakily, you stand. You take a cautious step forward into the centre of his office.
The camera silently observes. Tracking your every movement.
You're the star of the show.
"Very good." He breathes.
"Now then, can you understand why men might seek to make advances on you while you appear this way?"
He looks at you expectantly.
"Answer me."
You fumble your words.
"Well, it's... It's a short dress."
"And the shoes?"
"They're high heels. And um. Sexy."
"That's right."
He continues to examine you. Closely.
"Do you have any more dresses like this one?"
You hesitate.
"Yes."