60. Next Step
<<. Avery. >>
The Dom holds me by the arm and pulls me out of the water. The abundance of air hits my lungs and a feeling of euphoria takes over. He helps me out of the bathtub and I see someone standing behind me from the corner of my eyes, holding a nket. My body shivers with cold water and a strange rush of energy and dizziness makes itself known.
It''s jarring. This feeling is like the release we feel during sex.
I am trying to process so much while a thick towel wraps around my body. Dom takes a seat and pulls me onto hisp.
"You did good," He murmurs while someone dabs my hair. I turn my head and see a sub. She smiles at me.I sigh and lean into Dom''s chest. What was his name again? Lucas?
I giggle and he asks in amusement, "May I know what''s so funny?"
"It feels nice being pampered after a session," I tell him. My body is so freaking cold. But there is a strange sense of happiness looming over my head. I feel like I am high on drugs.
On the first day, I couldn''t process the idea of aftercare by someone unknown. I have held hands and cuddled men because I wanted to date them. With M... I was okay ying because we were exploring. But here, I refused sex, and I know
I might not date my trainer. The idea of snuggling a new person felt off.
"It''s not necessary to sexualize everything. Body needs some love after a session," the mistress told me on the first day. "So don''t think about it. If I want to hold you, let me."
As long as they are in boundaries, it is fine. Right?
Also, I don''t want any nasty sub-drop to happen to me. Jane, Jonas'' pet, had told me a sub-drop can ur anywhere from a few minutes to a few days after a scene. In training too they exined fatigue, sadness, anxiety, and a sense of emotional emptiness are top problems if aftercare is not given. Although it totally depends on person to person. I would rather not risk it. I already have enough problems in my life.
And let''s admit it. Who doesn''t enjoy cuddling, talks, and reassurance?
I walk into the locker room, feeling a sense of calmness and relief. Dad has given me so many responsibilities, so it''s a nice disconnect every day after the stress of office. Like ying tennis. I think to myself, in amusement.
I fumble with the lockerbination as I try to open it. I am a little eager to
change into normal clothes, but I switch on my phone to check for any necessary emails or messages. There is a reminder for me.
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After Sleeping with My Childhood Prince. I Kicked Him Out from My World Chapter 85
''Dinner with Noah Miller Discuss next tour and music video release.''
My jaw ticks. M''s brother....
Nowadays, I don''t want to do anything with M or Miles or whatever his name is... He is probably not even at fault. It''s just me who is an overemotional fool. I shake my head and text Lena to be ready for the night. I cannot, for the love of God, go
to dinner with his brother alone. Even though its business dinner.
There is a missed call from an unknown number, then a text.
Unknown: ''Hello, miss Avery. This is officer Beck handling your attack case. Please call me. We have some suspects for you to identify."
My breath hitches. Did they catch him?
My hands shiver as I put my phone back in the locker and pick up my clothes.
My heart is beating fast, and I try to process. That''s a good sign, at least. It will clear the air if De and Joy were behind that attack. They are iming they had nothing to
O with it. I feel bad about Dad too. He is facing a challenging situation because of this.
And Ethan?
I snort. That fucker''s old deeds are making it onto the surface. Turns out his rising business skills were not dazzling after all. Way too many times, he used shady methods. I recognised the same pattern he used to take over dad''s business too. He has many projects under him from Collins Constructions. But I know I can take back control slowly and steadily. I need to be patient. The way media is questioning hispany''s ounts, I am sure he will soon face a revenue department enquiry soon.
I pick up my clothes to change, a voice calls out.
"Sub, can I speak with you for a moment?" It''s my mistress. The one in-charge of my training. I turn my face to her and a feeling of apprehension creeps up my spine. "Of course, mistress," I reply, trying to keep my voice steady.
She leads me to a quiet corner of the locker room and turns to face me. "It''s only been a few days... I wanted to check in and make sure that this is truly what you want,” she asks, her eyes scanning mine.
"Usually training takes much longer before we move to next step. You are splendid so far. But it''s my duty to make sure that you are really ready... for the auction. Physically and mentally."
My heart races as I consider the question. Is this truly what I want? The problem is they cannot train me too far if I refuse to give them consent to ''fuck''.
She said that sex was important to bond with a Dom during training. If I don''t have one, it''s necessary to take the next step. The problem is, for the next step, I need tomit for a month. Auction is a way to find me interested people.
It is a little scary situation. I admit to myself. Not all sub-Dom rtionships are full-time. Some members engage in a sub-Dom dynamic only inside the bedroom or at the club or sometimes in specific situations. While others live a full-time lifestyle. The level ofmitment and involvement in the rtionship depends on each couple. They
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After Sleeping with
decide what they arefortable with. I personally want it part time. Also, I don''t like the idea of being a ve or
being someone''s property.
Rough sex? Yes, I like it very much.
I like bondage and impact y too. But I have only explored it a little. I need to try
it more.
I am afraid What if the Dom who selectes me wants things different from me? But that''s a risk in any rtionship. Right?
"Yes, mistress. This is what I want. I understand the sacrifices thate with this choice, but I will make them."
She nods, a small smile ying at the corners of her lips. "I''m d to hear that," she says. "I value your dedication and I hope you are cored by someone who values you equally. Remember, if you ever have any doubts or concerns, you can alwayse to me."
I walk out of the barn and into the car where Ran is waiting to drive me home. "All good?" he asks, and I nod.
The drive home is mostly quiet. When we enter the apartment, he reminds me, “I remember you have a business dinner tonight?"
"Yea... I will be ready in an hour."
I need a warm shower before that. All those warm nkets did little to remove the ice cold shivers from my body. During training, most subs stay at the barn for the night, because they have their partners or Doms with them. I chose to keep the hours minimum. No point sleeping alone at night when I know I don''t have anyone. My trainers have their own life after all.
We walk into our rooms. After bath, Ie to the living room. Lena is sitting on the couch.
"Hey..." She says in her chirpy voice.
"Hey!" I sigh as I slump onto the sofa next to her.
"How was the evening?" She drawls. “Did they tie your legs apart and fuck you
with a dick on stick today?"
My cheek burns and I smack her arm.
"We have a man in the house... Don''t make such obscenements for Fuck''s sake," I whisper shout at her.
She rolls her eyes. "Let the man know that women can be wild sometimes."
"I am sure he has plenty of action in his life," I mutter, but it makes me wonder.
Doesn''t Ran miss his family or girlsister?
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"Anyway.. I was wondering if you woulde with me."
"NO!" Lena cuts me in the middle.
I frown at sudden interruption.
"I already have ns with my girl sisters... A sleepover to be exact," she adds
"Noooo," I whine. "I thought I was your girlsister!"
She rolls her eyes. "Do your work by yourself. You are a big girl."
"Okay, no problem. I''ll just go alone." I make a face and tell her. Honestly, she has
been pulling too much of my weighttely.
"What should I wear?" I ask Lena across the hall, and she makes her way inside my room with a dress in her arms.
I frown.
"What is this?"
It''s a silk purple dress.
"It''s... Wow... Lena, it''s not a dinner date. It''s a business dinner."
I object, but hold the dress in my hands, anyway. It''s too beautiful to not touch.
"When did you buy it?" I shoot another question before she can answer.
"I didn''t buy it. Mr Miller has sent it."
I blink
"Noah? Why would he send me a freaking dress?" she shrugs.
"I guess he likes you... I told you in New York.. I have an inkling that he likes you."
I shake my head. I have no intention of shagging both brothers.
"I don''t want to go on a date with him. It was a business date, nothing else," I
reply, turning my face away from her.
Ever since I came back from the trip, Lena has been constantly on my back
asking what happened. I told her Nothing happened.
What am I supposed to tell her.
I got a mini heart break where things weren''t supposed to get serious? The more I
think about it, the more
embarrassed I feel.
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I barely met him a few times. Then
how did it happen? Was he slowly creeping into my heart when he used to pull silly pranks on me from rent city?
Life was much simpler a month ago.
"Don''t worry about that... I think he wants to show you off." Lena''s words break
my chain of thoughts.
I make a face. "Show me off to who?"
"Duh media.!! you are a big name... have you seen how much coverage you are
getting nowadays..."
I wear the dress and silk falls onto my skin softly.
Lena expertly applies makeup to my face as I sit in front of the mirror while Ran
waits patiently in the living
room.
"I sometimes feel bad about him," I tell Lena.
"All done!" Lena exims and adds, “It''s his job. Don''t worry about it. Once this
mess is resolved, he will be gone from our lives."
I stand up, taking onest look at my reflection. Lena did a splendid job.
Ran drops me off at the restaurant.
"Fuck," I mutter when I see a swarm of paparazzi around the restaurant. Is it
because Noah is here before me?
He chuckles and shakes his head. "Get used to it."
"Is it a good or a bad thing for my security?"
He meets my eyes and says in a serious expression, "A bit of both."
I nod and step out of my car. They clicked away as I make my way towards the
entrance of the restaurant, trying to keep a smile on my face.
Once inside, my eyes scan the beautiful interior design in awe. The decor is truly breathtaking. The è chandeliers hanging from the ceiling sparkled like diamonds, casting a warm, golden glow over the entire
room.
This is exciting. A fancy restaurant would be a nice investment.
Then I snort internally. Ever since I started getting money, I want to try a little-bit
of everything.
My financial counselor always warns me, "Careless investment is a nice way to
lose money. Be careful."
The hostess greets me with a warm
smile and leads me to my table. The soft music ying in the background and the gentle chatter
of the other diners has created a pleasant, rxing atmosphere.
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Business meeting or not. It will be a night to remember.
My steps falter as I catch sight of a familiar figure sitting with his back towards me.
I blink.
Am I hallucinating?
It''s not Noah, but Miles, who is waiting for me.