Best Friends Forever

by L. A. Thompson

  “Not what you expected, sweetheart?” “Um...no, sir, it’s not. It looks like someone’s home.” “Malcolm says it puts the clientele at ease. He actually lives in a small house on the property.” My eyes met his. “And will I be meeting Malcolm, sir?” His eyes narrowed a bit before he answered. “Yes, but like I told you earlier, he is a charming man. He will not touch you unless you consent so as long as you don’t allow him to sway your judgment you’ll be fine.” I looked up through my lashes at him. Is he nervous? Does he seriously believe I would allow another man touch me? Wanting to reassure him that he had nothing to worry about, I responded quietly, “You have nothing to worry about, sir. I will only allow the man I love to touch me.”

  Grant

  The man she loves? Does this mean that I’m the man she loves? My heart skipped a beat and nearly leapt out of my chest. “Meri...” Before I could ask her if she meant what I thought she meant, the front door opened. We turned to see a tall, thin, beautiful blonde dressed in a black leather bustier, thong and thigh-high heeled boots with a black dog collar around her neck. “Good evening, Mina.” Meri looked from me to the blonde, suspicion in her lovely eyes. Is she jealous? I leaned down and murmured in her ear, “Don’t worry, baby. She’s not my type.” Meri’s face flushed a pretty pink but I saw the look of relief in her eyes. Her eyes downcast, the blonde greeted us. “Good evening, Master Grant…miss. Master Malcolm is expecting you. Do I have permission to lead you to him?” I nodded, “Please do.” Placing my hand at the small of Meri’s back, we followed Mina into the house.

  As we followed Mina down a long hall past a beautiful staircase, I watched Meri out of the corner of my eye. I couldn’t help but grin at how wide her eyes were as she gazed around at the elaborate and decadent décor. Nude statuary on marble pedestals could be seen around the large entry and hall, while elaborate tapestries and oil paintings depicted men and women in various stages of undress and sensual poses. One oriental statue, in particular, seemed to have captured her attention. A large jade replica of an ancient Chinese statue depicted a loving couple with their clothing in disarray. It was apparent from the looks on their faces that the husband had just completed servicing his sated and very satisfied wife. Meri stared at the statue, her breathing erratic. My slacks suddenly became tighter when I realized just how turned on she was at the mere sight of such erotica.

  “It’s a beautiful statue, isn’t it?” I murmured in her ear. Starting, her wide eyes flew to my face. I chuckled when her face turned a pretty shade of bright pink. Oh, yes. She is most definitely turned on. I suddenly realized that Mina had stopped at a door at the end of the hallway and was waiting, her eyes downcast submissively. As I remembered, it led to Malcolm’s office. As we caught up with her, Mina tapped lightly on the door. “Enter.” Mina opened the door and we stepped inside. The tall blonde, her eyes still downcast, stepped quietly to where Malcolm was seated in a large wingback chair in front of a beautiful fireplace. She knelt at the side of the chair, resting her hands on her knees. “Master Malcolm, your guests have arrived.”

  “Thank you, love.” Malcolm stood. “Grant, my boy, it’s good to see you.” He held out his hand and I shook it before he pulled me in for a hug. We hadn’t seen one another in several years but at one time, Malcolm was my mentor and my friend. He grinned and looked at Meri. “Malcolm, I’d like you to meet Meredith MacDonagh.” Malcolm laughed, a hearty, deep laugh that seemed to come from somewhere outside his tall, slender frame. “Ah, Grant, I see you’ve brought me a bonny, wee, Irish lass to play with.” Meri started and edged closer to me, her eyes big. I chuckled and wrapped my arm around her. “Don’t mind him, hon. He likes to joke around. Remember what we talked about outside?” Her eyes downcast, she nodded and whispered, “Yes sir.” Malcolm smiled and reached to touch her face, stopping within an inch of her chin. Glancing at me, he asked, “May I?”

  At my terse nod, Malcolm lifted Meri’s chin until she met his eyes. “Oh, she is a beauty, my boy. And those gorgeous eyes! I can see why you’re so attached to her. It’s a pleasure to meet you lass. If you ever tire of this boy, I’d be glad to show you what a man can do for you.” Her face and upper chest flushed pink. Raising one brow, she jerked her chin from his hand and stared at him. “Not bloody likely.” Oh crap. I don’t think a woman has ever talked back to Malcolm without receiving a healthy dose of discipline for doing so. Grabbing Meri’s arm, I pulled her close before giving her a hard swat on her sweet little ass. As she gasped, I turned her to face me. “Apparently, you’ve forgotten yourself, Meri, and are in need of a lesson in decorum. I suggest you apologize to Master Malcolm for your impertinence.”

  Meri’s mouth dropped open and I braced myself. Her redheaded temper was legendary in both our families. Suddenly, she closed her mouth and bent her head submissively. “Yes sir,” she whispered. Turning to face Malcolm but keeping her head down, “I apologize profusely for my impertinence, Master Malcolm. Please forgive me.” Malcolm, grinning, glanced from Meri to me. “Well done, Grant. I must say, she’s got a fire in her that makes me wish she were mine to break. You’ve got your work cut out for you.” I grinned over Meri’s head at him. “Oh, I’m not interested in breaking her...not completely. Her fire is what made me fall in love with her.” I pretended not to notice her gasp at that.

  Malcolm chuckled. “Breaking a woman completely would be a disservice, especially one with such fire in her. A really good submissive retains just enough spunk to keep things interesting. In fact, my boy, I would even say a good submissive is also a dominant in other aspects of her life…or his life if you wish.” I grinned. “You mean like Mina?” He chuckled, “Mina proves my point perfectly.” He smiled down at Meri. “Tell me, lass, have you been introduced to Mina?” She looked up at me through her lashes. I nodded, “You may answer.” She turned to Malcolm, her head bent. “No Master Malcolm, I have not had the pleasure to be introduced to Mina.” “Very well. Mina?” Mina stood and hurried to Malcolm’s side. Her head bent submissively, she responded, “Yes, Master Malcolm?”

  “Mina, be a good lass and tell Meri what you do during the day.” Mina raised her head and met Meri’s eyes. She smiled slightly. “I am a corporate attorney, Meri.” Meri gasped. Malcolm laughed, “Yes, Meri. During the day, Mina is an aggressive corporate attorney but at night, she is my regular submissive and hostess to our guests. Thank you, Mina. You may return to your duties.” “Thank you, Master Malcolm.” We watched as Mina left the room, closing the door behind her. “So you see, Meri, a good submissive can have a life outside her submissive relationship. In fact, I’ve known some who are submissive to a dominant while also acting as a dominant to another submissive. Those are rare indeed.” He clapped his hands together. “Well, if you’re ready, my boy, I’ll show the two of you to your room.” This is it. No going back now. I nodded and grabbed Meri’s hand. “Lead the way, Malcolm.” Still holding hands, Meri and I followed the tall Irishman down the hallway and up the beautiful staircase.

  It had been several years since I’d been to Malcolm’s private club but it appeared not much had changed. The elaborate and decadent décor from the entry hall was duplicated upstairs. I grinned at the stunned look on Meri’s face as she stared around at the artwork decorating the large second floor hallway. As we reached the top of the stairs and continued down the hall, past several closed doors, Malcolm explained to Meri, “We have an extensive clientele from around the state and even some that visit us occasionally from other states or countries. All our rooms are sound-proofed so as to afford all our guests a modicum of privacy. However, for the safety of our submissives, each room has a panic button. One push of the panic button and our security and medical personnel respond to that room immediately.” Meri gasped. Whispering, she asked, “Permission to ask a question, Master Malcolm?” Smiling down at her, he responded, “Permission granted, lass.” Don’t smile at her, asshole. I found myself wanting to punch my old friend for smiling at my woman.

  “Is...has any subm
issive ever been injured here?” Malcolm chuckled, “No lass, all our submissives are cherished, as they should be. However,” he grinned. “One of our dominants was forced to seek medical attention a few years ago.” Her eyes grew round. “What...what happened?” “He brought in an outside...toy…that malfunctioned.” When she gasped, Malcolm laughed out loud. “His butt plug got stuck. Apparently, the dominant had a bit of the submissive in him.” Meri murmured quietly, “Oh my...” I chuckled and pressed a quick kiss to her forehead. We stopped at a closed door and Malcolm produced a key card. Handing the card to me, he raised one brow. “I trust you’ll find everything satisfactory.” “And my specific requests? The cameras?” I heard Meri gasp, “Cameras?” Malcolm chuckled, “Many of our clientele like a memento of their time here. Thus we have cameras set up in each room. Unfortunately, your dominant has requested all cameras to be shut off.”

  “And the mirror?” I asked. “You’ll find the mirror has been covered with drapery. You and your lass shall have the privacy you requested. A pity...” he murmured as he gazed down at Meri’s downcast head. “I find myself almost spellbound at the thought of observing your little submissive’s introduction to the lifestyle. She is a fiery beauty.” I growled lightly, “Not happening, Malcolm.” He grinned cheekily. “A pity. However, as a friend, I’ve honored your wishes.” He turned to leave but suddenly turned back. “If you change your mind, the controls for the cameras are on the bedside table.” With that, he bowed to Meri and walked back down the hall toward the stairs. I turned to Meri and asked, “Well, baby, are you ready?” Her beautiful eyes hidden by her lashes, she nodded slightly. “Yes…Master Grant.” And my cock immediately leapt to attention.

  My hands shook as I shoved the key card in the slot, unlocking the door. Pushing the door open, I allowed Meri to precede me into the large bedroom. Yes, it’s almost exactly as I remember it. At one side of the room was a large fireplace framed by a pair of wing-back chairs and matching loveseat. Dominating the other side of the room was a huge four-poster bed. As Malcolm promised, the large mirror on the wall to the side of the bed was covered by thick drapes. “Come.” I locked the door behind us and, placing my hand at the small of her back, guided Meri to the sitting area in front of the fireplace. I felt myself once again slipping into the natural role of dominant. I sat in one of the wing-back chairs and told her, “Kneel.” As if she’d been doing it for years, Meri knelt at my feet and assumed the pose of submissive that Mina had displayed earlier, head bent and hands resting quietly on her knees.

  I was amazed at her grace. She’s a natural submissive. If only I had known, we could have been together years ago. I slowly ran my hand through her curls. “Look at me,” I commanded gently. Meri raised her head but kept her eyes downcast, looking up through her lashes at me. I could see a small uplifting of the corners of her mouth as if she was pleased to be here. She never ceases to amaze me. I cleared my throat nervously. “This is your last chance to back out, sweetheart. Are you sure that you want to be my sub? Say the word and we will go home right now, never speaking of this again.” I saw a shiver run through her small frame. Her voice quiet but firm, she responded, “Please, Master Grant. I have been very naughty and should be disciplined. I need to be disciplined.” I couldn’t help the groan that escaped my throat. “Oh, baby, you make me crazy. Do...do you know about safe words?” I saw the confusion on her face. “No, sir. I’m not familiar with what that means.”

  “If something becomes too...intense or you become frightened or in too much pain, say your safe word. I will stop immediately, we will go home, and there will be no repercussions. Do you have a safe word?” She thought for a moment before nodding. “Yes, sir, I do.” “And what is your safe word?” “Library, sir.” I couldn’t help but laugh. “Library? Well, babe, it is definitely appropriate. Now...” I loosened my tie. “Kiss me, sub.” She leaned up on her knees, placing her small hands on my thighs. Leaning close, she gently kissed the corner of my mouth before shifting and placing another butterfly-soft kiss to the other side of my mouth. Just as I thought she was going to back away, the tip of her tongue flicked out to run across the seam of my lips. Oh damn! I grasped her shoulders. “Little tease,” I growled before crushing my mouth to hers, taking over the kiss. She gasped and I immediately took advantage of the opening, slipping my tongue inside her mouth. Her tongue met mine in a sensual duel that nearly made me come in my pants.

  I pulled away, gasping for breath and attempting to calm myself. Her hands clenched against my thighs and I heard a small moan escape from her. Needing to place a little distance between us if we were to do what we came there for, I gently pushed her back and stood. Walking to the bed, I ripped my tie off and began unbuttoning my shirt. Without turning around, I spoke, “Come here, sub.” At first I thought she was planning to defy me but then I heard her quiet step behind me. Without turning, I told her, “Get on the bed.” She sat on the edge of the bed. “On your knees, facing away from me.” She complied, kneeling quietly with her hands on her knees. I quickly removed my shirt, then slipped off my shoes and socks. For the sake of my own sanity, I left my slacks on even though every fiber of my body was telling me to strip naked and take Meri...make her mine.

  Stepping behind Meri, I reached down and carefully removed her sexy little shoes that just begged me to fuck her. “Raise up but stay on your knees, hands at your side.” In this position, kneeling on the bed, Meri’s head reached my chin, her sweet little ass at just the right level if I were to drop my pants and slide into her sweet pussy. Down boy! By now, my cock was hard enough to pound nails just from thinking about being inside her succulent body. I wrapped my arms around her waist and pulled her tight against my body. She moaned softly when I rubbed my erection against her round bottom. Pulling her hair to one side, I gently kissed her neck. My voice was rough when I murmured, “Yes, you have been a naughty little girl, haven’t you?”

  My hand caressed her bare thigh, gliding up under her dress. She moaned louder, her voice filled with desire. I gently shook her. “Answer me!” I ordered gruffly. Meri gasped before saying breathlessly, “Oh, yes, Master Grant. I have been a very naughty little girl.” “I think you need to be disciplined severely.” I felt a full-body shiver go through her. “In fact, I think you need to have this...” I cupped one cheek of her bottom and squeezed, making her moan again. “You need to have this sweet little ass thoroughly paddled for being such a naughty little girl. And just so you don’t try to escape my discipline, I’m going to restrain you. Do you like that idea, my naughty little minx?” “Oh, yes...Master Grant.” “Tell me what you want, sweetheart. Let me hear it.” “I...I want you to tie me up and...and paddle my bottom until it glows a cherry red. Please, Master Grant.” “Hmm...since you ask so politely.”

  “Don’t move, sub.” Releasing her, I walked to the side of the bed so I could see her face. One look and I nearly came in my pants. Her eyes closed, Meri had such a look of desire and need on her face. She is so beautiful like this. Reaching for a special wedge shaped pillow at the head of the bed, I placed it in front of Meri. “Lie down with your lower stomach on the pillow.” With my guidance, she laid down as I instructed. Her sweet bottom was sticking up in the air and such a temptation. I gave it a sharp tap with the flat of my hand. “Oh!” I couldn’t help but grin at the surprise in her voice. “That’s just a sample of what to expect you naughty girl.” I reached to the bottom of one of the four-posters and pulled up a long, sturdy strap and fastened the soft cloth strap around one of Meri’s ankles.

  “Malcolm has these restraints specially made so that they will restrain you without hurting you or leaving marks on your beautiful ankles and wrists.” I quickly restrained her other ankle before walking to the side of the bed. Gazing down at her, I nodded to myself. “Place your hands together and stretch them above your head.” I quickly restrained her wrists with one cuff to the head of the bed. “That’s not too tight is it?” “No sir.” Stepping back to the foot of the bed, I couldn
’t help but stand and gaze at that fantastic, round ass just waiting for my paddle. Grabbing her ankle, I pulled the restraint tighter to the bedpost. “Spread those sweet legs, sub.” I tightened the restraint on her other ankle until her thighs were spread so far apart that her sarong was stretched almost to its limit across her bottom. Can’t ruin that beautiful dress. With both hands, I grasped the hem and pulled until the dress was around her waist and her bare bottom was fully exposed. “Oh!” Meri squeaked.

  Oh dear lord in heaven…a thong. Her entire bottom was bared for my pleasure. All that covered her sweet pussy was a tiny scrap of black lace. What I wouldn’t give to just rip that lace off and sink up to my balls in her sweet pussy. Taking a deep, calming breath, I walked to the large sideboard on the wall opposite the two-way mirror. Opening the top, I saw all the tricks of the trade, so to speak. I ran my finger over a ball-gag. Hmm...not this time. I want to hear her moan and scream my name. Ah, yes...this will be perfect. Pulling out a red silk scarf, I returned to the bed. “Raise your head, sub.” Meri raised her head and I covered her eyes with the scarf, careful not to catch any of her beautiful curls in the knot as I tied it behind her head. She was biting nervously at her lower lip. “That’s not too tight is it?” “Um...no sir.” “That’s good. Not being able to see, being forced to use your other senses to hear, smell, and feel will make the experience all the more exhilarating.”

  After blindfolding my sweet little submissive, I returned to the sideboard. Looking over the various toys and tools of discipline there, I carefully chose a paddle. Just over a foot long and three inches wide, one side was lined with soft fur to deliver gently cushioned taps while the other side was made of leather for a delightful sting of pain and pleasure. Returning to the foot of the bed, I waited quietly. Waiting where she can’t see or hear me helps build her apprehension and suspense, making the first smack of the paddle all the more delectable. At the sight of her sweet, bare ass and barely covered pussy my erection strained at my zipper. In an effort to relieve the pressure, I quietly unzipped and removed my slacks. I left my boxers on, knowing that if I stripped down to skin, I would have been too tempted to bury myself deep inside Meri’s sweet little body before she was ready.