Reining in Riley
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“Riley, before you take off on that damn thing, I want to talk to you about something,” Joanna said, motioning to the dinette chair across from her.
“Shoot!” Riley said as she sat down opposite Joanna.
“Riley, I don’t want you to get defensive but I’m concerned about something I’ve noticed and Helen has too.”
Riley had a confused look on her face. “Well, what is it?”
“Well, it concerns your drinking habits,” Joanna said somewhat reticently.
“What? You’re kidding me, right? I can handle my liquor and stay up with the best of them! Had plenty of practice in college and it’s not like I make an ass of myself every time I have a few drinks, is it?”
“Yes, I know, that’s concerning in itself but no, that’s not what I’m talking about. It’s when you’re upset, a few times you’ve gone home and drank till you passed out,” Joanna said with a serious look on her face.
“What, when?” Riley said, a hint of irritation in her voice at Joanna’s accusation.
“Well, let me see, the night of your suspension when I drove you home, the night you and Cheryl got into it at the Left, and the night you got caught riding your motorcycle without a helmet. And those are only the ones I know about.”
“C’mon, Jo, you go home and have a couple of glasses of wine to relax, what, you think I have a drinking problem?” Riley scoffed.
“No, Riley, of course I don’t, I just worry that you sometimes don’t know how to handle your emotions, so you drink to escape. If you ever feel like that, I want you to talk to me before you drown your sorrows, okay? Not that I will let you now that I’m around.”
Riley’s mind wondered back to the day she thought she had lost Joanna, she had drunk until she passed out and many other times…
“What are you thinking, Riley, tell me,” Joanna said gently.
Riley’s thoughts jolted back to the present.
“My dearest darling Joanna, you have nothing to worry about. Anyway, you’re here now to keep a close watch on me. Besides, I’m Irish and you know we’re practically weaned on beer!” Riley dismissed teasingly, getting up and kissing Joanna again. “Going for a ride with my helmet and airbag suit!”
Joanna smiled at her girlfriend. “Okay be careful!” she said as she swatted Riley’s behind playfully. “Oh, and make sure you’re back before five, we have plans!”
“K,” Riley said as she disappeared out the door.
* * *
Riley returned to her apartment after her ride and texted Joanna.
I’m home, honey, just going to wash the New York grime off me. Where are we going and what should I wear?
Joanna’s reply came within moments.
Something sexy!
Riley contemplated her wardrobe after her shower. She had no idea where they were going but she thought she would surprise Joanna. A few weeks earlier Kate and Riley had gone shopping and Kate had convinced her to buy a skimpy little black dress. It was the only dress Riley owned and if Joanna wanted something sexy, then this more than fit the bill. It was short and sleeveless with lace in places that showed ample skin of Riley’s toned midsection. Riley put on a pair of black heels and looked in the mirror, pleased with herself, then headed upstairs to Joanna’s penthouse. Riley knocked on the door then let herself in. The penthouse seemed unusually dark with only a small lamp on next to the living room window.
“Jo, it’s me, are you here?” Riley called, putting her purse down on the kitchen bar counter.
“In the bedroom, come here,” Joanna called back.
“Why is it so dark in here and where are we going anyway?” Riley asked as she headed for the bedroom, which she noticed was dimly lit too as she approached the entrance. “What’s with the…”
Riley stopped dead in her tracks at the sight before her. Joanna was standing in the middle of the bedroom adorned in tight black leather. She had on long black boots with spiked heels, a short tight miniskirt, and a leather bustier that was laced tight up the middle, enhancing her cleavage. In her black leather gloved hands she flexed a long black riding crop.
“Your dress pleases me, Riley, very appropriate!” Joanna said as she licked her lips and eyed Riley from head to toe.
Riley couldn’t speak; her heart raced as her wide eyes took in the rest of the room. Next to Joanna was the assembled bench Riley had seen under the bed. It had a wooden frame with several black padded parts and various buckles and straps in different places. The room was lit with a soft red light and several candles burned on the dresser and nightstands. Laid out on the bed, Riley could see what looked like some kind of whip with many tails. There was a black leather paddle and leather restraints, a blindfold, various dildos and vibrators, and other items that Riley couldn’t identify.
“Fuck me!” Riley breathed as her eyes came back to Joanna.
Joanna put the tip of her crop under Riley’s chin, tipping it up to meet her eyes. “Oh, I intend to, darling, right after I strip you and whip you!”
The End
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Table of Contents
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Chapter Sixteen
Chapter Seventeen
Chapter Eighteen
Chapter Nineteen
Chapter Twenty
Chapter Twenty-One
Chapter Twenty-Two
Chapter Twenty-Three
Chapter Twenty-Four