Chapter 26. Spills and Thrills.
I was feeling excited as we followed her along the corridor. I had disposed of my last exam the day before - as I thought, it had been the easiest of the three - so now I was in holiday mood, and determined to let go and really enjoy myself!
Jayne and I hung back slightly as Sarah, with one anxious glance backward at us, presented herself in the doorway of Kittyâs lounge. The sound of the guests voices sank to a murmur, then stopped completely. For perhaps five seconds there was total silence. Then someone said âOhâŚmyâŚgod!â Then, pandemonium. Whoops of delight, a scream, followed by a gale of laughter. We saw Sarah grabbed by both hands, and pulled into the room. I tuned to Jayne.
âThat was a success then. Congratulations.â
She gave me a meaningful look, and we followed Sarah through the doorway.
Sarah had been taken to the middle of the floor, and the guests, who numbered about fifteen, were gathered round, either staring, pointing, or laughing. In her boots, Sarah was taller than most of them. Bella stood next to her, proprietorially, fussing with her sleeves, as if she were the one who had just dressed her. When Jayne appeared, she was bombarded with questions about Sarahâs hair, nails and makeup, what brands she had used, and where she had acquired such skill. I suppose in such company it wasnât surprising. I could see Bella didnât much like the transfer of attention from her to Jayne. Her little over-powdered forehead was puckered with irritation. She tried to reassert herself.
âSarah, please go into the kitchen at once. I think this calls for champagne. Someone will open a bottle and pour the drinks, and you will bring them to us. Right?â
âYes, madam,â Sarah answered dutifully. She tried to move towards the door, but the women were not letting her go just yet.
âI love the little tray!â one of them laughed.
A short woman in trousers seemed to be suggesting something to her friend, which elicited gleeful assent. She stepped in front of Sarah, and with both hands coolly raised the front of her dress, the hem of which was about on a level with her waist.
âOoh, look girls! What sweet little panties sheâs got! So much nicer than those ugly bloomers maids usually wear!â
There was general amusement at this, but Bella was determined to demonstrate her authority.
âSarah! Go and do what youâve been told! At once, please!â
Sarah was allowed to trot off towards the kitchen.
âIâll go and pour the drinks,â said Kitty, following behind.
With the temporary departure of Sarah, the guests crowded around Jayne and I, besieging us with questions - all except Sam and Tracey, who seemed to have taken an instant dislike to us both. They stood slightly apart, casting occasional disdainful glances in our direction. The rest seemed friendly, if a bit giggly. Kitty must have told them what I was, and they all wanted an insight into the secrets of the dungeon. But I wasnât telling.
âIf you want to know what goes on, come and have a session. Two at a time, if you like. Iâll give you a special rate.â
âI would, too!â piped up one of them, who seemed the youngest of the lot, barely out of her teens.
âYeah? Iâll come with you if you like, Michelle,â added her friend. âYou wouldnât be too hard on us, would you, madam?â
âYouâd set the boundaries, girls,â I said. âBut it wouldnât be worth my while unless I could at least give you both a good spanking!â
That went down well, and the pair of them dissolved in giggles. But afterwards I saw Michelle looking at me thoughtfully. I mentally filed her away as a possible future client.
At that moment a little cheer went up. Sarah was returning from the kitchen, five full champagne flutes on her tray. She stepped carefully, her eyes fixed on the glasses. If she could carry these without spilling them, she could carry anything, I thought. She presented herself to the guests, and stood still while five drinks were taken off her little tray. Then she turned and headed back to the kitchen.
âWeâre gonna keep her busy this evening!â I heard one of them remark.
Sarah made two more trips without incident. But there were still two women without champagne, and she had to go back once again. Of course, it would have been much easier to bring the bottle in. There were already numerous bottles of wine on the table in various states of depletion, along with a huge variety of snacks. But that would have spoilt the game. Bella was making sure to keep her busy. I wished Sarah blessed with a kinder mistress, but maybe she herself wouldnât have wanted that. I donât know.
So it was the final champagne run. Only two glasses. Sarah was probably feeling confident now. Perhaps over-confident. She walked a little faster than before, and in focussing on the glasses in front of her, she caught one heel in the edge of the rug, stumbled, and though the glasses didnât fall on the floor, one fell over and spilled on her tray.
âWhoops!â laughed one of the women. âNaughty girl!â
But Bella wasnât so forgiving.
âStupid, clumsy girl!â she cried. âGo back and get another one. And mop the tray!â
âYes, miss,â whimpered Sarah. But in her confusion she turned around too quickly, and over went the other glass, too. The guests were in fits, but Bella was furious.
âBack in the kitchen at once. When youâve given Candy and Stella their drinks, report to me!â
âYes, miss,â Sarah replied, in a subdued voice.
âIâm going to get something from the car,â added Bella, as Sarah exited, and marched out of the room.
âSheâs for it now,â whispered one of the girls, âpoor thing.â
I followed Sarah to the kitchen, and helped mop her tray. Kitty poured the replacement drinks.
âAre you OK, darling?â I asked.
âFine, thanks, madam,â she smiled, âI was clumsy. I want to be a good maid. Itâs all part of my training. This is what Iâve always wanted. Thank you for that. And thank you for arranging my outfit. Itâs really lovely!â
She seemed so into the whole thing, even I was a little surprised. She had said enough to convince me any intervention on my part would not be welcomed. I determined to let things take their course, and maybe to join in if I felt so inclined.
I returned to the lounge, and started circulating. Jayne was in serious conversation with a tall blonde woman, apparently on the very important subject of eyeliner. I tried to memorise names. I knew half a dozen already. I met a very nice woman of about thirty-five, called Wanda, who started asking me if I was still at school, and what I hoped to do. She was the only person I really felt relaxed with. She told me all about her husband and her children, the eldest being about my age. We were chatting away happily, when I heard Bellaâs icy voice cutting through the room.
âRight, missy! Come here. Now!â
She had returned from her car, and in her hand was the riding whip I had loaned her.
âOver the back on this chair, please. Now lift up your skirt. Go on!â
Sarah, obediently leant forward over the back of an armchair, and took the hem in her fingers. It was unnecessary really, since as she bent over, the layers of tulle stood up by themselves, revealing her tightly-encased bottom.
âThis is the reward for clumsiness, missy. Six strokes of the whip. Let it be a lesson.â
The room was silent, everyone riveted to the spectacle before them.
Bella administered the first stroke, accompanied by a grunt of effort. Sarah flinched, and let out a little squeak of pain. Another, if anything harder than the first. A little whimper from Sarah, and she involuntarily lifted one foot off the ground, tautening the chain. A third, eliciting a cry of pain. Bella stood back.
âThree left. Anyone else care to try?â
âMe, me!â
âAnd me!â
The voices belonged to Sam and Tracey. They pushed their way to the front, and Tracey grabbed the whip from Bella.
âIâll show you how itâs done,â she cried, triumphantly. Her face set in an ugly grimace, she swung at Sarah with all her might. The loud smack of the whip on Sarahâs bottom forced from her lips a yelp of pain, which was immediately followed by a sort of little dance. Elated, Tracey ignored her friendâs demand to âgive us a go, Trace!â, and instead let the hapless Sarah have another, as hard as the first. Sarah yelped again, and began to sob, squirming with pain. Now it was Samâs turn. Yanking the whip from Traceyâs hand, she struck out blindly, missing Sarahâs bottom and catching the top of her thighs, making her jump up with a scream, vainly clutching at her legs.
âShit, I missed,â remarked Sam, annoyed. Tracey laughed at her.
âYou just need more practice, thatâs all, Sam. Maybe youâll get it this evening.â
A red weal had appeared on the backs of Sarahâs thighs, below her hemline. She was standing now, but still shifting from one foot to the other.
âYouâd better watch your step from now on, missy,â said Bella, with an evil sneer, recovering the whip from Sam.
âYes, miss. I will, miss.â
âOr you know what will happenâŚâ She raised the whip and pushed it into Sarahâs crotch, sliding it slowly back and forth against her panties, making her shudder.
âYes, miss, Absolutely, miss.â
âGood.â
Tracey was looking at Sarah with a thoughtful expression.
âBella⌠? Do you reckon we could borrow her sometimeâŚ? You know, just for a day or two?â
âWeâll see. Sometime maybe, when sheâs had a bit more training.â She turned to Sarah. âNow, girl, no slacking. Alice, could you pour some wine? Sarah will take it round to everyone. Well, off you go!â
I had found Jayne again.
âPoor Sarah,â she said, âI wouldnât like that Bella as a mistress, would you?â
âI wouldnât like any of this lot, thanks,â I replied.
âBut she treats her so badly. I think a slave should be a slave, but she should also love her mistress. I donât think she loves Bella, do you?â
âNo, I donât. But she wonât be with her forever. If things were different Iâd take her on myself â but at the moment thatâs impossible. Being a mistress to a permanent slave is a full-time job in itself, a complete physical and spiritual relationship.â
âHow does she put up with it? I hope she finds a loving mistress one day.â
âI hope so too. But Jayne, you donât know her. She canât help herself. Sheâs driven. She needs this sort of treatment. She canât get satisfaction any other way. The main problem at present is that Bella doesnât fully understand her sexual needs. Unfortunately she not a very empathetic person, as you can see.â
âThatâs an understatement.â
âMaybe weâll be able to help her later in the evening. Letâs wait and see.â