Mistress Katherine

"This is where our rooms are. Mistress stays in the south wing."

Abrielle brought me to a room door and opened it.

"This is my room."

She started to pull me in and I stood fast.

"Your Mistress made it plain that there are to be no unauthorized visits to your rooms."

She rolled her eyes.

"That's not what she means. She means she doesn't want any playing between us here without her knowledge or permission. We all have the same rules. She pointed at the folder. We'll go over them when we're done."

She pulled me into the room, but I was still hoping this was EXACTLY what Katherine had meant.

Abrielles room was decorated in French decor. I recognized much because my father was a carpenter by profession and we traveled often to see various styles of wooden furniture when I was younger. She had a four-post bed with a canopy decorated by layers of sheer pink flowered curtains. There was a make-up table with drawers and two dressers. All of this furniture appeared to be dark-stained oak, with deeply carved flower, leaf and scroll motifs. There was a beautiful painted flower in the top of each cutout design. She had a large closet with dark sliding doors and a work table near the window, which was accented by pink flowered curtains.

"Wow... This is a nice room!" I said, amazed.

"Really? Thank you!"

She took me out in the hall and we went a couple of rooms down.

"May we, Leiko?"

Leiko had not spoken much since I had been there, and rarely looked up, but this time she did, smiling at Abrielle and I.

"Yes, you may."

Abrielle smiled at me.

"Look at this!"

She opened the door and pulled me in. It was astounding. The whole room was done in oriental tradition, mostly Japanese.

The floor was dark hardwood, with 3 large oriental tapestries. The furniture was obviously teak, except for a red tansu cabinet. Her bed was low, about 4 inches from the floor, there was no headboard or footboard, but she had a painted white Ratan paper floor screen at the head of the bed. At the foot, atop one of the tapestries, was a well made kartubu bench, the sides curving upward, holding to the Asian tradition. At each side of the bed stood teak nightstands with lamps bearing the distinctive paintings of bonsai trees. There was a lone sogun chair by the window at the corner of a second tapestry, and two tatami-styled dressers. In the open area, in place of a table, resting on the third tapestry, there was a Maru coffee table in the center, with a red silk pillow on the floor beside it.

"Wow, Leiko, this is incredible!"

Leiko smiled and blushed.

"Thank you!"

"I love her room!" Abrielle almost whispered.

After a few more seconds, Abrielle pulled me back out into the hall and closed the door. As quiet as she was, I couldn't believe Leiko was a switch.

"Leiko, you're so sweet... and too quiet."

Adrianna let loose a tiny snort.

Leiko grinned at her, then turned back to me and smiled innocently.

"Thank you, Devoue" she said sweetly.

Just for a split second, before she looked away again, I thought I saw that look in her eye. It could have been my imagination.

"And where is Adriannas room?"

Abrielle pointed across the hall.

Adrianna stepped right into my face and looked me in the eyes. "Hmmm.. if I let him in, I may not let him out!"

I remembered that Abrielle said Adrianna was a tease, but SHE, rather than Leiko, was the one acting more like a switch since I got here.

Abrielle sighed.

Adrianna went and opened her door. Abrielle had small look of shock on her face. Adrianna bowed and motioned us inside. Abrielle blinked and dragged me in.

Adrianna's room was almost rustic in appearance. It reminded me of sleeping quarters I'd seen on pirate ships in movies. There was even a large globe in one corner of the room. There was a table with books, paper, pens and pencils scattered on top of it. Her bed was the only thing slightly out of place. Even though it had what appeared to have a clear-stained pine headboard and footboard, it was still canopied with layers of sheer white curtains hanging over the sides. To keep with the rustic appearance, the Laredo dresser and Puebla nightstands were pine as well. She only had a couple of thick oval throw rugs in the room.

"Adrianna is going to school. She's studying biology. She wants to be a registered nurse and goes to school three days a week." Abrielle said.

"Nice," I replied with a smile, "nice room, too. I like it!"

Adrianna smiled, never losing that look in her eyes like she wanted to eat me alive. She walked back to the open door and ushered us out.

Abrielle whispered as we left the room and Adrianna closed the door.

"She NEVER allows us in there. She only did that for you!"

I grinned at her, "Well, I'm honored!" I whispered back.

"And you're welcome!" Adrianna piped in. I guess we weren't whispering soft enough.

"Thanks!" I laughed.

We moved three rooms down the hall, near the other end.

"This is your room for now."

This time Abrielle waited for me to open the door. I did so, and looked around inside. It was a little dark, but definitely masculine. It had a brown plush carpet. Like Abrielles room, there were two dark dressers, but without the floral decorations. It seemed to be more of an Italian design. Next to one of the dressers was a standalone full-length mirror. There was also a table and two chairs in the room, with paper, pens and pencils neatly arranged on the table. The curtains hung straight and the color matched the brown carpet. The bed contained four short posts. The lights on each side were actually within reach but were fixed to the wall, extending just above the night stands. I really liked that idea. The walls were beige, with dark brown hardwood trim. There was also a small cushion chair near the window.

"Wow... nice!"

"We helped pick out the furniture" Abrielle said cheerfully.

"I picked out the bed" Adrianna said, grinning.

"Stop it, Adrianna" Abrielle giggled.

We went back out in the hall and moved to the next room and she opened the door.

"This one, and the one across the hall are the showers and wash closets."

It was a huge bathroom. There were two showers. It was very clean, with fresh towels folded neatly on the racks. She opened a small closet with a hamper and another assortment of clean towels.

"What you use, you hang in here to dry, then put in the hamper, where we'll wash it."

When we left the bathroom, Abrielle looked at a cuckoo clock over the door at the end of the hall.

"We'd better go to our den, so we can look over the rules. You have a half hour before you have to meet with her again."

She opened the door at the end of the hall and we all went downstairs. She then opened the door at the bottom to reveal a small room with a table, magazine rack, coffee pot and amenities, a TV, VCR and a stereo system

"I'm afraid we don't have many magazines or movies for guys here, but we get our own, so when we go out, you can buy some for yourself."

She sat down at the table and patted the chair next to her.

"Now, let's look over the rules."

I sat down next to her, Adrianna sat on the other side of me and Leiko sat across from us. I opened the folder and started to read.

Rules for our home

The inside:

1. The home will be kept clean at all times. It is where you live. Cleanliness shows you respect and appreciate it. 2. You are the keepers. Should anything go wrong, you will fix it, or inform Mistress that it is need of repair. 3. Your bedroom is yours, but prove you are worthy of it and your Mistress will help you make it a room that you love. Let it go, and it will be the place you make of it yourself. 4. The meal schedules are in the kitchen. If you would like to cook (or not cook) on a given day, discuss it between one another. If you need certain supplies for meals you may go out with someone and buy them. Use the house card. 5. You are responsible for a clean kitchen. If found dirty or in disarray, the cook for that evening will be held responsible. 6. Turn off the lights that are not in use. 7. Close the doors to the rooms not in use. 8. The water closets are your responsibilities. If they are not clean, you will all be held responsible. 9. The cleanliness of the pool and gym are your responsibilities. 10. You will refrain from entering the South wing, other than for accessing the gym or pool, unless invited by Mistress. 11. First aid kits are in the gym, pool area, garage and kitchen. 12. The phones may be used as you wish. You will pay for long distance calls totaling over __$10.00__ yourselves. Be respectful. 13. The intercoms are for use by the Mistress or when a matter is urgent. 14. You will refrain from play visits in each others rooms unless approved by Mistress. 15. If you go out, you will be sure your chores are done, and you will inform Mistress where you are going and how long you intend to be. If you're late, you will call with a good reason. You will go out by two or more only, except for pre-determined reasons, such as school or work. 16. Absolutely no one will be brought into the house without Mistress' knowledge and permission. Guests should be planned in advance. 17. You will not discuss our lifestyle with those outside. There are those that don't approve, or those that would try to exploit us. Your Mistress enjoys and appreciates our home and all of you, and would like to keep that life undisturbed.

The outside:

Much of this of course, is weather-dependent.

1. There will a schedule for maintaining the gardens and grounds posted in the tool shed. 2. The grass, outside of the home and windows, among heavier duties will be done by paid hire. 3. The sidewalks will be swept weekly, more if needed. 4. You will check on occasion to make sure the sprinkler systems are working. 5. No one is to be admitted unless Mistress is here, without exception. 6. The gazebo will be hosed down and/or cleaned regularly.

Play:

1. As mentioned, play visits to each others rooms without permission will result in punishment. 2. Play will always be limited to the playroom unless otherwise planned by the Mistress. 3. When play is permitted and Mistress is not present, it will be practiced safely. Safe words or signs will be used and obeyed without question or delay. 4. Respect for each other is of utmost importance.

I believe myself to be a fair Mistress, and I believe my rules to be fair as well. Failure to follow these rules twice in a predetermined period will result in punishment for each infraction. A third time or more may lead to dismissal at my discretion.

I looked at the backs of the pages.

"Nothing on formality or behavior?"

Leiko spoke up in response.

"Mistress knew most of us for some time before she took us in and knew that we were properly trained for the most part. The nuances she preferred, she taught to us. We will help you with these. Please ask at any time if you want to know."

Abrielle smiled.

"And since you're new, she will be very lenient, unless she punishes you just to torment you."

Adrianna giggled.

"What about the rules?" Abrielle asked.

I did not have a lot of questions, because everything made sense.

"Pool? Gym?"

Abrielles eyes lit up.

"Yes, In the South wing! The pool is enclosed in glass outside, attached to the back of the house. The gym is right inside by the pool."

"Wow..." I blinked, "and punishment?"

"Punishment is most often isolation and/or hard work. We must do more than our share of tasks, and we are sometimes placed in the "quiet" room, next to the playroom, where we can hear everyone through the wall. We will eat there and sleep there. How long it is to be done is up to Mistress' discretion. When we are brought food or anything, we are not allowed to talk to each other and we never see the Mistress. It's terrible."

Next was Adrianna.

"Sometimes she'll just take privileges from us. We won't be allowed to go out, or play with the others. Then, she'll just make us stay in our rooms. Of course, if one of us are being punished, it kind of punishes the others."

It was first time I saw a serious look on Adriannas face.

I looked at the rules again.

"Well, they all make sense."

Abrielle smiled and looked at the clock above the coffee pot.

"Well, if you have any questions, get them ready! It's time!"

Again, we left the room a different way, down two hallways that led us back to the study.

Abrielle opened the door and pointed me in the direction of Katherines chair.

I took a deep breath and walked into the room. As I stepped toward the back of the chair by the fireplace, I could see that she was there, legs crossed. She was reading a book. I stopped a distance behind the chair. I started to speak, but she was already aware of my presence. She pointed to the rug in front of the fireplace at her feet.

"Here, love."

I walked quickly to the spot, turned and kneeled in front of her. Since she had already addressed me, I looked up at her. Her hair was down now, and flowing over her shoulders. At first, she didn't look up from her book.

"You have read the rules?"

"Yes, My Lady."

"Discussed them with the girls?"

"Yes, My Lady."

"Questions?"

"No, My Lady."

She smiled and looked down at me.

"Know that if you ever have a question, you can ask me."

"Yes, My Lady."

"Well, then, we have one more place to visit before you retire."

She stood up, and I awaited her instruction.

"Come with me, Devoue."

I stood and followed her. We walked through the door I had just entered. She turned down a different hall.

"Yes, girls, you may come along."

I turned to look around and the girls were hovering in the hall that we had taken here, behind us. They giggled and joined us.

This hall only had one door on the left side and one at the end. We went to end of the hall and Katherine opened the door. As we stepped in, I instantly knew this was the "play room".

It was a large room; I'd have compared it to a small school gym. It was dimly lit and Katherine had a variety of bondage furniture, almost all I recognized, some appeared to me to be custom made. There were racks of instruments on the walls and a few cabinets. The very center of the play room was obviously meant for suspension and/or "center of attraction", as it was better lit than the rest of the room. My mouth went dry, my heart raced and palms grew damp. As I continued my scan, I noticed Katherine was watching me to see my reaction.

"Impressed?"

I swallowed hard and looked at her, her eyes playful, with a hint of evil.

"Y-Yes, My Lady" I stuttered.

The girls giggled softly behind us.

"Let's take a little tour," she said smiling, "and girls, wait here."

The first piece of furniture was a commonly seen bondage bed, with wooden sides and a cushioned leather surface. It had an arrangement of rings on the sides for ropes or chains to hold one quite secure. The unique thing about this particular bed was an adjustable headrest that, at the time was slightly adjusted upward.

"Of course, you are already familiar with these..."

"Yes, My Lady."

We moved forward to an oak x-cross.

"No explanation needed for this?" she said, smiling wickedly.

"No, My Lady."

The next was a box frame. The frame was slightly angled back, held in place by an identical frame leaning back, hinged together at the top. I noticed that the floor had beams secured to it so that the angle could be adjusted from a steep, nearly straight angle to an almost forty-five degree angle, or lowered to the floor. As was typical, there were rings in each corner of the frame. She slowly ran her fingers over the outside of frame and grinned at me.

"I enjoy this one. It's simple, but affective, don't you think?"

Her tone was seductive and teasing.

"Yes, My Lady" I gulped.

She walked to the next item. This resembled a gyno-table which I had seen in clubs before, but was wood and leather, other than the adjustable leg. These were metal and cushioned along the rests. One thing I noticed here, was a uncommon number of straps bolted along the leg rests. The table also had at least five wide straps hanging from the sides. Whoever was to be on this table was to be secured without freedom of movement... at all.

My eyes blinked a few times involuntarily and I opened and closed my hands nervously.

"Ah, I see you like this one. It's one of the girls' favorites, too" she said softly.

I took a deep breath as we moved to the last item.

The last item I had seen before, but had a few custom changes made to it. It was a wooden chair, most often referred to as a "queening throne". Hers truly resembled a queen's throne, beautifully carved dark wood, with gold-colored paint laced into the backrest, armrests and the sides of the seat. There was also a large gold "K" carved into the top, which made it obvious it was made specifically for her.

But of course, the throne was not for merely sitting. It was a throne of worship, for certain, but it was for oral worship and in some cases, suffocation play. The seat had a hole, made just large enough for a head. I could see the headrest under the chair. These were usually quite adjustable, of course. The chair was positioned with sufficient room to turn it sideways, so the headrest could be entered from the front or back of the chair.

Oral servitude and smothering was my most intense play, and I could feel myself go flush as I stood by the chair; Katherine could see it as well. She gently ran her fingers through my hair from top to back twice, the second time, pulling my head backward slowly and firmly.

"We're going to spend some time HERE, aren't we love?"

My heart was pounding, my mouth dropped open; I was both excited and apprehensive.

"If it pleases you, My Lady." I almost gasped out.

Keeping her hold on my hair she turned directly in front of me, her eyes peering into my very soul; her smile evil and anxious.

"Oh, Devoue, love.... It WILL please me. I'm not sure how much at the beginning, but after you've done it enough to learn what I like, I know it will please me VERY much."

My knees grew weak and I trembled slightly. She smiled wider, let go of my hair and fanned it out with her fingers. We walked to the center of the room.

"This is the "Spotlight."" she said, and looked upward.

There was a spotlight above, but there were also chains fastened to large wooden beams that went across the room. There were spreader bars attached, but I noticed they could be easily detached to connect anything to the chains.

She looked at me, smiling.

"Leiko loves using her suspension techniques here."

This was more or less the confirmation that, despite her silent, sweet demure, Leiko could be aggressive. I would obviously be finding out just how much. I looked over at her, and there it was, if only for a few seconds, the look like she wanted me in that room under her control badly.

We walked back over to the girls.

"You have free roam of the house, Devoue, as the rules permit. Any mess you make, you'll clean up. You're all responsible adults, and I will not insist on what time you go to bed, but a proper time to retire should be 10:30. Sleep when you like, although you may find it best to get sufficient rest. There will be nights you'll need it, or wish you had taken it."

The evil grin was back.

"If you're not tired, however, you can always go to your den. I've placed a clock radio in your nightstand should you decide to use it."

She turned to all of us.

"It is 10:45 already, I suggest you all get a good nights rest; Devoue, especially. You will be busy tomorrow. In the morning, you will see the schedule changes, with Devoue added. Devoue, if it conflicts with your work, please let me know and work something out with the girls."