Master turned Soft

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Julians POV-

I sat in my office at my computer, on a business call. One that was not going well.

"We have a set budget for a reason" I said rubbing my forehead. "I'm not sure why that number seems to have no meaning to you guys."

"Sir it isn't that, it's just that it's costing more to set up another branch-"

"Then shift stuff around. Make it work."

A small knock interrupted me. I let the others talk and I muted myself, "come In."

Kendall peaked her head in and smiled at me.
"Hi sir, I was wondering-"

"Is it important? I'm in a business call." I cut her off gesturing to my laptop.

"Oh, I guess not. I'm sorry sir." She closed the door and I unmuted myself.

"Listen, you guys were given a budget of $950,000. Which should be plenty to build the branch. Then another budget to employ it. There should be no issues. I'm not sure what's costing so much but adjust some numbers."

"Yes sir"

"The meeting is over. You're all dismissed" I said before leaving the call.

I spent another hour or so doing paperwork before leaving and heading downstairs.

"Sir, is this is a good time?" Kendall asked when she saw me.

"What" I got a glass of water and looked at her.

"Can we make a quick run to the store?"

"Not today. Whatever you need is gonna have to wait until tomorrow." I shook my head.

"But sir it's-"

"Kendall I shouldn't have to repeat myself! Am I clear?"

She nodded and looked down, "yes sir. I'm sorry."

I was overly stressed from work and was not in the mood to have to repeat myself over something simple to understand.

"I've got some more work to do. Try not to interrupt me again, emergencies only."

She nodded and I walked upstairs and back into my office.

Hours had gone by. I checked the time, 6:38pm. I shut my computer down and made my way to my room to shower.

I let the warm water ease my tense shoulders and help relax me. I should retire. I was getting old Doing this.

I got out and dressed in some sweats and went to Kendall's room to see what she was up to. I missed my pet.

I walked in  and she was scrubbing the sheet. She gasped when she saw me enter.

"I'm sorry. I will get it out" she said immediately.

"What happened" I walked closer. She covered the stain before I could see.

"I'm sorry I'll buy you a new sheet set-"

"Just show me what happened" I said confused. "It's just a sheet"

She moved her hand and I saw the red spot on the bed. My eyes found their way to her backside and mentally cursed myself. She needed to go to the store..

"I'm really sorry. I fell asleep and I have been using toilet paper all day and I just didn't change it in time and I ruined the bedding" she grabbed the wet towel she was using and trying getting it out.

"Okay okay" I stopped her. "Go clean up, I'll deal with this."

"Please don't be upset with me, sir"

"I'm not upset. Go clean up." I gave her a soft smile and gave her a gentle nudge to the bathroom.

I was so harsh earlier. She had tried to ask twice and I shut her down because of my own stresses.

I sighed and took the sheets off the bed and went to the closet to get new ones. I made her bed up and tossed the others to the side.

Kendall came back out of the bathroom in new pants and twisted her fingers as she looked at the freshly made bed.

"You aren't in trouble, pet. Relax" I walked over to her and kissed her cheek. "I apologize for being so rude earlier today. I should've let you tell me what you needed. I shouldn't take my stress out on you, that's unfair."

"It's okay"

"It's not. Be more stern with me when I'm being an ass and you need something." I caressed her cheek.

"I didn't wanna stress you out more."

"You shouldn't have to walk on eggshells around me." I rubbed her cheek with my thumb, "I apologize. Really."

"It's okay" she gave me a smile.

"Let's go to the store. Does your stomach hurt?" I asked.

"Yes sir"

"Have you taken anything for it" I asked as she followed me to my room to grab a shirt then downstairs.

"No. I didn't wanna go in your room without permission but you said not to interrupt." She slipped on some shoes and I grabbed her chin softly.

"You being in pain is a valid reason to come interrupt. From now on I expect you to tell me when you're hurting no matter what I'm doing."

"Yes sir. I'm sorry"

"Don't apologize. I was an ass." I kissed her forehead.
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After we got home and ate and everything it was nearly 8.

"Can we cuddle" Kendall asked twisting her foot into the ground.

"My bed or yours?" I asked.

"when have I ever suggested my bed?" She giggled.

She raced to me the top of the stairs only winning because she had a good ten foot head start.

"Cheater" I lifted her up and threw her over my shoulder. I walked into my bedroom and threw her on the bed. She giggled and crawled under the covers. I followed behind her and she immediately pressed her back against my chest.

I spooned her, rubbing her stomach. She rubbed her butt on me.

"Kendall" I gripped her hip. "Stop"

"Whoops"

"It'll be whoops when you're under me begging for more, while simultaneously telling me to stop." I whispered in her ear.