The Daddy Dom

Part 7: A Glimpse Of Open Wounds

When they had finished with breakfast he had her help him load the dishwasher. Once the kitchen was clean he led her into the study, where they both sat down on the green sofa. Their breakfast conversation had been rather minimal, Charlotte enjoyed being fed and chose to stay quiet - embarrassed at having asked in the first place - and he felt that little more was needed from him than the occasional "careful that you don't spill anything, Charlotte" or "there's a good girl". He had wanted her to enjoy her food without having to focus on anything else. Now that they were seated in the office, however, he intended to discuss their situation a little further. They knew each other well, but their face-to-face interaction had been very limited; there was much to be done.

"Yesterday we took some time to touch upon the ground rules again. Today I would like to talk some more about things which are more applicable to specifics in your new daily life."

She nodded, leaning back into the sofa to look at him.

"I am very pleased about the fact that you have taken this change so well." He took her small hand in his and continued "I wish for you to feel comfortable in your surroundings, and to find your own peace again - we talked at great length of this prior to your moving here, and I assure you that this is still a priority for me." He wasn't sure if he was imagining things or over-interpreting her features, but he felt as though this last sentence saddened her, and that she looked as though tears were about to well up in her eyes at the mention of this rather sensitive topic. "Come here" he said quietly, wrapping his right arm around her and pulling her towards him. She let her head rest against his arm and let out a deep breath; he chose to distract her by continuing to talk.

"You will not know boredom in this house. As you have already seen there are plenty of materials available to you should you wish to engage in arts and crafts, drawing, playing board games, or anything similar, I have a large collection of films stored in the TV room for your use, and there are plenty of books at your disposal - the TV will however not have access to cable or anything similar, and will remain unused save for the viewing of films. I assume you have seen the piano in the living room, you will be taking piano lessons, and are free to practice whenever you want. In your room there is an analogue camera at your disposal. In the garden there is a hot tub and the garden shed has plenty of sports equipment, everything from badminton and yoga gear to a folded trampoline. Chorewise I will expect you to help in keeping the house clean and tidy, help with the gardening, and eventually care for the horses at the stables. These things will take up most of your time. Bedtime will be at 10 o'clock. Next to your piano lessons you will have regular french and yoga practice, however these won't start until you've really begun to settle in."

She turned to bury her face in his chest and he felt the gentle heaves of sobs against his torso. He placed his hands around her waist and pulled her sideways onto his lap, allowing her to bury her face into his chest once again. He stroked her hair and held her close, letting her cry