Toni stood up and paced back and forth nervously. The cool ocean breeze flowed playfully through her hair. She shivered as she gathered her thoughts. She stopped for a moment as Dahlia's face flashed in front of her eyes sending chills down her spine. The hair on her arms stood up.
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The Rules
Toni knew what Dahlia's rules were and had broken at least a dozen already. She would be punished for sure. Her thoughts went to Janet. You are everything to me, she thought looking over at her.
She took a deep breath and finally spoke. "Shortly after things didn't work out with you and I, I felt defective, broken." She explained. "I was afraid that not being in control made me weak and vulnerable." She reclaimed her seat next to Janet. "So I decided to start seeing a therapist and was later convinced to join group therapy. After going to the group for awhile, one day I walked in to see an unfamiliar face."
"Dahlia?" Janet asked sitting on the edge of her seat.
"Yeah. She came to the group for weeks and still no one knew her name, or had even heard her speak. Anytime it was her turn to share, she shook her head and everyone just respected the fact that she didn't seem ready to talk. So she just listened."
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Toni stood up and disappeared into the bedroom. She returned holding a black envelope. Her hesitation was very evident as she just held on to it for just a moment longer before handing it to Janet.
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"What is this?"Â Janet asked curiously, tracing her fingers over the red waxed stamp.
"I'd decided after awhile that I wasn't going to attend the group anymore because it wasn't working for me. When I left that evening to go home, she was waiting for me by my car. A stranger handed me that and walked away without saying anything."
Janet took her time opening the envelope. She slid a stack of papers out. On the top was a letter addressed to Toni.
She begin to read aloud.
Ms. Braxton,
Let me start by introducing myself. My name is Dahlia. The first thing that I need you to understand is that I chose you. NEVER forget that.
"Chose you for what?" Janet found herself saying aloud and continued reading.
While we be both share a common issue, only one of use really wants to fix that "problem". I can help you... Let me teach you how to surrender your control. Understand that if you agree to these terms, my rules take effect immediately. I have done my research on you Ms. Braxton. In order for this to work, you must trust me completely to know exactly what it is that you need. You have 3 days to look this over. Read it thoroughly. I look forward to hearing from you.
M. Dahlia
Toni watched as Janet glanced over the pages of the contract.
"This can't be real." Janet said finally looking up at her in disbelief.
Toni's facial expression said it all and she avoided Janet's eyes. "I signed it." She said.
"Does she hurt you?" Janet asked. Toni didn't answer right away as the images flooded in.
"It could involve pain," She looked off into the distance. "Amazingly addicting pain." Toni glanced back at Janet. "It's like she knows what I need and when I need it." Toni squeezed her thighs together and let out a shallow breath.
"You enjoy this?" Janet asked easily reading her body language.
"After 3 months with her, you would be surprised the things your body will react to." Toni could see her disappointment. "I need you to understand that I don't love her and I don't want to be with her. I want to be with you Janet."
"Well then just stop seeing her Toni."
"It's not that simple. I signed up for this. We have a contract." Toni could tell Janet was growing irritated.
"It's just fucking pieces of paper Toni." Janet grabbed it and acted as if she would throw it off the balcony.
"No! Janet I have to have that with me at all times. It's her rule." She said taking the papers from her hands.
"Who's rules?" Janet asked angrily now. "Huh Toni? I want hear you say her name."
Toni's face went white. She gasped. "Mistress Dahlia..." She dropped to her knees, head down and palms facing up.
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Janet turned to see Dahlia standing behind them.
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