Bondage Mansion (Ferard)

Chapter 46: The World is Ugly

***Gerard***

He was so angry right now. He could not believe that Robert would pull this! Not one thing that Frank could eat was at the table! His cocksure attitude was really starting to get to Gerard.

"Please Master Way, surely we can take care of this for you?"

"Nonsense, just go help Jimmy with the task I gave him. I will be fine."

"But what if you get hurt or seriously burned?"

Gerard leaned down and gave a small kiss to the cheek of the man who was so concerned for him. He watched the man blush and his eyes shine. Gerard inwardly chuckled.

"If the Mistress of the House wants to cook for one of the Masters, then she should be able to do so right?"

"Yes Mistress...I mean Master Way."

"It's alright, I answer to both you know."

The man hurried off in order to fulfill his part in the preparations. Gerard stirred the pot carefully and tasted the concoction. A pinch more salt and it would be perfect. He added the seasoning and then left the pot to simmer while he checked the fire oven. He wondered if Robert had started in on his meal yet. He did not care though, he would wait and eat with Frank. He wished that Michael was there to give more support, but he had taken way too much of his brother's time lately. He felt bad that his sister in law had not seen her husband much at all as of late. He sent a letter with Michael to Alicia promising that he would invite them both over next month for a summer picnic in the garden. Michael said he would be over tomorrow though, mostly for Frank Gerard thinks.

"Careful there now missy, don a go burnin them perfect hands of yers."

Gerard laughed as Jimmy appeared behind him to give him a hand with the contents of the fire oven.

"Don't worry Jimmy, I have it."

Jimmy still insisted on helping him and the room was suddenly filled with the scent of fresh backed rolls, roasted vegetables, and sweet smelling buns. They set them on the wood counter by the window to cool.

"You let me deal with the dessert Master Way and..."

"Jimmy..."

"Ah...Gerard. Gonna take some time to get use ta that yer know?"

Gerard placed a hand on Jimmy's arm.

"I know, but you have been too kind to me this past month that I feel you as more a friend than servant now.

"I thank you fer that Gerard. Now let me plate this up and you git back to the table before Master McCracken has a fit."

"Fuck him. If he had not pulled this, I would not be here doing all this cooking."

"True and ya know I am sorry about that."

"It's not your fault Jimmy. NO blame to you at all."

Jimmy smiled at Gerard, crooked teeth and all. Gerard thought it was a perfect smile. He removed the apron and left the kitchen. He walked into the dining room and knelt back down at Frank's feet. He put his collar back on with chain leading to Frank's chair. He looked at Frank.

"Dinner is now served Master."

***Bert***

Robert sat with Frank chewing on a chop. He had ladled a healthy portion of gravy over his pile of mashed potatoes, made with lard on purpose. Frank just sat there waiting. He had a smug look on his face. Gerard was furious when the only vegetable he saw was the small bowl of beans for himself. When Frank told him it was fine, that he would just eat the potatoes, Gerard stopped him knowing the Bert had fucked with them too. Damn him for being that clever. Robert was surprised when Gerard called him a child and stood up heedless of the chain pulling around his neck. He actually asked permission to go in the kitchen and cook for Frank! Gerard had never cooked for Robert once, so this did not sit well with him at all. Frank of course gave his permission, and Frank and Robert were left to stare at each other for the time he was gone. Now Gerard had returned, but with no food. Robert thought that maybe he had failed when Jamia came out of the kitchen with a cart covered in a dome followed by several other servants. A small table was brought to sit next to Frank on the side that Robert was on. It was covered with domed trays as well. All the servants stood as if waiting for instruction. Gerard looked up and clapped his hands twice. All the domes came off and the smells that filled the air were mouthwatering. Finally Jimmy himself came out with a small domed tray, but instead of putting it on the table he took a knee and bent to Gerard next to Frank. Gerard mouthed a thank you at Jimmy and then looked up at Frank. Robert swore his eyes were shining!