The Arcana: Fragments

VII: Oh Hush

Nadia x Reader

"You're overreacting", Portia soothed as we made our way to Nadia's chambers. My hands felt cold and clammy in anticipation, it was well into the late hours of the evening and my mind was flooding with the worst possible reasons as to why I was being summoned. "It's likely her headaches acting up", Portia continued, brushing past the two ghostly white hounds eyeing us both as we passed a series of staircases. They disregarded us both without much interest," Just smile, nod, and work your weird magic!"

Opening the door to Nadia's chambers, Portia and I say our goodbyes and I step in. The room is rife with scents of lavender, chamomile, and exotic spices. Her quarters are about 8 of my own personal room put together, it feels so luxurious. To my right there is a quiet harpist plucking away at her instrument peacefully, she wears an opal sheened veil over her face and we never make eye contact. The music beckons me further into the room, I call out to gauge Nadia's location, I receive nothing.

Making my way over to a small table in front of me, I glance over a small notecard with my name printed in beautiful calligraphy that reads:

"I hope you'll find these to your size and liking. I'll be waiting by the moonlight when you're ready. Xo, Nadia".

The table held a silk, crimson robe with gold trimming and a pearl beaded belt. Examining the work I noticed it was more see-through than shielding, my skin pricked with goosebumps at the thought of being exposed, especially around the countess. We both had gotten quite close since my arrival at the palace but I felt unsure if this symbolized the true agenda behind my new companion. After all, I had already confided in her my true feelings for Asra.

Reluctantly, I slipped into the dress and began navigating for my mistress. Deciphering her cryptic messages I immediately went towards the windows which were all open to the night sky outside, curtains wisping at the breeze. I looked out at the stars and exhaled as much anxiety as I could when I felt two warm, slender hands run down my shoulders all the way to my wrists. "How do you like it? Your robe?", her words sent chills down my spine. "I-Its beautiful, C-Countess, thank you".

Taking my hand she guided me to a long velvet couch with no handles except a raised end that had a dip in the middle. "Come. Allow me to pamper you with something special", she laid me down softly, eyeing the transparency of my robe and my bare skin beneath with bright eyes. "I really shouldn't accept, Countess", you tried to refuse her offers, but she pushed you back down all the same," Oh hush", she smiled," You've been such an amazing help these past few weeks, you've never accepted any of my past offerings either so I've been desiring to share this time with you".

Giving in to her, I relaxed and let her do what she wanted; first she experimented on my face with a long line of creams, serums, and oils. Then it was onto styling my hair, feeding me desserts and treats by hand, and finally giving me a full body massage. Standing my up she began at my hands, rolling out the muscles with her calculating palms. Her arms suddenly went around my waist and towards the knot that held the robe to my body. My words were in my throat as I watched her. The fabric slid off my shoulders, she nestled her face into my neck as it did, her violet hair cascading over and down my stomach.

"What are you thinking?", she stopped, catching the robes at my elbows before it slid off my body completely. "I think...", my mind tried so hard to logically comprehend anything, but I couldn't. She took my chin between her thumb and index finger, our eyes meeting. It was all I could do but meet her gaze and nod.

Smirking in acknowledgement, she leaned forward and kissed me. The oils that made her lips glossy intoxicated me immediately, its perfume drugging me into oblivion. Her lips were soft and knowing, I seemingly got lost in them as I didnt even notice she let the robe fall off completely until the cold air hit my skin.

We pulled away after a while, breathless. She chuckled as I caught my breath," Now, how's that for pampering?"

[05.31.2019]