Bound and Broken: Maya's Story

Chapter Nine

Former Senator's Office up top.

Maya's POV:

Stepping out of the car, I glanced at the Mansion and frowned. It was a weird salmon color with silver trim. I instantly hated it.

My driveway alone costs more than this guy's entire property.

Rolling my shoulders back I turned around just as Maid and Kayla were climbing out of the car. I gave her a strapless dress and shiny black heels to wear while the Maid wore a maid's outfit. I made a mental note to hire a maid once I got back home. And buy a house. Living with my parents was getting annoying.

"Miss Redd!"

I glanced up to see what looked to be a Butler hurrying down the steps. He stopped a couple feet in front of me and bowed. I rolled my eyes at the tacky gesture.

"Yes that's me" I replied dully, concealing most of my anger. He stood up straight and droned on that the Senator and his family are happy to see me and wish me well.

"Right this way" He said, sweeping his arm out to indicate we were allowed inside. I brushed past him and one of the guards shoved him out of the way to remain in formation behind me. Kayla followed them carefully, her leash being held by the Maid. It was obvious the woman had never had to deal with a pet that was human.

Once inside I ignored all the statues and chandeliers and paintings and just asked to be directed to the Former Senator. After a quick bow he led the way to a pair of large double doors and knocked. I heard a woman's voice answer and he threw open the doors, revealing the Former Senator and his Wife. I walked in and sat down, gesturing for the guards to stay outside. I snapped my fingers at the Maid and after a couple seconds she got the message and handed over Kayla's leash. The woman looked uncomfortable as she watched Kayla sit on the floor.

"Get to it I don't have all day" I demanded. The man cleared his throat.

"As per the email I have sent you, I'm willing to pay $30 million for entrance to the island and all I'm asking is to be given the position as City Mayor. Which City doesn't matter of course I'll take anything." He said. I burst out laughing.

"$30 million? Entrance granted. Of course it is mandatory that you wait 2 months before having access to some technology and of course, pets" I replied, tugging on Kayla's leash. She didn't look happy to be here.

"Why must I wait two months? If I'm paying this much to get on some island I should.."

"I'm gonna stop you right there" I said standing up. "YOU reached out to ME. For a way into the island. You wanted to move your family there and I was even willing to fly here just to have a meeting with you. Yet you complain when I tell you the policy? You must not want your spot then". His eyes widened so much they looked like bug eyes. He stood up quickly.

"No no! I do I'm so sorry Miss Redd. I..is there anything we can do to lower the wait..? I'll pay extra" He practically begged. I smiled. Extra, huh

"Oh? Alright then. $40 million extra and you can skip the wait and move immediately. I'll give you a Fast Pass it's used for when residents of the island want to bring family members so they don't have to wait. They're usually more than $40 million but I'll lower the prince." I replied smugly. I pulled Kayla up and forced her to sit on my lap, gently stroking her hair in hopes of calming myself down.

Holy shit these people are annoyingly desperate

"Could she maybe..uh. Wait outside? This is important business, and pets don't belong" His wife cut in. I raised an eyebrow at her and chuckled. Then tightened my grip around Kayla's leash and gave her a menacing smile.

"You're right it is important business. She's my pet and if I say she can stay then she's staying. In fact, maybe she can earn her stay. Pet, go kneel in front of her" I ordered. Kayla looked confused but she got up and did what she was told, kneeing in front of his wife. The woman looked visibly uncomfortable now and scooted back a bit.

"Looks like your shoes got a bit dirty. Here I'll help. Make them shine pet" Kayla looked even more confused now and hesitated, unsure of what I was asking her.

"What do you mean..? Mistress?" She asked. I rolled my eyes, forgetting she was still technically new.

"Lick her shoes clean. If you don't do it right the first time I'll make you keep going until you do" I snapped impatiently. The woman tried to say it was unnecessary but I shot her a glare and she went quiet. Kayla looked disgusted, but she bent down and closed her eyes. Sticking out her tongue she ran it over the woman's shoe as best as she could, cleaning the dust and dirt off of it. Satisfied with the left she moved onto the right and did the same thing. Once she finished I yanked her leash back and gave her a cup of water.

"$70 million and you've got a deal. $30 million for entrance, $40 million for Fast Pass. Deal?" I asked, extending my hand. The Former Senator leapt to his feet and shook my hand quickly. I smirked and patted his back.

"Start packing buddy. And welcome to the Island"

(Time Skip)

Kayla's POV:

I followed Maya out to the car without a word. Despite having water my tongue still felt like sandpaper. I was angry. I was still a fucken human being but to them I was nothing but a pet. I climbed in and slammed my door, crossing my arms over my chest. Maya raised an eyebrow in the mirror.

"What's wrong with you?" She asked, backing out of the driveway and onto the road. I shook my head. Thankfully while driving she couldn't hold my leash and just gave it back to the maid. She gave me an eye roll and focused on the road.

It didn't take us long to get back to the hotel. Maya grabbed my leash from the maid and began walking briskly inside. I struggled to follow on the uneven ground and managed to make it inside without falling. We all piled into the elevator and waited while it went to the top floor.

These people throw money around like it's nothing

The elevator dinged and the doors slid open. Maya immediately went for her laptop and sat down on the couch, gesturing for me to take the floor.

"Oh yeah. Maid. Make sure to wake her up every morning at 6am and take her on a little walk. If it's raining then she can hang out in the lobby or something. There's a library" She said. I frowned.

I'm not your fucken dog

I just sat still and didn't say a word, it wasn't worth getting punished. She played with my hair while typing something, a permanent frown on her face. Once she finished she stood up and disappeared into the kitchen. I stood up as well, unsure if I was supposed to be following her or staying put. My leash was lying abandoned on the floor where she dropped it and I picked it up, absently handing it to the maid.

When she returned she was carrying two beers and a cup. Sitting down at the dining room table she beckoned me over to her and began pouring some of one into the cup. My stomach dropped. Was she gonna make me drink it?

Opening the other she easily downed at least half of it and picked up the cup, handing it to me. I pretended to look stupid.

"What is it? Mistress" I asked. She rolled her eyes and pulled me closer, forcing me onto the floor.

"Figure it out. Drink it I'm being nice." She ordered. I sniffed it, then nearly gagged. I shook my head and put the cup back onto the table. She chuckled and wrapped her hand around my neck tightly. I gasped and reached my hand up to hopefully stop her.

"I suggest you do what I say Pet. My niceness is fading" She warned. I gulped as she let go of me and slowly picked up the cup, lifting it to my mouth and taking a small sip. The taste was bitter and I definitely didn't like it. I forced myself to drink it all, just wanting to get it over with. I slammed the empty cup down onto the table and wiped my mouth, forcing myself to keep it down. She drank the rest of both and smiled.

"Good Girl. You'll learn to like it don't worry" She assured me. I shivered at the thought of having to drink that ever again. She pulled me up to her level and kissed me. I hated when she kissed me. I moved away and she stood up.

"Get the car. We're going on a little trip"