A/N: Well, I went from wondering if I'd be able to post at all today due to Sandy knocking out my power... to being able to post early since I'm stuck at home becasue daycare has no power! I realized how long Chapter 26 is so it's getting split into two parts... which is good because now I'll have another 2 posts after todays before the story ends... but it also leaves you with a cliffy! Enjoy, and please review!
Chapter 26 (part one):
EPOV
The night after Bella's punishment we met downtown for dinner and took a walk along the boardwalk. We held hands and looked in the windows of all the shops along the way. On the walk back we shared an ice cream cone. It had been a long time since I'd experienced a normal evening out with a woman I really cared about. My intentions that night were to take Bella home and make love to her in my bed; really show her how much I love , once we were in bed no matter how passionate the touches, or how loving the words I was having trouble getting off and so was Bella. I was starting to worry about what it all meant. After at least half an hour of unsuccessful lovemaking, Bella finally sat up and we talked about our problem. She said as much as she loves me, which is more than any other man; she just has trouble coming during vanilla sex. I've had issues with that in the past too but for some reason didn't expect it to ever happen with Bella. It hurt a little bit to learn I couldn't please my girlfriend by making love to her, but she promised that adding just a little kink would do the trick for both of us. Always up for a challenge, and desperate to please my girl, I threw her over my shoulder and carried her like that down two flights of stairs to my playroom. I didn't have a scene prepared but was able to come up with something off the top of my head and twenty minutes later Bella was screaming through an intense orgasm.
What I realized that night wasn't that my girlfriend was deeply ingrained with a submissive nature, I've learned that over and over since meeting her. What finally occurred to me was I didn't have to fret about going back and forth between my girlfriend and my submissive. Bella and I had an impromptu session in the playroom after a lovely evening downtown and I hardly noticed the transition. What was even more significant to me was that after we finished downstairs Bella and I returned to my bedroom to sleep curled up in one another's arms. I didn't even realize that it had been a big step for me until the next morning when Bella asked me how I felt about it.
So confident in our evolving relationship, I asked Bella to join me Wednesday in Seattle for lunch with my parents. It was strange enough not having Jasper there, but the added stress of bringing her after having that conversation with my parents was enough to make me incredibly nervous. To my surprise and extreme relief, both my parents treated Bella with nothing but respect and kindness. Esme shared a key lime pie recipe with her and Carlisle thanked her for "putting that twinkle in my son's eye" as he put it. Even Rose was more pleasant than usual. I think she was grateful to see how welcoming my parents were of Bella after learning the truth, given that she is planning on dropping her own D/S bomb in the next few weeks.
All of these events have geared me up for tonight. I want to show Bella just how committed I am to both aspects of our relationship. I can now see her in that dual role that I once thought was an impossibility; something I dreamed about but could never actually have. I can't imagine my life without her as my girlfriend or my submissive. She has to be mine, and she has to be both those things for me to be happy. That is why I am going to ask her to move in with me.
But before that, I have a fantasy of hers that I need to make reality. Mr. Jenks and Rosalie embraced my idea for a play party and ran with it. They spent a week planning and promoting the idea around the club and tonight is the big event. I told Bella last night and she was surprised and excited. Now I'm on my way to her apartment to pick her up for the party. I explained to her yesterday that playtime for us will begin when I knock on her apartment door and end when we arrive back at my house tonight. I'm nervous about attending my first one of these, but also because it is Friday and I promised Jenks that Bella and I would perform for the other members at the party.
Bella buzzes me into her apartment building and I take the stairs two at a time. Play parties have never been something that intrigued me about this lifestyle, but I'm anxious and excited about tonight; a mixture of emotions churning inside me. I'm wearing black jeans and a dark gray cotton t-shirt. Bella wouldn't tell me what she was going to wear and I'm really looking forward to seeing what she comes up with.
When I reach Bella's door I knock but after a few moments I still can't hear her footsteps approaching from inside. I try the knob and realize the door is unlocked. I push it ajar and call out for her, but she doesn't respond so I open the door wider and walk inside. That is when I see my beautiful girlfriend, kneeling in her waiting position a few feet away. I chuckle inside seeing her. She is so into this. My girl is completely in sub mode and it makes my dick twitch.
God, she looks amazing. "Stand, Isabella," I say gently. I slowly walk around her petite frame to get the full effect. Isabella is wearing a lacy magenta pink thong, matching heels, and a magenta shelf bra showcasing her full breasts and erect nipples. She's already aroused. Her hair is pulled back in a tight pony tail and she has dark evening makeup on. She is still gazing down as I stop in front of her. My fingers reach for her breasts and I firmly twist both nipples at once.
"You look incredibly beautiful, pet," I say. I pull her collar from my jeans pocket and secure it around her neck letting my fingers linger along her collarbone.
"Thank you, Master," she whispers.
"I brought something else I want to use tonight. Lie down on the floor," I instruct. She does as she's told without question and there's a throw pillow on the sofa that I get and place under her head. I pull a bottle of lotion out from my jeans pocket and apply a thin layer over her stomach, breasts, chest, and arms. I tell her to roll over and do the same over her buttocks and back. The lotion has a shimmer effect that will appear under the colored lights in the club, or so says Alice who gave it to me this morning. She and Jasper have just returned from their honeymoon and will be in attendance tonight. Alice is thrilled that Jasper has agreed to come, but won't let her wear the very revealing outfit she picked out, so apparently the lotion is of no use to her now. It has a faint smell of flowers which is now all over my hands.
I lean against the back of the sofa and admire my beautiful submissive prostrate on the floor. My jeans are becoming uncomfortable and I decide to remedy that before we leave for the club.
"Crawl to me, pet. I want your mouth before we go," I say casually. I've only ever asked Bella to crawl during her punishment last week and it was incredible arousing. I never thought I'd enjoy such an act, but everything I thought I felt about this lifestyle is gradually changing. Isabella complies without hesitating or showing any displeasure in her face which makes my heart soar for her. She is always surprising me.
Kneeling in front of me she watches as I unzip my jeans and lower them for her waiting mouth. She places her hands around my thighs and I gently push them away. "I don't want anything but your mouth right now," I explain. She continues pleasuring me with nothing but her lips and tongue, sucking with vigor and enthusiasm. I want to restrict her ability to touch me this evening because I have been too easy in this area in the past few months. She's used to being able to touch me freely so this ought to make her frustrated and anticipate our scene together even more.
I grip the edge of the sofa as Isabella hums around my cock. She is trying to make me come now and is going to be successful. In just a few more moments of her wet lips around me I'm done for. I come hard in her mouth and she swallows my release. I stroke her hair as I regain my strength and then tuck my equipment back inside my pants.
"Thank you. Let's go now, pet," I say walking towards the coat closet and getting Isabella's long jacket that will adequately disguise her attire while we're outside.
We arrive at Coming Attractions a little after nine o'clock. Isabella trails obediently a few paces behind me. At the door there is a new employee who greets us and briefly runs down the list of rules for the play party. No touching is allowed to any collared submissive without his/her Dom's permission. Touching and petting is allowed between couples but they are only allowed to engage in sex when performing scenes in designated areas. I pay the entrance fee and thank the new doorman.
Jenks has decorated the club for the occasion. There is soft music playing throughout the bar area and all the tables are draped in silver tablecloths. The soft lights glowing from above are colored and there are several white spotlights that have been installed since I was last here. Each spotlight shines onto a leather tantra chair positioned randomly around the open spaces of the dance floor and walkways. Bianca spots us as we enter and gives us a little wave as she walks by with a tray of drinks. She and the other waitresses are dressed alike in very short black skirts and pasties over their nipples.
I help Isabella off with her coat and hang it in the coat room. She blushes when I kiss her in there and I can't imagine why. I can only assume it's from her almost complete lack of clothing. I tell her to follow me as we exit; that I want to look for my cousins. As we make our way along the far wall of the club I see immediately that the tantra chairs are those designated areas for scening that the doorman had mentioned. I look to Isabella and point out a young woman who is lying on the tantra chair closest to us. She is naked and blindfolded, her arms stretched lazily over her head and her knees close together. She lies very still and looks relaxed and comfortable.
"That's Heidi," I explain to Isabella who seems fascinated with the display. "Rose told me that she is new here and looking for a Dom. She asked if she could use tonight as an opportunity to evaluate the available members."
Isabella's eyes widen and she speaks for the first time since we left her apartment even though I have not restricted her permission to talk. "How does she evaluate them, Master?" she asks quietly.
We watch for a moment as a young man approaches Heidi and places his hand over her left breast. "Doms are encouraged to touch her anywhere they like and give her an idea of their technique," I explain. The young man runs his hand over Heidi's breast, over the collarbone to cup her neck, and back down onto the other breast. She stays perfectly still. He pinches her nipple and twists gently. "They can only use hands. No mouths or toys. If she likes the way his touch feels she will open her legs and give him the opportunity to make her come."
"Wow, really?" Isabella replies.
I nod just as the young man fondling Heidi caresses her stomach and moves his hand down between her hips. Her legs gently part and her back arches slightly as his fingers slip between her folds. After about thirty seconds Heidi's legs snap back together and the young man is forced to withdrawal his hand. Felix has been monitoring the crowd nearby and steps forward to encourage the young man to move along. He seems to be guarding Heidi and that knowledge comforts me. She's left herself so vulnerable, but I realize that's part of the appeal. The young man doesn't argue and disappears back into the crowd.
"Come on," I say to Isabella. "Let's go find Alice and Jasper."
We walk around the bar to the other side of the room and see Jessica on the way. She's wearing a baby doll nightie in white that is completely see-through. She dons a red leather collar and is standing next to her new Dom. I don't know very much about this man but Jess appears happy. She smiles at Isabella and motions for her to come closer. Isabella looks to me for approval and I nod my head.
"Would you like a drink?" I ask her.
"Yes, Master. Whatever you'd prefer I drink," she replies and moves to stand next to Jessica.
I let her know I'll be back to get her and make my way to the bar, never letting her out of my line of sight. I order two red wines and take a better look around the bar as I wait. Isabella is one of the more scantily clad submissives in attendance although there are a few who are totally nude. I see one naked woman kneeling beside her master wearing a collar that has a leash attached. Another wears only a thong as is kneeling beside her master massaging his cock and balls through the satin of his boxer shorts. Isabella is by far the most beautiful woman in the room and it makes me so proud to know she is mine.
On my way back over to Isabella I spot Emmett across the room. He's dressed the same as Felix in blue jeans and a tight white muscle tee so I know he must be on security duty. If he's working then Rose probably is too, though I haven't seen her yet. When I reach Isabella I give her the glass of wine and she thanks me.
"How are you, Jess?" I ask politely.
She quickly glances to her Dom and he permits her to speak freely. "I'm doing well Edward. Alice tells me this party was your idea?" she asks skeptically.
I shrug. "Yes, I mentioned the idea to Jenks but he's the one who made all the arrangements."
"That's very... adventurous of you, Edward. I'm impressed," she replies smiling.
"Thank you, I think. It was Isabella really, who inspired the idea," I respond modestly. I understand Jessica's surprise. Had someone told me six months ago I'd be at a play party with my submissive/girlfriend I'd have laughed in their face.
Jessica introduces me to John, her Dom, and we talk politely for a few minutes. He seems like an alright guy and a good Dom. Just as I'm about to escort Isabella away two hands reach around my head and cover my eyes.
Alice.
"Hey stranger," I greet prying the tiny hands off my face.
I turn around to confirm its Alice. Jasper is standing at her side, looking uncomfortable. They are both tan from their honeymoon and look well. Alice is wearing a white bustier with white boy short style panties. She has more skin covered up than I suspect she had on the beaches of Barbados but I don't make a joke about it. I'm sure she accepted Jazz's compromise willingly if it meant he would agree to come. I step aside to talk to Jasper while the women launch into a discussion about the wedding and honeymoon.
"How's married life, man?" I ask giving my cousin a man hug.
"Good. Great, I mean. I'm just a little weirded out right now," he admits scanning the crowd of people.
I laugh at the look on his face when he spots two men across the room watching their submissives French kiss one another.
"I know it's overwhelming, Jazz, but it's good of you to come. I know it makes Alice very happy when you indulge her like this," I say.
"I just don't get how you do it," he replies. "How do you keep from getting hard watching all these practically naked women walking around?"
I clasp my naive cousin on the shoulder and say, "I don't dude. I've been rock hard since I picked Bella up tonight. That's part of the fun."
Jasper backs off. "Gross. You know, if that lasts more than four hours you're supposed to go to the emergency room," he teases.
"Fuck you," I retort and punch him playfully. He smiles and I can see his shoulders visibly relax a little. He'll be just fine here tonight... as long as Rose doesn't show up dressed like Isabella or Jess. I hope Alice warned Rose that her little brother would be here…
I look over at the girls as Alice is giving details about the weather in Barbados and notice Isabella's lips turn down in a frown. I follow her eyes across the room and spot Victoria and Laurent approaching.
BPOV
I knew this was a possibility tonight, that Victoria might come over and say hello to Edward, but now that it's happening I'm extremely uncomfortable. It was awkward enough when she sat in on my punishment scene last week, but here she is coming face to face with me. I'm aware how much people talk about her around the club. She is a very sought after woman and knowing that she once turned down my boyfriend's offer to play with her boils my blood. I wish she's starting going to some other BDSM club.
I take a large gulp of wine as Victoria approaches. She's wearing tiny blue cut off shorts and red suspenders. It looks like perhaps she's had breast implants judging by the way her breasts are defying gravity under the suspenders. As she comes to stand next to Edward I can see that no work has been done to her body; there are red clamps on her nipples that are also attached to the suspenders holding her breasts in place. Shit, that must hurt. On top of being feisty and beautiful, Victoria also seems to be a pain slut.
"Good evening, Edward," she says, her voice musical and flirtatious. Laurent nods his head at me in greeting and stares freely at my exposed breasts.
"Hello, Victoria. Laurent," Edward replies politely. "Have you both been formally introduced to my sub?"
"I haven't had the pleasure," Victoria says and Laurent chuckles darkly. What's his deal?
"Well then, this is my Isabella. Isabella, this is Victoria and Laurent," Edward says.
"Nice to meet you," I lie holding out my hand to shake each of theirs.
Victoria smiles pleasantly and then turns her attention back to my master. "Edward, can I have a word with you, please? It will only take a minute."
I can see Edward resisting at first, but to my surprise he nods his head yes. "I'll be right back, pet. You stay here with Alice," he instructs.
I have no choice but to let him go. To argue with him in public while I wear his collar would be inappropriate behavior. Alice takes my hand in an attempt to distract me but my eyes are focused on Edward and that witch. I get the same sinking feeling deep in my heart and stomach I got as I watched him pull her into the coat closet all those months ago. I watch as Edward's expression changes while Victoria talks. Curiosity, surprise, and then embarrassment as his eyes flicker over to mine. And finally anger. He says something to her in response and then leaves her side, walking briskly back to me. I can start breathing again as he takes my hand and smiles warmly at me.
"Come on, let's refresh our drinks," he says. He tells Alice and Jasper that we'll catch up with them later and escorts me over to the bar. "Sorry about that. I was giving her the benefit of the doubt but now I really wish I hadn't."
"What did she want, master?" I ask.
Edward shakes his head. "It's not important. Let's not let her ruin our evening, pet," he says seductively. He kisses me passionately and I can't help but smile.
"As you wish, Master," I reply in the same tone, though inside I'm desperate to know what Victoria said to him.
He smiles wide and places his empty wine glass on the bar. "I was wondering if you'd be interested in doing a scene with me tonight. It is Friday," he says.
I'd been hoping Edward would suggest we play. It is a play party after all. He's hardly touched me tonight despite the easy access my outfit has given him. I want nothing more than for my master to make me his in front of all these people. Just the possibility is getting me worked up inside.
"Yes, Master. I'd really like that," I reply.
"Excellent. Come with me, pet," he says grinning.
He takes my hand and leads me through the crowd to an unoccupied tantra chair near the bar. It's one of the more visible chairs in the club, situated on the edge of the dance floor as opposed to being against a wall or around the corner by the theater doors. This is pretty much center stage. I'm excited and scared at the same time. I close my eyes and take a deep breath to calm my hyperactive nervous system. Once I'm refocused I look at my master.
Edward instructs me to lie in the chair the way we saw the woman named Heidi doing earlier. He raises my arms over my head and lays them on the high hump of the chair. Then, he takes my hips and turns them towards him so my weight is on my right hip. My legs he positions about ten inches apart and bends one at the knee, resting my foot on the lower hump of the chair. It feels like a very seductive pose and I glance down at my body to inspect how I look. I notice my skin is sparkling in the overhead spotlight and for the first time this evening I break character by letting out a surprised giggle. I've been wondering all night why Edward rubbed flowery lotion all over my body before we left the apartment. I'm positively shimmering.
A few people have taken notice of our scene so I try to refocus my attention on my master and make him proud. Edward whips out a little bottle from his pocket and shows it to me. I have no idea what it is. More lotion? He squeezes a pea sized amount of gel onto his index finger and shoots me a wicked grin. His finger dips under my thong and swirls around my clit making the whole area tingle like fire and ice. It's very unusual and incredibly arousing. The gel makes it hard for me not to squirm and writhe. I need him to touch me more. Now.
Instead, he excuses himself to the bar for another glass of wine, leaving me alone in the chair. I'm very turned on by the tingling gel and this pose I'm in. My master knows it and he is making me wait on purpose. He is an evil genius. A few more members come to walk around me and admire my body while I wait. I feel like a marble statue in a museum, and I love it. This is so much more intense than the stage, where the audience is further back and somewhat removed from my experience. I can see Edward from the corner of my eye. It looks like Rosalie is with him. I try to keep watch on Edward without turning my head towards him but every time someone crosses my line of sight it makes me lose eye contact.
I see Alice walk by and she smiles and waves. She's towing an embarrassed looking Jasper behind her. He blushes deeply when passing me and I wink at him just to ease some of his tension. The poor guy looks so out of place. He really needs a drink or two to help him lighten up. The next person I recognize is James. I'd seen him earlier this evening when he was trying to get a positive response from Heidi. I'm suddenly extra thankful for the strict no touching policy on all collared subs. James looks me over long and hard and then continues on towards the bar where he sits to watch the scene.
Edward chats with Rose for another minute until the bartender gives him a full glass of wine. My heart accelerates as my master turns and walks towards me.