Summary: Kathryn takes Cecile in for a price while Annette is in for one hell of a surprise.
Authors Note: I wanted to apologize for not putting a note in my last story about the rape scene. Don't know what I was thinking, that was really stupid. Anyway, I'll try being more careful in the future. In this fic however there in one scene that I guess in semi-consensual sex. It's a little like when Sebastian blackmailed Cecile into going down on her in the film only a little harsher.
Chapter 4: Coffee and T.V.
* Kathryn *
Cocaine and coffee were quickly becoming my breakfast of choice. Say what you will about my habits but it can't be worse than eating greasy, artery clogging eggs and bacon everyday. In any event I needed my stimulants to help me keep alert and my mind sharp. I had too many balls in the air so to speak to let drop.
One of Blaine's 'guys' had dropped off my breakfast that morning. Sitting in my large office, located in the west wing of my townhouse, I emptied out my purchase on the heavy mahogany wood desk. Using the sharpest end of a business card someone had left me, I separated the stimulant into three lines. I snorted them quickly, but not too quickly. There was no sense in bleeding all over my beautiful new desk.
As the drug began to take affect I sipped my coffee calmly and swung around in my chair to look out at the view before me. Drake really did a great job finding me the perfect new home. It was a gorgeous old town house that had completely been renovated. Even bigger than the Valmont home, it had three floors filled with rooms with hard wood floors and wall paper in rich colors. To top if off my office had a great view of the reservoir in Central Park.
Still for all I had I craved more. I hadn't come to town for the great views or the perfect home. No, my one and only focus was on revenge. Four long years of work and sacrifice had given me money, power, and a few people who cared about me but it wasn't enough. Ever since leaving New York I felt this emptiness in me that needed to be filled. I'm sure a misguided shrink would tell me in was on account that I never felt loved but I beg to differ. The only thing that would fill this emptiness was knowing that all who had crossed me and made my life unbearable for those years would finally get what was coming to them. They were all going to pay.
My grand plan was already underway. Court had been the first and in many ways his death was just a test. Could I really go through with it? More importantly, could I get away with it? The answer not surprisingly to both those questions was yes. I found myself barely affected by taking Court's life. Maybe that made me some sort of monster but I didn't care.
After him I had moved on to Ronald who in actuality I had nothing against. He was only a tool I used to get to Cecile. Although I did get some satisfaction in knowing he now knew how it felt to be fucked and used just like he had done to me.
That left the final three: mother, Annette, and of course little Cecile. Unlike Court who I let go somewhat painfully but quickly, there downfalls would be slow and torturous. I would play with them until there was nothing left and then squash them right quick.
First up was Cecile who after her horrible night I had allowed to stay at my place. She had been suspicious of me when we first met up again but I had quickly convinced her of my sincerity. "I've changed Cecile, really I have but if you don't want a place to stay" I smirked at the memory of how fast she jumped into my car.
"Kathryn?"
At the sound of her familiar, whiny voice I scowled then quickly softened my expression as I turned around to face Cecile. Standing in front of me in a pair of Scooby doo pajamas (I shit you not) she smiled tentatively as she slid a strand of dark hair behind her ear. "Good morning Cecile" I greeted her "I trust you slept well?"
She nodded "oh yeah, your house is so awesome. Not even the Davenports have there own sauna in their guest bathrooms!"
Nodding patiently I gestured for her to sit down across from me. "So what are your plans now that you're no longer living at home?"
Frowning she shifted uncomfortably in her chair. "I'm not sure, I mean I don't really know. I was going to stay with Ronald until" before she could get the sentence out she started to sob uncontrollably.
At first I just staid in my seat glaring at her in disgust for this sudden outburst of emotion. Jesus this shit was fine when she was fifteen but she's nearly twenty years old now! Finally unable to take any more of her wailing, I got up and put a comforting arm around her. "It's ok Cecile, just be happy you know the truth now rather than after you moved in with him."
Last night, after I picked her up, Cecile and I had a little heart to heart about Ronald. She confessed to me about the fight she had with her parents and then what she walked in on in Ronald's apartment. All the while I sat there trying to keep a straight face, a little like I was trying to do now after Cecile exclaimed "but I don't understand! It usually gets, you know, big and hard when we're together!"
"Maybe he's bi" I offered stroking her hair.
"It's still icky!"
Having had enough of her bratty mouth for the time being I made her look up at me as I told her "well it sounds like the relationship is over for the time being Cecile. Obviously Ronald has moved on so it's time you do the same."
"But I have nowhere to go!" she exclaimed. "My parents won't let me back in the house and they won't even take my calls. I can't stay with any of my friends and I have no money to stay in a hotel. Oh Kathryn, what am I going to do?"
Once again she started to cry only this time it was all over my new Chloe jacket. Pushing her away forcefully I got to my feet and offered "you could stay here if you wanted."
Immediately she stopped crying and looked up at me in surprise then a large smile spread across her face as she squealed "yes! Thank you Kathryn! We're going to have soo much fun together" she gushed as she pulled me into a tight hug. "I'm sorry about all the nasty names I called you and how I told everyone you were a slut bag whore and everything."
Giving her a tight smile I moved back behind my desk. "There are a few stipulations though. I'll allow you to stay here Cecile and I'll give you spending money but only under the condition that you earn it."
"How?"
"You are going to get a job."
"A job?" she spat out incredulously "are you for real?"
"Completely"
"But I can't get a job!" she exclaimed. "I'm a Caldwell and my mother says Caldwell women don't work."
I wasn't terribly shocked by this bit of news. I'm sure Mrs. Caldwell was spending her valuable hours grooming Cecile to become a miniature version of herself. Sighing I asked "well what were you planning on doing with the rest of your life?"
"I was going to be Court's wife."
Quickly loosing my patients with the rich-bitch version of Forrest Gump in front of me, I inquired icily "and when that fell through? Aren't you in college or something?"
"Yeah but it's not like we actually learn anything Kathryn" she scoffed at me like I was the idiot. "Me and my sorority sisters just go to like, the fun classes, with the cute teachers."
"I see, well things will work a little differently around here Cecile. If you want to stay you WILL get a job. You will earn your keep the same way I had to." Smiling I explained "but don't worry I cleared up the perfect position for you in my company. You will work for me starting tonight at a party I'm throwing for a few associates and international clients."
Completely glossing over what I just told her Cecile smiled enthusiastically "a party, cool!"
"Yes but remember you will be working tonight."
"What do I have to do?"
Smiling slyly I told her "you'll see."
Before she could question me further the cell phone she had tucked in her pocket went off. "Oh that's me." Picking it up Cecile smiled "hellooh hi Annette."
Acting quickly I pulled the phone away from Cecile and whispered to her "don't say anything to her about where you are staying or who you're with. She would never understand."
Cecile stared at me in confusion for a moment before putting the phone back to her ear. "YesAnnette I'm fineno, I'm staying with a friend, you don't know her." I smiled at her in satisfaction while I leaned back and finished the rest of my coffee.
* Cecile *
Everything was turning out better than I hoped! Not only did I get to stay in Kathryn's super cool house she was giving me money too not to mention she was being so nice to me. After everything that happened I was sure she hated me but I guess she got over it.
I wasn't a complete moron though. After I ran into her last night at the hotel I still didn't think she was all different and changed but I needed some place to stay even if it was with that witch. However I began to think maybe she really had changed after we stayed up almost the whole night talking. Kathryn really was very smart and made me realize some important things about Ronald that I never realized before.
The only downside to all of this was she actually thought I should get a job. I really didn't want to spend this whole party working so as I got to thinking I decided maybe I would try to talk Kathryn out of it. I mean I just wasn't one of those people made to work. That's what servants and maids were for.
After taking a nice steam in my bathroom I came out to find one of the maids laying a dress down on my bed. "Ms. Tourvelle wishes you to wear this tonight ma'am. The party will begin in an hour."
When she left I looked over the dress which was black and very low cut. It was pretty and sexy, just the type of thing my mother always forbid me from wearing. As I picked it up I was a little hesitant at first until I reminded myself that I was no longer living with my parents and that I was an adult. Smiling I picked up the dress and ran into the bathroom with it.
A little over an hour later I was dressed and ready for the party. Excitedly I slipped on a pair of earning I had brought from home before leaving my bedroom. As I made my way down the staircase to the first floor everyone turned to watch me. Smiling as they all admired me I looked over the small group and realized that there were no women. There was only about ten or so men, all dressed in suits and all older than me.
Standing among them I smiled nervously until I saw Kathryn make her way over to me. She was wearing a long white dress and her long hair was up. Smiling she wrapped an arm around me and kissed my cheek "you look lovely Cecile. Are you ready to get to work?"
Still very confused about what exactly I was supposed to do I replied "uhsure. What do I have to do?"
"You are going to entertain my guests" she whispered in my ear. Before I could ask what she meant by that she turned to the men and brought me forward. "Gentleman this is Cecile."
Two men first approached me, one was about thirty and sort of cute, the other was older and bald. "It's very nice to meet you Cecile" the younger one said kissing my hand.
The older guy turned to Kathryn and remarked "she's very lovely."
Laughing she told them "play nice boys."
I watching still confused as Kathryn walked out of the room and went and sat in the bar area with a black man. I wanted to follow after her but the two men took me by the arm and led me to the couch. The rest of the group joined us and one guy got me a drink.
For a little while it actually wasn't bad. All the men were really nice and asked me lots of questions about school and my sorority. They laughed at everything I said and refilled my drink when ever I asked. Then things started to get weird. One of the older guys named Tony started to rub his hand up my leg and then said "well Cecile why don't we go back to the bedroom now? I think I speak for all the guys here when I say we're more than ready."
I looked at them confused "bedroom?"
"Yes you've definitely wet our appetite to see what you can do?" Another guy said as he kissed my neck while John helped me to my feet.
Looking around the group of eager men it took me a moment to realize what they wanted. They expected me to have sex with them! Biting my lip I said "wait a minuteI have to go."
Quickly I pulled away from them and headed out to the door when Kathryn suddenly appeared in front of me. Her face hard she asked "where do you think you're going?"
"Kathryn" I whispered loudly. "They want me to have sex with them!"
To my great shock she simply shrugged and said "so?"
I gaped at her "Kathryn, theyALL expect it! I can't do that!"
"Why not?"
"Because it would make me a"
"Cecile" she sighed grabbing my shoulders "you will entertain them for the night if you expect to stay here any longer. However I'm not going to force you so if you want to leave you can, I'll have one of the maids pack your things."
My eyes began to well up with tears as I pleaded to her "but, but I have nowhere to go!"
"I'm sorry but that's not my problem Cecile. I told you if you wanted to stay here you had to earn your way but if that's too hard for you to do than leave."
I thought if I started to cry Kathryn would give in but she just stared at me with a blank face. Looking back at the men who were all leering at me, I decided there was no way I would go through with it so I headed for the door. Before I could get very far Kathryn called out to me "oh I forgot to tell you Cecile, your mother called earlier. She told the maid to tell you she's sending over emancipation forms for you to sign."
Turning back to her I asked "emancipation?"
"Yes it means that legally you're on your own."
Legally? I didn't know you could do that. Standing there in Kathryn's beautiful home I began to think about where I would go if I really did leave. Nowhere I realized, I had nowhere to go. It looked like I had no other choice than to do what Kathryn wanted.
Walking back up to her I held my head up and said "ok I'll stay."
"Good girl" she smiled as she led me back to the men.
I smiled at them as they once again took me by the arms and started to lead me upstairs towards the bedrooms. As I climbed the stairs surrounded by men, I looked over my shoulder to see Kathryn standing at the bottom sipping champagne and smiling. I didn't really understand why Kathryn wanted me to do this but I wasn't about to question her and be put back out on the street.
When we got to my bedroom everyone came inside and I noticed one of the men lock the door. Another shut the blinds while someone put on some music. Standing awkwardly I wasn't sure what to do so I just stood there and let then do it to me. Sure enough a few hands came out and pulled my dress off.
I couldn't see any of them too well because of the dark but I could feel them. At first the feel of there rough hands on my body felt sort of weird. Then Tony whispered to me "you know Cecile, you really are beautiful."
"Thank you" I smiled. Just then I felt a hand tweak my nipple and I let out a soft moan. After awhile of this their touches started to feel good. When they led me back to the bed I didn't tell them no. Instead I laid back and tried to enjoy it.
* Kathryn *
Technology is a beautiful thing. Four years ago I sat in front of a video monitor waiting for Ronald Clifford to just make the slightest move on innocent little Cecile. Now, thanks to the miracle of video I watched on the big, flat screen T.V. in front of me as Cecile got fucked six ways to Sunday. Reclining back in my seat I watched with perverse delight as she got the innocence fucked out of her by three men at the same time.
Before my little party I made sure to set up some video cameras in the bedroom so I could watch as the events unfolded. Truthfully I thought Cecile would cry during her little gang bang or at least whine but to my utmost surprise it appeared the slut was enjoying herself. That would change once the thrill of the orgasm wore off.
"Enjoying yourself baby?" Drakes low voice whispered in my ear as his hand crept down my body.
"Immensely" I purred while watching Martin, a forty year old Swedish business man give Cecile some back door action. "However not as much as her."
Drake snickered "you would think being treated as a whore would dampen her enjoyment a little."
My smile fell away and I murmured "give her time. A few more of these parties and it will kill any goodness she has left in her."
He was quite for a moment and when I looked over at him I notice him studying me with concern. "You all right Kathryn?"
"I will be" I sighed trying to force some unpleasant memories from my head. "Now that the first initial steps with Cecile are taken care of it's time to move on to my next target. Is everything ready for tomorrow night?"
"Yes Thomas made sure everything is in order."
I nodded "where is he anyway?"
"He had some business with his brother in London. He should be back tomorrow morning."
"Oh poo" I sighed playfully "watching Cecile play is getting me all worked up. I was hoping he could help me relieve some tension."
Drake chuckled as he leaned over me and brought his mouth close to mine. "Well I'm here baby and I'm at your service."
Smiling I wrapped my arms around his neck and pulled him into a kiss after turning the volume down on the T.V. He kissed me hard and punishing as I ran my hands up under his shirt, caressing his dark skin. As we broke away I whispered "do you want me?"
"More than anything" he murmured looking me dead in the eye.
Licking his earlobe I whispered "then take me."
Drake needed no more incentive and two seconds later he picked me up forcefully from the chair and carried me back to the bedroom. Cecile wasn't the only one who got royally fucked that night.
* * * * * *
The following morning I entered Cecile's bedroom to find her still asleep, half dressed, spread out across the bed. I stared down at her in disdain before turning around and opening the shades. As soon as the bright sunlight hit her she began to stir. When her eyes finally opened I smiled brightly at her "good morning Cecile." "Morning" she mumbled back. "What are you doing in here?"
Taking a seat beside her on the bed I pulled a wad of cash from my Prada jacket and handed it to her. "I thought you would want your cut from last night. The gentlemen were all very impressed with you."
Immediately Cecile sat up as her eyes went wide at the money. Grabbing it she looked down at in awe "wow, all of this is for me?"
"Yes you earned it. Now I already set up another date for you tonight and I really think-"
"Wait a minute Kathryn" she interrupted me. "I don't think I can do THAT again. I mean just one time was one thing but that's it. I'm not a hooker!"
Using all my self control not to go off on a tangent at the nit wit, I inquired calmly "then what are you going to do?"
"I don't know" she shrugged. "Maybe I'll take my money and get a room someplace."
"Won't that get a little lonely?"
The look of defeat in her eyes told me I was right. Cecile was quiet for a moment before she said "I'm thinking of maybe getting back together with Ronald."
I should have known this was coming. Things get tough and she was more than willing to go running for comfort even if it was from her queer boyfriend. Luckily I knew just the buttons to push with her. "Ok, I understand Cecile but I think there is something I should tell you before you call him."
"What?"
"Well you see after the first time Ronald and I had sex he asked me...he asked if maybe next time we could invite his buddy George to join us."
"Oh my god!" She exclaimed "you're lying!"
"No honey I'm afraid I'm not. I hate to be the one to tell you this Cecile but EVERYONE knows Ronald is gay. Why do you think your parents were so against you two getting together?"
Cecile's eyes looked away in confusion as she admitted "I thought it was because he was black. How could I have not known this?"
"People only show you the sides of themselves they want you to see Cecile" I told her knowing just how true that was. "Now since Ronald is out of the picture, what do you say to that date tonight? He's a very important client of mine who is looking to have a good time while he's in the city."
Blinking out of her fog Cecile shook her head "I don't think so Kathryn. I told you I don't want to be a slut for hire."
"Cecile" I said brushing her hair to the side "it's just sex. You are just doing what you normally would do with a guy only you're getting paid for it and admit it, you had fun last night."
She shrugged "I guess so, a little bit."
"Well then there you go. You get paid for doing something you enjoy." When I saw she was still hesitant I offered "tell you what, after a few weeks, if you are doing a good job maybe I'll consider promoting you to one of my assistants."
"Really?" Ceceil gushed suddenly excited. "Ok then since you put it that way I'll do it only...um...it's just one guy this time right?"
I smiled "yes I promise."
"Good" she sighed "cause I'm sort of sore."
Laughing I pulled her into a hug. I wasn't laughing at her but the fact that I forgot to tell her that her date for the evening was a fifty five year old man.
As I got off the bed I started for the door when she called out to me "where are we going tonight?"
"Annette's party"
Cecile's face wrinkled in confusion "Annette's party? She invited YOU?"
Smiling confidently I told her "yes, in fact I'm the guest of honor."
* Annette *
"A little to the left guys" I instructed two of the party planners who were hanging a banner over the large screen T.V. They did as instructed as I smiled in satisfaction "perfect.'
It really was. What started as a small gathering of friends associated with GATT was quickly becoming a large gala to celebrate the launching of our new organization. At first I thought it was strange that we were getting all these people calling us telling us they would love to come to the party but not only that they wanted to donate money as well. It all seemed so strange yet wonderful until Owen explained that the Liuetrem corporation was footing the bill to host a large party and not only that, but they had been responsible for all the invites.
It was of course wonderful and I was very grateful but I just kept waiting for the other shoe to drop. This was all almost too easy.
"Hey it's looking good, isn't it?"
I turned at the sound of Owen's voice and found him dressed for the party. He normally was very handsome with his tall, lean body, soft brown eyes, and perfectly cut brown hair but tonight Owen looked even more amazing dressed in an elegant black tux. "Wow look at you" I gushed.
Giving me an appreciate once over he smiled "look at you. Man, Annette you look amazing."
"Thank you" I replied smoothing out the fabric of my cream colored floor length dress. "God can you believe this place? I can't believe we got the building completely renovated in only a few weeks!"
Owen nodded in agreement "well it's all thanks to the Liuetrem company. I'm still stunned they're throwing us this huge party. Oh and I just got word from one of the CEO's assistants that she's coming."
"She?"
"Yeah the founder of Liuetrem is a women and she is so impressed with GATT that she wanted to see the place for herself. Isn't that awesome?"
"Completely"
Sensing my hesitation Owen asked "what's wrong, you're making that face."
I smiled "it's nothing just...I don't know I keep getting this feeling that something is going to happen, something bad."
"Annette" he sighed as he cupped my face in his hands "I promise you nothing will go wrong tonight. Our dream is finally coming true and nobody can stand in our way."
I smiled at his optimism and I was so touched my his kindness that I did something that surprised even me. Leaning forward I let my body press into his and I gently kissed his lips. At first Owen was hesitant and didn't kiss me back but after a moment I felt his lips move against mine and his grip on me tightened.
Unlike the first kiss this was very real and not by accident. I had done it and when I realized what I had done I pulled away from him quickly. "Um...I-I probably shouldn't have done that."
Blushing profusely Owen replied "hey don't worry about it, it's ok." I wanted to say something else to him, tell him it was not a mistake but I couldn't get the words out. However before I could say anything Owen stammered "I-I have to go. See you later."
Watching him walk away I immediately realized the mistake I had made. I was married and I loved my husband so why had I kissed Owen? Sure Richard and I were having our problems and we seemed to be drifting away from each other more and more but I wanted my marriage to work, didn't I?
* * * * * *
An hour into the party the CEO of Liuetrem still hadn't shown up and Owen and I were avoiding each other. Richard hadn't been able to make the party and I was a little disappointed but I tried to focus on being a good hostess. Everyone who was anyone in New York seemed to have shown up. Most were interested in GATT but mostly the only thing anyone was talking about was the mysterious benefactress of the party. I too was more than curious about who this women was.
After talking with my father for a bit I was going to go to the ladies room when I felt a hand on my arm. Turning I saw it belonged to Owen who gave me a small smile "I've been looking everywhere for you."
"You have? Look Owen about what happened-"
He nodded "we can talk about that later. I just got word that Ms. Tourvelle just arrived. I thought we could give her a great entrance. You know try to stay on her good side."
I smiled "yeah that sounds like a smart idea."
"Ok I'm going to tell Michael to cue the lights."
As he disappeared back into the crowd I looked up at the huge T.V. screen above that was telling all about GATT. At the end it said 'brought to you by the Liuetrem corporation.' Staring at the companies name I noticed something strange for the first time. Liuetrem was Merteuil spelled backwards. Huh, that was odd but it had to be just a coincidence.
As I thought about the name suddenly a voice over the loud speaker announced "ladies and gentlemen please help me give a warm welcome to the women who made this all possible tonight...Ms. Kathryn Tourvelle!"
At the sound of that familiar name I wiped around just as Kathryn Merteuil walked in on the arm of two men. My body trembled in shock as I watched her come in with that confident, cool smile of hers. Half the room was just as stunned as I was while the other half applauded.
Soon her eyes fell upon mine and when they did her smile widened. Approaching me she said "hello Annette, it's good to see you again." While I gawked at her totally speechless she stepped even closer and pulled me into a hug. Before I could say anything she whispered in my ear "I'm your new boss."
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