Chapter 7
Once I arrived home I could not get my mind off the scene Isabella and I had done or what her reaction to the contract would be. I hoped she didn't make me wait long for her decision. We would be good together I was sure of that, I could feel it. As good as my imagination had been in creating the scene the reality of it was ten times better. I had to rub one out in the shower when I thought about how she tasted and again laying in bed when I thought back to what it felt like to be inside her. She was so responsive to me in that short session, it would be even better once I got her in my playroom and could take my time with her. As my cum shot hard onto my chest I couldn't help but think if it got too much better she would put me in an early grave.
I spent the next few days getting the playroom into shape and replacing some of the toys so I would have new ones for Isabella. I worked different scenarios ran through my mind as well as playing at the club or parties, I couldn't wait to show off my new pet. I also realized I needed to talk to Alastair to find out what had been said and what rumors were going around the club about our test scene. I was sure it would be interesting. If Bella had worked at the club in the past few days I could only hope no one made her uncomfortable, especially before I had a chance to give her a heads up about the subs I had turned down recently. Several had proved to be persistent and vocal about wanting me to be their Dom. I decided to wait until I heard from Isabella about the packet then I would call him before I met with her. I tried not to dwell on it but I was getting nervous about hearing from her or not hearing from her. She was quick to skip the second scene so I expected to hear something from her fairly quickly. I kept reminding myself this would be a big step for her and she wouldn't take it lightly and I somehow just knew that even if the answer was no she would contact me, she wouldn't be rude and not respond. But the waiting was torture.
As days rolled into a week I developed a new nightly routine, I found myself standing in the playroom doorway hoping that tomorrow would be the day I would be put out of my misery and hear from Isabella. Once I had it the way I envisioned, I refused to step foot in there until I heard from her but each night I looked in willing her to get in touch with me. I also spent those days with my family before classes started again and everyone returned to their own lives. They had backed off about Kate but were now full of questions about my mystery woman. I gave them the bare minimum, it was new and I had met her on campus. They assumed she was a teacher and I couldn't allow that. The looks on their faces when I explained she was a graduate student were priceless. Mom, Alice and Rose looked at me like I was a dirty old man and in my thoughts I couldn't help but agree with them, I was a very, very dirty old man or I wanted to be with Isabella. Dad, Emmett and Jasper looked at me like I was the man for 'banging a hot co-ed' as Emmett put it. That comment started the argument between spouses and I was able to slip out before they could ask me anymore questions.
I wouldn't be able to deflect them much longer. With Alice and Jasper's move Rose and Emmett decided to move closer also. Rose and Emmett had a hard time conceiving so they decided Rose would stop working during her pregnancy, because they lived over an hour away for her job it was an easy decision to move. By summer we would live within 30 minutes of each other and it would be that much easier for them to interfere with my life, I couldn't wait I thought with sarcasm. It would be much harder to keep from them that I was a Dominant when they moved. They were nosy as hell and wouldn't be able to be put off for long. My mother had raised a gentleman and I didn't think my lifestyle would go over well with her at all. I would deal with it when it became a problem I decided.
Twelve days. Twelve days. Almost two fucking weeks and still nothing from Isabella, I was literally going crazy. It was actually a call from a Dom I knew that gave me hope.
"Edward, its Garrett. How are you?"
"I'm good Garrett. What can I do for you?"
"Actually it is what I can do for you. I wanted to give you a heads up that someone is looking into your background?" I was shocked.
"What do you mean looking into my background?"
"Normal background check stuff. Criminal record, finances nothing out of the ordinary but still I thought you might like to know." Hell yes I wanted to know and I was getting pissed, that was no ones business even if I had nothing to hide.
"Do you know who is looking? How did you find out about this? I mean don't still work with the Mayor?"
"Yes I do still work with Mayor and that is how I found out. The person looking has some contacts pretty high up, he used to be with the FBI so he called in a favor with his old friend the Mayor. He is now the Chief of Police in the small town of Forks." Forks? What the fuck, I didn't know anyone in Forks. "I was the one given the task of running the check because they want it kept quiet."
"Ok, I am assuming I can't stop this?"
"No sorry you can't but I did want to let you know."
"Thanks Garrett. What do they want to know about my finances?" That bothered me more than anything.
"Again just general stuff to make sure your money is obtained legally. We didn't actually check into your banking info or anything just made sure there weren't any flags indicating illegal active." Something he said caught my attention.
"Wait a minute, you said didn't actually check, so everything is done already?"
"Yea, sorry about that, I couldn't say anything until it was done." He did sound remorseful that it was after the fact.
"Do you have any idea what prompted this?" I wasn't sure I knew where Forks even was.
"No but it must be important, they had us rush it. We turned the file over to Chief Swan yesterday." Bingo! I did know someone named Swan.
"Chief Swan?" I questioned.
"Charles Swan, that is who requested the information. Do you know him?"
"No I don't and I have no idea why he would ask for this but thanks for telling me Garrett." We hung up after that and I couldn't help the smile that formed on my face. Given what happened to Bella I can't blame her for having me checked out. If I had a Chief of Police father I would do it too and what were the odds I would know the person running the checks. Hopefully this meant she was going to accept and if he received the information yesterday, if she is in Forks I should be hearing from her soon. I was surprised Garrett didn't recognize the last name but people at the club may just know her as Isabella.
After Garrett's call I went to my office on campus to see my final class rosters, finalize my lesson plans and meet my new TA. His name was Ben and he blushed and stammered so much over the topic of human sexuality I felt bad for him. He would permanently be the shade of a tomato once classes started. As I waited for my rosters to print I thought to Garrett's phone call and typed in Bella's name to see what information the university had on her. When her information popped on the screen I thought of the phone call again and couldn't read it. Yes she had a background check run on me with out my permission but from what Garrett said it was to be sure I wasn't an axe murderer or something not to be nosy. Getting information on her this way felt like an invasion of her privacy almost and I couldn't do that. I powered down my computer and resolved myself to find out what I wanted to know the old fashioned way, I would ask her.
It wasn't until I returned home and saw the light flashing on my answering machine that I remembered I had turned my cell phone off. As I listened to the machine I watched the text messages load on my cell phone and I had voice mails also, all of them were my family. They were sorry for their reactions, they would be nice, they would love to meet her and she must be something special to have caught my attention. As I listened to or read each message I couldn't help but laugh, while I knew they wanted me happy I also knew they saw Bella's age as a strike against her. They would make an effort but judging by the tentative tone of their messages I wasn't sure how sincere it would be. I also came to the conclusion that I was putting the cart way before the horse. Not only hadn't I heard from Isabella but I had no idea if she would want more than a typical weekend D/s arrangement like she had with James.
I couldn't let myself think like that, she had noticed me too, her journal proved that. I replayed both of our scenes in my mind. I know she felt that connection between us I could see it in her eyes. Maybe not at first but eventually we would move to some type of 24/7 relationship, I was sure of it. When I allowed myself to hope, it was for a modified vanilla relationship with set play times. The ping of my computer brought me out of my fantasy and I was giddy when I noticed it was an e-mail from Isabella.
Sir-
I have reviewed your packet and have a few questions but overall I am agreeable to the arrangement. I have attached my limits for you to look over. I look forward to meeting with you to discuss this further.
Isabella
She was going to do it. I was hard from reading her three sentence e-mail. I had enclosed a list of my limits in the packet so we must be fairly even matched or she would have rejected me right off the bat. I was impatiently tapping my fingers on the desk as I waited for her attachment to load.
She was green for: interrogation, shaving, gags, plugs, anal play, suspension, bondage, breast bondage, wax, biting, blindfolds, clamps, spanking, role play, vibrators, floggers, paddles, whips, straps and belts, oral sex, voyeurism, sense deprivation and playing at the club and parties. She had made a notation next to the last item that she would explain her limits for those occasions when we meet.
She had marked her hard limits as: breath and knife play, needle or piercing play, fire, mummification, electricity, enemas, any type of bodily fluids (blood, urine, feces), any type of cat whip (scourges and cat o' nine) and canes. She had made another notation beside canes saying she would explain that in person also. I hoped I could change her mind about that one because I had purchased a new cane with her in mind.
Her list of soft limits was very short: figging, fisting, clothespins, chastity belts, exhibitionism and public play (indoor or outdoor). Once again there was a notation by public play and it had me curious as to how far she was willing to go in public.
After reading her e-mail and limits again I quickly sent her a reply asking if she could meet me for lunch tomorrow at The Pier, it was a Friday and we wouldn't be rushed through the conversation. I was hoping to have everything finalized with Isabella this weekend so we could start our arrangement next week. The thought of having Isabella here, in my home, in the next week had me stroking my cock before it even registered what I was doing. I managed to pull my shirt up before the cum hit my stomach as I imagined fucking her tied to my cross. Less than an hour later she replied agreeing to lunch. I sent her one more explaining what I wanted her to bring and then made a list of questions I wanted to ask her.
My family got together one more time before my brother's returned to home to prepare to move. It was an awkward dinner, because I had always done along with their set ups they admitted to being surprised when I said I met someone on my own. They also agreed to back off and let me do this at my pace. They wouldn't push to meet her and they would stop pushing their friends on me. I listened and I appreciated the sentiment but I found it hard to believe they would actually do it. While I knew their actions came from love, I would believe when I it happened. They wouldn't be able to help themselves and I would need to warn Bella about my nosy family.
I made it a point to arrive at Fisherman's 30 minutes before the time I was to meet Bella so I could center myself. Still I was hard as soon as I saw her approaching my table, she was breathtaking. I rose and pulled her chair out for her.
"Good afternoon Isabella, thank you for meeting me." I said as I pushed her chair in, she smelled divine.
"Thank you for inviting me Dr. Cullen."
"I would like for us to be Edward and Bella for the duration of lunch." She nodded. "I want us to be able to speak freely today. I know trust will develop overtime but we need to be completely honest with each other for this to work." She nodded again. We ordered and covered basic pleasantries as we waited for our food to arrive. Once we were eating I decided to address what could be the biggest obstacle to overcome first.
"Bella I need to know what you thought of the two test scenes and where you hope to see any arrangement between us going. Before you answer I want to say I am taking into consideration everything I read in your journals also. I realize I know more than a Dom you just met because of your journal but we shouldn't ignore that fact."
"I understand Edward and given that you have read my journals you know I am looking for one person to eventually fulfill all my needs, Dom and lover. I know most people would think I am nuts but, like you commented, I have known love and I know first hand how good a relationship like that can be and in the long run that is what I want. I don't have any expectations of things starting off like that but ultimately I would like to explore it." She made been respectful and soft spoken but it was her conviction that amazed me, I wish I had been so sure of what I wanted at her age.
"And the test scenes?" I prompted.
"I think they went very well. I felt a definite connection to you that I haven't felt in a long time. But, to be honest, I have felt that connection for months." That didn't surprise me either.
"So have I." I answered honestly. "I feel the connection too Bella and like you, eventually, I would like to see where that connection goes." She blushed and my dick took notice. "I think the test scenes went well also. If we decide to try this, and I think we both want to, I will want you to keep up with your journal. Your first assignment will be to pick a favorite moment from each scene and write about it." She nodded her agreement. "I would like to see the video, if that is okay with you?"
"That's fine but I do ask that no one else views them."
"I agree. Now, are you ready to discuss the packet I gave you?"
"Yes Sir." She said softly. I was right, she was a natural submissive and I was going to love watching her blossom as my submissive.
"Excluding limits, do you have any questions about the rest of the information?" She shook her head.
"No Sir, everything seems to be fairly standard. I believe at this point I understand what you expect of me and it does say you will teach me the hand signals and discuss any modified behavior in a public setting."
"Yes I will. I should probably warn you that in the past I have not taken my subs, even the collared ones, out in public much but because I ultimately want more with you also we will be out in public more often. You will also meet my family at some point but we can talk about that later." I sat back as the waitress cleared our plates.
"Will this cause any problems for you at the university?"
"No, I didn't see you on any of my rosters. You aren't my student this term correct?"
"No Sir, I am taking a psychology course this term but I made sure to take pick another professor."
"Then I don't see a conflict. I do have a few functions I attend each year for the university and I will expect you to attend with me. Are you a psych major?"
"No, I am a creative writing major. I am taking the psych classes so I am able to better understand and get into the minds of my characters. They have improved the depth of my writing."
"Good. I see no reason to hide the fact that we have a relationship, especially since the professors will know you are a student anyway." She nodded but still didn't look convinced. I reached out for her hand. "It will not be a problem for me Bella, please don't worry about that."
"Ok"
"How do you feel about our time together as described in the contract?" I was curious about this because it would require her to be naked unless I told her otherwise or if she was cooking she could wear a robe and apron.
"I am fine with the weekends, 6pm Friday until 6pm Sunday. I do have a question about Wednesday's." I waited for her to continue. "Wednesday's are fine, as is 6-10pm but I am curious because it says modified play." I had expected this question.
"Wednesday's will be a variety of things but not in the playroom." She looked confused. "That is the time I would like us to get to know each other better and to practice how modified works in public. I will explain my hand signals and other non-verbal communications to you and Wednesday is when we practice them. Maybe we go out to dinner in a complete vanilla setting or maybe we have dinner with another couple that is in the community or it could be having dinner at home and we spend time discussing our lives. I guess Wednesday could be considering a training day."
"Oh, that actually sounds...very nice." She said with a smile.
"Good. Do you have any concerns about the grooming, diet, exercise or letting me know your plans for the day?"
"No, I don't but my routine never varies very much especially when classes are in session. Would it be possible for me to just give you my classes and normal study schedule and then I could text you that it was a normal day or if there were any changes to it?" I could see her point, it would be tedious to text the same thing everyday.
"That is fine but I expect to hear from you every day before 9am."
"Yes Sir."
"I would like to talk about your limits and the notations you have?" She nodded. "First your hard limit on canes. I have to be honest with you Bella, I really like canes as I am sure you noticed by my limits." She nodded again. "Why are they a hard limit?"
"I used to love them. But after the incident with my last Dom, without going into detail right now, let's just say even the sight of one being raised to be used on me would cause me to panic and red. The notation is there because I did used to love them and with someone I truly trust I would like to get back to that point." She was visibly upset and I wanted to put her mind at ease.
"That's fine Bella and I don't want to discuss previous D/s relationships right now, yours or mine but we will in the near future." I saw the tension leave her body. "What about your soft limit on indoor & outdoor public play?"
"I have to admit I am something of a exhibitionist and I love outdoor play. I understand a large part of the thrill is that we might get caught but I would not feel comfortable anywhere near either of our families, friends or co-workers. I enjoy the thrill of maybe getting caught not actually getting caught by someone I know who doesn't know I live this lifestyle." I was nodding my head along as she spoke.
"I understand completely and I agree. My family doesn't know anything about this and I want to keep it that way. So while I may insert an egg vibrator or butt plug for a dinner with my parents, I would never finger you or have you give me a hand job like I might if we were out and no one knew us." She blushed and I loved it but she also nodded her head and that let me know she was game for quite a bit.
"The last item is playing at parties or the club?" That is all I got out before she explained herself.
"I don't want anyone touching me." I nodded in agreement. "I don't just mean playing. I mean to touch me at all. The less I have on the more it would freak me out if someone touched me, Dom or sub, male or female. Unless it is an emergency, no one else touches me. I understand that in a social setting, accidental brushes against someone or touching someone's arm while talking may happen and that is different. I mean any kind of intentional touching, that you have given permission for." She is upset and the fierceness with which she has said this alerts me to the fact that even though this isn't a soft limit it is definitely a deal breaker for her.
"I will never someone permission to touch you like that Bella. Even if for some reason I needed to leave you with another Dom for a second I would not give them permission to touch you. You are mine and I do not share with any one for any reason." She was looking in my eyes as I spoke and I wanted her to see I meant what I said.
"Ok, ok, it was important to me to get that out there." She looked away as she spoke and I touched her hand to draw her attention back to me.
"I have one other thing I need to clarify with you. I know I said we will discuss past relationships at a later time and I mean that but I need to clarify about the woman you saw me with on the 27th."
"I didn't see you with anyone." I was confused, if she didn't see me then how did she know. "I was working bar that night and three women were talking when I heard the name Edward I paid closer attention and then they looked in your direction and you were there with two other men."
"They were my brothers and two of the women were their wives, the third woman was a blind date they set me up on. I had never met the woman before that night."
"Oh" Now it was her turn to look confused. "But the way they were talking made it seem as if..." She trailed off and looked away again.
"Made it seem as if what?"
"Well they said how now things could move along and how happy the two of you would be, just the perfect couple. It sounded as if the two of you had been together for at least several months. I have to admit from what I found out about you before hand it sounded out of character for you to play with one person while dating another but you wouldn't be the first man to have a woman they presented to the public and a different one to get your kink on with. I didn't judge you or anything but I felt you should know I couldn't be a part of that kind of thing." I couldn't help but chuckle.
"Trust me Bella, you are the only woman I want to get my kink on with or date." She blushed and nodded her head. "Now did you bring the lists I asked for?" She pulled out of her bag a list of foods she liked and disliked and a list of her personal toiletry items. I loved her scent and was going to purchase exactly what she used to stock her bathroom at my house. I put them away with out looking at them.
"Good. We will start the arrangement on Friday at 6 pm. I will cook dinner and we can discuss any other questions or concerns you have then. This first weekend will be like a test. I will show you everything and this will be a fairly easy weekend as we adjust to each other. Do you have any questions?"
"No Sir." I paid and walked her out to her car. "I will see you on Friday then."
"Yes you will Isabella." I said as I closed her car door.
I drove home going over in my mind what would need to be done before next weekend. Classes would start on Monday but that still left plenty of time to prepare for Isabella. I needed to pick up her collar, I planned on collaring her on Sunday. I debated on if I should send her an e-mail during the week reminding her about the journal assignments. I decided against it, I wouldn't necessarily punish her if she forgot but I would be disappointed. I really hoped she didn't forget I wanted the weekend to be as pleasurable for her as I knew it would be for me.
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