I consider bailing out many times, but it is now Friday evening and here I am, punctually ringing Bill's doorbell then crossing the threshold and being led into his grubby lounge. The place seems even more unsavoury than last time.
As soon as I arrive Bill ushers me in and takes the wine I brought with me away to the kitchen, leaving just me and Vic. I nod acknowledgement, but he just looks at me coldly and thoughtfully.
I glance over at the sofa and see that it is covered with a black plastic sheet. It looks concerning, like some sort of medical setup or maybe something that gangsters might construct. It gives me the creeps to be honest. I nervously ask Vic why it is set up that way but he says that he was going to save that information as a surprise, though I've ruined that now. He makes me feel as if I am in the wrong for asking. I have disappointed him and I hope that I won't regret it.
Vic glares at me and tells me that since I am here, that counts as my consent to submission and that I can always fuck off at any time if that consent isn't given. And if I'm not going to fuck off, I had better stand still in front of him. Now!
I should have expected this, but I have only just got here and am not used to this sort of thing, so I am caught off guard by this brisk development. I'm a bit dazed really, expecting to be given at least a few minutes of warm-up, so there is a long pause as I try to process this information. He then fixes my eyes with his and slowly and impatiently speaks, with a distinct gap and rising volume and assertion between each word.
"Stand. In. Front. Of. Me. Right. NOW! CUNT!"
After some reflection, I do decide to obey (after all he does have a point about me turning up here knowing what I might encounter) and find that as punishment I have to stand for at least ten minutes before he speaks again. I keep looking at him hoping that something will happen or that I will be allowed to sit down, but no, I have to endure the wait. Bill returns at some point, but ignores us, leaving me at Vic's mercy. Not that Bill was ever going to be a likely ally.
"Remove your top, Cunt."
Vic's voice now has a slightly callous edge with a gruffer, even blunter tone.
Fear kicks in again, but at least the anticipation is over. My heart rate increases further as I lift my head to quickly look at him. He stares back, a slight smile forming on his lips. I instinctively lower my head.
"Get on with it! You have made it perfectly clear that you are submissive, SO FUCKING WELL SUBMIT! NOW!"
He spaces out the words menacingly. Each pause heightens my anxiety. I nibble my lip and stare in disbelief and fear. Now's the time to back out if I'm going to. I have the urge to flee, but my mind is muddled and it feels like I have almost no control over my actions, so I find myself undoing the buttons of my shirt one by one, quite slowly since my hands are trembling. When I have completed my task, I stand before Vic with my shirt neatly folded in my hands. Bill glances at us, amused.
I'm shivering uncontrollably now, but I'm pretty sure it isn't that cold. Ten minutes ago my heart was already beating rapidly, but not like this. The way my body is betraying me is embarrassing, but I can't help it. They are bound to have noticed.
Vic has noticed at least, since he grips my right nipple between his stubby fingers and slowly brushes, squeezes and finally twists it. I gasp and screw up my eyes. It hurts more than I expected. Bill is watching the show now, starting to show much more interest.
"Such cute, almost boyish little nipples you have. Look how much further this one sticks out now. Now that it is redder. It enjoys the attention and responds correctly. See, you can't hide your true nature. You'd have been even better when you were young, but you'll have to do. How old are you, cunt?"
"Fifty." I reply.
"Yes, you could pass for forty and maybe younger when I'm finished with you."
Vic's eyes are now narrowed and thoughtful as he says this. He's deliberately trying to embarrass me, but I get the impression he still likes what he sees and I feel very flattered. I must admit that I am quite attractive and slender for my age, really. It's good that he appreciates it.
"Thank you," I reply in a small voice.