New readers – and previous readers who might have read the last chapter quite some time ago – know that it is advisable to start at the beginning of the series in order to know about/remember the characters and the sequence of events.
The next day, after a surprisingly sound night of sleep, I took a shower, washing my diminutive penis through its open-design stainless steel restraint as usual, and went naked to the kitchen for breakfast. My nudity in the house was becoming a common fact, a normal thing to see on the part of a lowly servant, just like a painting that has been on the wall for years.
Zoe was there, taking a break. It was still early, around 8:00 a.m. Everything was quiet. I inquired about Amanda, and Zoe told me that she was planning her day in her butler's office.
"Master and Madam are not awake?" I asked.
"I brought them their breakfast in their bedroom about half an hour before sunrise, as instructed," she replied. "They told me that they would eat and get back to sleep as the long jet lag was having a toll on them. Madam said that I should wake them up by knocking on their door at around 10:00. So I still have plenty of time. The Ramadan will end in a few days, then we will be back to a more normal daily schedule."
"I could have slept more then," I remarked, "but I'm used to getting up early anyway. Furthermore, it could give us a chance to get acquainted more."
"Yes, that's right," Zoe replied with a gentle smile, sipping what seemed to be some tea. She was wearing a full-length plain white abaya but no head scarf.
"Are you a Muslim like your aunt Amanda?" I asked, trying to know her more.
"Yes, I am a Muslimah. I was born and raised in the Muslim faith like the other members of my family. However, I am not much of a practicing believer; as you can see, having tea after sunrise is not quite orthodox. Aunt Amanda hopes that I find a Muslim man who would make me become more devout."
"You are still young," I replied. "You still have plenty of time."
"Yes, but, although I am only 18 years old, I strive to find the right man who will make me happy and fulfill me, the man that I would honor and obey," she said. "Just like Madam does. It's so obvious in her eyes and behavior that she loves her Husband dearly. Her destiny made her find the man who could make her truly happy and to bloom. Despite their 21-year age difference, they are truly a deeply bonded couple. Although she is 46 years old, she wants to have a child from her beloved Husband, which is a great proof of her love for Him. But... excuse me... I'm really sorry... I didn't mean to offend you..."
"You are not offending me," I said to reassure her. "Your aunt might have told you that I was in fact the initiator of that a few years ago. Due to my fertility problems, we never had children, and my stamina was more than insufficient, if you can understand what I mean..."
"Yes, I understand perfectly, and, yes, aunt Amanda told me about your past marital life and how Madam was blessed to meet Faisal after two unsuccessful affairs with lovers," Zoe said. "I must admit that I envy her. She had the chance, at her age, to fall in love with a real man – please forgive my straightforwardness – a young Black man who has the power and stamina to make Madam become the fully satisfied woman she deserves to be. In a way, you gave her to Him, so to say, but most importantly, she gave herself to Him. She surrendered to the superior Black Man and embraced His religion, totally. She totally belongs to her Husband and to Allah. And it's so apparent that she has found real happiness. I dream to be as fortunate as she is."
I was most surprised by Zoe's frankness. I never would have thought of finding myself discussing openly with an 18-year old Black female about our lifestyle and my sexual drawbacks. This again made me measure the distance I had covered on the path of cuckoldry and submission, reinforced by the fact that the conversation pleased me and even excited me.
Making myself a frugal breakfast while Zoe – who would have normally been a servant in the house not long ago – was still sitting, legs crossed, I unashamedly admitted to her that my ex-wife's happiness was the utmost objective and that I came to enjoy, even thrive for, a submissive role in a rather infrequent Dom husband-sub wife-subsub ex-husband triad.
"I admire your self-forgetfulness and your willingness to divorce in order to offer a life of happiness and fulfillment to your ex-wife," Zoe commended me, gently smiling again. "I also admire Madam's deep Muslim faith; she is so devout, she is an example for me to follow. And I admire above all how her Husband brought her to the wonderful world of Islam faith."
"Thank you, Zoe," I replied. "This did not come easily, I must tell you. But now, I am happy in my new role. And grateful to Abida and Faisal for letting me share their lives and allow me to serve them. I consider this as a privilege."