Association (a serial bdsm novel) By Adrian Hunter and Chelsea Shepard Note: past episodes can be accessed at http://www.adrianhunter.com/association_about.htm DAY 3--GEOFFREY
Looks like another warm one, I mused absentmindedly as I checked the clock.
Six a.m. Time's a-wasting.
Sabrina wasn't amused to be rousted out of bed so early, but I wasn't in the mood to be charitable. Minutes later, she was following me down the dirt trail toward the barn, naked and groggy and trying to shield her eyes from the rising sun. We went past the barn and into the woods, finally stopping in a clearing.
I reached into one of the duffel bags I had brought along and pulled out something light and brown.
"Here, put these on."
I didn't think she recognized the suede apparel. Elaborate symbols and ornaments were embroidered into the leather with colored beads. Fringe hung down from the hems. Moccasin-style boots complemented the matching top and bottom.
"They're now referred to as 'original Americans,' which replaced 'native Americans,' which replaced 'Indians,' not to mention 'redskins,' 'braves,' 'chiefs' and other colorful team mascots," I explained. "But for this morning's session, we're going to be quite politically incorrect in our portrayal of the noble savage."
Sabrina stepped into the bottom part of the get-up and pulled them around her hips. Somehow, I doubted that Sioux and Cherokee women dressed in buckskin hot pants, but historical accuracy was far down my list of important elements for this shoot.
I helped her knot the leather lacings that held the skimpy top against her chest, and then busied myself with my equipment while she sat down to tie the straps around the moccasins.
"Are you ready?" I inquired redundantly, as she looked absolutely ravishing in spite of her disheveled state. I produced a black wig from the duffel bag and positioned it on top of her head, helping her tuck the stray strands of her own hair under the scalp covering.
"Perfect. Now, you need to look authentic."
I reached down and grabbed a handful of loose dirt, then smeared it against her thigh.
"Like that. Dirty yourself up. All over your body. Try not to get any on your face though."
When I was satisfied with her grime quotient, I pulled out the makeup kit.
"Now we'll add some war paint, and you'll be all set."
After I finished applying the various colors to Sabrina's cheeks and around her eyes, I wrapped a beaded band around her head and handed her a quiver, a tomahawk and several long leather straps.
"We'll pass on the feather, but that just about does it. Put the bow and arrow over your shoulder, and stick the axe and the straps into the side of your pants. Now, here's what I want you to do. You're a fierce Indian, er, original American warrior. You've spotted a paleface snooping around your territory. I want you to pretend you're tracking her. Hide behind those trees over there."
The shutter clicked like a machine gun as we progressed through the woods. After an hour of stalking, I directed her to pretend that she had caught her prey. She looked confused, so I tried to explain.
"Just imagine there's someone else in the with you. I'll combine the images in the darkroom. Take out the bow and arrow. Pretend to be aiming it at someone. Good, excellent, now take out the tomahawk. Look menacing. Pretend your captive is in your face. Now, get down on the ground. That's it, perfect. Okay, now you're taking your captive back to your camp. Follow me."
We walked a short distance to another clearing with the trunk of an old tree, stripped of its bark and most of its branches, standing in its center.
"You're doing great, Sabrina. Pretend you're tying someone to the post. That's it, a little higher. Use all the leather straps. Toss them out of range over there. Almost done. Take this..."
I reached into my backpack and pulled out an old-fashioned bullwhip.
"Your captive was stupid enough to be carrying this when you caught her. Use it. That's right, I want you to whip the post. As hard as you can. Get your arm into it. No, like this."
I took the handle from her hand, reared back and gave the post an enormous whack.
"See, you want it to snap. There, that's better. Harder. Meaner. You don't like this paleface. She wants to take away your land. And...stop. That's a wrap. Good girl. Great stuff. I'm starving, aren't you? Let's go back to the house and get you cleaned up and into your clothes for this afternoon's shoot...well, who did you think was going to play the paleface?"
--SABRINA--
While trying to finish at least half the salad on my plate, I turned to look at the quiet surface of the pool with envy. I sure could've used a dip. The cool water might have silenced the millions of thoughts in my mind.
Geoffrey's last words certainly hit their target. How had I not seen this one coming? Of course I would play the cowgirl. And he was giving me enough time to consider our forthcoming session, with the post and the whip to look forward to. Was I supposed to get worried, possibly scared? This was obviously the price to pay for his lost wine.
Well, I had screwed up marvelously last night, but he had given me no time to apologize and try to make up. At least I could have cleaned up the wine cellar. Playing with jagged glass would have been better than the awful night I had spent tossing and turning.
I laid down my fork, unable to another green leaf, and raised my glass instead. A glance at his face proved he was still mad at me. Alright, Geoffrey, I thought to myself, I know what it would take to get even. Once I played prey to his satisfaction, he would insist on tying me to the tree. "For effect. Honestly." I would struggle and argue, but eventually, I'd give in, because I knew this is what he wanted and, okay, I owed him one.
I sipped more wine as I continued my silent confrontation with him, creating a strategy while my thoughts were still clear. I knew how easily he could bring me to a state of confusion, and I wanted to make sure I'd be in control at all times, even when he would think otherwise.
Being bound should make him happy, I reasoned, but that wouldn't be enough. When both of us knew I was helpless, he'd try to scare me with the whip, maybe wait until I screamed in protest. And maybe I'd give him all that. But that's as far as the payback game would go. If he even dared to brush me with the tip of the whip...
"Are you finished?"
His interruption startled me, and it took me a couple of seconds to admit I couldn't eat more. I declined his invitation for coffee--my nerves didn't need more stimulation--and helped him clear the table.
Then I waited for him to take us back to the woods.
--GEOFFREY--
As expected, the leather chaps looked stunning around Sabrina's slender legs, as did the matching vest around her chest. She probably hated the fact that her ass was uncovered, to say nothing of the lack of buttons or snaps for the front of the vest. But her opinion would be the only negative once the film was developed. A most suitable model. Her board of directors, to say nothing of the adult paysites on the Internet where I planned to sell the pictures, would be very appreciative indeed.
I accessorized her with a leather thong, a pair of snakeskin boots, a black Stetson, and a bandanna for her neck that eventually wound up in her mouth when we returned to the clearing. As usual, she kicked up an awful fuss as I lashed her to the tree in the center. I ignored her and concentrated on the tasks at hand.
Once Sabrina's wrists and ankles were bound behind the back of the post, she seemed unusually nervous, even though we were clearly just working. I wondered if she expected me to actually use the bullwhip on her. Silly girl. That's much too clumsy a weapon. A crop, or perhaps a flogger; those were suitable for human flesh. Plenty of time to try the entire collection. Later. But not too much later, as customers who paid handsomely for flesh generally preferred to receive their purchases in pristine condition.
After I finished the tree shots, I took her to the side of the clearing where I had planted five stakes in the ground. At first, she protested mightily about lying on the dirt spread-eagled, but when I threatened to gag her again, she calmed down and allowed me to bind her outstretched wrists, ankles and neck to the short wooden posts.
"Be thankful there isn't an anthill underneath you," I joked as I poured a jar of honey on her exposed parts. "Don't want to be too authentic."
Speaking of which, I actually kind of liked the way her face contorted when she yelled at me about getting her all sticky and messy. Again, I went about my business, even encouraging her to scream and thrash as if she really were being devoured by tiny insects.
When I was satisfied with the shots, I sliced away the leather straps and helped her to her feet.
"We made a lot of progress today. Thank you for being so co- operative."
While I began packing my equipment, she turned on her heel and started marching back toward the house without a word.
"Sabrina? Come back here!"
Models will be the death of me, I decided as I watched her storm away. But such a necessary evil. Tomorrow, I planned to spend the morning in the darkroom while giving her some down time. Then, in the afternoon, we would run through the rock-star scenario on the stage in the studio; she was going to look smashing in tight leather pants and stiletto heels with a guitar strap pressing against her breast.
And after that...I reached into my pocket and pulled out the crumpled piece of paper covered with the calculations I had scribbled while talking to my wine broker this morning about the current price for three cases of premium Merlot. (Continued in Association - Day 4) *** Copyright © 2002 by Adrian Hunter and Chelsea Shepard. All rights reserved. Please do not repost nor repurpose without permission.
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