Page 18 of Becoming
The disappointment in Cassidy’s voice was enough for Mistress to bring the emotional shutters down.
“Something like that,” she responded evenly and turned away.
“So, no name and no kissing. What else should I know?”
“Perhaps this lifestyle isn’t for you, Cassidy.” Mistress knelt to pick up Cassidy’s clothes and tossed them at her. “Get dressed.”
She started to get dressed, disappointed that such an awe-inspiring time was ending this way.
“I’m sorry.”
Mistress paused but said nothing.
“Please, Mistress. I didn’t mean to upset you.”
She noticed from the corner of her eye that Cassidy was not getting dressed. That immaculate body made her want to start all over again. But, she couldn’t.
“It’s okay, Cassidy. Not all of us are made for this.”
“I am! With you. May I see you again?”
Mistress contemplated the ramifications of seeing Cassidy again. She had already stepped out of bounds.
“I don’t think…”
“Please! I have more to learn. I want to learn. With you.”
Mistress finished dressing and reached for her mask. “Okay.”
“When?”
“You have an open invitation, Cassidy. Come whenever you desire.” They both smile at Mistress’s play on words.
“How will I know you’re here?”
“You’ll know.”
“It’ll be you, right? I don’t want anyone else, Mistress.”
Mistress nodded. “It’ll be me. Now, you should get dressed and join your friends.”
“I’d rather stay with you.”
I’d rather stay with you, too. Mistress secured the mask, hopefully hiding what she was feeling inside, and stepped to Cassidy. “You’ve learned enough for tonight, Cassidy. I’m sure by now Rand is finished with her ‘conquest.’ Celebrate with her.”
“Promise you’ll be here again?”
Mistress, unfortunately, felt the neediness she heard coming from Cassidy. Not good. Do not promise! “Yes.” She relaxed minimally when Cassidy seemed to accept that answer and slipped on her shirt. “You’re welcome to stay here as long as you need to. There’s a full bathroom through that door,” she informed her guest.
“Won’t someone else need the room?”
There was no mistaking the real question, and Mistress answered honestly. “This is my personal room. No one is allowed in here without me. I won’t be needing it anymore tonight.”
Cassidy caught Mistress’s hand as she walked by and brought it to her lips, kissing it lightly.
“Thank you,” she whispered.
The gesture touched Mistress deeply. This was a mistake. You should have left her alone. She caressed Cassidy’s cheek and smiled softly before walking away.