Chapter 1

Mature Content: This chapter contains mild sexual content classified under BDSM, violence, and other scenes intended for adult readers only.

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Napangiwi ako ng hawakan ang parte ng tagiliran ko kung saan ako tinamaan ng bala. May balot ng bandage ang katawan ko dahil doon. I was staring at it in the mirror as I looked up to see my sleepy face.

Medyo tanghali na pero inaantok pa rin ako. I am not really a morning person. Madalas akong antukin sa araw habang mulat na mulat sa gabi. Parang gusto ko ulit mahiga sa kama at matulog kung hindi ko lang naalala na wala kami sa bahay na pinagdalahan sa akin ng tauhan ni Mathicus. That's his main house. And this place is more like his other house.

Sa pagkakaalam ko ay maraming bahay si Math sa iba't ibang lugar dahil bihira itong mag check in sa hotel kapag aalis. Mas gusto niyang magpapalipas ng gabi sa bahay or condo niya, kaya nagpapatayo ito ng bahay kung saan-saan para may tutuluyan siya in case na mapunta siya sa lugar na 'yon. Edi siya na mayaman.

Lumabas ako ng bathroom habang binababa ang sando na suot-suot ngunit halos mapatalon ako ng matagpuan si Mathicus sa may pintuan ng kwarto, nakahalukipkip at walang mababakas na kahit anong emosyon ang mukha. Ngumingiti ba ang taong 'to? Kahit isang beses lang? Parang pati ngiti niya ang mahal e.

I am not really into his type. Oo gwapo siya kung 'yon ang pag-uusapan pero ayoko sa mga lalaking parang bato.

I want someone na maingay, masaya kasama, maraming kwento, maloko, 'yong maraming kalokohan sa buhay. Bihira akong magkagusto sa mga lalaking masungit at akala mo pasan ang mundo. Siguro'y makakaya ko namang tagalan ang role ko rito ng hindi nahuhulog sa kaniya, though my body reacts differently when he's around. Hindi ko ikakaila na gusto siya ng katawan ko, pero hindi ba'y iyon naman ang dahilan kung bakit naiipit ako sa sitwasyon na 'to? This is for our needs and satisfaction.

"Master," he didn't bother to make a single move.

"We're not done yet with the betrayal you committed. You know already what will happen." Right, muntik ko na makalimutan. Buti na lang limot na niya 'yong pagtakas ko. Well, it's already resolved after the punishment he did. That's part of the contract. Once the punishment is done, the issue is considered over, kaya hindi na niya babanggitin iyon, unlike this one.

"Yes, master." umayos siya ng tayo at tumalikod na. Kaagad naman akong sumunod sa kaniya hanggang sa makapasok kami sa isang kwarto. I almost gasped when I saw what was inside, but I chose not to. I am aware of this stuff. I did a lot of research after reading the contract. Pero hindi ko inakala na kompleto siya ng mga kagamitang ganito.

The whole room was black. The bed, the curtain, the wall paint, the stuff. I swallowed hard at everything I see. I even saw chains, handcuffs, neck collars, puddles, and other erotic sundries. My legs seem to want to retreat. Parang gustong umatras ng mga paa ko.

"Take off your clothes."

"Huh?" para akong naestatwa at nablanko saglit, nakalimutan ang lahat at napatanong sa kaniya. I blinked twice, thrice... hindi ko na alam kung ilan habang nakatingala sa kaniya na kumunot ang noo sa inakto ko.

"Take off your clothes." He repeated his order more emphatically, apparently not liking my reaction. I couldn't understand why the more he tried to control me, the more I wanted to resist, so I couldn't immediately follow what he wanted. I could see the irritation in his eyes—he did not like my lack of immediate compliance.

"Don't wait for me to do what I said. Take your fucking shirt off right now, Storm Katana." I jolted because of the sudden change in his voice's tone. Ginapangan ako ng kaba kaya kaagad ko nang ginawa ang sinabi niya sa pangatlong pag-utos niyang gawin ko 'yon.

I was about to take off my undergarments when he told me to stop. Nanatili akong nakatayo roon naghihintay sa sunod niyang utos. Tumalikod siya saglit at may kinuha mula sa mga nakasabit bago pumihit pabalik sa pwesto niya kanina. Halos mapalunok ako ng malinaw na makita kung ano ang hawak niya.

He's holding one of his neckties and a flogger. Parang mawawalan ako ng malay sa mga oras na 'to. My subconscious mind was asking why the hell did I agree to this setup?

"You know the safe word, Storm. Just say it if you want to stop me." paulit-ulit akong lumunok at tumango sa kaniya. Hindi pwedeng umatras agad ako dahil hindi ma c-consider na tapos na ang issue namin sa nagawa ko sa kaniya kung hindi ko tatanggapin ang nais niyang parusa. I guess this is better than killing me. Ngayon ko lang napagtanto kung gaano ka-selfish ang hiling ko sa kaniya kahapon to kill me. I still have my family, na umaasa sa akin. My dad is an OFW. My two siblings are still studying. Isang high school at isang college. My grandma is sick. Kailangan pa nila ako, at kailangan ko rin ang trabaho.

Kaakibat ng kontratang ito ang trabaho ko kay Mathicus. But I don't think he'll still use me as his spy. Maaring hindi na niya ako gawing spy, pero mayroon at mayroon pa rin siyang trabaho na ibibigay sa akin dahil napag-usapan namin iyon dati. And he's not fond of breaking his word. Kapag sinabi niya ay sinabi niya.

"Dapa sa kama."

I immediately turned around and walked towards the black bed. I lie flat on my stomach. I felt him approach and put his knee up. He took both of my hands and placed them above my head. I gasped when he tied my hand there with the necktie he had taken earlier.

"Don't make a sound, don't let me hear your voice, unless I tell you otherwise. Stay still, don't make any moves, and don't put your hands down. Hear me bad girl?"

Tatlong beses akong tumango. I closed my eyes.

I felt his hand clinging to the waistband of my pants. I felt his lips touch my bare back, running his tongue through my flesh, tracing the snake tattoo I had as his hand slowly pulled my pants down on my legs until they finally left my body, exposing my bare buttocks in front of him.

After yanking my pants, his face shifted away from mine. I could feel his powerful, dark stares directed at it. I felt his hand squeeze one of my butt cheeks and spank it. It was just the right amount of force, but I winced, not from pain but from shock. I almost groaned, but I tried hard to control myself.

"How many whips do you want? Speak?" hindi ako agad nakasalita. Hindi ba pwedeng siya na lang ang mag-isip kung ilan? He's the master, after all.

"Think of the numbers you think you could please me and you think you deserve as a punishment for the grave offense you committed." He said, like he just read my mind.

"F-Fifty," maikling sagot ko at nakagat ang pang-ibabang labi. Mas lalo kong naramdaman ang nanunusok niyang tingin mula sa likuran ko, sa hindi ko malamang dahilan kung bakit ramdam ko 'yon. I can hear his harsh breathing as he fixes his position.

"I'm going to start." I prepared myself as I closed my eyes, firmly waiting for the first blow. It hurts. Pakiramdam ko, bumalik ako sa pagkabata.

Naramdaman ko ang sakit ng mga palo ni daddy noon kapag nagpapasaway ako at hindi niya ako mapagsabihan. Napaigik ako sa mga sumunod niyang palo hanggang sa maramdaman ko ang hapdi. I bit my lower lip as I tried to hold back my tears, ngunit hindi 'yon nagpatalo. Bumuhos ang mga luha ko while waiting for him to finish punishing me. Bawat hampas noya ng flogger ay hindi ko maiiwasang mapakislot at mapadaing ng mahina ngunit agad kong pinipigilan ang sarili, takot na baka dagdagan niya ang parusa.

"Forty seven..." I groaned, voiceless. Nakabuka ang nanginginig kong mga labi at patuloy na umiiyak.

"M-Traze.." I rin Alm kong narinig niya ang pagkabasag ng boses ko.

He paused. He returned to hitting my ass with the flogger after a while, but this time it was light. Not as heavy as before. It has more control and care. It ended as if I was going to run out of breath.

Kaagad niya akong pinakawalan at sinuot ang panty ko bago ako binuhat. We're heading back to the room we left a while ago. Ibinaon ko ang mukha ko sa dibdib niya and he just let me.

Pagkapasok sa kwarto ay marahan niya akong inilapag sa kama habang ako naman ay abala sa pagpapatahan sa sarili. He sat down on the edge as he stared at me.

"I'm sorry, does it hurt so bad?" I almost gasped when he said sorry. His voice was gentle, but there was still a hint of coldness. Suplado pa rin ang mukha niya habang nakatitig sa akin. Umiling naman ako.

"I deserve that. I chose the number. I deserve that for betraying you." I gave him permission to do that, and it was punishment natural na masakit 'yon.

"Because you're a good girl right now, tell me what you want. I'll give it." napatitig ako sa kan'ya. Right. He told me before... when I do good, he'll reward me; when I do bad, he'll punish me.

"Cook for me, master." tumango naman siya ng walang pag-aalinlangan at tumayo na.

"Alright, stay here... rest and wait for me. Magluluto lang ako." After he said that, he stood up and walked out of the room.

Ilang minuto ang nakalipas ng makababa si Mathicus ay nabigla ako ng may tumunog sa ilalim ng unan ko. It sounds like my phone's kaya ng kapain at kunin ko iyon ay nagulat akong phone ko nga ito. He didn't take my phone away? He has a chance to throw my things away. He has every chance to remove the things I could use to betray him again. Does he still trust me? No I don't think so. What is his game? I hate mind games. And that's exactly what he is. Math na nga ang pangalan niya para pa siyang math subject.

Tiningnan ko ang dahilan kung bakit tumutunog ito and it was an unregistered number.

Sinagot ko iyon out of curiosity.

"Hello?"

"Code red," nanlaki ang mata ko.

"Creed?" my boss. Or should I say my former boss.

"Yeah, mabuti at nasayo pa ang phone mo? Nasaan ka? Nakatakas ka ba? Malapit na ang boarding ko, aalis na ako ng bansa we can meet up."

"I-I, yes I escaped successfully, but I don't think we can meet. I have my family, Creed. I can't risk them." I lied.

"What? Paano ka? Ako na lang ang makakatulong sa 'yo ngayon. Nakausap ko na ang nakakataas I will be under their care for now. I want you to go with me." kung ganoon totoo na mas may head pa pala kaysa sa kaniya.

Unconsciously, my eyes drifted to my door when I heard foot steps approaching.

"What's the plan? Tuloy pa rin ba ang pagpapabagsak sa Red Society Organization?"

"Yes, lalo na't malaki ang damage na dinulot ng RSO sa atin."

"Okay, ganito na lang, we can still keep our contact, I just can't really go with you. I will be your eyes and ears here, and you can tell me the plans. Ako na bahala."

"That's better, pero are you sure kaya mo mag-isa?"

"Of course."

Binaba ko na ang tawag pagkatapos kong sabihin 'yon kasabay ng pagbukas ng pinto at pagpasok ni Mathicus bitbit ang tray kung nasaan ang mga niluto niya. He glanced at me once before walking towards the mini table. Pinanood ko lang ang bawat kilos niya bago mahigpit na napahawak sa phone ko.

"Master..." lumingon siya sa akin habang inaayos ang mga pagkain.

"What?"

"I have a proposition. Let's negotiate." kumunot ang noo niya at tuluyan na akong hinarap.

"What is it?"

"Make me your spy again; I promised I wouldn't screw up or betray you again." I sincerely said to him.

Nakita ko ang bakas ng pagtataka sa mga mata niya na kaagad ding nawala. He's doubting me.

"Creed, my former boss is alive. He called me. Nagkausap kami gusto niya akong sumama sa kaniya. I refused and told him na magiging mata at tainga nila ako rito, kapalit ay ipapaalam nila bawat plano nila sa akin. Sa gano'ng paraan masasabi ko ang mga magiging plano nila sa 'yo. I'll act that I was spying on you for them, pero hindi nila alam ay nag t-trabaho talaga ako sa 'yo. Hindi ba ay 'yon naman ang expertise ko?" I honestly said.

"Okay," nagulat ako sa mabilisan niyang pagpayag.

"Really? Wala ba 'yang halong biro? Hindi mo ba ako binaback stab sa isip mo, master?" napabangon tuloy ako ng wala sa oras.

"Backstabbing is not in my vocabulary, bad girl. I say what I want to say. I do what I want to do. I fuck when I want to fuck. I cursed when I wanted to curse. I don't do that shit if I can say it right in front of anyone's face." Okay, sabi ko nga, hindi siya gano'n. He's Traze, after all. The high and mighty Traze Sullivan.

I'm sorry Creed, but this time, doon ako sa kung sino ang mas makakaya akong protektahan, pati na rin ang pamilya ko. Doon ako sa alam kong mas malakas at mas marami akong makukuhang benepisyo. Sa pagkakataon na ito, pamilya ko muna bago ako.

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If you want to know what's in their contract, here it is. Also, in order to gain a clear understanding of their actions.

Master/Slave Contract

This contract is provided as an agreement which defines the relationship and interaction between two individual, hereinafter referred to as the slave and master.

I, Storm Katana Gayhardt, do of my own free will, and being of sound mind and body, do hereby offer myself in consensual slavery to Mr. Traze Magnus Sullivan. It is my desire as a slave to satisfy his needs and desires whenever possible, in hopes that I will be found pleasing to him. In order to do so, I offer him the use of my body, abilities, and purpose.

Further, I request that, as my master, he accept the responsibility using my body to fulfill and enhance both of our sexual, spiritual, emotional, and intellectual needs. To accomplish this, he has unrestricted use of my body at any time, any place, and in front of whomever he deems appropriate. As a master, Mr. Schneider may bestow upon me any symbol of ownership, including a collar, as well as any other future marks or tokens he may wish to bestow upon me. Symbols of ownership are to be a visible reminder of status and will be worn with pride.

Section 1: Code of Conduct

Duties of Servitude

Above all, the primary duty of this slave is to please.

Personal Duties: Attend to Mr. Mathicus Schneider's physical and emotional needs, act as his sexual plaything, provide physical comfort, act in obedience, remain honest and loyal, and wait on the master as needed.

Household Duties: Cleaning and maintaining the home, laundry, shopping, cooking and baking, running all errands as needed. Any task assigned should be considered permanent until further notice. Tasks may be added at any time.

General Behavior

Attitude: As a slave, I will show an attitude of respect at all times. Disrespect is a serious offense and will be punished.

Respect includes: manner of speech, promptness, proper answers, obedience, and wholehearted honesty.  Respect and obedience are the two most valuable aspects of attitude that I will show at all times. Failure to do so will be punished.

Behavior in Private

I shall address Mr. Schneider as "Sir" in public and  "Master" at all available times in private. I will pay full attention to him when being spoken to.  I will sit, stand, walk, kneel, and lay where, when, and how he desires.

Behavior in Public

I will address my master by his given name or "Master" at all times when there is not enough privacy to use the aforementioned "Sir."

I will remain within eyesight of my master unless permission is given to do otherwise. I will be courteous and prompt at all times.

I will dress as Mr. Schneider desires. I will do my best to always have a put together appearance in any social setting where I represent my master.

I will not argue or complain in public.

Punishment

Punishment will be given for the following offenses:

Cockiness/rudeness

Disobedience

Incorrectly addressing Mr. Schneider

Failing to properly serve

Any other punishable offense as dictated

Forms of Punishment

Punishments can include: spanking, nipple pinching, hair pulling, withholding of orgasm, mild humiliation, caning or flogging, any other punishment as he sees fit. 

Punishments are intended as full and complete penance for offenses. Punishments should always fit the crime, and would be executed with full understanding that once over, the issue is over.

Section 2: Limits of Master/Slave Contract

Limits of Slave

Hard: Bestiality, pedo play, branding, cutting, injections, scarification, permanent markings (excepting mutually agreed upon tattooing), any toilet play, animal play, catheter use, diaper use, gun play, permanently giving away to another master, infantilism, prostitution, illegal activities.

Soft: Fisting, electricity, temporarily giving away to another master, spitting, slapping. Severe/traumatizing humiliation.

Safety

Safe words for the duration of the contract will be the same in public and private settings. "Traze" will indicate an immediate stop to all activities. "Math" will indicate an approach to the limits of play.

Section 3: Slave's Pledge

I will do my best to serve my master. I will work hard to correct any insecurities or inhibitions that interfere with my capability to serve you. I will grow as a person. I will maintain honest and discipline. I will reveal my thoughts, feelings, and desires without fear of judgment or embarrassment. I will bring you any wants and perceived needs of mine. I will be the best slave possible.

My surrender as a slave is done with the knowledge that nothing asked of me will demean me as a person and in no way diminish my own responsibilities towards making the utmost use of my potential.

I, Storm Katana Gayhardt, do entreat with lucidity and the realization of what this means, both stated and implied, in the conviction that this offer will be understood.

Should either of us find that our aspirations are not being well served by this agreement, find this commitment too burdensome, or for any other reason wish to cancel, either Ms. Gayhardt and Mr. Schneider may do so by verbal notification to the other in keeping with the consensual nature of this contract. We both understand that cancellation means a cessation to the power exchange dynamic indicated and implied within this agreement, not a termination of the relationship as employer and employee.

Upon cancellation, each of us agrees to offer the other his or her reasons and to assess the new needs and situation openly. This agreement shall serve as the basis for an extension of our relationship, committed to in the spirit of loving and consensual dominance and submission with the intention of furthering self-awareness, Discipline, and exploration.

Section 4: Signatures

This contract is valid from this day of signing until this date September 17 XXX, and at that, it may be renewed or renegotiated if the master and/or slave is of that interest.

I offer my consent of submission to Traze Magnus Sullivan under the terms stated above on this, the 24 day of February in the year. XXX

TRAZE MAGNUS SULLIVAN

Signature

I offer My acceptance of submission by Storm Katana Gayhardt under the terms stated above on this, the 24 day of February in the year. XXX 

STORM KATANA GAYHARDT

Signature

This agreement may be terminated at any time before the above named date by either party only in the event of breach of contract. On the above named date this agreement will be reviewed, negotiated and rewritten or terminated.