Authority

“That was one hell of a meal. Holy crap.”

Your daughter says after finishing her dessert. There wasn’t really any room for disagreement in that assessment. After your meal, you have no problem believing how a place can survive on word of mouth alone.

“How they served their portions was great too. I’m full, but I’m not bloated.” Brooke adds, which all the girls nod their heads in agreement to. “The steak was ‘melt in your mouth’ amazing too.” you add.

“Oh! Don’t forget the sea urchin ceviche!” Brooke reminds you before doing a chef’s kiss. The girls just nod in agreement with everybody’s assessment of the meal.

“Thanks for bringing us here. It was incredible.” Cassie thanks Celeste.

“Yeah, thank you so much. It was a phenomenal dinner.” Tanya adds.

“Amazing. Incredible. Phenomenal.” Viv mockingly imitates your praises for the restaurant. “I’m beginning to get hurt, I didn’t get this much praise when you ate at my restaurant.” Viv jokingly says, feigning being hurt from the amount of praise you’re giving Dorsia.

“You weren’t there when they upped your restaurant for the video, Viv. I can send you a copy if you need the ego boost.” Celeste assures her friend.

“Yeah, your food was delightful too, Viv.” Cassie immediately tries to comfort Viv, and Viv immediately goes back to her perky self upon hearing it. Your daughter seems to take that as a chance to strike.

“Meh.” Stella directs at Viv.

“Don’t mind her. She’s just bitter I beat her at a ‘back and forth’.” Cassie says dismissively of Stella’s antics.

“You did not beat me! It was an early stoppage!” Stella reacts.

“Maybe next time you should bribe the referee by making out with her too.” Viv teasingly replies to Stella with a wink, making Cassie blush a bit.

“Maybe I will.” Stella replies, not backing down.

“Looking forward to it.” Viv nonchalantly replies with an air smooch.

“~Okay. That’s enough hitting on my daughter for one night.” you interject.

“Oh, is Daddy getting jealous?” Viv asks you, openly flirting.

“Are you like that with everyone or just Jay and his girlfriends?” Brooke asks Viv.

“Everyone.” Celeste and Tanya answer in unison, getting a chuckle out of you and the girls.

“And here I thought I was special.” Stella jokes back.

“You are.” Viv replies, to you and your daughter’s surprise.

“I am?” Stella takes the bait.

“Yeah. Everyone I plan on sleeping with is special.” Viv replies to your daughter, but winks at you.

“Okay, calm down Neil Strauss. Save your pick-up lines for the club.” Celeste jokes to Viv.

“How do we go about this, by the way? We can’t just leave without saying our thanks to Becca.” You ask Celeste.

“I’m sure our waiters have already informed her that we’ve finished our meal, and she’ll drop by soon.” Celeste answers you.

“Is she always like that by the way?” Brooke asks.

“Like what?” Viv asks Brooke.

“I don’t know…” Brooke tries to find the right word, which Stella finds for her, “Intense.” Stella interjects. “Yeah.” Brooke says in agreement.

“Becca’s actually pretty chill.” Viv answers.

“As long as things go her way.” Celeste adds.

“Yeah. So she tends to be intense to make sure everything does go her way.” Viv explains.

“So, not ‘pretty chill’ at all, then.” Stella points out, which Viv just shrugs to, accepting the contradiction of what she said.

“Just do what she wants, and she’s pretty chill.” Viv explains.

“So she is a control freak.” Tanya states.

“I prefer the term ‘Dominatrix’.” Becca says from behind Tanya again, who noticeably flinches, kicking you under the table and giving you an accusatory look of ‘you couldn’t have warned me?’ as the only possible meaning behind it. Becca places her hands on Tanya’s shoulders, visibly making Tanya stiffen in her chair.

“Relax, Tanya. I don’t bite.” Becca tells Tanya from behind her chair, while her hands were still on the side of Tanya’s shoulders. The way she said she doesn’t bite is subtly threatening in a way. It gives everyone at the table the idea that she does bite.

“Excuse me, but did I hear you say you were a Dominatrix?” Cassie asks Becca.

“You heard correctly, Cassie. Yes.” Becca nonchalantly replies, as if being a Dominatrix is nothing out of the ordinary.

“Oh. Cool.” was the only reaction Cassie could give.

“So you and Viv are...?” Stella asks, although the subtext of her question is not lost on Becca.

“We’re business partners, Stella.” Becca answers bluntly.

“Uh-huh.” Stella reacts, not really believing Becca’s answer. “Business partners with benefits?” Stella asks.

“Stella!” you react to her question, being more intrusive than you would approve of. Stella immediately apologizes for the question, but Becca gives the both of you an amused smile.

“Relax, Jay. I’m not one to live a double life, and I’m well aware that my openness has obvious consequences. I pay it no mind. ” Becca tells you.

Maybe you imagined it, but did Becca glance at Celeste when she said ‘double life’?

“To answer Stella’s question, in the spirit of openness, we are not business partners with benefits. Although… We have dabbled before… In a previous life” Viv admits. You glance at Celeste who doesn’t seem surprised by this information at all.

“Kinky.” Stella replies.

“I can show you, if you’re curious.” Viv seductively asks your daughter.

“Okay. Let me rephrase what I said earlier so you can understand Viv, stop hitting on my girlfriend.” you tell Viv with the same level of intimidation you used the other night. Your tone of delivery brings out amused smiles across the table, including ones from Viv and Becca.

“Woof. Get ‘em, Daddy!” Stella cheers you on, laughing as she does so, making Cassie and Tanya laugh too.

Becca removes her hands from Tanya’s shoulders and walks over to Viv's chair and does the same to Viv, putting her hands on her shoulders from behind.

“It would be wise for you to behave, Vivian.” Becca tells Viv, in a tone not much different than what she normally uses, intimidating but assured; although, this time, it’s weirdly more… erotic?

You and everyone else on the table are fixated on what is happening between Viv and Becca right now.

“Yes. Ms. Hoffman.” Viv replies to Becca in a tone you’re not used to hearing from her, and in a demeanor much different to her usual or professional self.

“You mistake me for someone else.” Becca tells Viv.

“I’m sorry, Mistress.” Viv immediately replies, in an eerily similar tone to the one Celeste had earlier.

Becca places her index finger below Viv’s chin, and directs her face to look up to Becca who was looking down on her, standing from behind. Becca leans in and gives Viv an upside down kiss that went on for longer than what you’d consider comfortable spectating. Celeste actually coughed to signal them to stop. Becca removes her lips from Viv’s and you can see a sliver of saliva still connect them initially before straightening her posture once more. Noticeably, her finger is still under Viv’s chin, and Viv was still looking up at her.

“Your mistake is forgiven, but best not to repeat it.” Becca warns Viv, who only replies “Yes, Mistress.” before Becca removes her finger from her chin and Viv can look forward again. Other than Celeste, everyone on the table is wide eyed at what they just witnessed from Viv and Becca.

“You have much to learn in the art of commanding authority, Jay.” Becca addresses you. You have no idea how a woman who looks barely older than your daughter can talk down to you like that and make it seem as if it’s only the natural order of things, but Becca’s pulling it off with ease. “Although, I do see potential in you.” Becca added, and Viv actually gives you a toothy grin before winking at you.

You’re reminded of how Tanya used to tease you with her flirting back when the two of you haven’t slept together yet. Only Viv is less subtle about it. She’s also back to her usual self now. Acting as if her submissiveness to Becca was nothing out of the ordinary.

“Now that my demonstration is over, I think it’s time I do what I came here to do and wish that you all enjoyed your meal before I take my leave.” Becca addresses the table.

“Oh yes! It was fantastic. The sea urchin ceviche was outstanding!” Brooke immediately praises her favorite dish, getting everyone back on track after Becca’s show of authority.

“I’m glad to hear you enjoyed your meal, Brooke.” Becca answers. The rest of the girls, as well as yourself, heaped praises on the restaurant before Becca takes her leave.

“It was a pleasure meeting you all. Enjoy the rest of your evening.” Becca says, before you all stand up to leave for the club. “Oh, can I borrow Celeste before you go? I just need to iron out the details of her payment.” Becca informs you all, and Celeste nods at Becca before she walks towards her.

“Hey, I’m willing to chip in if it’s too expensive.” you tell your cousin as she passes you before reaching Becca.

“Yeah, this was overly generous Celeste. Really. We’d love to chip in if we could.” Tanya adds, while Brooke affirms yours and Tanya’s sentiments. Becca seemed to have heard the exchange.

“Don’t worry. Celeste’s a friend. I won’t swindle her into bankruptcy. We’ll just talk to her boss about a fair exchange.” Becca explains.

“Like I said, she’s giving us a friendly discount.” Celeste assures you before walking away with Becca towards what you can only assume is her office.

“Was it just me or was her line about ‘swindling someone into bankruptcy’ sound like something she’s done before?” Tanya asks you.

“I wouldn’t put it past her.” Viv answers next to Tanya.

“Wait, for real?” you ask Viv.

Viv shrugs before answering, “Nah. Probably not, but I don’t really know for sure. All I know is, she’s not COO just because she’s the boss’s daughter.”

Meanwhile, in Becca’s Office…

“I’ve talked to your Master, and I assume you have as well, but it would only be common courtesy to make sure we’re all on the same page, yes?” Becca asks Celeste, and Celeste nods.

Becca takes her tablet and video calls a ‘Hal Bundy’ on her contacts list.

“Hey, Becca. I’m assuming you’re with Celeste to confirm the deal?” Hal asks Becca.

“Yes, Hal.” Becca answers before handing the tablet to Celeste.

“Hey Love.” Hal greets Celeste, who greets him with “Good evening, Master”.

“Oh. You guys are already roleplaying? Okay. Let’s do this formally then, shall we?” Hal states.

“****, your Master is ordering you to pay for Becca’s generosity with your body. You will be her slut for tonight. She may use you as she wishes. Tell me if you understand.” Hal orders her, his demeanor completely different from when he answered Becca’s call initially.

“I understand Master. Tonight...”

“I am Mistress’ slut.”