Stay on all fours

“I can help you hide,” said the woman.

“Than-nk you so mu-uch!” Said Lucy almost smiling for the first time in what felt like forever.

Lucy’s mind was full of possibilities. Maybe she’d get her clothes or bring her by car somewhere safe. Even just her jacket would make her lack of regular clothing less obvious although she’d still be barefoot and collared.

“You see how the park has bushes on all the edges?” Asked the woman.

Lucy nodded not sure how that would factor in but was willing to try anything.

“Well if you stay on all fours next to them no one will notice you and I can watch for your boyfriend right next to you.”

Lucy was hoping she wasn’t serious but nothing in her demeanor said she was. She kept petting her and smiling. Lucy guessed it was better than being abandoned and she felt she had no room or leverage to negotiate. She tried to convince herself the only real problem was being seen by others while naked and since the woman had already done that anyway hiding her nude form from everyone else was the best solution to her problem. Then once Max got there she’d be home free.

Lucy lowered her eyes ashamed of what she was about to do. She got on her hands and knees.

The woman was right. From this angle no one should be able to see her once she was closer to the bushes.

“Now doesn’t that feel natural?”

That was the most bizarre question, thought Lucy. What is natural about being naked, collared, and on all fours in public? Lucy just nodded not wanting to offend the only person in the world who seemed to be on her side right now. The woman was now petting Lucy’s back. The woman was also fiddling with her purse clearly looking for something.

“Walk towards the bushes. I’ll be there in a moment.”