more awkwardness for Tom

It didn't take him long to determine something was seriously wrong with the television, probably with the internal electronics. "Ms. Nelson?" he said haltingly. Seeing Sarah still hadn't put on a blouse he averted his eyes.

"Tom!" she said harshly. "What have I told you about looking at me when we talk? It's a sign to disrespect look at the person you're speaking with. It makes me feel like you're ignoring me!"

Tom immediately lifted his gaze. He tried to keep his eyes on her face but the kept drifting to her bra. It was simple - white with a touch of lace - but it showed just enough of her breasts that he became aroused.

"Well Tom, speak up!" she commanded.

"Ms. Nelson .... the, uh, tv.... we'll need to get someone out to fix it..." he stuttered nervously.

"See Tom, now that wasn't so hard was it?" she said in a softer tone. "But what's wrong?"

He shifted his eyes back and forth, doing his best to avoid staring. She crossed her arms under her breasts as she waited, serving to draw attention to them even more. "Well?" she pushed more forcefully.

"It's, uh, you.... Ms. Nelson, you're not dressed. It's not appropriate," he finally managed.

She just smiled and walked over to him. She lifted her hand to his face and gently stroked his cheek. "Oh, my dear Tom. You're so funny sometimes. What could possibly be 'inappropriate'?" She cupped his chin to **** him to meet her gaze. "It's not as if there could ever be anything between us. You know your place, right? I mean, I do care for you of course. You ARE more than a simple employee - you're an integral part of my life. Like..." she tilted her head in thought, "...like a pet. A pet that can be rewarded..." she stroked his cheek once more, then continued to let her hand drop down his chest and brush his groin. "Or when it misbehaves, punished!" Her light touch turned into a hard squeeze. He grimaced at the sharp pain in his penis.

She let go and turned around, picking up a blouse to put on. "Go on now! Arrange the repair call and go about your day. Perhaps I'll have need of you later - you haven't attended to me properly in days."

Tom recognized the dismissal and so left to do as she ordered.