(Liam's POV - Fri. 18 October 2013)

"Hello Ally!!!" I say softly as I pick up the phone. I haven't talked to her in a long time with all that has been happening.

"Hello Gorgeous, how are you doing?"

"I should be the one asking this... how are you doing?"

"Humpf... I'm okay... just bored of being home and fat and big and... I just wish this little baby would show up soon now..." she complains jokingly.

"Well you should expect him any day now, right?" I ask. Being an only child, and since I never was never around pregnant women, I am not too sure about all this works, apart from what I learned at school, but then again, I think I remember that Ally's due date was around mid- or end of October.

"Yes, you're right. Contractions are getting stronger now and yesterday the doctor said that the neck of the uterus started to dilate but I guess you don't want details, do you?" she chuckles.

"Hmmm no, thanks... I just want to hear that you're still feeling good..." I reply.

"And I am all good, don't worry. How about you? How's it going at work?" Ally then asks cheerfully.

"Well I haven't had to call you for any help and Joshua hasn't fired me yet, so you can imagine that everything is going well..." I reply simply.

"Joshua? Did you just call him Joshua?" she exclaims sarcastically but I can hear the dubious undertone in her voice. I immediately feel the blush rushing up my face and I swivel on my chair to face the wall behind me, thus avoiding the potential look of the said man who might as well be looking at me through these damn frozen windows.

"Did I? Well... that's because I'm talking to you..." I say as lightly as I can, but even I can hear how false it sounds.

"Liam, don't lie... even when talking to me, you always call him Mr. Pierce. Are you two becoming... friendlier?" she asks suspiciously. Nicely messed up, Liam...

"No... of course not... you know him better than I do... and you know how he is..." I try to justify through stuttering words.

"Yes I know how he is and I know a lot... well never mind... just be careful, Hun..." she says softly. I'm not sure what she means here, but I agree with a humming noise.

We speak for a few more minutes before I get back to my work. One more hour... Joshua said we would leave at 7:00 tonight and I am now waiting for this moment with great impatience. Since our dinner on Monday, I have felt much more reassured about our relationship. In the beginning, I was a bit annoyed by the fact that it would only result in a Dom/Sub relationship, but Joshua clearly affirmed that he expected more than that, and I have to admit that this has smoothened some of my worries. On Tuesday, he gave me another amended version of our agreement and I am rather glad to see that we have been able to compromise on certain points. All in all, I believe that this lifestyle should suit me fine; I really like the idea of someone guiding me - and even somehow controlling me - and for some reason that I can't explain, all these rules arouse me...

I can't say whether or not I am going to like everything. I am just willing to try everything since Joshua asserted that he would take it easy and progressively on me. I am so inexperienced in that matter, but I know that since the soreness almost disappeared on Tuesday, I have wanted to do it again. I even dared asking Joshua on Wednesday morning when we would try it again. His expression was priceless and I was rather proud of me for taking him by surprise, but he said that this wouldn't happen anymore until I signed the contract, which is supposed to be today. Other than this little moment of privacy we had that morning early in the office, we haven't had any other opportunity to bring up our private life; unless you count the numerous times he brushed his knee to mine during the business review, causing me to blush each time it happened; or that hand which casually touched mine earlier today...

"Be ready in five minutes, Liam," Joshua says as he opens his door before he walks back inside. I quickly save the file I was working on and gather all my stuff in my laptop bag, then go and meet him at the door of his office. "Let's go," he says with a smile, leading the way to the elevators. "What's this bag?" he asks once we are in the lift.

"Oh... didn't you say I was going to spend the week-end at your place?" I ask shyly.

"Hmm hmm..." he agrees.

"Well then... that's just some spare clothes... you know... for the week-end..." I stutter.

"Okay," he says, smiling knowingly; well that was a bit confusing.

His phone goes off as we walk out of the lift and of course, he picks up the call. The hall is deserted at this time on a Friday and I just follow him to the car where Tony is waiting for us outside. He greets me warmly and takes our bags to put them in the trunk, so I slide in first and leave some space for Joshua to sit next to me. I see him press a button while still talking on the phone and a black window pulls up, giving us some privacy. Joshua keeps his conversation going for at least twenty minutes, yet holding my hand. As much as I am eager to find out what is going to happen tonight and this week-end, I am still a bit stressed by the whole thing. I am so scared to mess up and disappoint him.

What scares me even more is the conversation I'm going to have with Shannon on Monday. I spoke to him a few times this week and he has been insisting on making me talk about that weird something as he puts it. I have been outright denying that anything happened but he keeps saying that there's an odd tone in my voice that tells him the contrary. Whatever I am going to tell him, this is definitely not something I can say over the phone. The only good thing was that he was going to travel back to Chicago on Monday instead of Saturday and he only got me to promise that we would spend the evening together and warned me that I'd better do my best to get back home early from work. As if I could make any promise like this with all the work I have to do in the office!

I am suddenly brought back from my reverie by some powerful arms that grab me around the waist and pull me to straddle Joshua's lap. I hadn't even noticed he had hung up the phone. My mouth is immediately attacked by his lips. The kiss is a soft yet long one that Joshua eventually breaks, pulling back a little.

"Where were you?" he asks, causing me to frown. "You seemed to be in a far distant place. You didn't even answer when I called you," he chuckles.

"Oh... I was just thinking... about this week-end..." I murmur, biting my lower lip.

"It should be an interesting week-end..." he purrs, "well that's if you accept to sign the agreement of course... which I assume you will since you're here with me..."

"Yes I will..." Just then, his hands run from my hips to my butt and press me to his groin, making me moan at the feeling of his huge erection against my semi-hard one.

"Good, because I am terribly horny... and I can't wait to start your training," he whispers softly.

"What are you going to start with?" I ask a bit warily. Now that the deadline approaches, I am getting a bit nervous.

"Shhh don't worry. I told you we'd go slowly. There are many basic things you need to learn first, I guess, and I have some more questions for you," he says, bringing his right hand to the front of my trousers.

"Mmmh... what... kind of... questions?" I stutter as his fingers unbuckle my belt and unzip my pants while my own hands grip his shoulders.

"Questions like..." his hand slowly slips in my boxer briefs; "How often did you use to touch yourself?" His fingers wrap around my now fully erected cock. "Or... Have you ever tried to give someone a blow job?" I shut my eyes as he begins to stroke my shaft, making me thrust my hips upward. "Shhshhhshhh don't move..." he whispers against my lips but I get suddenly aware of where we are and that Tony is just in my back.

"Sir..." I whine, trying to reach for his hand.

"Don't worry Liam, Tony can't hear or see us..." he says, grabbing my hand with his other hand and pulling it in my back. "And you need to learn the pleasure of being touched without reaching an orgasm... We're almost there anyway" he finally says, re-zipping my pants and re-buckling my belt, leaving me frustrated with a hard-on.

Tony pulls up just in front of the house and comes to open the back door of the car for us before he goes to the trunk to take our bags and follows us to the wonderful stone house. I didn't pay much attention when I was there last week-end and I now realize how huge it is. The front door opens on a two-story entrance hall with a beautiful curved staircase to the right and a large opening on a wide living-room to the left. As we are hanging our coats and jackets in the closet, we are met with a brown-haired lady that Joshua introduces as Liz, his housekeeper and Tony's wife from what I remember. Her motherly features are warm and welcoming; her rather plump frame almost makes me want to cuddle to her. Once she has reported to Joshua about what she has cooked for the week-end, he dismisses her and we wish her a good week-end.

From the hall, we move onto the spacious and very modern kitchen. There's some sort of small dining-room next to it, but Joshua leads me further left to another dining-room that links to the living-room I saw earlier. Most of the house seems to have glistening hardwood floor except for the kitchen, and creamy painted walls. The table is set and dinner has been served so Joshua sits at the end of the table after he has pulled a chair for me next to him. As we enjoy some delicious watercress soup and some beef stew with roasted potatoes, we mainly discuss about his younger years and how he was able to make his first millions when he was in his third year of university. He had found a passion for investing money in the stock exchange when he was in first year, earning more and more money, until he got lucky in a few operations and started to make a real lot of money. When his father died and he had to take over the company, he had become wealthy enough to develop Pierce Construction in a much more ambitious way than his father did.

Buying and selling companies is still one of his activities and allows him to still make more money than he needs; although he has some people taking care of this side activity for him, he still works at it because he says that he has it in him to feel the market and get the best opportunities.

"I'm really impressed... thanks for letting me know a bit more about you..." I say shyly once we have finished our whipped eggs and custard cream.

"You're welcome," he says warmly. We both stand up to clear the table and once that is done, he leads me to another room on the right side of the kitchen. "That's the family room. This should be comfortable enough for our next conversation," he adds with a smug smile. There is a huge brown suede couch in the form of half a U shape with big cushions and footrests. "Take a sit, I'll be right back." I do so and watch him go to another room and come back with another copy of the contract. "I'll let you read it again," he says firmly, making it sound like a demand. I have already read it so many times since Tuesday that I could almost recite it by heart, but I still do as I am told.

Frame Agreement for a Dominant / Submissive Relationship

This document specifies the responsibilities and duties of Mr. Joshua Pierce, living on 4 200 Walters Avenue, Northbrooks (hereafter "The Dominant") and Mr. Liam Reed, living on 3 215 Cermak Avenue, Chicago, (hereafter "The Submissive") as part of a consensual BDSM agreement between them. This agreement is private and shall not be disclosed in any circumstances to anyone even if it is not legally binding. From the date of signing, the contract will take its full effect until either party decides to change its conditions or terminate it. All opinions have been taken into account in order to make this agreement a consensual one.

Article One: Duration of Agreement

This agreement shall be valid from Friday 18th October 2013 and for an indefinite period of time. It shall become null and void should any of the following happens:

- Either party decides to deliver notice to the other of his desire to terminate it, whatever the reasons shall be,

- Either party is found guilty of cheating on the other,

- Either party dies.

Article Two: Responsibilities

2.1 The Dominant

- The Dominant is responsible for his Submissive's safety and well being at all times. He is committed to treat his Submissive properly and respectfully.

- The Dominant will do anything in his power to train, educate and mold his Submissive to become a better person and gain some self-confidence, and shall discipline him should the latter disobey any order or rule.

- Whereas the Dominant should have a right of inspection on his Submissive's friends, he will let the Submissive choose his own friends with the condition that the Submissive respects all the rules and duties.

- The Dominant will not allow to or make his Submissive have sex with another partner.

2.2 The Submissive

- The Submissive agrees to completely submit to his Dominant in all ways without any boundary of time, place or situation. The Submissive understands that in submission he shall find his true self. He agrees that his Dominant will use all his power to mold and shape him into a better person, and assist him to grow in strength, confidence and character.

- The Submissive is responsible for achieving the goals fixed by the Dominant and in this respect shall never hesitate to ask for the Dominant's advice and help.

Article Three: Duties

3.1 The Dominant

- The Dominant will pay for all the bills and charges incurred by the Submissive to achieve his goals.

- The Dominant shall always allow some time on a daily basis to listen to his Submissive's concerns and worries and provide advice and bring solutions in order to make his Submissive feel comfortable.

- The Dominant shall honor and respect the invocation of the Submissive's safe words (orange to slow down, red to stop).

- The Dominant will respect the Submissive's hard limits specified in Article 6, but he will however strive to stretch his Submissive's limits to help him grow and progress.

- The Dominant shall always inform the Submissive of the reason for any punishment and remind him of why he should be punished. See Article 4 for more details on Discipline.

3.2 The Submissive

- The Submissive agrees to bring honor and respect toward his Dominant at all times. Sulking, defiance and talking back are strictly forbidden.

- The Submissive must always express his worries and concerns to his Dominant in order to let the latter help him. The Submissive shall always reveal his feelings, thoughts and desires without hesitation or embarrassment. The Submissive is allowed to voice his opinions as long as this is performed in a correct and respectful manner.

- The Submissive shall always answer all the questions his Dominant may ask in all honesty and sincerity.

- The Submissive is aware that he shall always inform his Dominant before he makes any major decision, either personal or professional, and listen carefully to the Dominant's advice.

- The Submissive agrees to maintain his body in good shape by regular hygiene and all other routine body care (shaving, enema, perfect cleanliness, brushing teeth, etc...).

- The Submissive shall never climax without the Dominant's permission. In this respect, the Submissive is forbidden to touch himself more than necessary or for pleasure - unless permitted by his Dominant, and even less have any intercourse with another person than his Dominant.

- The Submissive shall not invoke his safe words unless necessary, be it during sexual intercourse or in every-day life. One of the goals being to try and stretch his limits, he shall strive to go beyond what he can endure.

Article Four: The rules

- Always address the Dominant in a respectful manner. In public the Submissive shall address the Dominant as Sir or Mr. Pierce; in private, the Submissive may address the Dominant as Joshua; in a scene, the Submissive shall address the Dominant as Master or Sir.

- Always maintain honest and open communication with the Dominant.

- Always be reachable by the Dominant when they are not together. The Submissive is responsible for always having his mobile phone charged and within reach to answer the Dominant's calls or texts immediately. Shall the Submissive be unable to do so, he should call or text back the Dominant at his earliest convenience and be prepared with a valid excuse.

- Obey any command or order immediately and without hesitation.

- Hygiene: always keep your private parts shaved and clean.

- Health: the Submissive shall work out at least one hour twice a week (this frequency might evolve in due time as the Dominant sees fit); shall have three healthy meals per day and avoid junk food as much as possible; is not allowed to drink alcohol until he reaches legal age and once twenty-one, shall always ask for permission to drink alcoholic beverages; shall sleep a minimum of seven hours on week nights and eight hours on week-end nights. All forms of drugs are forbidden (including tobacco).

- Sexual activity:

· Always comply immediately to any of the Dominant's requests, without hesitation,

· Sex may occur at any time of day or night and at any place,

· Always ask for permission before orgasming,

· Do not masturbate,

· Always swallow the Dominant's cum.

Article Five: The Black Diamond

The Submissive shall respect all the terms and conditions that apply to the club's agreement once he has been certified as an official Submissive. As a reminder, the Submissive will go through a training course with his Dominant and his certification will be approved by Mr. Aaron Cox or any of his delegates. The Submissive will have to spend some time with other Submissives from the club who will be able to provide help and advice; the Dominant shall designate a Submissive who will take care of the Submissive and guide him through the first steps of Submission at the Club. The Submissive shall always ask for permission to spend some time with other Submissives on the dance floor and shall always remain in his Dominant's view at all times. The Submissive shall kneel by his Dominant upon joining him at the VIP area and remain in the position unless the Dominant asks him otherwise. The Submissive shall always address the other Dominants respectfully.

Article Five: Discipline

Shall the Submissive break any of the rules mentioned in Article 4 or disobey any of the Dominant's orders, the Dominant will discipline the Submissive. The Submissive accepts any punishment inflicted by the Dominant and that the latter sees fit. Punishments are not intended to provide any pleasure - the Submissive has to feel uncomfortable - and aim at correcting the Submissive's bad behaviors and misdemeanors. They serve to demonstrate that the Dominant is displeased and disappointed; they help the Submissive to understand that his behavior has been unacceptable and serve as reinforcement for a change to a more proper behavior. Depending on whether the mistake was intentional or not, the punishment will vary in intensity and severity, but shall always take place as soon as possible after the misdeed. Punishments cannot incur any body harm or permanent marks, or any form of abuse such as burns, blood or loss of consciousness.

The processing of discipline is as follows:

- Lecturing and scolding,

- Momentary alone time to reflect on his wrong doing if necessary and if the Submissive still doesn't admit his mistake,

- New lecture if necessary,

- Punishment,

- Moment to reassure the Submissive, to encourage him and to perform aftercare.

Examples of moral punishments are:

- Corner time,

- Early sleep,

- Restriction of privileges,

- Ignoring and refusing to let him pleasure his Dominant.

Example of physical punishments:

- Spanking (hands, paddles, crops,...)

- Use of any instruments (cock-cage, plugs, etc...) without the purpose of pleasure.

Article Six: Limits

6.1 Soft limits

The Submissive being totally new to the lifestyle, this section will be updated on a regular basis as he discovers the various instruments related to BDSM.

6.2 Hard limits:

- Scatology,

- Blood drawing,

- Permanent marks.

"Can I ask a few more questions?" I ask once I have read the whole document. Nothing has changed from the previous version I had, but there are still a few things I would like to discuss.

"Of course," he encourages me warmly.

"This clause on... expenditures... I'm not sure what it means..."

"Basically it means that I want you to accept any gift I would buy for you as well as the money I would transfer on your bank account to cover for anything you may need; this includes taxi fares for example, some food or whatever I want you to buy," he explains.

"I don't like this idea too much... I can pay for what I need and..."

"Liam, this is non-negotiable. I don't do this to make you feel less, I do this because I can and I want you to use your own money for your pleasure," he says very firmly. Seeing that I wouldn't go anywhere with insisting - at least not anywhere pleasant - I nod and already start to blush at the thought of my next question.

"In the rules... there's something about... hygiene..."

"The enema I guess?" he interrupts with a smug smile.

"Yes... I've... googled that but... well... that's embarrassing..." I stutter.

"Don't be embarrassed. Enema is not only applicable to BDSM you know? That is part of gays' life in general and even hetero couples who like anal sex. You'll get used to that."

"I guess but... I've never done that... how do I know how to..." I feel my face get warmer and warmer.

"Just don't worry about that for now. There are several ways to proceed with enemas and I'll guide you through this; so will some Submissives at the club; they have their own techniques and once you get to meet them, you'll see how friendly and helpful they are," he tries to reassure me. However, that doesn't work much... He should have understood by now that I'm not a very easy-going person; how would I ever be able to discuss that kind of things with people I don't know? "Liam, I see you're worrying, but don't. Opening up to people is part of your self-confidence goal. It might take time, but trust me, you'll get there. And once you have met some of them, you will soon feel comfortable around them."

"Okay..."

"Is there anything else?"

"No... I think it's all good... though... just one last thing... when you say... sex can occur at any moment or any place..."

"I mean any moment and any place. Sex in this case can mean blow jobs, hand jobs, penetration, use of toys, or just touching. And whatever the moment or the place is, you have to trust me that it wouldn't put you in a troublesome situation. And remember that you can always use your safe words at any time, alright?"

"Alright... so... shall I sign now?"

"Yes, here's a pen." We both apply our signatures and he gathers the three sheets of paper. "I'll give you a copy tomorrow," he says as he stands up and holds out his hand to me. "Let the fun begin?" he asks, grinning at me. I take his hand and follow him though a corridor that leads us back to the entrance hall and up the staircase. Despite my nervousness, I am more than ready and even eager to find out what's waiting for me now.

Published on 24 Sept 2016

If you wonder about the contract, I inspired myself from several BDSM contracts drafts that are available on the internet and tried to rephrase as I could. There are dozens of those that people share as example and I adapted. Lol, that was much different than the legal agreements I work in the office!

Joshua talking about his successful transactions was not for him boast off, but I thought it would be the good time to explain how he got rich before taking over his father's company. By the way, while I was doing my research in articles on the net, as usual, I discovered that a lot of wealthy people actually grow millions of dollars this way... If only I had the first hundreds thousands to start...

Next chapter will also be in Liam's POV by the way, and since I have already reviewed half of it at the time I am publishing this, I have to warn you that I laughed at how ridiculous some scenes are... Anyway, I'm not going to change it because... never mind... it will come up later on today I think.

And that picture above represents how I see the first floor of the house. It should have been rotated in a portrait layout, but that wouldn't fit... To the left is the entrance and to the right is the backyard with the terrace and a garden swing-seat. I'll post more pictures in further chapters...