Guidelines are Made to be Damaged Ch. 23


[Hey lovers! Here comes chapter 23 of 29!
…I’ve had a few grumpy comments lately – little joy suckers getting their nipple clamps in a tangle because I keep categorising my story as BDSM even when there’s no actual kink in a chapter… oh well!
I toyed with sticking this chapter in romance instead, because there’s no “action” as such, but ultimately decided I cared more about continuity & making sure my regulars find me than a few grouchy noses being put out of joint.

SO! If you’re new here, and a romance/kink combo is not your thing – you’ll probably hate this, feel free to go find something more to your taste! If you like the idea – feel free to start from chapter one and enjoy – or just jump in right here – I’m not gonna tell you what to do!

If you’re already team Jess & Sam… have at it & enjoy!

Whatever the case though, fair warning: Chapter 23 is technically kink free, but chapter 24 will be along soon & it will make it worthwhile. Promise 😉

Thanks for reading! EG x]

As I blink myself awake and stretch out towards the luxurious mattress linen, I’m shortly conscious that the proprietor of the mattress isn’t wrapped round me as normal. In reality, he’s not within the mattress in any respect. I sit up and scan his bed room, my eyes selecting the dressing desk outdoors his walk-in wardrobe. Or extra particularly on the beautiful man who’s sitting at it.

He’s already totally dressed; white shirt that’s in fact open on the neck and pale gray swimsuit trousers – I discover the matching jacket is hanging behind him. He’s concentrating arduous on a sheet of paper in entrance of him; a lot in order that he hasn’t observed me get up.

He holds the web page at arm’s size, scanning it intently. Placing it again on the desk he scrawls one thing on the backside then pushes his chair again and turns in my route.

‘Good morning, Lovely.’ He smiles brightly; discovering me awake doesn’t ruffle him within the slightest.

‘Good morning your self Mr Byron; you’re up early.’

‘I had some enterprise to take care of.’ He replies, waving his hand dismissively on the desk as he stands and crosses to hitch me. ‘I didn’t need to wake you; I just like the sight of you asleep in my mattress.’ He states, brushing my hair behind my ear and kissing me frivolously on the lips. He smells divine; clearly already showered and shaved in addition to dressed. I’m wondering how lengthy he’s been up? ‘I can’t wait till you’re waking up in it each morning.’

Earlier than I can course of my look of shock into an audible argument his mouth is on mine, silencing me with a kiss that that takes my breath away in addition to my voice.

‘A person can dream, proper?’ he shrugs as he releases me and I attempt to scowl in reply. Will he all the time insist on maintaining me off stability like this? Greater than doubtless, I conclude inwardly. ‘For now, although, how about you let me present you the way a lot of a gentleman I may be?’ he continues, catching my hand in his and kissing every knuckle in flip. ‘I’ll go and make espresso whilst you bathe, then should you actually should go away you may not less than let me drive you to work?’

‘That might be nice, thanks.’ I smile. He mirrors it again at me.

‘See, being obedient isn’t so arduous actually.’ He quips casually, and gathering his papers from the dresser, he’s gone earlier than I’ve an opportunity to retort.

As soon as I’m dressed, and rejuvenated with two cups of essentially the most scrumptious espresso, he’s trying me up and down inquisitively as I stand in entrance of his full-length mirror braiding my hair to get it out of the best way.

‘The place did that come from?’ he asks curiously, which means the lovable floral skater gown I’m sporting.

‘Oh, I noticed it after I was searching for footwear yesterday’ I say casually. He eyes me with a smirk. ‘What?’ I ask. He strikes behind me, wrapping his arms round my waist.

‘You knew you have been going to remain over, didn’t you?’ he says, holding onto me tightly.

‘Don’t be foolish’ I reply, attempting to not blush.

‘You’re a horrible liar, Miss Blake.’ He scolds playfully, kissing the chain of my Jessica pendant behind my neck.

‘Alright, nice!’ I concede, ‘So perhaps I believed there was an opportunity I’d find yourself staying over and I figured I could as properly seize one thing I might put on to work too. My beloved vintage bookery isn’t fairly prepared for night apparel, keep in mind?’ I add with a smile. He grins again at me triumphantly and I roll my eyes at him.

‘You realize should you received’t agree to maneuver in with me, you could possibly not less than have a share of the wardrobe, preserve some stuff right here?’ he says, attempting to be informal.

‘I’ll give it some thought.’ I reply; something for a straightforward life. Perhaps I’m turning into extra naturally obedient in any case.

It’s a stunning day, so I’m happy that he decides to drive me to work himself, moderately than asking Harvey. I like driving with him; largely as a result of I benefit from the alternative to observe him, how his muscle groups flex when he modifies gear, the best way his mop of hair will get even wilder within the breeze with the highest down. I don’t suppose I’ll ever get tired of him.

It’s additionally partly as a result of I like how excessive his hand travels up my thigh whereas we drive. It’s virtually harmful how a lot he turns me on.

When he parks the automotive to drop me off, I’m upset the journey wasn’t longer. I’ve been misplaced in my very own erotic daydreams, questioning how he’d react to my thought of taking an extended drive within the countryside. I shake myself out of my reverie as he jumps out to open my door, taking my hand and serving to me out.

He’s ridiculously good-looking in the present day in his gray swimsuit, each inch the enigmatic and highly effective CEO in ready. He places his fingers on my shoulders; his contact is gentle however his eyes are out of the blue critical as he leans in to kiss me tenderly. When he releases me, he tucks a stray lock of hair behind my ear.

‘You might be so stunning.’ He states plainly earlier than reaching into his inside jacket pocket and producing a white envelope bearing my identify.

‘I would like you to understand how a lot you imply to me, Jessica. Once you consent to being mine, I’ll spend every single day exhibiting you the way treasured you might be. I do know we’ll be excellent collectively.’ I open my mouth to answer however he silences me with a finger on my lips. ‘Shh. Take this, learn it, after which we will do all of the speaking you need to. Okay?’ he fingers me the envelope and I nod, dumbly.

He kisses me once more, arduous and passionately this time in order that I’m grateful for his robust arms round me, maintaining me upright.

‘I’ve to go to the workplace now, and I’ve bought conferences all day, however I’ll see you tonight, okay?’ I nod once more. He tilts my chin up in order that I’m trying him within the eye.
‘We will make this work Jessica.’ He kisses me soundly as soon as extra.

As I watch him drive off it feels just like the world is in gradual movement. I stand, dumbstruck with the white envelope in my hand. My cellphone buzzing with a textual content makes me soar. Sam’s identify is on the show and his textual content reads:

‘Go to work Lovely.’ Oh, that infuriating man!

After I get into the store, I dump my coat and bag in a rush, glad that Bob isn’t in till later; I ought to have not less than a number of hours to myself. I make espresso, settle myself down within the floral arm chair behind the money desk and have a look at the envelope in my fingers. I hint the letters of my identify. He actually does have stunning handwriting, a part of his creative nature I suppose.

I’m shortly conscious that I’m stalling. I would like nothing greater than to tear this factor open, however on the identical time, I’m frightened of what it would say.

I take a deep breath and open it. There’s a single sheet of white paper, written in the identical flowing cursive. I easy it out on the desk in entrance of me and start to learn.

My Lovely Jessica,

I’m penning this as a result of I understand how a lot you recognize the written phrase, and since even somebody as fantastically cussed as you may’t have an argument with a chunk of paper.

Earlier than I say something extra, let me be clear that all the pieces contained on this letter is negotiable (to some extent) and I’ll do all the pieces in my energy to evaluation it to your liking and make our association work. I do know that is uncharted territory for us each and I’m certain you’ll have loads of questions (arguments!), however please, preserve an open thoughts and take into account this a leaping off level to begin negotiations.

I referred to as Crystal this morning and made preparations to ebook “Amber”, thrice per week, for one month to start, with a view to a rolling settlement going ahead. Clearly, as far as Crystal is anxious, that is purely a enterprise association, please don’t fear that I’ve compromised your place with the company.

It’s an ideal association for each of us – you retain your monetary independence, I’ll know that my newfound girlfriend (sure, I’m committing that to paper!) is protected and brought care of, and we will proceed to discover our relationship and your limits collectively – on a mutually agreeable schedule, in fact.

Jessica, whenever you undergo being mine, I might be solely dedicated to you, your wellbeing and naturally your pleasure. Every thing I’m and all the pieces that I’ve might be at your disposal.

You stated your self, I’m good at getting what I would like, and what I would like, is you.

Sam x

I re-read the letter thrice, completely awed by his impeccable stability of blind vanity meets excellent gentleman. I’m tempted to name and inform him precisely what he can do along with his ‘leaping off level’, however I determine it’s most likely a dialog greatest had head to head.

My cellphone rings from my bag. In fact, it’s Crystal.

‘Amber, Darling, how are you?’

‘Hello Crystal, I’m okay thanks,’ I lie, attempting to be skilled, realizing this isn’t her fault, she’s a businesswoman, she’s not going to show down simple cash.

‘Glad to listen to it darling. So, it appears you actually have made an impression in your Mr Byron – he’s referred to as this morning to make a block reserving – three appointments per week, for one month to start with, beginning this night.’ I say nothing as she continues, ‘Now I do know that’ll max you out darling, however there’s no want so that you can fear about your recurring patrons, we’ve sufficient wiggle room on the books to reassign them indefinitely. Alright with you?’

‘Certain.’ I reply flatly

‘Are you certain you’re alright darling lady, I moderately anticipated somewhat extra enthusiasm – you do like him, don’t you?’ it’s arduous to inform if her tone is anxious or irritated.

‘I do. It’s nice, actually.’ I attempt to faux the keenness she’s in search of.

‘Wonderful. Nicely, I’ll ship you a replica of all the main points by way of electronic mail and allow you to get on. Kisses darling, Ciao!’

No want Crystal, I’ve bought all the main points proper right here, I believe to myself, drumming my fingertips towards Sam’s stunning script.

* * * * *

By the point I get residence that night, my rage is simmering gently.

That infuriating, annoyingly good-looking, overwhelmingly confident man has completely overstepped the boundaries this time. I do know that’s not precisely new floor the place we’re involved, however nonetheless – how dare he?

I pour a big glass of white wine as I seethe to myself, he can’t actually have thought I’d be nice with this, absolutely? I’ve made it abundantly clear that I don’t need his cash, that I don’t need our relationship to be some type of enterprise deal, that I received’t – no, can’t be indebted to him like that, but he’s gone proper forward and “brokered the deal” regardless.

I take an extended sip, attempting to see issues from his perspective, however nonetheless come to the identical conclusion. He’s an infuriating, presumptuous bastard and I plan to inform him so.

I down the remainder of the glass and head into my bed room to prepare. Because the bathe heats up, I take off my Jessica pendant and go away it on my dresser. Undoubtedly received’t be sporting that tonight.

As I’m drying off afterwards, I can’t cease working by means of this morning when he dropped me off, replaying it in my head. He was so rattling cheerful. He really thinks he’s bought all of it found out.

I pour myself into the black shift gown I wore to his first reserving. It was once a favorite, however now it simply appears like basic Amber Couture and I hate it, however preserve it on out of spite. I solid a look at my Jessica necklace mendacity deserted on my dresser and really feel tears stinging behind my throat. Not now Jess. After a number of deep breaths to tug myself collectively, I decide up the fragile chain and put it again in its gray velvet field.

“Once you consent to being mine”, he’d stated. Does he actually suppose I’m that a lot of a pushover? Is he actually so assured in himself that my obedience is a foregone conclusion? Does he even know me in any respect?

These are all of the issues I’m planning to ask him as I step into the identical killer heels from that first evening too.

First although, he’d paid handsomely for an hour with Amber, so he’d rattling properly get it earlier than I unleashed the wrath of Jessica.

[Chapter 24 is coming sooooon! EG x]