What a mess!
Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2012 6:58 am
Julie, naked, obediently bent over the arm of the black leather sofa. I knew myself only too well the feeling of the cold leather on my bare tummy but I had little sympathy for her. Being a gardener this time of year was tough with the short daylight hours and people wanting their gardens tidied, trees etc pruned in preparation for the onset of winter. This was probably the first time I had been properly angry with Julie in the seven months we had been together and the redness of her bottom caused by a few minutes over my knee bore testament to that fact.
I had left the house at 7.30 that morning and returned home just after 5.00 to find she had done literally nothing all day save watch the rubbish that is daytime TV. The breakfast pots were still on the kitchen table with the remnants now crusted on and our tea stained mugs were still on the smoked glass coffee table from the previous evening. Also on that table laid one of our canes which Julie had brought in when I told her to fetch it. I picked it up - a nice straight rattan cane, a little over three feet long and 3/8" diameter. I flexed it then lined it up across the centre of her bottom. I saw her body tense as the rattan rested across her already spanked bottom then drew the cane back watching as her body heaved slightly when she drew in a deep breath and then cut the cane through the air and landing it with a resounding CRACKKK exactly on the spot it had been resting a couple of seconds earlier. Her breath exhaled rapidly, but she remained still. I took aim again just below where the first welt was starting to develop and swishhh CRACKK, her body bucked slightly but apart from her breath exhaling quickly, she made no sound.
"Julie, I work all day, you're at home all day. I don't expect you to do everything but to come home to this..."
swishh CRACKKKK "mess is....." swishh CRACKKK "well inexcusable." swishhhh CRACKKKK "Isn't it?"
She let out a moan as the fifth stroke landed. Swishhh CRACKKK "ISN'T IT?"
"Arrghh y .y .yes" she said as her body started to wriggle . "Well it's not going to happen again" swishh CRACKKKK "is it Julie" swishhh CRACKKK. Her tummy left the chair arm as that eighth stroke landed , other sounds came from her mouth before she managed to say in a soft voice "No Alex"
I put the cane down and said "Get up." As she did so, she turned and threw her arms around me, kissed me and whispered "I'm so sorry Alex" and began to sob onto my shoulder. This was an unexpected reaction. I had punished her before and knew she could take a lot and saw by this she was genuinely sorry. I held her for a while,neither of us spoke and I stroked her hair and kissed her forehead. "Come on then, we'd better get this lot sorted and decide what we're going to eat tonight" She lifted her head and kissed me again before shuffling, still naked into the kitchen where she took her apron from the hook on the back of the cherry wood finish door and put it on. I laughed as it was one of those joke aprons depicting a nude front of a lady. What a sight - her naked back and red stripped bum with the naked picture on the front! We set to it and ten minutes later the kitchen was as it should be.
"Alex, I really don't feel like cooking tonight. My bum's really hurting and" "Shhh" I put my finger to her lips.
"I think you've learned your lesson on laziness, and I can't remember the last time you didn't cook so lets just order a take-away and veg out. Put a film on or something" She smiled at me, her lovely warm smile, eyes sparkling and I considered how lucky I was to have found love at this stage of my life.
"Get your paws off me you damned dirty dog" emanated Stewie Griffin's voice from Julie's mobile. She left the kitchen to read her text message. As I was making us a cup of tea, I heard her talking and when she had finished she came back into the kitchen. " I hope you don't mind - that was Sarah, She's coming round in about half an hour" "Oh. The museum girl. It'll be nice to see her again" I replied chirpily. I knew Julie had kept in touch and seen her a couple of times for coffee but I had had no further contact with her. "Yes, so you'd better order some food for her too. She says she's got something she wants to share with us" remarked Julie winking at me. I took the menu for the local Indian restaurant from the pin board in the hallway and placed an order which I was told would arrive in about 40 minutes.
"You'd better go and get dressed" I said to Julie. "No. I'm going to stay like this. I like the cool air on my bum and Sarah will understand, I'm sure." I left it at that and went to fetch some wine from the cooler. I got some plates out,put them in the oven to warm, placed cutlery on the kitchen table and set three wine glasses out.
Presently there was a knock at the door. "I think you'd better get that" laughed Julie mischievously. I opened the door and invited Sarah in. "Hi Alex" she said and kissed my cheek. "Come through to the kitchen" called Julie "I'm just pouring some wine" Sarah walked through. "Wow" she said looking around. "This place has come on lovely since I was last here. JULIE!!!!"
"Oh, don't worry about me, I deserved it" smiled Julie. "Do you two ever stop?" enquired Sarah, but you could hear the smile in her voice. The door went again so I left the two girls whilst I took in our food order and paid the delivery man, giving him a good tip.I took the brown carrier through and placed it on the kitchen table which was also a cherry wood finish. The darkness of the wood was offset by a light coloured laminate flooring and white unit doors. We tucked in to our meal consisting of Lamb Bhuna, Butter Chicken and Chicken dopiaza with pilau rice, naan breads and onion bhajis. We all had a bit of each and washed it down with more wine. The conversation was general but jovial and, replete, we went through to the sitting room taking the wine with us. Julie and I sat together on the sofa - Julie slightly gingerly - and Sarah chose the armchair by the window. "Well Sarah, I'm intrigued to know what it is you wanted to share" said Julie
"Ah,yes. Well I met someone and have been out with him a couple of times and last night he came home with me. Nothing happened but er...." "Go on" urged Julie. "Well we were just chatting,both a little tipsy and he started making smutty comments. I admit I wanted to take him to bed but I didn't. We flirted a bit more and then I told him he was behaving like a naughty schoolboy." I listened intently and glanced at Julie sensing she was slightly annoyed with Sarah who said, "But you left it at that didn't you" "Not quite" she replied. "He said, well report me to the Headmistress then and we both just laughed"
"Oh Sarah, you have to take those chances. Did we not teach you anything?" Sarah looked a little downcast. "I know, I know.It's just with you two, I sensed you were serious straight away and I wasn't sure he was"
"Well there was only one way to find out wasn't there?" said Julie "And you just left it at that" "Yes" answered Sarah meekly. I thought I knew where this was going so was surprised when Julie changed her tone "Oh. Is that one of those new i-phone thingys there Sarah. May I have a look?" Sarah took the phone from where it was clearly visible in the side pocket of her red handbag and handed it to Julie who immediately began flicking through various pages on the touch screen. "Hm nice. Take note Alex, Christmas is coming" and she winked at me."Yes they're great" said Sarah. I didn't do modern technology but Julie was a whiz with it. Then Julie said simply "What did you say his name was?" "Thomas" replied Sarah and Julie touched the screen one more time. "Why?" Julie handed her the phone back. Just as she was slipping it back into her bag, it ping-ponged so Sarah touched the screen. "Spooky," she said "A text from Thomas. Oh, it's just a smiley face"
"Then Sarah, my girl, I suggest you switch to conversation view" There were a few moments silence but Julie was grinning. "Julie, I don't whether to be cross or hug you" and Sarah jumped up and hugged her. Confused, I asked "Julie what have you done?" Sarah, showed me the phone. My resourceful Julie, under the pretence of admiring her phone had sent a text which read, "Remember last night? Headmistress wants see you tomorrow evening at 8.30" Almost triumphantly Julie said, "See, just go for it. It can only go one way or the other and if you don't, you'll always wonder. I'll tell you something else too Sarah, you could do with a reminder before tomorrow and a lesson in taking your chances"
"I only came to talk to you both to see what you think" answered Sarah indignantly. "I know, hon, but we wanted to help you and we've helped again, so it seems you didn't learn your lesson and therefore need a reminder" Julie spoke in no uncertain tone and when Julie spoke like that there only ever was one outcome. "Alex, when you were at school, how did you get punished?" Julie asked looking at me. "It was either slipper or cane babe. Well it was actually a plimsole"
"You've got a pair upstairs in the wardrobe, go fetch one" so I left the two girls and did as bade and when I returned both their eyes looked at what I had in my hand.I could see some apprehension as well as excitement in Sarah's eyes and yet once again I'd have to let Julie (bizarrely still in just her apron) work it her way which she unerringly did."Right Sarah. You don't have to take this advice, play it your own way if you like but I'm going to show you once again how to deal with a naughty boy " I wasn't expecting that but wasn't about to protest. After all despite the fact she deserved it I knew I'd hurt her earlier and could see by the way she was sitting she was still feeling it."Then you'll get the same. Understand?" "Yes" Sarah and I said together. "Alex, bend and touch your toes. Sarah take careful note." I bent and before I knew it THWACKK the rubber sole had bitten through my jeans to the top of my right buttock. THWACKK (top left) THWACKK (bottom right) THWACKK (bottom left). "Stand up boy" commanded Julie so of course I did. She turned me round so my bum was facing Sarah and unfastened my jeans, lowering them and my boxers. "Have a good look at his bum Sarah. See how, with just those four whacks, his whole bum has been covered and there is deeper red across the middle where the slipper has overlapped" Julie said this without even looking for herself and before anything else could be said, Julie carried on "Touch your toes again" so I did. She walked towards Sarah and picked the cane up from where I'd left it earlier on the floor next to the armchair. She stood next to me and rested the cane across the top of my warmed behind before sweeping it down. It wasn't as hard as I expected so easily maintained my position. She rested it again just below the first , drew it back and CRACKK it landed again. My breath escaped but I stayed still. Then Julie rested it across my lower buttocks and CRACKK, it made me wriggle slightly before she let me get still again and rested it just above where that third had landed before I felt it raise again. I tensed my body as the fourth stroke CRACKKed and seared in causing me to buck. When I had soon regained my position, Julie turned to Sarah and casually remarked, I think you'll enjoy laying the last two on. Make sure they both land in the middle area where the plimsole overlapped. Sarah stood and did just that. Swish CRACKK followed by a pause then swish CRACKK. I let out a low "arrrrghh" but remianed in position. Both Julie and Sarah were having a good look at my sore behind, which I knew would have been much worse if Julie had been seriously disciplining me rather than simply using me for demonstration purposes. But I didn't care, I already knew I'd do anything for that wonderful lady. "Stand and get dressed Alex" Julie said simply. "Now, Sarah. Last time it was just me and you so this time Alex is going to punish you. OK" and it wasn't a question.
I admit I had mixed feelings about this. I don't know why,I wanted to yet I just knew I'd have felt slightly uncomfortable if Julie had spanked or been spanked by another man, even though she was as loyal as they come and it was only discipline, yet here she was trusting me unconditionally. Sod the phone, it would be an engagement ring for Christmas. Sod Christmas, I was going to the jewellers tomorrow.I wanted her so badly. As these thoughts whirled through my mind I felt some thing brush my hand. Julie was passing me the plimsole. "Here Alex, get on with it!" I snapped back into focus on the task in hand. Julie whispered in my ear, and I saw Sarah's nervousness as she did so, "Go easy on her won't you" and with that, she left the room.
Sarah and I looked at each other. "You'd best get on with it. I don't want you to get into more trouble - honest" giggled Sarah. I grasped the mettle. "Sarah. Julie was spot on when she said you needed to learn a lesson again and that's exactly what's going to happen" I surprised myself at the way I spoke yet I found myself enjoying this opportunity and I realised there was a difference between giving caring discipline and loving discipline.I also remembered Julie's warm breath in my ear whispering "go easy".
"Sarah. Come here and touch your toes" she stood, shuffled across to me and bent. I lifted her black pleated skirt and with little hesitation I made the plimsoll CRACK CRACK CRACK CRACK onto her tights and knicker covered bottom. She didn't move but let out a couple of "ows". Was I being too easy I wondered but no, even through her underwear I could see a redness and noted how right Julie was with the deeper red of the overlaps. "Right girl, Hand me the cane." Without a word she did so. "Bend over the arm of that chair" Again she complied and, as I rested the cane across her bottom she said "Just a minute" stood and pulled down her tights and knickers before getting back in position. Rather foolishly I said "Are you sure about this?" Still in position, she turned her head replying, "Yes. Besides, when you went to fetch the slipper Julie told me you would punish me, that it should be bare and that you wouldn't bare me" Wow! I thought to myself then pulled myself back into focus and rested the cane ,exactly as Julie had with me across the upper part of her buttocks before raising it, cutting it through the air and CRACKKIng it down onto Sarah's red cheeks. She sucked air in through gritted teeth and wriggled a little but soon regained her posture. I stroked the cane up and down her cheeks before settling it towards the lower buttocks, raised it again and with the familiar hum it swept down and landed with another resounding CRACKK. The same reaction from Sarah. I gave her a few seconds before taking aim towards the top of her cheeks again, watching the two welts develop. As I drew the cane back for a third time I saw her knuckles whiten as she gripped the chair arm tightly but I didn't hold back and swished it down to land just underneath the first stroke. "Owwwwwwww ooooooooo Owwwwwwww" cried Sarah, her tummy leaving the chair arm before she rested down again, wriggled her bum considerably then lay still. She was slimmer than Julie, smaller less full buttocks, but they were firm and round and the cane was having it's usual desired effect. "Keep still girl" I said as I rested the cane lower on her bum, but above the second stroke. I tapped it a couple of times before swishhhh CRACKK it struck home for the fourth time. "Nooooooo owwwowowowow". She remained in position but her whole body had reacted to that one. "Two more to come Sarah" I said as I waited for her to become perfectly still, at which point I rested the cane just above the middle of her cheeks, where the slipper whacks had overlapped. Knowing how this would feel when it landed I wondered how she'd take it. I needn't have worried, despite her emitting a long "arrrrrrr" as it CRACKKed in again she wriggled but remained more still than a couple of the previous strokes, so without further hesitation I took careful measure just below that last stroke and swishhhh CRACKKKK it cut into her cheeks making them wobble. She screeched and threw her hands back clutching her blazing behind. Slowly she stood, turned to me and with tears in her eyes, kissed me on the cheek and said simply "Thank you"
"You'd best get to the bathroom and sort yourself Sarah" I said. She eased her knickers and tights up and shuffled out of the room still clasping her buttocks. As I sat on the sofa, alone in the room, I heard muffled voices from upstairs as Julie and Sarah conversed. I went into the kitchen and put the kettle on - nothing like a nice cup of tea in such situations.
Presently, the two girls wandered into the kitchen just as I was pouring the tea and I handed each a steaming mug - Julie (now in her fluffy dressing gown and slippers) first, naturally. They were chatting away so I left them briefly and stood outside, the cold frosty air stinging my throat. I sat on the door step and lit a cigarette (I really must do something about that. Julie didn't smoke so I was being unfair). Staring at Orion's Belt low in the clear night sky, I contemplated what I had to do tomorrow. I didn't smoke the full cigarette, it was too cold to be out in just a T shirt, so went back in to join the girls. Sarah, drained her tea and remarked that she really must be going. "You ok to drive after the wine" enquired Julie. "Oh yes, I only had half a glass and that was a while ago now. It's my bum I'm more bothered about" "Well it'll serve to keep you focussed for tomorrow night won't it?" I tried to be stern but ended up laughing. "What can I say?" said Sarah "You two are just, well, you're you! Thank you so much for the meal and the advice, what you've done for me and ...........er...........the practical lesson"
"You take good care Sarah, don't forget what I've told you but most importantly, be yourself and be bold."
With that Sarah, in turn, gave us both a big hug then ventured out into the crisp Autumn evening. I stood to make sure she got her car started ok before locking the cold out. I strode back into the kitchen where Julie was stood sipping the remnants of her mug of tea. "Put your mug down" I said firmly and Julie did so. I went straight to her, embraced her and kissed her deeply on the lips. She responded immediately and I did something I'd never done before, I put her arm around my shoulder, one of my arms behind her knees, and swept her off her feet carrying her up to bed. Leaving the lights on still, I cared not a jot about carbon foot prints, laid her on the bed and kissed her deeply again. Our lovemaking was tender, sensual yet passionate and afterwards as we lay in each others arms she asked softly "What's got into you then?" Desperate to say what I wanted to, I didn't want to spoil my plans for tomorrow so replied "You." She smiled that lovely warm smile,visible even in the darkened bedroom, kissed me softly and we both drifted off to sleep.
As was often the case, Julie had risen early and was as usual busy cooking breakfast, when I stirred from my slumbers. I looked out of the window to see everything white over following Jack Frost's visit, and the first rays of light were breaking over the eastern horizon. I was sure it would be a glorious day - and not just the weather. Conversation over breakfast revolved around how we thought Sarah would get on in the evening and the jobs I had planned in for today. I managed to refrain from telling her about my extra tasks that day. As I was leaving for work we shared a deep kiss and she said, "Be safe, I love you so much. Oh and the house will be spotless when you get back. I promise. Well tidy anyway." We both laughed and I said, wanting to have the last word, "I love you more" as I closed the door behind me. I de-iced my van and drove off, Julie blowing a kiss from the window, but instead of heading into York I headed first to Mary's house. (you may remember Mary -Julie's mother- from "The Service-Part Three. If not, why not find out about her??!!)
I rang the bell and within seconds, Mary, whom Julie clearly resembled answered. "Alex, what are you doing here? Come in come in" and she ushered me through. "Tea?" she asked. "I'd love one but I don't have time I'm afraid" "Well come into the kitchen anyway - I'm busy too" I saw her rolling pastry around a nice joint of juicy red beef. "Ah - beef wellington" I observed. "Yes" she replied "And if you don't close the flaps properly, the meat will hang out" I burst out laughing. She just looked at me. "Think about what you just said" I prompted. After a few seconds she blushed and giggled like a little girl. The ice was broken nicely however unintentionally!
"Mary, I hope you don't mind but tonight I'm going to ask your wonderful daughter to marry me" She let out a shriek like the little girl who had got the present she'd longed for from Santa, left her beef wellington and was hugging me, floury hands and all, kissing me and squeezing me tight. I guessed she didn't mind!
When she'd calmed down we sat for a few minutes and talked - reasonably sensibly. Mary spoke. "She'll say yes of course. I've never ever seen her so happy since she met you. And you - what can I say? I'm so sorry I misjudged you and.........." I waited, nice though it was, I wasn't particularly fishing for compliments but wanted her to continue, a little humility from her would be good for her. "Right, straight talking" she said smiling at me."I've always trusted you and liked you. For the last, oh I don't know how long now, you've done an excellent job on my garden, you always turn up when you say you will whatever the weather and do whatever you have to. That's why when Julie needed some assistance I didn't hesitate to recommend you.I know I was wrong to see you as just a gardener and I behaved appallingly. Much as I hated it at the time, I can't thank you enough for how you - oh and Julie - made me overcome my prejudices. And what's more, making me go with her in her voluntary work opened my eyes. I got such pleasure from helping those less fortunate children, I go and help whenever I can now. It's a good feeling giving like that and seeing the enjoyment they get. What's more, That's where I met Richard. He believes in old fashioned values too and things are good between us. In fact he's coming round tonight" She stopped and smiled to herself. "Oh Mary. I'm so pleased for you both.I wondered why you were preparing such a veritable feast. I know Julie's very happy you're getting involved and she has said a few times you seem to be getting on well with Richard. Why don't you tell her?" "I don't feel able to. She'll think I'm a silly old woman lusting after past glories" "Oh for goodness sake Mary. You'll be over my knee again with that attitude. Julie loves you dearly and like I said, has noticed how much happier you seem and how well you're getting on with him, she'll be absolutely delighted." "You really think so?" "I know so. So unless you want another good hiding , open up and be straight with her" Mary hugged me again, putting more floury finger marks on my back. "Listen" said Mary. "I'll cook extra tonight. I've no doubt she'll ring me to share her wonderful news, so I'll invite you both over but of course I'll understand if you want to spend the evening just the two of you" "That'll be lovely thank you. We'll see how it goes - and I love beef wellington!" She smiled, put her hands on my shoulders, stood on her tip toes and kissed me. "Sorry Mary, I really must get on now" "I know. So you're not going to spank me then" she said teasingly "Only if you don't open up and certainly not without Julie knowing first" Her look indicated she knew exactly where I was coming from. Her tone changed slightly. "One more thing Alex. I know it won't be needed, but if you ever hurt her, I promise you, you won't sit for a month" I knew she meant it and was very happy, despite past differences, her daughter was still so precious. I kissed her cheek. "Don't worry it wont be needed, and I'd suffer gladly if I was ever that stupid" "Well, thank you for coming to tell me first. It means an awful lot to me" said Mary and as she spoke I could see tears in her eyes, which almost made me fill up too. I took out my wallet and gave her £50. "Go and get some champagne would you please. For tonight. I'll make her come round in person and tell you - so much better than a phone call" Mary choked back tears as I was leaving and said "She likes diamonds and sapphires" "You think I don't know that" I smiled at her. "Oh just go .....before I make a complete fool of myself" This time I hugged her,"You know how much I think of Julie, well I think a lot of you too. Be happy for her and more importantly, be happy for yourself and grasp the future you now have" She tried to hide her tears and simply said " Alex, go and get on do what you have to do" "See you tonight Mary" and I left. The rest of the day passed in a haze. I got to my customers for the day on time (miraculously)and spent an couple of hours looking round various jewellers in the city centre before choosing a ring I liked and knew Julie would like.
It had been dark over an hour by the time I got home. My heart beating furiously as I opened the door, I hadn't given it a thought but Julie was both cross and relieved. "WHERE have you been? You always ring when you're going to be late and you didn't." She grabbed me, yanked down my work jeans, pulled me over her lap. SMACK SMACK SMACK SMACK SMACK SMACK "Don't you EVER EVER EVER EVER (her stinging palm descended again with each ever) make me worry like that" SMACK SMACK SMACK SMACK "again." Even though it was just her hand it hurt like hell after last night's shenannigans. "Julie stop" I said. "I'll stop (SMACK) when (SMACK) I (SMACK) think (SMACK) You've (SMACK) learned." SMACK SMACK. I let her get her anger and frustrations out a little more before I wriggled myself free saying "JULIE - I said stop" She looked at me puzzled and shocked. "Julie, I love you more then you'll ever know. I'm late because I had to go into town to buy this" I reached down to the floor to root through my pocket around my ankles and pull out the ring in it's luxurious red velvet box. I opened the box with it facing her and before I could say anything, she cried "YES" and just jumped on me. We made love there and then on the kitchen floor (and this time sore though I was I had absolutely no objection to her going on top). Once initial reactions had allowed some sense of reality to come to the fore, I took the ring from the box and placed it carefully and proudly on her finger and we kissed, probably deeper than ever before. I stroked her hair and said to her "Shower time - we'd better get cleaned up and go and see your Mum, do you think?" Julie's face looked a little concerned. "I suppose you're right but I'm worried how she'll take me marrying the gardener" and she laughed a nervous laugh. "I'm sure she'll be happy for you, er us. And if she isn't, well she'll just have to accept it. But she'll be fine, I'm sure. Look how she's changed since that fateful evening" "I hope you're right. Now you'd better shower first. You stink of rotting vegetation!" We both laughed, I'd not given a thought to that when I went shopping. "If I smell that bad I might need some help getting clean. Let's shower together" So we did,among other things! Once we were both dressed, smart but casual we headed off to Mary's. As I drove, Julie spoke. "Sorry. I know it doesn't compare but I got you something today too. I wanted to surprise you , which is why I was so cross" "I'm sorry I neglected to call you but you know last night when you asked what had got into me? Well it was knowing I was going to do this today" She grinned at me and squeezed my leg. "Well apart from being stuck with me for life, You've got tickets to go and see Sheffield Wednesday against Bristol on Saturday. They really have to win don't they, so I thought we should go and cheer them on" There was nothing Julie didn't know about me or how to press my buttons.
Who would ever have thought swearing at a lawn mower and some discipline could ultimately bring such happiness.
I had left the house at 7.30 that morning and returned home just after 5.00 to find she had done literally nothing all day save watch the rubbish that is daytime TV. The breakfast pots were still on the kitchen table with the remnants now crusted on and our tea stained mugs were still on the smoked glass coffee table from the previous evening. Also on that table laid one of our canes which Julie had brought in when I told her to fetch it. I picked it up - a nice straight rattan cane, a little over three feet long and 3/8" diameter. I flexed it then lined it up across the centre of her bottom. I saw her body tense as the rattan rested across her already spanked bottom then drew the cane back watching as her body heaved slightly when she drew in a deep breath and then cut the cane through the air and landing it with a resounding CRACKKK exactly on the spot it had been resting a couple of seconds earlier. Her breath exhaled rapidly, but she remained still. I took aim again just below where the first welt was starting to develop and swishhh CRACKK, her body bucked slightly but apart from her breath exhaling quickly, she made no sound.
"Julie, I work all day, you're at home all day. I don't expect you to do everything but to come home to this..."
swishh CRACKKKK "mess is....." swishh CRACKKK "well inexcusable." swishhhh CRACKKKK "Isn't it?"
She let out a moan as the fifth stroke landed. Swishhh CRACKKK "ISN'T IT?"
"Arrghh y .y .yes" she said as her body started to wriggle . "Well it's not going to happen again" swishh CRACKKKK "is it Julie" swishhh CRACKKK. Her tummy left the chair arm as that eighth stroke landed , other sounds came from her mouth before she managed to say in a soft voice "No Alex"
I put the cane down and said "Get up." As she did so, she turned and threw her arms around me, kissed me and whispered "I'm so sorry Alex" and began to sob onto my shoulder. This was an unexpected reaction. I had punished her before and knew she could take a lot and saw by this she was genuinely sorry. I held her for a while,neither of us spoke and I stroked her hair and kissed her forehead. "Come on then, we'd better get this lot sorted and decide what we're going to eat tonight" She lifted her head and kissed me again before shuffling, still naked into the kitchen where she took her apron from the hook on the back of the cherry wood finish door and put it on. I laughed as it was one of those joke aprons depicting a nude front of a lady. What a sight - her naked back and red stripped bum with the naked picture on the front! We set to it and ten minutes later the kitchen was as it should be.
"Alex, I really don't feel like cooking tonight. My bum's really hurting and" "Shhh" I put my finger to her lips.
"I think you've learned your lesson on laziness, and I can't remember the last time you didn't cook so lets just order a take-away and veg out. Put a film on or something" She smiled at me, her lovely warm smile, eyes sparkling and I considered how lucky I was to have found love at this stage of my life.
"Get your paws off me you damned dirty dog" emanated Stewie Griffin's voice from Julie's mobile. She left the kitchen to read her text message. As I was making us a cup of tea, I heard her talking and when she had finished she came back into the kitchen. " I hope you don't mind - that was Sarah, She's coming round in about half an hour" "Oh. The museum girl. It'll be nice to see her again" I replied chirpily. I knew Julie had kept in touch and seen her a couple of times for coffee but I had had no further contact with her. "Yes, so you'd better order some food for her too. She says she's got something she wants to share with us" remarked Julie winking at me. I took the menu for the local Indian restaurant from the pin board in the hallway and placed an order which I was told would arrive in about 40 minutes.
"You'd better go and get dressed" I said to Julie. "No. I'm going to stay like this. I like the cool air on my bum and Sarah will understand, I'm sure." I left it at that and went to fetch some wine from the cooler. I got some plates out,put them in the oven to warm, placed cutlery on the kitchen table and set three wine glasses out.
Presently there was a knock at the door. "I think you'd better get that" laughed Julie mischievously. I opened the door and invited Sarah in. "Hi Alex" she said and kissed my cheek. "Come through to the kitchen" called Julie "I'm just pouring some wine" Sarah walked through. "Wow" she said looking around. "This place has come on lovely since I was last here. JULIE!!!!"
"Oh, don't worry about me, I deserved it" smiled Julie. "Do you two ever stop?" enquired Sarah, but you could hear the smile in her voice. The door went again so I left the two girls whilst I took in our food order and paid the delivery man, giving him a good tip.I took the brown carrier through and placed it on the kitchen table which was also a cherry wood finish. The darkness of the wood was offset by a light coloured laminate flooring and white unit doors. We tucked in to our meal consisting of Lamb Bhuna, Butter Chicken and Chicken dopiaza with pilau rice, naan breads and onion bhajis. We all had a bit of each and washed it down with more wine. The conversation was general but jovial and, replete, we went through to the sitting room taking the wine with us. Julie and I sat together on the sofa - Julie slightly gingerly - and Sarah chose the armchair by the window. "Well Sarah, I'm intrigued to know what it is you wanted to share" said Julie
"Ah,yes. Well I met someone and have been out with him a couple of times and last night he came home with me. Nothing happened but er...." "Go on" urged Julie. "Well we were just chatting,both a little tipsy and he started making smutty comments. I admit I wanted to take him to bed but I didn't. We flirted a bit more and then I told him he was behaving like a naughty schoolboy." I listened intently and glanced at Julie sensing she was slightly annoyed with Sarah who said, "But you left it at that didn't you" "Not quite" she replied. "He said, well report me to the Headmistress then and we both just laughed"
"Oh Sarah, you have to take those chances. Did we not teach you anything?" Sarah looked a little downcast. "I know, I know.It's just with you two, I sensed you were serious straight away and I wasn't sure he was"
"Well there was only one way to find out wasn't there?" said Julie "And you just left it at that" "Yes" answered Sarah meekly. I thought I knew where this was going so was surprised when Julie changed her tone "Oh. Is that one of those new i-phone thingys there Sarah. May I have a look?" Sarah took the phone from where it was clearly visible in the side pocket of her red handbag and handed it to Julie who immediately began flicking through various pages on the touch screen. "Hm nice. Take note Alex, Christmas is coming" and she winked at me."Yes they're great" said Sarah. I didn't do modern technology but Julie was a whiz with it. Then Julie said simply "What did you say his name was?" "Thomas" replied Sarah and Julie touched the screen one more time. "Why?" Julie handed her the phone back. Just as she was slipping it back into her bag, it ping-ponged so Sarah touched the screen. "Spooky," she said "A text from Thomas. Oh, it's just a smiley face"
"Then Sarah, my girl, I suggest you switch to conversation view" There were a few moments silence but Julie was grinning. "Julie, I don't whether to be cross or hug you" and Sarah jumped up and hugged her. Confused, I asked "Julie what have you done?" Sarah, showed me the phone. My resourceful Julie, under the pretence of admiring her phone had sent a text which read, "Remember last night? Headmistress wants see you tomorrow evening at 8.30" Almost triumphantly Julie said, "See, just go for it. It can only go one way or the other and if you don't, you'll always wonder. I'll tell you something else too Sarah, you could do with a reminder before tomorrow and a lesson in taking your chances"
"I only came to talk to you both to see what you think" answered Sarah indignantly. "I know, hon, but we wanted to help you and we've helped again, so it seems you didn't learn your lesson and therefore need a reminder" Julie spoke in no uncertain tone and when Julie spoke like that there only ever was one outcome. "Alex, when you were at school, how did you get punished?" Julie asked looking at me. "It was either slipper or cane babe. Well it was actually a plimsole"
"You've got a pair upstairs in the wardrobe, go fetch one" so I left the two girls and did as bade and when I returned both their eyes looked at what I had in my hand.I could see some apprehension as well as excitement in Sarah's eyes and yet once again I'd have to let Julie (bizarrely still in just her apron) work it her way which she unerringly did."Right Sarah. You don't have to take this advice, play it your own way if you like but I'm going to show you once again how to deal with a naughty boy " I wasn't expecting that but wasn't about to protest. After all despite the fact she deserved it I knew I'd hurt her earlier and could see by the way she was sitting she was still feeling it."Then you'll get the same. Understand?" "Yes" Sarah and I said together. "Alex, bend and touch your toes. Sarah take careful note." I bent and before I knew it THWACKK the rubber sole had bitten through my jeans to the top of my right buttock. THWACKK (top left) THWACKK (bottom right) THWACKK (bottom left). "Stand up boy" commanded Julie so of course I did. She turned me round so my bum was facing Sarah and unfastened my jeans, lowering them and my boxers. "Have a good look at his bum Sarah. See how, with just those four whacks, his whole bum has been covered and there is deeper red across the middle where the slipper has overlapped" Julie said this without even looking for herself and before anything else could be said, Julie carried on "Touch your toes again" so I did. She walked towards Sarah and picked the cane up from where I'd left it earlier on the floor next to the armchair. She stood next to me and rested the cane across the top of my warmed behind before sweeping it down. It wasn't as hard as I expected so easily maintained my position. She rested it again just below the first , drew it back and CRACKK it landed again. My breath escaped but I stayed still. Then Julie rested it across my lower buttocks and CRACKK, it made me wriggle slightly before she let me get still again and rested it just above where that third had landed before I felt it raise again. I tensed my body as the fourth stroke CRACKKed and seared in causing me to buck. When I had soon regained my position, Julie turned to Sarah and casually remarked, I think you'll enjoy laying the last two on. Make sure they both land in the middle area where the plimsole overlapped. Sarah stood and did just that. Swish CRACKK followed by a pause then swish CRACKK. I let out a low "arrrrghh" but remianed in position. Both Julie and Sarah were having a good look at my sore behind, which I knew would have been much worse if Julie had been seriously disciplining me rather than simply using me for demonstration purposes. But I didn't care, I already knew I'd do anything for that wonderful lady. "Stand and get dressed Alex" Julie said simply. "Now, Sarah. Last time it was just me and you so this time Alex is going to punish you. OK" and it wasn't a question.
I admit I had mixed feelings about this. I don't know why,I wanted to yet I just knew I'd have felt slightly uncomfortable if Julie had spanked or been spanked by another man, even though she was as loyal as they come and it was only discipline, yet here she was trusting me unconditionally. Sod the phone, it would be an engagement ring for Christmas. Sod Christmas, I was going to the jewellers tomorrow.I wanted her so badly. As these thoughts whirled through my mind I felt some thing brush my hand. Julie was passing me the plimsole. "Here Alex, get on with it!" I snapped back into focus on the task in hand. Julie whispered in my ear, and I saw Sarah's nervousness as she did so, "Go easy on her won't you" and with that, she left the room.
Sarah and I looked at each other. "You'd best get on with it. I don't want you to get into more trouble - honest" giggled Sarah. I grasped the mettle. "Sarah. Julie was spot on when she said you needed to learn a lesson again and that's exactly what's going to happen" I surprised myself at the way I spoke yet I found myself enjoying this opportunity and I realised there was a difference between giving caring discipline and loving discipline.I also remembered Julie's warm breath in my ear whispering "go easy".
"Sarah. Come here and touch your toes" she stood, shuffled across to me and bent. I lifted her black pleated skirt and with little hesitation I made the plimsoll CRACK CRACK CRACK CRACK onto her tights and knicker covered bottom. She didn't move but let out a couple of "ows". Was I being too easy I wondered but no, even through her underwear I could see a redness and noted how right Julie was with the deeper red of the overlaps. "Right girl, Hand me the cane." Without a word she did so. "Bend over the arm of that chair" Again she complied and, as I rested the cane across her bottom she said "Just a minute" stood and pulled down her tights and knickers before getting back in position. Rather foolishly I said "Are you sure about this?" Still in position, she turned her head replying, "Yes. Besides, when you went to fetch the slipper Julie told me you would punish me, that it should be bare and that you wouldn't bare me" Wow! I thought to myself then pulled myself back into focus and rested the cane ,exactly as Julie had with me across the upper part of her buttocks before raising it, cutting it through the air and CRACKKIng it down onto Sarah's red cheeks. She sucked air in through gritted teeth and wriggled a little but soon regained her posture. I stroked the cane up and down her cheeks before settling it towards the lower buttocks, raised it again and with the familiar hum it swept down and landed with another resounding CRACKK. The same reaction from Sarah. I gave her a few seconds before taking aim towards the top of her cheeks again, watching the two welts develop. As I drew the cane back for a third time I saw her knuckles whiten as she gripped the chair arm tightly but I didn't hold back and swished it down to land just underneath the first stroke. "Owwwwwwww ooooooooo Owwwwwwww" cried Sarah, her tummy leaving the chair arm before she rested down again, wriggled her bum considerably then lay still. She was slimmer than Julie, smaller less full buttocks, but they were firm and round and the cane was having it's usual desired effect. "Keep still girl" I said as I rested the cane lower on her bum, but above the second stroke. I tapped it a couple of times before swishhhh CRACKK it struck home for the fourth time. "Nooooooo owwwowowowow". She remained in position but her whole body had reacted to that one. "Two more to come Sarah" I said as I waited for her to become perfectly still, at which point I rested the cane just above the middle of her cheeks, where the slipper whacks had overlapped. Knowing how this would feel when it landed I wondered how she'd take it. I needn't have worried, despite her emitting a long "arrrrrrr" as it CRACKKed in again she wriggled but remained more still than a couple of the previous strokes, so without further hesitation I took careful measure just below that last stroke and swishhhh CRACKKKK it cut into her cheeks making them wobble. She screeched and threw her hands back clutching her blazing behind. Slowly she stood, turned to me and with tears in her eyes, kissed me on the cheek and said simply "Thank you"
"You'd best get to the bathroom and sort yourself Sarah" I said. She eased her knickers and tights up and shuffled out of the room still clasping her buttocks. As I sat on the sofa, alone in the room, I heard muffled voices from upstairs as Julie and Sarah conversed. I went into the kitchen and put the kettle on - nothing like a nice cup of tea in such situations.
Presently, the two girls wandered into the kitchen just as I was pouring the tea and I handed each a steaming mug - Julie (now in her fluffy dressing gown and slippers) first, naturally. They were chatting away so I left them briefly and stood outside, the cold frosty air stinging my throat. I sat on the door step and lit a cigarette (I really must do something about that. Julie didn't smoke so I was being unfair). Staring at Orion's Belt low in the clear night sky, I contemplated what I had to do tomorrow. I didn't smoke the full cigarette, it was too cold to be out in just a T shirt, so went back in to join the girls. Sarah, drained her tea and remarked that she really must be going. "You ok to drive after the wine" enquired Julie. "Oh yes, I only had half a glass and that was a while ago now. It's my bum I'm more bothered about" "Well it'll serve to keep you focussed for tomorrow night won't it?" I tried to be stern but ended up laughing. "What can I say?" said Sarah "You two are just, well, you're you! Thank you so much for the meal and the advice, what you've done for me and ...........er...........the practical lesson"
"You take good care Sarah, don't forget what I've told you but most importantly, be yourself and be bold."
With that Sarah, in turn, gave us both a big hug then ventured out into the crisp Autumn evening. I stood to make sure she got her car started ok before locking the cold out. I strode back into the kitchen where Julie was stood sipping the remnants of her mug of tea. "Put your mug down" I said firmly and Julie did so. I went straight to her, embraced her and kissed her deeply on the lips. She responded immediately and I did something I'd never done before, I put her arm around my shoulder, one of my arms behind her knees, and swept her off her feet carrying her up to bed. Leaving the lights on still, I cared not a jot about carbon foot prints, laid her on the bed and kissed her deeply again. Our lovemaking was tender, sensual yet passionate and afterwards as we lay in each others arms she asked softly "What's got into you then?" Desperate to say what I wanted to, I didn't want to spoil my plans for tomorrow so replied "You." She smiled that lovely warm smile,visible even in the darkened bedroom, kissed me softly and we both drifted off to sleep.
As was often the case, Julie had risen early and was as usual busy cooking breakfast, when I stirred from my slumbers. I looked out of the window to see everything white over following Jack Frost's visit, and the first rays of light were breaking over the eastern horizon. I was sure it would be a glorious day - and not just the weather. Conversation over breakfast revolved around how we thought Sarah would get on in the evening and the jobs I had planned in for today. I managed to refrain from telling her about my extra tasks that day. As I was leaving for work we shared a deep kiss and she said, "Be safe, I love you so much. Oh and the house will be spotless when you get back. I promise. Well tidy anyway." We both laughed and I said, wanting to have the last word, "I love you more" as I closed the door behind me. I de-iced my van and drove off, Julie blowing a kiss from the window, but instead of heading into York I headed first to Mary's house. (you may remember Mary -Julie's mother- from "The Service-Part Three. If not, why not find out about her??!!)
I rang the bell and within seconds, Mary, whom Julie clearly resembled answered. "Alex, what are you doing here? Come in come in" and she ushered me through. "Tea?" she asked. "I'd love one but I don't have time I'm afraid" "Well come into the kitchen anyway - I'm busy too" I saw her rolling pastry around a nice joint of juicy red beef. "Ah - beef wellington" I observed. "Yes" she replied "And if you don't close the flaps properly, the meat will hang out" I burst out laughing. She just looked at me. "Think about what you just said" I prompted. After a few seconds she blushed and giggled like a little girl. The ice was broken nicely however unintentionally!
"Mary, I hope you don't mind but tonight I'm going to ask your wonderful daughter to marry me" She let out a shriek like the little girl who had got the present she'd longed for from Santa, left her beef wellington and was hugging me, floury hands and all, kissing me and squeezing me tight. I guessed she didn't mind!
When she'd calmed down we sat for a few minutes and talked - reasonably sensibly. Mary spoke. "She'll say yes of course. I've never ever seen her so happy since she met you. And you - what can I say? I'm so sorry I misjudged you and.........." I waited, nice though it was, I wasn't particularly fishing for compliments but wanted her to continue, a little humility from her would be good for her. "Right, straight talking" she said smiling at me."I've always trusted you and liked you. For the last, oh I don't know how long now, you've done an excellent job on my garden, you always turn up when you say you will whatever the weather and do whatever you have to. That's why when Julie needed some assistance I didn't hesitate to recommend you.I know I was wrong to see you as just a gardener and I behaved appallingly. Much as I hated it at the time, I can't thank you enough for how you - oh and Julie - made me overcome my prejudices. And what's more, making me go with her in her voluntary work opened my eyes. I got such pleasure from helping those less fortunate children, I go and help whenever I can now. It's a good feeling giving like that and seeing the enjoyment they get. What's more, That's where I met Richard. He believes in old fashioned values too and things are good between us. In fact he's coming round tonight" She stopped and smiled to herself. "Oh Mary. I'm so pleased for you both.I wondered why you were preparing such a veritable feast. I know Julie's very happy you're getting involved and she has said a few times you seem to be getting on well with Richard. Why don't you tell her?" "I don't feel able to. She'll think I'm a silly old woman lusting after past glories" "Oh for goodness sake Mary. You'll be over my knee again with that attitude. Julie loves you dearly and like I said, has noticed how much happier you seem and how well you're getting on with him, she'll be absolutely delighted." "You really think so?" "I know so. So unless you want another good hiding , open up and be straight with her" Mary hugged me again, putting more floury finger marks on my back. "Listen" said Mary. "I'll cook extra tonight. I've no doubt she'll ring me to share her wonderful news, so I'll invite you both over but of course I'll understand if you want to spend the evening just the two of you" "That'll be lovely thank you. We'll see how it goes - and I love beef wellington!" She smiled, put her hands on my shoulders, stood on her tip toes and kissed me. "Sorry Mary, I really must get on now" "I know. So you're not going to spank me then" she said teasingly "Only if you don't open up and certainly not without Julie knowing first" Her look indicated she knew exactly where I was coming from. Her tone changed slightly. "One more thing Alex. I know it won't be needed, but if you ever hurt her, I promise you, you won't sit for a month" I knew she meant it and was very happy, despite past differences, her daughter was still so precious. I kissed her cheek. "Don't worry it wont be needed, and I'd suffer gladly if I was ever that stupid" "Well, thank you for coming to tell me first. It means an awful lot to me" said Mary and as she spoke I could see tears in her eyes, which almost made me fill up too. I took out my wallet and gave her £50. "Go and get some champagne would you please. For tonight. I'll make her come round in person and tell you - so much better than a phone call" Mary choked back tears as I was leaving and said "She likes diamonds and sapphires" "You think I don't know that" I smiled at her. "Oh just go .....before I make a complete fool of myself" This time I hugged her,"You know how much I think of Julie, well I think a lot of you too. Be happy for her and more importantly, be happy for yourself and grasp the future you now have" She tried to hide her tears and simply said " Alex, go and get on do what you have to do" "See you tonight Mary" and I left. The rest of the day passed in a haze. I got to my customers for the day on time (miraculously)and spent an couple of hours looking round various jewellers in the city centre before choosing a ring I liked and knew Julie would like.
It had been dark over an hour by the time I got home. My heart beating furiously as I opened the door, I hadn't given it a thought but Julie was both cross and relieved. "WHERE have you been? You always ring when you're going to be late and you didn't." She grabbed me, yanked down my work jeans, pulled me over her lap. SMACK SMACK SMACK SMACK SMACK SMACK "Don't you EVER EVER EVER EVER (her stinging palm descended again with each ever) make me worry like that" SMACK SMACK SMACK SMACK "again." Even though it was just her hand it hurt like hell after last night's shenannigans. "Julie stop" I said. "I'll stop (SMACK) when (SMACK) I (SMACK) think (SMACK) You've (SMACK) learned." SMACK SMACK. I let her get her anger and frustrations out a little more before I wriggled myself free saying "JULIE - I said stop" She looked at me puzzled and shocked. "Julie, I love you more then you'll ever know. I'm late because I had to go into town to buy this" I reached down to the floor to root through my pocket around my ankles and pull out the ring in it's luxurious red velvet box. I opened the box with it facing her and before I could say anything, she cried "YES" and just jumped on me. We made love there and then on the kitchen floor (and this time sore though I was I had absolutely no objection to her going on top). Once initial reactions had allowed some sense of reality to come to the fore, I took the ring from the box and placed it carefully and proudly on her finger and we kissed, probably deeper than ever before. I stroked her hair and said to her "Shower time - we'd better get cleaned up and go and see your Mum, do you think?" Julie's face looked a little concerned. "I suppose you're right but I'm worried how she'll take me marrying the gardener" and she laughed a nervous laugh. "I'm sure she'll be happy for you, er us. And if she isn't, well she'll just have to accept it. But she'll be fine, I'm sure. Look how she's changed since that fateful evening" "I hope you're right. Now you'd better shower first. You stink of rotting vegetation!" We both laughed, I'd not given a thought to that when I went shopping. "If I smell that bad I might need some help getting clean. Let's shower together" So we did,among other things! Once we were both dressed, smart but casual we headed off to Mary's. As I drove, Julie spoke. "Sorry. I know it doesn't compare but I got you something today too. I wanted to surprise you , which is why I was so cross" "I'm sorry I neglected to call you but you know last night when you asked what had got into me? Well it was knowing I was going to do this today" She grinned at me and squeezed my leg. "Well apart from being stuck with me for life, You've got tickets to go and see Sheffield Wednesday against Bristol on Saturday. They really have to win don't they, so I thought we should go and cheer them on" There was nothing Julie didn't know about me or how to press my buttons.
Who would ever have thought swearing at a lawn mower and some discipline could ultimately bring such happiness.