“RULE number one, Submissive is required to be naked at all time. So, this means I have to ba naked when I’m inside the mansion then," pagbasa ni Mika sa nakasulat sa unang numero nang kasunduan bago pinaningkitan ng mga mata si Kyron. “Fine. If that’s what makes me a good submissive, then fine. I am confident enough of my body to bare naked as I walk around but... only to you. Gusto ko ikaw lang ang nakakita kapag hubad ako. Ikaw lang at wala nang iba pa. As I said, I’m confident enough to walk naked in here unless there’s going to be other people. Hinding-hindi ko gagawin ‘yon.”
Ngumisi si Kyron bago nito pinulot ang ball pen at binago ang pinakaunang patakaran. Tumikhim muna ito bago sinalubong ang kanyang mga mata. “That’s noted.”
“Rule number two. Submissive has no right to demand to her Dominant,” pagpapatuloy ni Mika sa pagbabasa pagkatapos ay napangisi siya. “Oh, I guess I will have to not demand at all, huh. Well, I can do that... unless it’s about rounds and I might not help but to do it. I like you spanking me, you know.”
Nakita niya ang pagtikwas ng sulok ng labi ni Kyron at inangat ang mga mata na galing sa papel at sabik na pinakatitigan siya. “Well, if you like the spanking department then you are going to like the other stuff as well.”
“Oh, other stuff?” Mapanukso na kinagat ni Mika ang pang-ibabang labi at inakit ang binata. “I can’t wait.”
“You don’t know what you are heading into,” Kyron said as he never took his intense gaze away from her.
“That is exactly the reason why I am excited to explore,” sagot ni Mika at ngumisi dito pagkatapos ay itinuon ang atensyon sa kasunduan. “Rule number two. Submissive is required to move with the Dominant. Do I really have to move here with you?” tanong niya para mapatingin nang mariin sa kanya si Kyron.
“Yes,” sagot nito para mapa-isip siya ng bahagya.
“But I have work,” pagbibigay-alam niya sa bianta. “I need to visit at least a day or two in the publishing house. That’s why I need to change this rule to weekdays only. I mean, if I have to move, I will. Pero kapag weekend ay sa akin ang sarili ko. It's my me time. And when I say me time, it is writing novels.”
“Fine. Weekdays, you are mine. Weekends will be hell for me,” mapakalang saad nito at binago ang panagalawang numero. “I can do that.”
“Good,” pagsang-ayon ni Mika sabay ibinalik ang mga mata sa papel habang hawak niya ang mamahalin na ball pen. “Rule number three, the Dominant is in charge and the Submissive has to be willing. Submissive has the right to choose her safe word and use it with her will.”
“You should choose a safe word now. It could be a name, flower, or color. It depends on you,” paglilinaw ni Kyron para mapatango-tango siya.
“Should I use one of your friends name? What about Isaac or Zacharias?” nang-aasar na tanong dito para tingnan ang reaksyon nito. Nang kumunot ang noo nito ay halos mapahalakhak si Mika sa mga kalokohan. “You said it could be a name, right?”
“Yes, a name. But I never said you could use my friend’s name. Don’ be weird, Mika, or else I’ll spank that butt of yours for defying the hell out of me,” mariin sagot nito pagkatapos ay nakita niya ang pag-igtingan ng panga nito.
Natatawang pinaikot niya ang mga mata at tinawanan ito. “I’m not defying you, It’s just a suggestion. Don’t act possessive on me because we’re just in contract reading. I could say no to this.”
“Fine. You can use any name unless my friend’s name, okay?” pagsuko nito na ikinahalakhak niya nang malakas. “I don’t want hearing it when we are in the middle of sex.”
“I’m just joking with you, my lord...” pang-aasar ni Mika sabay binasa ang kanyang pang-ibabang labi nang makita kung gaano nag-igtingan ang panga ni Kyron. “I never intend to use name because it would be weird. I’ll just use colors. Pula, Berde at Dilaw, Just like in traffic sign, ganoon rin ang ibig sabihin niyon. Is that fine?”
Hindi pa rin nawala ang lalim sa gatla ng noo nito habang nakatitig ito sa kanya. “It’s your safe words, why are you asking me if it’s fine?”
“Oh, someone’s not in the mood,” pang-aasar ni Mika pagakatapos ay nginisihan ito. “Should we continue the contract reading or do you want to do something nicer than this?”
Tumalim ang mga mata ni Kyron habang sumimsim ito mg red wine pagkatapos nitong ilapag ang baso ay hinagod nito ng tingin ang kanyang mukha. Napangiti siya dito at bahagya pang iniyukod ang mga dibdib para mahayag ng bahagyang kanyang nag-iigtingan na tuktok. Seducing him already gives him a wet panties, damn. She was spicing things up for Kyron but she was the one who’s been affecting by his passionate gaze.
“Kung malapit ka lang sa akin ay malamang ay pinaparasuhan na kita,” pangbabanta ni Kyron para magising ang kanyang katawang lupa.
“Too bad you’re far, because for all I know I am damn ready,” pang-aakit niya dito dabay kinagat pa ang pang-ibabang labi.
Nang marinig niya ang marahas na paghinga ni Kyron ay natuptop niya ang bibig at ibinaling na lamang ang mga mata sa kasunduan. She never knew that teasing him will be a nice view. And she wasn’t that innocent not to know her intentions. She didn't do it just for nothing. She wanted to beat the hell of him so that once they are settled, she will be tied in bed just like her fantasies. Her body is damn ready.
Tumikhim si Mika senyas upang magpatuloy sila sa ginagawa pagkatapos ay sinipat niya si Kyron. “Rule number four. If the Dominant insist, the Submissive is required to accept. If this talks about gifts then I’ll have to exchange it. The Submissive has a right to decline.”
“What’s wrong with me giving you gifts?” tanong nito para pagak siyang mapangiti. “Like jewelries and such?”
“I’m your submissive not you’re sugarbaby. Of course, I would decline. I am too stable to give myself enough treat so I don’t need you giving me one,” pagpapaliwanag niya at maarteng hinawi ang buhok papunta sa kanyang likod.
“But that is mostly the best part of being my submissive,” hindi makapaniwalang tanong ni Kyron sabay ikiniling ang ulo sa kanya.
“Well, not for me. Huwag mo akong igaya sa mga naging submissive mo. Is that clear?” desididong tanong dahilan para mapangiti na lamang si Kyron sa kinauupuan.
“That’s noted,” sagot ni Kyron at hinarap ang papel at binago ang mga sulat na naroon.
“Rule number five. The Submissive must call the Dominant the endearment my Lord and the Dominant must choose a speacial endearment for hid Submissive,” pagbabasa ni Mika sabay naningkit ang kanyang mga mata. “I’m already calling you My Lord but I once recall you calling me My Lady whenever we have s*x. Is that your special endearment for me?”
“Obviously,” sagot ni Kyron at henuwinong ngumiti sa kanya. “Do you want me to change it?”
“No, it’s fine, I’m a fan of Medieval Era,” natatawang pahayag niya sabay itinuon na ang mga mata sa susunod na kasunduan. “Rule number six. The Dominant has a right to use b**m restraints, gears, and equipment while the submissive has no right to decline to b**m wear and toys.”
Nang magtama ang mga mata nila ni Kyron ay napangisi siya sa harap nito.
“What?” natatawang tanong nito bago ito muling naisipan na uminon ng red wine.
“That would be exciting,” nakangising wika ni Mika sabay pinaningkitan ito ng mga mata. “I research about that a lot, you know, it's something that I look forward to in this b**m relationship of ever I agree, of course.”
“Rest assured that I will not disappoint you then if ever you agree,” Itinaas nito ang red wine glass kaya ganoon rin ang ginawa niya bilang tugon.
Kasabay ng pag-inom niya sa red wine ay ang pagsipat niya sa sunod na patakaran na nandoon. “Rule number seven. The Submissive will only be allowed to enter in the Room of Fire if she is summon by the Dominant.”
“You can't enter there without my permission,” pagdugtong ni Kyron para mapatango-tango siya sa kinauupuan.
“I’m fine with that rule,” sagot ni Mika ang binasa ang panghuling patakaran para sa magiging relasyon nila pagkatapos niyang lagdaan ang kasunduan. “Rule number seven. The Submissive will wear an ownership collar that tazes. Tasing means the submissive was being summoned in the Room of Fire.”
When she looked at Kyron, she saw him looking at her silently. He has those wistful eyes.
“Can I see the collar first?” tanong niya dito para mapatayo ito at tinungo ang kung saan.
Nang marinig ang mga bakas ni Kyron ay hindi niya na napigilan ang mabilis na pagkabog ng kanyang puso. When Kyron stood on her side, she felt her body temperature rises. That’s what his effect on her. Nanginginig ang mga mata ni tiningnan niya ang kahon na dala nito bago nito inilapag sa mesa at ipinakita sa kanya. It was an expensive collar with beads and jewels. Pakiramdam niya ay kapag sinuot niya na iyon ay magiging pagmamay-ari na siya ni Kyron na gaya ng kanyang pinakaasam. She just look at the collar and said nothing. She was speechless. Not because she was afraid but she was excited.
“C-Can I try it?” tanong ni Mika at sinalubong ang mga mata nitong naglalagablab. “I mean, can I wear it?”
Nang lumapit si Kyron sa kanya ay hindi niya na napigilan ang paghinga nang mabababaw. Napapikit siya nang magdikit ang kanilang balat habang isinusuot ni Kyron sa kanya ang magiging bagay na magiging saysay na kanilang ugnayan.
Kyron levels his head on hers as he examines the collar on her neck. “Do you want to see yourself in the mirror?”
Mika nodded and Kyron guide her to the sala as she brought the contract with her. Nang igiya siya nito papasok sa loob ng kakaibang silid ay nanlaki ang mga mata ni Mika nang masilayan ang mga bagay na naroon. Kyron doesn't need to tell her that she was inside the Room of Fire. She already can tell that she was. Base on the things and atmosphere the room gives, she already knows that this would be the room where they satisfy each other.
Mika looked into the mirror as she stares deeply at Kyron who is now staring intently towards her. “You look good with my collar.” bulong nito na nagpapikit kay Mika dahil naramdaman niya ang matinding pag-ahon ng kanyang pangangailangan.
Nasalat ni Mika ang collar na suot bago niya naisipian na lumabas sa silid at bumalik sa hapag kainan para pakalmahin ang sarili. Nang maramdaman niyang umupo si Kyron sa kanyang harapan ay tinagpo niya ang mga sabik na sabik nitong mga mata.
Humigpit ang hawak ni Mika sa mamahalin bell pen pagkatapos ay dire-diretsong niyang nilagdaan ang papel kung saan niya nakita ang pangalan. She walked towards Kyron and then hand him down the contract.
“I agree to be your submissive, my lord...” wika niya dito sabay tiningnan si Kyron sa parehong reaksyon. “I am yours now. Fully.”
Kyron accepted the letter and then she felt him pulled her towards him and then he lashed her lips to hers into a slithering kiss.
“Nmmm...” Mika moaned against his lips and then her eyes flew open when he felt him bite her lips brazenly. “Kyron, my lord...”