32
After a day of meetings, they were finally alone again. The duo made their way to Gage’s home on his private plane after a long workday. Isis did as he requested and told Cyrus she was going to Chicago to work at the IWX Headquarters. Gage had explained to Davis he thought Isis would do well helping with the talent development team and wanted to go over some ideas with him for the show, so it wasn’t a lie.
Sitting across from Gage on the jet, she typed away on her laptop, jotting down ideas. Isis loved the chance to do more behind the scenes. She even had ideas for characters, for new talent. He had been busy with phone calls and was now chatting with Jacob about the Justice storyline going forward.
“All right, Jacob. Sounds good. Isis and I have come to some agreements. I want her to be more upfront on things now. She is going to be with us full time. I think she’s earned her wings. She’s proved to be good in the ring and at promos. We are working out our differences and I think it’s going to be good. Old man... you were right.”
She looked over at her laptop, smiling. She mouthed the words and used sign language to say thank you.
Gage smiled inside, thinking maybe this could be more than just sex with her. The last submissive was more about sex and gifts. Isis seemed to want more. Love maybe? Gage hadn’t been in love in years, and maybe the reason any past submissive never worked for him.
Isis had mentioned wanting him to love her at the gym. Maybe she already did. He wished he could explore that side of him again, but it was just too hard. He didn’t want a repeat of his failed marriage.
“Do you know sign language? I’ve seen you sign a few times. Once for a deaf kid at the show.”
He loved that she was so smart and had so many interests and talents.
Isis smiled at him and shook her head yes. “A friend from school was deaf. I learned for her. Cyrus taught me. Everyone thinks he’s a dumb hick, but he’s extremely smart. He even speaks three languages.”
“That’s amazing. I didn’t know that.” Gage went back to checking emails on his phone when he realized she still had not done as he asked. “So... are you going to do it, shy girl?” he asked with a sly grin, not raising his eyes from his work.
“Not here. I don’t want to join the mile-high club on my own. Soon. I promise. I told you I’m not very experienced. I’m nervous. It’s sort of... personal.” She blushed, covering her mouth with a giggle.
“You have to learn to trust me. Stop worrying about being embarrassed. I want to see your body. You don’t have to be shy,” he teased playfully.
She nodded and went back to her work. He got up to get a drink but stopped to lean over her, whispering in her ear. “I’ll give you until after dinner tonight when we get home. You missed the chance of the limo, at the hotel, alone in the elevator, now the plane. Time’s ticking, Isis. Or do you want me to punish you? You like my lessons, don’t you?” He taunted, nipping at her earlobe.
She waved him off from the soft touch of his beard tickling her neck. “Maybe I do. Maybe I want to know what the punishment part is. As long as it’s not a surprise trip to a strip club. Oh... sorry. I shouldn’t have said that.”
His lips grazed her neck as he ran his hand up her thigh. “No, baby. There will be no more of that. That was a test. I had to know your limits. I don’t need those girls around if I have beautiful women willing to submit to my desires. From now on, you’re mine. Now, it’s just you and me. I hope you decided this is what you want. I think we could be good together, my beautiful goddess.”
He went to get a drink and sat across from her, just watching. Occasionally she would look up, feeling uncomfortable at his staring. But she didn’t dare mention it. It was like he was studying her.
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They went to the restaurant first. At a five-star steakhouse, she noticed people looking at her. Gage watched her eyes dart around the room.
“You know, they’re looking at you because you look beautiful tonight. You’re the most stunning woman in the room.”
He winked at her, knowing she was feeling uncomfortable with the people staring. Gage assumed it was because of the bullying that maybe she thought they were judging her. He was a regular there, and he had taken no one besides Summer there before. No one gave Summer so much as an admired glance because of her constant complaining, versus Isis, who came across as poised and polite. Even his regular server seemed more at ease tonight from the pleasant change.
As she ate, she was trying to think of ways to do as he requested, being nervous about Gage’s punishment if she didn’t. Would it hurt? Would he make her cry?
No. he promised no more of that.
They sat chatting about daily life, laughing about backstage gossip of the IWX. How her friend Candy and her personal tormentor, Slade, were driving everyone crazy. Isis asked Gage about his solo career and confessed that she wished she could have witnessed that first hand.
Everything that night seemed to flow perfectly between them. As if the pain they caused each other slowly washed away. The real Gage was showing through, and Isis was loving every sweet moment of it.
On the way to his home, she tried to get the courage to do what he wanted from her. This was her last chance to dive into her newfound sexuality on her terms. Isis could tell Gage was getting impatient.
As the limo pulled up to the house, he was silent. Gage helped her out, and the driver grabbed their bags. He led Isis inside and directed his limo driver to take their things to the room down the hall. He stood leaning by the back of the plush black leather couch in the living room area with his arms crossed over his broad chest, waiting for the driver to leave. His eyes fixed on Isis.
Staring at her, he studied her once more, while giving her the last chance to do as she was told. He seemed gruff now, and Isis knew she was in trouble. The driver left, and she felt a little fear come over her once they were alone.
Gage circled her like a wolf on the prowl. His mood changed to more controlled and sterner. His voice, calm but callus. “How long will you continue to defy me, Isis? You want my punishment, don’t you? You’re curious to see what happens when the pain leads to pleasure. And you will soon find out.”
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Author Note: Things between Isis and Gage are going to really heat up in the next chapter. Are you really for the kink? Hold on to your seats because it's coming in Chapter 33.
