“Good,” I tell her. “It’ll remind you what happens when you lie to me and when you aren’t honest.”
“Okay,” she says.
“Heather, why did you run away?”
“I didn’t want to disappoint you,” she says.
“You didn’t disappoint me.”
“You planned this wonderful night for us, and I ruined it.”
“Heather, I thought this was only about the money,” I say gently. “If that’s true, why are you upset?”
It might not be fair, me asking her this way, but I have to know. I have the sneaking suspicion that the financial offer associated with tonight was encouraging to her and that it gave her a good excuse to come over.
Is there a chance she wants more than just one night?
Is there a chance she cares about me as more than just a sugar daddy?
She hesitates, but then she leans forward and kisses me softly. She wraps her arms around my neck, and Heather kisses me like she’s never kissed anyone before.
“I’ve liked you for a long time,” she says.
“I never knew.”
“I’m scared of commitment.”
“Aren’t we all?”
“You’re out of my league,” she says. “You’re rich and powerful and I…Peter, I’m a graduate teaching assistant.”
“That’s an important job.”
“It’s nothing compared to what you do. I live in a tiny apartment and most of the time, I eat ramen noodles for dinner.”
“That’s not important. I make more than enough money to take care of you.”
“I just…I don’t want you to think that’s what I’m after, but I also don’t think I’m good enough for you.”
My heart soars, but it also hurts.
I can tell that Heather has been hurt in the past by so many
people: her parents let her down, and her friends, and even her former Dominants. Whoever she partnered with should have shown her how important and valuable she is.
Money doesn’t matter.
What matters most is that she’s a good person, and sweet, and I think she showed that tonight.
“Heather, when you spilled the tea, I saw how disappointed you were.”
“I was trying really hard,” she whispers.
“That’s all I ask for, princess.”
“You really aren’t upset?”
“Not at all, in fact,” I tap her nose gently. “I’m pretty excited to hear you aren’t just here because I promised you a little allowance.”