Chapter 8

Alexia walks out of Robert’s office, absolutely beaming. She had done it! She knew she needed to check on Lucia, but couldn’t help stopping by Jane’s office first. After knocking, and receiving permission to enter, she quickly came in and shut the door behind her. “What did you think of the photos, Mistress?”

“Sorry, I’ve been busy with work. Let me pull them up.” Jane says, picking up her phone. A moment later she says “Wow. Did you actually get him off?”

“Yes Mistress. I had to use my hands a bit at first, but it was all mouth at the end.” Alexia gloats. “I swallowed too.”

“Look at you! How did Robert react?” Jane asks happily.

“At first Master was concerned I was going to wear myself out before our big night, but I reassured him. He was also worried you had made me do it, but once I reassured him he was fine. He definitely enjoyed the big finish.” Alexia said. “He gave me a hug and a kiss on the forehead at the end. We haven’t discussed whether you are ok with him showing real affection for us. I really like you both, and I don’t want to cross a line.”

“If you truly like him, you are free to show it. You’ve built a lot of trust with me already, and I’m sure that will continue. Don’t play with him though, he’s a sweet guy, if you show him affection, and then begin to withhold it, it will be a problem for all of us.” Jane says. “I’m putting my faith in you.”

“Yes Mistress. I would never hurt you or the Master intentionally, I promise. I haven’t checked on Lucia yet, I just wanted to see your reaction to the photos first.” Alexia says.

“Off you go then.” Jane says. “If there is something you think we can do as a bit of a pick me up for her, let me know. I know there is no magic bullet to fix this situation, but I would like her to be happy, for all of our sakes.”

Alexia went off to find Lucia. She found her scrubbing the tub in the downstairs bathroom. “I don’t think they actually use this tub.” Alexia says.

“I know. It needs to be cleaned though, and I need to stay busy.” Lucia responds quietly, and then stops for a moment, and continues talking in a sad tone. “I talked to Robert earlier. He says they won’t force me, but there is no way they aren’t going to let me stay here forever as their maid. You could clean it in your free time, if you aren’t working.”

“What exactly did he say?” Alexia asks

“He said he isn’t a rapist, he wouldn’t force me into anything, and if the government tried to force the issue, it would be my choice, not his.” Lucia tries to remember the conversation. “But that’s not a real choice. Of course if I have to choose between letting Robert screw me and being taken to a camp, or give to some rando who is going to hurt me, of course I’m going to stay here with you and make the best of it. I just wish it didn’t have to be this way.”

“It is what it is Lucia.” Alexia replies. “We can’t change most of it, but if you can accept that we live here now, with a Master and Mistress who are some of the best people we could have hoped to end up with, you can start to improve your situation. I know you are scared, and still hoping this is going to change somehow, but it’s not going to. No one is going to save us, except Robert and Jane, who have already done everything they can. They could have claimed two girls, chained them up in the spare room, and been raping them 24x7 since, but instead they spent their two free picks on us, based purely on my word that we would make it work.”

“And I think Robert is telling the truth, he wouldn’t ever force you. Hell, every time I come near him he asks me if I’m sure I’m ok with this situation.” Alexia continues.

“What exactly are you doing with him?” Lucia asks, blushing a bit. “I obviously heard something last night, but I ran away before I saw anything.”

“He isn’t screwing me, if that’s what you are asking.” Alexia says. “And he isn’t doing anything that I didn’t agree to, or even ask for.”

“Wait, you two aren’t having sex?” Lucia says. “You made a big deal about consenting yesterday. I just assumed he dragged you down the hall to have his way with you after I got in the bath.”

“Robert isn’t like that.” Alexia says. “He sent me to talk to Jane, and after they were both sure that I was sure, she sent me up to have a little fun time with him. I’ll spare you the details, but he knows what he is doing. And umm ... I didn’t just consent to Robert. I consented to serve Jane as well.”

“Wait, is Jane a lesbian or something?” Lucia asks, looking very confused.

“No, she isn’t a lesbian.” Alexia laughs. “She’s bi, at least I think she is. I haven’t done anything with her yet, but I think that’s coming tonight.”

“TMI. I don’t need to know about that.” Lucia squeals, and Alexia laughs. A moment later something clicks in Lucia’s head, and she says “Wait, are you bi?”

“I think so. I’ve never been with a woman before, but I do find them pretty, and there is just something about Mistress Jane that gets me going.” Alexia says.

“Enough, enough. I don’t need to know the details, I shouldn’t have asked.” Lucia says, laughing a bit, and then her voice gets a bit quieter. “Do you think they expect me to do things with Jane?”

“No, I talked to her about that when I asked to serve her. She isn’t expecting any other concubines to be bi.” Alexia reassures her. “She will probably want to be in the same room sometimes, but I don’t think she will touch you if you don’t ask her to. She likes to tell me what to do with Master Robert, and she will probably want to do that with the other concubines too.”

“Ok, good.” Lucia says, looking a little relieved. “I mean, girls are pretty, but I don’t think I’m prepared to do something like ... that ... with one.”

“Not something you have to worry about.” Alexia says. “I know you aren’t ready just yet, but get to know Robert a bit. He’s a sweet guy, and if you do consent to him, he will treat you well. And unless you want to ask them to send you to a different house, he’s the option you’ve got if you want to be more than the maid.”

“I don’t want to leave you.” Lucia responds quickly. “And I don’t want to go to strangers.”

“How about this?” Alexia begins. “Why don’t you eat breakfast with Robert every day, and then take him lunch, and sit with him a bit then if he isn’t busy. If you get to know him, making the jump will be easier. And if you get to know him, and don’t like him, then we will know we need to figure something else out.”

“I can do that.” Lucia says. “I should probably start lunch for everyone soon anyhow.” She slowly stands up, taking off her cleaning gloves, and begins rinsing the tub.

“I’ll go check with Robert and Jane to see what they want. Meet you in the kitchen.” Alexia responds, leaving the room.

Alexia went in first to Jane, and then to Robert to report the progress she had made with Lucia. Jane just gave her a good job, and a little smile, but Robert had more to say. “She doesn’t need to sleep with me. She really can just stay here if she wants.”

“I know that Master. But that isn’t going to keep her happy. Her options are to consent, and try to find happiness, or feel like an outsider until the government forces our hand, or she becomes so miserable she does something stupid, like run away. I know her better than anyone. I wouldn’t suggest she consent if I didn’t think it was the best thing for her.” Alexia explains. “Now, what can she make you for lunch?”

Robert didn’t have any more meetings that afternoon, so he decided to block off some time to eat lunch downstairs with the cousins. As he came downstairs, he saw Lucia loading up a tray he didn’t even know they owned with food. “Hello Lucia, I thought I would eat down here today.”

“Yes Master. I’ll serve you in a moment, I’m just going to take this to Mistress Jane.” Lucia says, sounding far better than earlier.

“I’ll get the door to her office for you.” He replied. “Is she expecting you?”

“Yes Master.” Lucia replies, picking up the tray.

Robert leads the way to Jane’s office, opening the door before saying “Ladies first”

“Thank you Master. I’m not a lady though, I’m a concubine.” Lucia sounds, flushing a bit, but keeping her tone even.

“To those outside you may just be a concubine, but to me, you will always be a lady.” Robert says.

Lucia simultaneously blushes and looks a bit guilty, before continuing onto Jane’s desk. “Here is your lunch Mistress. Please let me know if there is anything you would like changed for next time.”

“Thank you Lucia.” Jane says, and smiles at her “Enjoy your lunch with Robert.”

As Lucia heads out the door, Robert comes up to Jane and kisses her on the forehead. “I love you.” he says.

“I love you too. Now go be yourself, and let that girl fall in love with you.” Jane replies.

Robert comes back to the breakfast table and sees Alexia helping Lucia by making drinks for the three of them. “Take a seat master, we will be there in a moment.” She says.

Robert sits, and the cousins eventually come over, serving first him, and then themselves.

Alexia decided to take the lead with the conversation, asking Robert various questions about himself, telling him stories about Lucia and herself, and then began to ask him about future plans. Eventually Lucia spoke up “Master, Alexia tells me you aren’t sleeping with her.”

“That’s right. We don’t need anyone getting pregnant right now, with the uncertainty about detainment of children in the future. When we get more clarity, we can make a decision about that together.” Robert replies, a bit warily.

“So if Alexia never wants to sleep with you, you will be ok with that?” Lucia asks.

“Yes. And don’t worry, there are plenty of other things we can do without risking pregnancy.” Alexia cuts in. “I hear that anal doesn’t deserve it’s bad reputation,” teasing her cousin with a smirk.

“Alexia!” Lucia squeals, blushing and covering her face. “You wouldn’t really let him do that.”

“Let him? I was thinking of begging him for it.” Alexia smirks.

“Alexia, please don’t torture your cousin.” Robert chides her. Turning to Lucia, he continues “Neither Jane nor I have said anything about that to Alexia. I think she is just getting your goat.”

Lucia removes her hands, and looks at Alexia, who nods. “Someone had the lighten the mood a bit, with you going into full interrogator mode.”

“I’m not trying to interrogate, I’m just trying to understand what he gets out of this. He could bend me over the table and rape me right now. Why not just do it?” Lucia asks.

Robert inhales to answer, but Alexia beats him to it. “Because he is a good man. I know I’ve always told you to be careful around men, but I may have overdone it a bit. Not every man wants to take advantage of you. There are still a few gentlemen left in the world, and we lucked into one.”

“There are those reasons, and that would be enough to stop me from that treating you that way, but there is also the practical aspect of it. If I raped you today, what stops you from murdering me tomorrow? Or hurting Jane? or yourself? Or running away?” Robert asks

“I didn’t think of that.” Lucia says. “And I don’t mean to imply you are a bad man. I’ve never had a boyfriend, and most of what I know about them is from watching them treat Alexia badly when I was younger.” She shakes her head a bit. “I’ll try to do better.”

“All I ask is that you not be afraid of me. I won’t touch you without your permission. If you gave me your consent right now, I’d still want you to talk to Alexia, and then Jane, to make be absolutely certain you were sure. I just want you to feel safe in my home, so that everyone can be comfortable, and this can feel like a home instead of a prison.” Robert says.

“Yes Master.” Lucia says.

“You don’t have to constantly Yes Master me.” Robert says. “If you disagree with me, you can tell me, as long as we are at home, and we don’t have guests.”

“Thank you Master.” Lucia says. “I understand.”

“I have an idea” Alexia says. “I noticed you have a lot of books, and Lucia loves reading. Maybe you two could read the same thing, and have a little book club.”

“I’d love that.” Robert says. “I have a few good ideas if you are open to it.”

Lucia smiles for the first time in quite some time. “I do miss reading already. I would read in between chores at the apartment.”

“Why don’t we go pick our first book, and then I’ll get back to work.” Robert says, standing up.

Alexia watches the two head up the stairs, before going to Jane’s office to give her the latest update. As she finishes, Jane says “That was a great idea. Do you know what specific books she liked the most? Robert would probably like to get a few for her.”