I rang the doorbell and waited. The whole day had been pretty exhausting.
Visiting mother, talking to the doctor, crying my eyes out and trying to find a solution to my problems, was more draining than I had expected.
But I was determined. I was willing to do anything to save her.
Benjamin answered the door and stared at me. His judgy eyes were on full display, and he narrowed them at me.
"I guess you're back for another lesson." He said.
"Yes." I replied. I wasn't in the mood for his shit today.
"Come in then. Mr Blackwood will be here soon." Benjamin said.
I followed him inside. He took me to the living room where I had the first lesson with Mr Blackwood. I sat down on the sofa and waited. My hands trembled from exhaustion.
A few minutes later, I heard Mr Blackwood voice. He was walking down the stairs. My eyes quickly found him and locked onto his form.
He was wearing a grey suit and black tie. He looked more handsome than ever.
My breathing hitched. I couldn't stop staring at him. My mind was reeling.
I stood up immediately, a little too excited to see him.
But that excitement faded when I saw a woman beside him.
She was tall and beautiful, with long blonde hair. She wore a pair of jean shorts and a tight t-shirt that exposed her cleavage.
Her breasts bounced slightly as she moved beside Blackwood and she seemed to giggle every now and then.
"I hope you learnt a lot from our session today, Miss Alice?" He asked as he escorted her to the front door.
"Yes Master." the woman replied and I couldn't help but feel jealous.
Where were they coming from? Was it the bedroom?
What did they do there?
Did he fuck her?
Hearing her call him 'Master' didn't make it any better.
I hated seeing him so close to another woman. It made me sick.
Why did I even care?
Why did the thought of them together bother me so much?
I felt the urge to cry, but forced myself not to.
Maybe it was all the stress… Nothing more… right?
I wasn't insanely attracted to him.
Was I? Fuck!
Mr Blackwood nodded and turned towards me. He had the same stoic expression as usual.
"Here for another lesson, Miss Zoe?" He asked.
"Yes, Master." My voice shook as I replied.
"Good."
Mr Blackwood looked at me curiously and then glanced at Alice.
"Thank you, Alice." He said, giving her a hug and a pat on the shoulder.
"You're welcome, Master." She said, smiling at him.
She had such a pretty smile. And perfect white teeth.
She looked at me briefly, before heading towards the door.
"See you soon, Mr Blackwood." She waved.
"You too, Alice." He said and closed the door behind her.
He turned around and looked at me.
"Now then, Miss Zoe. Let's get started, shall we?"
My heart sank.
How could he act so casual? Didn't he notice how much seeing them together affected me?
Blackwood walked closer to me. He stood right in front of me, and I could feel his breath against my neck.
I could smell his cologne.
It was different from before. It was stronger, and it sent shivers down my spine.
"Are you alright? You seem exhausted, Miss Zoe. Are you sure you're ready for this lesson?" He asked, seeming worried.
"Yes, frankly, I still need to learn more." I stated.
Last night was a success but I still needed a lot of work to do, even more now that I have to work ten times harder for my mother's hospital bills.
"Hmm. How did last night go. Was it good?" He asked, looking only at my lips as he ran his fingers through my thick black hair, sending multiple waves of shiver to my bones. Having him this close made my knee go weak.
I swear there was something about Mr Blackwood, something that I couldn't stop. Something that made me want to submit to him. And I didn't understand it.
"Yes it was very good." I said, biting my lip and smiling at him, wondering why I felt so excited just to be in his mere presence.
His previous lesson had sure done a lot for me, not only did it make me a better dancer but it also made me feel so confident about myself… and the money I had made last night was the best part.
But Marge warning rang in my ears.
"Don't fuck Master!"
I shook my head, trying not to think much about anything. My mum's illness was enough for me.
"So Miss Zoe… tell me about last night?" He asked, before sitting on one of the chairs and motioning me to speak.
"I-It was good. The men there loved me, it felt good to be desired so much." I tell him, trying to keep a strong composure. His gaze alone was making me wet.
This man had the sex appeal of a Greek god, and I was sure he knew it.
His mere voice made me fumble and it took every bit of me to stay strong.
"Hmmm, that's great to know." He smiled.
His smile was so sincere that I almost melted.
"You see, you're a goddess Zoe. You could make any man fall at his feet if you wanted to but you keep holding yourself back." He stood up and walked closer to me.
"Dancing on that stage makes you in control and you own all of those men's hearts. But the stage doesn't give you that confidence. So that's what I want to teach you today. I want you to learn how to seduce, how to be confident and how to not hold yourself back." He whispered into my ear as his fingers trailed my spine, making me shiver from his touch.
I sighed as his touch gave me goosebumps. His warm breath was sending tingles all over my skin and his words were making my heart pound rapidly in my chest.
"You are not going to get what you truly want if you keep holding yourself back."
He whispered in my ear so sensually that I try so hard to stifle back my moan.
"What do you want Zoe?" He asks.
"I-I- I don't know." I stuttered.
A gasp escaped my lips as he wrapped his hand around my neck and leaned closer to me.
"Tell me what you want."
His hot breath brushed against my neck.
I felt so vulnerable and helpless, completely under his control.
"What is it you really want, Zoe?" He asks again, I feel him inhaling my skin like it was some kind of drug he needed.
"Master--" I managed to say in-between breaths, trembling at his touch.
"Talk to me Zoe. What do you desire?" He asks again, this time his voice hardening.
"You!" I spoke, before realizing the words that left my lips.
He was the only thing clouding my thoughts, the one thing I desired right now. I wanted him.
"That wasn't so hard now… Was it Miss Zoe?" He asked, before letting out a chuckle.
"But you see Miss Zoe, you can't have me. No one can. I hope you understand. It's my fourth rule. Never fall in love with me. I'm your teacher and you are my student. Nothing more than that. You got it?" He said.
I swallowed and nodded. I was a fool to have said that.
Fuck!
What's wrong with you Zoe? I thought.
I should be focusing on the lesson… making money and not daydreaming about fucking Mr Blackwood.
"Now, strip off your clothes. We are about to begin our second lesson now." He ordered, crossing his hands above his chest.
I nodded and began to slowly undress.
I had a feeling that today's lesson wasn't going to be as easy as the last one.