here tonight and see you in the morning. I’m only sixty-five. Not that old yet.”
Johnny smiled at Aubrey; the man was like a father to him. He didn’t understand his kink, but he didn’t judge and for that, Johnny was grateful.
Johnny got in the door and used the coat check for his fleece-lined long suede coat, scarf, hat and gloves. If he had to wait for Aubrey, he didn’t want to freeze.
The front desk was busy with quite a number of the early diners. When it was his turn he asked for Master Caden. The boy hurriedly got on the house phone. “Masato is here to see you, Sir. Yes, you’ve reserved a large table in the Dom’s dining room, yes, Sir. I see the reservation. Do you want a pillow for Masato? Yes Sir, I’ll do as you ask.”
“What’s your name?” Masato asked the head waiter.
“My name is Luke. Master Caden asks that you wait in the dining room for him. He’ll be down in a minute.”
Masato nodded his head. “Thank you, Luke, I’ll wait for Master Caden to order.”
Luke asked him to please sit at the banquette, not on a cushion per Master Caden’s orders. Johnny wondered what was in store for him tonight.
He watched as Caden came rushing to the dining room in his grey leathers and Masato smiled. Then he thought about the money and his face shuttered. Johnny presented himself to Caden. Caden took him by the hands and brought him up to eye level. “Sit at the banquette with me. I want your company tonight.”
“Should I eat, Sir?” Johnny asked, knowing that a bulging stomach was not the way to start a scene.
“We’ll eat something light and we’ll come down later for something more substantial. I’ve ordered some Caesar salad.” Caden smiled brightly at Masato.
Masato whispered, “Okay.”
“I hear you had your first experience with the sub club yesterday. I hope they didn’t pester you too much. My brother can be a bit possessive. Would you like some iced tea or water?”
“Water please.” The waiter brought out a large bowl of salad and tossed it in front of them. He served first Caden, then Masato. A pitcher appeared and their water glasses were filled.
Johnny said, “Jim’s trained them well.”
“I see that. I inquired, and he rarely has trouble with the kitchen. They all adore him, and I’m the new scary guy.” Caden smirked. “Eat more of the salad.”
Johnny obediently began to eat more until he finished his plate. As he ate, he sipped on his water.
“That’s good. Finish up and we’ll talk a while before we go upstairs.” Caden looked at the beauty before him. He couldn’t wait to touch him, to make those ass cheeks and back red with his cat. His cock was at full attention.
“You were kidnapped by the sub club yesterday, I hear.” Caden tried again, watching for Masato’s reaction.
“They were lovely to me. I think we could all become friends,” Masato said in a quiet voice.
“Watch out for them, they can make life very interesting.” Caden took a sip of his own water.
Masato laughed. “They were very nice. Although I do see what you mean.”
“You know that the only opinions that matter here are mine and yours.” Caden pulled him closer on the banquette.
“I have my opinion, Sir. The subs only reinforced what I already knew,” Masato said sadly.
“And what is that, baby?” Caden kissed the side of his mouth.
“It doesn’t matter, Sir. Can we go upstairs?” Masato sat up straighter.
“Anxious for my cat?” Caden gave Masato a last sip of water.
“Anxious for you, Sir.”
Caden laughed out loud and pulled Masato up and into his arms. “I’m carrying you up to Room One so that there is no mistake as to where you’re going and who you’re going with.” With Masato in his arms he headed to the elevator, the second floor and Room One.
Caden had set up Room One earlier that afternoon. His gym bag with his cat o’ nine tails and flogger was on the floor. As soon as Caden set Masato down, Caden gave a one word command,
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