to see a familiar, friendly face. But seeing him only intensified my confusion. "Manu! So good to see you! What are you doing here?"
Manu smiled kindly. "Today is the beginning of some training for you."
I frowned. "More training? I have been trained to death! To do a lot of nothing," I grumbled petulantly.
Manu grinned and patted my cheek gently. "There there, Gita. You will understand so much over time, and why all these things are so important, alright? Trust me. Please. As I told you, I brought you here, and I will watch you, and keep you safe," Manu promised softly.
My frown deepened hearing his promises since I hadn't laid eyes on him even once in a week. It seemed hard to believe he was really watching me.
Manu's face became serious. "Now, let us begin. Gita, some of this may be… Uncomfortable for you. Just try and remember, it is important. And it is only uncomfortable because it is new. But soon, it will be extraordinarily pleasant for you. Please rise," Manu said.
I began to tremble slightly, consumed by an odd feeling as I deftly jumped to my feet.
"Thank you," Manu said. "Now please, disrobe."
My cheeks flamed with instant heat. Take off my clothes? In front of Manu, a brother to me? But slowly, I did as I was told until I stood there naked before him, and shivered as the air licked my skin. By instinct I wanted to use my hands and arms to cover myself, but I sensed that I should leave my hands dangling at my sides. Manu inspected me with no expression on his face, as though he were sizing up a product for sale.
"OK," Manu continued. "Gita, today I am going to prepare you for some things you may expect when Shekhar summons you. How you are to behave. And how you are to respond to him. Again, I know this is all very new to you, so please, remember… Don't be afraid."
Every time he said not to be afraid, I trembled more.
"Sometimes, I will come for you, and I will take you to the part of the house where Shekhar lives, to his bed chambers. He will expect you to be displayed in a certain manner when he enters the bedroom. So that is what we will work on first."
I was beginning to hate the mention of that name. I couldn't imagine why on Earth we were talking about me going into his bedroom when I would not even know him if I passed him on the street. However, it was apparently protocol in this strange world, and I did trust my friend.
"There are specific positions to be used, and you may select the one that suits you at the time, unless you are told otherwise. The first thing you will always do is disrobe in Shekhar's room."
Complaint burned in the back of my throat and tears sprung to my eyes. But I said nothing.
Manu got down on the floor on his knees. "For this first position, you will want to make sure you keep your back to the door. Please do as I do."
Hesitantly, I joined Manu on the floor, roosting on my knees. At least it wasn't painful, with my knees sinking into the plush carpeting.
"There will be a round rug in front of his door, and that is where you will do this. Now, please lower your face to the floor while keeping your buttocks up."
I stared wild-eyed at Manu, blushing furiously. I wanted to ask questions. I wanted to protest. He waited patiently, prepared to respond to whatever I might say. After a long hesitation, I instead just did what he told me, slowly lowering my face to the floor. As I bent, I could feel myself begin to spread at my center and I knew I was terribly exposed. But Manu did not move to look, only continued to wait for me to comply.
"You may turn your face to the side so that you rest on your cheek. This is meant to be pleasant and comfortable for you." I almost laughed at that comment. Though physically I wasn't terribly uncomfortable, emotionally I was raw. "Now, spread your arms out over your head, your palms flat on the floor, and your fingers spread."
Manu
Manu smiled kindly. "Today is the beginning of some training for you."
I frowned. "More training? I have been trained to death! To do a lot of nothing," I grumbled petulantly.
Manu grinned and patted my cheek gently. "There there, Gita. You will understand so much over time, and why all these things are so important, alright? Trust me. Please. As I told you, I brought you here, and I will watch you, and keep you safe," Manu promised softly.
My frown deepened hearing his promises since I hadn't laid eyes on him even once in a week. It seemed hard to believe he was really watching me.
Manu's face became serious. "Now, let us begin. Gita, some of this may be… Uncomfortable for you. Just try and remember, it is important. And it is only uncomfortable because it is new. But soon, it will be extraordinarily pleasant for you. Please rise," Manu said.
I began to tremble slightly, consumed by an odd feeling as I deftly jumped to my feet.
"Thank you," Manu said. "Now please, disrobe."
My cheeks flamed with instant heat. Take off my clothes? In front of Manu, a brother to me? But slowly, I did as I was told until I stood there naked before him, and shivered as the air licked my skin. By instinct I wanted to use my hands and arms to cover myself, but I sensed that I should leave my hands dangling at my sides. Manu inspected me with no expression on his face, as though he were sizing up a product for sale.
"OK," Manu continued. "Gita, today I am going to prepare you for some things you may expect when Shekhar summons you. How you are to behave. And how you are to respond to him. Again, I know this is all very new to you, so please, remember… Don't be afraid."
Every time he said not to be afraid, I trembled more.
"Sometimes, I will come for you, and I will take you to the part of the house where Shekhar lives, to his bed chambers. He will expect you to be displayed in a certain manner when he enters the bedroom. So that is what we will work on first."
I was beginning to hate the mention of that name. I couldn't imagine why on Earth we were talking about me going into his bedroom when I would not even know him if I passed him on the street. However, it was apparently protocol in this strange world, and I did trust my friend.
"There are specific positions to be used, and you may select the one that suits you at the time, unless you are told otherwise. The first thing you will always do is disrobe in Shekhar's room."
Complaint burned in the back of my throat and tears sprung to my eyes. But I said nothing.
Manu got down on the floor on his knees. "For this first position, you will want to make sure you keep your back to the door. Please do as I do."
Hesitantly, I joined Manu on the floor, roosting on my knees. At least it wasn't painful, with my knees sinking into the plush carpeting.
"There will be a round rug in front of his door, and that is where you will do this. Now, please lower your face to the floor while keeping your buttocks up."
I stared wild-eyed at Manu, blushing furiously. I wanted to ask questions. I wanted to protest. He waited patiently, prepared to respond to whatever I might say. After a long hesitation, I instead just did what he told me, slowly lowering my face to the floor. As I bent, I could feel myself begin to spread at my center and I knew I was terribly exposed. But Manu did not move to look, only continued to wait for me to comply.
"You may turn your face to the side so that you rest on your cheek. This is meant to be pleasant and comfortable for you." I almost laughed at that comment. Though physically I wasn't terribly uncomfortable, emotionally I was raw. "Now, spread your arms out over your head, your palms flat on the floor, and your fingers spread."
Manu
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