The Red Widow Part 3

I’m down in the lobby, are you okay?

Sarah pressed a few buttons on her phone and sent ‘yes’ in reply before entering the lift, and riding it down to the ground floor where she met and embraced her partner. After a long hug, the lady disengaged and said “Don’t ask anything right now, I’ll tell you when we are driving back.” They exited the building and walked over to the parking lot where their vehicle was parked, and they sat down and drove off without a word. As they headed back to the farmhouse, Sarah thought about whether or not she should tell Brian, but she remembered that he understood all about confidentiality anyway.

“I’ll tell you what happened at the end of the tests, as that is the reason why I was delayed.” Sarah recounted the story that the doctor had told her, and then she mentioned the more mundane tests that she had to endure throughout the day.

“Poor Kayla, I must have scared her half to death this morning when I tied her wrists and ankles.” Brian said as he took some grocery bags out of the trunk of the car. “She must have been convinced that I was going to violate her. It’s good that you made her feel better after the ordeal.”

Sarah pressed a button so that the alarm panel was revealed and the correct code could be entered, before the couple entered the house. “I hope that you don’t mind the idea of me going with her tomorrow so that she can see the specialist, but I think that it will help her.”

“I don’t mind at all, I think that you are doing the right thing, after all that’s our job description, to help others. Sometimes, helping someone like this can be just as important as catching the scum of the earth or rescuing people from a burning building.” They walked into the kitchen, and put the shopping items away before entering the living room. “I am curious about how Chloé has suddenly become a Widow. I’m wondering whether or not it was an accident.”

“Perhaps it wasn’t an accident, and that this has happened to Chloé because of an outside agent. After a talk with the Holderness family, I learnt that one manifestation of the Shadow is darkness, and I think that is why I couldn’t see at the moment that I cut my hand on the Sunday night which caused me to become infected with Parlour. Maybe something clouded Chloé’s sight for a second and that is how the needle pierced her skin.” Sarah became thoughtful for a moment “There is also the fact that on the night when everyone was rescued, the Holderness Shadow looked at Chloé and nodded his head. I came to accept my destiny a long time ago, but at the moment it could be unadvisable to mention this to Chloé.”

“I understand, Sarah. Telling Chloé that a ghost might have turned her into a Widow, especially as you are unable to function as one for the time being, may add further troubles to her mind. By the way, I contacted Lucinda and told her that we would be calling her at nine o’clock to have an important talk. I did mention that it would be good news, but I told them that you were busy, and that you would want to tell them first.”

Sarah put her arms around Brian’s neck as she planted a long and tender kiss on his lips. “Thank you, my love. I think that I need to relax before then, but I shall make us something to eat first.”

Brian took Sarah’s hands in his and brought them to his front. “I will see to tonight’s meal, but I will make you comfortable first as my other needs a good rest after today.”

Sarah giggled, as she knew what was meant by ‘making her comfortable’ and she wondered what position she would be placed in. “You are always so kind to me Brian, and that really would help me to relax. Just let me use a moment to get ready.” Sarah went up the stairs in into the bedroom, where she removed her trainers, jogging suit and underwear, and placed them on a chair, along with her watch. “I don’t think that I need this at the moment, so it can stay there.” As she started to walk back out of the room, she caught sight of herself in the full-length mirror and she ran the tips of her fingers over the abdomen. “I’m going to look very different in a few months time, but I don’t think that you will mind, Brian.”

Instead of going back downstairs, she walked into the toilet so that she could have a bathroom break take and a drink out of the bottle of water that was left there just in case she was thirsty or was ill again. A minute later, she made her way downstairs and stood in the middle of the living room, where Brian was waiting with a bag full of pink rope and the pink ball-gag which was a present from Chloé on that fateful week so long ago.

“Open wide, please.” Brian said as he picked up the ball-gag and went behind Sarah, and the lady obliged by opening her jaw as far as she could. The ball was inserted between her lips, and the straps were taken around her head where they were buckled together at the back of her neck, which ensured that the gag was secure.

“Place you hands together in front of you palm to palm.”

The gagged lady did so and her lover used a length of pink rope to wrap and cinch her wrists together, before tying a knot out of reach of Sarah’s enquiring fingernails. It feels so good when you do this to me. A second piece of cord was looped six times around the captive’s elbows, cinched four times and knotted off so that her forearms were parallel. Three more lengths of the pretty rope were used by the man to bind Sarah’s legs below and above the knee, and at the mid-thigh.

You haven’t tied my ankles together yet, I wonder why that is?

If you would like to sit down at the end of the couch, I can finish making you comfortable.” The bound lady walked to the right side of the sofa, and sat down so that the clear space was too her left, and Brian approached her with two more pieces of cord. Her ankles were crossed, and one length was used to wrap and cinch her ankles together in that position, while her hands were brought down to her knees and the second piece bound her wrists to the ropes that were just above her knees which left her arms fixed in position.

If it wasn’t for the fact that I’m nude and in bondage, this would be a very demure and ladylike position. The helpless lady turned her head away from her partner who gave her a sweet little kiss on her left cheek, and she even blushed a little as she sat on the couch.

“You look very sweet and modest like that, Sarah, but you are a Holderness after all. Now you just rest there while I make dinner.” Brian left the living room and the bound woman moaned as she surrendered to the sensuality of the ropes that restrained her limbs.

Sarah had her eyes closed when Brian entered the room, but by the way his movement had changed, she could tell that he was carrying something in both hands, and the smell of food made her stomach rumble. Her eyes opened as he put the tray down on the table, and she couldn’t wait for him to feed her. Her gag was removed, and put on a table before Brian started the very intimate act of feeding his love who always found this to be a most pleasurable experience. After the meal was over, Brian took the items out except for two bottles of water and a pair of glasses so that he didn’t have to go back and forth for any drinks.

When he sat back down on the sofa, her pulled her over onto his lap, and spent the remaining time kissing and cuddling Sarah until it was nine o’clock, which meant that it was time for the telephone call to England.

It seemed to the bound woman that time had passed by at too great a speed as the clock over the mantelpiece chimed nine, and Sarah was put back on her original position on the couch. “I will use the speaker system on the phone, as it will be easier than to try and place the handset to your ear.” Brain said as he pressed the speed dial button for Lucinda’s number, and the phone rang for several seconds before it was answered at the other end.

“Good evening, Lucinda Holderness here. How may I help you?”

“Hi Lucinda, it’s Sarah.”

“Good evening Lucinda, Brian here.”

“Well, how are you both this evening?”

“I’m very well, thank you.” Brian said.

“Well, I’m a bit tied up at the moment.” Sarah said, and she giggled a little after the comment.

“You are such a scandalous member of the family, Sarah.” Lucinda said, with a tone that indicated that this was not serious. “Now, what is this news that you want to tell me? Desmond is next to me and we both want to hear it.”

“Are you both sitting down?” Sarah said “It is good news, but you may want to sit down first.”

“We are already seated.” Desmond said “We are curious about the news.”

“Okay, there’s no way to say this but the direct way.” Sarah took a deep breath “There are going to be two new additions to the family.”

There was silence at the other end of the line for a few seconds until Lucinda replied. “How- How did this happen?”

This was probably not the precise line to say in front of Brian who decided to lighten the moment. “Well, first you have a mummy and daddy, and they love each other very much.”

There was deep laughter on the handset and then another response. “Oh Lucinda, you fell for that one.”

“Okay Brian, I meant how did it happen between you two, given your genetic alterations?”

“I think that we have been compatible, but it’s just not happened until now.” Brian said “Anyway, Sarah is no longer on active duty for obvious reasons.”

“You mentioned two new additions to the family, if I remember the line has only had a single female.” Desmond said “It seems as if things have changed. Is it twin girls?”

Sarah smiled “One will be a girl, but the other is going to be a boy.”

“My, things really have changed.” Desmond said “Have you given any thought about what names you are going to give them?”

“It’s okay, Sarah.” Brian said “I’m okay with any names that you will give them.”

“Well, names have just sprung into my mind, now that you mention it.” She paused before mentioning them to the listening group.

There was another silence, but a few seconds later Lucinda answered “They are good names, and I can’t think of anyone who would disapprove of them.”

“We would be honoured if you use those names.” Desmond said.

“Well Sarah, I agree with them, so they are good names for our children.” Brian almost seemed to blush as he moved on the sofa. “I know that this is a little late, so to speak, but is it possible for you to give your blessing to our partnership?”

“You have always had our blessing Brian.” Lucinda said “We also understand if you wish to keep your situation the same, given the past.”

“Actually, I think that things have changed for the better after Sarah came to the Manor, so there’s something that I want to do, and I would like you two to listen to this as well. Sarah, do I have your permission to gag you for a few minutes?” Brian picked up the ball-gag.

“You will always get permission from me. I don’t know why you would wish to do so right now, but go ahead.” Sarah opened her mouth wide, and a moment later the ball was in her mouth and the straps were tight against her face as they were buckled together at the back of her neck.

“I needed to gag you so that you can think clearly, no objections, no distracting comments.” Brian said as he stood in front of her.

You want me to think clearly, clearly about what? Sarah watched in surprise as Brain placed his hands over hers and knelt on his right knee. Surely you can’t be thinking about-.

“Sarah, I know that we have not been with each other that long, but we were bonded together in a most unique way since we first met. Now, I know about your family history, but I believe that this has changed and the situation is no longer the threat that it once was. Even if it was, I would still take the risk.”

You are, you are going to, even though you know what it could mean?

“Sarah Holderness, will you marry me and allow me the honour of being your husband?”

It seemed as if a thousand thoughts ran through Sarah’s mind at once. There’s been a curse on my line for generations, do you know the risk that you are taking? But is there a risk, has it just been bad luck? The last marriage like this was before the Titanic, and my step-grandfather doesn’t count in this respect. Anyway, things are different and maybe there has been no curse after all, and we’ve just been unlucky. Even if it was going to happen, you would rather have a year with me, than a lifetime alone, and I feel the same way about you.

“YEPH! YEPH!” Sarah screamed through her gag as she nodded her head that much that she caused herself to become light headed.

“You have made me the happiest person on earth, and I am a very lucky man. I will take your family name instead of my own.” Brian said as he reached inside his right pocket and pulled out a small jewellery box.

“There’s no need to go that far.” Lucinda said “I think that Desmond and I would be happy with the surname Holderness-Carter and Sarah would probably be as well.”

Holderness-Carter would be wonderful, Brian, I don’t want you throwing your name away for my sake. Sarah nodded her head again and emitted her approval through her gag, as Brian opened the box and revealed a silver ring in which was set large oval pink sapphire. He took the ring out of the box and held it close to her eye, so that she could see the flaw which consisted of two triangles with touched at the apex.

It’s a Widow ring, just like my brooch. How on earth did you find it? You must have looked around for some time. She smiled as she looked as her husband-to-be, and she looked at the ring in the hope of him explaining about where he found it.

“I looked everywhere for this.” He said “I went through every major jewellery store, and I noticed a shop down one alley which sold rings. I explained what I was looking for and the owner brought out a tray with rings that had flawed gemstones. He discovered that they are quite popular, especially ones with stars in.” The ring was taken down to Sarah’s left hand, she lifted her ring finger and the ring fitted perfectly, with the fiancée’s cheeks blushing a little.

 “Is it possible you to send us a photograph of the bride to be wearing her ring, Brian?” Lucinda asked. “I think that Desmond and I would like to see it. Just send the image to my smart phone.”

At this, Sarah looked worried and shook her head, as she felt that she was not in a fit state to be photographed. I’m bound, gagged and in the nude. If you take my picture, they’ll see me naked.

Brian leaned toward the telephone. “Sarah is a little unwilling and compromised at the moment. Maybe I should take a photograph later.”

Lucinda’s voice came through the speaker. “Compromised? What do mean by compromised?” There was a pause for a few seconds. “Do you mean that the only item that is being worn by our poor, helpless Sarah is the ring?”

Oh no, Lucinda and Desmond know that I’m both naked and in bondage!

“Yes, I’m afraid so. She’s bound at the ankles, knees, and thighs, her elbows and wrists are bound in front of her, and her wrists are bound to her knees.” Sarah felt her cheeks go red at Brian’s description of her.

“In that case, you can easily take a photograph while still preserving her modesty. You can send us one of her clothed in the morning.” Lucinda said “You can consider it a family request.”

I can’t believe that you have virtually ordered Brian to do this, and you’re going to see just what I look like. The helpless girl struggled against her bonds but this proved to be useless as her partner raised his phone, and she blushed crimson with her head turned to the right as he took several pictures of her in her present situation.

“Don’t worry, Sarah.” Brian said as he sent the images. “There was nothing showing.”

There may be nothing showing, but anyone seeing these images will know that I’m completely naked.

“That ring looks very good on you, Sarah, and you look so shy and coy as a helpless damsel.” Lucinda said “Brian, was she being shy when you took the images?”

“Yes, Sarah is being very shy about it.”

“That’s incredible! The great Pink Widow, the woman who will let complete strangers strip her, tie her up and paw her in the name of helping others, goes all bashful because someone sees her in basic nude bondage?” Lucinda almost seemed to have a touch of laughter in her voice.

You’re teasing me, this is a way of getting your own back after what happened at the manor when I had to perform the rescue mission. It’s not only a release of tension, but in a way I’ve shown you that I am very human inside.

“Don’t worry, Sarah only those that I can trust will ever see these images.” Lucinda said “Anyway, there is a lot to discuss but that can wait for a week. Just put everything out of your minds until next Monday, as we can get a few things started at this end.”

“I think that we should end the call now, and let you relax for the rest of the evening.” Desmond said “Goodbye for now, and we’ll speak with you soon.”

The call was ended, Sarah was pulled back onto Brian’s lap and she was given gentle cuddles and kisses until it was time for them to retire for the evening, so she was released by her partner who carried her up the stairs so that they could get a good night’s sleep...