I was exhausted, but there was no solace to be found. I either had to place the weight painfully on my shoulders (not just painful but excruciating wh...re it stretched the recently branded skin on my back), or keep my legs engaged to keep the weight off. Nothing happened for an indeterminate amount of time. Then I began to be aware of air currents that suggested people were walking past me. I scowled in shame. I was naked, exposed, and anyone could see the evidence of my punishment and branding.. " Then let's go."The three of us stood in front of those very doors. Michael opened one up and stepped through. I held it open and waited for Renée to go first. She went through and nothing seemed to stop her, so I followed.I wasn't sure what I was expecting when I went in. Renée stood there and held her hand out for me. I took it and we followed Michael. He looked shocked that Renée got in. I thought it was something that could wait for us to discuss later.The room looked like a roomy office. " Ya I do have a few friends, but they are all taller than you." I paledas I knew I would have to buy most of it myself. "We can get some of themore problematic items from my friend." Okay then I will order the rest on the net." Nope you don't know your sizes so you will have to go try it all on."It was even worse, but, but, I could do this."Alright shit." Go and get the suit and all the accessories, but you'll need a list.I'll call my friend for the harder to get stuff. When do you need. Her points were valid, as I had betrayed her trust and not only lied to her, but also had sex outside of our relationship, with a man, no less.My explanation about it being a past relationship and that I needed something and didn’t know what, as well as being slightly seduced and caught up in the moment, didn’t hold water, and even I felt silly saying it.It was well into the early morning hours before we decided on a parley for the time being. It was made clear by Kate that she would have.