Page 214 of Dirty Discipline, Vol. 2

I opened the door to the house still clinging to a hope that maybe the conversation never came up. That maybe they both had no idea what I did, or rather, didn’t do. As I walked into the kitchen, I saw by the way they both glared at me any hope of a good outcome was lost.

“Neely, I can’t believe you didn’t tell me you and Caine are together!” Coley screamed. I had never seen Coley this mad at me. Her curly hair looked wild around her face. Her green eyes flared with anger.

Caine crossed his arms and stared at me with fury in his eyes. “You told me you were going to tell her. Two weeks ago!” Caine’s voice boomed.

Coley gasped. “Two weeks ago? Two weeks ago! Jesus, Neely, I thought we were friends!” She then turned her anger towards Caine. “And you! You’re my brother for Christ’s sake! Why the fuck have you been keeping this secret?”

I quickly came to Caine’s defense. “It’s not Caine’s fault. I told him I would tell you, and he had assumed I had. I’m so sorry, Coley! I didn’t mean to hurt you by not saying anything. I just—”

Caine interrupted with rage in his voice. “Are you telling me, Neely, you haven’t told any of your friends about us? Are you hiding our relationship like some dirty little secret?”

I shook my head as I looked at the two most important people in my life. They both had such anger directed at me. But what broke my heart was the pain in their eyes.

“I am so sorry, Caine. I love you so much. I have no excuse for not telling Coley.” I turned toward Coley. “Please forgive me, Coley. You are my best friend, and I should have told you.”

Coley looked at Caine and then looked at me. “Do you love my brother?” Coley asked calmly. “Because he just got done telling me he is head over heels in love with you.”

“Yes, yes! I love him more than I have loved anyone. I didn’t know I could feel a love like this. It’s all consuming and I love every minute of it. I guess I was just living in my perfect utopia with Caine, and I chose to be selfish by not sharing it with anyone,” I answered as tears burned the back of my eyes.

Caine walked toward me and pulled me into his arms. He kissed me on my forehead and in a very calm but firm voice said, “I’m going to leave you alone to talk to Coley. You need to fix this. When I get back, you and I are going to have a serious talk.” He pulled away and kissed me gently on the lips. “I love you.”

He grabbed his keys and walked out the door. I felt so relieved that he still loved me, but I felt extremely guilty for hurting him and making him so angry. I looked at Coley who was standing with a stunned look on her face.

“Coley, are you all right?” I asked.

Coley went to the kitchen table to sit down. “You guys really are in love, aren’t you?”

I sat across from her. “Yes.”

“I just don’t understand why you would hide this from me. Did you think I would be mad or disapprove?” Coley asked sadly.

“No, not at all. Honestly, I was nervous telling you and everyone because we all know of Caine’s old-fashioned views. And well, I guess I was embarrassed,” I answered.

“Do you accept his beliefs?” Coley asked.

“Yes, I do. I mean, I think I do. We haven’t had to bring that into the relationship yet, so I don’t really know what to say about it. That’s sort of why I haven’t told anyone. I don’t have the answers to the questions I’m sure everyone will ask.”

“Neely, I understand Domestic Discipline, and I don’t think there is anything wrong with it. In fact, I think it may be a good idea. The couples who practice it are the most loving, attentive couples I know. I would never judge you for accepting my brother and his beliefs.” She reached out and grabbed my hand. “I’m happy for the both of you. I have never seen my brother like this. I’ve never seen him in love. Not the way he loves you.”

“Really?” I asked hopefully.

“Yes, really,” Coley answered.

I stood up and pulled Coley into my arms and hugged her tightly. “I’m so sorry I didn’t tell you sooner. I promise to never keep secrets from you. Do you forgive me?”

Coley squeezed me hard and then pulled away, smiling. “Yes, of course! But you better never hurt my brother,” she warned.

I smiled, feeling relieved. “I would never hurt him, well at least, not on purpose. He must be furious with me. Oh, Coley, it killed me to see him so mad at me. I feel awful.”

“Well, now that you’re living with my brother, I’m sure you’re going to see him angry more than just this once.” Coley paused and sat back down. “He isn’t always the easiest to deal with, you know.”

I shook my head. “Things have been wonderful. I haven’t found a single flaw. I find his dominant behavior really sexy, especially when he gives me his little warning looks.”

“So he really hasn’t spanked you yet, huh?” Coley asked with disbelief.

I blushed and shook my head. Coley and I had always been comfortable talking about anything, but spanking was definitely a new topic.

Coley giggled. “Well, I have a feeling you have one coming tonight.”

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