Chapter 3

Derrick pov

I followed in behind her and shut the door smiling to myself at how cute she was thinking about getting my floor dirty. I decided that she should shower since she is feeling bad about it.

"The bathroom is through the door on the left side of the bed." I said and she jumped a little. I must have startled her from her thoughts. "Go get cleaned up I want you clean and out in 15 minutes."

I heard her mumble "Yes Master" before she went quickly into the bathroom. After a few seconds when I didn't hear anything I walked in to see her staring at the shower. Of course she'd never used one before. I turned it on for her and made sure that it wasn't too hot. I didn't want her to be scolded.

I removed her collar and once she stepped in I left and shut the bathroom door.

I found a short black dress that goes just above the knee for her to wear and I ordered her some food from the kitchen. All pets have their own menu here.

I don't live with family but I open my house to business partners passing through for meetings with their pets. I made a mental note that I had 3 meetings this afternoon with my best clients.

The shower stopped and seconds later my new pet stood in the doorway in a towel. Her head down and wet hair stuck to her face and shoulders.

I sat on the bed and watched her standing there shaking a little. "Come here and stand between my legs." I ordered softly and she hurried over and stood between my legs her head still down and small drops of water landed on my legs.

"Lift your arms." I removed her towel as she lifted her arms and I could see very dark bruises surrounding her very prominent ribs. She had such small breasts too. They looked as if they'd fit perfectly into my hand.

I smirked to myself and slightly shook my head clear of thoughts thoughts. It's still too soon and I need her to settle into her new home before I go too fast. I grabbed the dress and slipped it over her body.

She was so skinny that it went a bit longer than intended but she just needed fattening up a bit first. Especially since I planned on her surviving the first year.

I picked up her collar and put it back around her neck but not too tightly before I picked up the towel and I ordered her to turn around and sit on the floor which she did instantly and I grabbed the towel and began to dry her hair.

There was a knock at the door and I pressed a button on a remote in my pocket to open it for the kitchen slave to bring in the food. I barely gave him a nod as he set up the food tray and left silently with a bow.

Once I'd finished drying Mia's hair I brushed it with a wired comb and tied it back for her. I stood up from the bed and stepped around her to get the small table that she'd be eating at and I heard her make a small noise.

"Errm... thank you Master." She said quietly and I looked back to see her still on her knees messing with the hem on her dress and her face was slightly flushed.

If any other pet had spoken without being told to I'd have punished them into next week but I don't know what it is about her that's just very adorable. "You're welcome my little pet. Come over here on all fours."

I wanted to see just how much of an obedient pet she would be and watched as she crawled over to me and then sat back on her heels with her hands on her knees. I instructed her to get comfortable as I grabbed the table from the side of the room.

It wasn't much but it was very low only a foot from the ground so she could eat her food from there. I know she is accustomed to eating from a bowl but I like to treat my pets with a bit of class. Not too much that they start to get backchatty or feel as if they are equal but enough that they at least feel a bit more special than they would at the pet shop.

I walked over to my desk where the food tray had been placed and I took the meal I had prepared for her. It was on a cheap plate and she had standard metal cutlery but compared to what she had before she looked as if I'd given her crystal and gold.

"This will be your plate from now on and you will use cutlery to eat with. I don't want food to get all over my carpet or make you messy." I explained as I showed her how to use the fork and spoon since she'd never used them before.

I could see her biting her bottom lip slightly and I asked her what was wrong.

"What is this food Master?" She asked and then her eyes went wide. "Not that I'm not grateful for it Master I've just never seen it before."

I chuckled. "It's OK to ask questions I'm not going to get mad at you for not knowing something. I would rather you ask for me to tell you than you be unsure on something and mess up." I gave her a small head pat. "This is beef, carrots and cabbage. It will help you to gain a bit more weight so you are healthy and it will increase your red blood cells. I'm sure you'd like it."

I went over to my desk and sat down watching as Mia slowly lifted a piece of beef to her mouth and I saw her eyes go wide and she smiled as she ate more of it. She seemed weary of the carrots but seemed to enjoy them. I could tell she was not a fan of the cabbage at all but she still ate it all pulling a face here and there as she did.

Once she was done I went back over to her to get her plate to leave on the tray outside the door. I gave her another small head pat and I noticed how she leaned in a bit when I did. I made a note in my head that she enjoys head pats.

Even though it was only late afternoon I could see she was getting tired and I had meetings to get to so I showed her over to her new cage. It was next to my bed and was padded on the inside with small cushions for her head and a blanket. I watched her eyes widen at the sight and I chuckled slightly.

"I'm going to go do some work and while I'm gone you are to remain in your cage unless you need the bathroom. I won't be locking it as I'm trusting you. You are allowed to go to sleep while I'm out and I'll wake you when I'm back." I held the cafe door open for her and she crawled in and got comfortable on padded mattress. It was a big enough cage for her to properly stretch out in so she didn't need to be curled up and she could sit up in it as well.

I shut the cafe door but didn't lock it as I heard a small yawn leave her mouth. I watched as she curled up under her new blanket and fell asleep almost instantly. I watched her sleep for a few minutes before I left for my meetings.

She is going to be such a great pet.

New and updated version 4/10/21