“No, I got it, Father. I’ll get on it now. And Father?”
“What is it, Inés?”
“I could tell you were miserable,” she said. “I’m one hundred percent behind what you did.”
My heart went soft for her. “Inés, that means a lot to me. Thank you for your help.”
She disconnected the call. I went back to the desk and thanked the woman, then made my way over to the computer station where half a dozen computers were all empty. Probably due to the time of day. With such beautiful weather, mothers and kids were most likely at the beach.
I sat down and paid my dues for an hour’s worth of WIFI time. I logged into my email account for the church when my phone pinged with a text.
Ethan: I’m on a break. Any trouble today?
Me: A lot but I think my Dom personality came out
Ethan: I’m glad you stayed strong
An email came in from Inés.
Me: I’m in the middle of something. Have to go. But may I come to you? I’m nervous to be at the hotel. I’ll bring supper
Ethan: Yes, but I’ll get supper. Do you like wine?
Me: Yes, red or white is fine
Me: What time should I get there?
Ethan: Five thirty. I’ll order takeout
Me: I understand why you said I shouldn’t depend on you for support, but it’s been a rough day. It would help for you to call me Babbo. Please
Ethan: I can’t wait to see you Babbo. Be safe and I’ll hold you all night. Bring a change of clothes if you want to stay
Me: Are you sure?
Ethan: Yes, Babbo. Very sure
Me: Thank you, Ethan
I purposely didn’t call him baby at the end because I wanted him to know that I was speaking as Jude and not his babbo. Even without having done my research yet, I could already tell how complicated it might get being in a D/s relationship unless there were defined guidelines.
And then I caught sight of Inés’ email and opened it.
Father Jude,
The Bishop will meet with you tonight at 6 PM at his home. What should I tell him?
Best,
Inés
I emailed her back immediately.
Inés,
Tell the Bishop, yes, and thank you. You’re an angel.
I debated if I should sign off Father Jude but that didn’t seem appropriate. However, neither did plain Jude with Inés. In the end, I sent the email as was. Next, I sent a text to Ethan, sorry that I had to bother him at work
