[Fiction] Paying a Debt With His Clothes

[andrew_b]

He stared blankly at the cards in front of him. There was the money needed to pay this months bills laid out on the table. It was a game of poker he'd try to bluff his way through but this time it was too far.


She sat across from him giving nothing away, for all he knew she could have had a worse hand.


Either way the odds were not in his favour and he looked at the 2 of hearts and 4 of spades in front of him. Then he hear the words that made him and she uttered the words he was hoping not to hear, "Call"............


He had no choice at this stage but do to likewise and laid his cards on the table. She looked at him with a wicked grin and put her hand down. It was a pair of Kings.


Even if he had a better hand it was unlikely he'd of beaten her, there was only one high card also on the table.....another king.


Kate: Better look next time *as she swooped up her winnings*


Harry: But............


Kate: Oh come on, you lost fair and square


Harry: I need that money for bills


Kate: Then you shouldn't have bet it


Harry: I know but I was sure I could get away with bluffing one more time


Kate: Well I guess it's just not your day


Harry: Please I need that money back


Kate: What if I did give it back to you? What's in it for me?


Harry: What do you mean?


Kate: I mean if I'm giving you what I've won, I need to get something in return


Harry: Like what?


Kate: Your clothes


Harry: So you want me to strip for you?


Kate: Yes to start with


Harry: Start with?


Kate: Consider it a deposit


Harry: What else will I have to do to pay off my debt?


Kate: Strip first, then we'll talk


Harry: I'm not sure about this


Kate: Oh come on you told me before you have a fantasy about stripping for a woman.


Harry: Yes but this is different


Kate: Okay fine, I guess you'll have to find another way to pay off your bills then


Harry: Wait, I'll do it


Kate: Okay get cracking


*Kate sits down on her couch ready for the show ahead*


Harry: Okay here goes


*He starts by taking off his t-shirt and figuring it was best to just get it over with, most everything else came off pretty quickly. His shoes and socks went off nice and quick, as well even his jeans. Then standing in just his underwear he got a bit of cold feet*


Kate: What's the matter?


Harry: Just give me a minute


Kate: Oh gwan just one more thing and you're done


Harry: Okay


*And with that he pulls his underwear swifty down his legs and left them with the rest of his clothes*


Kate: Very nice, now pass them over here


Harry: Okay


*He obliges with the command*


Harry: When can I get dressed?


Kate: I'll let you know, I'm keeping these as a trophy though


Harry: A trophy?


Kate: You best get comfortable, you aren't getting dressed till I tell you.


*With that Kate brought Harry's clothes upstairs and locked them in a small wooden box*


Harry: I assume this means I'm sleeping here tonight


Kate: You are welcome to leave if you wish but I'm not giving you anything to cover with


Harry: Where will I sleep?


Kate: I have a guest room


*Harry found it hard to sleep, although it was at that moment that he realised sleeping naked would be quite comfortable. Eventually he dozed off once he had forgotten about the night's events.*

[Dubs]

I like!

One of the first times I've ever read a story.
Good to read because of the spaces inbetween the conversation!

Hopefully this is not the end!

[andrew_b]

Originally Posted by Dubs

I like!

One of the first times I've ever read a story.
Good to read because of the spaces inbetween the conversation!

Hopefully this is not the end!

I'm glad you liked and I do plan on adding some more. The spacing was actually done by accident, I had written it out in Word and copied it over and I decided to just leave it as it was.

I did used to write with much less spacing but I think this makes it easier to read.

[Dubs]

Well, maybe you can use a bit less spacing, but as long as you have some it's great for a quick read!

[andrew_b]

Originally Posted by Dubs

Well, maybe you can use a bit less spacing, but as long as you have some it's great for a quick read!

Ah no I prefer it as it is now. Just a little heads up though. I'll probably write the next part tomorrow and post it but after that it's more than likely going to be about another week before I post the next part after that.

[andrew_b]

*Harry awoke the next morning hoping the events of the night before would just be a memory but soon after Kate joined him in the guest room*


Kate: Good Morning


Harry: Morning


Kate: So are you planning on getting up soon


Harry: Yeah......


Kate: Well come on, chop chop


Harry: I'm still naked........


Kate: I know


Harry: Do you mind waiting for me to get dressed?


Kate: Oh you aren't doing that yet


Harry: But I thought I'd paid off my debt?


Kate: Oh last night was only the start, so come on get up I'm getting hungry


Harry: Oh ok, what's for breakfast?


Kate: I was hoping you would know


Harry: What you mean?


Kate: Your next task is making breakfast


*Harry figured there wasn't much point is wasting anymore time. After all Kate had seen all of him last night. As he pulled the covers clear he seen Kate's face light up a bit. She clearly was enjoying every minute. The thing that struck him next was the chilly morning air. Another reminder of how exposed he was. It may have been the middle of summer but they living in the UK so it was still a bit cold that particular morning.


Harry proceeded on going downstairs, he entered the kitchen and was greeted by the cold tiles under his feet. The constant reminders kept coming and it took him time to get heated up.*


Harry: So what are you in the mood of?


Kate: I don't know, what did you have in mind?


Harry: I can only really do scrambled eggs and toast


Kate: Then why ask?


Harry: Just being polite


Kate: I hope you know that it won't mean I'll let you get dressed earlier but thank you all the same.


*Harry stood making their breakfast as Kate continued with her eyes fixed on him. He was trying to be careful of splash back from the pan. The sounds of the morning were beginning to make an appearance. Birds chirping, wind blowing and the men collecting the bins. He began to think that this wasn't so bad but then he looked at Kate. For some reason the look she gave him made him feel less comfortable.*


Harry: Almost done


Kate: Great, I'm starving


Harry: Hope you enjoy


Kate: I'm sure I will, Oh I was wondering could you take in my bins for me?


Harry: Kate I can't do that


Kate: Why not?


Harry: I'm naked


Kate: Well Harry it wasn't really a question, after you have your breakfast I want you to go do it


*They sat down for their first meal of the day but Harry had lost his appetite. He kept wondering if Kate was really serious about bringing the bins in. It was broad daylight, anyone could pass by and see him. As they finished their meal and naturally Harry did the washing up. He had gotten up and started doing it without being told hoping that Kate would be kind to him.*


Kate: Thanks Harry, I probably would have asked anyway.


Harry: It's no problem


Kate: Looks like my bins have been emptied and all


Harry: Kate please don't make me do it


Kate: Oh come on, it'll only take you a few minutes


Harry: I know but I'm scared


Kate: Of what?


Harry: Being seen


Kate: Listen, I have some ideas of how I want you to pay off this debt but if you aren't interested, you can go home now. Although I'm not allowing you to go home clothed. Trust me it'll be easier for you to just do what you're told


Harry: Okay


*There was a sound of resignation in Harry's voice. He knew Kate held all the cards and he'd just have to go along with what she said. It was time to just grin and bear it.


He went to the door intending on carrying out his next task but standing at the door, he couldn't bring himself to opening it*


Kate: Am I going to have to do it?


*Harry nodded*


Kate: Okay fine, look don't worry it will be over before you know it.


*Kate opened the door and with it more fear grew in Harry's heart. The driveway leading out wasn't really that long but felt like an unending path to his eyes. He could see the bins at the end though and decided to focus on them. As he creeped his way out his nerves didn't ease. Using Kate's car as cover as he went. It was still so cold as well but that wasn't his main concern. The path below him wasn't terribly smooth and occasionally a stone would job into his foot. It wasn't really painful but in barefeet, it wasn't exactly comfortable. He reached the end of the path and reached out for one of Kate's bins. His hands were shaking and made it difficult to grasp the handle. As he looked around, he seen no one.


The walk back to Kate's house wasn't quite as bad but he knew he'd have to do this round trip once more. He tried his best to get through as quick as he could.*


Kate: Hey careful, don't scratch my car


*Harry then slowed as he passed Kate's car, it was agony as he was making good progress. He reached the end and sat the bin in her side entrance and turned to face the task again. This morning seemed surprisely quiet. He assessed the task again and decided that speed was of the essence. This time he didn't bothered cowering behind Kate's car, as he got braver strolling down the path the fears he had took a backseat for a moment. Only a moment grant you. As his hand reached the second bin something told him to take another look around. Then horror struck, he seen a jogger coming down the road. It was at this time it probably would have been better for Harry to just hurry up and bring the bin in but he just stood there. The jogger past with a rather bemused look on her face, didn't happen to mention anything about Harry's state of undress. It took him another moment to get over the shock and then Kate called out to him.*


Kate: Come on get moving, unless you like people seeing you


Harry: Sorry, just give me a minute


That then brought Harry back to reality and then got on with what he needed to get done. This was certainly the most stressed he'd been taking the bins in. This time passing Kate's car once again he hid for cover and put it with the other bin in the side entrance.*


Kate: It's done now, come on get inside you look cold


Harry: I'm bloody freezing


*As he entered the house it was then he grew to appreciate central heating. He was shaking, although it's not sure whether that was from the cold or the whole ordeal taking it's toll.*


Kate: God you'll need to buck up, I have more things planned for you


Harry: I hope they won't be as hard as that


Kate: I cannot guarantee that. I need to get my money's worth


Harry: Since my bills won't pay themselves, I'll have to oblige.


Kate: Indeed you will.

[Dubs]

I like where this is going!

You made me laugh a few times with that!


Some negative critique goes towards phrases like:
"Harry: Since my bills won't pay themselves, I'll have to oblige."
Which seems very dry and out of a bad play from school. Noone would ever say that. Maybe let the narrator say it, then it looks more natural.

But I wouldn't be able to do it better. Well done!

Looking forward to the next one!

[andrew_b]

Originally Posted by Dubs

I like where this is going!

You made me laugh a few times with that!


Some negative critique goes towards phrases like:
"Harry: Since my bills won't pay themselves, I'll have to oblige."
Which seems very dry and out of a bad play from school. Noone would ever say that. Maybe let the narrator say it, then it looks more natural.

But I wouldn't be able to do it better. Well done!

Looking forward to the next one!

I try to make it fun when I can, I'm glad you got a laugh out of it.

Also in reply to your critique, I understand what you are saying but I'm kind of going for that kind of style. It's supposed to be based in England so I'm trying to throw in the odd phrase to give it that kind of feel.

I think that once it's only every now and then it's not a problem. Although people are entitled to their opinion.

[BIGTENCountry12]

Not a bad start, can't wait to read what next for harry

[andrew_b]

Originally Posted by BIGTENCountry12

Not a bad start, can't wait to read what next for harry

Thanks, although sadly I'll be busy for a bit. So I probably won't be able to write more till Friday week.

[HHHobo]

I sympathize with Harry. I was once in a similar situation. It was very embarrassing and humiliating. The worst part was when my girl had a bunch of her friends over.

[andrew_b]

Originally Posted by HHHobo

I sympathize with Harry. I was once in a similar situation. It was very embarrassing and humiliating. The worst part was when my girl had a bunch of her friends over.

Okay you need to elaborate. Sounds very fun.

[Demon Thief]

I wonder what else she has in store for him?

[andrew_b]

Harry: So what's next?


Kate: That's all for now, how about we just watch some tv?


Harry: Sure


*They sat in Kate's sitting room watching the usual morning television. Harry's heart was still jumping from his ordeal with the bins, he just hoped that that would be the worst of it and it would be over soon. After about an hour Kate got up to get ready to go out.*


Harry: Where are you going?


Kate: I'm going into work


Harry: Oh right yes, fair enough


Kate: You can come if you want


Harry: Since I'm doubting you'll let me get dressed. I think it's best I stay here


Kate: Aww that's a shame, the girls at the office would have loved to see you


Harry: I'm sure they would, is there anything you want me to do while you're gone?


Kate: You could give the kitchen a bit of clean if you don't mind and if anyone comes to the door just tell them I'm at work.


Harry: Um Kate?


Kate: Yes?


Harry: You don't really want me to answer the door, do you?


Kate: Of course I do


Harry: I don't think I can, I mean getting the bins was hard enough.


Kate: I suggest you get used to it. This isn't ending yet and more planned for you


*With that Kate heading off to work, leaving Harry a little stunned and worried. She said that she has more planned, he thought maybe she was just looking for a cheap thrill out of this but it seems she wants to drag it out as much as she can. All he could do is go along with it and hope it would end soon. That was unless he could find his clothes.......*


Harry: Where could she have put them


*He had started cleaning the kitchen but this thought was on his mind. For all he knew she could have left them out in the open. He decided to do a bit of investigating. Knowing that they were probably in Kate's room he started there. Although straight away he realised they weren't anywhere obvious. He checked all around her bed, in her drawers, anywhere he could think of. Then he thought he'd take a quick look in her wardrobe. As he opened the doors, a wall of coat and jackets covered his view. It would be hard to see anything past them but then he looked below. There was a bit of space underneath the coats where Kate would leave her shoes but they seemed to be oddly piled. He moved some of them clear to find an old wooden box and figured there was no harm in trying to find out if his clothes were in there. At the top of the box there was a lock but with a touchscreen. He swiped it left to right and it said "password". It wasn't something he wanted to see but thought he'd have a go anyway. He tried a few times with guesses that he thought Kate would use but then she came up on screen.*


Kate: Thought you could just take your clothes back could you?


*Harry stood there a little shocked and speechless*


Kate: It's very rude looking through my things. There no point trying to open this box. It's now been locked so you can't guess anymore. Also a text has been sent to my phone so I know that you've been trying to get in. This is a pre-recorded message, so I don't where I'm gone but I'm sure when I get back I will deal with you appropriately.


*With that the screen went blank. Harry desperately tried to swipe the screen again but it wouldn't work. He would just have to wait till Kate got home and hope either she didn't get the message or she'd have mercy on him. It was going to be a long day. The best thing for him to do was to get the kitchen as clean as possible and wait for her to come home. It also occurred to him that he'd been asked to answer the room and thought came rushing back to him when he heard the bell ringing. He panicked and just waited in the kitchen until whoever it was went away. The only way she could know if there was anyone at the door or not was if he told her. He just decided not to, things were already bad enough.*

[andrew_b]

*After a few hours Kate returned home and she seemed to be in a good mood. Harry tried his best to be chatty, hoping that maybe lots of conversation would mean Kate wouldn't have remembered what happened earlier. This was assuming she even got the text.*


Harry: How was your day?


Kate: Great thanks


Harry: You seem in a good mood


Kate: I am, just had a good day


Harry: Oh right, was a good day in the office so?


Kate: Not really. I'm just in a good mood in general.


Harry: Ah ok


*They headed into the kitchen and Kate marveled at Harry's handy work.*


Kate: Wow this is fantastic, for a guy you aren't a bad cleaner


Harry: Thank you


Kate: How about we just sit and watch some tv for a bit, I'm quite tired after work


Harry: Okay


*They sat down to watch the evenings television and Harry began to relax a bit. He figured since she hadn't mentioned anything, that she must not have gotten the message. Kate most of this time on her phone but this wasn't unusual. She was a very social person and like any woman spent quite a good amount of time chatting to her friends. After an hour or so though she put the phone and looked at Harry.*


Kate: Come upstairs, there's something I want to show you


Harry: What is it?


Kate: Just come and you will find out soon.


*The pair of them headed up to Kate's room. On his way, Harry had all sorts of thoughts running through his brain. He wondered if he had put everything back in place and whether the door was even a little bit open before he went in. It didn't seem to matter because she didn't say anything about things being out of place.*


Kate: Okay this what I wanted to show you


Harry: A bow tie?


Kate: Yes


Harry: Why did you want to show me this?


Kate: Because I want you to wear it


Harry: Okay no problem but why?


Kate: Well you see I got a text on my phone today......


Harry: Oh


Kate: Now I said I'd find a way to punish you and I couldn't think of anything good


Harry: Oh well I am really sorry, you don't have to punish me. I can make it up to you another way.


Kate: Easy now. I had a conversation with the girls from work and they thought it was so amusing that I had you naked in my house. They also mentioned that we had planned to have a little get together. A girly night in if you will.


Harry: Oh no......


Kate: So I figured, why not combine both. So the idea we came up with was that we would still have our night in but with you as our naked butler, save for a bowtie I might add.


Harry: Please Kate I'm so sorry, anything but that


Kate: Anything? I could just leave you outside. I'm under no obligation to keep you here and I'm not forcing you to stay.


Harry: Okay maybe not that


Kate: So it's settled then, get yourself ready. I'm sure it won't take too long anyway.


Harry: But


Kate: Let me guess cold feet?


Harry: Yeah I don't want them to see me


Kate: Well you better start getting comfortable with the idea cause they'll be here in a few hours. Either that or head home, your choice


Harry: Okay I'll stay


Kate: That's more like it. Okay how about you put some wine in the fridge and lay out some snacks for our guests. I'm going to head upstairs to get ready.


*With that Kate disappeared up to her room. Harry busied himself with getting the refreshments and snacks ready for the evening ahead. It kept him busy but he couldn't shake the thought of what was coming. He just wanted this whole thing to be over and get dressed. It was so stupid of him to make such a stupid but it made so much sense at the time. He was certainly paying for that mistake now.*