Page 78 of Her Sweet Surrender
As Brie walked over to her, the little dog whined but wagged its tail enthusiastically. The old woman clasped her hand and pressed her gift into it.
Brie looked down to see a used pair of socks with daisies on them. It was the first pair she had given to her.
“No matter how bad it gets you can always look at your feet.”
Brie looked up at her questioningly.
The old woman pointed to her own feet. She was wearing the latest socks Brie had given her, a vibrant blue pair with cupcakes on them.
“Come, Chester,” she barked, grabbing her bag of plastic bottles.
Chester looked up at Brie, wagged his tail, and yipped twice before joining the old woman.
Brie stared down at the socks in shock, certain the old woman had no idea that she was the one who had given her the socks in the first place.
This was a random act of kindness…
Tears filled her eyes as she continued to walk, deeply touched by the woman’s generosity.
When she returned home, she showed the socks to Sir.
He chuckled. “So, you’ve finally been caught?”
Brie shook her head, looking at the used socks. “I think she wanted me to have one of her most prized possession, Sir.” She looked up at him in wonder. “Just because she wanted to make me smile.”
Sir took the socks from her, studying them thoughtfully. “You managed to soften a cold heart once again.” He gazed into her eyes, adding, “Well done, babygirl.”
Brie stood on tiptoes to kiss him. “Thank you for helping me understand what she needed.”
Sir handed the socks back to her. “So, what are you going to do with them?”
“I plan to wear them tomorrow on my walk, then I’m putting them in a place of honor for safekeeping.” Looking down at the tattered socks, Brie was overcome with gratefulness, treasuring the old woman’s gift.
The kindness of a stranger truly had untold power.
Lea and Mary insisted on dragging Brie out for some much-needed girl time.
“Sorry, but I’m not in the mood,” she apologized when they showed up at her door.
“Which is why you have no choice,” Lea stated, taking her hand and escorting her outside.
Brie looked back to see Sir standing in the doorway with Hope in his arms, and realized she’d been set up.
Once the three of them were in Mary’s car, Brie asked them, “Now that I’ve been kidnapped, where are you taking me?”
“Our old bar near the Submissive Training Center, where else?” Mary answered.
“Did you forget Brie is pregnant?” Lea chided.
Mary huffed, looking in the rearview mirror at Brie. “You are pretty useless as a friend when you’re pregnant.”
Brie laughed. “Excuse me for being such a burden.”
“You’re no such thing. Mary’s just a twat.”
“I may be a twat, but at least I’m funny.”
It was Lea’s turn to huff. “You wish.”
