It had been months in planning--I had found the
ideal woman who fulfills my every need but I wanted
to make the proposal memorable, meaningful, and
enjoyable.  Dozens of emails had been sent.  Materials
ordered, Goodwill scoured for the right clothes and
scene ingredients.  A few days before the trip, I felt
ready.

Lady Thendara:

We had been talking about getting married ever since
Leather Retreat in June, 2000, but I knew mustang
wasgoing to wait until he was formally unhitched in
late August.  In my mind, I had already decided that
he was probably going to do it at my birthday party on
9/3. This was reinforced by the fact that he would
often shut down his computer when I came into the room
and had admitted he was planning something special for
my birthday party. We had already looked at some
engagement rings in Boulder (attending Thunder in
the Mountains) and I had known he bought the ring
right after we came back, so there were no barriers left
to his proposing to me.

Mustang has a wonderful sense of romance and
theater, so there was no way for me to outguess him.
The birthday party came and went with no proposal, but
it was a wonderful event. Instead, mustang surprised
me
with a unique gift-- magazine entitled "Better
Homes and Dungeons." He was the publisher, editor and
a
contributor. He had included various pieces written
by friends and wrote a beautiful tribute.

At the party, I got a very thorough spanking from
all of my friends and felt very happy and loved.
Still,
there was some part of  me that had really hoped
that this would be the day we would get engaged.  I
felt disappointed. I reassured myself over and over
that I could trust mustang, and if he chose not to
propose on my birthday, he must have something very
special in mind.

On the Thursday following my birthday, mustang, his
foal and I all set out for Philadelphia. Other than
getting started later than we anticipated, all went
smoothly. As we ended up at the rental car company
three hours past our reservation, we were fortunate
to be put in a van rather than the standard car we had
reserved (but for the same price!) This seemed like
a great omen. mustang's sires gave me a very warm
welcome and were thrilled to see their offspring.
The next day we set out for Ds Desires, leaving the
foal behind for the sires to care for. We had
beautiful weather and a very comfortable vehicle. It was a
four-hour drive, but we were happy to have
undistracted time to spend alone together. We ended up
having lunch in Tuxedo, NY.  Mustang made reference to
the location a couple of times but I didn't attach any
meaning to it.

We got to the ranch resort at 4:00 pm and were glad
to unpack our bags and settle into our room. I felt a
strong sense of nervous anticipation. It was clear
he had something planned and was not about to give me
any hints about it. I was very tempted to look in his
bags for a ring or clue but I resisted temptation. I
had come this far and did not want to spoil the
surprise.

mustang found a lovely place for a scene that
evening:  a metal suspension frame located between
some cabins and a lake.  At dusk, with the moon
shining on the lake, I spent about 45 minutes or so
using a
single-tail on his front and back. It was so
peaceful and seemed so close to nature to be
extracting his animal emotions in this setting.

mustang:

As a strained to hold the chains above me, I
listened to the crickets and the whoosh of the
single-tail on my back.  With the anticipation of the
next day's plans, it was hard to fully get into
subspace--I was so excited. Before and after the
scene, I snatched bits of time with the perpetrators
that I had contacted so many times via email before
the trip.
I made sure all the elements were ready-- the
perpetrators would prepare the room at 3PM Saturday,
and take everything from there...

Lady Thendara:

We ran into many old friends from Leather Retreat in
the course of the night; I noticed that a few of
them gave me especially warm hugs and I suspected they
knew something I didn't know. We watched some
beautiful scenes in the dungeons, but didn't play. I
found the cigarette smoke to be very distracting to me
and I was keyed up emotionally all that night. I
recall watching Bob Deegan single-tailing three gorgeous
women-it was quite a sight to behold.  mustang was
especially turned on by the sight of Bob Deegan's wife
in a black leather catsuit.

I had planned to go horseback riding Saturday
morning, but was still pretty tired when I woke up and
was hesitating about going. mustang strongly
encouraged
me to go and I was glad I did. I did a lot of riding
as
a kid and it really brought back old memories. The
smell of the horses and the feel of the leather was
very nice indeed.

It started to rain lightly when we came back and was
pouring by the time I got in the cabin. mustang left
to take a class in Japanese rope and I was alone to
take a nice hot shower and to continue wondering. My
focus for the last couple of weeks had been on the
impending engagement. Patience may be a virtue, but it
sure isn't one of mine!

mustang:

I was getting nervous: the plans called for Lady
Thendara's abduction to happen during the
single-tail class that afternoon, and it started
POURING!  I was worried that even if the class were
held indoors, we wouldn't be able to transport her to
the private room I had specially reserved.  I
nervously tied myself up in the bondage class to help
calm myself down, and then went to help Lori set up
her vending booth...  I knew that handling fetish toys
would be a good way get me distracted.

I met up with Lady Thendara, and we lunched.  The rain
stopped and we went to the ponyplay class.  Now this
was the ideal distraction.  I was put into my harness,
bit and halter and attached to a lunge line.  I was
too distracted to perform perfectly, but the opportunity
to learn the different trot styles and go all out on
the lunge line, get sweaty and just be a pony
reminded me of why I love Lady Thendara so much -- her
willingness to indulge me, whatever the need or
fantasy.

I was tied to the corral while Princess and Aribella
pulled the same cart that I had pulled at Leather
Retreat.  I felt my manhood bulge as I pulled
against my reins.

It was so special being a human pony in a real
riding ring used daily by real horses.  Out the big
metal door was a field filled with real horses.  I
whinnied and snorted, and the real horses snorted,
stared and approached.  I wish I had more time but we
couldn't be late to the single-tail class--if I
didn't get Lady Thendara there on time, the whole plan
might fall apart.  We returned to the room, I put up
my tack, and I showered and got dressed back into
street clothes.

Lady Thendara:

I kept looking for signs in mustang of what he had
planned and was not successful. About an hour into
the single-tail class, I was kissing mustang when I
suddenly felt hands all over me. Before I knew what
was happening, I was hobbled and blindfolded,
something tied around my body. I immediately
recognized the voices of my captors: Mistress
Lalique, Lori, Lady Kis'n, and Her Majesty Susan. I
grinned, knowing the time that I had waited for had
come.

I was forced to walk hobbled, unsure of my
destination. My captors had only met me in the past
year, when most of my public play was topping mustang:
I got the impression they were very amused to make
a Domme be humbled this way.  As I still have a strong
submissive streak in me, I felt very comfortable in
the role.

mustang:

Lady Thendara looked so beautiful being led by four
of the best Dommes anyone could find.  A crop in her
mouth, every step hobbled: she beamed knowing that
she was in for a wonderful ride.

I peeked in the room... the 20 cups of red rose petals
that I had ordered for the scene were already spread
on white sheets layed on the bed and on the sling.
More rose petals were ready for the tub.

Lady Thendara:

Although I was unsure of where I was, I knew I was
being taken inside.  I was led into a bathroom where
a hot, scented bath awaited me and the blindfold was
removed.  Mistress Lalique's slave, slave ann,
attended to my bath and did a lovely job. Each Domme
came in and visited me in turn, showering me with
rose petals. I felt very special indeed. They made it
clear that I had to show that I was properly
submissive
before I could be presented with my new collar.

mustang:

After I was sure that Lady Thendara was in excellent
hands and safe in the tub, I ran out of the private
room back to my own.  I quickly inventoried what
I needed:  Lady Thendara's favorite paddle and
flogger, my bit and bridle, and oh... the ring (which
I had been concealing in a Gingko Biloba box).  I
quickly undressed and unwrapped my suit (that I had brought
so that we could attend a Broadway show the next day
in style) to reveal my tux hidden underneath.  I got
into the tux, and shined up my patent leather shoes.
I grabbed all of my stuff and ran back to the private
room where the scene was well underway.

Lady Thendara:

The blindfold was reapplied and I was led out of the
bath and toweled off by the group before being led
into the main room of a larger cabin. (I later found
out that this was one of the private play areas
supplied by the hosts). I was directed into a sheet
covered sling (still blindfolded) and caressed, kissed
and teased by all of the ladies simultaneously.

 My limbs were bound, and while bunny floggers and
exciters were used on my body, and kisses applied to
my mouth.  I could feel a warm mouth against my
pussy: I knew it must be mustang:  he loves to
practice the alphabet with his tongue!  (Besides, none of the
Dommes would have a slightly rough chin)

I lost track of time.  I was spanked, paddled and
caressed.

After having all of my senses engaged, I was
delivered to mustang, and allowed to remove my
blindfold. I first saw the bed, covered with rose
petals, and then mustang. There were dozens of scented
candles glowing in the room. mustang looked more
handsome wearing his tuxedo than I had ever seen him
before. His gaze held mine for a very long time.

mustang:

I was at a turning point.  I could either end the
scene with the proposal right then, or increase the
dramatic tension.  I couldn't turn down the wonderful
resource that I had--I had to continue the scene--to
stop now and miss letting Lady Thendara experience
the full impact of 4 Dommes (and a slave) would have
been a crime.

Lady Thendara:

I felt my eyes tearing up and then saw that his were
glistening as well. We stared at each other for what
seemed like forever. He finally said "she's not
ready yet" and had the Dommes each give me 40 strokes
(to celebrate my birthday) with the implement of their
choice.  Most of what happened after that was a
blur, although I remember the rules kept changing.
Sometimes I had to say "Thank you, Mistresses," and,
at other times, I had to address the Lady tormentor
directly. Sometimes I had to count, other times not.
There were wonderful whips, paddles and intense
spankings.  My head was spinning by the time I was
delivered back to mustang.

mustang:

It was finally time.  The room was beautiful.  We
were before a white sheeted bed with red rose petals.
Scented candlelight filled the air.  Lady Thendara
was overflowing with scene afterglow.  Both sets of
cheeks were reddened and I was so proud and happy.

There was so much emotion, I could hardly speak the
words.

"Would you marry me?"

"Yes!" Lady Thendara cried.

Lady Thendara:

He knelt on one knee next to me. I wish I could
remember the words exactly, but it was a heady
moment and the memory has blurred. I know he accepted
me as his slave and asked me to be his wife. I
remember pulling myself together enough to say yes and then
bursting into tears.

He had to remind me to look at the ring. I opened
the box and found a beautiful diamond and platinum
ring in a very modern but classic setting. I started to put
it on, and then remembered that wasn't my job.
Blushing, I handed him the ring and was elated to see
it placed on my finger. Hugs and Kleenex all around
until finally we were alone to consummate the
engagement.

We made full use of the room and the equipment
--especially the sling.

He stayed in his tux through dinner and I joined him
wearing a fancy dress. He had also arranged for the
hosts to provide a cake for us and we were wished well
by the entire group at Ds Desires. I was floating on
air all night and the rest of the weekend. It was a
weekend I will never forget, with a man I will never
release.