A switching in the Woods

"Susie, we might make it to the mall by the time we're 80 at this rate," Melody complained from the back seat.

Susan rolled her eyes at her soon to be sister-in-law's whining. This was the first time she had done anything alone with Melody and Judy, her mother-in-law to be. The three of them hadn't really had a chance to get to know each other so David, her fiance had suggested a girl's day out. Movies, shopping, etc. Although she was nervous, Susan knew she had to spend time with them so they could at least be friends and hopefully a family eventually.

"C'mon, punch it Susie," Melody cajoled again.

"Sorry Mel, you know how your brother is about driving," Susan replied, with a slight blush.

"Oh, for heaven's sake, he'll never have to know. And besides, what's he going to do about it if he does find out?"

The blush on Susan's cheeks deepened as she thought of what her fiance would, indeed, do if he caught her speeding. The whipping he'd given her with his leather belt had kept her from sitting comfortably for about 3 days. But then...She was sure neither of the other women would rat her out. And, she did want to have a good time, and listening to Melody whine about her driving did not qualify as a good time in Susan's book. What the hell? she thought, and punched the accelerator.

"Yes! This is more like it!" Mel whooped as they sped down the highway. Susan laughed at her enthusiasm and gave the car a little more gas.

The three women enjoyed the rest of their day, shopping, crying together at a sappy "chick-flick" and Susan felt she did a rather good job of tolerating the other two women's playful teasing as she picked out lingerie for her upcoming honeymoon. When they returned home, David was pleased to see his wife-to-be getting along so well with his mother and sister.

"Hey there beautiful," he called, swinging her into his arms and waltzing her around the kitchen.

Susan grinned up at him adoringly. "Hey yourself, handsome!" she replied, giggling.

David stopped and wrapped his arms around her waist from behind and rested his chin on her hair. "Did you all enjoy your day? You have enough bags to clothe a third world country," he teased. Susan jabbed him lightly with her elbow but he just grinned at his mother and sister.

"We had a blast!" Melody replied happily. "And oh man, your woman can drive! I mean, at first I didn't think we were ever going to get there, but when she finally put her mind to it, we practically flew there!"

Susan's breath caught in her throat and she felt David's arms tighten around her waist. As Melody jabbered on, she wished desperately that the woman would shut up. But the damage had already been done. Susan knew she was in serious trouble.

"Mom, Mel, if you'll excuse us, Susan and I are going to take a walk. We'll back in a while." David began walking away and gave Susan's arm a tug to indicate that she should follow him. But Susan stayed where she was.

"You know baby, I'm kinda tired...I'm not really in the mood for a walk," she boldly informed him.

David narrowed his eyes at her. He knew that she was thinking there wasn't any way for him to force her to come with him, at least not without alerting his family and giving away their lifestyle.

"Susan Marie." Susan winced at the use of her middle name, that meant he was seriously displeased with her behavior and her bottom would pay the price later. "Would you like to explain what happens when you disobey the rules of our house?" David watched with satisfaction as her eyes widened in surprise. After a few moments, she shook her head slowly in response. "Then I suggest you follow me. Now." With that, David turned and walked out the door.

"Susan, what on earth is he talking about?" Judy asked, bewildered.

Afraid that if she spoke, she'd reveal more than she wanted to, Susan simply shook her head and followed her fiance out the door.

David had stopped just outside the door to wait for her. "Good choice," he said curtly as she fell into step beside him. They walked in silence for awhile as David led the way into the woods that surrounded his parent's property. After a few minutes he stopped and led Susan to a large oak tree in the middle of a clearing.

"Nose to the bark, hands behind your back. Don't move young lady, you're in enough trouble as it is," he ordered. Susan obeyed quickly, pressing her nose to the rough tree bark. Ten minutest later, David appeared beside her again.

"Drop your pants and your panties," he commanded. Susan stood up straight and slowly pushed her pants and underwear to the ground. When she stood again, she looked at David and noticed for the first time that he was holding several switches in his hand. Her stomach dropped. He'd never switched her before and the mere threat of a switch was enough to make her behave for weeks at a time. She lifted tearful eyes to his face, but made no attempt to talk him out of using them on her.

David could see the slight fear in her eyes. She knew that this was serious and he hoped this was something he'd never have to repeat. "Lean forward and place your palms flat against the tree." Trembling slightly, Susan positioned herself as he instructed. David braced himself next to her and lay the first switch gently on her bottom. Susan closed her eyes and waited for the first stripe. When it fell, Susan was unprepared for the intense stinging in her backside. She gasped as the switch burned a line of fire into her skin. From that first stripe, David was relentlessly methodical, lay stripe after stripe against her bottom. By the time her bottom was covered with angry red welts, Susan was sobbing, her forehead resting against the tree.

"Susan." David said firmly, but gently. "Susan, look at me baby." After a moment, Susan turned her head to look at him, tears rolling down her cheeks. "If you had come with me without backtalking me, this would be over." Susan's eyes widened and she started to cry harder. "But instead, you chose to make a scene in front of my family which was incredibly disrespectful to me not to mention bratty and insolent on your part. Do you understand why I'm going to punish you again?" he asked. Susan nodded and turned back to the tree.

David sighed. His heart broke a little as he examined her bottom and listened to her soft sobs. But he couldn't tolerate such blatant disregard for his authority, especially publicly. "Susan, step forward with your right leg," he instructed. Confused, Susan looked back at him but obeyed, lunging forward slightly on her right leg. David picked up a new switch and brought it down across the back of her left thigh. Susan let out a short scream at the new assault on fresh skin. She hated having her thighs spanked, worse than anything else. Knowing that this lesson wouldn't soon leave her, David switched his way down her thigh and then back up, a total of about tweny times. He noticed that some of the stripes had caught the inside of her thighs a bit and that walking would be just as uncomfotable as sitting for awhile.

"Switch legs," he ordered sharply, before he could change his mind about finishing her punishment. Weeping now, Susie moved her right leg back to its original position and lunged forward slighlty on her left leg. Moving in a bit closer, David repeated the punishment on her right thigh. When he was finished, he tossed the switches to the side and gathered the sobbing woman into his arms.

"Shh, it's ok baby, it's all over now," he whispered soothingly, stroking her hair and rocking her gently back and forth.

"I-I-I'm s-s-so sor-r-y," Susan sobbed into his chest. All she could think about was the fire in her bottom and thighs and the heaviness in her heart. This man loved her more than anyone else ever had and he had rules to keep her safe. In a vain effort to win the affections of his family, she had blatantly disregarded those rules and her safety. But what she felt the guiltiest about was the fact that she had acted so defiantly when she realized she was about to be punished. Although she didn't enjoy punishment and was often reluctant about preparing for one, she had never been so outright defiant with him.

But as he held her and comforted her, the weight began to lift and her sobs began to quiet. Here was love, in his arms, with her bottom burning and his lips pressed to her hair. With a sigh, she melted into him and let their love envelop her.