Danny stepped out of the Taxi first before opening Alice's door and helping her step out. She gracefully swung her legs round and stood up out of the taxi allowing her red maxi dress to rest delicately on the floor.
"You Look Gorgeous tonight darling."
Alice blushed before slipping her hand in his.
"Thanks...you brush up rather well yourself." She giggled nudging him playfully.
They walked in through the Reception before being led into the grand hall. Danny squeezed Alice's hand gently as she looked amazed at the enormous and intricately decorated hall. There were a hundred people at least all chatting, laughing and drinking.
A Few had stalls up others had Boards and posters, others had laptops and projectors. Danny and Alice strolled around the exhibitions in awe of all the conservation work going on. Just as they turned the Corner Danny caught sight of a Lizard rehabilitation survey.
"Ooooh! Can i go and check it out! Please!"
"Yes...but don't think that means we're getting any..."
"Oh but..."
"no buts...i hate Lizards! You know i do! Slimy Scaley...hissy..."
"Beautiful, colourful...awe inspiring..."
"just go!" Alice giggled as he made his way over to the small board.
Alice took a seat on one of the many chairs dotted around the area. She placed her back on the table and Danny's jacket on the back of one of the other chairs.
"Excuse me?"
She turned around to a gentleman, a little older than Danny stood behind her. She did a double take as she, only for a moment, swore she recognised him. After minutes of staring at him...she realised she should probably answer...
"Oh..hey." She replied slightly taken aback.
"Erm...is this seat taken?"
"Well..it will be in a minute...but you're welcome to join the table?"
"Oh! Great thanks..." He replied sitting the other side of the table.
The two sat in an awkward silence until he sat forward placing the handful of brochures on the table.
"You're Scottish?" he asked.
"yea."
"Cool... so your first time here too?"
Alice smiled sympathetically.
"Nooo...i Live here with my husband."
"Oh! Right...erm you have a game reserve?"
"Aye...Leopards Den...about an hour or so from here...near Brazzaville...Jo'burg...Pretoria and the like."
"Oh! I know the one! Yes your erm...your Lion breeding and elephant rehabilitation programs were a great success!"
"You know them?"
"Yes! I saw the presentation about 10 minutes ago! Great work!"
Alice blushed slightly.
"Erm...thanks!"
"I'm Michael." He said holding out his hand.
Alice took his hand staring at him intently.
She did know him.
And she knew exactly where from.
"Wow...er..." She replied.
"You ok?"
"Yea...yea..erm Michael! Sorry...I'm Alice..."
"Trevanion! Yes i know."
"Cool...er...listen...i'm gunna find out where my husband's got too...back in a bit!" She said excusing herself swiftly.