Chapter 4 An Escape
Blair didn't believe for one moment that all Michael wanted was dinner but she felt like escaping and more than once Michael had offered that. Right now, he was the only person she had. Even Serena was back with Dan despite their parents' issues. So she only seemed to call when it was convenient for her.
A final glance in the mirror at her navy a-line dress that emphasized her delicate curves, and she was ready to sell her soul. Just another wrong guy to add to the list anyway. He messaged her to let her know he was downstairs. So she grabbed her clutch and sneaked out before Eleanor and Cyrus could ask her where she was off to.
"You look breathtaking Blair" he gazed at her admiringly. She flicked her wrist at him.
"Spare me the lame romantic movie moment Michael. Where are we going?" he smiled at her obnoxiousness knowing very well it was just an act. He could see how innocent she was under it all and that's why he wanted her. That childlike insecurity made her that much more beautiful. Money couldn't buy such innocence.
He took her to the Chateaux for dinner and lavished her with the best. She barely seemed to care though. That was until they were leaving and they passed a group outside.
"Blair!?" Nate, Dan and Serena sang in unison. Chuck and his twins also looked shocked.
"Guys, hi, this is Michael my mum's assistant stylist." She lied so easily. "he's in town from the office in France so we've taken him out for the night but Mum and Cyrus decided to head home early. So… we have to go. His flight leaves early. Bye!"
Before anyone else got a word in she grabbed Michaels hand and jumped into his car. They all watched as Michael waved to them and Blair sank into her seat.
"Blair, wait…" Serena tried to no avail to get her best friends attention. Dan put his hand on Serena's shoulder and shook his head. "Well, that was only slightly weird." Everyone just nodded in agreement. Chuck was clearly angry. "We're outa here" he grumbled and practically pulled the twins in the opposite direction.
In the car Michael had decided that if she was going to lie about him then he would use it to his advantage. "Lets go somewhere relaxing." She looked at him and nodded. Just looking at Chuck for that brief moment had thrown her again. With him on her mind she directed Michael to the bar she had once asked Chuck to meet her at.
"You call this relaxing?" Michael practically shouted as she pulled him into the club. But he followed her willingly. A couple drinks later and she did indeed seem to be relaxing. As long as she kept taking them, he knew he would be happy to keep buying her the cocktails.
If Blair had known how strong these particular cocktails were perhaps she would have stopped after the third one.