Ruby gets into her boss's place after an hour at the studio, her friend Corinne had shown up and between dancing they talked. It feels good for her talking to another woman, specially a friend who knows her and her history. Corinne had also met her boss and found him very hot and thinks Ruby should be excited about the prospect of seeing him. She jumps in the shower knowing she needs to start getting ready for the event but isn't overly excited about it. Nothing but stuffed shirts talking about money and the next up and comer, or worse the people who lost their high status. After blow drying her hair and setting her hereditary curls Ruby goes to her room to find a garment bag and a shoe box on her bed.
Unzippering the gray garment bag she finds a very fancy, very unlike her dress that Bill must have picked out for her. Its a rose coloured off the shoulder, sweetheart neckline mini dress with lace overlay and putting it on it fits very much like a snug glove. The shoes with their four inch stiletto heel and simple ankle strap are the same colour as the dress and are her size. She walks down to the living room looking out the big window to look down on the city feeling uncomfortable. Bill joins her in his Azure blue tuxedo, his mouth gaping open at the sight of Ruby in the dress he had picked up for her.
"Incredible." He declares grinning at her. "Are you ready? I have a car waiting."
"As I'll ever be." She replies allowing him to put an arm around her waist and leading her out to the car.
The event space is the penthouse apartment of one of the new not yet condo division one of the ceo's owns. It is decked out with a huge crystal chandelier, antique vases, expensive paintings and the whole nine yards. Tonight it is set up with tables of refreshments, the huge balcony is open for guests and everyone is milling around being served champagne by waiters and waitresses. The last event she attended with Bill, she wore a mostly plain black dress and he left her to her own devices most of the night but this time is different. He keeps her close, within touching distance, introduces her to some of the people at the party and she finds him staring at her throughout the evening.
Later in the evening Bill takes two glasses of champagne before handing one to Ruby and leading her out onto the balcony. He knows as the daughter to the head of the irish mob she knows how to compose herself at events like this. Bill also knows that she hasn't spoken to him since joining the Marines and disappointing him 7 years ago. He knows a lot more about her then she herself even realises, having done a thorough background check on her after she mentioned the name Hennessey. He watches as she stands very close to the railing of the balcony and looks down on the city with her impossibly green eyes.
"The view is spectacular from up here." She comments sipping the champagne and wishing it was her whiskey.
"Mine is better." He remarks as her eyes lock on him and the emotion behind them is impossible to read.
"Does that usually work?" She asks her long lashes framing her gorgeous eyes.
"Usually." He admits sipping his own champagne and stepping closer to her.
"Guess your not dating very intelligent women." She quips and turns back to the view of New York City. Bill places a hand on her chin tilting her head, moving his lips to the point that they are barely brushing hers.
"That is about to change." He whispers and presses his lips firmly against hers and even if the line was cheesy, Ruby finds herself returning the kiss.