Well, tonight was the night: the night of Sesshoumaru's party. The utter dullness that filled the room was no surprise. Most of the persons who attended where in their mid-forties or over. There were only a had full of persons my age or near to that, but there was no sign of Kagura . However, I was still a little disappointed. I had gotten all dressed up for nothing. Not to toot my own horn but I looked smoking hot tonight; like one of those seductresses one would read about in novels.
But that was beside the point. All I was doing was sitting down alone, while sipping a glass of non-alcoholic beverage (I cannot remembered its name). I had no idea where Sesshoumaru was. Most likely talking to his father or one of their clients, while I am here in the company of my own thoughts. I straighten my dress; trying to prevent any wrinkles for forming. I removed a stray group of hair which was obscuring my view.
My hair in loose curls, helped to frame my face. I was wearing a touch of make up: bronze eye shadow, face powder and just a touch of lip-gloss. My attire consisted of: circular bronze rhinestone earrings; multi-faceted, gold chain-link necklaces; stretch, purple satin dress sleeveless and knee-length; bronze, shimmer clutch; and bronze pumps.
Regardless of my effort, my face was hidden behind a mask. One piece of very important information Sesshoumaru had forgot to relay to me: It was a masquerade party.
"To think, all of this is going to waste." Looking down at my outfit
Grrr!!
"When I get a hold of Sesshoumaru, I will give him a huge chunk of my mind."
"You will give me what?"
I turned around to face Sesshoumaru (his voice gave him away). When I looked at him my misery just melted away. I could never stay angry at Sesshoumaru for long. A fact, he knew and manipulated. We stared at each other for a couple of minutes or what you would call if both persons were wearing masks.
"Can I have this dance?"
Sesshoumaru being a gentleman towards me was a kind of surprise. Nodding stiffly, I accepted his hand. It had been a long time since my feet had touched a dance floor. Sesshoumaru pick that up right away. Don't get me wrong, I am not a bad dancer. I was just a little frightened. He put one arm around my waist and gently used the other to hold my hand. Leaning towards my ear he whispered:
"Don't be so tense; loosen up and just follow my lead"
I took deep breathes and willed my body to unwind. I closed my eyes briefly and tried to listen to the music as it began to flow across the room. The selection was a waltz. Just as he said, I followed his lead. He was a great dancer; light on his feet. I closed my eyes once again. This time, allowing the music to control me.
And just like that the number was finished. I had gotten so used to being in his arms. When we parted, a silhouette of emptiness washed over me. He led me back to my table.
"I will be back soon ."
"You are leaving again." "I am starting to that I am just your arm candy"
He took off his mask and lifted mine slight, to momentarily to kiss me. On the cheek that is.
"Yes you are my very forgiving, reliable and gorgeous eye candy"
I quickly looked on the ground, finding my shoes very interesting at that moment in time. in truth, I was blushing like mad. This is the first time Sesshoumaru had ever shown me an act of affection. I was speech less. Looking up I got a glimpse of his face right before he replace his mask. He was smiling. I could no help it. My partially hidden face broke out into a wide grin. I also fixed my mask.
As I watched his retreating form i began to wonder: Was I starting to fall for Sesshoumaru??
