Unwanted Attention

Part 3

Jane was standing in front of the full-length mirror in her apartment, applying the last of her make up. She admired her trim figure and the beautiful ankle length dark blue dress she wore. It cost her a lot of money to purchase, but it was worth it. She was determined to impress the wonderful Joseph McMahon. She looked at her face, and saw the faded scar on her chin, which she had covered with make up to try and hide it. It was the best she could do so it wouldn't notice much. She frowned and blocked the memory of how it got there. She grabbed her purse and left the apartment, not forgetting to put her small dagger in her bag before she left to go to the McMahon's.

"Nooo", Clarice whined pulling Hannibal by the arm. "Stay, in here with me for a little while longer...please" She started stroking his chest, making his nipples stand to attention. Hannibal smiled but shook his head and stepped out the bath. "No Clarice, as much as I'd love to, we have a guest arriving soon. I am going to get ready and I suggest you do the same."

She watched as he dried his wet, shinny naked body with a towel, admiring his darkly haired groin. "Why, did you invite her in the first place?" Clarice mumbled. "I only like it when it's just the two of us." Hannibal glanced at her. "I invited her Clarice, because we don't want anyone getting to suspicious if no one ever comes here. They might think we are hiding something." He kissed her tenderly on the lips and left the bathroom. Clarice rolled her eyes and shouted, "But we are hiding something, Hannibal. You are Dr Hannibal the Cannibal Lecter, Top Ten Most Wanted Criminal!!"

Hannibal stood in front of the mirror, smiling at the sound of Clarice whining about him not being in the bath with her, and hearing the splashes of the water she was making in the bathroom. He had already put on his black Tuxedo, and was now combing his hair back. "Clarice" he called. "You better hurry up before...." The doorbell rang just then. "To late" Hannibal muttered.

He slowly walked to the door, and opened it. Jane Pullum stepped in and smiled. "Good evening Joseph." She said, and extended her arm. He smiled, and gently took her hand and brought his lips to it. "Good evening Ms Pullum" he said, as he stood straight again. "Please, make your self comfortable" he gestured to the living room and followed her as she entered. He couldn't help but smell her strong perfume, which was affecting his senses. He wrinkled his nose in distaste.

She sat down in an armchair and he sat opposite her. "I hope you found this place easily Ms Pullum?" She was looking around the room, no doubt wondering where his mysterious wife was. She quickly looked at him as he spoke. "Yes, I did thank you. Please, call me Jane, we aren't at work any more Joseph." He smiled at her forwardness. "My apologies, Jane" She licked her lips "That's Ok Joseph. Might I say that you look splendid this evening." He grinned inwardly at her flirtatious gestures. "Zara will be joining us soon, she is just getting ready. She can't wait to meet you, I am sure you will get on greatly." Jane looked down disappointed that he didn't mention her attire, but looked up again quickly before he noticed. They had a long conversation about work and she gave him a lot of compliments, which he didn't return. 'No matter', she thought. 'I will try harder and find new ways to get all his attention on me by the time I leave.' She smiled at herself and carried on with the conversation.

Clarice walked quietly down the stairs in her long dark red dress, Hannibal had brought her. She had her hair tied back and had a little bit of make up on. She could here that Dr Lecter was in full conversation with their guest. Clarice stopped at the bottom of the stairs and listened for a bit at what the women was saying in the next room.

"Joseph, this is splendid wine, much like your self. It's the same colour as your eyes. I really like your eyes, and the way you look at me." Clarice clenched her jaw, and turned slightly red and walked in before Hannibal replied. She saw a women sitting on her couch next to Dr Lecter. The two women looked each other in the eye for a moment, before Jane put her hand on the top of Dr Lecters thigh.

Sorry this chapter took so long, but I will have more up soon. Thanks for all the reviews so far. :)

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