Author's Note: Hello again! This is a continuation of my last drabble, "Better". Enjoy :)
John gasped as the cab pulled up to a lavish, enormous mansion. He knew that the Holmes family was well off, but this went far beyond his expectations. Mere moments after walking through the front door, they were greeted by a beautiful older woman wearing a flowing red gown, her dark gray hair pulled up into a loose bun.
"Sherlock!" she said delightedly, embracing him. He hugged her back genuinely.
"Hello, mummy." he replied. The woman then turned to John with a radiant smile.
"And who's your handsome friend?" she asked.
"My boyfriend." Sherlock said. John blushed slightly and stepped forward to introduce himself.
"John Watson. It's lovely to finally meet you, Mrs. Holmes." he said, reaching out his hand for her to shake. However, she pulled him into a hug instead. John chuckled and hugged her back.
"Please, call me Vera." she said releasing him. "Well, I'd love to get more acquainted, but I do have other guests to attend to. We must talk later!"
As Vera Holmes walked away, Sherlock turned to his partner and bowed slightly, offering John his hand.
"John, would you do me the profound honour of accompanying me to the dance floor?"
John laughed and accepted. The smile didn't leave his face the entire time that his love was elegantly sweeping him around the ballroom.
Author's Note: Suggestion for other drabbles and reviews are very much appreciated :D