Chuck returned from the bar and handed Blair a drink. They both stood there in an awkward silence. Both unsure what to say to the other. Chuck spoke first. "You look stunning tonight." Blair couldn't help but smile. "You don't look too bad yourself Bass." Another awkward silence. "I've heard you got your position back at Bass Industries." "It was one of my father's last wishes. I took it over after I finished college of course. I've heard that you have your own company as well. You've accomplished a lot these last few years." Blair just nodded. She couldn't talk about her foundation with Chuck. She looked around for Serena, and gave her the signal. She couldn't be alone with Chuck anymore. He probably is about to blame her for the limited access to drugs. "Sorry Chuck, but I need to steal Blair away from you." Blair didn't even look back at Chuck. She knew he would still be there staring at her. "Thanks S. It was too awkward. It's like we didn't even know what to say to each other. And then he started to talk about my foundation-" "I know B. You don't have to explain to me. And don't forget it's our foundation now." Serena looked at her friend to her smiling at her. It was still weird to say. Our foundation. It was no longer Blair's foundation, but ours. "How long did it take me to get over Dan. You were there for him during the whole time. And I will be here for you until the day comes that you can look at Chuck and feel nothing." "Thank you S. I suppose since we are the guests-of-honor we should be sociable." The rest of the night flew by. "You ready to go B. It's getting late, and we have that big meeting in the morning." Blair just nodded her head and went to find Lily. Serena gave her mom a hug and kiss along with a promise to come to dinner later in the week; then walked downstairs to wait for Blair. Blair gave Lily a kiss on the cheek and told her what a beautiful party she had thrown them. She was about to step out of the door when she realized that Chuck was standing by her exit. "Goodnight Chuck." "Always a pleasure Waldorf." And Chuck bent over and whispered into Blair's ear, "Palace bar tomorrow night at 8." And with that Chuck was gone.
Blair could still feel Chuck's breath as she laid in bed that night. His words played over and over again in her head. Eight years had past and Chuck still has the same effect on her. He may have matured a little over the years, but he was still the same womanizer that broke her heart. Blair on the other hand is a different person. She kept telling herself that she's a stronger person, and could resist Chuck. Yes, resisting Chuck would be easy.
Serena was nervous in the next morning. She's never attended one of the foundation's business meetings. "S, chill out. It'll be fine." And Blair was right. The meeting went over smoothly. The board loved the idea of Serena being partner and vice president of the foundation. The next week would be easy. The board already found a perfect office building for the New York branch of the foundation. It had an amazing view of the city. Not only was Serena and Blair's offices were next to each other, but there was a conjoining door between the two offices. "So since you have an office over here, does that mean you'll be visiting NY more often B?" Blair just gave Serena a smile. "Of course. I'm starting to realize how much I really do miss NY. And of course you'll visit me more in France. And we'll set you an office over there." Serena couldn't help but give Blair a hug. "Have I told you that you are the best?" Blair couldn't help but giggle. They both stood at the window in Serena's office looking at the city. "I can't help but feel some deja vu with this location." And that's when they both spotted the building across the street. "Bass Industries. Just my luck," Blair whispered.
Serena and Blair arrived home around five exhausted. After they left the new office, a much needed retail therapy was needed. The two girls couldn't help but laugh at the sight of the living room. There were bags everywhere from their shopping. Serena looked at the clock and then at Blair. "Aren't you suppose to be meeting Chuck tonight?" "He's the one who said to meet him, I never agreed to it." "Stop kidding yourself Blair. We both know you are going tonight. So wear something that will make his eyes pop. Don't worry about me. I'm meeting my mom for dinner tonight. Which by the way I'm running late and she's going to kill me." Serena picked up her purse and walked out the door. Blair just sighed and started going through clothes to find the perfect outfit for tonight.
A/N: Sorry about the differt spacing formats in each chapter. I'm having a little bit of trouble with editing the spacing on here. If anyone could help me out that would be great. Don't forget to review. Reviews=happy, which means I'm more motivated to write and there will be more updates. :)