As the party drew to a close Clarisse and Joseph could be seen slowly swaying together as the orchestra played one last song. 'Clarisse, erm well I think it's time we went to bed. What do you think?' He spoke in a hushed tone so only she could hear. He knew it had been a long time since she had been with a man. He was well aware of the fact that Clarisse and Rupert didn't share a bedroom, after all he had been her personal bodyguard for the last quarter of a century. 'I... okay. Let's head upstairs then shall we?' She spoke softly all be it a little hesitantly. Joseph knew she would be nervous about this new aspect to their relationship, hell he was too but he needed to be strong for her. He was always strong for her and that's the way he liked it, her life had been far too stressful and complicated. Joseph liked to do everything he could to make her life easier and tonight would be no exception, he was fully intent on ravishing her and treating her like she deserved.
After saying their fair wells to the few remaining guests Clarisse took his hand and led him to her private quarters. Halfway there he noticed she was shaking slightly. This isn't good, Joseph thought. He expected her to be nervous but she was rapidly becoming a mess. He stopped her round the corner from the corridor which led to her private quarters. She needed to calm down. Taking both of her hands in his he gave them a gentle squeeze of reassurance and kissed her forehead. 'You know we don't have to do anything you're not ready for. I'm happy to wait if that's what you want. I can even sleep in the spare room' She shook her head. 'No I do want this Joe. But it's just that. Erm. Well. I... I...' she sighed in frustration releasing herself from his hands and rubbing her temples . '¿Qué pasa?' She smiled. She couldn't resist him when he spoke to her in his native tongue. 'This isn't the place. Can we continue this conversation in my bedroom?' She pleaded. Just a few more minutes before I have to tell him she thought. She had contemplated not telling him at all but Joseph was no fool, he'd work it out immediately and that would be even more mortifying. No, she had to trust him. There was no option. 'Sure' he replied and they continued to her private quarters together.