After the long flight and a meeting that last the whole afternoon, Shadow looked dead. He sat in his office and casually took out his phone every now and then, while listening to Tails report his schedule. Just as he was about to lock his phone, a message had come in. He clicked it, it was an alert saying that 'To the End of Time' filming had been completed. He saw there was going to be a celebratory banquet at the hotel not too far from where his company was. He stared at the message for a few moments before lifting his head. He nodded to Tails after hearing the report. Tails had been working for him for many years now, so he was well in sync with his boss's personality. Trying to get around whatever he could feel Shadow now having in mind, he asked, "Shadow, there are a few hours before the plane leaves. Do you want to eat here in the city or at the air port?"
Shadow smirked a bit, "In the city."
Shadow and Tails had finished their meal at the hotel at about eight thirty. Shadow turned to him and told him to go to the car and to wait for him, because there was something he needed to do first. Tails nodded at him. As soon as Tails was out of sight, Shadow made a bee line for the elevator.
As part of the crew, Amy was naturally at the dinner. The minute she reached the city, she had bathed, changed clothes, done her hair, and applied light make up before rushing to the hotel. Despite being prepared ahead of time, Amy was still late for the dinner. When she walked in, the director was already on the stage, addressing the crowd and expressing his gratitude. Since everyone was focused on that, no one noticed Amy come in late. She looked around the crowd for a while before making a beeline for her manager, a small rabbit named Cream.
After the directors speech, the dinner began. Since it was a banquet, socializing and alcohol were customary. Although Amy wasn't an A lister in the industry, she still had a pretty face, perfect figure, and a good personality. Her hair was long and to her lower back, and her eyes a beautiful emerald green. She fit in perfectly.
By the time she got done greeting everyone in the banquet, she was starving. She pulled Cream to the buffet area, and filled her plate before sitting near a random window. She and Cream exchanged small talk, and after a few bites, the originally loud and excited banquet hall fell suddenly silent.
Amy lifted her head in curiosity as she continued to munch on her food. She followed the direction of the crowd's gaze, and that's when she saw Shadow.
The memory from three months ago came back into her mind. She remembered the way Shadow pinned her to their bathroom while after she had climbed into his bed.
"Amy Rose, are you trying to play with me?"
Amy had tightened her hold on her utensil, and her heart pounded. He must still be very upset with her if he hadn't contacted her in months. She sighed, admitting to herself that is also partly her fault. She had been hiding from him, but despite her efforts, she still ended up running into him tonight.
He was dressed in a well fitted black suit. His tall and trim features were shown off. The bright lights in the hall fell on his face, and his facial features become observable: sharp nose bridge, thin lips, strong brows, dazzling...
The entertainment industry was saturated with good looking people. One could easily pick out an entertainer that would stand out in the crowd. However, Shadow was not just that. He was charismatic, easily making him the center of attention wherever he went. That's why silence fell on the room the minute he walked in. The director was the first to come back to his senses, as he stood and went to greet Shadow, offering him a glass of wine, "Mr. Shadow..."
The atmosphere heated up and everyone went back to how they were before he walked in. Many people jumped up and went to greet him. Shadow however strolled towards the seating area as though no one was speaking to him. Even though it was just a short walk, he was still able to capture everyone's attention.
The director held onto the wine glass, fawning over Shadow with a smile on his face.
Amy was still eating in the seating area. When she was still a good distance away from him with the crowd shielding her, she could look at him. But now he was making his way over to that area, and she couldn't bring herself to lift up her head. She remained motionless in her seat, no longer moving her fork in her food. He was getting closer.
"Mr. Shadow, why didn't you inform us that you were coming? I could have gotten someone to escort you." When the director spoke, Amy could feel Shadow walking right towards her. She tightened the grip on her fork and her back straightened. She tried to focus on her plate of food, as her chewing slowed. Cream gave her a weird look, wondering what was going on with her friend. When Amy finally thought Shadow had walked past her, she let out a sigh of relief. But then she heard something, and that was when she realized...
Shadow had sat down in a chair right behind her.
