As Sara rode away her mind wandered to how one man could be so confident and even turn his back on that group of people. Yes he had Claire and Frank there but they were still out numbered something didn't add up. While she was lost in her thoughts, Frank pulled up to a boutique dress shop and opened her door. "Ma'am we have arrived" Sara looked at Frank "I thought you were taking me home I have to get ready for the banquet tonight." Claire then walked up "everything has been arranged for tonight please come with me."
As Sara followed Claire inside a man in a bright a vibrant suit that seemed to make him glow walked up. He looked at Claire before asking "is this her?" Claire nodded before two women came up to Sara "this way madam" before leading her to a VIP room. "There's a shower in there please hurry we don't have long to do your makeup before the banquet" one of the ladies pointed to a door. After Sara came out of a shower two more women had entered and put Sara in a seat and began working.
After what seemed like an eternity of hair cutting,eye brow plucking and makeup, the colorful man walked in the room. "Is she ready?" The ladies took a step back and let Sara look in the mirror finally. She hardly ever wore makeup or did her hair up, but looking in the mirror the royal blue eye shadow with gold specs made her blue eyes seem to shine even more. The curling of her natural black hair framed her face perfectly. She looked over at the man who handed her a bag before walking away.
As Sara walked out of the dressing room wearing a royal blue dress with gold designs hugged her body perfectly, even the shoes and sapphire jewelry that was perfectly paired made her feel like a princess for the first time. She looked up to see the colorful man with his back talking to someone before handing him a jacket that seemed to perfectly matched her dress. Then the colorful man walk away to leave Sean standing there. The royal blue 3-piece suit was tailored to perfection the royal blue tie and pocket square with gold designing seemed to be a perfect match to the designs on Sara's dress. 'He even shaved, and it makes him somehow even more handsome'
As Sara looked at Sean in a daze she didn't notice that he had finally looked up at her. Sean's breath hitched as soon as he saw the woman in front of him but then chuckled when he noticed that she was still staring at her. He walked up to her before leaning over taking in the scent of citrus, rose and lavender as he whispered in her ear"if you keep staring at me like that we'll never make it to the banquet".
The words pulled Sara from her trance as that scent of leather and wood assaulted her nostrils. She looked up at Sean as he had stepped back again. When her brain realized what he had said she blushed and lowered her head causing Sean to chuckle before holding his arm out and saying in that warm deep voice from earlier "shall we get going?" Sara grabbed his arm as he led her out to his Rolls Royce sitting outside with a new man and Frank standing besides it. "Frank I thought you weren't coming tonight when you said you wouldn't be driving me tonight." Frank looked at the lady hiding the shock at her beauty and how well she looked besides his boss. "No ma'am I am not driving tonight but I'm still in charge of you safely reaching your destinations." Frank responded before opening the door for the couple.
After they entered the car Sara looked up and realized they hadn't left after a few minutes she frown before turning to Sean. "Why haven't we left yet we'll be late." Sean ignored her words as multiple cars pulled along side and a man looking like a typical bodyguard got out of one of them. He walked up to Sean's window. Sean reached his hand out after the window had rolled down while the man handed him a black box. After taking the box Sean rolled up the window seemingly ignoring the mans existence. Sara looked at the spectacle thinking something far worse was going to happen when the 4 cars pulled up. However much to her relief the lead two cars pulled away after the exchange allowing the car to enter the road way. However much to Sara's shock the four cars immediately made a box around their car as they drove. Sean reached over grabbing Sara's hand causing her to look at him. "Relax they're extra security for this" he stated holding up the box. "What's in there?" Sean coughed at the bluntness of the question before replying "something irreplaceable"
Sara seemingly satisfied with the answer turned back to look out side ignoring the fact that Sean's hand was still holding hers. She knew she couldn't say anything she was too timid for that but also she somehow didn't want him to let go. In just a day she had seen him be cold to everyone but somehow he always showed a warm side to her, even if he never had any praise for her. She smiled at the thoughts in her head not realizing Sean was watching every micro expression he could see in the reflection of the window, complete entranced by the smile she had suddenly put on her face. Sean suddenly snapped out of his trance when he noticed that they were slowing down.
He suddenly heard Sara speak up "why do I have to come to this again?" Sean smiled at her, the smile seemingly making his brown eyes turn lighter and golden. "You're the boss now, have to wine and dine with other people of stature. Especially when it's the mayors birthday banquet." Sara looked at Seams smiling face, the warmth and gentleness in his eyes causing her to smile back making her bright blue eyes shine. "Here turn around" Sara obeyed wondering what he was planing when she felt a coldness on her neck causing her to look down to see a massive royal blue sapphire necklace on a gold chain ordained with other sapphires and diamonds. She gasp looking at Sean before fidgeting "I cant accept this, it seems to valuable"
"This is for coming tonight, don't worry about the cost I can pay for it if you damage it." Sean responded as he reached back over and held her hand seemingly calming her nerves.
"And being on a date is cost for training?" This made Sean truly laugh so deeply that it shocked the two men up front. "Honey, one date does not classify as payment but I am happy to hear you calling this a date." Then Sean's door was opened, as he let go of her hand and exited the car. Sara looked at Sean shocked before she felt herself blush as she lowered her head at his words. Not realizing her door had been opened, she heard that icy voice again "honey it's showtime" she looked at him and noticed the attendant standing next to him before she reached up and took Seans hand.
As they walked down the red carpet hand in hand she looked at the man who seemed to talk to her with that icy voice only when people he deemed outsiders were around. This thought made Sara smile causing the photographers lining the red carpet to be starstruck at the woman's beautiful smile and how perfect she complemented the mysterious man besides her, even if their outfits weren't matching. As they walked into the building, neither of the couple seemed to notice the daggers that were being stared at Sara from a window in the banquet hall.