Emma finished up setting her art room, she asked Aron to get her a few things at the art store in town, she didn't want to bother him with these little things.. but he said it was no bother at all, she finally took a rest after finishing up with the place..proud and satisfied, she felt really great.. Emma was surprised she got sober that quickly, it was like she was never drunk - like she never took any alcohol, it was like Alec drank every drop of it out of her body.. she felt really embarrassed remembering everything he did to her, just thinking about it made her body tingle..it was crazy, they almost had s*x for the second time..if it wasn't for that knock, and how he composed himself earlier, as if nothing of sort happened between them, how can one man be so indifferent in so many ways? Emma couldn't help but be curious about him, a knock echoed inside the art room before it cracked open," excuse Ma'am, Mr Qinn is asking for you downstairs." One of the maids informed, Emma gave a slight nod, she wondered what it must be about..not giving it much thought, she went downstairs, as she approached the living room..her eyes landed on the people who sat on the left side of the room, Alec sat leisurely on the sofa near the fireplace. As soon as those people took site of her.. one of them stood to approach her, she took her body measurements.. surprising Emma who had no clue to what was going on here," perfect, I have just the dress that will fit you perfectly." She gestures for her people to bring out the dress, it was a beautiful tight - straight and long red dress.. with a silky material with straps, the back was open reaching her lower back..they also brought with them, silver - grey heels that went hand - in - hand with the dress. " We will take our leave now, have a lovely evening." They packed up.. leaving, Emma handed the dress and shoes to the maids to take them upstairs, she turns to Alec.. wanting to know what this is all about? As if he read her questioning thoughts, he spoke. " We're attending a masked party this evening, you should be ready by 8 O' Clock." He told her, his phone rang.. and he stood to pick it up, walking out. Emma stood there, still.. and unmoving, how badly she missed home..work - Trixie, and Betha. I wonder how they're doing? Especially Trixie, since she left they never talked.. mostly because her boss is strict with phones when she's working, but she must be aware of her marriage to Alec by now..it was all over, everyone knows, it will come as a shock when they finally separate.. people will ask so many questions, they will be up her neck.. she's gonna have to hire security when that day comes. A couple of hours went by and Alec was nowhere to be seen, it was getting dark slowly but surely..she went to take a warm - relaxing - bumble bath, her eyes felt a bit heavy, she was feeling sleepy..she leaned her head back closing her eyes, just five minutes. She murmurs.
Emma felt a gentle touch on her knee, it was tender and soothing, she slowly opens her eyes.. meeting a pair of blue eyes staring back at her, this man really doesn't get the word ' privacy'. Emma could only stare at him quietly," it's been over 20 minutes since you fell asleep." Alec spoke with a slight smile," you - you've been staring at me all that while?." Emma whispered.. bringing her knees over her chest, we're gonna be late." He told her getting up. " I already took a shower in the next room..I will see you downstairs." He added going out. Emma got out of the tub.. wrapping a towel around her body. Alec stood between the two staircase.. twirling the glass of red wine in his hand, he wore a fine black suit that brought out his broad shoulders..a red vintage tie and red handkerchief on the left side of his jacket pocket, matching with his wife's red dress. Emma descended the staircase, her red dress hugged her curves like a lover's embrace, it's silk fabric shimmering in the light. Alec was dazed by her enchanted beauty, her enticing curves and figure..her red lips that released a soft sigh, her grey mesmerizing eyes that stared right into his, the way the edges of her hair fell perfectly on the sides of her face, this woman whom he met a month ago..was just a total stranger who mistakenly ended up in his room, is now so called his wife, life is funny.. it's full of twist and turns, Alec laid out his hand.. she rested her hand on his with a slight smile," how do I look?." Emma spoke not breaking their eye contact," not bad, we should leave." Alec simply said..he gave a simple answer even though he knew she looked absolutely gorgeous tonight, Emma just rolled her eyes looking the other way, the nerve of this guy.
Aron drove them to the hotel where the party was held, Alec didn't wear a mask..on the other hand, Emma wore hers..a lace silver grey mask that only covered her eyes, the cameras flashed at them as soon as they stepped out of the car.. security didn't let any reporter closer to them, they walked through the red carpet going inside.. Alec's hand was wrapped around Emma's waist the entire time," you know, if you won't let go of me.. people will actually start to think you're obsessed with me." Emma whispered putting on a smile. " What man wouldn't be obsessed with his beautiful wife." Alec leisurely said, Emma stared at him surprisingly. Did he just tell her she was beautiful? " Ah, Mr Qinn," an elderly man approached with his daughter," I get to finally meet your beautiful wife, I must say you hit the nail right on the head." He laughs out greeting Emma," you're so kind, nice to meet you." Emma gave a polite smile," this is my wife, Emily." He introduces, Emma tried so hard not to show an awkward reaction, wait! His wife, her? She thought she was his daughter for crying out loud. " It's a pleasure meeting you Mrs Qinn, I never pictured Mr Qinn to be someone who would settle down any time soon." Emily glanced at Alec throwing him a naughty look, of course it didn't surpass Emma, was she missing something here?. Once they left, Emma turned to Alec to speak. " Are you and Emily familiar with each other? She seem to know you quite well." Emma simply asked," we had our fun days, nothing more." Alec told her forwardly, does that mean they used to sleep together? Emma shook her head unbelievably," seems like you have a lot of catching up to do, I will get a drink at the bar." She said walking away..a few men approached Alec to talk. Emma ordered two martinis," drinking alone?." Emily approached ordering a drink," I'm not a clingy wife who clings to her husband the entire night.. you know." Emma simply said sipping on her drink. " I'm jealous, The most eligible handsomest bachelor is off the market, I thought I would get to spend more passionate, wild nights with him.. forgive me, I shouldn't be saying such things to you." Emily smiled," well it's in the past, we all had our fun.. now he's married to me and when I tell you he can't get enough of me, he's simply a beast when it comes to pleasure." Emma gave a slay smile, Emily forced a smile raising her glass. " A toast to pleasure then."
" To pleasure." Emma raised her glass..both glaring at each other through the glass.