Corporate Seduction

[Clarrissa]

Entering Camelot

Sitting back into the seat Tory listened intently as Fred listed the names of the expected guiest. Bristling a bit at the mention of the old cronies, more than likely her Uncle would be attending the party. Fred was not aware that Tory's Uncle was more or less a silent investor. One of the reasons Victoria had accepted the contract, although grudginly, it was her Uncles prodding that he needed his investments looking after and he was quite fond of Derek.

Sitting up slighly as they approched the gate Tory smiled at the mention of "Camelot". The estate was impressive to be sure. As the electronic gate opened she noted the long drive lined with burning torchiers, illuminating the grounds and the lovely shrubs and trees along the drive. the circular courtyard was impressive with the cobblestone drive, statues and the large fountain that was illuminated in the center of the courtyard. Valets had been engaged to park the guest cars, and Tory stepped out easily as the door was opened for her.

Stepping over to the carpeted walk, leading up to the front steps Tory waited for Fred to come around the car and escort her inside. She watched his movements from under the hood of her cloak. His movements graceful, but she could detect a bit of nervousness. The evening had turned damp and she put the hood up on her velvet cloak before leaving the car to keep it from the dampness. Her features were conceled but she could watch everone.

Taking the arm Fred offered, they made their way up the stairs to the large front doors. As she bent to lift the hem of her gown Fred's arm brushed across her nipple. The contact was electric as his arm brushed against her breast accidently. She closed her eyes momentarily to allow the sensations to wash over her. Shaking slightly they accended the stairs. She hoped desperately he would think it a chill from the damp night air.

Reaching the door Fred knocked using the large brass knocker with the head the shape of a lion. Upon knocking they were ushered inside by the butler, where Tory lowered her hood and removed the cloak handing it over to the butler as they passed into the large study that had been opened up as a gathering spot before dinner.

Tory scanned the room as they endered and gave Fred's arm a little squeeze, "I want to introduce you to my favorite old cronnie Fred". Flashing a wicked grin at Fred she lead him over to a rather distiquished gray haired man, large in the shoulder, with crystaline blue eyes. Stepping into his line of vision she gave a soft smile moving over to stand beside him, keeping Fred's arm so he would be in earshot. "Good to see you again Uncle Nathan", kissing his cheek chastely as Tory's Uncle slipped an arm around her waist giving her a hug. "Good to see you again too my dear, and your companion for the evening?". Giving Fred a slight tug she made the introductions, "Fred i would like you to meet my Uncle Nathanial Kingsly, Uncle this is Frederick, the Comptroller of the Firm". Smiling slyly at Fred she gave him a wink to let him know she was aware what she did was foul play, but it was done in good nature.

 

[shy son]

Fred was shocked as the elderly gentlman was introduced to him, he had a slight recolection of the name appearing on the shareholders rooster.

Recovering from his shock, he stood firm and offered his hand out. Giving a nice firm grip he shook the guys hand.

"It is a pleasure to meet you sir." he flashed a smile, "Victoria never told me her Uncle was a shareholder."

In his mind, Fred was planning and restructring his plan. With nathanial on Torys side he had to play it was, pissing off a shareholder would mean he would be looking for another job.

Smiling politely he listened to the conversasion unfold, scanning the room for other potential influential people he could chat to. Most of all he had his Chad radar on to detect him before he got close to his date.

As Fred took the opportunity for him to display his talent within the corporation to tell Nathinal and the those in close company about his latest money spinning porjects. Glancing an eye to the side to ensure that the person he most wanted to please, Tory was not getting bored with his tales of success. As teh drinks flowed the conversasion flowed as well with Fred charming the other guests with anickdotes, jokes and storys. Along the way he was seperated from Tory as her Uncle pried her away to meet some other shareholders and old croonie friends. Fred glanced an anscious look at her as she was pried away. Why was he feeling like this? it was no big cheese? She would still be in the same room. This lady was getting to be a drug which he neeeded at least 5metres from him.

Fred could not help but feel like a puppy dog being abandoned.

Tory, looked at Fred as she was being pulled away.

 

[Clarrissa]

Courting the enemy

Tory watched Fred out of the corner of her eye. He was an entertaining fellow, his charisma and whit were paramount. He had the good graces to charm the older gentlemen in the room. Tory noted it was odd however the way his eyes darted around the room the minute a fellow named Chad was mentioned.

After a suitable time for introductions and chit chat Tory was taken by her Uncle to meet other influential memebers of the board as well as shareholders, those whos names she knew but had no face to place with them. As her uncle pulled her off she gave a reassuring glance back to Fred t let him know she would not be gone overly long. The look on his face was priceless. A forlorn puppy that was being abandoned. Smiling back she gave him a saucy wink before departing.

Uncle Nathan inturduced her to everyone of influence. One in particular that was interesting was Mr. Dithers. An older man in his mid 70's that had the bluest eyes Tory had ever seen. Watching his grace and charm for a man of his years she could tell he was a ladies man in his day. When she shook hands with him he held on to her hand a bit longer than needed, and she could tell he was flirting with her. Tory laughted and smiled flashing him her cheekiest grin as Uncle Nathan escorted her to meet other people.

After making the rounds Tory excused herself and made her way back over to where Fred was standing conversing with several other men. Just as she approched him, the call was made that dinner was served in the formal dining room. Flashing a smile at Fred, " I do believe dinner is served, and I am quite famished,", taking up Fred's arm in hers she gave it a light squeze, " I do hope the seats are not assigned", winking with a mischevious gleen. Leaning in she whispered lowerer still, "heaven forbid I am stuck near that Mr. Dithers I would spend more time fending him off then eating". As she leaned in his arm brushed against her chest again softly. The contact was electrifying. It left Tory stunned just a little and she could not resist the impulse to dart her toungue out and lick slightly behind Fred's ear as she whispered. Catching herself as she did it she groaned slightly, mentally chastising herself for not stopping herself before she made such a bold move, always letting her impulsive nature getting the best of her. Howver the moan came out sounding more like one of pleasure than anquish which added insult to injury.

 

[shy son]

The Dinner Table

Fred led his date towards the dinner table along with the other guests.

The wetness from her tongue from the kiss lingered on freds face and burned on his dry skin. His hardess strained aginst his trousers.

Fred ushered Tory in front of him and pushed up against her buttocks, as they filed into the dining room. She must have felt his hardness through the thin material of her gown. His mind played a pictured of what his manhood would like pressed ubto her ass crack would look like. For an instant he had x-ray vision, gone were the shroudds of her green gown. All he could see was his hardness pressed up against the material of her panty clad ass. What color underwear was she wearing?

Letting out a gentle groan, smilng he whispered into Torys ear

"Do you think muffin is on the menu tonight?"

He waited to see what her response would be, a playful answer would mean he was odds on to get some after the date.

The seating arrrangements were not set. Torys Uncle waved them over to sit on his table. Amongst others on the table were MR Dithers and Chad!

Dithers the old sly dog had a reputation of pulling of prize babes, many an occasion Fred had seen him attend different corporate functions with a different young lady. This man had it all including at least 4 marriages to women less than half his age. with 4 divorces behind him, dithers was still not deterred from the chase of the game.

Of all the table he had to sit on, he had to sit on were there was a danger of his date being prized and leered at by all these other men.

He gave all the diners on the table a gentle nod as he pulled out a chair for his date. As she sat down he pushed it under the table. sitting down himself he slid the napkin onto his lap.

Chad almost began chatting and working his sly greasiness onto Tory, as he was sitting on her other side.from the moment they sat down on the table.

Making sure Tory did not see, Fred gave Chad a quick terrototerial stare to say that this lady was with him and he would be a walk over if he decided to take her away.

Fred then turned to Tory and flashed a gentle tender smile at his date, with a quick and skillfully action he picked up Torys right hand. Maintaining eye contact, he smilesd again and gave the other diners on the table a sly smile. He then proceeded to bring the hand up to his lips and planted a single kiss on the backl of her hand. Purposely holding and lingering his lips for a second longer. He again glanced up to look into Torys eyes, wanting to be lost in her eyes, they mesmerised Fred. Fred allowed his tongue to slide out and dab on the back of her hand. This was to repay his date for the earlier lick on his ear lobe. For that split second only the two of them knew what Freds kiss as doing.

Lifting is lips he spoke gently

"Thank you for being my date this evening, I'am honoured by your presence at my side."

He paused and smiled.

"Have I told you how ravishing you look tonight?"

He turned and glanced to their fellow table diners.

"Would'nt you agree gentleman?"

Fred continued to hold Torys hand in the his, his lips poised to kiss again. He glowed with the joy of heaping and showering compliments on this beautiful woman in front of him.

His senses ignored the mutters and answers that came from his fellow diners, in his mind it was only Tory and himself, everyione else in the room was a blur. The only sound was the gentle romantic music the live band was playing.

 

[Clarrissa]

Dinning

Tory took up Fred's arm as allowed herself to be ushered into the dining room in a rather gallant manner. As Fred moved her in front of him she felt his breath upon her ear, a soft groan and a question , "Will they be serving muffin tonight?". The question was enough to lure her interest, but the hardness she felt brushed up against her derriere intrigued her to distraction., "Ahhh so I am not the only one effected by this game of cat and mouse', she thought to herself and stored that knowledge away for future use. Tory could not help but smile at the playful banter from Fred and replied in kind, "well Fred if they are serving muffin tonight I certainly hope they compliment it with a good portion of sausage", turning as she spoke so she could see his reaction. The flush on his face and the way his lips slightly parted told her all she needed to know.

Spying her Uncle's invitation she took her seat at the table with the fellow Chad on her left and Fred upon her right. Thank goodness she thought to herself she was not next to Dithers, the man was a lecherous old man and she wanted to enjoy her meal, not dodge hands all evening. Chad she could keep at bay, Dithers was far to bold for her liking.

Nodding her greetings to the other members of the table, Tory slid her napkin delicately across her lap. Chad's voice became an annoying drone in her ear and she was beginning to think Dithers might have been easier to contend with after all. Listening to Chad's inane chatter wore on her nerves rather quickly and for each little tidbit of information he gave her reply's became more and more sarcastic. The final straw was when he brushed his leg up against hers under the table. He turned and gave her a bold open leer and before Tory could help herself she snapped back under her breath for only him to hear " Sir as a child I was taught how to properly sit at a table, however if you require more room I will be happy to grant you leave to take a seat elsewhere", she maintained her glare long enough for him to catch the underlying meaning to her words and was most satisfied when he paled and looked back down to his plate and shifted in his chair so he was a respectable distance from her.

Feeling her hand lifted she turned back to Fred who had gently lifted her hand to his lips. She smiled back to his gentle smile relaxing again after dealing with Chad this was most pleasant. She held his eyes for a time and then felt his tongue on the back of her hand. The contact was warm and gentle, but it felt more akin to a maelstrom raging in her veins. Feeling a shiver run up her back she felt her nipples harden into little sensitive nubs under her gown and knew it was not from the cold this time, the rooms temperature was most pleasant. She did not try to fight the sensations this time allowing them to flow.

Fred's posed the question to the table of her looks and although she heard and acknowledged the compliments she could not draw her eyes away from Fred's. She tried in vain to read what she saw, but his intent continued to allude her, she could see the raw desire there but wanted to know the underlying motive. Her mind raced with indecision, was he genuinely attracted or was this a ploy to get what he wanted. Tory knew she had to tread lightly here, there was too much at stake to jeopardize. Trying to keep in the forefront of her mind that Fred was the enemy was asking allot when he assaulted her senses at every turn. Each touch or glance set her blood on a slow simmer to the point of distraction. The soft romantic music playing in the background did not help to ease her mental state. Tory slid her hand from Fred's in a gentle way, and brushed the back of her hand across his cheek softly before returning it to her lap. She needed some space to settle her thoughts.

Leaning back in the chair Tory engaged her Uncle in some inane discussion regarding the profit potential of the company and the market share they company currently held. Much to her dismay this was right up Chad's alley and he entered into the conversation, but Tory could not weed him out of it again without seeming overly rude. Chad did continue to contribute some good information, but he was reluctant to make eye contact with her. This greatly amused Tory and when he finally did look directly at her his expression was so baleful she could not help but smile. Chad took that smile as a sign of encouragement which unfortunately was far from its intent. Tory groaned inwardly again, she was back to ground zero with him and needed to widen the distance.

Excusing herself Tory took up her evening bag and made her way to the powder room., giving Fred a brief smile as she departed casually touching his shoulder. She could feel his eyes upon her back as she moved from the room. Stopping in the hall to obtain directions she made her way up the grand staircase to the powder room. Tory spent little time freshening up, more so she sat staring in the mirror assessing the situation and if it was the wisest move to entertain the enemy with such open flirting, but she was genuinely attracted to him, and hoped it was the same for him and not a ruse. Tory sat and thought on this, if it was a ploy she could be quite ruthless in the end and there would be hell to pay.

Coming down the stairs making her way back into the dining room she spotted another familiar face. Coming up around the other side of the table she stood directly behind a rather handsome man with dark hair and graying temples. His tuxedo was impeccable, his manner authoritative yet friendly. Standing tiptoe behind the man Tory put her hands over his eyes, laughing slightly, "Guess who?". Uncle Nathan saw her and didn't give away her away from the childhood game she continued to play. Tory also noted Fred's interest in this interaction with the new comer. Did she detect a note of jealousy in his eyes?

Feeling the soft hands cover his eyes he knew immediately who was behind him and pulled her hand down gently kissing the back of it softly as he turned, " Victoria Lynn" hugging her tightly against him, "good to see you girl it has been some time". Wrapping her arms around the man Tory hugged him tight and strained up to kiss his cheek softly, "yes it has been a while good to see you too, are you going to join us here?" . The gentleman smiled gently and kissed her temple, ' yes dear your Uncle and I have been chatting and I shall join the table". Smiling back, "Good then I shall expect you to save a dance for me", hugging him tight she moved away and returned to her chair smiling brightly at Fred and gave him a saucy wink as she resumed her place.

 

[shy son]

smiling a charm

Fred watched as tory excused herself from the company at the table, all the gentleman rose as she stood up to leave. Upon sitting back down the discussion turned to corporate strategy and the way forward. Chad had a few digs at the profits Freds projects bought in.

Freds attention was focused on the naked bare back of Tory as she made her way to the ladies room.

Holding his Whisky glass up to his lips, Freds eyes caught the green of Torys gown as she exited the ladies room. She stopped and playfully placed her hands around the mans eyes. The man was tall, dark and handsome and was in his mid 30's. Dagger eyes suddenly protruded from Freds eyes towards this new stranger as the two of them hugged and laughed.

Fred gulped, held his breath and finished his Whisky in one big gulp. He ushered the waiter over in an unpleasant manner by clicking his fingers, which was not in his nature. But Fred could not give a shit, he just needed another brew of dutch courage.

He continued to smile and listen to the conversasion, but none of the words were sinking in. Chad had also noticed what was driving Fred to distraction, he smiled and muttered at Fred as they both looked over to Tory and this new guy.

"I guess we're both not going to score on her tonight."

Tory turned and walked back to the table, Fred did not want to reveal his uneasiness about the new guy and just pleasantly smiled and raised his glass to tory as she returned to the table.

Fred almost immediatley started to plot a tactful way of asking her who he was. Her freshniess swooped over Fred, it had almost seemed like an eternity she had been away from her side.

Out of the corner of Freds eyes, was a flash of blonde locks. This was followed by a high screwl of

"FRED!!!"

It was Amanda, Dereks 20 year old daughter. Fred was almost throttled by her arms as they wrapped around his throat from behind. Amanda, 20 years old, blonde hair, blue eyes, private school education. Dereks little angel in his presence, but could swear foul laungage like nobody when he was not there.

 

[Clarrissa]

The Ball Room

After seating again Tory began to relax. She was just about to engage Fred in the conversation at hand when a sharp shrill peirced her ears. Such a high piched shreak from a dainty young woman was quite unexpected. Derek's daughter had grown into a pretty young woman with the manners of a sow. Apparantly the tuition spent on private schools did not include proper decorum at dinner parties and other formal affairs. Wrinkling her nose in distain Tory turned her attention back to the conversation. Poor Fred would have to deal with the leech in his own way.

Turning back to the table Tory engaged Chad in a rather short lived discussion on the fair market value of the business holdings. Apparntly he was good only in his own field and had little to say on other topics. Looking past Chad she struck up another converstation to engage her Uncle in. " So Uncle have you decided that the Company holds a large enough share of the market to consider additional investments or am I to continue on here in this dreary country", winking to Derek as he walked by within earshot of the conversation. " I mean really this is horrid compared to West Palm", smiling a wry smile, "don't you agree Tris?", drawing the newcomer into the conversation. Giving Tory a wink, " Yes my dear you do know how much I love the sun, and speaking of sun when can I expect you back for a visit?". Grinning sheepishly now at him, " God Tris I am so sorry, I ment to fly down to see you but Uncle Nathan here was in such a rush for me to fly over and check on his investment and . . ". glancing at Derek standing now behind Tristan, " Derek here was ever so impatiant for me to come, I really had no time at all to even pack, but the town home is almost finished and so you can come stay with me and we can do our catching up there ok?" Smiling back at her " Of course we can puss", giving her a wink.

Dinner progressed on in conversation and jokes. The fare was excellent, the poached salmon so moist, and the pheasant perfectly roasted. During the meal Tory continued to glance over at Fred. His manner seemed a bit more aloof than before, perhaps she had misread his interest after all and he was more interested in Amanda than he would like to admit. Tory kept avoiding Chad's request for a dance until she could put it off no more and allowed for one dance.

Dinner being finished the guests were ushered out into a spacious ball room where the band had been playing all night. Tory took hold of Fred's arm without invite as they left the dinning room. "Are you having a good time Fred? the night is still young you know", giving him a sly wink as they walked.

 

[shy son]

Dancing with another partner

As they left the dining room, Tory placed her arm in Freds arm which reassured him of her staying intent not to let him go.

In reply to Torys question, Fred whispered into torys ear as his eyes kept conact with other guests in the ball room. occasionally giving a nod of acknowleggment and a smile to influential members of the city.

"The night is young, but I was going to ask if you've ever had a late night workout into the early hours."

The two of them stood on the die as they watched the other guests dance.

"I see, your not having trouble keeping Chad at bay."

grinning as he whipsered this, since Chad was within earshot of where they were standing.

Fred was already scanning the room for Amanda, who was beginning to annoy Fred. She was such a tease with all the men in dereks company. From past knowledge, she was more trouble, having seen fellow collegues dismissed for failing to accompany her on shopping trips or for mistreating her for turning down dates.

Fred turned towards Tory and swivelled her into his arms by her hips so they were facing each other. His mouth open to utter the words he had been so longing to get out. Freds courage had peaked and he was about to let his heart out with words of deep affection towards this beautiful woman in his arms.

Keep cool, keep cool, he was telling himself., oh but her eyes,, her eyes as she atred up at him now while he held her.

Fred, opened his mouth again to speak. Words could not flo.w. He suddenly found the urge to move his lips closer to hers, his hands moved her closer for a tightier embrace. Their eyes locked into each other. His lips hungered to touch hers. Fred closed his eyes, Fred could see Tory was not going to resist and she felt the same way. With this new confidence Fred moved him closer with his lips.

Suddenly, the air was peierced by a shrill

"Freddy, there you are! You naughty boy" It was Amanda.

Fred released Tory a little and closed his eyes and let out a breathe of air to relax himself and to stop him from straggling the little minx.

Smiling at Tory, amanda in her arrogant tones.

"You dont'nt mind if I dance with Freddy, do you?"

Before either Tory and Fred could answer, Amanda had dragged Fred towards the dance floor and had forced Freds arms to her waist and clapped his hands in hers for a waltz.

Fred looked towards Tory and noticed Chad had swooped in like a vulture. Persumabley to ask her to dance.

Fred tried hard to be released from amanda, but she was having none of it and fought back.

"Freddy darling, at least wait until the dance is over. You would'nt want me to put in a bad word about you with Daddy would you?"

Amanda was asamrt girl and knew where Freds intentions laid tonight.

"Besides, Fred what does that American lady have that I don't"

Fred, felt his blood boil over and he pulled Amanda closer, to passers by they were snuggling up closer as they dance.

Fred seethed a whispered answer into his young dance partners ear.

"Quite Frankly Amanda, I dont really give a dam what you say to dear old daddy. As for what you have'nt got which Tory has I could write a whole list longer than my arm. I think your just a spoilt little brat."

In his head Fred, reserved some comment, as it was well known what a minx Amanda was in bed, having heard stories about her gynastic manouvers in bed as well as her trade mark moans and scrills which sounded like a harpee.

They continued to dance in silence now and Fred could see that Amanda was fighting off the tears as she was shocked she was being spoken to in such a fashion.

A thought ran through Freds head, would Amanda exact revenge on tory now in some spiteful way?

Fred watched for where tory was on the dancefloor and worked a ploy to dance nearer and find an excuse to change partners.

 

[Clarrissa]

The Dance continues

Tory was searching her mind for a suitable reply to Fred's comment about an all night workout when he pulled her in front of him. Their eyes locked and the sexual undercurrent between them quickly rose to the surface. His eyes were mesmerizing making Tory want to melt against him. The deep soft brown of his eyes were intoxicating as the sparkled with the light from the chandeliers. She felt inexplicably drawn to him to the point where she almost rested her chest against his.
Then the shrill came . . . . A high pitched screech that made Tory's eye teeth ache and grind her jaw down tightly to stop the pain. Feeling Fred break the contact between them and step away slightly she knew Amanda was on the approach. God help her she wanted to throttle that little chit.
Feeling Amanda approach Tory turned to face the direction she thought she would be coming from, sure enough Amanda took up Fred's arm and dragged him off to dance with her. Watching Fred be yanked away she gave him a soft sympathetic smile before her own misfortune overtook her. Chad cornered her and plied her for the promised dance. Sighing Tory resigned herself to finishing the dance as quickly as possible to end her commitment.
Chad was a fine dancer and Tory began to relax as he swirled her around the floor. The waltz kept them a respectable distance apart and the loudness of the music made conversation almost impossible. As far as Tory could tell this was the best way to keep Chad, on his feet and quiet. Across the room Tory could see Fred dancing with Amanda. The look on Amanda's face was not happy and she was close to being on the verge of tears. Fred had probably given her a good reprimand for her behavior, but she was a termagant and there would be repercussions from his chastisement
As the dance continued Tory was thinking of ways to remove herself from Chad's presence when she spied Tristan. Catching his eye in one pass around she gave him a wink. Knowing her as well as he did Tris came to her rescue and clasped Chad on the shoulder butting in for a change of partners. Chad's face was mottled red as he relinquished Tory into Tristan's arms and scanned the room for another partner.
Briefly resting her head on the shoulder of her new partner she sighed before picking her head up and smiling "Thank you brother dear I owe you one, and by the by keep your eye out for Amanda, she has become quiet the little flirt since we last saw her, no doubt a number of notches added to her bed post as well", Tory winked as she smiled at her brother. " It is so good to see you Tris, I missed you so much". Pulling his sister closer he hugged her briefly as he scanned the room and spied Amanda, she had grown into a lovely young woman, but he could see his sister was correct in her assessment that she had become a handful with a sour personality to match her shrilly voice. Shaking his head briefly, "Poor Derek" , mumbling out loud and to his sister as well, " since Lydia's death he has had to raise Mandy on his own, and I fear he had no idea what to do with a girl eh Puss?". Tory looked up at her brother's concerned face and then turned to look at Amanda, " he did the best he knew how Tris, what you see now is of her own doing not Derek's"
Tristan swirled his sister around the floor their bodies moving in a fluid motion. Those who did not know them would swear they were lovers moving in unison. Having been dance partners since they were little with Tristan only 2 years older than Tory, they had danced for years winning several contests in ballroom dancing. Smiling back at Tristan Tory gave him a nod, " you can deposit me on the wayside at your leisure brother dear I do believe there are other women here that would appreciate a dance with a handsome man such as yourself." Tristan smiled at his sisters goading, "My dear Puss you think I would relinquish you into the hands of another so easily?, especially that one there with Amanda. Fred is it? He seems to have set his sights on you dear sister".
At the mention of his name Tory's eyes drifted back to Fred and his ongoing dance with Amanda. " I do believe Fred will be in for a battle with her Tris, she has become a leech and has attached herself to his side", shuddering briefly, " I would not wish that on anyone, not even Chad". Tory laughed lightly at the thought of poor Chad being sucked in by Amanda's whiles, then sobered when she thought of the end result to that encounter. " Warn Chad will you Tris? I am not overly fond of him but I hate to see anyone taken down by her". Kissing the top of her head, " Sure Puss if you want me to I will." "Thanks Tris you are a gem".

 

[shy son]

Exchanging Partners

Fred danced nearer and nearer to where Tory was dancing, drawn in like a magnet to her radiant beauty.
He could see how well she danced with the stranger he had seen her with earlier on. As the pair drew up with them. Fred took the opportunity.

"Sir, I do believe I've yet to dance with my date tonight." Fred said in a civilised gentlmanly manner towards this stranger.

Both couples paused a second as greetings and introducxtions were made. It turned out that the man daincgin with Tory was actually Torys brother.

Fred heart lept in happiness as this fact was revealed, giving a little reassured smile to himself as he took hold of Torys delicate little hand in his.

Amanda was slighty reluctant to give up her partner, Trish seeing this took the initiative and took hold of her hand and started to dance with her.

This left Tory and Fred standing facing each other on the dance floor. Almost instantly by magic, the music stopped and the slow dance tuned started to play.

Fred bowed slightly in a gentlemanly manner as he held Torys hand.

"If the lady would grant me the honour of this dance?" He capped the request with a princley kiss on the back of her hand as he flashed a charming smile at her.

Glancing to the side, Fred saw Amanda approaching her father. right now, Fred could not care any less what the little minx did, all he knew was he was waiting for Tory to grant his request.

Taking the inititive, Fred gracefully pulled her hand intowards him as htey came within touching distance his strong hands sept to the small of her back. Her hands reached up and locked around Freds neck. The sexual tension between them was electrifying. Neither of them had a care in the world, the room became a blur. To Fred this felt right, he had never experinced a more prefect woman with this lady he had met only this morning.

The smell of her perfume wafted over fred. Torys eyes gazed into Fred and instantly his legs felt like jelly, as they had the look of undressing him.

OOC; clarrissa will finish this passage later, i have company.

 

[Clarrissa]

Dancing with the Enemy

Tory noticed Fred dancing closer and closer. She watched covertly through her lashes as he swirled his partner closer, guessing his intent to request a switch of partners.

Giving up Tristan to the leech was a bit un-nerving. She did not trust Amanda to deal with her brother in a civil manner. Tory's thoughts shifted as Fred bowed gallantly to her in a request for a dance.

In reply Tory gave a shallow curtsey and a low nodd of her head accepting his invitation before stepping into the circle of his arms. Placing her hand upon Freds shoulder lightly the heat from his body radiated through the fine cloth of his tuxedo. This contact made Tory's hand travel unconciiously to his neck.

Fred's hand upon her back almost scalded her with its heat and electric contact. Tory could not pull her eyes from his and the room closed in around her until all that was left was both of them and the soft music playing. His scent and maleness surrounded and enveloped her causing her breath to come shorter and her body to arch toward him in response to the heat he generated.

Tory tried to relax in his arms, but the contact kept her on the verge of sexual tension threatening to spill over at any moment.

 

[shy son]

Exchanging of whispers

As the music changed to the slow love dance, the singer sang a slow soft jazz song. This added to the romantic mood as the two of them danced. Each mesmerised by the other.

Fred adjusted his grip he did this gradually, running his fingers from her hands along her arm and along her shoulders. His face just centimeters from hers, but most importantly his lips twitched as they swept by hers. So close that they could feel each others shallow panting. The narrow distance between their lips was charged with electricty like the oppoaite poles of a magnet, pulling them towards each other.

His left hand swept up and caressed her face and held her cheek in the palm of his hand. His eyes never left the gaze of hers.
Tory did not make a move to deter any of his advances.

Giving a gentle smile Freds hand left her face and both of his hands swept down to the small of her back and pulled her near him.

Both torys hands locked behind Freds neck. The two of them slolwy danced as they enjoyed each others company.

Fred held his breath when he felt the weight of Torys head rest on his shoulder and the pressure of her breasts pressing against him. In the middle of the pressure of his chest he could feel the two shapes of Torys nipples pressing into him. This effect had Freds manhood rise up inside the material of his trousers. Only this time Fred was not ashamed and pushed his arousal up against her. Pushing it up against the material of her silky thin gown that covered her sex.

Fred swayed and rocked gently from side to side at the gentle beat of that music.

"So when were you going to tell me Trishtan was your brother?"

Fred felt the sound of a mischevious grin appear on torys face as she continued to rest her head on his shoulders.

It was time to push for the answer that he wanted to know.

"I think its time we left, we've got work in the morning and I think we've both got some problems that need looking into. What do you say Miss Brice, do you fancy spending the WHOLE WEEKEND doing some hardworkouts?"

Grinning at the thought of this line he would also give the rest of the guests as a reason for both of them leaving the party.

He held his arm out in the direction of the capeted area off the dance floor and bowed his head.

Next stop the cloak room and hopefully avoiding and saying goodbyes to the host and the honoured members of the city. including Torys Uncle.

 

[Clarrissa]

Cinderella leaves the ball escorted

Tory enjoyed the rest of the waltz with Fred who by all accounts was a marvelous dancer. The music changed to a slow romantic tune. Fred's lips hovered so close as they shifted from waltz to slow dancing she thought for certain he would kiss her. The sexual tension hung so thick between them it was almost a living breathing thing unto itself. The soft melodic tones caused Tory to instinctively move closer to Fred, placing her head upon his shoulder. Dancing with the enemy should have been trying at best, but this seemed so very right in her mind. The soft male scent of him so close only served to magnify her already heightened senses causing her nipples to harden as her chest was pressed against him. She could feel his heat through the velvet of her gown and the fine cloth of his tuxedo.

Tory knew even before she felt him press against her that he was just as aroused as she was. The soft panting of his breath near her ear and lips, the rapid pulse she felt, all signs that she was not alone in this state of attraction. The hardness pressed up against her only confirmed her suspicions and inwardly she was glad of the proof she was not the only one who was affected by the nearness.

Hearing Fred's question regarding Tristan made her outwardly smile. She knew she had been a tease in that regard and the certain omission of the fact he was her brother was a well played out ruse. Tory's smile she knew did not go unnoticed by Fred and she would have to answer the question eventually, but for now she was content to dance with him, enjoying the feel of him pressed against her.

Tory let her mind wander as they danced and its meandering kept coming back to the same place, the man she danced with. In the span of a day he had managed to worm his way under her skin and this went against the grain. Tory was never effected by men, sure she enjoyed their company, but no one really held her interest, would appreciate her dry wit and the verbal banter she loved so much. Up to now only Tristan could stand up to her sarcasm and come away holding his own, even winning a few rounds from time to tome. Now Fred seemed to be able to handle her with the same practiced ease Tristan did. That also did not sit well with her. Tory was not the type that let people get close to her and here she was openly flirting on dangerous ground with the supposed enemy. Perhaps that was the intrigue here. Tory tried to analyze her own motives, if she gave in to her feelings and allowed herself to enjoy him for the night, he would be out of her system and then it would be business as usual the next day. Somehow though in the reassesses of her mind she knew this would not be the case.

Fred's statement that it was time to leave startled her back to reality causing her to jump just a bit. His open, brassy statement about problems that needed looking into, caused a wicked smile on her face before she could even clamp down her emotions and put the mask of a straight poker face on. It troubled her, this effect he had, but she gave it no mind for the time being, intent upon enjoying the evening and the events yet to come.

Taking Fred's lead she departed the dance floor and paused as her brother caught her eye. Turning she looked at Fred and could see the passion smoldering in his eyes. She prayed it would not be so blatantly obvious on herself, "Fred if you would be so kind to collect my cloak, I will make our excuses and say our good-byes. I could not leave without saying good-bye to my Uncle, I do not know when I will see him next." Tory paused for a moment and lifted her hand to his cheek running the backside of her hand along his jaw line, watching his eyes, and then smiling and even more flirtatious smile, " Yes Fred I do believe the workout can extend through to the weekend as you are well aware I still have my inventories to finish and you being such vivacious fellow would enjoy the endeavor as much as I do," winking as she departed she knew she had just cajoled him into helping her with the inventory, but she knew it would come with a price, a price she was more than willing to pay.

Making the rounds to thank her host and say good-bye to her family didn't take long. Tristan took her aside a moment, knowing full well what his sister was about, he didn't say much, he just gave her the infamous "do you know what you are doing" look. Tory smiled back her "of course I do dear brother" smile, kissed him on the cheek and returned back to cloak room.

Approaching she watched Fred for a moment, he appeared a bit nervous, no wait it was impatience hehe. Fred was impatient to get her alone, the knowledge thrilled her yet caused her some dismay, perhaps this was not a wise game to play, but the game had already begun so now she had to see it to completion. Approaching him she lay a hand on his arm and smiled, turning her back she allowed him to place the cloak over her shoulders, the soft satin lining of the green velvet caressing her skin along with his warm hands. This made a shiver run up and down along her spine as she anticipated the night ahead.

 

[shy son]

The Limo ride home

This was it ! They were going home, Fred wondered in his mind whether or not he would be invited in under some pretense for a night cap or something. His hands were trembling as he looked at Tory waiting for him in the foyer as he returned from the cloak room.

This was a moment Fred had wished he had a camera to capture oin film. Here was this goddess waiting for him and made him feel like a silly little schoolboy again with the giggles. She resembled the lady of the lake in a king arthur sotry when the waves parted. Only in this case the waves of people in the foyer parted for their gazes to be unblocked.

Smiling he apporoached Tory and opened her cloak and signalled her to turn so he could help her on with the cloak. As He pushed the cloak on her shoulders, he could not help but run his finger pads over her smooth sexy shoulders, the texture was smooth against the little ridges of his fingerprint. his lips moved closed to her neck as he pushed the cloak on her shoulders following the fingertips that dragged on her shoulders. he fought back the temptation to kiss her now and break the spell. AS he slid on the cloak he let his fingers that caressed her shoulder to continue trailing down her ams.

As he reached her wrists, he stopped and decided to be bold. Instead of crookinghis arm for her to hang onto, taking a deep breath he took her small soft hand in his manly hands and applied a gentle grip on his fingers so it gripped her hand.

He smiled in content as Tory did not resist this move. Smiled at him for a split second and lowered her head in a demure submissive manner and turned her head away with a grin.
giving a gentle chcukle he walked towards the exit of Dereks house with his date in tow and his free hand in his pocket.

Fred lifted the hand he was holding as they walked towards the exit and placed a single kiss on the back of her hand before returning their locked hands down to waist height.

As they exited the building Derek was gathered outside with the other client managers in a small circle on his massive concrete doorstep. It was obvious they ahd escaped from the gathering to have a smoke and get a bit of fresh air. As they approached, there was a loud macho cheer as a sign of congratulating Fred on capturing a girl and was proabably going to bed her and mark a notch on his bed post.

Fred would not have minded such a display of comaradery had he not noticed the look chad had. This crowd stood in the way of Fred and tory, there was no way to avoid them.

Chad piped up " so you old dog... you chatted up the new audit lady ... I wish i had thought of that ploy, to stop her chopping up my numbers and give a favourable report to Derek" he finished this sentance with a loud laugh and a slap. however Fred knew that chad had not said it in jest and this was a statement. Now most of his peers probably thought this was the reason why he had seduced his date.

Fred was stuck hit with a dilema, he really loved this lady but did not want to have a reputation for keeping his job and his clients because he had seduced the watchdog into bed.

Derek remained silent and gave him the same look of when he had left his office on the morning he anounced Torys appointment wihtin his company. Fred could also not help notcing the look he gave Tory.

Fred loosened the grip on torys hand and put it back in his pocket.

Derek spoke

"I guess your taking our new employess back to her appartment now Fred. Make sure she gets home safely. " He grinned

Derek patted Freds arm

"Oh fred make sure you get a good nights sleep tongiht when you get back to your flat."

So that was it, the MD had spoken, the underlying message was take her home and then go home yourself. Freds heart dropped as the nights adventure would not occur, the fireworks would be postponed for tonight.

Fred and Tory looked at each other for an instant , fred could not disguise the disappointment. the two of them headed towards the valet parker, now walking slightly apart to show a distance to the crowd that stood on dereks front doorstep

As they neared the valet parker they both heard running footsteps and a hand grip each of them on the shoulder. It was chad.

"sorry Fred, the old man said he saw you drinking a little too much of his whisky and wont risk you writing off a perfectly nice BMW. As well as this delighful pretty chick. " His head swept a look and a smile at tory as he said this.

"i have to relief you off your car keys Fred, he said take his limo and his chaffeur will drop the both of you off.

so derek wanted to protect both his intrests and wanted to make doubley sure they did not sleep together.

 

[Clarrissa]

Confrontations

Tory enjoyed the way Fred put her cloak on, the gentle caress of his hands upon her skin and his lingering touch. It had been a while since Tory had been pampered. Her last boyfriend had not lasted long when he realized she would not be swayed in her review of his performance for the company by him bedding her. Thinking back to this Tory looked shyly at Fred and then grined. "Well if this is his game he is certain for disappointment", she thought to herself shaking her head slightly. Fred's boldness amused her as he took up her hand, but the gentle kiss he placed upon the back of it showed an unconscious display of affection. That touched her.

Leaving the building and meeting up with Derek and several other of the managers left Tory agitated. The implication that Chad made regarding Victoria's integrity cut her deeply. Seeing the look Derek was giving Fred made Tory think that perhaps Fred's motives were all that Chad had implied. Feeling Fred release her hand Tory shifted her elegant evening bag back and forth between her hands as her agitation grew.

Derek had been a friend of the family for years and when he married Lydia, Tristain and Tory's cousin he became a welcome addition. Uncle Nathan's involvement in the company was minor aside from the investments into the firm he had stayed out of the management. Tory only accepted this contract because of her Uncle and the fact that Derek was family even if slightly removed. Now, however, Tory was furious. Derek knew better than to question her integrity. She was well known for casting aside boyfriends that interfered so why now with this fellow Fred did he as much as reprimand her in front of these managers. He had overstepped his bounds as far as she was concerned.

Departing from the group Tory was beside herself and it was all she could do to keep her anger in check. The final straw was Chad coming back and taking the keys from Fred under some pretense he had too much to drink. Tory knew this was a ruse to keep them apart, Fred had two drinks the entire evening.
Turning back to Fred, Tory could not hide the anger now, "Please excuse me a moment". Walking back to the group Tory put her hand out to Chad. "The keys if you please?" Glaring at Chad as she said this, "NOW". Chad looked over to Derek fearfully as he handed the keys back to Tory.

Tory's ire was peaked now off the scales, " I will make sure your comptroller will make it home safely Derek, I am quite capable of driving him home and taking the car. My car has arrived at import and I was planning on asking the favor of a ride to the docks in the morning on the way in to the office. He can't very well drive me if his car is here now can he? " Tory's tone was like acid, each word was deliberately formed. "Furthermore Chad", turning to face him now," who I take to my bed is my business not yours, but rest assured no one's figures are safe from me", her eyes scanned all the managers and then came back to rest upon Derek's "one of the benefits of working for contract is that I am under no one's employ save my own and therefore have no allegiance to anyone, and contracts can be voided if the terms become unfavorable isn't that so Derek?", her words pointed to him reminding him in a most unsubtle way that she would not tolerate that kind of treatment and would be more than happy to go back to the states where she had other contracts awaiting. Turning slightly on her heels, " I bid you gentleman goodnight".

Turning she walked back to the valet, standing near Fred she was seething inside, " If you don't mind Fred I will drive. I explained in no uncertain terms that I would see you home and if you agree I will borrow your car for my trip back to the hotel. I can come pick you up in the morning and beg a ride to the import dock. My car has arrived and I was hoping to ask that favor of you." Watching him now Tory was glad she had made a stand with Derek, but she felt out of sorts and was angry Derek had spoiled the mood of the evening.

 

[shy son]

Fanning the flames

OCC: Lets see if my writing is hot enough for you Clarrissa ...[grin]


IC:
Fred was unsure of the mood Tory was in as she returned with his keys, he had seen her put on a tough aggresive stance as she spoke to the group of men on the doorstep.

She was a few steps away from Fred when suddenly she slipped her foot holding on her high heels and started to fall, fall towards the wet concrete ground. Freds Lighting reflexs caught her half way down, as she fell sideways. Wrapping his strong hands around her arms to hold on to her. His face close to hers as he caught her. Fred could not resist a grin at the thought of such a independent woman being reduced to a damsel in distress.

ASshis hands helped her stand upright, he whispered in her ear with a gentle smile

"I thought I was the one who had too much to drink."

He could see Tory blush a little in his arms, she was upright now but he kept his arms around hers holding her tight to his body. His eyes gazed into hers locked liked a zombie, Her eyes glanced over over to the hands on her arms, as if to say I'm ok now, you can take your hands off. Fred remained calm and did not move his hands, but strted to reel her slowly in closer to his body. He wanted to be one with her warmth, the growth in his trousers again pressed agaisnt the material of her gown as it had done on the dance floor.

The cold wind blew against them as they stoood on the concrete pavement. the features on both their faces enhanced, by the head lights of Freds waiting BMW,as they held each other close. Each gazing upon the others face, the air was filled by the low sound of music eminating from the manor carried by the wind. Neither could feel the wind as the warmth they drew from each other was a blazing inferno of simmering passion.

The group of men had now retreated back into the saftey of the manor as the wind picked up.

Freds left hand moved up from her waist, the back of the hand caressed her smooth elegant face, marveeling at the contours of this beautiful face and the feeling of the smooth skin aginst his hand. This moment was perfect,

"Tory, you do releaise that by driving me home, you have my life in your hands."

He smiled as he said this. an after thought was that she also had his career and job in her hands as well.His eyes were locked onto the quivering lips of his date. they look inviting and enchanting. enchanting a tune to his lips to kiss her. Moving his left hand from her cheek to her chin, his fingers started to lift her chin upwards from the demure shy posture she was adopting. As she lifted her head, Fred was mesmerised by the beauty of her eyes, giving overload to his senses and breaking the will not o kiss her.

"Oh Tory!" he sighed as his lips finally supped on the forbidden zone of her lips. His lips gently pressed against her but was full of the intensity of an aggresive passionate kiss.

 

[Clarrissa]

The Damsel In Distress

Feeling quite agitated Tory made her way back to Fred and the waiting car. Lost in her thoughts and aggravation at the situation of being manipulated into what Derek wanted she lost her footing on the slippery pavement. Feeling herself begin to slide she couldn't decide if she would do more damage trying to catch herself or just let the fall happen and recover after the fact.
From the corner of her eye she saw a flash and instantly felt Fred's arms around her keeping her from the decent down onto the pavement. A little shaken she stood stunned for a moment relaxing in his embrace. Thankful he had seen her predicament and caught her, yet a bit miffed she should rely on a man to save her from distress, she bristled slightly in his arms. His eyes locking with hers made the situation even more tense, and her glances motioning him to free her from his grasp were deftly being ignored.
About to protest she heard the gentle mirth in his voice, the tease about him being the one to have been drinking and she let down her guard. Watching his face as he spoke her eyes fixed upon his lips, the soft skin gently parting as he whispered words something about his life being in her hands, she hardly heard him she was so fascinated by the movement of his mouth.
Feeling herself being drawn in closer she didn't protest, the wind whipped around tugging at the hem of her cloak sending a chill down her back and she instinctively sought the warmth his body offered. Stepping in closer she felt it again. The hardness pressed up against her, evidence of his arousal. She reveled in the knowledge she was not the only one effected by the strong undercurrent that some how magically appeared whenever they were in the same room.
Watching but only half listening she was drawn closer and closer to his lips, Feeling his hand upon her cheek she marveled at the warmth of it, as it had become down right cold outside, yet his gentle touch thrilled her beyond words. She heard an audible sigh and then her name being said, just before she felt the soft pressure of his lips upon hers.
For Tory time had ceased to exist. The soft warmth of his lips gave rise to a sigh of her own as she pressed herself against him, molding her body to fit his perfectly. Her arms came around his waist and up his back pulling him even tighter against her. She could feel the heat of him through his clothes and longed to remove every article until there was nothing but warm skin to explore. She trembled lightly as his kiss deepened and she welcomed his tongue with her own.
The sound of an engine racing brought her instantly back to reality. Other cars were waiting in the line up for their owners to claim. Looking briefly at Fred she lowered her eyes away from his, a sudden shyness so out of character for her washed over her. "Lets go before we both catch our death of cold out here", moving out of his embrace she moved to the side of the car the valet held open. Inserting the key she started the car and waited for Fred to get in before releasing the clutch and deftly maneuvering the parked cars out of the drive and away from the manor.

 

[shy son]

Fred sat in the passenger seat half turned towards the beautiful driver. He could not help pull a grin at his date driving him home and not the other way round. The slit on her gown rode up high on her thigh. He noticed Tory smiling a little as she realised where his eyes were gazing.

Fred turned the volume of the gentle classical piano music down on his car radio.

"Why don't you stay the night? I mean I know your car has arrived from the states because the I paid the haulage caompany."

They both smiled a little as both of them knew ths was a ploy they could explain to any inquisitve people at the company.

"I mean I live along the river and its closer to the depot than where your staying at the moent. We could drop by your hotel
now and you can pick up a change of clothes."

Freds mind flashed an image of what Tory slept in, perhaps a short nightie with spaggeti thin straps or a chemise with french knickers. He paused as he waited the response from Tory.

Grinning her continued, "

I mean it would'nt be breaking any ruiles if you were sleeping in the guest bedroom would it MISS BRICE."

Freds usage of her formal title referred to the professional orders of Derek. In an official capacity, she would be staying over as a favour to a collegue to help her out.
However, both of them knew the real agenda of what would be happening.

 

[Clarrissa]

Off and running

Tory zipped the car through the streets deftly and then realized she had no idea where Fred lived. Turning to look at him to inquire directions she caught him staring at her thigh and the way the slit in her gown rode up as she worked the clutch. Grinning to herself she was distracted and forgot to ask for the directions when he broached the subject of her car.

She had received word her car had arrived and was just getting ready to ask the favor when he took it up himself and laid out the perfect scenario. Spending the night at his home under the pretense of convenience was a brilliant strategic move on his part. She admired his cunning in this matter. She was furious with Derek for trying to run her life and she had been here less than two days. Thinking upon this further she knew Derek was trying to protect himself more than her, but her reputation was outstanding and she did not need her surrogate big brother interfering. However, thinking now more realistically, since he had no real say as far as she was concerned would Fred bear the brunt of his wrath if the two of them did get together, even if only for one night.

Looking forward as she drove, Tory decided to accept Fred's suggestion, the use of her name so formally made her chuckle out loud. "Yes Fred that is an excellent suggestion, I do know the way to the hotel from here, you however will have to take us to your flat. I can just run in and get a few things and then we can be off. I am glad that you suggested leaving early, I do have a lot of inventory to take tomorrow and someone volunteered to help me", turning she gave him a saucy grin, " Not going to back out now are you?"

Leaving the statement open she pulled up in front of the hotel. " I will just be a minute". Parking the car she left the engine running, the doorman opened the door letting her out. " Be back in a moment, switch sides so you can drive'.

Lifting the hem of her gown she dashed up the stairs of the hotel and made her way to her room. All the while she debated to change into more comfortable clothes or leave the gown on until they got to Fred's home. She opted to leave on the gown, and just pack an overnight bag. She always left a bag packed with her toiletries so it was just a matter of clothing. Picking out some warm clothes for the time in the stores house and job sights, and then a bit dressier outfit for the off chance she went back to the office in the latter part of the day. The bag all packed she made her way back down to the car, handing the small bag to the valet who put it in the trunk, Tipping him handsomely, he opened the door and she slid into the seat of fine leather, this time not worrying when her gown slid up and showed the faintest glimpse of lace from her garter. Settling in she wrapped her cloak around her shoulders tighter but left her bare leg showing just to tease him. "Brrrrrrr it is getting rather nasty outside"

Fred just sat staring at her thigh. Tory knew she was being a terrible tease but Fred deserved it after the comment about her hair earlier today. Tory waited a moment more and when Fred failed to move she quipped lightly "Shall we go or are we planning on sitting here until dawn approaches?" Grinning at him all the while she poked her jibe at him.

 

[shy son]

Fred got out of the car as he watched Tory dash up the steps of the hotel and slipped back into the driving postion of the car.
He took a moment to readjust the seating controls by pushing a smiple switch. The car had 3 programable seating postions to suit 3 drivers. He had recorded Torys postions before he set them back to his. switching the button to number 1 seating postion, the controls slid and the seat moved back away from the sterring wheel to adjust to his long legs.

He looked up at the hotel and worked out which was Torys room to no avail, they all lokked similar. As he waited his right foot reved the engine in conjunction with his heart. It was a release for him to show an output to his raging hardness.

He was suddenly struck by a brain wave, an ace up his sleeve. He pushed a button on his cell phone which sat in its holder on the dashboard. The gentle piano music cut out as the ring tone from the mobile rang out over the speakers.

"Hello" a voice suddenly answered.

"Hi Mario, Its Fred."

"Hi FRed, what can i do for you."

Mario owned a top lcass restauant and his customers included celebrities, as well as some of the influential memebers that FRed took along to his restaurant for working lunches.

"Mario, I want the best hamper lunch you canmuster, with the finest wine you have and the finest dishes you have ever prepared. Can you put in a picnic blanket as well."

"Fred, Is this another woman? you've never gone this far." Mario Grinned and chuckled.
He had known Fred for a few years now and had known him through family connections on the odd weekend played badminton with him.


"Mario, this is the one. I just know it." Fred could not fight off a big cheesy grin as he spoke, the happiness just took over him.
Fred had never gone to this much expense or trouble for any of his previous conquests. But she was not a conquest,it was more.
For the preivous occasions he had just taken his date along to Marios restaurnt and ordered some above average food, but for Tory he only wanted the best and the special treatment she deserved.

"Mario, one more thing, can you deliver it to the stock whare-house. suprise me with something. How about a pasta or a lasagna or somthing. How about salmon or lobster." Fred started to babble a little as his mind thought over what Tory might like or dislike.

his eyes glimpsed to the side as he saw a flash of Torys gown totter towards the car.

"Mario, ok , ok .., I gotta go"
He pushed the disconnect button on his cellphone as Tory slipped into the car, He could not help but take a moment to gaze at her beauty for the umpteenth time of the evening. Smiling a little as Tory rubbed her arms and gave a sharp remark about the weather. The slit of her gown rode up as she sat in the seat, she made no attempt to cover it up and the feintist hint of her stocking top showed through with her gater belt.

"Well are we going to stay here until dawn or what." His mind sudenly clicked back to reality.

He pulle d a big cheeky school boy smile at her and licked his teeth brefore turning to face forward.

"YES MAM!!, what ever you say".. with that he applied his foot sharply to the gas and released the hand brake. in a swift movement the car pulled away sharply but gracefully.

Fred zoomed aournd the empty streets of london like a rally driver, knocking the gears up and down with firm graceful actions and changing down a gear and coasting through the speed camera traps at the speed limit before applying the gas as he past the last road marking. He pulled into a perol station to refil.

"Feel free to use my mobile to call anyone, that might be waiting up for you. dont want big brother breaking my door down fearing I'm taking advantage of his little sister, having my wicked way." He turned towards Tory and raised his hands like an evil cartoon character and gave a playful evil cackle before slamming the door shut.

 

[Clarrissa]

The drive

Tory sat back in the seat and realized just how comfortable it really was. As she snuggled down her gown slid up a bit further, she didn't pay it any mind as she tried for optimum comfort.
Fred's take driving while meticulous made her a bit nervous. She would never get use to things being on the opposite side of the car and herself being on the opposite side of the road. He handled the car expertly, but somehow she felt he thought the streets of London were the city dwellers equivalent to the Autobahn.

As she began to relax he pulled into the petrol station to fill up the car. Glancing sideways she noted his fine profile with just the hint of a boyish grin. She couldn't help smile herself at his playful teasing nature.
As he got out the offer for the use of the phone made her laugh outright. To think a grown woman would have to check in, geesh. On second thought she did decide to check in at the town home.

Dialing in she let it ring a few times, it was not too late for Clara to be awake. "Good Evening Brice Residence", Tory couldn't help laugh at the formality Clara always used. " Clara it is Tory, I hope I didn't wake you, I was wondering how the work was coming and if the expected completion was still on Saturday?" "Good Evening Ms. Brice, no you did not wake me, I was just finishing up some tea before bed. The workman have completed all but laying in the new carpet which shall be done tomorrow so it will be completed before the weekend."

Tory could hardly contain her happiness over this news, her car had arrived and her house was to be ready. "Mmm that is good news Clara, this hotel while quite elegant, is not home. If all is done tomorrow have my belongings collected from the hotel and ring me on my cell phone to let me know that I can come home. Oh and Tristan is in town, he is currently at Uncle Nathan's, but make sure the guest suit is available for him please." "Oh yes very good Miss, it will be so good to see Master Tristan again". Tory laughed at Clara's old use of the names she called them as children, " Ok Clara have a good night, and please make sure there are fresh raspberries in the house for me, you know how I adore them so" "Very good Miss, and have a good night". Tory hung up laughing to herself, Clara would always view her and her brother as little children.

Watching Fred as he filled the tank of the car she covertly admired him in his evening finery, but her mind kept wandering to what he would look like unadorned with clothes. The image of both of them settled into the Jacuzzi tub at her townhouse brought a sharp intake of breath from her just as he entered the car.

 

[shy son]

in the petrol station

Fred admired his passenger a he filled up the car with petrol. After hearing the click noise to indicate the car was full, he replaced the nozzle to the upright postion at the pump and. replacing the cap he checked on the sum of money he had to pay and gave Tory a gentle smile as he walked towards the Petrol Station shop to shop. The Petrol stations were more like mini-supermarkets these days. he surveyed the shelves as he walked towards the cashier desk, when sudenly something caught his eye that made him smile.

Fred deviated sharply to the left and scanned the shelf, from where he was standing he could see out onto the Pertol forecourt and to where his car was parked with tory sitting inside it. He picked up a jar of NUTELLA choclate spread and pulled a very big grin at Tory through the shop window and arched his eyebrows up and down. This was definatley going to be a fun night.

As he queued up, Fred scanned the selection of choclates and chewing gum. Fred could never resist scanning for little snacks of the sweet variety. He resisted making a selection until it was his turn to be served. This meant that Fred could hold back on what decision he wanted to make on the choclates he wanted to buy.

Tonight it was going to be MM's. Fred had always liked peanut M&M'S. Fred removed the yellow packet from the shelf and selcted a packet of choclate M&Ms for Tory. Paying for his purchases he signed the credit card tranasction slip and left the cashier desk. cursing himself for forgetting, he returned to the cashier desk with a few other items that his house needed especially with a guest staying. Being single meant he could live out of a pizza box and with the long hours he worked his fridge was low on perishable items. Making a mental note to tidy his appartment up if this relationship ever went long term. Fred remernised back to his previous girlfriends all the good ones were the ones that fussed over Fred and tidied up his appartment and cleared his fridge of items past their sell by dates. He grinned at the cashier as he returned with Milk for coffee and also a cute childs Toothbrush, which had a cute cat on the brush end of the toothbrush. The toothbrush was exactly like the one Fred had, except Fred had a Frog. A fact that none of the other Managers knew becuase he would be the brunt of teases for months on end.

Returning to the car, he slipped back into the drivers postion.

"I bought a couple of things" holding the bag on his lap.

"One for me" fishing out the peanut M&Ms.

"And these are for you."

He handed her the choclate M&M's " It thought you would be hungary" A lie for to cover for his chiildish need to buy sweets whenever he visted a supermarket or petrol station.

He stuttered as he tried to think of the right words to explain what he wanted to say.

"I brought this for you" Fishing out the cartoon cat toothbrush.

"So if you like stay over.. I mean in future...well you dont have to always bring your own." This was Freds feeble attepmt to say he liked her and wanted more than one night. He watched her face for a reaction, just in case he had scared her with being to forward. He found none, if only she would shout, scream or even better still a sign of acceptance. He replaced the toothbrush back in the bag and placed the bag on the passenger side just below her feet.

The remaining journey time to Freds appartment was short. Pulling up to the gate he opened the glove comparment and pressed the button on the remote he had to open the gate. Pulling intop the resisdences complex he manouvered the car to the underground carpark under the luxury block of appartments he lived. Pressing another button on his remote to gain access to the carpark.

He smiled at tory just to reassure her, for why, he did not know but he felt it was appropriate. After all this was the first time he had brought her back to his place and this was important. Her main reaction from Freds appartment would be of perhaps dismay and shock horror. Fearing at worst she would run screaming after surveying the battlescenes that was his appartment. The luxury appartemnts with the gym and tennis courts and underground car park might have impressed her. However the state of his appartment was shocking.

After parking the car, he picked up the bag of shopping and got out of the car. He walked in front of the car and waited for Tory to exit the car. He kept his hand held out, a sign for Tory to hold hands if she wanted to. he quickly scanned the car park for the direction sign for the lifts upstairs to the appartments.

 

[Clarrissa]

The arrival

Tory sat back and relaxed in the car as Fred got in with his bag. She watched him produce the M&M's with peanuts for himself and handed her a bag of plain ones. Laughing outwardly as she took them from him, her eyes meeting his as their hands touched briefly in the exchange.

The next gift however was most unexpected. An adorable toothbrush with a kitty on top, again Tory was unsure of how to reply. His statement so simply made of using it in the future gave her pause to stop, was he implying this was not to be a one night adventure??? Surely he would rethink this knowing how adamant Derek was about them not being together. His display tonight of insisting on the limo was evident enough that he didn't want them to become an item.

Tory watched his eyes for a bit, and then smiled to ease the tension, " I am sure I shall put it to good use", flashing him a brilliant smile in appreciation for the thought.

Arriving at the apartment took no time at all. Once the car was parked , Fred was the first one out and waited for Tory to emerge with hand extended. Smiling a sly smile as she approached him she ignored the offered hand and stepped in closer almost touching him. Reaching up she took the package from his hand and with a light kiss on the cheek, " Be a dear and get my bag from the boot, you certainly wouldn't want me parading around n the altogether now would you?", with a sly wink she stepped back and waited for him to retrieve the bag and escort her to the apartment.

 

[shy son]

FRED ENTERTAINS A HOUSE GUEST

Fred gave a small smile and did a mini salute followed by

"Yes Mam, very good mam" and walked back to the car and retrieved the ladies overnight bag from the boot.

Fred looped an arm out so his new guest could link onto it.

The atmosphere in the small mirrored walled lift was electricifying. Everywhere Fred looked he could see his date from a different angle. Including a good one of her back, as she had taken the cloak of her shoulders. He could just make out the small of her back and the beginnings of her well rounded bottom. Glancing upwards the mirroed ceiling showed off the beauty of the cut of the gown and the way they decorated the soft pillows of her breasts.

They walked out of the lift in silence and Fred led the way down the corridor towards his appartment. Fred fished the keys from his pocket and opened the front door. Feeling for the light switch he entered the appratment.

The light illuminated the Hallway of his luxurious bachelor pad. In front of them, were the double doors to the living room. He turned on the light and the living room was illumintated. All the lighting switchs in his appartment were round knobs so the user could adjust the lighing to suit the mode. All the way through his appartment he had a cream coloured carpet. Directly next to the living room from the hallway was the small kitchen.

The kitchen was small but had all the modern domestic appliances fitted in. A microwave, A cooker with grill and overn. A washing machine and a Tumble dryer. The floor of the kitchen had black and white chuequered tiles.

At the end of the hallway on the left was the masterbedroom and just before it on the right was the spare bedroom which also doubled as an extension of his study at the moment. Since Fred rarely had guests staying around.

Going down the hallway towards the master bedroom on the left were two bathrooms One was intended to be the Master bedroom bathroom whilst the other was for guest use.

"please make yourself at home Tory. Use the bathroom to freshen up and help yourself to anything in the kitchen. I've got to erm..erm...." he stuttered as he shuffled back slowly to his room.

Fred quickly rushed to his bedroom which was an absolute tip. Closing the door to his bedroom he cursed himself before he dashed around his bedroom picking up all the dirty bits of laundry and putting them in the laundry hamper. Rushing to the desk in his bedroom he quickly tided up the documents. Fred had amassed a large collection of cups in his room from all the late night cups of tea and coffe he drank. Faced with a dilema, he put these in the clothes hamper as well to deal with later. running into the bathroom he cleared up the mess he made while getting ready for the ball.

Taking a sigh, he composed himself and removed all of his clothing bar his boxers and put on an old T-shirt before taking another deep breath and walked out of his room to engage his guest.

 

[Clarrissa]

Making Herself At Home

Tory was a bit uneasy in the lift. All the mirror made her feel as though she were on display. Her body reflected at every angle. She could tell Fred was enjoying the view, but she was just as happy when the doors opened at his floor.
The apartment was spacious and luxurious. The carpeting thick and soft, the kind that makes you want to curl your toes in and walk bare foot all over it. A modern kitchen with stainless appliances done in black, white and silver with splashes of teak here and there. Very modern yet the wood took it from sterile to cozy. Tory noted the breakfast bar and decided that would be her favorite spot for morning coffee. Spying the stainless kettle upon the stove she decided some tea would be lovely before retiring for the night.
Moving down the hall Fred pointed out the guest room and the guest bath, before he bolted off down into his own room stammering, leaving her to stand there a bit bewildered by his actions. Stepping into the guest room she pushed the door to close it but paid no mind that it didn't close all the way, leaving anyone in the hall a wonderful view.
Setting her valise upon the bed she opened it pulling out the clothing to wear for tomorrow's excursion to the stores. Stepping out she moved out of her shoes leaving the soft green velvet pumps by the chair. Slowly she reached above her head clasping her arms tilting backward stretching out her lower back as she arched. Returning her arms down she started taking off her jewelry, removing first the emerald earrings and then bracelet. The necklace was stuck in the hook of her gown, in order to remove it she unhooked the gown and let it slide down to pool around her waist. She didn't want the gown ruined so she stepped out of it and hung it on the hanger she had thought to bring along with her cloak, draping it over the gown.
Standing in her dark green, satin bra and panties with the matching garter and stockings she still fought with the clasp of the necklace . . .