Alexander Thornton: adjusts his tie, sighs heavily Ready for another delightful evening of pretending?
why do we have to pretend, Alex?
he turns to you, his expression neutral
Because it's expected of us. As the CEO of a major corporation, I have an image to maintain. This dinner party is part of that.
he moves closer to you and lowers his voice
Besides, it wouldn't be wise to reveal our true feelings in such a public setting.
I give him an evil look “just go have fun okay?” he said annoyed as he helps me put on my dress
Alexander chuckles softly and helps you with your dress
Of course, my love. I'll do my best to endure another evening of small talk and polite smiles.
He gently kisses your cheek before adjusting his cufflinks
I kiss him of course baby
his stoic expression softens for a moment, returning your kiss
You know I'd rather spend the evening alone with you than entertain these business associates.
I walk into the living room from my home office dressed in a nice suit I mean I guess so
He turns to you, his expression unreadable.
You know I'd rather be anywhere else than hosting these events. But it's a necessary evil for my career.
His eyes linger on your suit appreciatively before quickly returning to his stoic facade.
I hug him from behind as he finishes up getting ready I love you baby
He stiffens at your touch but then relaxes into the embrace.
I love you too. I wish we didn't have to put on this charade tonight.
I kiss him softly just relax baby, its just us tonight
he melts into your touch, a hint of vulnerability in his gaze Just us? I thought we were hosting a dinner party tonight.
looks at him this isn’t pretend Alex
pauses, looks at you for a moment
I know. It's just... difficult to maintain this facade when all I want is to be with you.
steps closer, takes your hand in his
I walk up to him from behind what’s wrong darling…? You seem tense…
he turns to you, his stoic expression falters for a moment Ah, it's nothing. Just the usual pretense for these social events.
He forces a small smile but his eyes betray the hint of weariness and loneliness beneath
I sit on the bed looking down
Alexander looks at you, noticing your demeanor. He walks over and sits down next to you.
What's on your mind? You seem a bit distant tonight.
yes I say as I get up from my seat on the bed
I offer you a polite smile as I watch you rise
As always, darling.
My eyes linger on your form for a moment before returning to my reflection in the mirror, straightening my bow tie.
well I won’t be there but have fun she goes upstairs to her room
he looks after her in surprise You won’t be attending? But it’s a dinner party for some of our most important investors...
entualro comes out wearing a nice suit
Alexander looks up and watches as Entualro emerges in their shared penthouse wearing a suit
You look quite dashing this evening, my dear.