The After Party

It was so quiet since they left the hotel, and Jon was trying to think of a way to break the ice. "How was it?" "The launch? Oh yeah, of course." Cathy was obviously nervous as she held her round bag which she has placed on top of her thighs. "It was great! The team was so helpful, and positive. Everyone did their job well," she was still speaking when he interrupted. "Are you trying to hide or cover anything?" He had noticed that she had covered her thighs with her bag. The bag was a rose colored shoulder bag which was round and made of rattan. It is originally brown, but there were crocheted pieces around it that made it look in a shade of rose. Cathy was wearing a pink one, it did not have sleeves but she opted to wear a white jacket which is down to about two inches below her butt. "No," she quickly said in reply. "I thought you're trying to cover your legs," he said jokingly. He continues to drive while Cathy seems to be offended. She raised an eyebrow, and said "I don't have to, it's just that I have nowhere to place it on." He smiled at her, "I was trying to be funny," he was about to start another conversation when they realized that they already got to the party venue. He quickly parked the car and handed over the key to the man in uniform. He then opened the door for her and as she got out of the car, she was amazed by what she saw. "Wow!" Cathy exclaimed. "This is going to be our party venue." Jon explained. Two men greeted good evening, and opened the doors for the two.

They entered a high-end bar, the type that usually holds parties of celebrities.

Once they got in, Jon glanced at Cathy, and he could see the way her eyes turned wider in amusement. It was the first time in her life to enter such a high-end club. "You okay?" he asked her. Cathy slowly turned her head to her right, "I am!" she said with such a high energy that she seemed like a kid surprised to see presents. The two looked at each other with huge smiles on their faces, but the moment was interrupted by a sexy French accent. "Hello, there," It was a beautiful and tall lady, wearing a black cocktail dress which showed her snow white skin. Her cheeks were pinkish as if she came from a hot bath, and her lips are sexy in red.

"Stephanie, hi" Jon patted her right cheek with his. "I am so in love with this place, come, join us." She invited him and handed over a glass of vodka. He was speaking to her when Alex, approached the three. "This is the head organizer, Steph." He touches Cathy's shoulder, "Cathy, remember, she was with your team earlier." Stephanie replied, "I know, of course." she suddenly saw Alex behind Cathy. "Oh, hi there," Alex immediately looked at Cathy as she turned to see him, and looked at Jon. "Sir, I was advised by Andrew to come here." "I believe you can take care of her?" she was referring to Cathy. "Come on, Jon. Let's drink. The launch had been a success. We must go ahead and celebrate." She pulled him by the arm until he had left Cathy behind with Alex. Alex, then took Cathy by the hand and took her to a nearby table. "Come Cathy, take a seat." he pulled out a chair for her and he sat on a chair at the opposite side. "What can I get you?" he politely asked. "I am alright with juice." "Oh, yeah. You don't drink?" He was carefully studying her face as if he didn't believe her. "Thanks, I'm allergic." A waiter came and placed a plate of nachos and two glasses of fresh pineapple juice. "Oh I haven't ordered yet," Alex told the guy, as he is confused. "Ah yeah," the waiter replied. "Mr. Albertson has told me, you might want to order some more?" "Oh no, we're fine." said Cathy. "As part of the celebration of the successful launch, everything is free of charge." He assured her. "Oh that's great!" said Alex, and the waiter handed them over a menu.