"I see what you are doing with that.All eyes on me, huh?"
"Affirmative."
"The boots too?Do they glow as well?"
"Affirmative."
"Cool beans.How about these?"I asked as I took the panties and stepped into them."Does the drip pan glow too?"
He chuckles."Yes."
"Crucial!"I bent over and touched my toes."Then, if I do this in the dark, you will see them?"
"Mmhmm.I might regret that decision."
"Mmhmm.You might."
Walking in on Aurei's arm, I'm surprised by the number of people here.I know the count was around 200, but it feels like more.The grills are smoking.The smell of barbecue fills the air.Waiters are serving drinks and appetizers while people are mingling.Some are sitting at the tables under the tents eating their meal.Children are running around.Music fills the air, and the dance floor is full.The whole atmosphere is warm and inviting.
A waiter comes up and takes our order."Miss Wright, what may I get for you?"
"Crown neat, please."
"Mr.Moore?The same?"
"Yes.Thank you."
"You're welcome."He says as he goes over to the open bar.There is a crowd of older men standing in front of it.They are wasting no time taking advantage of the free-flowing alcohol.Their laughter is loud.
Aurei takes my elbow and steers me to the tent by the dance floor."Let's look for Bee and Ann.They will have saved us a place."
As we walk past people, we are greeted warmly, and several men and a couple of women introduce themselves to us as reporters.I notice they have small identification buttons on their clothing.All of them are extremely polite and treat me with a great deal of respect.Much more than I'm used to receiving.Their attention is focused on Maximus, and I'm a side note.
Quintus did good.He may get a dance instead of two hugs.
Aurei whispers in my ear."See.Word on the Italian street is you are a Vegas Superstar.No one here is calling you nasty names."
"It appears you are right again."
He smiles at me and kisses my hand.His dark brows hide his green eyes in the shadows, but I know they are needy right now.He cinches my hand and leads me through the maze of tables to where Ann and Bee sit with Quintus and a very attractive woman.He introduces her as Jemma, and we shake hands.Ann and Bee stand and give me kisses and compliment the color of my dress.There are four empty seats, and I ask Bee casually while Ann talks to Jemma, and Quintus discusses something with Aurei."Who will be joining us?"
She rolls her eyes and says."Guess."
"Oh fuck no!"
She laughs."Oh fuck yes."
Right on cue, they walk up too.Antonio and Angelo, followed by Gio and Mia.The guys all shake hands, and I twinkle wave to them.They grin at me and give me the manly head bob at precisely the same time.
Macho men.Gotta love them!
I decided earlier I would really try to be civil to their wives, so I lean up and speak to them, but Mia pretends she doesn't hear me.Fine as Frosty!Gio nods then gives me the cold shoulder when Mia frowns at her.
Bee whispers."Ignore them.You'll have a much better time."
I laugh at her."No doubt."
The waiter walks the edge of the dance floor and brings our drinks."Miss Wright.Mr.Moore."He says as he starts to set them on the table.The movement triggers his pilot reflexes, and he turns his hawk-eyes on us.He hears the waiter when he says."Your dress makes you easy to find."
