Pearl tears

Chapter 6

Chapter 6

       The dining room doors opened and the sight before Pearl amazed her. She had seen the room earlier during the walk around the house and property but seeing it lit by a dim chandelier and candles made it one of the most beautiful rooms she had ever seen. The glow was soft enough for a few shadows to dance but still bright enough to see everything clearly. 

     "Wow!" Was the only word Pearl was able to get her mouth to form. She walked slowly in taking in the table settings and how everything looked like it was taken from a book of fables. People really did have dinners like this? I thought that was only books and movies. Wow.. Maybe one day I can have a private dinner with Cass just like this but better.

      Pearl took a deep breath and tried to clear her mind and focus. How could she think about a private dinner when she wasn't even sure how things would be able to work out with Cass and the whole mess she was in with the Mason's and all that. She pushed the thoughts away and taking another breath she made it to her place at the table determined to do what they had planned out to buy them more time to figure out what can and would be done.

     "Pearl dear! You look absolutely gorgeous this evening, doesn't she Mason?" Mr. Mason gave his son a look that said he better agree or else. It was not subtle at all and Pearl knew the look all too well. 

     "Yes Father, she does look very lovely." He says, very politely, glancing at his father adding a little wink to Pearl when he was sure he wasn't being watched any longer. "How do you do, Pearl?" Mason asks with a small smile. 

    "Very well thank you." Pearl replies, taking her seat she adds. "May I say you gentlemen look very dashing yourselves." 

     "Cass, have the kitchen staff start serving." He says with a wave of his hand. Cass gives Pearl a 'it's going to be ok' look as she nods to Mr. Mason as she heads through the door leading to the kitchen area. 

    "Now, as we wait, I would like to speak to you both. I know I have spoken to you both independently, but I would like us to talk about things together." He pauses a moment looking at them one at a time as if expecting one to interject. Neither does, so he continues on. "Now I know you don't know each oth-" He starts but Pearl interrupts.

     "I'm sorry to interrupt Mr. Mason, I know that's rude, but I would like to say that if Drake agrees I would be willing to spend time with him so we can get to know each other." She looks down shyly, then back up towards Mr. Mason after a quick glance towards Drake. 

     "I'm not saying I agree to the marriage or anything yet.. I'm also not declining either, just that I'm willing to um, well, get to know Drake and give it some real thought before giving an answer." She finishes in a rush taking a deep breath and looking back down at her hands. 

     "That's wonderful! I'm sure Drake would agree to that. Right son?" Mr. Mason asks Drake but his tone makes it more statement than question. 

      "Well," Drake seems to take a moment to think it over. "I guess we could hang out or whatever." He says, hesitation clear in his voice. "But don't think that it's going to change my mind on the marriage part." 

     Mr. Mason glares at his son then suddenly smiles. "That is great! I knew you would both start coming around." He claps his hands, rubbing them together. "Now that we got that out of the way let's eat!" He says just as dinner is served, a self satisfied smile on his face. 

     The rest of the dinner goes smoothly with Mr. Mason talking about his work and this company or that company. Pearl knows she should be paying attention to the conversation but she can't focus. Her thoughts, of freedom and Cass, flooding in as she keeps one ear half open and nods in what seems to be the right time. 

     Finally the dinner ends and they all go their separate ways. Cass and Pearl make their way back to the room Pearl knows she will have to call her own for a while longer. They walk in to find Drake already waiting for them. 

     "Wow! You got here fast." Pearl is shocked to find him sitting on her bed. 

     "You found out my secret. I'm a superhero with super speed!" He says jumping up and acting like he is straightening out a cape making Cass and Pearl burst out laughing. 

     "Ah! Well, don't worry Mr. Speedy, your secrets are safe with us!" Pearl says with a giggle making them all laugh.

     "I must admit I think we'll all have fun hanging out. So when should we start? I don't want my father to think we are excited about it." Pearl and Cass nod in agreement. 

     Pearl looks at Cass. She is so cute when she is thinking.. The way her cute nose scrunches up. 

     "Pearl, Oh Pearl!" Cass says, waving her hand in front of Pearl's face. "Earth to Pearl!" Pearl's face flushes bright red.

     " Sorry I was thinking." Pearl says, looking at her shoes as if they could save her.

     "Cass was saying that we should probably wait a couple days, maybe until say, Saturday?" He looks to Cass who nods. "And then start hanging out. Maybe we can all go out to lunch or something." 

     "Sounds good to me." Pearl agrees, still not really looking at anyone. Her face still burning with embarrassment. 

      "Well then this superhero is out for now. Catch ya later!" He grabs his invisible cape twirling out the door with a wave. 

     "See, I told you he's not as bad as his first impression was." Cass say's, still laughing at Drake's antics.

    "Yeah you were right." Pearl laughs out and sighs. "I'm glad you were right." She looks at Cass, her breath catching in her throat. 

    Cass walks up and puts her hands on Pearl's cheeks making sparks of pleasure seep into her skin. "So, what were you thinking about so hard?" She whispers.   

     Pearl looks deep in her eyes. "You." She whispers out so low she isn't sure Cass heard her.

     Suddenly their lips crash together desperately. Pearl gasps at the sudden tingles as Cass takes the moment to deepen the kiss, her tongue darting in to meet Pearl's. Their mouths exploring each other with a passion Pearl never dreamed possible. The sparks, tingles and heat travel through her body meeting at her core. 

      They break the kiss, breathing heavily. 

"I want you, but I want it to be perfect." Cass breaths out. "I'm going to go. I'll be right across the hall if you need anything." Pearl can only nod. Shocked at Cass's confession and her own desire to want the same. 

  "Goodnight." She whispers, giving Pearl a quick kiss and rushing out.

 "Goodnight"