Down The Rabbit Hole

Mysteries and Surprises

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          / ___ /                                                                                                                                                                               (   _     _ )                                                                                                                                                                              (        X     )                                                                                                                                                                            /              |                                                                                                                                                                            /                 )                                                                                                                                                                         |                 |                                                                                                                                                                          /        |    |     |                                                                                                                                                                        /         |    |    |                                                                                                                                                                       |    ( __ __) __)                                                                                                                                                                      ____)

As worried as Allie was that Louis hadn't showed up yet, she didn't want to seem impolite, so she and Dino went and sat on the sofa together while Lady Dara went to the side of the fireplace and pulled on a tassel before coming over to sit in a chair.  Crossing her legs, her stunning black stiletto heels drew Allie's attention.  They looked like they could be used as a weapon if need be, they were so sharp.  Then Lady Dara coughed slightly and Allie's eyes were drawn upward into Lady Dara's sharp eyes.  She rested her folded hands on her thighs and leaned forward to gaze at Allie.

"You are probably wondering why I invited you here my dear, knowing how private and secretive this club is. We definitely cater to a different 'breed' of patrons here."  Lady Dara's ruby lips curved up into a smile that didn't really reach her eyes, and Allie swore she heard Dino make a slight hissing noise next to her.  But when she glanced at him sideways, she thought she must have imagined it.  

"I am curious what interest you would have in a young 21 year old that just graduated and has no actual business experience beyond my AA Degree?" Allie confessed.

"Well I must confess to a little secret my dear.  I am close with a professor of yours, and he seemed to think very highly of you and your potential.  Seeing as he doesn't say good things about just anyone, I felt obliged to look into you as well and I liked what I saw, as well as what I see now"  Lady Dara seemed to just murmur that last part.  

Allie was quite surprised to learn that one of her professors thought that she had potential, and a bit curious who it was.  But before she could form the question, a knock was heard at the office door, and then in emerged an impeccably dressed man in a very expensive looking white suit.  He was holding a large tray of tea cups, tea pot, and some delicious looking treats.  But when Allie went to look at his face, he had a white rabbit mask covering it.  

"Sorry I'm so late Lady Dara!" he said a bit out of breath, but in the sexiest voice Allie had ever heard.  It gave her tingles and shivers and had a familiar tone to it, but she couldn't fathom how she would know this man who literally oozed confidence and yes, danger.  But alluring none the less.  

He came in and placed the tray on the desk and proceeded to pour tea out for everyone, asking how many cubes of sugar, and if they would like cream.  Then he brought everyone their cups and sat down on the other chair with his own.  Lady Dara raised her tea cup up in a toast and said "To future possibilities!"

Everyone took a sip, and Allie felt she hadn't tasted anything quite so delectable in her whole life.  It was so warm and smooth and sweet, and she was beginning to relax a bit with the tea and the soothing fire.  Lady Dara's voice seemed to take on an ethereal tone as she continued her explanation.

"I am looking into expanding and to do so I will need to bring on more leadership.  After hearing about you and looking into your background, I really feel there perhaps could be a future for you here.  But before I make any proposals, I would like to get to know you better, so I was hoping you could enjoy the party, let loose a little and we can get to know each other better through the night."  Lady Dara finished and set her eyes on Allie's with a soul searching glance.  

Feeling much calmer because of the tea, and a tad sleepy due to the crackling fire, Allie took a minute to answer before saying  "I'd love to Lady Dara, and I hope to meet your expectations!" Although Allie was a bit disconcerted by the look in Lady Dara's eyes which seemed to say you already do.  She glanced at Dino and his eyes looked a bit funny like he was in a bit of a daze, but when her eyes darted over to the 'White Rabbit', his green eyes glittered seductively at her and she quietly gasped a little as recognition kicked in.  

"I see you already know my manager Louis!" Lady Dara purred.

Allie watched in shock as Louis stood up and pulled off his Rabbit mask. "Surprise Princess!" he chuckled deep in his throat.  He walked over to Allie and held out his hand to help her up.