Dreams Don't Always Go To Plan (Handsome Jack x Reader) (NEW & REVISED VERSION)

Ch 7: The Party

The day of the party had arrived.

You didn't start getting ready until about two hours before the invitation's start time. Emily came over to help you zip up your gown, and to keep you company while you continued getting ready.

You decided to leave your hair down with a thick wave to it - pulled back, and pinned up on one side. Your eye makeup was a bit darker tonight, and you went for a dark red stain on your lips. You added some black stoned earrings, and matching bracelet. You looked beautiful, even to yourself.
Emily sat smiling, admiring you as you spun around in your dress. You felt bad that she couldn't come as well.
"I wish you could be there. Then I wouldn't be so nervous." You admitted, frowning.

She smiled in return. "Well, as much as I'd love to get all dolled up, and go to one of these. I don't think I'd like it once I was there. I'm too peppy for these snobs! No offense!" She began laughing.

You chuckled back. "Yeah, sure - haha - none taken! I mean, I'm not really sure I fit in with these people either."

"Nah, you do a little. More than me, at least. You were always meant to be a 'higher up' Plus...Jack seems to like you enough."

You smiled. "Eh, well I don't know about 'enough' He just likes having someone that can actually do their job." You chuckled.

Emily smiled back and glanced at the time. "Oh my gosh! You need to get going! The party started nearly 15 minutes ago!"

Your eyes snapped to the time. "Oh shit!" You grabbed your ECHOband, and checked yourself in the mirror one more time. "Will you-"

"I'll make sure your door is locked when I leave, yes. Now go!"

"Thank you!" You yelled as you jogged (as best you could in your heels, thankfully you had decided on shortish ones) to the fast travel station.

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You appeared in a large open room. Many nicely dressed people were standing around and talking. None of their faces looked familiar, as you'd expected.
"Right over there for security, ma'am." You heard a voice next to you. Your turned your head to see a guard pointing over to a security checkpoint - moving you along, and out of the way for new entrees. "Have to make sure you're on the list first."

You thanked the man, and headed that way. After a short line of people - you stood in front of a retina scanner. The light of the scan appeared, and a green light with a chime dinged somewhere near you. "You're good to go. Right this way, Miss." The man running the scanner pointed to another man a few feet away. You walked over to him, feeling a bit like herded cattle instead of a guest. "Have to make sure you're not carrying any weapons. Just walk through this arch, please." You did as the man instructed, and heard a similar ding. The man nodded, and pointed you towards some large doors. Two men, on either side greeted you as you walked up to them. Simultaneously, they each opened a door.

You stepped into an enormous open room. Where you stood was a wide walkway that overlooked the ballroom a story below. Each pillar, supporting the upper walkway, was wrapped in golden fabric, and twinkling lights. Glints of falling golden confetti could be seen cascading from the ceiling every several seconds. A large chandelier hung in the middle, eye level with the upper walkway, glistening in the lights. You noticed a large grand staircase leading from the walkway down to the ballroom. It's railings also wrapped in golden ribbon, and string lights. The décor was absolutely gorgeous. It looked beyond wealthy. Hyperion definitely knew how to throw a good looking party.  The massive room was buzzing with the sound of guests sipping on their drinks, and talking amongst each other. As of yet, you couldn't pick anyone out that looked bored with the festivities.