𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑 | ✓

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩 𝟐𝟔

I'm waiting patiently for Vivienne in the lounge room, I've been ready for thirty minutes and she claims she still needs time.

As I lounged on the couch, my fingers mindlessly swiping through the endless stream of shit on my phone, the sound of her heels finally echoed down the hallway catches my attention.

I rise to my feet, turning to find her in the Valentino crepe couture dress I had bought her, and looking fucking amazing, as per usual. I knew she would when I bought it. On her feet sit, Jimmy Choo Saeda Pointed Pumps.

I attempt to suppress the smirk that threatened to spread across my face, but I think it's already plastered all over my face.

"Is this okay?" she questions, looking down at her dress hesitantly, her voice laced with uncertainty.  I don't reply, my smirk remaining on my face as my eyes travel her body. "Ryder, I'm being serious." She stood there, arms tightly folded over her full chest, a deep frown etched on her beautiful face.

With a soft chuckle, My eyes meet hers. "Looks like I might have to keep you extra close tonight." My words are laced with playful humour as I tease her. She rolls her eyes in response, but I couldn't help but notice the subtle smirk that played on her lips before she gracefully slung her purse over her shoulder.

Finn had invited us out to some club tonight, and I thought I'd take the chance to show Vivienne off, and introduce her to my other friends. I ultimately decided to keep it casual, not feeling the need to dress up.

I'm wearing a Tom Ford black button-up, leaving the top buttons undone for a touch of casual elegance, a pair of black suit trousers, and a pair of loafers on my feet.

I couldn't help but admire her as she fidgeted with her long straight hair, trying to get it just right. She tugged at her dress, making sure it was perfectly aligned with her body. Finally, she looked up at me with a smile. "Ready?" she excitedly chirped, before making her way towards the front door, Her steps light and graceful.

Without a second thought, I followed behind her, my heart beating a little faster than it was before.

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I open the passenger door of my black Mclaren, reaching in to take Vivienne's hand and helping her out of the passenger seat.

The cool evening air enveloped us as we stood side by side, and I watch as she looks up at the surroundings, the city lights twinkling in the distance. But my eyes stayed glued to the side of her face.

I don't think I can pay attention to anything else when I'm around her. It's as if she's casted some type of spell on me that makes me act stupid. I'm not stupid, I don't act stupid with anyone else.

We make our way up the stairs, stopping at the door before getting let in within seconds. With her hand in mine, I guide her to where I can only assume Finn is. As we walk further into crowds, I feel her fingers slightly tighten around mine. I don't pay attention to it, I just make sure she's standing close enough to me that she's safe.