"Can you tie the back for me?" Maddie asked, turning her back towards him and moving her hair to the side. Vincent didn't respond, he just silently obliged. Once he was done, his hands found themselves holding her waist... gently. "Vincent?" Maddison asked and as soon as she did he removed his hands. "All done, it looks good..." he spoke softly.
"Right... we should get going now then?" Maddie asked, turning around to look up at him, noticing how different their heights were up close.
"Yeah, I called our driver he said he'll be out front in 5." Vincent's tone changed, and the softness faded completely, only leaving his public facade.
"By the time we're down there it'll be 5 minutes," Maddison spoke, putting on her heels. Vincent nodded and opened the hotel door, waiting for Maddison to step out before closing the door.
The walk to the main lobby was quiet, they had so much to catch up on but neither would be willing to start that type of conversation...
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Once they had both stepped into the car finally someone spoke, however, of course, it was the driver. "Evening Mr. Michael & Ms. Green. I'm assuming you know the topic of this party?"
Vincent nodded while Maddison spoke, "I'm not sure actually..." The driver looked into the rearview mirror while raising a brow. "Mr. Michael didn't tell you?" Maddison looked to Vincent, then back at the driver. "I'm afraid not." she smiled.
"It's for conversation only, getting used to their atmosphere... make them feel as if they know you."
"I see, thank you, Roderick."
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