Amidst the shadows and the secrets

Night Twenty-Two

Chisana recognized the designer shops. Are we seriously shopping here? I heard about it but never been here before. She glanced at Reiji, who had his legs crossed and read a book. The ride does take long enough. "What kind of party is your father hosting?" 

"He's not hosting it as Tougo Sakamaki. This party is for vampires, and he is the vampire king. Only the best dress will do." Reiji closed his book, understanding they have arrived. "It is important not to leave my side or my brothers on Saturday. Even if we need to be present doesn't mean they will all stay in the same room." He got out kept the door open for her. 

She nodded. "Does that mean that you will be critical about the dress?" 

"Yes, I want you to try a few dresses. Even if we find ten dresses, I will approve them. One dress is enough, after all." He guided her towards a shop and went inside. 

And this is where we go? Wow, I've never set foot in a shop like this. "A black dress is a classic and it can be used for a few events... Does your father host many events or parties?" She turned to him. 

"No, he does not." He noticed her being relieved. "You'll be fine, Chisana. I won't let you out of my sight." He promised himself. After all, he was a son of his father and all eyes would be on them. Therefore, her as well for being with them. 

She smiled a faint smile. "That does sound reassuring, thank you." I know I can trust you. She searched for a few suitable dresses that fit with her taste in fashion. 

He looked between the dresses. He wanted a decent dress. Sleeveless, maybe but a nice neckline without showing too much. He knew Laito would be all over her, otherwise. Finding a few dresses, he hung them over his arm. "Find a few first and try them on later." 

"Of course." Just how critical will he be? Or should I just leave it up to him? He does seem to know his way around the store. She made up her mind. "Reiji, I trust you because I don't know where to look or that I can't believe my eyes seeing the price tags. You know me well enough to pick a few dresses that will be suitable for the party." 

Understanding she gave him a compliment, he did not want to let her down. He felt his glasses slip and pushed it back up. "I will, thank you." He found a couple of dresses and went to the fitting room with her. "Try them on for me. I want to see how it fits." He hung the dresses up for her. 

Regardless of the dress, I guess it's better to wear a different bra so I have no stripes on my back. She touched the soft fabric of a dress. "I will." She closed the curtain and changed into the first dress. "Do you think they have low heels for the total picture?" She opened the curtain and held the dress. "It's too long otherwise." She lifted her head and met his eyes. 

The dress fit her in the right places. Sure, the length proved too long but that didn't caught his eye but the V-neck showed too much. He snapped out of it and shook his head. "I don't like the V-neck. It shows your neck too much and that's a vulnerable place." He sent her back inside. 

In the fitting room, she changed her dress. Dress number two. I like the short sleeves. She admired the dress. Outside, she hung the first dress on a rack. 

The moment he looked up from his phone, he saw the dress on her and shook no. "Absolutely not, square neckline is not for you. Change." 

Damn, he saw that within a second. But he's not wrong. I don't wear anything with a square neck back home. Realizing she thought of the mansion as home, she saw her cheeks color pink. Well, I do live with them for three weeks. Everyone has been friendly and patient with me. Changed into dress three, she returned back to him.