Whisper of Darkness

Chapter 8

The rest of the car ride was awkwardly quiet. No one spoke a word about anything. Not even the near death situation that all of them barely escaped.

Soon after, they arrived outside of the hospital where Tara worked. Suddenly remembering something, Vincent turned to Tara and spoke before she left the car. "I almost forgot, tomorrow there is a banquet. You must attend with me. You know, as my girlfriend."

Tara's face lit up with excitement. "Of course I'll join you. I've never been to a banquet before. What is the theme? I am assuming these things have themes correct?"

He chuckled in amusement at how excited she was, "Yes there is a theme. It's a masquerade ball."

She clapped her hands and bounced up and down in the seat as if she was a child, "OH MY GOSH! I've always wanted to go to a masquerade ball. What should i wear?" She became even more ecstatic at the thought of attending a masquerade ball.

He continued to laugh at her excitement, "Don't worry about that. You'll have a dress and everything you need by tomorrow."

She nodded with a big smile on her face, waved goodbye to Vincent and left the car.

A whole day went by and it was finally time for the masquerade ball. Tara got in the shower and freshened up. When she came out the bathroom, there was a box sitting on her bed. The wrapping was beautiful. It was a burgundy box with a burgundy bow on top. She went to touch it and was shocked that it was suede. She had never seen a suede box before. When she lifted the cover to open it, she was even more astonished at what was inside. Inside the big box lay an exquisite evening dress. The gorgeous dress was black and silver. She gently picked up the dress out of the box and held it in front of her to take a better look. This dress was so luxurious to the touch. It had to cost Vincent a fortune. She laid the dress on the bed and continue to unbox the remaining items. Left inside was a pair of black high heels and a black and silver mask that blended perfectly with the dress.

She began to get ready and when she was finished, she took one long look into the tall mirror that was in the corner of her room. She looked absolutely beautiful. She headed downstairs and saw that Vincent was distracted on the phone. She cleared her throat and he turned around to look at her.

He was completely mesmerized at the sight in front of him. She looked beautiful. He had never seen a more pleasant sight than this. "You look beautiful Tara." He said with a hint of softness in his eyes.

When she saw him, she was equally as mesmerized as he was. He looked so handsome is his suit. "You don't look so bad yourself Mr. Redello." She said with fascination etched across her face.

He held out his arm, gesturing for her to take it. She walked over to him and did just that. He looked at her, and jokingly said, "Shall we?" She looked back at him, "We shall." Both of them walked towards the elevator to the penthouse arm and arm.