The Duke's Wife ( #wattys2017 )

Chapter one

Title: Familiar Stranger

The music increased the pounding in her head slightly but it was worth the trouble, if she could find the damn bar and drown her miseries in a series of tequila shots and a glass of scotch; Maybe in a reversed order, scotch first tequila after, a perfect solution for the chaos in her head.

"What can I get you?" the bartender  asked

"can I have a scotch " she said while he poured a glass.

"What could be so bad your literally drinking it away" A voice to her left said.

she turned to see the mystery man, the first thing that captured her sight were his blue eyes that seems to draw her into an never ending ocean ready for sailing and to discover the many mysteries of him; but something felt familiar about these blue eyes.

Another two features on this man-God that sat next to her was the waviness of his hair, it called to her, wanting her to feel the making of fine silk.

But that was not even what got her even more interested but the fact of his suit being fitted to his body, it stated defined and well built. Angelina melted at the sight of his sleeves that rolled up his arms.

But she had to play it cool, hiding the fact that his outward appearance affected her head as much as the alcohol.

"Rough night " she simply said as she picked up her drink the bartender placed in front of her.

"Maybe I can help" the stranger said calmly as he down the glass of vodka infront of him and signalled for a next one.

"What are you thinking?" She asks

"An acting job,there are some complications but you will be fully provided for among other things" he placed the empty glass down and turned to stare in her eyes.

" Me, an actress" she said " Wrong lady for that job" sending a polite smile his way.

" You have the making of the perfect character, for what i have in mind, so you are just whom i am looking for"   the stranger said, staring calmly with a strange look in his blue orbs.

"Well then what does it entail " she flirted, playing his game.

" Well what fun is that ? " he spoke, a smirk playing on his lips.

" Then how would i know if i want the job or not?" Her eyebrows raising, questioningly.

"Well firstly, your not in a condition to rationally think through my preposition" he said standing from the stool, his perfect posture on show. " And i don't do business in bars"

"Your a smart one, aren't you" she said.

"Like any fine breeding of gentlemen, I try to be" His lips curling into a devious smile "I will see you around Ms. Alexis"

The bartender watched the scene that played out and grinned to himself.