"Relax I am not going to bite you"

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*Ginny POW*
"Baby I got a confession, just keep an open mind okay ?" Tom says as he comes over to slide his arms around me, as I am checking the last things before the party.
I turn to look at him, oh don't he look absolutely handsome in a midnight blue silk suit, with a lighter blue shirt and a silver tie. "What is it my most handsome man ?"
"You sound like you are the one sucking up, might be me needing to do that, I might have invited Ben". He ducks slightly like he expects an explosion.
I breathe in deeply, I get that he wants someone there he can relate to, talk to, but I am not sure I am totally ready to face Ben yet. "Relax I am not going to bite you, or kill him, but he better not bring up that subject".
"Thank you darling, and you look absolutely stunning, you are going to be the belle of the ball". He says, kissing me softly, running his eyes over my dress.
I pull a face at him, even though I love when he compliments me and he is really good at doing that. "Kiss ass".
"Can't I compliment my very beautiful girlfriend without being accused of alternate motives ?" He says, trying to look insulted, but then he kisses me instead, well no matter what it is working.
The door opens and India comes running in, her hair a mess. "Sorry mom I forgot the time, I am going to hurry of to the bathroom and get ready".
"Okay sweetie, just hurry a bit okay ?" I call after her, wondering why she is suddenly very often late, she has always been very good at keeping time.
Five minutes later there is a soft knock on the door, and I go to open, finding Ben on the other side, nervously fiddling with a bouquet of flowers, handing them to me, his cheeks slightly pink. "Thank you for letting me come Ginny".
"I wasn't exactly given a choice Ben, but come on in, and thank you for the beautiful flowers". They are roses, changing in shades of blue and purple and truly very beautiful.
Ben walks in, looking perfect as always in a dark blue suit with a slightly pink shirt, funnily enough almost the exact colour of Indias dress, but well how could he know ?
Tom pulls Ben into a hug, sounding a bit relieved. "Well I am happy you are here, I am sure I would feel like a lonely fish out of water otherwise".
"No problem, but I could use a drink right about now". He says and Tom pulls him into the living-room and I can hear them chatter away, making me smile.
Then the doorbell rings and the first guests arrive, and I don't have time for anything but greeting people the next half hour.
"Oh Ginny I am so happy to finally meet you, you are so pretty". Penelope says as her and my ex husband Harold arrives as the last.
I choke down the bile rising in my throat and smile as she kisses my cheeks. "Well nice to meet you to Penelope, you look exactly like I imagined".
And well she does, all blonde and very young and well, air headed, in a red dress that has a cleavage showing of a pair of big clearly fake boobs.
"Thanks for having us, I can't wait to see India and don't you look beautiful". My ex Harold says, kissing my cheeks too.
Penelope puts her hand on my arm, smiling conspiratorial. "I heard that you are dating some younger guy, some actor none the less, but as I told Harold, that has to just be an evil rumour".
"Well.. ". I don't know what to say, but as called Tom shows up right at that moment, looking ever so handsome, smiling friendly. "Oh talk of the devil, this is my boyfriend Tom".
Penelope snaps her mouth shut, her eyes running over Tom, Harold looks like I might have gone crazy, Tom just smiles, sliding an arm around me. "Oh you must be Harold and Penelope, a pleasure to meet you".
"Oh isn't it just adorable, good for Ginny to have a younger man making her feel better". Penelope says sugary, and I feel like ripping those hair extensions of her.
Tom sends her a cold glare. "Actually I am the lucky one having found Ginny, she is the most amazing, sexy and beautiful woman I have ever know, so thanks Harold, for letting her go".
I can't help but giggle, as he pulls me with him into the living-room, whispering in my ear. "Sorry, I hope I didn't over step any boundaries".
"Oh babe you were perfect and I love you even more right now". I tell him, kissing him softly, hearing him whisper. "and I love you".

*India POV*
I come out from my room, immediately scanning for Ben, I know he is there, as he gave me a lift, saying he would wait about five minutes before going inside.
He is easy to spot, no one looks as good as Ben in a suit, not to me, even though I have to give it to Tom, he cleans up nice, and mom looks so happy and proud on his arm, I hope those snobbish bitches doesn't plan on ruin it for her.
Ben is standing with my mom and Tom, talking to a nice elderly couple that I know from others of these parties and I walk over, smiling friendly. "Mom, Tom, nice to se you Ben, Mr and Mrs Epstein".
"Don't you look like a beautiful flower". Ben says, taking my hand and kissing it, trying not to look at me wrongly, but it is enough to make my mom glare at him.
Old mrs Epstein clabs her hands, then she grabs my hand. "Oh such a charmer and a gentlemen, those don't come around very often now a day my girl, better grab this one before he is gone".
"India your father would like to speak with you". My mom hurriedly cuts in, before anyone else can say anything, and I hide a smirk.

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