Dom's Absolution

Ch. 26 - Another Step Forward

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"That smart ass mouth of yours
got nothing to say this time?"

- Dominic
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Chapter 26 - Another Step Forward

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Back in Aelbank City, in one of the more expensive boutiques, I sat patiently next to Cristiano as we waited for Blaire to try on yet another dress.

"I'm so glad that you were able to fly down for my birthday party this weekend. I've really missed you these past few months. How are things with your family? Is your mom doing alright?" I asked with a small smile.

"Things are still a bit hectic where mom is concerned; some days are better than others. Trust me though, I would not miss your twenty-first birthday for anything!" Cristiano smiled back, his eyes briefly looking at the bodyguards that were scattered around the shop, "Security as tight as ever I see?"

Chuckling lightly, I nodded, "You know Dom, always one for safety. But hey! At least he lets me drive my Panamera, most times."

"Well that's progress," Cristiano commented before his head motioned in the direction of the two large Irishmen dressed in dark leather jackets, "I see Blaire has got her own goon squad as well now."

"Indeed! But she's lucky James isn't as overbearing, although Blaire still hates the fact that they have to accompany her anywhere she goes. She's always trying to convince me to outrun them so that we can just have some time to ourselves without being watched," I confessed in a softer tone towards the end.

Cocking his head to one side as he fingered his smooth chin, "And have you? Tried to outrun them that is?"

Lowering my voice even more, I replied, "We haven't yet, but it shouldn't be too hard right? I do drive a Porsche after all."

"Think you, Blaire, and myself can ditch them sometime?" he asked with a mischievous grin.

"Sure! Like I told Blaire, we'd have to make it count though, so whatever you two have planned, make sure it's worth me losing my driving privileges for a bit," I giggled softly.

Cristiano shook his head as he said more seriously, "I was just kidding, I wouldn't want to encourage you to do something so reckless. I definitely don't need Dominic coming for my head."

As I was to say something, Blaire's voice interrupted.

"You guys! I think this is the one!" she eagerly exclaimed as she suddenly stepped out of the dressing room.

With a big smile on her face, she came and stood in front of us, giving a slow twirl so that we could see the black dress from all angles.

"Damn!" Cristiano and I said at the same time.

The black, long-sleeve bodycon dress had mesh inserts with solid coverage along the shoulders, bust area, as well from the waist down. There was black mesh in between the cut-out areas and down the long sleeves. The svelte shape was perfect for showing off Blaire's sexy 5ft 6in figure.

"James is going to love this!" I gushed, my eyes roaming over my best friend's body.

"Yea?" Blaire asked as she looked at herself in the mirror, her hands cupping her bust area, "I wish I had a bit more up here though; your breasts would look amazing in this Jade."

"Agreed!" Cristiano quickly pipped in.

Blushing slightly, I shook my head, "Not this year, guys. I'm going for a more minimalist look this time."