That's My Fiancé

Chapter 40

"Serenity, hurry up!" called a tall, handsome man with blue eyes in dark tuxedo. If there was one thing that pissed the one and only Seto Kaiba off, it was tardiness.

"We have plenty of time, Seto." the auburn haired woman argued back.

Seto growled. "That idiot's plane finally gets fixed and we need to get to dinner straight on the clock! I'm not waiting any longer."

Serenity sighed. "We'll be fine, Seto." she reassured. The Kaiba wife and matriarch came downstairs in a green, chinese dress that showed her slender figure and black heels. Her long, auburn hair was in a prim and proper bun and her makeup was elegant and subtle.

'Finally...' the CEO thought. He understood his wife's desire to dress up and look nice, but he was deeply anxious to have this business meeting with some of the business associates.

"You look beautiful..." Seto muttered, giving a small kiss on his wife's cheek.

"Thank you." she replied with a blush. "So where are we going?"

The Kaiba couple started to head out to a helicopter outside. "We're going to the La Serene." Seto replied.

"Ah..." was her only reply, truth be told she didn't really care much for dinner at the moment. "Seto?"

"Hm?"

"Do you think our little Jaden will be okay?" she asked, worried.

"He's not exactly little anymore, Serenity." Seto corrected. "But he should know everything that he needs to know."

"And... what about the fact that he'll be married?" she asked, still unaware of the situation. The woman entered the helicopter, followed by her husband.

"We'll cross that road when we get there." The CEO replied bluntly.

Pharaoh watched the two leave from the window, releasing a tired meow before a puff of light appeared out of the creature's mouth.

"Ah, looks like we have the place to ourselves." said Banner's voice as the ball floated in the air. Pharaoh however approached the ball and ate it once again. "Ack! Pharaoh, you just ate-"

With that ball out of the way, the cat yawned quietly before drifting into a peaceful slumber.

Meanwhile at the Rhodes Residence, everyone was still making their final preparations before Mrs. Rhodes' birthday dinner.

"And... the final touch..." Alexis whispered to herself.

The blonde put on her golden earrings before admiring herself in the mirror. Alexis wore an alluring thigh split black dress that stopped at her knees, gold sandals with a slight heel, her makeup was also done and she decided to place her long, blonde hair in a high ponytail. While Alexis wasn't crazy about the dress she wore, she wanted to do so for her mother. Mrs. Rhodes believed that her daughter should definitely 'show off the goods that were passed down', while Alexis could say she liked her body she was also slightly worried about going over the top with showing skin.

Meanwhile Jaden sprayed some cologne while wearing the tuxedo Atticus gave him. He really wasn't looking forward to eating dinner with Mr. Rhodes. It'll probably be hours of insulting, questions, side comments... whatever the older man could muster.

"Kuri Kuri." Winged Kuriboh chirped.

"I'm not nervous, buddy." Jaden replied.

"Yet your palms are sweaty." Yubel commented.

"It's because it's hot in here!" Jaden protested. "But... I really don't wanna blow this for her."

"I don't see how you could, you do considerably well under pressure." said the demon. Jaden gave a content smile and adjusted his red tie for the grand evening. The brunette man left the room to head downstairs, but paused when he saw the former Obelisk Queen step out of her room in her attire.

He felt a blush creep on his face, once again finding himself admiring the beautiful woman in front of him. Alexis in a sexy black dress that showed her beautiful, creamy legs was a dream, an unexpected one, but a dream that he didn't want to find himself waking up from.

He saw her blush at his stare, making him smile, her expression was pretty adorable and just made her more lovable.

"You look beautiful." he complimented, recalling the advice Atticus told him. "Just... beautiful..."

The blonde smiled. "Thank you... you're not so bad looking yourself." she replied.

Jaden chuckled nervously, scratching the back of his head. "Ah look at me... saying something so mushy, so unlike me?" he joked.

Alexis let out a soft giggle that was music to Jaden's ears. "Actually, that was pretty sweet..." she replied truthfully, making Jaden less nervous.

"Well good, because it's true, you really are beautiful." Jaden complemented again. Alexis felt herself getting butterflies in her stomach, was she really being charmed by him at this point?

"Sis! Jaden! The limo is waiting for us!" Atticus called from downstairs.

Jaden chuckled. "Well that's our cue to go." he said with a wink. "So... you ready?" he asked, offering his hand, of course... this was only for the act.

"Ready." Alexis smiled and took his hand before the couple met downstairs, ready to go to dinner while Jaden was feeling a new level of confidence.