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The dreary night wore on with boring formalities along with other non-consequential behaviour from the esteemed guests of course networking amongst the elites at an otherwise charitable event for orphans or something Claire François couldn’t quiet remember the details sitting at her specially assigned table up front and centre of the soiree besides she had contributed a hefty sum towards the fund she had to be kept comfortable as the daughter of Dole François the global financial conglomerate.
Claire had a heavy burden on her shoulders with her name alone wherever she went or whom ever she met everyone always wanted something she had grown accustomed to being used in such a way however it had forced her to grow a thick skin her attitude was pleasant and graceful though. At other times she was the very opposite of a warm caring highly influential heiress she couldn’t let her guard down for a moment pride and self worth were her key traits.
She was on her third class of champaign it wasn’t doing much to dull the brewing headache that came with the boring night she sat alone at her table since her entourage had abandoned her.
Her gazed wondered around the ballroom she caught the returning eyes of Thane Bauer he too had a drink in hand and was talking to a group of associates he tried to ignore her. Claire didn’t even bother as she continued searching for her something interesting, she ticked each person off she knew each off a mental list that had failed in drawing her interest especially not the cocky Rod Bauer eldest of the three Bauer brothers and heir to the Bauer Empire and known playboy. The youngest Bauer brother wasn’t in attendance tonight so it seemed he was the easiest to talk to amongst the brother’s.
Her eyes finally fell on a new face a short brown haired sharp suit sitting on the table furthest from her she wasn’t someone Claire had recognized and the suit was a bold statement for an evening gala that promoted women wear dresses. Claire downed her glass of champagne with the hopes of it doing something as she watched the suit with mild interest. The brunette sat idly slightly slouched over a glass of water? Her eyes often reluctantly drifting to the dancefloor the bar and back clearly watching someone Claire tried to figure out who it was so far there were only two people that stuck out to her Rod and Joel Santana.
A thought suddenly occurred to her what if this suit was just as miserable as her? It was worth finding out wasn’t it as the waiter brought over a tray of freshly poured bubbly Claire had downed two glasses within seconds Thane watched her shaking his head Claire grimaced lightly ‘disappointed’...
Once she was done she got up grabbed her purse steading herself against the chair for a moment for balance she was tipsy enough perfect it's what she wanted after all she stormed over to the back table to introduced herself.
“Not having the time of your life?” Claire was fiery yet slurred more than she would have liked too slamming her purse on the table gaining the suit’s attention instantly.
“Hmm, you could say that but I’m having an exceptional time...” replied the suit there was a hint of underlining sarcasm though her voice smooth.
“Oh, is that so then why does your face look like you would rather run through needles than be here right now?” Claire challenged with a smirk she was defiantly drunk enough to
throw caution to her words.
“Hmm...” smiled the suit solemnly there was a sadness in her eyes that Claire couldn’t get past.
“Fine have it your way.” Claire grabbed the suit’s wrist dragging her onto her feet.
Claire hadn’t anticipated her height she was taller even with heels Claire only reached the other's shoulders.
“Wait... Where are we going?” asked the suit as she followed with no resistance.
“You’ll see...” Claire didn’t even turn back to the scene she had just caused though she felt Thane’s icy gaze follow her.
They walked through the building neither bothered to remind themselves of where they were as they walked under the crisp moonlight, they passed other guests on the well lit garden walkway until they reached a secluded area it was private enough without any eavesdroppers getting past them.
Claire took in a deep breath the air was cold and crisp she shivered lightly as the dress she wore was open at the top her shoulders bare and her pinned up added to the cool night kissing her bare skin. She clutched her arms around herself for warmth as she starred into the distance the view was nice enough from atop the hill they were on.
“So, what’s your deal suit?” Claire asked.
“Suit? Are you always this charming with people you first meet?” replied the suit with a more relaxed smile.
“Well you are in a suit aren’t you?”
“Yes but my name isn’t suit but you can call me whatever you want...” flirted the suit.
Claire giggled lightly “Fine what’s your name? Mine is Claire...” she as cut off.
“Françoise, I know who you are Miss Françoise, my name’s Rei it’s an honour to...” Rei was cut off this time as Claire turned to her teary eyed her delicate soft fingers delicately touched the centre of Rei’s lips.
“So, you know... I’m not surprised after all normal isn’t something that’s part of my life Rei...” Claire tried to hold back her tears.
Rei slipped off her jacket as Claire lowered her finger and placed her jacket of the shivering heiress.
“Do want to get out of here?” asked Rei.
“I can’t...” Claire replied still tearing there was so much going on inside her that she had to just deal with breaking down before this complete stranger.
“Can’t or won’t? From one lonely soul to another let’s change that...” Rae asked wrapping her arms around Claire.
Claire didn’t know what this was or why it felt right this stranger holding her so tentatively.
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Claire tried to run over the events of the last half hour that incited this piece of reprieve they had gotten into Rei’s car and drove off into the night until they reached the ocean peak parking lot. Rei had mentioned that this place would be calming considering the tension that had wound the heiress up they had taken a walk on the beach in silence for five minutes until they retuned to the car and that’s when this happened.
Claire was now on Rei's lap in the car they had their lips pressed hungrily to one another as Rei traced the inside of her mouth with her tongue she had returned the pleasure.
She slipped off the jacket as she pushed against Rei's belt her dress was restrictive however it wasn’t stopping her Rae had pushed the seat as far back it would go encouraging Claire to continue.
Rei couldn’t hold back anymore as Claire pressed up against her she guided them both to the backseat until she was on top of the blonde their kiss at barley broken as Claire reached for her dress zip Rei had gladly unzipped it for her revealing her voluptuous breasts her pink nipples peaked ready and waiting. Rei smiled Claire returned the smile as Rei began kissing and suckling to her hearts content. Claire grasped Rei's hair as she moaned followed by rigid twitching her body’s way of saying it was enjoying each lap and nibble.
Finally Rei traced her hand up Claire’s dress her fingers dancing on Claire’s bare thigh until reaching sexy lace lingerie Rae pulled it off Claire giggled as she pulled at Rei's tie she was about to start biting the exposed flesh when suddenly Rei pulled back slightly out of reach before Claire could pull her back Rei inserted her fingers into Claire she moaned in pure ecstasy.
Claire’s body responded in kind to Rei's rhythm and strokes as they kissed muffling moans finally Claire was close to coming her inside tightened around Rae’s fingers both of them where on the brink of exhaustion until Claire released. Rei collapsed onto her both gasping for breath, sweating and giggling their post climax moment was interrupted by Rae’s phone ringing in the front seat. Although it was dark Claire could make out the features on Rei's face through the moonlight and surrounding floodlights of the parking lot Rei hadn’t given anything away yet she was steadily composed throughout the entire time they were having sex besides the enigma that was Rei Claire had to reassure herself of a few things.
1. She never hooked up with random strangers.
2. This was just a once off tryst nothing more they would never see each other again.