Thread: A second chance (SithMistress and DeviantAngel)

Face Claim Picture Dress Picture Crystal accepted the glass of champagne from Jasmine and smiled at the woman's toast. She'd never been good at giving such salutations, and always made Crystal giggle at the mock awkwardness. She raised her glass and took a quick sip. Thank you for the compliment, Jasmine. I must say, your own dress is quite exquisite as well. Crystal took a moment to gaze upon her ex. What had, at first glance, appeared to be a rather plain, black dress albeit one that hugged Jasmine's body rather deliciously from one angle became something fabulous from the other side. The dress had a serpentine cutout on the right side and was held together by a netting of black sheer material shot through with what looked like either an ivy or floral pattern. Crystal couldn't be sure which. When Jasmine turned to greet another socialite, Crystal could see that Jasmine's entire back was covered in the same sheer black material with the same ivy or floral design. It was elegant and demure, while hinting at the supple flesh hidden beneath. It was certainly more revealing than a fair amount of the other dresses worn in the room. However, as stunningly beautiful as Jasmine looked in her dress, she still paled in comparison to Crystal and her dress. While the crimson haired woman was used to such scrutiny in the courtroom, it was a completely different feeling in a setting like this. Crystal smiled and held her glass up. I suppose it's my turn. 'Heres to a sweetheart, a bottle, and a friend. The first beautiful, the second full, the last ever faithful.' L'Chaim. And with that, she took another sip from her glass, smiling at the look her acquaintances were giving her. It was always amusing to see the look of surprise in some people's faces wheen Crystal spoke so eloquently. It was as if the person expected Crystal to be a trophy wife or something, there for adornment and little else. Even with her moderate fame as a lawyer, she was still amused by the assumptions most people made looking at her. It was an asset to her, being underestimated as she was. So, Jasmine. A little bird told me you were recently named CFO at Global Medical. I believe congratulations are in order. I was presently surprised to hear the news, Crystal said, taking a sip from her champagne flute. It's about time someone recognized your obvious talents. Crystal saw what she interpreted as mild surprise on Jasmine's face. Obviously, the woman hadn't expected a former lover to keep tabs. Don't be so surprised, dear. I've had dealings with Global Medical in the past while working in my father's lawfirm. The former CFO was ill equipped for the position and rather reckless in his accounting. Lest we forget the 20 million dollar settlement he blundered by admitting to bilking my clients. Really, it was past time he retired, and I was extremely pleased to see you appointed. Another sip from her champagne flute and Crystal watched as her two acquaintances slowly backed away, their mission to hook the two women up a success. With a slight shake of her head, Crystal gestured at the pair. So, how many other women did those two try to hook you up with before me? I swear, those two are incorrigible. The last woman they tried to hook me up with was an emotional disaster, having just divorced her ex. She made the mistake of voicing a curiosity in front of those two. Ugh. Another gesture from Crystal, this time to a nearby table. So, do you mind if we sit and catch up for a bit? These heels are killing me, and my neck will start to hurt if I keep having to crane it upwards to look you in the eye. The crimson haired woman giggled at her lame joke before settling into one of the chairs. Other than the job, how have you been? Are you seeing anyone? Crystal's tone was light, but there was a definite tone of curiosity hidden beneath the surface. She knew Jasmine would pick up on it, and hoped the woman didn't misinterpret it.