Keiran took me to a networking event recently. He hates things like this, but understands the necessity of them, particularly in his line of work. This one, however, was at an obscenely snooty private club Downtown. It's rare that they invite the wives or girlfriends to come along, but this one made it very explicit that we were supposed to come along.
"You think we're going to get ambushed with elaborately decorated quarter masks and an orgy?" I laughed.
"They want to see how much money you've thrown at your wife's appearance. That's the barometer for some of these guys. How many Barbie parts can you put on her and will you still have enough to pay for the tickets to get in the door when you're done supplementing her? Gotta pay to play with these assholes."
"You're so cynical."
"Whatever. There's an open bar and you're beautiful without any effort. I'll be fine tonight."
I was glad we had a driver and there was an open bar. I don't drink often, but knowing I'd get home safe opened the door for me to do so.
Apparently, the night meant a lot to him. I'd been thoroughly fussed over, a stylist to wrangle my hair into an updo, a girl to do my makeup, and a sassy lady with a rack of dresses, a trunk full of jewelry, and an impeccable selection of shoes to choose from.
"Something sexy," Keiran requested. "I want every person in that room to need a neck brace after we leave."
"I don't get to pick my dress out?" I whined.
"You just get your hair pulled and your makeup on, sugar. I'll make sure you're gorgeous. Don't worry about it."
He chose a red dress that featured an asymmetrical top and a dangerously high slit. I started to get dressed and the woman told me, "you either need a string thong or you have to go without panties." The slit is too damn high when you have to wear double stick tape on your snatch to maintain your integrity. Also, having someone put double stick tape on your snatch is a really awkward situation. Topped off with gold heels and accessories, I felt like a movie star, if a bit too daring to be out in public. Keiran loved the look, though, and that was all the push I needed to get in the car and go.