#c;lex

LEX: I received the e-mail from your assistant about the gala. Thank you so much for extending the invitation. I may have to mull over who to bring as a plus one, so this will give me some food for thought for the week.

[Henri smiles as the message dings on her personal phone, and that smile only grows wider at the implication that the other woman will indeed attend the stuffy 1%-er gala.]

HENRI: I'm nothing if not a woman of my word, Lex!

     Should be lucky someone is walking past. Especially so that it’s her.

Forgive the kid, he’s no good with fear. ( Doesn’t want anyone seeing him like this. Human, boyish, vulnerable and weak. ) Manages to stammer out an almost furious, 

                  “ What are y’ doing here ?? ”

Lex,

What a long strange trip it’s been, hasn’t it?  And I mean that in a good way.  You’ve been one of my oldest, dearest friends, and someone whose friendship helped remind me that I was human outside of my intense, and consuming role as the Mayor.  Many wonderful nights of wine and intellectual discourse one could only dream of, are but an iota of the memories of our friendship that I look back upon fondly.  

And that friendship was tested upon my outing.  

Lex, not a day goes by that I don’t think back on the choices I’ve made with immense regret, and not being honest with you was one of those regrets.  But in the time that’s passed, you’ve shown me forgiveness and kindness that, at times, didn’t feel deserved.  I want you to know that I don’t take that lightly, and will cherish it for the gift that it is.  I’m immensely excited to see where your educational endeavors take you in the years to come; your students are very lucky indeed.  Just as I am very lucky to have you as my friend.

I wish you and Amira a happy, healthy and safe holiday.

always,

Henrietta Winters

TO: @lexstovall

FROM:  [email protected]

SUBJECT: Dominant’s Century Association Gala

Dr. Stovall, 

Attached are details regarding the upcoming Dominant’s Century Association gala this Sunday evening.  You, and one guest, have been personally invited by Mayor Winters to attend this exclusive event alongside her.  Please keep in mind that this is a black tie event, and please forward me your RSVP, and name of your guest by this Thursday evening.  Lastly, please be advised that it is preferable that your guest be a submissive, but inviting a fellow Dominant is permitted.  Kindly do not bring a Switch.

Thank you,

Mallory Stone

Executive Assistant to Mayor Henrietta Winters

ATTACHMENT 1

[Sophia lets out a hearty laugh as Lex continues to talk about her unique relationship history with Amira; immensely enjoying seeing such joyful levity amid a time that’s been so trying.  She takes a deep sip from her wine glass--her third since they’d arrived at the bar an hour ago.]

Goodness, hearing all of that I can’t even imagine how you kept it together so well at the bondage party back in Florida!  I bet you were about to combust seeing Amira like that!