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Shadows from the Past  The very moment Kat could catch her breath, she looked up and smiled at Krish, so relieved to finally be there and more than eager to get the festivities underway. Krish’s hugs were so tight it was all Kat could do to keep from squirming, hoping he would let go soon and she could come up for air. Sometimes he just didn’t realize how strong he was. Finally he let go and stood back to get a good long look at her. “Very nice!” she heard him say as he twirled her around to get a better look. “I know somebody who is going to be very happy to see you.” Kat looked puzzled at this remark and immediately asked Krish who it was that could possibly be happy to see her. As far as she knew they didn’t share any common friends and everyone he had invited tonight was a complete stranger to her. Krish didn’t answer but instead took Kat’s hand to lead her inside, turning at the last minute to wink knowingly back at her. It was the kind of wink that Kat had come to associate with trouble! Against her better judgement she followed him into the house, her mind in a race to figure out just what he had planned. What devious scheme could he possibly have in mind that would make this a night she wouldn’t soon forget? After all it was just like Krish to hold out until he had her exactly where he wanted her. And more times than not “exactly where he wanted her” was never a place she wanted to be. As the pair moved further along the corridor, Kat began to notice the gradual dimming of the overhead lights. At the same time she distinctly heard the soft click of a door closing behind her and turned quickly to find herself standing at the top of an elegant spiral staircase. Each step had been draped in luxurious red velvet, and it flowed like an endless river into the darkness below. From where she stood, the view was intoxicating and the stairs seemed to wind endlessly downward .. but to where - well that remained to be seen. It wasn’t long before Kat began to experience a vertigo like sensation and panic gripped her when she realized that the shadows were about to swallow her whole. She spun around to see whether Krish was still behind her, a single thought repeating over and over in her mind .. “God please don’t leave me alone in this crazy place. Anything but that!” She could feel the darkness shift as though it were alive and the next thing she knew, Krish’s strong hands were reaching out to remove the wrap from around her shoulders. His grip on Kat was firm but reassuring as he said “Don’t be scared luv, just go and enjoy yourself. And when you get downstairs, you’ll find a surprise waiting for you. Soon you’ll understand why I asked you to come alone.” At this point it was all Kat could do to keep from turning around and running the other way - the fear threatening to overwhelm her completely at any moment … but she stood her ground as a cold shiver passed through her like an electric current. This was definitely more than she had bargained for when she accepted her invitation to the party. However Kat was nothing if not determined, and tonight she was going to prove to Krish that she was more than up to his challenge. His first mistake was underestimating just who he was playing against - his second was assuming she was so vulnerable that she would give up and concede to him the victory. Kat was willing to bet that by the time the evening was over, he was going to know exactly who was holding all the cards. Taking a deep breath, she smiled to herself, envisioning the look on his face when once again she managed to beat him at this own game. This was going to be sweet indeed - and with that thought in mind, Kat prepared to brave the unknown and find the surprise that Krish had told her was waiting at the bottom of the stairs. No sooner had she placed one delicate foot upon the spiral staircase when a blinding beam of light appeared overhead. Kat was taken completely by surprise when the spotlight found her and everything else was plunged into darkness. From this point on, she had no choice but to become the centre of attention .. whether she wanted to or not. Krish had thrown out the challenge. The game was on, and neither one of them planned on taking prisoners! As Kat made her way slowly down the stairs, the haunting notes of a beautiful song filled the air - their source, an unseen orchestra somewhere below. The sweet melody drifted up towards her, enveloping her completely in its magical embrace and she began to feel as though she really was lost in a dream. A dream so familiar she could have sworn she’d lived this moment before. Kat’s heart beat wildly in her chest, her eyes widening in surprise as she looked up to see that all eyes were now upon her, watching her every move through the darkness. This was definitely not what Kat had in mind when she thought about making a grand entrance tonight. Not even in her wildest dreams had she ever imagined anything close to this and now her thoughts centred around making sure that she didn’t trip over the flowing layers of her gown as she moved carefully down the stairs. When Kat finally arrived at the bottom of the staircase .. she had to wait a few moments before moving forward, allowing time for her eyes to adjust to the dim lighting. When they did she was completely taken aback, astounded by the sheer opulence of the room in which she now stood. It seemed as though every square inch of the Grand Ballroom had been transformed and adorned with the sweetest smelling candles in a variety of shapes and sizes. Crystal chandeliers reflected that candlelight and sparkled like diamonds .. champagne flowed, laughter filled the room and people began to press in closer and closer, annointing her with a dizzying mixture of heat and seduction. All in all the effect was breathtaking and Kat felt as though she had just stepped through a dream portal into some kind of fairytale world. Sensuality and anticipation flowed like wine - and the night had only just begun. Whatever Krish had planned for her this evening, Kat was more than ready to meet the challenge head on! |
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