Duchess of Lamore

Drake left the office with his head spinning. This was exactly what he needed to breach the next rung at the office. Presenting an automobile to royalty...well it just didn't get much better than that.

He stopped by the library on his way home. He wanted to learn as much as he possibly could about the Duchess. He found scant little. She had many financial interests throughout the world which was to be expected. Mot much was known about her personal life as she was very reclusive. He was ashamed to admit he had never heard of her before today.

He did find one report, although unconfirmed, that she maintained a harem at the Peacock Palace. Drake found that most intriguing. He never heard of a female maintaining a harem, much less a member of royalty. He found that most interesting indeed.

He left the library and headed to his fiancée's apartment. He knew she would be most distressed about his leaving. He was not looking forward to that part.

Kit Kat

"Hello my little Kit Kat," he said giving her a peck on the cheek after she opened the door.

"Why Drake, I wasn't expecting you. Please do come in," she said opening the door wider.

"You look ravishing my dear," he complimented her.

They shared a glass of sherry in the parlor. "Well I don't like beating around the bush my dear. The truth of the matter is an assignment has come up and I have the distinct privilege of carrying it out."

"Oh my. That sounds interesting."

"I wonder how interesting you will think it is once you understand that I will be away for some time." He took a sip of his sherry allowing her time to digest the news.

"I not at all sure how I feel about this," she said worriedly.

"I know my dear. But this is quite important to my career. I know you will approve of that."

"Yes of course. Your career is very important to me, to us. Why with the wedding and all..."

Drake set his sherry down on the table and took her in his arms. "I miss you already my dear. I don't know how I will survive without your delicate touch for so long."