Freya watched James' face as he answered her. He wasn't lying, and he looked as worried as she did. Opening her mouth to protest when he had taken her cup from her hands, she blinked once she was on his lap. Her cheeks flushed as he held her, and laid her head against his shoulder. Why did they have to be at the manor? If she could request him to stay and hold her all evening she would have.  When he teased her, she simply giggled.[color=0072bc][b] "I don't know, I might have to play the part really well, James. Remember it's all about keeping the other partners happy. So, I might have to entertain a few ideas."[/b][/color] She leaned up and kissed his cheek.[color=0072bc][b] "But that's all they are, James - ideas."[/b][/color] Thinking a moment about informing Annie and Adrian, she nodded. [color=0072bc][b]"Please. I'm sure you'll know how to word it to them."[/b][/color] The event was tomorrow, and she really needed to relax. 

Moving to grab his hand, she gently removed his glove and kissed the palm of his hand. Looking up towards him she smiled. [color=0072bc][b]"I know I can't ask you to stay with me for the evening, but...at least until I fall asleep?"[/b][/color] She requested, snuggling up a little closer to him. James always made her feel relaxed, whether he was just nearby or actively close. Closing her eyes, she sighed in content. James always smelled so nice. The signature combo to put Freya to sleep was kicking in and she gave a yawn, fast asleep against James in no time.

When morning arrived, the cooks were setting up meals to be ready by the time guests arrived. Freya opened the door when a knock came on it, happy to see Annie standing there, ready with her dress. [color=0072bc][b]"Ack, I'm so nervous! I hope I do alright..."[/b][/color] She got changed, hearing the zip and having Annie secure it to make sure it wasn't going anywhere. Sitting down in front of the mirror, she glanced to her friend, and then to her hair. [color=0072bc][b]"Make-up? Should we even do any? What about my hair? Should we leave it down or...up? Halfway? Ah, Annie help!"[/b][/color] Freya was already having her nerves eat her her, messing about on the details. Grabbing a mystery sucker, she put it in her mouth, glad for the clear nature of it so it wouldn't stain her tongue. James must've swapped her usual batch out. Good thinking. [color=0072bc][b]"Oh, did James fill you and Adrian in on the situation regarding one of the guests?" [/b][/color]