I shook my head, “Yes, they are ballet flats and yes, they are adorable. I know it makes me much shorter than you, but really Omar, you won’t die if I don’t wear high heels tonight.”
I spun around and made the full skirt of my dress flow out like an open umbrella. Then I cupped my breasts and leaned towards him, jiggling them for him seductively. “These are front center though, you know how much the girls distract you. Just stare at my boobies Omar.”
He relaxed and guffawed, “You do make me laugh Anna. You are correct too. With the girls on display I will soon forget about your incorrectly shod feet.”
“There ya go big guy. Way to get with the program.” I chided.
We were going out tonight. One of my first forays out of the penthouse, let alone the building. Omar planned an elegant dinner at a waterfront restaurant and had reserved the entire place just for us. I was part excited and part petrified. Whenever I thought of going outside at all, my heart would pound and my breaths would hitch uncomfortably. I was determined though, so I persevered and had spent a good part of the late afternoon getting ready.
Yasmin had done my hair the best she could, given it was quite short still, but there was a small band of flowers that ran from ear to ear, over the top of my head and matched the flowing whites and pinks of the gown. She’d opted for dramatic eye shadows today and big earrings that dangled and shimmered. They’d been another gift from Omar just last week and were pink diamonds set in platinum. Needless to say they were the most amazing earrings I’d ever seen. I could feel them now as they brushed against my neck, reminding me I was decorated like a freakin Christmas tree.
We left the penthouse as a procession, with me and Omar in the middle of over twenty men. Once in the car, and alone, I asked him, “Have you increased the guard detail?”
“Yes.”
“Because of me?”
“Yes.”
“Could you say more than yes, please? Do you really feel this is warranted? I was alone last time, fair game.”
He turned to me and his forehead wrinkled, “This is none of your concern Anna. My decision to implement a stronger security detail, felt warranted. I’d appreciate you not questioning me on this matter again.”
I cringed and looked out the window. I really hated it when it didn’t tell me what was going on, but I also knew it wasn’t my place and I needed to let it go. When we got to the restaurant however, I saw a gathering of what we would call protesters in the states. They weren’t holding signs, but they were definitely assembled as a group, and it was all men in robes and full head coverings. I got a militant feeling from them and I was suddenly afraid.
Omar saw them too, and instructed me to stay in the car as he departed. Within seconds, Armand entered our limousine and nodded at me. I whispered, “Who are they Armand?”
He whispered back, so I knew he wasn’t really supposed to tell me. “The infidels are loitering in hopes of influencing his highness.”
“I thought you killed them all?” I squeaked in horror.
He shook his head dramatically, “No Anna. We only killed the idiots that took you. The organization has grown and gained strength over the past five years. What happened with you was just the beginning.”
“Oh god Armand, what will happen?”
“We will deal with them. There are plans in place. His majesty will vanquish them in time. Never fear mistress, you are safe.”
Omar opened the door and his battalion of men surrounded us. Armand took up on my left and Omar held my hand on the right, and we made our way through the mob. They began shouting at us in Arabic, but I didn’t know what they were saying. Omar squeezed my hand harder and when I dashed a look up at him, his strong jaw was pulsing in anger.
Once inside the restaurant, and once the door was locked behind us and armed men were stationed at every possible point of entry, Omar settled and refocused on me. He apologized.
“My dear, there is unrest in the country. That is all, as there is always unrest among the poorest inhabitants of any country, so it is here in mine as well. Do not stress on this matter, none of this will affect you, and I would wish to keep you from it.”
“Okay Omar. If you say so, but if you need to discuss anything, you know I am here for you. I did minor in communications so I kinda know how to do that.”
“Communicate?” He asked.
“Yes, haven’t you noticed I like to talk?” I joked.
“Ahhh, indeed the females do love a good conversation. The men are more apt to act rather than discuss.”
I bit my lip, “I would love to be that for you too Omar, among other things.” I pursed my lips and blew him a kiss.
“You are stunning tonight.” He said.
“Yeah, Yasmin is a miracle worker.”
“Ahhh, she had a pristine canvas to work on.” He reached across the table and took my hand. “Anna, you are my life, you know this as fact. Do you doubt me in anyway?”