<ul>The date had been set up by a succession of friends of friends of friends. Frankly Lily had no idea why she had agreed to this in the first place. Truth be told, it was far too early to be looking for another relationship considering how disastrously the last one had ended and <span style="font-style: italic">that</span> had not been all that long ago. Yet, there she was sorting through a pile of dresses and coming to the conclusion that she simply did not have any clothing to wear. <br/><br/>As far as success stories went, Liliana Scotts could very well be described as one. The female had done everything that was expected of her, and perhaps even more, landing a gig as the editor in chief of a well-respected political magazine. She was independent, well-respected, and as far as anyone was concerned -- utterly married to her job.<br/><br/>Her last boyfriend had thought so.<br/><br/>So, it was with some uncertainty that she finally picked a lightly flowing coral dress that would complement her creamy complexion and the darkness of her hair. She was a woman of different textures and shadows. While her skin was smooth, her hair flowed in wild chestnut waves framing pools of clear grey eyes. She had a quiet grace, and could demand attention when it was necessary, which came useful in her daily life at work.<br/><br/>She was running slightly late. Fastening the small pearl earrings while gazing into the mirror, she was finally scurrying off, a small clutch purse in hand. Thankfully, she was familiar with the restaurant, and arrived shortly after ever so slightly breathless and flushed. After muttering her supposed date's name to the waitress, she was manoeuvred through the sea of tables and presented to the most exotic looking man she'd ever seen. <br/><br/>Smiling nervously, Lily settled into the seat, and placed her purse upon the table. "I apologize for being so late," now that she was here, she wished that she would have thought of something witty to say. Extending a hand to him, her eyes sparkled against the romantic candlelight, "Liliana Scotts."<br/></ul>