he looked like he had been shot . instead , she trailed her fingers along my neck and smiled . she had wondered what had happened to make him look like that , and now she knew . if youd let me finish what i started to say before , youd have your answers by now . the pleasure is all mine , he whispers in my ear . `` it 's beautiful , '' she managed , eyeing the expensive champagne with suspicion . could you at least let me enjoy tonight with her ? '' 