Millie and I took off our jackets and handed them to Albert.

Only a few people are here, if you just go through there theres some drink and nibbles.

We thanked him and followed his directions. The room we walked into was large and spacious with a few sofas, chairs and a long table with food and drink on. A huge fire was sat at one end of the room and the guests were huddled around that. Millie took my hand and we went over to everyone else.

Amelia! So glad you could make it, wow you look stunning sweetie. the overly camp man gushed, his eyes settling on me. And who is this tasty little treat?

Millie laughed and slipped an arm round my waist, whispering to me that he was called Rupert and she had always thought he pretended to be ***** and was actually as straight as a pole.

This is my partner Beatrice.

I smiled warmly as Rupert took my hand and gave it a kiss.

Very nice Amelia, I have my own bit of eye candy to introduce you to as well. he said, giving us a wink as he turned around to whisper in another mans ear.

I glanced at Millie and she leant forward to rub our noses together. As I pulled back to see what eye candy Rupert had to offer, my heart seemed to stop beating in my chest. I tried to breath but there was no breath. The man standing next to Rupert appeared to be having similar difficulties.

I felt the blood rush from my face and I had to grab Millies arm to steady myself as I stumbled back in shock. I couldn’t hear the words coming from Millies mouth, all I could do was stare at the man in front of me my eyes brimming with tears. He took a step towards me, a crushed look across his features and a pain set deep in his eyes.

I couldn’t look away from those eyes; the eyes that had read to me my first bed time story, the eyes that had taught me how to ride a bike, the eyes that I used to challenge every time I wanted to go out when I was under age. The eyes of my father.