Rob laughed, surprised to hear that she had been a dancer, but knew that she had the body for it. She was glad she was doing something she loved now.

"Oh I bet you were." Rob winked and laughed with Cierra as he took her hand and led her from the car into the restaurant.

It was only a short turbolift trip before they stepped out into the small waiting area before being seated, but out front they could see the large curved window that allowed patrons to look out at the city from this high up. The restaurant was situated atop the tallest of Belgarothian skyscrapers and allowed one to glance out over the city sprawl and towards the ocean that lay beyond. It was just too bad that the Ocean was murky and very much polluted.

In moments they were both lead towards one of the tables up front, one that was at the center of the curved window and gave them the best view of the city, which unfortunately was not very much to look at on this poor planet. As the got close, Rob smiled and pulled out the chair for Cierra before sitting down himself once she was settled.

"So what do you like to eat Cierra?" He smiled as he noticed the sun beginning to set.

Cierra glanced at the menu.

"I'm not sure. I'll spot something."

The server came to the table and Cierra took his recommendation on what to order. Cierrra then smirked.

"It's not often I get to go out on dinner. Usually I say I am, then Ishara shows up and takes over. This is really nice."

Cierra looked out to the setting sun.

"I received a communication from Ishara earlier. She wants me to be CEO of Arahsi Incorporated."

Rob smiled but Cierra's face got serious.

"It's all I ever wanted was to be CEO of a growing company."

Cierra took a sip from her drink, her face still serious. She now looked back at Rob.

"Ishara really is something. After you met her you're probably thinking of her as a cold blooded killer, and at times she can be. Beneath it all is someone who is very loyal to her friends.

She's always known I wanted to be part of a company and that's the only reason she created Arahsi. She didn't have to, but Ishara did it for me, though she'll never admit to it. She knew I was much more than just a bookie."

Cierra stared at her glass, spinning the contents in it.

"I'd do anything for Ishara. She's like a sister to me."

Cierra took another sip from the glass and set it back down. A slight tear swelled up in her eye.

"I'm always worried about her everytime she takes a job. I know she's good at what she does, but I still never know if she will make it back.

I just want to do something for her. If I can make Arahsi Incorporated a success and make it keep it growing, maybe she can stop what she's doing, along with everyone else in the organization. This is what makes me so motivated Rob."

Cierra wiped her eye with her napkin.

"Dammit, I didn't mean to throw all of this at you. I'm sorry."

Rob smiled as he listened to her talk. It was very good to hear her mentioning the people she cared about. He understood how tight Ishara's group was by the way Cierra talked about her. Cierra right that he had thought those things about Ishara, but he also understood that many people have or need two personalities when it comes to living their life.

As Cierra formed the tear Rob understood slightly what she meant. He had many people working for him that he knew personally and had to send them into battle sometimes, but that wasn't close to the relationship that both these women seemed to share.

Rob moved his chair around the table and sat down right beside Cierra, running his hand slowly over her back as he listened to her and watched her actions. Inside he felt sorry about how she felt and that she had to go through all that unknowing. He hopped that one day Ishara did settle down, but also knew that, from what he had been told, that that line of work was hard to stop. It was a like an addictive drug, you could get away for a while, but if your not careful it would draw you back in.

"It's ok Cierra really. I want to hear how you feel and what you think. I know you love Ishara like a sister and in a way you both are family. It's normal to feel like that when someone you care about goes off to do something dangerous. She feels the same about you as well though and I think part of the reason she does what she does is for you and kyra and Lexx. Your her family." He smiled softly and looked into Cierra's eyes after running his finger very down her cheek to get a part of the tear that was still there and very softly cupping her chin to turn her towards him.

"Everything will be alright, ok? Arahsi Incorporated will do great and I'm sure after you start making money Ishara will cut down on the more dangerous work." As he looked at this beautiful woman, he somehow connected with her.

Something inside took hold of him and he leaned in to kiss her lips ever so gently before pulling away a little and looking at you her for a moment. "I'll always be here for you if you ever need to talk about anything or just a shoulder to cry on. We both have our difficulties in this life and have to stick together."

Cierra noticed Rob had leaned in to her and pulled away. She stopped him, then kissed him. Her emotions took over and she let her guard down.

After a few moments, Cierra stopped herself.

"I-I'm not good in relationships Rob, and I can't put a business partnership on the line for Ishara."

Cierra stood up.

"I'm sorry I did that, we should head back."

Rob followed her back to the speeder. During the trip back, nothing was said between the two. Cierra was confused with her emotions and Rob had to be too.

They arrived back at the facility and Rob walked Cierra back to her room. She opened the door and when she was halfway through, stopped and turned back to Rob.

"I'm sorry..."

Cierra stopped as her feelings took over. She put her hands around Rob's neck and kissed him again. Cierra pulled Rob throught he door as the two still kissed.

Cierra looked at Rob in the eyes as she smiled at him.

"Please stay with me tonight."

The door then closed behind them.

Rob awoke in the morning, his head still spinning from the night before. He stirred a little and could feel something against him. He moved his hand and felt silky smooth skin against his fingertip.

As his eyes focused he could see hair in front of him. Hair that was very much familiar to him. It was Cierra's. He smiled to himself, happy that last night was not a dream as the memories rushed back. Still not fully understanding how it happened, Rob let those facts wash away without a second thought. Something had overcome both of them and he was not the least bit sorry. He hopped Cierra wasn't as well.

Last night had been beautiful and passionate. It had been the first time in over 7 years that he had been with a woman and it was truely amazing. As his fingers slowly moved up Cierra's beautiful side he thought about everything they had done and how dinner had turned into tear and teared turned into something much more.

He leaned in very gently and kissed Cierra on the cheek as she slept. With that the felt her one last time and smiled as he moved off the bed and towards the refresher. There he showed and brushed his teeth, preparing himself for the day ahead. While there he lifted his comm link and made some orders. Finally he dressed again in the shirt from last night and same pant before quietly leaving the room.

Rob returned moments later and smiled at Cierra still sleeping. He set down a tray of breakfast and arranged the red flowers he held in a beautiful vase and set them on the center table before taking one of them and moving to kneel beside her sleeping form and soft brought the wonderful smelling flower to her nose before running it down over her lips and gorgeous neck, caressing her skin. He smiled as she stirred and awoke.

Cierra felt the gentle touch as she awoke. She looked up to Rob and smiled.

"Hey."

Cierra then started to laugh.

"I told you I used to be a dancer!!"

The two laughed then Cierra ate the breakfast Rob brought in.

"You know I can't promise you anything nor live here, but I regret nothing that happened between us."

Rob seemed more relaxed that she felt that way. Just then, Cierra's datapad went off at the same time Rob was alerted to a ship requesting permission to land.

"It's Lacey, she's here to bring me to Teyr to check in on Kyra."

Cierra got out of bed and dressed herself. She hugged Rob and kissed him on the cheek. she gathered some of her things and placed them in her bag.

"I'll be back in a day or so."

The two headed back to the hangar where the Arahsi Incorporated business yacht had landed. Along the way, Cierra spoke to Rob about how much she enjoyed his company and being able to talk to him.

They entered the hangar just as the ramp lowered.

Lacey walked down the ramp from the black and dark red yacht to where Cierra and Stellar were standing. Cierra then introduced Rob and Lacey to each other.

"Rob, this is Lacey Cayton. She's another representative from Arahsi Incorporated. Lacey, this is Rob Stellar of Stellar Enterprises."

Lacey reached out her hand to Stellar.

"Good morning Mister Stellar. It's a pleasure to meet you in person."

Lacey looked to Cierra.

"Ishara told me to bring you to the new Teyr facility. Are you ready to go?"

Cierra knodded yes and Lacey returned up the ramp and entered the ship. Cierra then turned to Rob and gave him a hug.

"I'll see you soon Rob."

Cierra then walked up the ramp, turning to smile before she entered the ship.
Lacey was standing in the corridor with her arms crossed.

"I didn't know business protocol required hugging."

Cierra's face went blank until Lacey smirked.

"Well?"

Cierra smiled back.

"It was a very enjoyable evening."

Lacey laughed and threw her arms up.

"That's it??!!"

Cierra walked passed Lacey smiling.

"That's it."

The ship raised from the hangar and cleared the doors. It then rushed up into the sky heading towards Teyr.

Rob couldn't stop smiling as they talked and ate. He enjoyed Cierra's company immensely. It was a rarity to find someone that he could talk to for so long.

"I don't regret anything that happened either Cierra." He smiled and look into her eyes.

He nodded at her comments and understood that she had business to attend to. Rob let her know that he would be here in a day as well. If she needed anything she could always call.

In the hanger he smiled and shook Lacey's hand. He was surprised to see so many people working for Ishara and all of them being woman. Rob guessed she much just trust woman more than men.

With a smile and a tight hug, Rob let Cierra go about her business. He was pleasantly surprised at home good and warm inside he felt from just Cierra's smile. He knew this might not last long, but inside he hoped it would. She was mending his heart and he thanked her for it.

As the yacht pulled away, Rob smiled and looked on into the sky until the hatch closed again.