**20k word Novella** Gianna Lewis hasn't always had the best track record with men. Because of that, it took her quite some time to surrender to the idea of lending her heart to another relationship. But when she met Chase Meloni, it was magic, and now they are madly in love. Though their relationship is just barely a year old, Gianna and Chase are each other's best friends and share a bond that is undeniable. Chase, is a young corporate head, whose career is on a fast track. When he's told that he is being considered as owner of a major account for his ad agency, he couldn't be more eager to step up to the plate. Having such an account could open new doors for Chase; and with his ambition, that's right up his alley. On the heels of Chase's impending promotion, his new boss invites him to a pre-holiday masquerade ball. Gianna, who is extremely supportive of Chase's career moves, urges him to attend. There's just one thing...wives and girlfriends are excluded from the event. But Gianna trusts her man, and she sees the ball as a great opportunity for upward mobility, so she sends him on his way. In a surprising turn of events, Gianna is also extended an invitation to what has been secretly dubbed as the unsupervised playground. Although reluctant at first, she decides to go...in disguise. And there is where the story begins to unfold.