After a couple weeks as Richard had gotten much better, Sayuri finally allowed the event for Drake Enterprises to take place. The Gotham press was hyped up about it and she was getting multiple requests for interviews and press conferences which she had to turn down because all the organization for the event had kept her occupied.

Her father's trusted business partners and workers such as Daniel Sanders, the corporate CEO who had first approached her regarding the company, helped her with all the formalities and Tim too joined in on all the preparations.

Finally it was the day of the event; all the invites had been sent and the venue was decorated extensively. Steph and Tim had offered to check up for the last minute arrangements so the two were present at the venue even before the guests had started to arrive.

Richard was in his room getting ready for the event putting on his formal suit. It was of a deep navy blue color and he looked rather dashing in it. He was just fastening the cuff links on his wrists when the door got tapped gently.

"Come in, it isn't locked," he replied so the door was pushed open and Sayuri stepped inside.

She was wearing a mermaid gown with an off shoulder neckline and lace sleeves. It matched the shade of his suit and hugged her body perfectly, her hair were set in soft waves and cascaded to her waist making her look no less than a stunning vision to him.

A smile spread on her face as she saw that he was quite speechless to see her there so she twirled a little in her dress showing it completely, "how do I look?"

"Breathtakingly ravishing," he breathed, taking her hand in his gently as he pulled her close, kissing her knuckles in a rather gentlemanly gesture.

"So tell me, Grayson, how are you?" she asked, knowing that he still had a slight limp while he walked.

"How am I? I'm speechless."

She laughed, the clear sound of it resonating in his ears akin to music, "I was asking about your leg."

"Oh that," he shook his head chuckling as well, "much better. I can't do somersaults though and have to stay away from my trapeze for another whole week but other than that, it's fine."

She made him walk along with her in the room, checking closely for herself, and he let her do so knowing that she was quite concerned, "thank goodness. Though I will let you know I had arranged for an emergency pair of crutches."

"Those won't be needed but I appreciate the concern. See, I'm perfectly fine," he smiled reassuringly at her, "and definitely ready to go to the event with you."

"Right, Tim and Steph are already there and the guests would have started coming as well."

He offered her his arm and she linked her hand through it as the two stepped out of the room. They had descended the stairs when they saw Jason emerging from the living room as well, pushing Barbara's wheelchair in front. He had miraculously gotten ready in time though Richard knew Barbara would have threatened him to do so or else there was no other way to get Jay to be punctual.

Barbara herself looked beautiful in a emerald green dress which was tied up on her shoulder with a studded brooch. The green of her dress matched her eyes as well as complimented her red hair perfectly and a lovely smile danced on her face upon seeing the two.

"The stars of the event are finally here," Jay announced but then whipped out his phone immediately, "how about a selfie before we go?" Barbara would have protested but he spoke up, "I wasn't asking Barb, I'm warning you to get your pose ready or else I won't give it another shot and yes I will post it even if you look awful in it so be prepared."

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The exhibition went a great success for Drake Enterprises, their ideas were appreciated and the press gave extensive coverage to each and every detail of the event. Everything had been managed really well and all in all, it was quite remarkable and benefiting for the company's future.

Dinner had been served and after that the interview requests had also been taken into account. But along with all the questions related to Drake Enterprises, many of the reporters were interested to know about Sayuri and Richard's relationship as well.

While Sayuri had shied away from such questions, Richard was quite experienced in dealing with the reporters as he effortlessly handled them. Though by then everyone in Gotham had come to know that Sayuri Drake and Richard Grayson were officially a couple.

With the event drawing to an end, light music was being played, gradually people had started to take to the dance floor and soon enough Richard and Sayuri had joined as well followed shortly by Tim and Steph.

Barbara was watching the couples twirling together with a slight wistful look in her green eyes that Jason noticed. So he left her wheelchair, coming to stand in front of her and offered her his hand.

"But Jason, I can't," she was slightly taken aback at the gesture.

"Why not?" He shrugged in his characteristic carefree attitude, "I won't let you fall, I promise."

She was slightly unsure but placed her hand in his as he cautiously lifted her up to her feet. Barbara had not fully recovered yet but Jason held her by the waist, letting her place her toes on his own shoes as he guided her through the steps.

"Now this is what we call the singles waltz," he whispered with a soft chuckle, "because who cares if we don't have dates? You can dance as much as you want with a friend too, y'know."

"Thanks Jay," she smiled, leaning against him for support, "it's been so long since I even stood up like that let alone dance at an event."

Jay understood her situation rather well as he smiled back, "glad to be of service."

"I am really grateful for all the services you've provided until now," she replied, "and I'm sorry you can't enjoy yourself properly because of me."

"Don't say that, I am enjoying very well," he shrugged off her concern but added shortly with his smile turning into a mischievous grin as his steely eyes flickered in amusement, "besides don't think I'm doing this for free. I owe you one for the night you saved me from falling off the roof of Robinson Plaza."

She laughed, recalling that patrol night when Bruce had tasked her to supervise Jay because he still didn't trust Red Hood to behave himself. Those were the initial days of Jay rejoining them as Red Hood after the whole Lazarus Pit incident, and since he wasn't on good terms with Bruce back then, he had been much more rebellious and crossed the line way too often.

Barbara used to be Batgirl back then and was the only person who Jay trusted enough to accompany him on patrol so Bruce had assigned her to look after him. She recalled how their friendship had strengthened during those days and now Jay was quite like a younger brother to her who always had her back though he could be slightly irritating at times.

"Of course, how could I forget? Jason Todd never does something so kind out of his own accord," she remarked.

"Not in my nature," he laughed, "but I might make an exception for you."

"Oh, such an honor."

"Count yourself in the lucky few," he winked, twirling her around cautiously catching her right before she lost her balance.

A slight gasp escaped her, "Jay..."

"Don't say that it wasn't fun because if you do, I'll know you're lying."

She shook her head, "it was fun though. But don't do it again this unexpectedly."

"I promised I won't let you fall, Barb, trust me."

She nodded so he twirled her once again, watching as her green eyes sparkled in delight. It was the first time she felt truly happy at all the events she had attended after her injury, feeling quite close to how she used to be before the terrible accident happened with the Joker that had left her paralyzed.

Jay knew it and he simply wanted her to enjoy as much as she could because not only was she a very good friend to him but an only confidante back in the days when he had felt lost and broken. So he wanted to do all he could to let her feel at ease and happy just like she had done so back when he had needed her support.

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