Second Wife

Chapter 9 : Jennifer

I looked up at Ben. It's time! The moment I've been waiting for is finally here. I can feel the excitement bubbling up inside me.

He slightly turned to look at me, a huge smile on his face. I gave him a soft smile. Aware of every pair of eyes in the room on us. He lifted his hand only to be pulled back by Laura.

What now!

"I want you to dance with me first." She whined with that infamous pout of hers. I froze. Is she crazy to bring it up here. Can't it get through her thick skull?

I looked around to see people frowning. It's as if their ears are perking up to hear in. People closer to giving looks to each other, some of them whispering. My eyes caught a couple, their eyes filled with amusement. Some even have audacity to smile, enjoying the soap here.

This girl Laura I swear. She's nothing but a trouble. Ben discretely clenched his fist and took in a deep breath. I looked towards stage to see Mom glaring at Laura. Dad franatic eyes scanning the crowd. James send me an embarrassed look.

"Sorry, babe. But Jenny is my first beloved wife. This dance is rightfully hers. I promise I will dance with you next." Ben said smiling. His hand caressing her shoulder. He was gentle and composed. Like it wasn't a big deal.

I looked around to see people are buying his act. Some looked deflated like their candy has been stolen. He made it seem like a simple conversation. Thank God he handled it well. Or else this Laura would have given people the new talk of town.

Ben turned around abruptly. His hand extended towards me. "Shall we?"

"Of course!" I said excitedly. Now it's my turn to keep up the act. No way I'll give people to reason to ridicule at my family. Placing my hand on his, we walked to centre of dance floor, all smiles.

We started to move slowly. My heart is thrumping. Our eyes boring into each other as we swayed side to side. His hand on my waist tightened and he pulled me closer.

I could feel the warmth radiating from him. The closeness of his body send warm waves over mine, relaxed me instantly. The chocolaty tones of his cologne engulfed me and squeezed his shoulder with anticipation.

He held me delicately as if I'm made of glass. It made me surrender my body to him. The possessiveness with which he held me, washed away all my worries. His minty breath, his gentle touch, his protective stance, calmed me yet ignites an insatiable fire in me.

Our steps fasten with the beat of music. He led me like no other. I've never been an excellent dancer but he makes it so easy.

Soon the the people around us begin to fade. All I could see was him. All I could see was that tempting chocolate. All I could feel was his touch. His hand would caress my side leaving a burning trail behind.

Oh Ben, What are you doing to me!

Each step is exhilarating. Every sway of our hip fueling that inferno of desire deep inside me. Those turns, twirls and dips made me feel like I'm flying. Dancing with Ben has always been like this. Like I'm in heaven.

But thunderous clapping around me pulled me out of trance I was in. I'm suspended in air as Ben held me secure in a low dip. I haven't even heard the music stop.

Ben pulled me up as applause continued. We both had huge smiles on our face. Why did it ended so soon? It was surreal.

A slow music started again and this time more people joined it. A movement from Ben caught my eyes. I turned to see him extending his hand for another dance. I smiled as we swayed to yet another melody.