Solana Forever

S3 E6

(Short chapter)
Some people at the hotel were still picking up the pieces of yesterday's events. They were frantically ringing people to get loans and compensation for their stolen items. The luckier ones who didn't get robbed were relaxing in the warm Spanish sun and spending the money they had brought out of gratefulness. Madge had decided to spend some of her money on a ridiculous hair style. It wasn't a bad hair style it just looked bad on a burned chain smoking pensioner.

I was given the delightful job on that glorious morning of going through the claims with Janie. Most were pretty standard but one in particular stood out. The Garveys. It was pretty sure they didn't even have anything stolen in the first place because if they did they would have been at the desk with a shotgun. I scoffed as I went through the list of crap.
"You alright?" Janie questioned lock-in up on my noises.
"Yeah I'm fine" I got up out of my seat. "One moment please". I marched outside to the poolside to try and locate Mick who had signed it at the bottom. I spotted him in the back corner with Janice so I stormed over there with the claim in hand. I loomed over him.
"Mick Garvey?" I asked already knowing who he was.
"That's my name" he said trying to be funny.
"This your insurance claim form?" I asked in a genuine voice showing him the papers.
"Of course. I signed it at the bottom" he pointed out.
"Oh right okay. Well I just wanted to make sure it was you that wrote it and not Jeffery Archer". He gave a baffled look. "You know with most of it being fictional garbage" I raised my voice a tad.
"Urm excuse me. I am a victim of crime!" He defended himself innocently. I put a fake sympathetic look on my face.
"Oh I'm sorry how rude of me. You are a victim of crime who's had..." I flicked through the pages to find the list of claims. "...two cameras, two watches (one gold one silver), three iPods, two mobile phones and a laptop stolen" I listed with sarcasm dripping from my voice. Mick still didn't back down and kept nodding persistently.
"Oh my god" Janice growled at her husband.
"Was there not enough room in the box to put down your privet jet?" I sassed.
"Well some people have actual possessions to take with us on holiday" he rudely stated.
"What situation on a holiday in Spain would require you to use your £200 wellies?" I said monotone. He didn't have an answer for that but Janice did.
"Give is it here" she held her hand out and I placed it in her hand. She glared at Mick as she ripped it again and again. She then handed me back the shredded paper.
"Thank you" I said with a sweet smile as I happily walked away.

I dumped the paper in the bin and was going back to Janies office when I heard my name being called. I looked around to see Mateo jogging up behind me.
"Gaby" he panted.
"Jesus how long have you been running after me?" I asked him referring to how out of breath he was. He didn't answer though.
"You have the afternoon off yes?" He asked.
"Yes" I said carefully and slowly. "Why?".
"I am performing at a place near here" he started. "I wanted you to come and see. As my guest". I thought for a little while before something crossed my mind.
"By performing you do mean dancing don't you?" I asked.
"Si dancing".
"Proper dancing? I'm not gonna turn up at this place to see you lying across the floor naked".
"Not unless you ask" he flirted. I frowned at his comment.
"You just can't help yourself can you?" He nodded in agreement.
"Gaby please will you come?" He pulled the baby voice and puppy eye bullshit on me again so I caved.
"Alright then" I sighed. His face turned into a large grin. "Send me the location on messenger" I told him.
"Vale" he responded. I began to walk off but then spun back to round to get one last detail.
"Ooo what time does it start?" I called to him.
"Four thirty" I checked my watch. It was 11 now so I had plenty of time to finish the claims go home get changed and arrive at the place.
"Ok I'll see you then" I waved him off as we both went our separate directions.

5 and a half hours later I was sat on at a single table in a fancy looking place. I had never heard of it before but it seemed quite nice. I had changed out of my Solana uniform and into red scoop neck dress. I had also tied my hair into a fishtail braid and flopped it over my shoulder. I had made a good choice with the dress though because everyone around seemed incredibly posh. I wasn't entirely sure if I'd actually come to the right place. Flamenco music was being played by a band at the front so even if it wasn't the right place at least i was still getting a show.

Suddenly Mateo came into the centre of the floor from some sort of side entrance. He was wearing all blacks including a black cow boyish hat. He shirt was unbuttoned though showing his toned stomach. Next to him was a beautiful woman dressed in a traditional red flamenco dress. The pair were clapping in time to the music. Then Mateo darted away and started dancing solo. He tapped his feet and wiggled his hips flamenco style. I began to clap along encouragingly not that he could hear it. Quickly he spun around a threw off his hat revealing his face and his hair. Instead of it being gelled back it was hanging loose over his face. Around his eyes was heavy eyeliner giving of a mysterious look.

The woman danced over next to him and they both continued the dance together. The dances elegantly yet dangerously. When the dance came to an end the had their backs to each other but had their heads turned at each other. I burst into applause clapping madly and whistling. Mateo gracefully pulled of his shirt with little effort and tossed it to the side. He began tapping his feet and moving in a circle around the stage. When he had stopped spinning he continued tapping his feet but remained in the same spot. He was looking directly in my direction. Without warning he burst into jumps and foot stomps all while he was still staring at me.

Then he did something I definitely wasn't expecting. He slowly strutted over and offered me his hand. I looked around the place to see everyone had their eyes on me. I nervously accepted his hand and rose to my feet. We moved closer into the centre. He pulled me into him and put his hands on my waist so I consequently put mine around his neck.
"What was wrong with your other dance partner?" I asked sarcastically. He unexpectedly dipped me causing me to squeal a little.
"Come on your far better no" he winked and brought me back up. I made the decision to just go for it. I twirled outwards holding his hand and then back into his chest. He wrapped his arm back around my waist and rested it on my stomach. We moved simultaneously forward tapping our feet. I definitely wasn't as good as Mateo when it came to that but I gave it my best. I had no idea how long we were tapping and twirling and dipping for but eventually we came to a stop. I was dramatically dipped in his arms and he was looking into my eyes. The room filled with applause again this time not including me though. People started showing us in roses so it was definitely an upper class building.
"Thanks for that" I sighed happily to Mateo. "It was actually alright".
"Hey no problem".
"Maybe I need to start having a little more faith in you" I offered.
"Yes you do. When did I ever let you down?".
"Well I've got quite a long list but fortunately I left it at home" I joked smirking. "Seriously though next time you want me to watch you perform I'm there" I promised him.
"Gracias Gaby" he said almost surprised. He let a free moments pass before speaking again. "So do you want me to lie naked on the floor?" He asked from before.
"And moment ruined".