Immortal protector

Ballroom part 2

Chapter thirteen

It was getting late and the party seemed to be still in full swing. I sat in one of the chairs near the stage where slow music started to play. And all the couples were dancing together. I didn't know where Derek was. Probably with some other girl dancing or talking.. Hm where did that thought come from. Not even a minute goes by and Derek appears in front of me with his hand out. "Will you Emma have this one dance with me before the night is over?"

I look at him shocked. "I thought you didn't like to dance." He just smiled and gently pulls me up and towards the dance floor. "I never said such a thing, you merely assumed."
We sway are way towards the dance floor, and his arm goes around my waist and pulls me tight up against him. I flush at how close we are but don't say a word. The song is more old fashioned then I'm used to, but it's nice for a change. The live classical music sounds more beautiful then it would out of a boom box. As we sway to the music I noticed a lot of people staring at us now, which makes me uncomfortable, I've never liked being the centre of attention and right now that's exactly how I feel. I tuck my head more into Dareks shoulder. He must sense my uneasiness because his hold tightens around me even more in a protective way.                                                                                                                                                    he leans down close to my ear so he can whisper.  "their only staring at us, because it's very rare that I actually come to these parties, let alone dance with a beautiful woman." what he says doesn't help make me feel anymore comfortable. But instead makes me blush at the thought he thinks I'm beautiful. I look up at him catching him staring down at me with genuine sparkle in his eyes that captivates me even more from looking away. He's truly a handsome man, with dark blue eyes and black  wavy hair, and a scruffiness to him that adds to his masculinity. I can see why all other woman attempt to be in his strong presence, to get his attention on them is like a gift, or that's what it seems. the song ends, brining me out of my thoughts. I feel a little dazed and confused and look around the room, it's then that I noticed the room was almost empty, and only a handful of people are left, and his aunty is not in sight. Before I know it we are walking out of the mansion and escorted to his car.

We pull into his drive way and park into his garage connected to the side of his house leading to the kitchen. We walk in with him behind me and she's the door and lock it. I walk further in and slip off my heels to carry the rest of the way. Darek takes his suit jacket off, and throws it on the back of the dining table chair. Then proceeds to roll his sleeves up to his elbow, giving him an even more sexier look. If that's even possible. I'm about to turn and head towards my bedroom, but before I do he speaks. " thank you for coming tonight Emma, I could tell my aunt really likes you." I give him a small smile. " your welcome, thank you for the dance. I had fun, and it was nice for a change." I go to turn down the hall. " wait Emma." I hear him say with hesitation. I turn to look up at him again noticing he's a lot closer this time, and easier to see his face under the small illuminating light from the stove. " yes Dareks?" He pulls his hands out of his pant pockets and lifts one up to his chin to rub in thought. " I... Well..." He sighs as if in resignation. " never mind, have a goodnight. See you sometime tomorrow."

I don't push him to mention anything, even if it kills me to want to know what's on his mind when I can't even read his facial expressions, he leaves his face un emotional he hides it well. " goodnight to you to Dark, sweet dreams." I say one last time before disappearing into my room for good.  I close the door and slip out of my dress and drop my heels on the chair next to the bed. At this point I'm so exhausted after all I've been through these past few weeks. I choose not to bother putting anything on and stay in my undergarments and fall into a well needed deep sleep.

* sorry it took so long to put this chapter up. I had a hard time getting back into this story, and starting writing another one, then coming back to this one, I had to re read most of my chapters, and try and fix any of my mistakes. Anyways hop you enjoy it and should be more to come. I finally have a keyboard so I can get some serious writing done. Thank you.