Chapter 3 Just Dance

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The music noticeably softened and the focus was drawn to the front of the room.  A group of older men assembled. 

Waiters began to pass through the crowd bearing champagne.  Jin snagged a couple of flutes and grabbed your hand to lead you to the front of the crowd.  You caught several glares from the women in the room as you moved up front. 

One of the men gave a short speech which ended with a toast.  The champagne was good and the wait staff kept the flutes full.  You had not eaten since breakfast and you began to recognize the feel good thrum of the alcohol.  You made your third glass last the rest of the congratulatory remarks.

Finally the group was called into dinner.  The dining room was grand.  Everything sparkled.  Platter after platter of delectable food was served.  Liquor flowed freely over the course of the meal.

One last toast and the General Director admonished everyone to be responsible and have a good time and announced his intention to leave. 

Jin stopped him on his way out and proudly introduced you.  You spent a few brief minutes of conversation and the man excused himself and left.

Jin lifted you in his arms and kissed you, so you assumed you did well.

Jin was feeling FANTASTIC.  He was so proud of you in every way.  His director had even remarked that you were “elegant".

Jin was ready to party! He grabbed your hand and steered you to the bar.


You soon discovered why the director had made such a point to announce his departure.  Five minutes after he left the lights dimmed and everyone moved from the dining room into the club.  Music started pumping and the dance floor was soon pulsing with bodies.

Jin drew you in for a deep kiss and ordered you both drinks.  As he waited for the order, Jin watched your face brighten and your body move to the music. 

He leaned into your ear and stated the obvious.   “You like to dance”.

Jin groaned at your eager nod.  He downed his drink, taking your hand he led you to the dance floor.


The dance floor was insanely crowded but Jin found a spot for the two of you.  The music was good and your buzz was just right to lose your reluctance to dance in front of the best dancers in the world. 

Soon the corner you had claimed became crowded with Jin's friends.  They were all laughing and challenging each other to dance or  to drink.

Several of the woman had gathered as well to try to capture the attention of the men.  Jin's eyes grew round and he steered you away from one couple.  You thought it best not to ask. 

A few notes of the latest “hot" song dropped and the crowd went crazy.

Jin was dancing behind you, his hands on  your waist laughing down at you.  You loved to dance and you loved this song!! You threw your head back and raised your arms above your head,  your hips began to slide to the heavy bass beat. 

You were lost in the music until one of Jin's friends pulled you to dance with him.  His body was fluid as he danced and you naturally followed his moves.  He was laughing the entire time and his fun was contagious.

You were so caught up in the music and the freedom of your body that the touch at your waist went unnoticed at first. 

Then you realized that an unfamiliar heat was at your back and the hand reaching for you was not Jin's.  You immediately moved away and looked at the man behind you.  He was young, he was drunk, and he was not Jin. 


“You are beautiful.  Come on! Dance with me" he managed.

Taking a deeper step away your answer was simply “Jin" as you shook your head at him.

He reached for you again and said “One dance.  He won't mind" but your dance partner stepped between you, yelling “cut it out" and pushing him away.


You gave him your best stare and retorted “I mind". He had the grace to blush and stutter an apology.

You looked for Jin but could not see him in the crowd.  You pushed your way to the edge of the dance floor  earning a couple of intentional shoves from the “school girls".

As you cleared the dance floor you started toward the bar when you spotted Jin alone at a table.

  He did not see you. He was sitting sprawled in a plush chair As you approached he downed his mixed drink. 

Looking up, he caught your eye and before he could hide it you saw that he was angry, or hurt or both

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Looking up, he caught your eye and before he could hide it you saw that he was angry, or hurt or both.  Before you could decide he shuttered his gaze and turned on a bright smile. However  as you got closer he crossed his lean legs and crossed his arms across his chest, closing himself off to you.  You wanted to cry.

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