Chapter 1092 - The White inauguration (5) (1/2)
~ Austin, the White Mansion ~
At 8 PM dinner was served and Jeff and JoAnna returned to their seats.
The people who were still in the queue waiting for their turn with new Master and Madam faced disappointment, but Oscar informed them that after dinner they can resume their congratulations.
They all enjoyed a lovely meal with seven dishes, and it took almost two hours until the dessert was served. If anyone wants more food, they can turn to several tables which were arranged buffet-style, and on top of that, Villa's staff ensured that bite-sized snacks are always present on each table. Food and drinks were not lacking at this event.
The music from the band sped up and Sarah and Aiden exchanged exciting gazes: it's time for dancing!
Charlie and Emma went to the dancefloor, and so did Jasper and Ellie.
JoAnna wanted to dance with her husband, but people created a 'congratulatory queue' again, and she had to go with Jeff to smile and say 'thank you' to people she does not know.
”Mrs. Martin, can I interest you in a dance?”, Felix offered his wife.
”Sure. Let me just finish this cake.”
Felix chuckled at Sophia's latest desire for sweets. He wanted to tell her that if she is not careful she will gain weight, but he swallowed those words down. He knows that since she got pregnant, weight is a no-no topic with Sophia. And he does not care, even if she gets fat, there will be more of her to love.
In the section with tables…
”My dear, shall we dance?”, Ron offered his hand to Zula.
Sarah and Aiden told them to play their roles as a couple. And if they neglect the part of having fun at the party like a young couple, then their security-spying cover might be blown.
Zula looked at Ron shyly and placed her hand in his, allowing him to guide her to the dancefloor.
Ron is 17 years old and Zula is 15. So far Zula didn't have any feelings toward Ron, but tonight he is very dashing, and she wondered: how come she didn't notice that so far? She knows that all the attention he is giving her is only for the cover… but her teenage heart can't help but skip a beat whenever their eyes meet.
”Relax…”, Ron told Zula when they reached to the dancefloor and he noticed that she is stiff. ”Just follow my lead.”
Zula held her breath when Ron spun her on the dancefloor, and his boyish grin made her heart beat violently.
For the first time in his life, Ron appreciated that as a part of growing up in a well-to-do family, he attended dance lessons since young age. Seeing Zula's gaze full of admiration directed at him, all those hours of practicing are worth it. No one ever looked at him like that, and it made him feel good.
Back at the section with tables…
Jesse glanced at Oni and saw that her gaze is on Ron and Zula.
Jesse leaned closer to her and asked: ”Do you want to dance?”
Oni was startled with Jesse's unexpected proximity, but she didn't reject his hand. And she was pleasantly surprised that Jesse is a very good dancer.
”Where did you learn how to dance?”, Oni asked Jesse.
Jesse's eyes dimmed for a moment when he remembered that ballroom dancing was one of must-have skills to acquire while he took training for Shadow Ravens. ”In UK, a long time ago.”
”You were in UK?” Oni's eyes were full of wonder.