Chapter 72 - 72: Birthday Party XI (1/2)

(Michelle POV)

Louis chuckled. ”So, we meet again. Anyway, shall we dance?” he asked as the new song started playing.

I looked at him again. Ok, so he was really handsome and looked harmless like a gentleman. I was hoping to dance with Anthony first, but I did choose him earlier. I also doubt that he would have approached if I didn't do what Kate made me do, though I did not do much.

Anyhow, I also wanted to enjoy the night and the experience. Besides, looking over Louis' shoulder, I saw that Anthony was still dancing with that Riza. Oh well, I'll just think of how to get him later. For now, l will just take Louis' outstretched hand.

”Okay.” I said as I took his hand and smiled back at him.

Louis' eyes mooned, then, suddenly, he pulled me closer, our chests almost touched if not for me landing my hand on top of his chest. Then he said, ”There's so little space, we need to dance closer. Hope you don't mind.”

I noticed that more people did join the dance floor, so I just nodded my head. Besides, I did want to experience this for once.

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(Third POV)

Lara frowned as she saw the additional company in their table. There was Vince and Jeff plus the girls from Elizabeth's group. How could she be pleased? Anyway, she still took her seat, Steven beside her. Then, she asked.

”Where's Michelle, Kate and Anthony?”

Jeff who was not so into the girl who's flirting with him, chose to answer. ”Kate and Michelle went to the restroom, don't know why they're not back yet. Anthony's dancing with that girl, what's her name again?”

”Riza.” The girl beside him supplemented as she looked Lara up and down.

”What are you looking at? How about this? Scram!” she said unmerciful.

The girl went wide eyed and looked at Jeff. Jeff gave an not so apologetic smile. ”You heard our boss. Bye.” He said.

The girl stood up in indignation and grabbed the girl who was flirting with Vince. ”Let's go.” She said.

The girl tried not to go, but then, Vince waved her goodbye.

Honestly, Vince already gave her 10 minutes of his time tonight, but her trying to act virginal suddenly when she obviously was not, was getting on his nerves. Ah, Lara can really be useful at times.

Anyway, just in time, Anthony and Riza went back to the table.

Riza saw that her friends already left, and that bossy girl Lara was back.

Lara seeing Riza was not pleased. She disliked her a lot, plus seeing her hugging Anthony's arm was annoying. She already marked Anthony as Michelle's partner for the night, and hopefully, the coming days, so Andy will be sorry. Besides, Michelle said so herself, she liked Anthony.

Riza tried to act friendly, but Lara wasn't one to give face at all when she disliked a person.