82 For You, I’ll Wait Forever (2/2)

”Thank you, Carson. Enjoy the ball.” Zunnie replied and excused herself. She couldn't stay to chat because she had to go back to greeting guests.

More persons had arrived, and the ballroom started to get lively. After an hour of welcoming more guests, they exited the doorway and joined the ball. Her father went to speak with old friends and Eyan left to find his girlfriend.

Zunnie was left alone. She scanned the room looking for her hubby but did not see him. The crowd had grown twice it's size from the time she came in.

She wondered whether San had arrived and if she would be able to find her. She set the glass down and proceeded to walk around the room looking for a familiar face and chatting with the guests.

No-one was wearing their mask since it was one of her father's rules. Masks were not to be worn until they were asked to.

Getting tired from walking she was on her way to find a seat when her father's voice echoed over the microphone.

”Welcome, Welcome…Good evening beautiful ladies and handsome gentlemen. Let us begin the festivities. Please put your mask on. Earlier everyone was given a number, the staff will help you line up; men to one side and women to the other side. The person standing before you will be your partner. Our wonderful musicians will play us a tune and men please ask your partner to dance. Shall we...”

After Wan Bai finished speaking the noise level increased. Zunnie pulled out her number, it was twenty-three.

Having to dance with a random person made her heart race. She walked back to her spot and patiently waited for her partner. Deep down she hoped it would be Alex.

She looked around but couldn't tell who most of the people were. With the dimly light lights and masks on, she had a hard time recognizing the same guest she had welcomed.

Zunnie groaned within as she nervously waited. Almost everyone had a partner, yet she was left standing alone. She glanced toward the space before her and sighed.

No-one had filled it yet.

”What a relief she mumbled. Hope it's not some strange person.”

Just as she turned around to walk away, happy she had no partner, a strong hand grabbed hers.

The person said nothing but she could tell by the scent of his cologne that it was him. Her lips curved into a smile as he spun her around to face him.

”Sorry I'm late…” He said in a husky voice.

Her body began warming up and happiness filled her heart. She flashed him a sweet smile and said,

”If I knew it would be you, I would wait forever until you came. Hi darling…”