Chapter 15 : Dancing In a few days , we found ourselves in an exciting city ... Seattle . The client's offices were huge , and just by looking at the space , I already had some ideas . I even dared to propose some options , and the client seemed quite happy with what I proposed . To my surprise , Ethan had come out of nowhere and had certainly helped us improve our prospects . The next day , we could say the deal was done . I couldn't help but notice that Kate was constantly looking for Ethan as if he were a magnet . She commented on and praised what he said , agreed with him , and laughed at anything he said . He didn't seem to fall for her charms that easily , but he didn't avoid her either . I felt a small discomfort growing inside me . It bothered me terribly , even more so because I didn't want it to affect me ... but it did . As part of the new alliance between these two companies , we were invited to a nearby restaurant . It was almost a small celebration . I went to my hotel room , not that I brought special outfits for the occasion , but I managed to put together a good look with a dress and a jacket to protect me from the cold . The place was amazing . The ceiling was so high , there were chandeliers with dim lighting in some places , and the velvet curtains were pulled back to let us see the big windows with a small terrace where I could see a panorama of the city at the end . Ethan sat in front of me , looking happy but tired . He was in his formal suit , this time almost entirely black except for a dark shirt , while his hair was slicked back and the waves of his hair struggled to escape . The night passed with toasts and more toasts that I accompanied by small sips from my glass of champagne . This was still my job , and it wouldn't do to put on a show with a drunk Priscilla . A little pop music started to play , and one by one , all the attendees got up to dance . Meanwhile , I saw Kate persuade a reluctant Ethan to dance with her . He looked lighter and less serious . I watched as she tried to hug him and get a little closer to him as she led him to a corner of the dance floor . I was relegated to observing the couple . Kate was tall , with a gorgeous auburn hair that fell straight to the middle of her back . Her red dress was the perfect mix between elegant and sexy , highlighting all her attributes and accentuating her porcelain skin . Her makeup and jewelry accessories were impeccable . Without a doubt , she came well - prepared for the occasion ... and her intention seemed very , very clear . She moved gently to the music with great grace , while Ethan looked like a tower trying to move as best he could and keep up with her . I took advantage and snuck to the terrace to see the place , not only out of curiosity , but to avoid seeing Kate and Ethan in all their glory . I couldn't help but get annoyed at the sight of her perfect white hands reaching out to touch him . He looked uncomfortable but didn't seem like he wanted to move away from her . She was definitely pulling out all her attributes and skills to seduce him . I guess she's beautiful , and she's not just any girl ; she surely has money and a perfect life with everything she needs , a pampered girl who gets everything she wants . If I were her , I would also seek a powerful man's attention ; surely she has a chance with him . They looked like two models together ; he was taller than her , both elegant . She moved her hair from side to side , dancing like those background dancers in a music video . Sigh , I definitely don't belong here . Walking through the extension of the terrace for several minutes , with goosebumps from the cold of the night , I saw the city at night and imagined what was happening in each place , in each light turned on . After a while , I heard a voice that surprised me and brought me out of my thoughts . * Running away again , miss ? " I was startled to see Ethan behind me . " Sorry , I didn't mean to scare you , " he told me while I regained my composure . The breeze moved his hair a little , and his eyes searched for me insistently . " So , are you coming here to run away from the celebration ? " he asked me , and I smiled a little . " I just wanted to take the opportunity to enjoy the view . It's really stunning ... all the city , " I said , leaning on the railing . He came over and stood 1/3 Chapter 15 Dancing close to me , our shoulders almost touching . " I must say that this new client is really delighted . They liked your point of view and are looking forward to seeing the making me blush . first drafts , " he told me , His compliment seemed sincere , and coming from him , I must say that it made me feel so proud . We laughed a bit and talked about his impressions of the offices as we watched the stars , the lights , and the other buildings . You know ... like a friends . For a moment , I felt a little chill , I guess I should bring my coat . " Do you want us to go back inside ? " he asked me . " I would prefer to stay here ... and avoid the dancing part , " he told me . And I here thought that Kate was achieving her goal when Ethan seemed to have been running away , like me . " Don't you like dancing ? " I asked softly . " I don't like it , I don't know how to dance , and I'd rather not , " he told me , half serious , half mocking . Now that I think about it , I remember him watching Tommy and me dancing in the distance , in a corner with a bitter face , while we were rehearsing for Lily's wedding . " I love to dance , but the truth is that I'm not very good at dancing , " I confessed . * I disagree ... I've seen you dance... and you do it very well , " he told me , and I didn't know if he was joking or flattering me again . He seemed to be particularly funny today . " I thought you were going to tell me that ... you were going to teach me , " he added with a sensual voice , and it was definitely a really good- humored Ethan . Like I haven't seen him since I was a little girl . " Ohhh absolutely not ... I couldn't teach you even if I wanted to , " I confessed . He leaned a little closer to me and whispered in my ear . My heart raced , and suddenly , I felt less cold . " Maybe I'm not a lost cause , " he told me with a hoarse voice . " Let's see , this music ... what would you do ? " he said , and I felt goosebumps . " Show me , " he asked , tempting me , looking me directly in the eyes . Wow , I really didn't see this coming . I looked at him a little amazed as he took my hands and led me near the entrance of the terrace , in a small corner where the music could be heard . Sweet music played softly and seductively , like that music you would hear in an old romantic black and white movie . For a couple of seconds , Í stood looking at him as if he had lost his mind , and it was possible that he had lost it , while without taking his eyes off me . Then , he took one of my hands and brought it to his shoulder , then placed a hand on my back and took my other hand in his . God ... his hands were incredibly warm and big , I thought , as his thumb made little circles on the back of my hand . He looked me in the eyes while he said , " And now , Princess ? What would be the first lesson ? " After hesitating for a few seconds , I guided him through some slow movements . Even in my high heels , I had to stand on tiptoe to reach him , as the music took us on a slow , gentle sway . We were in a moving embrace , and I subconsciously inched closer to him . This feel ... fucking amazing . His hand on my back moved up a little to where my dress ended , and I felt his soft skin with my fingertips . He lowered his eyes a little at my approach , and we took small turns . I tried to get rid of the idea that we were very , very close and that this reminded me of when we kissed . " We were just two friends " I repeated to myself continuously . We kept dancing , lost in our embrace , and I felt more comfortable near him . I placed my hand near the collar of his shirt and relaxed my hands . It felt so right , so natural to be around him , that I didn't want him to go away . 2/3 Chapter 15 Dancing I forgot my problems from before , my life in high school , the rest of the people inside , what I had to do tomorrow , and even what time it was . I even felt that the temperature of the environment rose suddenly . Who would have thought that days ago I didn't even want to see him , and now he had me in his arms ? " Now I understand , " he said suddenly . I looked at him confused . I smelled something of alcohol on his breath . * Now I understand why people like to dance , " he affirmed , looking at me intently , as if this realization suddenly hit him . His hand was already fully supported on my back . " It's to feel closer to each other ," he told me with a totally sensual look , and I felt that I melted inside . Chapter Comments Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!