Chapter 7

SARAH'S POV;

As soon as we arrived at the dancing ground, Joe turned to me with a charming smile and said, "Shall we?" Without hesitation, he took my hand and pulled me onto the dance floor. As we began to move together, I felt an unexpected flutter in my stomach and realised that I was starting to develop feelings for him. The music was loud and vibrant, filling the air with its infectious beat and making it impossible not to dance. Our bodies moved in perfect harmony, and it felt as though we had been dancing together for years.

After the dance, Joe led me to the bar where we ordered drinks. As we sat down, I couldn't help but feel grateful for his company. It had been a long time since I had felt this happy, and Joe was the reason for it. He had a way of making me forget all the troubles and heartbreaks I had experienced in the past. I was so caught up in the moment that I didn't want the night to end.

Although it's Sunday night, I had to go to work on the next day, and my daughter had to also attend school. As it was the beginning of the week, I left my daughter at Brenda's place. However, as the night progressed, I suddenly remembered that we needed to pick her up before we could head back home. I immediately reached out to Brenda through my phone.

Brenda was quick to respond to my call, and we made our way back home. Fortunately, Joe offered to drop us home in his car, which was a great help.

“Let's have another drink!” Brenda said as soon as Joe dropped us off at her place.

"Sure." Joe, ever so agreeable, responded with a simple smile.

As I observed, I was taken aback when Joe agreed to have another round of drinks with Brenda, despite having already had a few. It gave me the impression that Joe enjoyed drinking as much as Brenda did.

"Let's go then!" Brenda exclaimed, laughed and chimed in.

Once we took our seats, I couldn't help but feel intrigued by Joe's vast knowledge of the law. With a mix of excitement and curiosity, I turned to him and asked, "Joe, I've noticed you have a lot of experience in the field of law. Could you tell me more about how you became an expert in this area?" As I awaited his answer, I could feel the eagerness in my eyes, eager to learn more about his background and expertise in this field.

However, Brenda cut me off, abruptly saying, "It is drinking time?" as she held up two bottles of wine she had been carrying.

The excitement in her voice was palpable as she kept on shouting, "Let's drink!" Her face lit up with a broad smile and I could tell she was eager to share this moment with us. Without hesitation, I replied, "Okay," eager to join in on the fun.

"Alright," Joe said, his tone indicating he was willing to indulge in some more drinks.

But Brenda's response was tinged with a hint of caution. "Yeah, this is not going to end well." Despite her reservations, she poured the wine into a glass cup, declaring, "You only live once. Let's drink up."

Brenda's sudden outburst caught us both off guard as we were leisurely sipping our drinks. She peered at her phone screen and exclaimed, "It's a match! You two are like food for each other, which means I can go get devoured too." Her excitement was palpable as she eagerly awaited a response from her match.

“Why;” I asked her to explain, but she suddenly cut me off by saying "Bye" and hurriedly ran out, leaving me feeling confused and wondering why she had to leave so abruptly.

As I sat there with Joe, the empty silence filled up the space around us. We both looked at each other, not saying a word, lost in our thoughts. Suddenly, Joe broke the silence and stepped closer to me. With a charming smile on his face, he looked straight into my eyes and said, "You're beautiful. Would you like to go out on a date with me?" His voice was filled with a seductive tone that sent shivers down my spine. I could feel my heart racing as I tried to gather my thoughts and respond to his proposal.

"I'm happily married to my husband and we have a beautiful and lovely daughter together who brings us so much joy. I feel incredibly blessed to have found such an amazing family. I told Joe as I declared his proposal.

Although I cherish every moment I spend together with Joe and look forward to making many more beautiful memories, it won't make me disrespect my family.

Joe's sudden silence made me uneasy. His intense gaze was fixed on me and I couldn't help but feel a sense of fear creeping up inside me. I found myself wondering what he was thinking and what his next move would be. The silence between us seemed to stretch on forever, amplifying my anxiety and making me feel like I was teetering on the edge of a precipice.

“I have been happily married for several years now, I cherish my family and feel incredibly grateful to have them in my life. They are my biggest support and I love them with all my heart," I said, hoping that Joe could understand the depth of my emotions for my family.

Being a mother to our daughter has been one of the greatest joys of my life, and I feel grateful for every moment that I get to spend with her. Raising a beautiful and lovely daughter who is the light of my life. She brings so much joy to me.

Joe drew closer to me and spoke in a pleading voice, "I don't care. As soon as I set my eyes on you, Sarah, I knew that I love you and I want to please you." His words were filled with passion and sincerity, and I couldn't help but feel my heart skip a beat in response. His gaze was intense, and I could see the depth of his feelings reflected in his eyes. The moment was charged with emotion, and I knew that I had to make a decision about how I felt about Joe and what I wanted.