Aldwin’s gaze found me. The serious conversation was broken. His eyes pinned me to a spot for a few seconds, then his friend leaned in, whispering something close to his ear. He gave a nod, then his gaze broke from me, and they continued their conversation. I felt a sudden chill. I had screamed for his attention with my entire body, and he had glanced. But then, he simply looked away. I came down from the platform. As I walked to my table, a sudden applause followed me; it was meaningless. Ralph was back; he looked disappointed. “What was that for?” He asked in a low voice “I felt like dancing,” my lips curved into a resigned laugh. He watched me closely as I took a slow sip of my drink. “You looked horny,” he said flatly, “The whole fucking time, up there, you didn't look like yourself.” He caught my wrist. “What's going on, Kora?” “Man, I was merely having a good time. I danced.” I said, trying to sound convincing, but his eyes still searched my face. “No. Is this
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