The Corner Booth by Ilebode Kelly

Author:Ilebode, Kelly [Ilebode, Kelly]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2015-04-19T07:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 26

The music was electric. The pulse of the beat seemed to enter her pores and fill her up. Every bit of self-doubt from her earlier conversation with Sakis was gone. She was exactly where she wanted to be and if every day was like tonight, she would never have another moment of doubt again. Laughing happily, she pulled away from Sakis as he tried to exit the dance floor. She didn’t mind dancing alone. He left her reluctantly but she could feel his eyes on her as she continued to move to the rhythm. As she was bumped from behind, she turned around and bit back the sharp reprimand as a smiling face appeared in front of her.

“So sorry,” the young woman mouthed and grimaced. Leaning in closer so Cassie could hear her above the music, she continued. “Stupid git keeps stepping on my toes. Want to dance together? Maybe he will sod off.”

Cassie could barely understand the young woman, with the heavy British accent laced with slang, but she caught the gist of the conversation. Grinning back at the smiling face, she nodded.

They moved in sync together and formed their little tight group. Everything faded around as they both enjoyed the music and the way it made their bodies feel to dance. They had danced several songs together when a hand encircled her arm. She turned to face Stephanous.

“Time to take a break, Cassie.” He watched as the disappointment crossed both of the young women’s faces.

Turning back to her new friend, she leaned in before Stephanous could haul her away. “Come have a drink with me.” The woman grabbed her hand, and Stephanous hauled them both back to the booth where Sakis sat. He did not seem happy that Cassie had returned with a visitor. Sliding into the seat, she patted the booth as an invitation. The stranger hesitated before she slid in next to her. Moments later, fresh drinks were placed in front of the girls.

“My name is Cassie.”

“Emily.”

Quickly introducing Sakis and Stephanous to Emily, she admired the young woman’s appearance. She was beautiful. Her jet-black hair, cut short in a bob, suited the angular features and dark eyes. Emily wore short checkered shorts and a black top that suited her lithe frame perfectly.

“You are not from around here, are you?” Cassie asked.

Smiling back at her, Emily shrugged. “What gave me away?” she asked. “I work in Chestnut Hill. Just moved here from England a week ago to work for a family.”

“Let me guess—you are a nanny?”

Emily’s eyes widened in surprise. “Me too. But not for long, thank God.”

“Tough job, isn’t it?”

“Very.”

Sakis and Stephanous were deep in conversation; Emily nodded towards the pair.

“What is the deal with those two?”

“Sakis is my boyfriend,” Cassie said tentatively, unsure about using the term boyfriend. That felt weird to her.

“Really? How the heck did they get the best booth in this place?”

Cassie tried not to laugh, but had to despite herself. “He owns the club,” Cassie whispered in Emily’s ear. She loved the look of shock.

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