Feel the Way You Feel, My Love

Did I say something to piss him off?

Before Natalie could think of an answer to that, the birthday banquet began.

Dressed in a pure white suit, Sean descended the stairs from the second floor. He accepted the microphone a waiter handed to him before moving to the small stage set up nearby. He gave a short speech, thanking everyone for their attendance and well-wishes.

When he was done, it was time for dancing.

As Sean was the birthday boy and also the host, he would have to open up the dance floor.

All the single females present stared at him eagerly, hoping he would select them to be his dance partner. To their immense disappointment, he set down the microphone and headed toward Natalie.

“May I invite you to a dance, beautiful miss?” Sean held his hand out in invitation, a smile playing on his lips.

Natalie could feel the pressure of the envious gazes coming from the other women.

In truth, she really did not want to dance with him. However, today was his birthday. It was not right for her to refuse. Left without any other choice, she had to accept his invitation.

“It would be my honor!” She curtsied at him before placing her hand on his palm gently.

Curling his fingers over hers, Sean led her toward the empty space in the middle of the room.

the clearing

to circle them, watching as they

Jasmine were standing at the very front

“Shane, Sean invited Ms. Natalie to his birthday banquet and even asked her to be his partner for the opening dance. Do you think they’re

face was indifferent as he removed his arm from her grip. He ignored her question as his eyes locked on the dancing couple

spun them around and took that chance

his lips curved up into a wicked smirk. The hand he had placed around Natalie’s waist tightened, tugging

face darkened in anger when he noticed

grabbed Jasmine’s wrist and pulled her toward the

shocked the other guests in

between

in everything. Despite that, it was still rather unexpected that they would

Jasmine asked. She was so excited she was

He extended his hand to her even as his gaze remained fixed

did not notice his distraction though. She was too lost in her elation that Shane actually wanted to dance with her. Worried he would change his mind, she

making their way over

Natalie smiled

and