A brief dance

Apart from the setback with Phil and Jo and the awkward situation with Chrissy, Sarah had ben having a lovely time. A part of her thought that Jim's success was all a facade but he was quick witted and charming with everyone around him and there were only a few people like Phil who seemed to see him as full of crap or perhaps a rival who didn't respond well to his charm and some who were maybe sucking up to him. He pulled her into the conversations they were in and gave her room to talk and the upbeat mood she had was rubbing off on people. She felt gregarious and popular all evening and the expensive **** had her very relaxed.

The band started playing. The music was slow and sensual and Jim held his hand out to Sarah and led her to the floor. Sarah was glad to have some more intimate time. The ball was fun but she had come out with a purpose and here was an opportunity to enjoy the company of a man without social interference. Although the hall was warm his hands on the silken fabric of her dress were warmer and his large yet soft hand taking hers felt good. She could enjoy the smell of his expensive cologne and the feel of his broad shoulder under her fingers.

She briefly thought about Tom at home and felt a pang of guilt before wondering if he was enjoying the torment. He had been true to his word and not messaged her. That was a good sign. The guilt turned to a thrill. She knew she could have this man. She ned only give some word that she was ready and he would eagerly say yes. It was very empowering and she felt invincible.

She looked at his smooth slightly tanned skin and his masculine yet gently featured face. A models face, she could envisage him on the cover of a magazine. She continued to admire his features when he slowly bent down and kissed her. Just once but slowly. She looked back at him a little surprised.

"I'm sorry" he said "You were looking at me so intensely I couldn't help myself."

Her lips parted with a smile showing her white teeth as she said softly "That's okay."

"I was worried that you might be upset. Several people here know that you are married and not to me I might add."

"I know but somehow I just can't bring myself to worry about it. I'll have another though if you dishing them out for free" and she tilted her head up to his.

He kissed her again, still soft and slow, his face still close to hers he said "I have as many of these to give out as you like" and he kissed her again.

Sarah felt her lips urging him on to continue but caught herself and broke the kiss. "I think we should stop or we are going to end up making out like teenagers at a disco in the middle of your work do."

He was holding her to him and she could feel the tension in his body but he kept his cool "We could... take this somewhere else?"

Sarah's voice was getting breathy as her excitement started to kick in. This was it. She had feared that when the time came she would bee nervous or want to run away but right at this moment she was just eager to go somewhere with this man so they could continue what they had barely just begun. "Where did you have in mind?"

"I have a suite booked at the hotel. It's only a short lift ride away."

She pulled away and offered him her hand formally. "Sounds perfect."

He took her hand and trying not to look like they were rushing they made their way out of the ball.