politely refuse

“Um...not right now. Maybe later?”

David seemed disappointed for a moment, but kept his cool.

“Of course.” He gently kissed my hand, and walked away to the group of three ladies giggling away in the corner.

I looked around the room for someone else to speak to, but there didn’t seem to be anyone who wasn’t already deeply engrossed in their own conversation. Even the bartender had become busy, tidying up something behind him.

I decided not to waste my time in the club, and instead go exploring. I finished my drink and chose my next destination.