Chapter 609 - Dance

"Done?", Sarah asked when JoAnna and Jeff joined them.

JoAnna nodded. "Her business will be ruined with morning paper. If her Boss does not finish her off after she is exposed like that, we will…"

She glanced at Jeff. "Someone will watch her, so she does not tip off her Boss in advance, right?"

Jeff nodded.

"Can you check these?" JoAnna pushed to Sarah paper with email and phone number. "These Blanca used to contact her Boss and he is the one targeting Jeff."

Sarah can see malice in JoAnna's eyes and is conflicted about it. She is glad that JoAnna is standing up for herself and is ready to fight back. On the other side, Sarah doesn't know this JoAnna. Her JoAnna is always happy and forgiving. But it's understandable that JoAnna will change after all dangers she faced. If she does not change, she will be a victim that needs protecting. Sarah told herself that this change is good, and she should not worry.

"Let me know if you need any help." Sarah wanted JoAnna to know that she has her support. "What's next?"

"We will go and talk to Enrique." JoAnna saw that Sarah wanted to come along and stopped her. "You two enjoy the party. Don't rush with checking that email and phone, leave it for tomorrow."

"Are you in the mood to dance?", Aiden's voice caressed Sarah's ear. He heard that JoAnna and Jeff don't need them anymore, and that means the rest of the evening is for Sarah and him.

"With you? Always!" Sarah smiled at the thought how he can guide her with a flick of his wrist and make her move according to the choreography his mind creates. And she loves his mind.

Aiden went to the DJ with a slight hop in his steps.

Sarah could see that he is excited.

"All right, we will leave you. You two kids have fun while your older siblings work." JoAnna teased while holding onto Jeff's hand and letting him know that they should go.

"Oi! We offered help, you said it's not necessary. I don't want to hear you complaining." Sarah laughed.

Aiden came back, kept his suit jacked on the barstool together with his necktie. His right arm stretched toward Sarah to guide her toward the dancefloor while fingers of his left unbuttoned top two buttons of his shirt.

Sarah could tell that this will not be slow dancing. He was getting ready for a faster beat, and she could not hide her enthusiasm.

"See you… tomorrow?" Sarah told JoAnna and Jeff as Aiden led the way. She didn't wait for an answer.

Sarah and Aiden stood on the dancefloor few steps away from each other.

Aiden shoot a glance at the DJ and gave a small nod. A second later slow jazz music was replaced with lively Latin beats.

Aiden and Sarah locked eyes, and it seemed like electrical charge is building up between them. Three seconds… four… six…

Abruptly, like on a cue, Sarah kicked off and spun on her toes, every rotation bringing her closer to Aiden. Her movements were wild and elegant at the same time. In a second, all eyes were on her.

Aiden caught her, stopping her in place with one hand firmly on her hip, other clasping hers. And then they moved together in perfect unison. It was like they can read each other's thoughts. He pushed her away, following her as she took steps backward, his hand moved to her back pulling her closer until their bodies stuck together. Back and forth… their eyes locked.

Few couples who danced, stopped and moved away to watch Aiden and Sarah. For everyone who didn't know them, they would think that two young people on the dancefloor are professional dancers who are partners for many years.

Aiden pushed Sarah away and made her spin. He stepped in, stopping her rotation and her back rested on his chest. His left arm was around her shoulders, and right one snaked around her waist holding her close to him while they moved as one. He planted a light kiss on her shoulder before spinning her again, and stopping her so that she faces him… and then he pulled her close again…

Aiden loves how Sarah can move according to his guidance, it's as if she can read his mind. For a good dance takes two people, evenly matched… a person who is good at guiding and other good in following. And Sarah is his perfect match. She responds to the slightest change in pressure of his hand, to the change in the angle of his frame. Perfect.

And Sarah loves dancing with Aiden. She can abandon all her thoughts and enjoy the moment, with him. Sarah surrendered to the thrill of the dance which is flowing through them as she spun with her eyes closed. And there is nothing better than the feeling of Aiden catching her… and that still moment when she opens her eyes and meets his, before they start moving again, as one.

All talks stopped and people focused toward the dance floor. It was obvious that Aiden and Sarah saw no one else, and maybe that is why people could not stop themselves from watching them dance. It was almost like a peep show into a private moment between two lovers. Aiden and Sarah demanded attention with their smooth movements… sometimes tender, sometimes almost violent. Their eyes lost in each other's as their bodies barely touched before it looked like they melted together… and then, she was spinning again.

Jeff and JoAnna were about to leave, but seeing these two dance, they ended up watching them. Jeff was holding JoAnna from behind and his eyes filled with surprise and admiration. He never saw his younger brother like this. Just by watching their dance, Jeff can tell that Aiden loves Sarah, and that his brother is… happy.

JoAnna glanced at Jeff and she can see that he is appreciating their siblings' performance. "I heard that great dancers are great because they are good at channeling their passion through their moves. And those two… are great. Do you want to dance?"

Jeff's body froze for a second and then he shook his head. "With those two on the dancefloor? No."

"It's not a competition." JoAnna pouted.

"Next time. OK? We have a busy night in front of us." Jeff reminded her that they are about to go to investigate Enrique. He was relieved to see that JoAnna gave up on her dancing idea.

If they dance now, he might accidentally expose that he is taking dance lessons in secret. This is not the time, it's early, and he still needs to learn more. Soon, he will get to surprise her with his moves, on their wedding day. While he thought about it, a smile sneaked onto his face and he kissed back of her head.

"Let's go." Jeff held JoAnna around her waist and they went toward the elevator.

Song ended and the people around the dance floor erupted in cheers and claps. Aiden and Sarah didn't notice them. They were immersed in their own world, gazing at each other with matching lingering smiles on their faces. Next song started.

"When can we go home?" Sarah asked while her eyes darted toward his lips.

"Two more..." Aiden gave her a quick kiss before spinning her again.