Chapter 5 The dance

Hailey's POV.

"Lana." I leaned in and whispered. It seems he was caught off with the way I leaned in because he gave me a questioning look for a split second.

"What a beautiful name for a beautiful girl." He remarked and leaned in too. Obviously, he is trying to flirt back. I smirked and mocked him in my mind.

We became engrossed in our flirtatious actions, and then he winked at me slowly. Afterwards, he started moving closer.

Does he want to kiss a stranger he just met today? This guy will forever be an asshole! I yelled in my mind and pushed his forehead back with my index finger.

He creased his brows confusingly. He does this whenever he is angry. I stood up from his laps and he looked away abruptly, probably ignoring me because of what I just did.

He crossed one leg over the other as the warmth in his gaze extinguished. I took a step away from him, acting like I was leaving but he didn't fall for it. Now, his anger was almost palpable.

I took a few steps forward and he wasn't looking at me still. It is obvious he is angry now, and he is ignoring me. I smirked.

Intentionally, I slipped and fell. With this, I was able to let out a moan, acting like something was actually wrong with me. He turned back and looked at me.

Seeing me on the floor with a small frown on my face, he walked towards me quickly and tried to help me up.

Like a gentleman, he wrapped his hands around my waist to carry me up, but I pushed him away and removed his hands from my waist.

With a majestic and sassy walk, I left the place.

Before I left, I could see deep lines form on his forehead, I let out a laugh as I walked out of the place and went to hang around the reception side. Things are now going as I have planned.

He came out of the dance room and went to the receptionist, obviously to inquire about me. The receptionist is my person and the information they have about me will just make him more confused.

After having a few minutes of conversation with the receptionist, he finally left. I watched his retreating back, his chiseled back muscles were visible through his tight suit.

Now that I have hooked the fish by the mouth, I have to take the next step.

I need to get into his personal life and know more about it. His father in law's birthday is just a week away. This man used to be my father and I am sure he will invite dancers even though they are not ballerinas. This is a very big opportunity for me!

One week later.

A week has passed, and I have been able to gather enough information about today's event. I learnt about what Cassie would be wearing for her father's birthday- a blue Oscar de la Renta's floor length, strapless evening gown paired with a christian Louboutin four inches. To stir things up, that is exactly what I am putting on right now.

With this, I am sure all eyes will be on me, wondering why I am wearing the same dress with someone like Cassie.

I let my hair loose down to my waist, I predicted Cassie won't be packing her hair too because she doesn't like doing that.

After a final look, I was good to go. I entered my Lamborghini Huracan and zoomed off to the place.

I arrived there early but I didn't get down from my car until it was time for the dance.

"Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome our special performers!" The MC's voice boomed and I proceeded to go on the stage.

They dimmed the light for us to come in.

From the left, a handsome dancer walked in, in a black cargo pants, revealing his upper body.

Simultaneously, I climbed on the stage elegantly in my stunning and fitted dress. After my partner and I positioned ourselves, ready for the dance, they turned the light on.

Immediately the lights were turned on, my eyes met with Ryan's. He was sitting beside a round table, opposite Cassie. The shock on his face was palpable.

His eyes scanned me from head to toe, tracing my curves. For the first few seconds he couldn't tear his eyes away from me. I guess the efforts I made to look hot tonight didn't go to waste.

He turned and looked at Cassie and there was a shock on her face too, we were wearing the same dress and shoe and we both let our hair down.

I am sure Cassie would be wondering who I was because the dress is a limited edition and only two are available in the country. Her jaw dropped as she stared at me.

Gasps filled the room. "Wow!" "Stunning!" The crowd appreciated my beauty.

With this, I was able to hold everyone's captive with my look, especially when I was wearing the same dress as Mrs. Blackwood.

The music began, a sultry tango melody. I swayed my hips first to it, my dress fluttering like flames. My partner's eyes locked onto mine as we changed our position into that of a waltz dance.

His hand took mine, warm and firm. I felt a shiver run down my spine. We moved in perfect sync, our steps gliding across the floor.

The room faded away, leaving only us and the music. The beat quickened, and our turns became faster. I flashed an enchanting smile to my partner as we danced together.

I twirled to the side and saw Ryan's face. His gaze was as dark as the night sky but I ignored. My partner's smile matched mine, his eyes sparkled too. We twirled once more, and the music slowed.

Slowly, we came to a stop. The crowd's applause erupted around us, and we both bowed before we left the stage the same way we came.