Chapter 39

Chapter 39

Cataleya looked away and concentrated at the few people dancing at the music. Mostly those were young men and young women who seemed to have found their first love. It was apparent that women enjoyed this kind of celebration because they could meet their prospect partner in life.

She was a little startled when a man bumped accidentally into her shoulder that she almost spilled her drink.

"Watch it." The duke hissed to the poor guy who quickly apologized to her and scurried away like a dog whose tail was in between his legs. 

"Stay close. There are too many people around." He said and pulled her close to him while she stayed there, stiff and blushing.

'Damn Ruby! You're breaking up with him! Get a hold of yourself!' she thought. 

"I'm quite alright." She said, pulling away a little from his protective grip. It seemed that the duke was even surprise at himself that he let go of her almost immediately.