Rising Feelings

Whatever doubts they had held about Nnenna were crumbling with every second that passed. She had not only danced with a legend, she had danced like one.

Arthur, still holding her hand, stared at her with an intensity that sent a shiver down Nnenna's spine. His mind raced, his heart pounded.

There was no mistake.

She danced just like her.

As the final note of the music faded and the two dancers still stood still in the center of the ballroom, an overwhelming wave of silence swept through the hall.

For a few seconds, no one spoke, as if the sheer magnificence of what they had just witnessed had robbed them of words. Then, suddenly, applause.

It started with a few hesitant claps, then grew into a thunderous ovation. The guests were astounded. Murmurs of approval spread through the crowd.

"I never imagined she could dance like that."

"She kept up with Prince Arthur, no, she matched him!"