Pairing up

"Thank you all for coming," Ha-na spoke into a microphone placed on a stand in the centre of where the guests were gathered, beaming at them. The off-shoulder, champagne-gold maxi slit dress she wore shimmered like liquid fire in the soft, yellowish glow of the festoon lights.

"Based on the short, compatibility test we had you take a few days ago, your partners for the evening have been pre-selected. Hope you have a blast tonight! And don't forget to mingle – your future plus-one is counting on it!"

She stepped off the stage to the raucous applause of the guests. Ji-hoon's eyes followed her from the cocktail table where he stood among the guests.

She certainly looks irresistible tonight, he thought, watching her as she smiled and chatted jovially with the guests. If he had his way, he'd make sure she stuck to his side all evening.