Shocking Truth

“Is this why you invited me here tonight?” the words slipped from my lips before I could hold them back.

“If I said yes, would you get mad?” he answered my question with one of his own.

Good question. Maybe, I would feel slightly mad if I haven’t started feeling exactly that already.

“Don’t know…” I muttered.

“You’re very funny,” Ace said before smiling a very wide smile at me.

He started laughing and I found my anger quickly disappearing. It was probably impossible for me to get mad at Ace no matter what he does.

“The song just ended…” I told him when the song ended.

The other couples bowed and curtsied politely to each other while Ace wouldn’t let go of me.

“Ace?” I called his name softly and questioningly.

“Let’s go for another song,” Ace suggested.

“Umm…” I murmured hesitantly.

The next song started, and I found myself dancing with Ace again. He pulled me up closer to him as I pressed my hand against his chest. His arm circled my waist and kept me closer to him. I have nev