TANGO


TANGO
The only problem – he doesn’t know I’m alive. Outside of setting myself on fire in front of him, I can’t think of any way I can capture his attention. I’ve consulted the Gods and they haven’t been any help whatsoever.
If I could only stop thinking about him, but how to do that is the dilemma. He’s really nothing special to look at but when he walks into a room, my poor heart sinks into my shoes. One thing I do know – he dances the tango divinely. Once upon a time, I saw his sensual body movements as he danced;  it was sheer magic the way he moved effortlessly across the floor with his partner.  I imagined myself in my red dress and stiletto heels as his partner; clinging to him, following his every command, thrilling to his domination; I was in seventh heaven.  Well, maybe not seventh heaven but it was up there somewhere.
The very first time I saw him, I was ascending a flight of stairs leading to the museum, he was descending.  We passed in the middle. He didn’t notice me. I stopped and turned – he kept going. I felt the overpowering urge to follow him. I didn’t. Another one of the ‘what ifs’ in my life.
The next time, it was at a public dance and he didn’t seem to be with anyone. Maybe I’ll just ask him for a dance. What if he laughs at me?  That would be horrible. I would have to leave the building. And then there would be the humility of seeing him around the campus. Death by a thousand cuts would be easier.
But what if he doesn’t mind and accepts me for a few precious minutes.  I would be able to touch him, feel his warmth, experience his embrace, his scent, the look in his eyes.
“May I have this dance?” I held my breath.
He looked up and smiled. “Yes, of course.” He got up and moved closer. “Do you tango?”
“Yes, I do.”
“I’m so glad you asked.”
“You are?”
“Yes, I’ve been watching you.”
“You have?”
“Yes. The red dress is perfect. You are so beautiful.”
“Thank you.”
The tango music began.
“Shall we?” He took my hand and lead me onto the dance floor; with a swirl, I was in his arms. Our eyes connected; I was floating effortlessly across the floor. We were one, I was his.
The alarm went off. I slammed my hand on the off button. “DAMNATION!”
THE END
Thank you for reading this story. Here’s a little humor to send you on your way, cheers. JT
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