A short story
‘Shall we dance?’ he asked and together they fell into step, dipping, stretching, and gliding across the burnished boards. The music engulfed them as they pirouetted and twirled, she under his arm, and then he under hers. They saw no-one else and felt nothing other than the rhythm and the blood pounding in their veins.
He drew her closer, his arms encircling her, and her heart beat faster as their bodies touched, his chest against hers, his thighs pressed to hers, one hand on the small of her back, guiding her, just so, just so. She wanted to dance forever, for the moment never to end.
She gazed into his eyes, saw her passion reflected there. Her lips parted, he bent his head to hers, and the music swelled as it reached a climax.
The little girl shut the lid of the music box and went to have her tea.
Great surprise ending.
ReplyDeleteBit of a letdown, really. 😉
DeleteI never imagined anything like that when listening to a music box. I always imagined being the lone ballerina performing on the stage.
ReplyDeleteI never had a ballerina music box. My mother's musical box was a jewellery box - I loved it.
DeleteThat made me smile. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure. 😁
DeleteSweet.
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DeleteLike a super short film. Loved it.
ReplyDeleteThank you. 😊
DeleteWhat appeared to be a grand and romantic moment was, in truth, a delicate illusion contained within a child's imagination, brought to life by the simple closing of a music box.
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DeleteThe story is well written but has a rather disappointing conclusion.
ReplyDeleteI know - it's rubbish!
DeleteSweet! Suddenly remembered the music box scene from chitty chitty bang bang...
ReplyDeleteI don't remember that - shall have to watch it again.
DeleteAww…how lovely! 😁 Have a happy Sunday!
ReplyDeleteThank you. 😊😁
DeleteWell I wasn't expecting that. Great story.
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DeleteAww such a sweet story, I really enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
All the best Jan
Thank you. 💃🏽
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DeleteDelightful
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DeleteI'll bet that couple swore under their breath at being so rudely interrupted!
ReplyDeletePerhaps I should write a sequel! 🤣😂
DeleteLovely.
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DeleteBlogger Andrew says it was a disappointing conclusion. Maybe for the couple but not the little girl. Perhaps there was Chocolate Cake for tea....
ReplyDeleteThat could be - great idea!
DeleteWhat a lovely story.
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