Music floated through the air, along with the smell of cakes and candles. Delaney couldn't believe things had come together so perfectly.
She let herself be escorted to the dancefloor by one man after another, laughing as she spun around. It was almost like another world. Here there was no worry. There was only freedom and happiness.
Dancing until she was breathless, Delaney returned with rosy cheeks to the table where Win was still playing cards. She was just going to take a quick break before returning for more wine and dancing.
Delaney didn't recognize Win's opponents at first until she sat down. Looking across from her she squeaked and jumped to her feet again.
"Cora!," she exclaimed, "You're here! I didn't know if you were going to be able to come!"
Her friend beamed with her own matching excitement and they rushed to embrace one another.
"Of course I'm here," Cora giggled, " I couldn't skip one of your grand birthday events could I?"
