"The kids could not stop talking about your presents. They lovedβ¦"
Edward was saying something about her visit to the hospital yesterday, but her mind was somewhere else.
"Yes, that's nice. I'm glad they liked it." That was her automatic response as they moved slowly to the music in the middle of the dance floor.
She tried to focus on him, but someone else kept catching her eyes. She found herself looking at him no matter how she tried to avoid him.
She had to stop before someone else noticed her, or worse, he caught her staring at him. Then, unconsciously she did it again, but this time, Brad was looking back at her. She could see clearly his face because he was just a couple of meters away from her. Not too close, but not far enough either.