He puts the glass down and looks at me as he does so. "I want to spend every night with you." He pauses for a moment before continuing. He pauses for a moment before continuing.
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Looking back, I see Gabriel, Ivy, and Rico accompanying the host. I know what drew his attention.
Rico's statement is the source of their momentary laughter.
While Ivy is looking around the room, her gaze eventually lands on me. Then, once she has finished whispering something to Gabriel, she walks up to me. "Hey, Katherine." Melvin is the focus of her attention. "Melvin."
As he nods. "Ivy," "Hi, Ivy." Gabriel's eyes fixed on her during our conversation. Then I speak with a lowered voice. "He's watching you."
Ivy lets out a chuckle. It is true. When we travel anywhere, he is required to keep a watchful eye on me. He is concerned that I will sustain some kind of injury. Let us dance together; she takes my hand. I love this song so much.
