Chapter 95: the ball VI

After the song ended, it was the intermission, and the lights were dimmed making the people in the hall feel like they were under the stars. It was truly spectacular.

Geoffrey did not let go of Serena's hand, but it was her who pulled away. He took it as her still being shocked with what he said. Perhaps he was too forward? Anyway, it still felt good that he was able to get those words out of his mouth. 

Although there was an invisible wall between them, they still walked together to the refreshment room. Serena felt her throat was dry and with the her nerves being on overdrive, she took a glass of champagne and drank it in one gulp. 

"Careful." Geoffrey said. 

Serena did not know what to say so she just kept her silence. Then, she moved to get another one, drinking it slowly this time. They remained like that, Geoffrey peeking glances at her, her, pretending not to see. Things were awkward as can be.