Chapter 37: Chapter 37

The two smooth pink lips interlocked and crushed each other. So soft and sweet it makes them even more unwilling to let go. The deeper the more they could feel each other’s breath. Then the ravishing kiss ends, and they stare at each other with their breaths, panting. They smiled together with their wild hearts.

“Oh yeah, I prepared this for you. Please enjoy ... ” said Gale as she brought the lunch box she had filled with fruit salad.

Natty was delighted when she saw that the grapes which were her favorite fruit were also there. Gale is perfect at pampering her by feeding her than giving a little caress but making Natty pleased. More than anyone, Gale can always make Natty feel loved because that’s what Natty has ever wanted. The feeling of love that she had longed to get. Now she feels from how Gale treats her.

“At Prom tonight, want to dance together?” Gale asks, and it takes Natty a bit

“But, can that be? If we dance together there will be lots of people staring at us, some will start gossiping. You will also find it difficult … ” said Natty, who was concerned about many things, especially their status as women and teachers and students.

There would be a lot of trouble just because of their condition and it made Natty feel scared. Afraid that one day their relationship will end because of their situation. But Gale doesn’t seem concerned about anything. Instead, she smiled and rubbed Natty’s head and erased her anxiety.

“Don’t worry, there’s always a way. If you don’t see me in the Prom hall later, just wait for my message. I’ll create a place where we can dance together without worrying about other people seeing us. “ Gale says then kisses Natty on the forehead.

We can explain nothing in words. Even Natty doesn’t understand how a quick kiss by Gale made all her worries go away. It was as if all her fears had evaporated and disappeared. Maybe it was because she had fallen in love with Gale so much that she trusted her so high. And one kiss was enough to garner her confidence.

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The long-awaited time has arrived, the midnight that all high school kids await. Sparkling colorful lights filled the hall. Tonight is the most special night for them because tonight they will dance the night away while drinking alcohol that has been provided by the school and of course the highlight of the most expected event is the election of the king and queen of Prom.

To be chosen as the king and queen of the Prom, they put on very fancy clothes and dressed up so that their presence would be the most handsome and the most beautiful. The men wore suits and styled their hair. And the girls wore pretty dresses that looked gorgeous and elegant, with makeup that made their appearance look very charming.

In the crowd, Alex was very uneasy, he wondered how Ruby would look. He was nervous himself, afraid that Ruby would not receive his invitation to prom together later, even though there were dozens of ladies who would accept a helping hand. But Alex only wants Ruby, and that is the biggest problem.

Away from her hiding in the crowd, the ladies waiting for the men to ask them to dance. Helena stood there while continuing to watch Alex. Her eyes seemed unable to escape and only focused on Alex. She really likes Alex and always wishes to dance with Alex, but the man she always admires sees only one woman and that’s Ruby.

They played the first dance song. One or two men came forward and asked the girls to prom. Even Drake and Stellar had danced in the dance hall, but Alex was yet standing staring at the entrance, hoping that Ruby would show up soon. Meanwhile, Helena was still standing looking at him. Helena also hoped that Alex will come over to her and invite her to dance even though she herself knows it will not happen.

Meanwhile, Natty, who was wearing an all-black gown that was quite covered with simple silver jewelry but perfectly elegant and established her look gorgeous, her eyes kept glancing at Gale who was standing with the other teachers. Gale is so beautiful not only because she is the youngest among the teachers. But also because of the white gown, she wore with her shoulder-length hair hanging down with a small flower-shaped headdress that formed her look amazing.

So pretty that Natty didn’t want to look away. Amidst the crowd, they continued to exchange glances with no one knowing. Natty is very fixated on the beauty of his girlfriend. They look very happy while sending love signals to each other.

But then something they didn’t expect happened. Suddenly Mr. Howard, a sports teacher who is single for 40 years of his life, approaches Gale and even asks her to dance. Gale seemed objective when she glanced at Natty, but she also couldn’t refuse the invitation from her seniors, when the other teachers continued to force Gale to accept Mr. Howard's proposition.

It has long been rumored that Mr. Howard likes Gale because the gym teacher is always seen trying to pick up close to Gale., the rumors had never bothered Natty and Gale because it was a natural thing for a lonely man who was getting old.

But now it’s setting up to bother Natty a lot. Seeing how Gale is forced to accept Mr. Howard's invitation and dances with him forces Natty get angry. As if there was a fire burning and burning her heart. She was very jealous and couldn’t bear to see it. Natty goes outside until Gale, who sees her immediately stops dancing and does Mr. Howard confused.

“Sorry, I have to go ...” Gale says politely.

“ But why? It’s only the middle of the song, at least accompanies me to finish this song. “ Said Mr. Howard, trying to restrain Gale. But Gale politely shakes her head.

“Sorry, there are very important things I have to do now,” Gale says then runs out.

The song continues to play and everyone is enjoying their time dancing with each other’s partners. Only Mr. Howard is still standing alone while contemplating his fate, the person he liked left him. There came colleagues who were also good friends at work. Give him a drink and hit him on the shoulder.

“Don’t be sad, maybe there is something important that she should do. Turning off the stove, for example. “ His friend’s words made Mr. Harry chuckle.

“That’s ridiculous, but thanks ... that’s pretty entertaining.” Said Mr. Howard.

“I know, and now you better smile too. Don’t spoil the mood of the teenagers who are in love with each other. “ Replied his friend again.