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emotional being so close to you while you sing.” She felt embarrassed and said, “I’m sorry.”
    Nico smiled but didn’t say anything. She was hoping he didn’t think that she was a lunatic for showing her emotions. When the song ended, she started to walk away, but Nico was still holding her. She stepped back a little and looked at him. He was staring at her intently.
    “Thank you for the dance, Ms. Shontell. And, by the way, you never answered my question,” he reminded her as he finally let go of her. She stepped away from him but turned back in his direction. Giving into a nervous habit, she twirled her hair before she finally gave him his answer.
    “Yes, that was me,” she smiled shyly. She motioned for the group to follow her as she headed up to the stage. “Good evening everyone! On behalf of Divine Attraction and the sponsoring organization, Precious Timing Events, we would like to say thank you for being such a great audience tonight. Let’s give Divine Attraction a huge round of applause!” The crowd erupted in cheers and applause as the group bowed and waved to everyone. “Now let’s all get home safely,” she added. They exited the stage to the back. As they waited for the limo to pull back around, they headed out into the night air.
     

Does the night have to end?
Nico
    Nico regarded Shontell as she spoke to the club goers. He still was in some shock at his forwardness. He wasn’t one who could openly meet women, but he felt something pulling him to her spirit. He was glad he asked her to dance. He didn’t regret it one bit. He could still smell whatever scent she was wearing. It reminded him of coconut and berries. 
    Nico heard his name being called as his thoughts were interrupted. He turned his attention to John.
    “Bro, I saw you dancing with Shontell. How was it?” John inquired, speaking low enough just for Nico to hear. He hesitated before answering, trying to find a word that described how it felt to have her in his arms. 
    “It was amazing,” he replied. John smiled, giving him a thumbs up as he joined in the conversation that was going on in the limo. Nico went back to his thoughts, replaying what she had told him when he felt her trembling. Shontell telling him that his singing affected her completely caught him off guard. That was definitely a first for him. He had met a lot of women, but none had made such an impression on him. Nico almost laughed out loud, recalling how happy he had felt when she told him it was her, confirming what he knew. His search was over. He never told anyone in the group how he had kept all the cards she gave them. Her words affected him on a sincere level, because he could feel they were genuine.
    Pulling up to the hotel, they all piled out. The others were still talking animatedly about the club scene. He could have bet ten bucks on what was about to be suggested next.
    “We are going to the casino, Nico. You coming?” Dennis asked him. 
    Nico laughed to himself. He just paid himself that ten dollars because, as usual, they were predictable. Shaking his head, he told them to go ahead without him. Nico wasn’t in the mood to gamble, although he wasn’t ready for his night to end. He wanted to find a way to spend more time with Shontell. 
     
     

 
Shontell
     
    Shontell had observed the atmosphere in the limo. The conversation was very vivid as the men discussed the women. She kept her thoughts to herself. She loved her city, but the club scene was one she did not venture out into much.
    She was seated near the far end, closest to the door. She could see Nico, but he couldn’t see her unless he leaned forward. This gave her an advantage at this moment, and she took it to watch his body language. He wasn’t as talkative as the rest of them, but it seemed they tried to make him talk. She did notice him and John whispering and knew that it was more than likely about her.
    Usually, when she had artists come in town, she stayed at the same