Chapter 274. Love Me Too

CYNTHIA's P O V

‘‘Will you let me have this dance?’’ Alex inquired, but did not wait for my response before taking my hand and leading me to the dance floor, where other guests were already dancing.

Alex's suggestion that we should make Jake jealous was the only thing that could pry me away from the mini-bar where I was planning on staying, so that I could drink myself to death.

I was deep in thought when Alex jerked me out of it by waving his hand in front of my face. ‘‘Hey, let’s do this together, all right?’’ His tone conveyed a sense of foreboding and concern.

I shook my head so as to get rid of the thought regarding Jake, but even trying to stop thinking about the man was futile. ‘‘Of course…’’ I gave him a little smile, feeling a bit dizzy. ‘‘I'm just a tad bit preoccupied right now, but that's all...’’

As soon as a song with a more relaxed tune began to play, I encircled my arms around his neck and started doing a slow dance. After a little pause, I mad