The Deal

Chapter 24 - Inappropriate Behavior

 We stood up and headed towards the dance floor. I signaled the orchestra to play for us a known waltz. After we bowed to each other, I grabbed her by the waist with one hand while with the other I held her by the other. She put her left hand behind my neck and we started dancing. Our bodies were filled with an unfulfilled longing. Her every touch was a sweet torment for me. I wanted her! I couldn't deny it anymore! Her perfume, although discreet and light, was intoxicating. A patchwork of gardenia and jasmine has overwhelmed me. I couldn't resist anymore, I wanted to hug her closer and kiss her intensively and do unspeakable things to her.

I was trying hard to contain myself when a man interrupted us asking permission to dance with Melina. At first I was relieved by his suggestion, but when I sat down and watched them dance, the sight made me very angry! The monster of green jealousy had already appeared in me. The man started flirting with my wife shamelessly while Melina seemed to tolerate the situation! I couldn't deny that he was a very handsome and well-built young man and any woman would be flattered by his attention but that doesn't excuse Melina's behavior. She should have thrown him cold water instead of encouraging him! She's married for God's sake!

"That was it! She is having a good time with a stranger while I am sitting here boiling in my own juices!" I got up and did something completely unexpected for someone like me. I approached them and grabbed Melina from the arm. They immediately stopped and looked at me with wonder while I started dragging her to our table. Melina stopped in her tracks and looked at me with disappointment. She stood there frozen for some seconds, until she realized she was in the middle of the track with all eyes on her and eventually came and sat in her spot.

-"Why did you do that?" she asked furiously looking me straight in the eyes.

-"Really? You don't know why?" I said furiously.

-"No, I don't" she confirmed in a strict manner.

-"What did you expect? To sit quietly here while you were flirting with this man in front of my own eyes?" I asked angrily trying to control my nerves.

-"I wasn't flirting" she contradicted.

-"Yeap right! Ι saw you. You seem to forget that you are a married woman" I scolded her.

-"I never forget it. I always behave properly "she insisted shamelessly.

-"Oh really? You seemed to have a very good time with this moron, though!" I contradicted. My blood was boiling!

-"What? I didn't" she denied.

-"Yes....yes we all saw it" I told her sarcastically.

-"Stavros, are you jealous?" she asked making a smirk.

-"What?........Of course..... I am not. What are you talking about?" I tried to sound indifferent. Of course I was jealous! She was my wife for God's sake! What did she expect me to do? Relax and enjoy the sight?

-"Don't dare to deny it. You are jealous. Either way, your actions were completely unacceptable and inappropriate for a man of your position" she scolded.

-"I can say the same for you. This isn't a decent way for a married woman to dance with another"

-"I didn't do anything of what you are accusing me!"

-"Yes you did. You liked the attention this idiot gave you, didn't you?" I asked angrily.

-"How many times do I have to tell you? I wasn't flirting!" she desperately insisted.

-"This discussion ends up here! I won't tolerate such behavior from you again" I whispered to her angrily. I didn't want to draw any more attention. I think we had drawn enough for tonight!