Dylan whispered as if trying to get her consent. Charlize was a little surprised.
As the saying goes, once is difficult, twice is easy. Dylan didnât seem to think it was rude this time even though he called her name.
âIt doesnât matter if you call my name, butâŚâ
Many eyes can be felt. Because there is a veil over Charlizeâs face. It was not direct contact.
Dylanâs hand, which was covering her cheek, quickly fell off. They missed the timing to point it out because he was so natural.
A beating heart in bewilderment.
âTo me.â
Her cheeks are hot as if she were burned.
âWill you grant me the honor of dancing with Lady?â
Dylanâs possessive gaze that she just felt. Was it for this dance request?
âHold on, this situation isâŚâ
Charlize felt a sense of deja vu.
âIâm here to receive the first dance that was stolen, Master.â
Dylan said, reaching out to Charlize.
The first dance? Ah, she remembered it.
When Dylan was the Crown Prince. He wanted to do his first dance with Charlize.
âI was supposed to dance with him, but I couldnât.â
Dylan was away after receiving an urgent call from the emperor. At that time, Kahu approached Charlize and asked her to dance.
âItâs not polite to refuse the first dance request, so I ended up dancing with Kahu.â
The first time Dylan called Charlizeâs name. It was then.
Charlize suddenly realized the attention of many people. Because a lot of eyes have poked her skin to the point that her cheeks are sore.
Among them, Kahuâs gaze was also added.
Dylanâs words, which he asked to look only himself, caught Charlizeâs eyes.
âOriginally, itâs polite to have your first dance with an escort.â
It was Kahu who broke the unwritten etiquette first. So will it be okay?
Once the gaze stays, it is naturally fixed comfortably on Dylan.
The luminous-reflecting black suit was very well matched with Dylanâs body. While revealing the shape of his body as it is, he also has a luxurious look with elegance.
A handsome face with a tall and attractive-looking and a soft smile. Dylan knew how to make good use of what he was born with, and so did his appearance.
Her heart beats heavily. Somehow, she felt like she was caught in a trap.
âAlright âŚMy lord.â
Charlize took Dylanâs hand.
âItâs an honor to be chosen as Your Majestyâs first dance partner.â
Charlize looked at Dylan and put her right heel back. She bowed slightly.
Dylan gently pulled out Charlize. He took the lead well.
Dylan and Charlize stood in the middle of the ballroom. At the same time, the chatter of the nobles stopped like a lie.
Only the melody of beautiful music flows. Because it was the emperorâs dance. All the nobles stepped down on their own.
In the midst of the silent gaze. Dylan slowly reached out to Charlizeâs veil.
He carefully lifted it up as if to remove the veil. Admiration flowed from everyone on Charlizeâs revealed face.
âOh, my goodnessâŚâ
âI would believe it even if she was the incarnation of an angel.â
Charlizeâs biological mother was often called âThe Grand Duchess of Cinderellaâ. Because of her outstanding appearance and unique atmosphere, she has risen from the status of Baronâs esteemed daughter to the Grand Duchess.
Rumors of jealousy and envious eyes always followed her.
Charlize was the daughter who inherited the Veneta blood of the Grand Duchess the most.
The mysterious eyes were mysterious even when you saw and looked at them. Even if it looks like just navy eyes, if you look closely, it gets darker toward the edge of the pupil.
It sparkled as if it contained the vastness and ecstasy of the universe. A unique ash blonde, mixed with gold and silver, fluttered.
âI heard that she has the fairyâs bloodâŚâ
âIsnât the rumor true?â
Some of the nobles remembered Charlizeâs sword dance.
A picturesque figure. The elegant atmosphere resembling a work of art was enchanted with the sparkle.
The gaze that had been on the thin fence was intertwined.
It was strangely breathtaking. A string of tightly pulled air. Charlize drew more attention than when wielding a sharp sword.
Itâs fascinating. Charlize was blazing like the sun, shining unrivaled. It was definitely a dark night, even though it was indoors.
Only the flowing air between Charlize and Dylan looked different from the air in other spaces. Heavy air with high viscosity.
âYour earrings look good on you, Master.â
Dylanâs eyes reached Charlizeâs sapphire earrings. Charlize looked at him as if she were affirming in silence.
When the maids recommend two accessories. Charlize eventually chose an earring that resembled Dylanâs color.
Dylan had a full, stuffed beast look on his face.
Slowly, the song began. Dylan held Charlizeâs waist with his right hand, and his left hand clasped her hands.
A happy touch that touches the palm of her hand. The warm warmth tickled.
âYour hands are cold, Master.â
âI hear that a lot.â
Charlize replied slowly.
As if he wanted to melt it with warmth, Dylanâs hand strength became a little stronger.
Their dance was tango.
It was not a dance as intense as a swing, but it was a dance where you had to walk elaborately with your chest to chest.
A dance where you can communicate well with your partner because you have to hug it close.
It was a tango, also known as the âGrave of Danceâ because anyone could enjoy it. In other words, it was so attractive that it was called the last stage.
âToday, Your Majesty feels a little unfamiliar to me.â
ââŚIn what ways are you unfamiliar with?â
âYou look a little different.â
Charlize said what she felt. Earlier, Kahu was very nervous while escorting Charlize.
Dylan showed no signs of trembling while dancing. It was refreshing because he was different from the two images Charlize knew.
Dylanâs gaze reached Charlizeâs cheek, then her earring, and then back to her eyes. Why does it tickle so much even though itâs eye contact?
Charlize blinked her eyes.
The melody of calm music became increasingly irregular like the sound of the heart.
âI donât remember teaching you social dance, Your Majesty.â
âYes, Master.â
Move your feet according to the steps. Dylanâs waist is getting hot.
âHow can you dance so well?â
âWell, is that so?â
Dylanâs lips drew a soft line, perhaps the compliment was pleasant.
âI wanted to dance with Master, so Iâve been practicing alone.â
Dylanâs voice echoed in her ears.
Is it an illusion if the hot breath feels like a shackle? A heavy breath permeated and seemed to squeeze into the heart.
Charlize inadvertently closed her eyes.
The nobles who were watching from afar made eye contact with each other and whispered.
âThe dance of both of them is more like an art than a dance.â
âI canât believe theyâre so accurate when theyâre moving their feet comfortably.â
They were nobles who once praised Charlize and Kahuâs dance for getting along well. But when they saw Dylan and Charlize dance, they couldnât help but admit it.
This is a perfect beauty itself, beyond the standards of the world.
Dylan, a charismatic emperor in front of his subordinates, was softened very gently only when he looked at Charlize.
Are those who have gone beyond the masterâs level even dancing differently? Even with the same movement, only the two of them were elegant.
âJustâŚâ
âGlamorous.â
The young noble master admired. The nobleman who had seen Charlizeâs sword dance the other day began to boast small.
âOf course, todayâs dance is great, but when the grandmaster performed the sword dance blindfolded, it was so fascinating that no one could learn it without admiring it.â
âNo, itâs a sword dance with blindfolded? Itâs amazing just to hear it.â
Kahu remained silent and listened to the admiration of the nobles.
As everyone said, Dylan and Charlize in the middle glowed splendidly. Like the main character of a true ball.