When The Sky Fall
Chapter 17's

Dance stood at the very back of the party. After being unceasingly carried around and introduced, he finally stopped as well. After being introduced, Renald left. But Dance didn't bother about that. At least he stopped stepping. His legs hurt too much to walk again. High-heels make it hard to walk. I don't know why they had to invent high-heels.

Suddenly a boisterous voice sounded. Some people seemed to admire and speak to each other. Dance looked in the direction that those people saw. A beautiful woman who just came. Dance squinted her eyes. Veronica. He was invited too?

Veronica walked up to Renald with her sweet face. That instant too Tari knew why Renald was throwing this party. To make it a shield. Butwhy?

"That's Veronica isn't it?"

"Yes that's him. Wow, she's getting pretty. That body.. I envy his body. She is beautiful and has that body. I'm sure she's one of the most perfect women in the world."

"I'm envious too. I think he's the one who married Renald. Apparently not. They have been lovers for a long time, right?"

"That's right. I don't remember Renald having another lover."

"And they fit in very well. One is beautiful, one is handsome. Perfect mate. Why did he marry another woman? Is that woman richer?"

"I don't think so. Maybe they were arranged. Maybe Renald's family didn't approve of Veronica. It's so sorry."

"Yes very sorry. It seemed as though Renald disliked his wife from the way he looked at her. It's different if he's staring at Veronica."

"You're right."

Two women were talking about them, the three main leads who were the center of attention at the party. Error, just two. Renald and Veronica. Dance is not included. Only the figurehead cast whose fate is loved by people.

"Don't tell me you're distracted by what they say" said Randy, who was standing next to Dari. Dance was surprised and almost shouted.

"You surprised me!" Dance held her chest and regulated her breathing. He was so shocked that he made his heart beat irregular. "You're like a ghost, not heard when you come."

"You're the one who daydreams. Didn't hear me coming. Is it because of their words?"

"They?"

"Both girls."

"Bad.. What's with them?" tanya Dance. Randy looked at her as if waiting for an answer. "What's? Why are you looking at me like that?"

"Are you bothered by their words?" reset Randy.

"No, of course not. That's absolutely true. So I'm not bothered at all." said Tari as she stared at the dance floor. He saw Renald and Veronica were already there and dancing.

"You sure?"

"Hm.. Sure sir." replied Tari without looking at Randy.

"Then what are you going to do? I meani.. About all this?" ask Randy again. Dance frowned and looked at Randy.

"Wait, what does that mean? What's with all this?"

"What if Renald throws this senseless party because he wants to stop you from working?"

Dari looked at Randy for a moment and then laughed out loud.

"Are you crazy?! She's she? Doing that just to make me stop working??" Dance again laugh. But Randy didn't laugh. He looked at Dari in surprise. Dari realized that and then stopped her laughter. "Okay, okay.. Ii'm sorry. I'm just-gosh it can't be Ran. I'm as important as anything to the point that he's throwing this party just to make me stop working. If he loves me, I understand. Probably true. He hates me, for Christ's sake! He couldn't possibly do that absurd thing!"

"Why are you so sure?"

Dance looked at Randy. "I'm not an important person to him, maybe for him I don't exist or.. Just benalu. It's a big party, it costs a lot and stuff. He's crazy if he does that kind of thing to a girl he doesn't think he does. I'm sure he made me a shield again. I don't know what the reason is, but I believe it more than the ridiculous thing you said." Dance shook her head.

"If.. It's only if. If that's true?"

"That means he's crazy and it's obvious I'm not going to obey him. Who could he ban me? He said I was just a wife on his paper. It was as if he was forbidding me. I'll keep working even if I have to wear a mask."

Randy smiled. "That's the dance I know."

"Hey sir. You don't know me very well."

"I knew. Without that I know how you are. Unique." praise Randy for making Dance frown.

"Either why do I feel likened to an object hearing that unique word."

Randy laughs. "Gee! Want to dance with me?"

Dance raised her hand with her palm facing Randy. "No, thank you. I can't dance."

"I can teach you." - Randy.

"No, I don't want to step on your feet." decline Dance again.

"I don't have a problem."

"You sure?" Dance lifted her skirt slightly and showed her her high-heels. "With this?"

"Whoaahh that... High. You look so high."

"That's how it is" said Tari. He was still staring at Renald. Everyone is still talking about them.

"Such shoes can kill dogs." muttered Randy.

"And the humans." added Tari.

"really?"

"Do you want to try? I'm happy to make you the first victim."

Randy laughs. "No, thank you."

"When is this show over? My feet hurt a lot."

"Are you crazy? It's not possible to fit anyway. Your legs are too big."

"What's important is that your legs don't hurt anymore."

"No, I don't want to. Uughh I really want to kill people creating high-heels!" keluh Dance.

"They're dead."

"Because of that! So annoying!"

Randy laughed again.

Meanwhile Renald...

"What's wrong with you? Smile at.. Everyone's staring at us." Veronica persuaded. Renald still does not smile.

"What are you here for?" ask Renald.

"Party certainly. With you." Veronica hugged Renald while dancing.

"I don't remember inviting you."

Veronica looked at Renald. "I want to come. Why didn't you invite me anyway?!" Veronica pout.

"Didn't you see anyone coming? Most of them are my business partners, Ve."

"Then? I don't give a shit. Don't they know our relationship?"

"They know I'm married."

"And they don't know your wife's face. So let them know I'm your wife. Easy." said Veronica. Veronica hugged Renald. "After all... We're getting married."

"You're against that."

"But now no!" Veronica looked at Renald. "I want to marry you."

Renald sighed and looked at Veronica for a moment. Then his gaze turned towards Randy and Tari who were laughing. A feeling of heat was felt in his chest. He tried to take his eyes off, but he was not calm. Renald stopped his dance and walked towards Tari, leaving Veronica confused. But his move was prevented by one of his colleagues who introduced him to someone who would become an investor in the next Renald project. Renald inevitably had to say hello but the more he tried not to care the more he fretted. Renald said goodbye to his colleagues and potential investors and then went to Dance and Randy. He saw that Dance was going to wear Randy's shoes.

"What are you guys doing?" ask Renald. Dari and Randy just stared at each other without answering Renald's questions. "Replace your shoes and come with me. There's something you need to meet" Renald told Tari.

Dance again wearing her high-heels. He promised tonight that he would obey Renald, albeit reluctantly. Being a good wife. But Dance just feels like a decoration. Renald pulled out Tari's hand and walked towards the potential investor. Randy felt sorry for Dance. He looked at her with pity. I was eager to help him get out of Renald. While in the middle of the dance floor, Veronica was still standing still. She stiffened her jaw and squeezed her skirt. He was really angry to see Renald and Tari together.

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Before leaving for work, Dance placed the plaster on some parts of her legs. His legs were scratched, some were injured. He rarely uses high heels. He prefers to wear his shoes. Despite the pain, Tari still went to work. Dance down brought a box with her. The box contained the last night clothes she was wearing, along with high-heels and necklaces.

Breakfast dance quietly. There is no Renald. He's grateful about that. She can eat her delicious eggs and beacons. After breakfast and going to work, Tari actually met Renald who just came out of his room. Renald was already wearing a full suit. Dari gave the box she had brought to Marissa. He wanted Marissa to give the box to Renald. He refused to talk to her. But unfortunately Renald spoke first to him.

"You want to go now?" ask Renald. Dance looked over for a moment and then left. "I'll drive you."

Dance stopped her steps and looked over. "What?"

Renald breathed. "I said I'd take you."

Dance shook her head quickly. "No, thank you. Ahh yes! I'll just give it to you."

Dari walks over to Marissa and picks up the box she gave him and gives it to Renald.

"What's this?" ronald asked, confused.

"The clothes, the shoes and the necklace I wore last night. I refund. And ahh! Is correct. There was a credit card and atm I brought from York at the time. It's in there. I'll give it back too. I don't use it except to buy tickets." Dance turned and left. Renald quickly grabbed Dance's hand.

"Why did you give me all this? This is all for you. No need to return it."

"I don't need it, thank you. Uhh! I didn't dirty her dress. It can be laundry."

"No! I gave this to you. You take it." Renald said, then gave the box back. Dance snorted and stared in disbelief.

"I told you, I don't need."

"And I told you, I don't take it." Renald is not less decisive. Dance paused for a moment and nodded her head.

"Well, means something to me, huh? Really for me?" tanya Tari makes sure.

Renald nodded for sure. "of course. That's all for you."

"Okay then." Dari walked towards Marissa and gave her the box. "This is for you Marissa. I don't need it. You can have it."

"Huh? Ta-but ladies-"

"I'll go first." Dance patted Marissa's arm slowly and left. Renald who did not accept drew a rough hand Dance.

"Akkh!! What the hell?! It hurts!" pekik Dance.

"I gave you all that but you gave it to someone else?! Are you crazy?!" Renald raised his voice.

"Hey! You've already given it to me, so it's up to me! Want me to throw it away, want me to give it, it's up to me! Is it not mine already? I'm free to do it because it's mine!" said Dance with a voice that is no less high. Dance stepped away. But just a few steps he stopped his steps again and turned around.

"Ahh right... I asked Alex what your personal account number was, last night. I've transferred some to your account. It might not be much to you, but at least I've started paying my debt to you. The money you gave my family to marry me. I'll pay it off and get out of this ridiculous wedding!"

Dari left Renald who was still in his place staring at the departure of Tari.

"So... He's working to get that money back?"

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