She was disappointed when the music stopped and the band took a break. The recorded music that came on was nothing like the band. They left the floor and looked for a seat having lost their spot by the bar. They found a spot on a table where a young black couple were already sitting. Lebron quickly struck up a conversation with the gent whose skin was very dark.
It took a moment to realise the black girl was talking to her. ‘What’s your name honey?’
Matthew remembered to say ‘Christine’
‘Where are you from? You seem familiar’
‘Around’ Matthew took a close look at her. He did not recognise her but she did not know all of Christine’s acquaintances.
‘Now I’m sure I don’t know your man. I’m sure I would have recognised him had I seen him before’
‘His name is Lebron. He’s not from around here’
Matthew found another rum and coke placed in front of him. ‘There you go Becky’ said the woman’s partner.
Matthew must have looked confused. The woman explained. ‘Her name is Christine. My name is Charlotte and this is my man Roy’
Lebron said ‘I’m Lebron’ They made small talk. The others were locals. Charlotte worked at a supermarket near where Christine lived. Lebron told them the name of the street where Christine’s family lived.
‘That’s where I know you from! Your one of my customers!’ Charlotte exclaimed. Matthew had to pretend she recognised the woman.
The band started again and Matthew found herself whisked back onto the dance floor. This time they danced as a foursome. Roy was a big guy of about the same size as Lebron, although he didn’t have Lebron’s movie star looks, his body suggested he shared Lebron’s musculature. Charlotte was a tall woman with an hourglass shape. She wasn’t skinny but her hips and breasts were an impressive contrast to her waist. Matthew knew that in his old body he would have found her very sensuous.
Charlotte showed “Christine” several dance moves and Matthew had fun trying to mimic them. She thought she did a pretty good job. Certainly both Roy’s and Lebron’s eyes were closely following her movements.
They danced until Matthew was starting to sweat. Then they returned to the bar for another drink. When Matthew had finished her rum. She was actually feeling a bit giddy. She didn’t mind when she heard Charlotte say. ‘I think it’s time we headed home’ She looked around for a clock but couldn’t see one. She had no idea what time it was but it seemed late. Charlotte then spoke into Matthew’s ear ‘Are you coming with us?’
Matthew glanced across at Lebron. He was nodding. She answered ‘Yeah I guess so’