1 week later
*Olivia*
I am watching my daughter and Tom. They are sitting in the soft chairs in the bar talking. I can't help smiling to myself. I have no doubt that there is something brewing between them, even though they might not be ready to admit it yet.

It is clear to see in the way they look at one another, the way they seem to unintentionally touch all the time. Right now they are sitting so close that Tom has his long legs spread, so Lexie can have her knees between them.

  They have spend a lot of time together this last week, going for long walks, having lunch and dinner, often with me and Sebastian. They even drove into town to go to the cinema. Lexie keeps claiming that they are just friends, that she is just passing time with him. But a mother knows. I might only have seen her with Edward 3 times, but I have never seen her look at him like this.

I know I shouldn't get involved, but honestly I am getting more and more sure that my daughter is making a big mistake if she marries Edward. That family of snobs is just not the right one for her. No, she should be with someone like Tom, and I am of course saying that totally partially. I have a feeling they just need a slight push to realise.

And something hits me, I think I know just exactly how to give them that nudge. So I walk over to the two lovebirds, ready to fight for this. "Hi Sweeties, so Lexie are you ready for the dance lesson ? It's in half an hour".

"Mom, you know Edward isn't arriving before tonight, his plane was delayed". She say, looking up at me. "So no I am not ready, I don't want to be the only one alone in a sea of couples".

Oh I know very well that Edward won't be here before tonight, that is exactly what I am going to use. "But you wanted to brush up on Your skills before the wedding, didn't you ? And I really want to go, but Your father only want to go if you are coming".

"Yeah I did want to make sure I don't humiliate myself, but I can't dance alone. Sorry mom, maybe you can talk daddy into coming anyway". She say, shaking her head.

I smile, putting a hand on Tom's shoulder. "Well I happen to know that Tom is actually a gifted dancer and I am sure he is willing to help you out and be Your partner".

"Uhm thanks Olivia, but I am not sure I should get involved in this". Tom say, looking up at me with an uncertain smile.

Lexie puts a hand on his leg, just above his knee and the look on his face says everything. My daughter has him completely enthralled, even though she isn't aware. "You don't have to Tom. I totally get it. But if you did it .. Well it would be a big favour to me".

"Okay then, if it means so much to you". He say, a warm smile spreading on his handsome face, as he places his hand on top of hers.

She return his smile. Those two are so cute together and they are going to give me the most beautiful grandchildren. Her voice is soft. "Thanks Tom".

*Lexie*
I am not really sure why I asked Tom to do this. It's not that I was that hooked on dancing. But I have to admit that I kind of keep finding reasons to spend time with him. The more time I spend with him, get to know him, the more I want to be near him.

"Tell me again why I am doing this ?" Tom whispers out of the side of his mouth, as we stand next to each other in the dance studio.

I bite my lip. "Well because my mother sidelined us and then I asked you.. Sorry about that".

"Oh and here we have the beautiful bride". The dance teacher Gustavo comes over, he is a small very well groomed man with loose wrists and a weird accent.

I smile at him, seriously he is like the size of me and I am not particularly big, not even for a woman. "Well the bride anyway".

"Oh bollocks sweetums, you are just stunning.. especially those curls". He say, reaching out to touch my hair. Then he turns towards Tom, padding his bicep. "And this has to be the handsome and strapping groom".

Tom looks at me kind of desperate. "Uh no unfortu...".

"No he isn't the groom. Edward.. the groom, he .. Well he had to work. This is my friend Tom". I quickly jump in. Had he been about to say unfortunately ?

"Well hi then friend Tom". Gustavo say smiling, his eyes running over Tom, who are wearing a white T-shirt and black sweatpants. "Don't we all wish we had friends like that".

I glance at Tom who actually flushes pink, biting his lip rather hard. My brain is still wheeling around in the same question.. unfortunately ? Was he going to say unfortunately ? Did he mean that ?

"And now everyone look here as I go through the first steps.. one, two, three..". Gustavo turns on the music, and starts going through the steps.

After showing us all the basic steps to kizomba, a dance that is also known as the most sexy dance in the world. Gustavo walks around, helping people, telling them how they are doing. And I am left wondering what I have gotten myself into. Am I really going to dance like this with Tom ?

"Great hips, very loose and sexy.. good, very good for a big strong man like you". Gustavo tells Tom, putting his hands on Tom's hips. Tom looks at me rolling his eyes and mouthing. 'Please stop touching me'.

*Tom*
I am happy when Gustavo moves on. It's not that I have anything against gays, I just don't like being singled out like that or told how sexy my hips are moving by a man with his hands on them.

Watching Lexie out of the corner of my eye, I have to agree with Gustavo, when he tells her she is perfection.. she is, her movements so effortlessly sexy that I can't tear my eyes away.

"Now everyone take Your partner. This is a sensual dance. It shows the level of Your relationship. For Your young people, newly in love it's like making love, heated, sensual and intimate. For the couples who have been together for a long time, it is about love, trust, knowing each other. Don't be shy, show me what kind of couple you are". Gustavo says.

"Are you okay with this ?" I ask Lexie, I don't want her to feel pushed into a level of intimacy she isn't ready for.

She place her hand on my shoulder, sending me a soft smile. "It's okay Tom, I mean it is just dancing, and my parents are here. Nothing wrong in dancing. I love dancing actually. Just not that good at it".

"I think you are doing excellent.. and I love dancing too". I place my hand on her hip. Feeling how she gyrates her body as she starts moving to the music. I try following her the best I can.

In the beginning we are just dancing, our bodies a bit apart. But it's like I start feeling the rhythm in my blood. And we get a bit closer. A kind of cat and mouse game. Gustavo moving around the room, helping people, telling them what he sees as their strength.

Lexie looks up at me, our eyes locking and it is like everything else disappears. She melts into me and it is like our bodies starts to move as one. All that exist right now is her, her eyes staying with mine the whole time. I don't even know what I am doing, I just feel the music and her.

*Edward*
I arrive at the hotel earlier than expected and after leaving my suitcase in my room. Yeah my mother insisted on seperate rooms as we are not yet married. I make my way to the gym were the dance class is held. Lexie should still be there.

Opening the door, I slip inside without anyone noticing me. Actually almost everyone seem to be focussed on a couple in the middle of the room. They look almost like professional dancers. Their dance sensual and sexy. And then I realise that the woman is Lexie. She is dancing with some tall slim man I don't know.

"Everyone look here.. the intensity, the sensuality, but also the knowledge of each other. Are you sure this isn't the groom ?" A small gay man, probably the instructor says with a giggle.

I walk over slowly and Olivia, Lexie's mother, looks up spotting me. Something I can best describe as a sly smile running over her face. "Talking about the groom. So nice to see you here Edward".

"Mr and Mrs Miller". I nod to her parents, seeing how Lexie almost jump away from the man. I smile at her. "Lexie my dear, I see you found a stand in till I could get here".

She looks flustered, her eyes shining. I hope it at least has a bit to do with seeing me again. "Oh hi Edward. Yeah Tom here was so gracious to step in, so I could still do the lesson".

"Well a pleasure meeting you Tom and thanks for helping my little lady out". I say, extending my hand to him, measuring him up. There is no doubt he is a good looking guy and he is very tall, several inches taller than me with a slim but clearly muscular frame.

He takes my hand, making it halfway disappear in his much bigger hand. "Nice to meet you to Edward. And the pleasure was all mine, I'd be happy to step in any time you need to be replaced".

"Thanks, but I don't think that will be necessary. I am taking over from here". I tell him. No doubt this guy is hot for my fiance. Luckily she has always said that she don't like men to be to tall.

*Tom*
I don't know why I choose to stay and watch, but for some reason I did. So this is Edward, the man she plans to marry. Well I guess he is kind of handsome, in a very clean cut way.

It had felt amazing dancing with her. Her body moving against mine. We connected on such a deep level. Unfortunately it also made realise how lost I am in her.

Watching them dance I notice that Edward don't exactly has flair for this kind of dance. He seems stiff and uncertain. Unable to give into the rhythm of the music.

Gustavo keeps trying to get him to loosen up, pulling at his hair in frustration. "The hips, move the hips. Show her you want her for God's sake". He is shaking his head. "How are you going to satisfy Your bride when you can't move Your hips".

I almost feel sorry for Edward. I mean it's not his fault he isn't a good dancer and he looks very uncomfortable. .

"No no no. Tom come here.. you need to help me. Show this man how it is done". Gustavo grabs my arm and pulls me over to Lexie. "Now you dance with her, and Edward here watches".

Unsure about what to do, I watch as Edward reluctantly step away, handing Lexie to me. She holds her hand out to me and I take it. This song is slow but intense and I try keeping it down a little, knowing Edward is watching. But I can't help getting drawn in by her and the rhythm.

"Watch Edward, this is how you dance with Your woman, this is how you make love to Your woman". Gustavo is gushing. And I am pretty sure I can hear Edward grinding his teeth.

Finally the lesson is over, and Edward quickly drag Lexie with him from the room. Her mom putting a hand on my arm. "You and me both know he is not the right man for her".

"Well he is still the one she is marrying in less than two weeks". I say with a sigh, looking towards the door where she disappeared.

Olivia just smile. "Well I am not so sure anymore". Then she walks towards the door. "See you around Tom".