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She is the one for the next dance.
He spotted me and doesn’t know who I am, but I know him.
She displays a slight smile as I approach.
He doesn’t know that I started watching him as soon as he walked through the door.
She changes her face into a glow as I extend my hand.
He doesn’t know what I have in store for him.
She graciously engages my offered frame.
He feels like a dancer.
She transforms my leads into beautiful motions.
He’s a better dancer than I expected, but not as good as he thinks.
She glides the floor with grace and elegance.
He doesn’t realize that I make him look good.
She makes me feel like the king of the ballroom.
He’s about to be surprised.
She smiles in appreciation as the music ends.
He doesn’t know I just delivered a signal.
She is the one.
He’s a dead man.
A Frank Angle 
Well dammit. There goes that.
Gotta flush my story now…
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Dale,
Oh no … then again, at least you caught whatever you did.
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Yeah…..
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At least I know there will be one other person doing a story.
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Well now… If I can come up with something better!
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I have confidence. Meanwhile … what did you think of mine?
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Oh. And by the way, I love Assassin’s Tango…
Yours turned out quite well.
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A definite different twist to my typical dance stories.
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Great Job, Frank. I don’t know where I was on this one but put it down to a lot going on. It would have been fun.
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John,
No problem because I know you have a lot on your plate at the moment. Then again, something may come to you. The video fits here too!
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Oh well done Frank! I like the way this unfolds as we follow the thoughts of these two plotting dancers! .
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Pauline,
Thank you. Who knows how many different options I considered, but once this play came into my mind, I knew it was what I wanted to do. Then finding the video was a bonus!
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Cincy,
You weren’t kidding when you said you had tucked a twist into your tango . . . sinister plot and all.
That last line . . last dance.
Well played!
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Marc,
Sinister is a good word for this encounter. I’d love to work in “last dance” into the last line. I may do that. 🙂 … if so – thanks for the idea.
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Sinister AND sneaky, I love it! 😉
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😀
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Love your vid, but I thought of this one as I read your post . . .
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Your Cubano coming out!
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The mood of this song would work with this story. In mine, I never had a particular dance in mind, then I thought about this video after seeing the song in my playlist.
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so beautiful, Thank you dear Frank, Love, nia
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Nia,
Thank you … but someone was killed! 😉 (I couldn’t resist) 🙂
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I like the surprise ending!
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Merril,
Thank you. Once I got the idea, I tried to keep the idea unknown while creating some tension.
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Fabulous Frank, love this poem and the music and the dance!
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Good one, Frank… musical assassins and all that jazz!
I’m glad I caught this in my reader… I read your comment the other day but haven’t had chance to reply yet; at least this gave me a timely reminder!
My post is slightly different ( https://wp.me/pVkLb-4lH )… and I had to alter the context of your ‘She’ words to make them fit… I hope this is OK with your challenge, but I included the original ones as well! 😀
It was fun coming up with the scenario!
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Tom,
Glad you enjoyed this little encounter between two people. Your changes were fine because they stayed within the intent. I’m very appreciative of you taking this on. Had to tell you because I know how much you enjoy writing! I invite you to read Dale’s.
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Hi Frank, I enjoyed your twist. Here is my offering:
She’s the one for the next dance.
He doesn’t even look my way.
She displays a slight smile as I approach.
He smiles at her and not me.
She changes her face into a glow as I extend my hand.
He invites her to dance, we’ll see about that!
She graciously engages my offered frame.
He puts his arm around her waist, two can play at this game…
She transforms my leads into beautiful motions
He’ll notice me now.
She glides the floor with grace and elegance.
He’s kicking himself for choosing the wrong partner.
She makes me feel like the king of the ballroom.
He realizes I’m queen of this dance floor.
She smiles in appreciation as the music ends.
He is coming over.
She is the one.
He is the one.
Hope you enjoy!
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E R,
I like the twist of rejection. I was anticipating a last line such as “He’s got no chance.” Thanks for participating … and I invite you to read the others.
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I agree with Marc, this is a sinister plot. Excellent ending.
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Otto,
Thank you kind sir. A question to you because I’m wondering – At what point did you notice sinister?
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I guess it was the line “He doesn’t know what I have in store for him” that made me aware of something coming up. And then of course the conclusion by the last line. 🙂
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Thanks for the feedback. I had to have a hint of foreshadowing, but subtle.
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I’m still working on mine! It’s been a very busy week. 😀
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And that’s ok … Your thoughts on mine?
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It flows well, an then a very unexpected ending!! I like it…lots. 😀
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Thank you … and a reason to … Clink!
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🍷Clink & I have posted my challenge reply!
Double clink 🍷🍷
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I love it! … Thanks for participating. 🙂 More wine!
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I adore participating in your challenges, musicals, events… whatever. You create a fun package! ⭐️😘🙃
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Thank you. I enjoy hosting them (although they are time consuming) After all, I listen to all the songs. I can say that I have a new type of musical event tentatively planned for early 2019! Hmmmmm …
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Hmmmmm?
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I am sworn to secrecy.
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😀
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Yes, I’m here … super late and unprepared. As much as I’d like to add my 2₵
I haven’t had a moment to spare. This is our busy season: Dec.Jan.Feb. So please forgive : (
Your tale had me captivated, aFrank. I loved the dialog in their minds. This line is great:
“He doesn’t realize that I make him look good.” HA HA … I wonder how many couples feel that way. You know how couple dancing can be. It’s always the partner who missed a step. HA HA
Of course, the ending brought it all together. I would have ended it with a power punch too.
Well done … 😀 Have a super weekend … Cheers 🍷🍷
Isadora 😎
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Isadora,
No problem – just another example of life getting in the way of blogging. 😉
Glad you enjoyed my attempt at fiction. I wanted the mental thoughts to be in different directions with minimal commonality. Thanks for letting me know your favorite line (an area of commonality). 🙂 Cheers …. Musical tomorrow … MY
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YUP 👍 I’ve got a song maybe two 😊
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If two … hold the second one until late in the day to give everyone a chance.
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