50

He took a quick glance around. No one was really watching him, he thought, and the most important parts of the party were already done. He was sure that no one would notice or miss his presence at the party since they all seemed to be engaged doing one thing or the other.

"Come with me" he said, gesturing with his head as he stood, and together, they made for the nearest exit door.

___________

They were walking through a glass-encased atrium at the very top of the building and neither of them spoke. Soon they arrived in front of a wall of glass with the city spread out below them. The view was simply breathtaking. Across the bay, the city sparkled like precious gems tossed on an endless blanket of black velvet. Dazzling and magnificent.

"Wow." said Dora.

"It’s something, isn’t it?" replied Evan. He knew exactly why they were there, but he couldn't seem to make a move. Dora noticed, because she suddenly took his hands and placed them on the glass above his head. With a smile, she slowl