Chapter 72: The Rule of the Game

Suddenly, the music in the room changed from background noise to an actual song, slow and romantic.

George looked at Carmela and said, "Would you like to dance?"

Carmela's heart jumped into her throat. "Oh, I don't know," she said, her voice coming out a little squeaky. "I'm not much of a dancer."

"That's okay," George said, reaching for her hand. "We'll just move slowly.”

Carmela hesitated for a moment, then let George take her hand and lead her out onto the dance floor.

As they started to move, Carmela felt her feet stumble a bit, but George held her close and guided her gently. Soon, they were swaying slowly to the music, Carmela's nerves slowly dissipating.

"This isn't so bad, is it?" George asked, a smile playing on his lips.

"No, it's not bad at all," Carmela said, relaxing into the dance.

As the music continued, the dance floor filled up with other couples, all moving to the slow beat of the song.

George and Carmela glided around the room, their feet moving in time with the