Halloween Party
by awnlee jawking
Copyright© 2021 by awnlee jawking
As midnight approached, the Halloween party began to wind down. The smart thing to do was leave too, but I’d been hovering near the door and hadn’t seen the gorgeous girl with jet black hair and cherry red lips leaving. She’d flirted with me earlier and I really wanted her contact details.
I found the distinguished-looking man dressed as Count Dracula standing next to me. “Are you staying for the private celebration?”
“Do you think the host will mind? I’m here as a plus one and my principal has already left,” I lied.
Dracula laughed. “I’m sure he’ll be fine with it.”
Why didn’t that reassure me?
On the stroke of midnight, a gong sounded and the door was locked.
Probably to stop the drunks getting back in, I rationalised. Some guests had partaken very liberally.
“I’m glad you’re staying.”
It was her, and she was standing next to me.
“I couldn’t leave without even knowing your name.”
“That’s sweet. I’m Pandora.”
“Jonathan.” Why had I told her my real name?
She hugged me and lightly bussed my cheek with soft lips. Her scent was intoxicating and she was soft and squeezable in exactly the right places. I was in love!
I made to kiss her but she smiled and daintily glided out of the way. She offered her hand and I accepted.
“Come,” she said, gently pulling me. “Let’s get some fortification before we go outside.”
She led me into the dining room, where the sumptuous buffet I’d pigged on earlier had been replaced by a large bowl of evil-looking punch. Pandora poured two glasses, handing me one.
“Good fortune,” she toasted, clinking glasses.
I mirrored her drinking. The fiery liquid burned my throat. I’d only had two drinks all night: as a party-crasher I needed to keep my wits about me. But suddenly I found my empty glass being refilled and I was feeling really good.
“Attention everybody,” announced Dracula. “It’s quarter to one. Let’s move outside.”
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