"I am sorry if I startled you. Please, accept my apologies." The stranger spoke to her in a gentle tone.
She shook her head, taking tiny steps backwards. There was something about this man that was strangely familiar and yet new to her. He stepped forward as she retreated backwards. The end of her long dress caught the sharp end of her left heel, causing her to stumble backwards. She felt herself falling. He swiftly caught her, his arms wrapped around her waist, pulling her up towards him. Elena carefully freed her dress from the heel. She could smell the musky sweet cologne off him. She put her hands on his chest and pushed herself away him. He chuckled again.
"Shouldn't you be at the party?" She asked trying to get away as an awkward feeling seeped in. There was something about this ma
