Solid silence hang inside the hall as the DJ stopped the chorals abruptly . Nobody spoke for at least two minutes as everyone stood staring at the fleeing Rose with open mouths .
Mr. Tom was taken by surprise as Rose turned on her heels , his right leg suspended on the air for the next step . Like many others in the hall , he stood transfixed , unable to believe his eyes .
On the opposite side of the aisle , Julius and his father came to an abrupt stop , incredibly staring at the retreating Rose . His heartbeats increased to a crescendo . Though the temperatures in the hall were cool , beads of sweat formed on Mr. Dim's face . He took out his handkerchief from his breast pocket and wiped himself .
The President looked at the whole episode inquisitively , wondering if the lady had just c
