That night Sam and Diane went to his bedroom soon after dinner. She was a little tired, and Sam accompanied her. He wanted to prolong the night with the others, but without Diane, Sam knew he was not going to enjoy equally.
Samuel and Tracy went out to get a couple drinks with Thomas and Lauryn who, to everyone's surprise, was an excellent dancer. The first one amazed was Thomas. He had never treated her outside the strict work environment in the office. He always had the notion that she was a sensible, serious and efficient secretary at work, but he never considered that ,outside of that environment, she was a funny, cheerful woman who could enjoy life, much less who could dance, move rhythmically and sensually. Also called him the attention her laughter. It was a contagious laughter and musical, a beautiful laugh. At that moment Thomas regretted not having heard it before, during all the time they spent together.
Tracy realized. His father hid, but not take his eyes when Lauryn came to dance, sometimes alone and sometimes not. One of those times was when Samuel and Lauryn danced together.
-What's wrong, Dad? you don´t remove your eyes of Lauryn...
-No ... Nothing ... Nothing -said Thomas embarrassed at being surprised by his daughter- I had never seen Lauryn in that way.
-How much time she goes working with you?
-All life. Since I started lifting all this. I have never had another secretary than her. She has always been by my side. He has worked for this company as I do. Maybe that's why no has never married. I must admit that the company and I are very absorbent.
-And you have never gone for a drink with her after work? Incredible…
Tracy smiled mischievously and said nothing. Thomas realized of the significant silence associated with a mischievous smile of his daughter.
-Now, what happens? Thomas asked her
-Nothing ... Nothing ... Tracy was still smiling.
-No! No, no, no! Do not think weird things!I ,forbid you! ,Do you understand? -Thomas was embarrassed, her cheeks flushed.
-Ha ha ha! Tracy laughed, very funny! You look like a traffic light!.
-Not true! -Thomas protested.
-Yes, it´s true! -Tracy could not stop laughing.
When Samuel and Lauryn returned after the dance, they were surprised by the faces of father and daughter. One with cheeks red as poppies, the other with funny face and laughing openly.
-What happen with you two? Samuel asked.
-It's nothing! -Tracy said cutting her laughter -Things between fathers and daughters. Isn´t that Daddy?.
-You are a cheeky ! Thomas said a little grumpy.
-Totally agree, but you love me isn´t it , Daddy? -Tracy said with funny face and singing voice.
Thomas could not resist, and kissed her on the forehead as he hugged her. Tracy was its Achilles heel. All evils disappeared when he hugged his little princess.
-I've had very good tonight, -said Lauryn- But unlike you, I'm not on vacation. I have to go. Tomorrow I have to work and is a little difficult to take a cab at this hour.
-Do not worry -said Thomas- I'll go with you. I need a mental break. Tonight my daughter is very funny and a bit weary...
After the farewell, Thomas and Lauryn walked away without pause but without haste, under the watchful eye of Tracy, who sought in every gesture of both of them some sort of signal revealing!
Will continue soon…