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Chapter 28 Pre-opening Show

Later, after dinner, people are moving to the main hall, or they're going to the gazebo for a dance, Billy is doing the music in the gazebo and watches the couples dancing, Clarissa and Bianca are standing against the railing, watching Ashley and Brent dancing, "since when do they dance?" Clarissa says, Bianca looks at her with a smile, "since a few years, they got lessons from Johnny, they'll be getting lessons this year as well," Bianca says, "I'm so curious about him." Clarissa says and Bianca chuckles, Billy didn't stand too far away from them and he heard them, he rolls his eyes a bit.

Johnny and Penny came to the gazebo, "you want to entertain here?" Johnny asks, she looks at him, "let's do it together, it's only for an hour before we need to go to the main hall," Penny says, he smiles and takes her hand and twirls her away from him, people are moving aside, "hey, Johnny!" Ashley says and he looks at her, he smiles, "hello, young lady, you've grown a lot, I haven't seen you and your brother last year," Johnny says, "yeah, our grandfather died last year," Brent says with a sad face, "I'm so sorry to hear that, but go and dance again," Johnny says with a wink, Penny smiles at him, "when can we get a lesson?" Ashley asks, "ask your mother first." Johnny answers with a smile and turns to Penny.

"You're becoming a softy towards kids," she whispers as they start to dance the waltz, "what can I say?" Johnny whispers and Penny giggles about it, Bianca has seen them coming, "there you go," Bianca says with a smile, she sees Johnny talking to her kids, "what?" Clarissa asks, she was looking at Billy for a moment, "Johnny," Bianca says, Clarissa's head shot up and she looks at the couples, "he's dancing with his dance partner here, Penny," Bianca says and nods her head, Clarissa looks at them and her mouth drops, Bianca looks at Clarissa and start to giggle, "stop that," Bianca whispers, "I'm sorry, but he does look a lot like his father," Clarissa whispers, "I told you," Bianca reacts, "he's gorgeous, I can imagine why Frances loves him so much," Clarissa whispers, Bianca rolls her eyes again, Johnny looks around and sees them.

"Let's split up, otherwise we'll be having the little boss on our tails," Johnny says, Penny nods and let him go, she looks at the guests and one takes her hand for a dance, Johnny walks to Bianca and Clarissa, "Bianca, care for a dance?" He asks, she smiles at him, "hey, Johnny, no not now, maybe my friend and colleague here wants to," Bianca says and points at Clarissa who shakes her hand, Johnny chuckles about her reaction, "I can't dance," she whispers, "you can, you're just shy," Bianca says, "no, really, you go," Clarissa says as she looks at Bianca, "alright, but you'll be dancing after this." Bianca says as Johnny holds his hand up, Bianca takes it and they went to dance.

"It's nice to see you again, Bianca," Johnny says to be nice, she smiles at him, "I can say the same, Johnny, you look truly happy now," she says as they turn around a few times, "yeah, I'm very happy, gonna get married this summer," Johnny says with a smile, "I know, with Frances, she's an amazing person, you're very lucky," Bianca says, Johnny looks a little surprised at her, "how did you know?" He asks, "I was her teacher economics for the undeveloped countries, she has switched majors to business management, as you know," Bianca says, Johnny starts to smile again, "Clarissa is having her in her class now," Bianca says and nods her head towards Clarissa, "I didn't know you teach at Mt. Holyoke," Johnny says, "I do, for years, and I know your father for years as well," she says and he chuckles, "I'm happy to have him back in my life."

The music changes and Johnny brings Bianca to Clarissa, "now you, Clarissa," Bianca says with a wink, "I had no clue you dance so well, Bianca," Clarissa says, Bianca chuckles a little, "Johnny is a great teacher, you might want to get lessons," Bianca says with a wink, "I'm not sure," Clarissa says, "maybe you can take lessons with senior," Bianca says, she looks at Johnny and winks, Clarissa went bright red in her face, Johnny chuckles a little, "dad could give you lessons as well," Johnny says and winks but he holds his hand out to her, "you both are horrible," Clarissa says but she did take his hand, he starts to dance with her and she smiles, "you do look a lot like your father," she whispers and Johnny turns with her, Bianca is watching them, Johnny chuckles a little, "thanks, how long do you like him?"

Clarissa went full red in her face again and looks away, Johnny is watching her and smiles, "a long time," she eventually whispers, she looks at his face again, "you might want to tell him, does he flirt with you?" Johnny asks, Clarissa giggles uncontrollably now, "I take that as a yes, why don't you try? My dad deserves happiness," Johnny says, she sighs a little and he stops the dance, he brings her back to Bianca, "thanks," Clarissa says, Bianca smiles, "back to work, we're going to the main hall soon, for the opening show." Johnny says with a smile, one of the bungalow bunnies came to Johnny, he looks at her and went to dance with her.

"What did he say?" Bianca asks, Clarissa looks at her after she snaps out of her thoughts, "oh, he asked me how long I like his father, he told me to try," Clarissa says, Bianca smiles, "he's right, Clarissa, you should try," Bianca says, Clarissa sighs deeply, "he's very handsome," Clarissa says and looks at Johnny again, "yeah, he is, and he's very happy, it's good to see him so happy," Bianca says, Clarissa looks at her, "how well do you know him?" She asks, "well," Bianca starts, "oh my god, you didn't?" Clarissa whispers, Bianca nods, "when?" Clarissa whispers, "4 years ago, it just happened, we both were drunk and I walked into him on my way back to my cabin, he went with me," Bianca whispers, "how was it?" Clarissa whispers curiously, Bianca chuckles a little, "he's amazing, but I rather have you not tell Frances or senior, please, it was an one-time only and I regretted it immediately after," Bianca whispers, "my lips are sealed," Clarissa says, "Frances is very lucky though."

Mr. Castle has changed his clothes and went to the gazebo for a short look, Johnny had told him to go there before the opening show, he looks around and smiles as he sees people dancing, Billy is standing next the music player, watching the people and changing the music, Mr. Castle walks to him and Billy looks up, they smile, "hey, uncle, you look nice," Billy says as he looks at the suit his uncle is wearing, "yeah, I thought to look nice for the first evening," Mr. Castle says with a smile, "go and have a dance," Billy says, they look at the couples again, Mr. Castle sees his son dancing with a woman who's trying to seduce him, "what is she doing?" He whispers, Billy looks at him and then at Johnny, "that's one of the bungalow bunnies, they can't keep their hands off," Billy whispers, Mr. Castle looks at Billy with a frown, "don't you worry about it too much, please, enjoy the evening and the holiday." Billy whispers.

"You're making me worried about my son," he says, "let me say this then, Max has made a new rule for the bungalow bunnies, they only can flirt with him now during dancing," Billy whispers, Mr. Castle sighs deeply and puts his hands in his pockets, he looks around and sees Bianca and Clarissa, he starts to smile, Billy sees his face and turns his head, "you can ask Bianca for a dance though, Johnny just has been dancing with her and the other woman next to her," Billy says, Mr. Castle looks at Billy for a second and then back at them, "you know Bianca?" He asks curiously, "yeah, she's coming here for holiday since years now, I know her kids get lessons from Johnny and she sometimes takes a lesson as well." Billy explains.

"So, she knows my son for years and she never told me anything?" Mr. Castle asks, Billy got confused, "you know her?" Billy asks, Mr. Castle looks at Billy and smiles, "she's a colleague, she was Baby's teacher for her major, now it's Clarissa, that's the one standing next to Bianca," Mr. Castle explains, "that's nice, I think you should dance with one of them," Billy says, "I might, tell me, Billy, what do you think of Clarissa?" Mr. Castle whispers, Billy looks at his uncle's face and then at Clarissa, he starts to grin now, "you like her, huh?" Billy whispers, Mr. Castle looks down, "go for it, uncle, I think you deserve happiness," Billy says, Mr. Castle sighs, "I'm not so good with making the first step, I've ruined a lot of impressions while doing that," Mr. Castle says, "I think you worry too much, just ask her for a dance, the best way to sweep her off her feet." Billy says with a wink, Mr. Castle pats Billy's shoulder and walks to the two women, Billy smiles as he watch his uncle, the song ends and Billy switches it to a slow song.

Bianca sees him coming and smiles, "what are you smiling about?" Clarissa asks as she sees Bianca's smile, "your lover has arrived, and he's coming this way," Bianca winks as she looks at Clarissa, who turns her head and sees him coming, "he looks gorgeous," Clarissa whispers, "he does, you should dance with him," Bianca whispers when he was close, "hello, ladies, having a good time?" He asks with a smile, "yeah, we're enjoying the first evening of our holiday," Bianca says, Mr. Castle smiles at Bianca and then looks at Clarissa, "I didn't know you would come here as well, Clarissa," he says, she giggles a little, "I finally could convince her to go with me, I've been trying for years," Bianca says, he chuckles a little about it, "it's good to see you."

Clarissa blushes a bit, Johnny has seen his father walking to Bianca and Clarissa, he starts to smile now, he remembers the night he had with Bianca and he still regrets it happened, he hopes she won't be telling his father or Baby. Mr. Castle holds his hand out to Clarissa, "you want to dance with me?" He asks, Bianca looks at Clarissa, "go," she says, Clarissa looks at Bianca for a second and then at him again, "I can't really dance, Johnny," Clarissa nearly whispers, "come, everyone can dance," he says and takes her hand, she looks at Bianca who gives her a nod, they went to dance, "you're nervous?" He whispers as he lays his hand on her back, "yeah, a little," she whispers in total honesty, "me too." He whispers as he leans in a bit.

She looks at his face, he looks in her eyes and smiles, Clarissa sighs lightly and he sees her reaction, "how long are you in love with me?" He whispers as he made her dance a little closer to him, it made her blush, "how did you know?" She whispers, she didn't look at him now, she looks at the other couples and then sees Johnny who's smiling at her, he turns a little with her and he sees his son as well, they smile at each other, "it's quite obvious," he whispers, she looks up now while blushing more, he smiles and let her hand go, she holds her breath as he let his finger caress her cheekbone, "I like you too, Clarissa," he whispers, "a lot." He adds, they stand still now, she keeps looking in his eyes, he smiles and lays his hand on the back of her neck, his thumb caressing her jaw, he swallows once and leans in, she holds her breath as he gives her a soft kiss on her lips, she blushes even more but she kisses him back.