Part 2: The Dance

He had been to a few weddings since moving to Port Charles but none as lavish as the one he just went to then again considering the bride and groom could he expect anything less. Breathing out a sigh of relief that the I-dos were said without any jealous ex's objections or gunshots he diverted his eyes to the aisle and looked at the beautiful blonde in her designer bridesmaid dress. The shade of green of the gown complemented her skin tone perfectly and made her blonde curls stand out.

"She's beautiful isn't she," he mumbled to himself.

The beautiful brunette besides him simply nodded in agreement knowing full well his date was in love with another.

"And look at him with her."

He pointed to the young bodyguard dressed in a high end black suit arm linked with the blonde.

"I don't know why I didn't see it before Maximista and the Protector of the Night a perfect match. Well at least he's more worthy then most guys in this town and if I can't have her I guess Milo would work."

Leyla just nodded in agreement and followed the exiting guests out of the church.

Stopping outside she locked eyes with him.

He looked different, more put together then the last wedding they went to together. Maybe it was because he had more time to prepare she didn't know. He was dressed in a real nice suit of his own with a dark blue tie which made his beautiful deep ocean eyes look even deeper and more seductive then sweet. His hair was neatly brushed back off his face and he just had an overall glow about him.

"We don't have to go to the reception if you don't want. We can go to Kelly's, grab an Orange Soda or something."

He looked over to his exquisite looking dark haired date and shook his head. He looked at her blue silk gown which he suspected must have cost her a good two months of her nurse's salary and shook his head.

"And miss out on the party of the year, the Jackal thinks not, besides your looking too beautiful tonight to waste it with a simple Orange Soda."

Taking her hand he headed to his car, or rather Jason's mob mobile which he so graciously let him borrow for the evening.

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Arriving at the hall for the reception moments later he looked around.

"Kate has really outdone herself," Leyla said.

Spinelli simply nodded taking in the scene spotting his Maximista in the corner laughing at something Milo just said sipping champagne.

Leyla tapped on his shoulder causing him to turn to her.

"So, do you want to dance?"

"I think it's customary to wait until the bride and groom take their first dance before the guests dance."

Leyla nodded thinking how she could be so stupid and nodded.

"Well, then..." she said trying to figure a way to distract Spinelli from the one that got away and enjoy himself, "there is an open bar, maybe they have Orange Soda."

"I think I'm going to stick to this," he said motioning to his glass of sparkling water.

Leyla nodded again as it was announced that Sonny and Kate had arrived.

Kate looked astounding in her reception gown and camera bulbs glistened around her as the couple made their way to the dance floor.

After engaging in their first dance as husband and wife the gests started to hit the floor and Spinelli looked over at his date.

"How would the Lovely Leyla like to have her dance now?"

Leyla smiled and reached out to take her hand as they began to glide across the floor with the other guests.

Maxie watched from Milo's side on the other side of the room. She was shocked to say the least that Spinelli glided across the floor like a pro, not tripping at all. It was like she didn't even know her best friend. She felt something but she didn't know what when a hand tapped her shoulder.

"Do you want to dance?"

Maxie nodded taking Milo's hand and heading out to the floor as well.

The dance was fun and after it was over it was announced dinner was to be served.

Everyone took a seat, listening to the speeches, the toasts and all that sentimental jazz before settling down to a well catered meal.

When the meal was over the musicians came back and the music seemed to fill the room again. Maxie and Milo along with Leyla and Spinelli were two of the first couples besides the bride and groom to re-hit the floor.

As the two young couples got into close proximity Maxie looked up into Milo's sweet dark eyes and smiled.

"Do you mind?"

Milo shrugged knowing fair well that Spinelli loved Maxie and smiled.

Maxie grinned and took Spinelli's hand while Leyla took Milo's and they continued to dance.

"You look nice tonight Spinelli."

"And you Maximista look stunning as well."

Maxie smiled and silently allowed him to twirl her around the floor taking in his impeccable dancing skills first hand wondering why they hadn't danced together like this before.

Meanwhile Milo looked over to Leyla and smiled.

"I'm sorry."

"Why are you apologizing to me?"

"Because it's my fault you got roped into this."

"Got me into this..."

"Yes, I mean if I had known Spinelli liked Maxie before I asked her..."

"You must be like the only one besides Maxie who doesn't know Mr. Jackal liked her."

Milo chuckled.

"Yea probably."

"Anyway you don't need to apologize, I'm glad I was asked to come here tonight it's better then curling up on your night off with a pint of Ben and Jerry's like I always do."

Milo just nodded.

"So anyway I want to make it up to Spinelli."

"What do you mean make it up?"

"You know, set him up with Maxie, the whole bait and switch if you will."

"And how do you suppose you do something like that."

"I've actually been thinking about it all night."

"You have."

Milo nodded.

"Yes, I need you to convince Spinelli to man up and tell Maxie how he feels."

"And how is he supposed to do that when she's your date."

"I plan to lead her to the gazebo in an hour."

"How."

"I'll think of something."

Leyla smiled as Maxie and Spinelli headed back over to them.

"Thanks for letting me steal your date," Maxie said smiling to Leyla.

"Anytime."

Maxie smiled and took Milo's arm smiling asking for him to take her to the bar for a drink.

Milo nodded and looked over to Leyla and winked. She nodded and winked back.

"What was that about," Spinelli asked.

"You, Maxie."

"What about me and the Maximista."

Leyla let out a sigh.

"Spinelli you need to tell her how you feel, seize the moment."

"Don't you think I've tried, I was going to tell her right before I found out Milo asked her out?

Well I mean I was going to ask Stone Cold if I should but the thought was still there."

"Well I'm saying you don't need Sto-Jason's blessing, you need to just do it."

"Do it like now, tonight."

Leyla nodded.

"But she's with Milo."

"Don't worry about that, Milo's working on Maxie as we speak."

Spinelli stared at her intent on knowing more.

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TBC