Chapter 96 Peter

• Strange how flat she felt now her performance was over. Gina knew she should be feeling exhilarated at how well it had gone. Peter Owen was delighted with her, suggesting they do more gigs together. Isabella King and the other people at her table had showered her with compliments. Yet she yearned to get away and be by herself.
• Stupid to let seeing Alex King leading his fiancée straight onto the dance floor affect her like this. They’d been the first to join the bridal couple there after she’d finished her last song, Michelle shimmying seductively in a slinky red knock-out gown, Alex’s attention riveted on her. And why not? she fiercely berated herself. What else could she have expected?
• “Peter, bring one of those empty chairs from the next table over for Gina,” Isabella directed. “She can sit with me while...”