This is my story for the 'Construct A Story' poll by
glennagirl Thanks Glenna for a fun challenge.
An Explosive Situation
A hush fell across the ballroom as the elegant couple entered through the ornate doorway into the grand room filled with VIP's.
Every eye turned towards the handsome tall dark American and the beautiful red headed woman he was escorting. She looked stunning in a silk sea foam blue dress, her hair cascading down her shoulders in waves, the women in the room immediately held onto their partners and husbands as she walked past; he was the envy of every man in the room, as he actually looked great in a black tuxedo with satin lapels and a bow tie that was obviously the real thing and not a clip on.
The gathering was in aid of a charity event; Orphans In Turkey had invited big business owners and people of importance from all across America to raise money for the abandoned children of Turkey. Donations of paintings, sculptures, priceless tickets to concerts and operas, and other things that, ordinarily money couldn't buy, were to be auctioned off to raise money for the charity.
A blond waiter made his way through the room with a tray full of champagne, his obscure route would eventually take him to the couple who'd made such a grand entrance.
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