Roxy's New Groove

 

Table of Contents

Chapter 1—The Past Comes To Life

Chapter 2—The Truth Comes to Light

Chapter 3—Always and Forever

Chapter 4—One Last Dance Before Parting

Chapter 5—Inspired ! 

Epilogue

 

 

Chapter 1—The Past Comes to Life

                David didn’t mind that Roxanne was keeping her original name.   Since the wedding, however, Roxy hadn’t had the time to tell her beloved husband that her soulmate was still lingering around the Woodstone Manor.    She hadn’t even had the opportunity to email Sam and Jay about her recent marriage.    In fact, it had been David that made the booking to the B&B, curious about his wife’s phenomenal talents.   

                ‘Trevor, there’s an email here !  Oh, did you know that your beloved got married not long ago ?’, Nigel asked inquisitively.    Trevor wasn’t hurt that his foxy Roxy was hitched, but he was curious what lucky man would be spending his earthly life with her.   Part of him was a little on edge in the fact that David seemed like he was in the dark about his wife’s past.

                ‘Ooh, what juicy gossip is going on now ?’, Alberta said, saucily.   Hetty read what was on the screen and the ghosts took one provocative look at Trevor.   In stead of being pleased with his sexual conquest, Trevor was concerned for Roxanne.    He was well aware of how some people feared what they couldn’t understand, and he felt dread knotting in his stomach.   

                ‘This could either go well, or it could spiral downward quickly.’, Pete said, who was usually the optimist in the group.    Coming from him it didn’t help matters any, but Sam and Jay were waiting, welcoming their former guests with open arms, knowing that their presence was what kept the Woodstone Manor popular and the proverbial cash register ringing.  

 

Chapter 2—The Truth Comes to Light

                Struck instantly by the building’s opulence, Roxanne let Jay and Sam tell the story of the Woodstone.   Issac and Nigel found David fetching and didn’t give two fiddler’s bows if anyone overheard them.   Many of the ghosts thought he was absolutely ravishing.   He wasn’t simply a handsome face, however.   This man was extremely knowledgeable and found the manor extremely comfortable.

                ‘I can see why you love this remarkable place so much, my lamb.’, the businessman said as he drew her close.   She longed to take him upstairs to the balcony to reveal her last secret to him, slightly nervous about how he would react.   After all, she had been holding this secret from him for years.   It was about time to let the cat out of the bag. 

                ‘There’s something I have been meaning to tell you for years.   Everything from the moment we met to now has been a whirlwind.’, Roxanne confessed.   Utterly rapt, David squeezed Roxanne close and admired the view of the stars that he had missed working in the bustling metropolis.   

                ‘What’s that ?’, David began.   For some odd reason, she could sense all the ghosts coming to her aid, since she had a bit of a shiver.    She told him the story of Trevor, and he patted her shoulders.  

                ‘It doesn’t phase me that you have extra sensory perception.    When I met you, I had an inkling you were unlike any other woman I had ever met.   I never really asked because it seemed you were guarded about it.’, David said, stroking her hair tenderly.   He kissed her forehead and looked at her affectionately.   

                ‘I was afraid, David.   I thought if the truth came out, you would ultimately leave me like all my past loves had once they pried too much or if I saw something or had a prophetic dream.   Others would only want lottery money, but sadly, my talent doesn’t work that way.’, Roxanne said, her sky-blue eyes growing cloudy.  

 

Chapter 3—Always and Forever

                A bit of a draft had kicked up on the balcony but that was only because the ghosts didn’t want David and his exceptional bride to freeze.    Among them, Trevor watched in admiration at just how extravagant Roxanne looked.   Although she might have been in her late forties, she didn’t seem to age whatsoever.   

                ‘I honestly couldn’t give a tinker’s dam about any of that.’, David stated conclusively.   A full easy sigh of relief filled Roxy’s breast as she melted into David’s strong chest.  

                ‘You did say you would be my guy always and forever.’, Roxanne cooed as the two curled up into each other’s arms as they went to sleep.   Tomorrow night was New Year’s Eve, and they would be celebrating it in style, just as David had always wanted to. 

                ‘I meant that promise.   I keep my word, lovely.’, David said as he spooned his wife. 

                ‘I’m tearing up !’, Pete said, his eyes glistening.  

                ‘A well-deserved happily ever after.   I couldn’t be gladder for her.’, Alberta said, handing her mushy man a tissue, which he promptly blew his nose on.  

 

Chapter 4—One Last Dance Before Parting

                More people had since booked the Woodstone for new year’s eve, thanks to the affiliation it had with Roxanne and her trending TikTok reels.   She had quite the following although it was mostly Zoomers, Alphas and Albetas.   

                ‘It feels so lovely to have these halls filled with people again.   I didn’t think we had enough room for everyone here.’, Hetty gasped.  

                ‘With the money Roxy was able to fund for us, we’ve been seeing more profit.’, Trevor said.   

                ‘You must be beaming for her.’, Sass stated, noticing that his friend was glowing a bit more than usual.  

                ‘I’m not simply happy for her, but for all of us.   Sam and Jay deserve this.   Of course, we will never be out of the woods with fads coming and going but even if we do become obscure and obsolete, we will never run out of curious lodgers.’, Hetty added.   

                On a big screen television, all the guests began to count down, dressed to the nines with their alcoholic drink of choice.   Many of the were attired in glittery party hats, merrily blowing noisemakers, dancing as they watched the new electric ball begin its descent in New York Time’s Square.   As the countdown ended, couples kissed, many shouted ‘HAPPY NEW YEAR’ and Jay and Sam shared a scorcher of a smooch.    Most of the guests left after calling an Uber or Lyft back home.   Others stayed until their buzz wore off.    There were some lingering guests who waited until tomorrow to head home to avoid nutty drunk drivers or motorists under the influence.     As for Roxanne, she and David lingered that night to get some much-needed rest before departing the next day after their continental breakfast. 

                That night as Roxanne slept close to her husband, Trevor remembered his instruction from Sassapis. 

                ‘It does my heart good to see you found someone worthy of you.’, he said, his eyes brimming with tender tears.   It wasn’t bitter, but sweeter.   

                ‘You were the one who made me open up, Trev.   I owe you that much.’, Roxanne confessed.   Trevor couldn’t help but blush being so close to her.   Even if they weren’t  having their usual romp, he could enjoy one last dance with her.    Extending his hand, she knew that he wanted to do a bit of a quickstep with her.   Even in her subconscious, she was delightfully light on her feet.   To him, there wasn’t anything that his soulmate couldn’t do in the dream realm.  

Chapter 5—Inspired ! 

                When Roxy left the Woodstone, she couldn’t help but find her muse unable to be silent.   She asked David what he felt about starting a dance studio, which was something she had always wanted to do but had been spurned at every turn no matter how hard she tried. 

                ‘You’ll have to hire instructors, Roxanne Lee.   You know how hard that’ll be, given that we have so few connections in that realm.’, David said, reprovingly.   Roxanne knew that Sam knew of some people that might be able to give her fledgling business a boost.   It was a good idea for the small community in which she lived.   So many people her age and older didn’t have a dance studio, unless they wanted to enlist at the local Arthur Murray or Dulaine that was half a mile’s way into Timbuktu.   

                ‘It will take time, my cinnamon bun.’, he said, gently, knowing that she felt much like Hamilton in that she only had a limited time to accomplish everything she set her heart upon.  He had to remind her that she had only been through one scare and that almost ended her life, but she was far from done.  

                ‘We’ll get it finished.   It would make a rather magnificent gift for the community.’, Roxanne admitted.  

 

Epilogue

After months of careful planning, diligent effort, and unwavering support from David and a few well-connected friends, Roxanne finally opened the doors to her very own dance studio. Word spread quickly throughout the community, drawing people of all ages eager to learn, move, and connect. The studio soon became a vibrant hub for social gatherings, joy, and personal growth, enriching lives and offering a creative outlet that had previously been missing in the area.

Local residents found new friendships, improved their health, and discovered talents they never knew they had. Roxanne's dream not only revitalized her spirit but also brought lasting happiness and unity to her town, proving that with perseverance and a loving heart, she could truly make a difference.

 

                The End