“What do you mean?” Leo asked, puzzled.
“My friend, it’s our custom here. These beautiful ladies will choose a lucky guy to spend the night with them, of course, for a price,” Amar, the owner, said with a grin.
Leo suddenly understood. No wonder the audience was so excited, and no wonder Abbot was so greedy.
Seeing Leo’s amused expression, Amar encouraged him, “My friend, aren’t you tempted by these beautiful ladies? Stand up and sing a lovely song; maybe you’ll be the lucky one.”
Leo quickly waved his hand, “We Atrarians aren’t really into this sort of thing.”
“Sigh, Atrarians…”
Amar and Abbot shrugged simultaneously, clearly disapproving of the Atrarians’ conservative nature.
At that moment, the audience grew louder as the beautiful Romany women danced their way into the crowd.
The men, fueled by alcohol, cheered even louder. Some sang Arabic love songs, others Western ballads, and some flexed their muscles, all hoping to catch the ladies’ attention for a night of fun.
But the Romany women danced like butterflies among flowers, laughing and dodging the men’s wandering hands. Disappointed gazes followed them as they gracefully moved away.
“Damn it, why not me…”
A chorus of frustrated complaints arose.
Leo was smiling when suddenly Abbot got excited, “Look, my friends, the beautiful ladies are coming our way!”
Sure enough, the Romany women danced their way towards Leo.
Leo lowered his head slightly and sipped his drink, not wanting any trouble.
Though Leo tried to stay indifferent, the three Romany women seemed to have made up their minds and approached him together.
Surrounded by their enchanting presence, Leo felt a bit dazed. Their swaying bodies, curvaceous figures, and beautiful faces were mesmerizing.
Amar noticed Leo’s stunned expression and laughed, “Atrarian friend, wake up! The beautiful ladies are signaling to you.”
Leo had never experienced anything like this before and felt at a loss.
Abbot loudly complained on purpose, “Oh Allah, why do all the pretty girls like Atrarian guys?”
The men around them howled in disappointment, like children who had lost their favorite toy.
Leo’s reaction made the women giggle. The lead woman stopped dancing and extended her right hand to Leo with a seductive smile, like a blooming rose waiting to be picked.
Abbot pulled Leo up and pushed him towards the women, “Atrarian friend, it’s a beautiful night with lovely ladies inviting you. What are you waiting for?”
Amar chimed in, “Atrarian friend, your room is 206. Go and enjoy this wonderful night with the ladies.”
The lead woman snaked her body against Leo’s and whispered in a melting voice, “Darling, my name is Deanna.”
Abbot didn’t want to miss out either and quickly started charming another Romany woman.
Other men followed suit, showing off their skills to win over the third woman. The scene became chaotic with so many men vying for her attention.
Deanna took Leo’s hand and led him aside, “Darling, come with me.”
Thinking about tonight’s events, Leo decided to follow Deanna without protest.
They walked through a corridor and up some stairs to the hotel rooms. At room 206, Deanna gently pushed Leo inside.
Once the door closed, the world seemed to quiet down.
Under the dim light of the room, Leo saw that Deanna was now completely naked.
For the first time, Leo truly understood what a perfect figure looked like. His heart raced, blood pressure rose, and breathing quickened instinctively.
Deanna sat on the bed and beckoned to Leo with a sultry look in her eyes, “Darling, what are you waiting for?”
Leo quickly used his Spiritual Power to clear his mind.
“Miss, could you please put on some clothes?” Leo asked without looking directly at Deanna’s body.
Deanna was shocked by his request. She had never encountered such a situation before. She was confident that no man had ever resisted her charms until today.
“Why? Am I not sexy or beautiful enough?” Deanna asked with confusion and a hint of hurt.
“No, no. By Allah, you are the most beautiful woman in the world.”
“I can’t disrespect you; my morals won’t allow it,” Leo explained.
Deanna stared at Leo with her deep blue eyes filled with complex emotions.
The Romany people were wanderers without a country or home. Aside from their singing and dancing talents, they had nothing. They were often looked down upon and lived humbly no matter what profession they took up.
Tonight, meeting someone like Leo moved Deanna deeply. Her beautiful eyes began to blur with emotion.
At least this man saw her as a person rather than just a beautiful object.
Moved by his kindness, Deanna gently took Leo’s hand and softly said, “Let me stay with you tonight. No charge. It’s my choice. That way it won’t be disrespectful.”
Her words made Leo feel even worse. Any lingering desire vanished completely.
Leo sighed and lightly touched Deanna’s forehead with his finger.
Deanna immediately fainted with a look of surprise and confusion still on her face.