Iris went onto the stage and said with a gentle smile, "Just some minor hiccups. Don't take any of this to heart. It's time to eat, drink, and have fun. Tonight, the Yancey hall will become the city that never sleeps.
"Oh yeah! Long live to the Madam. Everyone beneath the stage cheered.
"It's time for the ball. Let's all dance until our hearts are content,Iris, with her infectious stage presence, said.
Naturally, this brought about another round of cheering from everyone. And then, the crowd moved on to forming groups amongst themselves. Men and women entered the dance floor and began to dance their hearts out.
"Zoey, you're amazing. The way you looked when you are playing the piano is mind-bendingly beautiful," Iris complimented.
Zoey smiled and showed a tinge of embarrassment, which was rare coming from her. "Thank you, Mrs. Yancey. In front of the true experts like yourself, I am making a fool of myself with such mediocre skills.