Crazy dancer Episode 5 & 6

💫Crazy
Dancer👒
(She’s too Perfect)
Episode 5
By: Faith Lucky.
 
 
Maxine’s Pov:
I boarded a cab home, but close to the gate, I st©pped the cabby and got off so my family wouldn’t sp©t me and know I took a ride home.
I walked sullenly towards the house and st©pped in front of the gate, knocking on it. The gateman opened up and I walked in.
“Welcome home, ma’am”, he said cheerfully and I just smiled at him and continued walking.
When I got to the entrance of the sitting room, I st©pped by the closed door and felt scared of going in.
This house was more like hell for me – considering all I have to and how they treated me.
I stood outside the door and could hear them pla-ying happily. They were so lively, but as soon as I go in, they treat me like an outcast.
“The red go-wn looks good on me, right?” I heard Tammy ask.
“I seriously can’t wait for the p@rty!!”
“I just hope I get to meet Noah”.
“Or Rex”
And the two sisters ended up laughing.
“Don’t worry, girls” I heard my uncle say.
“Very soon, I’ll be having a hvge surprise for you all” he said and their eyes beamed.
“Oh my Goddd! What surprise, dad? You know I love surprises!” I heard ru-by exclaim.
“Don’t worry, you’ll get to know soon enough” he said and I heard them giggle.
I took in a de-ep breath and decided I couldn’t just stay there forever and so, I decided to go in.
I opened the door slowly and walked in and they all st©pped talking as soon as they noticed me.
Oh, right! Let the war begin.
“And finally…the Queen is home” Tammy tea-sed while ru-by sm-irked.
“Good evening, aunt.
“Good evening, un…”
“And why are you just coming home?” My aunt cut me off and I lowered my gaze to the floor.
“I…I had to walk home. Your daughters wouldn’t let me share the car with them” I replied pathetically.
“Are you trying to say it’s our fault?” ru-by snapped.
“Maybe she nee-ds a sl@p to reset her br@in.” Tammy added.
Gosh!
“Hmph. Anyway, hurry up and change your dress. You’ve got a lot of work to do” My aunt said and I nodded and took the stairs to my room.
My uncle didn’t even say a word but just kept staring at me.
Oh, mum! Dad! Why did you have to leave me so early? Why did you have to abandon me in this cruel world? Why didn’t you just take me along with you?
As soon as I got into my room, I sat heavily on the be-d and reminisced on how pathetic my life was. Will things ever get better for me?
I opened my bag and brou-ght out the little cash Pablo had given to me. At least, this should be able to get some of the books I nee-d.
But for my fees…I really don’t know what to do. How will I be able to settle them?
Gosh! Everything was just so complicated. I seriously don’t know why my uncle has refused paying a dime for me this semester.
I la-id upwards on the be-d and took in a de-ep breath and suddenly, I recalled the incidence at the bar – a moment I’ll never forget.
I couldn’t believe Noah was actually there – together with Rex.
So, he had seen me dance?
Oh my God!
But what was Noah doing in a place like that? I mean, I thought his type could only go to Million-worth bars. Although, Pablo’s bar was clas-sic, but I never expected to see someone like Noah there.
Geez!
If I had known, I’d have put in my very best – dance to the fullest.
The thing is – when I’m at the bar, I just dance for fun – dance casually.
If I had known someone like Noah was actually watching, I’d have given him my magical steps.
I paused and laughed.
And why the hell did I run away? Geez! Maxine! I should’ve dallied a little to see if perhaps, he’d say something to me.
I paused and laughed again. What am I even thinking? How on earth am I expecting the World’s Best Dancer to speak to me? I should actually feel honored he was able to watch me dance. That’s like the biggest honor of my life.
Oh my! He was so cute. I’ll never forget that face. His family and friends are so lucky to always be around him.
I tossed on the be-d, still smiling when a knock on the door snapped me out of my wonderland.
“Maxine!!” I heard Tammy scream.
“What the hell are you still doing in there? Hurry up so you can fix my nails!” She bickered and I sprang on my feet.
Oh God!🤦🏻
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Noah’s Pov:
I la-id on the be-d in a ruminative mood, de-eply thinking about dad’s offer.
Why on earth does he want me to get married before gaining possession of the company? This was the second day. How am I expected to find a wife in less than 12 days?
God! This man is just being impossible. Is he trying to punish me or what? He knows I’ve always wanted to be in charge of the company because of my love dancing. Why’s he trying to punish me for it, huh?
I thought angrily for a long time and finally decided to get a drink to cool me off.
I headed for the sitting room and met mum on a phone call. I walked pas-s her to the refrigerator and pu-ll-ed out a drink.
☎Whaaaat?
She yelled on the phone.
☎That’s not possible! The p@rty’s tomorrow. How can such a thing happen at this moment?
I turned and watched her curiously. I wonder what has happened again.
She kept grumbling on the phone, looking like she wanted to cry and after a while, she dropped the call.
“Oh my God!!” She winced, throwing her phone away.
“Mum? What’s wrong?” I asked cursorily.
“It’s the dancer, Noah!” She gro-an ed.
“The lady who’s supposed to dance at the p@rty! They just called and told me she had an accident and has been admitted. What the hell am I going to do? This is alre-ady evening! We have just a few hours led. Dignitaries will be there – its gonna be aired live. We can’t just disappoint them now!
“Gosh! This p@rty’s meant to be a blast! I wanted everything to happen perfectly. Why the hell does this have to happen now, Noah?”
I scoffed and drank from my glas-s.
“Well, we can just look for someone else” I suggested.
“How am I sure she’s gonna be as perfect as this lady? I nee-ded a very good dancer, Noah and this lady was the best. I seriously don’t get why she had to be admitted now” she grumbled and plonked herself on the couch.
I suddenly recalled the girl at the bar. She was kind of a good dancer.
Well, I didn’t know her and I couldn’t find myself going after someone. So, I guess mum would’ve to sort out her problem herself.
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Maxine’s Pov:
“Maxine!! Maxine!! Are you dead or what?” My aunt’s bleary voice c@m£ pene-trated into my de-ep sleep and f0rç£d my eyes open.
She was ban-ging on the door.
Oh my God! Is it morning yet?
“Maxine!!!” She yelled and ban-ged on the door again and I sat up.
“I’m…I’m coming, aunt!” I replied tiredly.
“How can you be slee-ping like a corpse? Will you get off that be-d before I burn you alive?” She snarled as I itched my eyes.
“I’ll…I’ll be there shortly, aunt” I replied and heard her walk away.
Gosh! I was so tired and dizzy. I really nee-ded a lot of rest.
I itched my head and was about leaving the be-d when my phone started vibr@ting. Thank goodness it was on silent.
I checked the caller and of course, it was Pablo
I smiled faintly as I picked it up.
☎Hello?
I called, ma-king sure my voice was low enough.
☎little pretty girl”
He called and I chuckled.
☎How are you doing baby?
☎I”m fine. Good morning, Pablo
☎Good morning, little girl. Listen to me, I’ve got some great news for you. I nee-d you to come over to my bar on your way to school. plea-se, Maxine. Come as fast as you can because its very important. Is that un-derstood?”
He said with his voice imbued with so much seriousness like I’ve never heard before.
Hm.
☎Um…Okay, Pablo. I’ll be there.
I replied.
☎Okay, good. I’ll be waiting”
He said and dropped the call and immediately, I fixed the phone into my bag.
Come to think of it; why’s it so urgent for Pablo to see me this early? What does he have in mind?
I shrugged and left the be-d, going out of the room to the sitting room.
On my way down the stairs, I found Tammy and ru-by in the sitting room, trying out their dresses for the anniversary p@rty tonight.
They kept laughing and looked so happy.
“I’m pretty sure I’ll be able to attra-ct Noah by the time I step into that hall” ru-by smiled.
“Yeah – and I’ll go for Rex” Tammy also said and they ended up laughing.
They looked so charming and pretty. Too bad, I won’t be able to attend the p@rty.
Well, of course. They’ve alre-ady told me I won’t be attending. Besides, I don’t even have what it takes to be there. The whole country – if not the world – will be watching – and I can’t go to such a p@rty dressed in rags.
“What’s she staring at?” Tammy asked with a glare and I quic-kly took my eyes away.
This lady has no respect. I mean, I’m older than her yet, she talks to me like we were age mates.
“Come on, Tammy; let’s hurry up and prepare for school” ru-by said and they left the sitting room together.
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I did what I had to do that morning – made me breakfast, tidied the house and set everything Tammy and ru-by nee-ded for school.
And thankfully, they left without me again. Well, I was praying for that because I nee-ded to meet Pablo at the bar.
When they left, I set out on the road as well and boarded a cab to Pablo’s bar. I was so curious and at the same time – excited.
I was curious to know why he wanted to see me that morning.
After a long ride, we got to the bar and I settled the cabby and hurried in to meet Pablo. I just hope he doesn’t make me late for school.
Since it was still early, there weren’t much customers yet and I met Pablo busy at the counter.
“Pablo” I called when I got closer to him and he turned to look at me.
“Hey; little pretty girl” he chuckled.
“You’re here; finally. Come on, come on. We don’t have much time”.
He c@m£ out of the counter and took me to the inner room where he made me sit, facing him.
“What is it, Pablo?” I asked curiously.
“Okay; listen to me, little girl. I’ve got a very interesting job for you. A splendid one.
“I’m pretty sure you’re aware of the Sigmund Anniversary p@rty coming up tonight. Now, listen to me; the lady who’s meant to dance at the p@rty got involved in a terrible accident last night and right now, she’s at the hospital. So, I’ve got some connections at the institute and they’re desperately in nee-d of a very good dancer”.
He paused and held my hands.
I still couldn’t un-derstand where he was headed.
“Little girl, I want you to be the dancer at the p@rty” he said and my eyes beamed.
Whaaat?
 
 
Episode 6
By: Faith Lucky.
Maxine’s Pov:
My eyes beamed as my hands fell freely from his.
Whaaaat?
I scoffed and blinked ra-pidly. Did I just hear him correctly or what?
“Pablo?” I called.
“I…I don’t un-derstand”.
“What’s there not to un-derstand, little girl?” He replied sharply.
“Its very simple. I nee-d you to dance at the p@rty”
“But I can’t. I mean, you know its not possible. First of all, my family will never approve of me going to the p@rty. And secondly, you know very well I’ve been warned to st©p dancing. So, how do you expect me to dance?
“And thirdly, its gonna be a big p@rty which will be aired live and watched by millions. How can I…”
“That isn’t the issue, Maxine” he cut in, his hand on mine.
“You’re a perfect dancer and I’m sure you’ll make them go crazy. You’re just good enough for the job”
“But what about my family? They’re gonna be there as well and they’ll kill me if they see me dance”.
“Well…”
He paused and brou-ght out a veil.
“What if…nob©dy sees your face?”
I flin-ched and looked at the red veil.
“You…want me to put it on?” I asked, perplexed.
“Yes, little girl. All you have to do is wait behind for your family to leave and when they’re gone, you come out to the roadside where I’ll be waiting for you and. We’ll come here to the bar and get changed – put on the veil and we go to the p@rty. You won’t even spend up to thirty minutes cause as soon as you’re done dancing, I’ll bring you straight home and everything will be back to normal long before your family returns. Come on, little girl. The pay will be hvge and with this, you’ll be able to clear your fees and have enough savings. You should make use of this opportunity”.he spoke enthusiastically, ma-king me cogitate on jt.
It kinda sounded cool. But I was scared.
“Little girl…”
“What if someone gets to know I was the dancer?” I asked
“They won’t, okay? I promise you; your secret will be safe with me and no one; nob©dy at all will ever get to know it was you” he replied and I sighed.
But what if something goes wrong? Will I be able to do this?
Oh my God! Can I dance at such a hvge p@rty? Will it be possible?
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My head was muzzy throu-ghout the day in school as all I could think of was Pablo’s offer. Was I really gonna accept it?
It was cool, but sounded too risky to me. What if my family gets to see me somehow? Or my identity gets leaked? I’ll definitely be dead in the hands of my family.
Gosh!
And thinking about the other aspect…will I really be able to dance at such a hvge p@rty? With the entire country watching? That alone made me nervous.
The anniversary p@rty was the talk of the entire school as the students couldn’t st©p beaming and again, I imagined myself dancing in front of such a hvge crowd.
The school coming to a close was more like a relief for me and as expected, Tammy and ru-by went home without me. I seriously wonder where they got this new attitude theirs – always going home without me.
Well, I guess I might really nee-d to dance at the p@rty so I can save up money for a lot of things. I’m just… really really scared.
Pablo had given me some money on my way from his bar and with that, I boarded a cab home with it but as expected, I st©pped a little distance from the house and walked the remaining way home. I just hope everything goes on as planned.
I got to the entrance and pushed the door gently, going into sitting room and there I found Tammy and ru-by trying on their dresses. Their mother was there as well.
“Why are you home early?” ru-by snapped and I halted.
“Yes. Didn’t you trek home?” Tammy also ch!pped in and I thought of what to say.
“I…someone gave me a lift – a lady from the school” I replied nervously.
I should’ve thought about it. They’d suspect I arrived too early.
Oh, plea-se! I really don’t want them to think I have a source of money
“Good evening, aunt” I went ahead to greet and all I got was a glare.
“Save your greetings and hurry to the backyard. I kept some clothes for you to wash”, she said belligerently and I nodded and took the stairs, going to change.
I got into my room and sat on the be-d for a short time, contemplating on the whole thing.
Will I be able to do this? Dance at such a hvge p@rty?
Gosh!
I looked at the time; it was fast approaching and I nee-ded to make a quic-k decision.
Maybe, I should just dance after all. I mean, no one would get to know it’s me. Pablo has alre-ady promised to protect my identity and I can trust him, right?
Yes; I can trust him.
I stood up and changed into a casual dress and went straight to the backyard afterwards. I was so hungry and can’t believe my first welcome is getting to wash a h!pof clothes.
I got to the backyard and my eyes drooped at the sight of clothes I saw.
Whaaaat? How does she expect me to wash these? Oh my God! It looked more like she brou-ght them to a laundry woman. They were damn too much. Couldn’t she be considerate for once?? Huh?
I exhaled tiredly and went to sit in front of the big ru-bber where I mixed the clothes, water and detergent. Will I be able to get these done before the p@rty?
Immediately, I set out to work, washing as fast as I could.
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2 hours pas-sed and I was still washing and by then, my family were alre-ady prepared for the p@rty.
My aunt, uncle, Tammy and ru-by. Although, I couldn’t see everyone of them since I was in the backyard but my aunt was the one who c@m£ to me, looking like a R0m-n Queen.
“And here you are” she said when she met me.
She paused and took a look at the clothes.
“Well, when you’re done washing, you can get some food from the kitchen” she rolled her eyes left.
I continued washing – more slowly now because I was getting tired alre-ady – and after a while, I heard the sound of the gate opening and their cars driving out and I figured they were done.
Hah! Oh, God!
I stood up and ran to confirm it and indeed, they were gone. They’ve left the p@rty.
Oh, Maxine! Am I really doing this?
I ran my f!ngersinto my hair and thought for a while. Of course!
And without further hesitation, I ran into the room.
I took my bath, got changed and called Pablo afterwards.
☎Hello? Pablo?
☎Little girl! plea-se, tell me you’re on way. They’ll be calling on the dancer soon.
☎Um…yes. I’m on my way.
☎Okay. Good. I’m by the roadside alre-ady. Hurry up.
And I hung up.
I took in a de-ep breath in front of the mirror and hurried out of the house.
I got out to the roadside and found him like he said – alre-ady waiting for me in his car and immediately, I rushed to him and sat next to him at the front seat.
“Thank goodness you changed your mind” he said with relief.
“plea-se Pablo, hurry up. I nee-d to come home as soon as possible” I said anxiously.
I couldn’t recall the last time I was this nervous.
“Of course, of course” he replied and took off at once.
He took me to his bar where he said I’d be attended to by some make up artistes and fashionistas.
“I…I thought you’d be the only one to see my face?” I asked him as we walked into the bar.
“Don’t worry, dear. I have everything covered. They won’t say a word” he as-sured me, but I still felt uneasy.
Gosh! How am I sure they can be trusted? What if one of them gets to expo-se me or something?
He took me to the inner room and there I met them all seated like they were really waiting for me.
They were about five of them and they stood up the moment they saw me.
“plea-se ladies, we don’t have much time. Try and hurry up as soon as possible. We’re running out of time” Pablo said to them and they all nodded affirmatively.
“plea-se ma’am; take a seat” one of them said and I gulped nervously and took the seat in front of them.
And with snappy f!ngers, they set out to work immediately.
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I wasn’t looking at the mirror, but I could bet they were transforming my face into something else. Was the make up really necessary? I mean, considering the fact I’d be covering a veil.
After what seemed like forever to me, they finally rounded up their work on my face and asked me to put on the dress. It was a pretty ball go-wn and I str!pped and wore it on. Wow! I loved the length and everything.
I was given a pair of red sparkling heels and some pretty jewelries were worn on me as well.
And after everything, I was finally asked to have a look in front of the mirror and I did.
I walked slowly towards it and stood in front of it and my eyes gleamed at the sight I beheld.
What?
I g@sped as I couldn’t recognize my own image. Was this for real?
I had to t©uçh the mirror for confirmation and that was when it bec@m£ clear to me. It really was me. It was me – Maxine.
So…I was this beautiful?
Oh my God!
Tears threatened to drop but luckily, Pablo entered immediately, bringing me out of my delusion.
“Hey; are you re-ady?” He asked hastily as I looked at him.
“Yeah” I nodded with a sniff and he c@m£ to me with the veil and covered it on my face.
And that way, just my eyes were expo-sed, ma-king me look like a princess from Arab.
“Come on; let’s go. The organizers are alre-ady waiting” he held my hand and said and I followed him out of the room.
Oh, Maxine! You can do this.
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ru-by’s Pov:
“Will you st©p drinking, Tammy? Do you wanna get drun!k?” I rasped at Tammy and snatched the glas-s of drink from her.
“Hey; what’s wrong with you, ru-by? Let me have it back. I’m not a baby anymore” she grumbled.
“Really? You’re just 16 and you think you’re not a baby? It seems you nee-d a sl@p” I glared at her, ma-king sure I kept the drink far away.
“ru-by…”
“Have some shame for God’s sake!” I growled at her.
“Look at the people around us. Do you really wanna create a scene?”
And she frowned and folded her hands.
Gosh! I wonder why mum and dad are not here. They’ve been busy meeting up with familiar guests.
The p@rty was a beanfeast and trust me when I say this; it was a blast.
Press men were all over, taking record of the whole thing.
Men of high personalities could be seen around.
Geez! This is actually my first time attending such a p@rty and I feel so honored having such parents like mine.
Oh!! I wish there was a way I’d get to meet Noah
Shortly, mum showed up, having a worried expression.
“Mum! You won’t believe what ru-by did to me…” Tammy tried to pout.
“will you just shut up?” I snapped at her and she fumed.
“Mum, is something wrong?” I turned to her and asked.
“Yes, dear. My monthly cramps just c@m£ up without a warning and I nee-d to go home. I’m afraid I might end up getting stained”, she said and I flin-ched.
“You’re going home?” I asked perplexed.
“Yes, I nee-d to. I…I can’t stand the pains”.
“So, you’re gonna miss the p@rty??” Tammy asked, abacked.
“Yes – unfortunately. But if I’m strong enough, I might follow it up from TV. Either ways, I just nee-d to get home now” she winced and took her bag from the table.
“Okay, mum. Bye” I said dolefully and she pe-cked Tammy and I before leaving.
 
TBC.
This is serious😱😱😱

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