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Can I Have This Dance? 13
"Elliot what is this?" Peter dumped the pictures in front of his son. Elliot had just arrived at his parents' house but Peter didn't even give him chance to breathe. He picked the pictures up and looked at them confused. He recognized Wanda but not the man with her. "Did you send someone to watch her?" "So you don't know what is happening?" Peter asked ignoring Elliot's question."No I don't but you haven't answered me dad." He said."I received these pictures in the mail today." He said taking off his glasses "Someone has been watching her." Elliot rubbed his face in frustration and sat down. What was Wanda up to?"How can you not know your fiancee has been meeting a man secretly?" Peter yelled. The older man was upset, not just because something was going on with Wanda but because it meant someone was stalking her and probably his son too."I'll talk to Wanda." Elliot said. "I'm sure there's a reasonable explanation for this." Peter relaxed in his seat, "I'll find out about who's
Can I Have This Dance? 14
Elliot was in a good mood, as he was getting ready to meet Tara, he was humming a tune and dancing. His excitement was through the roof. He had changed outfits three times already before deciding to go with the fourth, a black graphic tee with blue jeans and a pair of Nike sneakers Tara had gotten for him on their third anniversary. Smiling to himself, he sprayed some perfume and styled his hair. He gave himself one final look before leaving his room. "Are you heading somewhere Elliot?" Wanda asked him as she saw him skip down the stairs. Elliot stopped in his tracks, he had forgotten about her. He turned and looked at her. His distraction. "Uhh. Work." He said. "It's important." "Oh, I thought you weren't going in today." "Yeah me too but I have to." This was awkward for him. "Is there a problem?" "No no." She shook her head. "I'm going to start painting today." "That's cool." He said. "I need to leave now, see you later." Elliot practically ran out of the house, it felt stuffy
Can I Have This Dance? 15
Maya Cyrus counted the tickets for the second time before putting them into their envelopes. There were five tickets in total and she intended on giving them to her parents, siblings and Wanda at dinner later that day. The tickets were for a production by the American Ballet Theatre where she was a ballerina. Maya's interest in ballet was noticed first by her mother when she was six, and she joined an academy when she was seven. Maya served as an apprentice and joined some of the Ballet Theatre's production as a corps de ballet dancer but when she turned sixteen, she joined the theatre officially.Maya found joy in ballet, she felt free and she believed when she was on stage, there was nothing that could stop her. When she was on stage, she was the happiest. Maya was still a corps de ballet dancer but it was her dream to become a principal dancer one day, she was going to work hard to achieve it. A knock on her door brought her back to reality, turning to face the door, she told whoev
Can I Have This Dance? 16
The weekend had come and Wanda was surprised by how fast it arrived. After returning from Elliot's parents' home, she spent most of her week painting or at least trying to, but for some reason, she was having difficulties. Wanda got bored often, and Elliot wasn't home much, so to make herself busy, she focused on painting but it wasn't turning out well. She met with Cherry twice during the week but their meetings didn't last long because Cherry was quite busy, so after spending a few hours together, they had to say goodbye and Wanda would have to return to Elliot's big and empty house. Wanda felt uneasy, she couldn't pinpoint it but there was just a feeling of uneasiness within her, like something bad was going to happen and soon. She and Elliot spoke less and it seemed like he was trying to be formal and official with her. They ate and joked and did certain things together but that was it, she didn't see a spark in him when he was with her anymore. More than once she had asked him if
Can I Have This Dance? 17
"Cherry I have something to tell you," Wanda said to her best friend. She had come to Cherry's place to avoid being around Elliot. What happened between them yesterday created a dent in their already ailing relationship. Running into an ex wasn't a big deal, she didn't need to feel hurt or upset but Elliot's reactions and the way he had been behaving made her feel in a way she couldn't explain. Wanda wasn't the jealous type, although she had never been in a relationship before, she knew jealousy wasn't a trait she possessed but there she was feeling jealous of her fake fiancee's ex-girlfriend. Their relationship was complicated and couldn't be explained, she was getting emotionally exhausted. What were they? "What is it?" Cherry asked."I think I'm in love with Elliot." She bit her lower lip.Cherry was expecting it, she knew it would happen. "You think or you are?""I am." She said and burst into tears.Cherry moved closer and hugged her. "Then why are you crying?" She wanted to cry
Can I Have This Dance? 18
The board room of SEM Group was getting filled up with board members, Peter sat on his CEO/Chairman seat and watched people as they took their seats. His brother Romeo came in next and sat by his right side, and Elliot was by his left. When every board member was present and seated, they began the meeting. "Today's meeting is to discuss Mr Elliot Cyrus's inheritance and his taking over SEM Group." The meeting coordinator spoke. "We will review his work in the company so far, and if he meets the requirements to be considered an heir." Peter observed as the coordinator spoke, there were twenty board members including himself, Elliot and Romeo. Just like it was in other companies, there was a divide in SEM too. He had members on his side and that meant Elliot's side too, there were members on Romeo's side and there were the ones who were just on their own. "Mr Cyrus possesses an impressive record, his work at SEM Electronics as its director is top-notch." Mr Alan a board member on Elli
Can I Have This Dance? 19
Wanda was getting better and was rounding up her medications, Elliot took on the role of caretaker but he was a caretaker that was not needed. Wanda avoided him, avoided close contact with him or being in the same space with him for too long, she avoided him like a bat would avoid light. She was trying her best to not think about her situation too much, she would act professionally until the day she would finally leave. Her feelings for Elliot were still alive, and strong but she knew there was no way they could materialize so she gave up on them, all she wanted was her money and her freedom. Wanda had thought about not accepting the money at the end of the contract, but Cherry had told her not to leave a dollar behind and she agreed. After everything she had been through, she would take all the money due her. She and Elliot barely spoke to each other despite living under the same roof, they would only greet, eat, and ask necessary questions. Sometimes his mother would call and ask to
Can I Have This Dance? 20: Romeo Cyrus
Romeo Edward Cyrus was a fifty-five-year-old man with riches and good looks. He looked a lot younger than his age and was very agile and active in the gym. Romeo was married once but his wife Sharon had asked for divorce eight years ago after being married for close to twenty-five years. Romeo didn't try to stop her, he already knew why she wanted to end their marriage, and he was tired too. Romeo and Sharon had one child, a son they named Ethan who was now twenty-nine years old but Romeo hadn't seen him in years after he relocated to Canada with his mother. He had tried to convince his son to stay in the States but Ethan chose his mother and once again, Romeo wasn't the preferred option. All his life, he always came in second in everything, and while growing up, even his parents preferred his older brother Peter. Peter the obedient child with good grades and an angelic smile, Peter the one with a warm heart. His brother was fondly called Saint Peter by their parents, family members an
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Can I Have This Dance? 32
"How does it feel being out of that house and Elliot what's-his-face out of your life?" Cherry nudged Wanda. It had been two weeks since Wanda moved out of Elliot's home and into Cherry's, and although she was in no hurry to move yet again, she was house hunting. She needed to give Cherry her privacy and needed to do it soon because she couldn't afford to walk into her and her boyfriend making out on the living room sofa again, the sight was enough once but it wasn't the only reason why, she wanted her own space and she felt bad about using up Cherry's things even though she had told her she didn't mind. Her old apartment was still available but she had never really liked it and since she was richer, she wanted to upgrade her living area. "Earth to Wanda" Cherry clapped in her face this time to get her attention. "I'm sorry." She smiled. "It feels great.""And you don't miss him?" She reached for her glass. Wanda shook her head and scoffed. "Why would I?""If you say so." Wanda exc
Can I Have This Dance? 31
Wanda's bags were by the front door and she was seated waiting for Cherry to pick her up. As she sat, she looked around Elliot's house and sighed, she was going to miss it, even though her final days in the house were painful and sad, she didn't start like that, there was laughter and happiness and fun and now that she was finally leaving she was going to miss it all. She stood up and looked at the frames on the wall and smiled, she remembered the day they took all the pictures, they ran around the whole day to look like a real couple for his family and their hard work paid off. She touched one of the framed pictures and wiped a small tear from her eyes, it was her favourite, in the picture, Elliot was giving her a back hug and a kiss on the cheek. They looked beautiful and in love, she was jealous of the Wanda in the picture. She moved away and sat down, and she wondered why Elliot hadn't gotten rid of the pictures yet. She thought of taking one with her but she slapped herself back
Can I Have This Dance? 30: Elliot's Fate
It was a cloudy Friday morning and Elliot was fully dressed in his favourite suit, the day had come for his fate to be decided and he was nervous.Was he going to win and inherit SEM Group or was he going to lose it all? He put on his polished shoes and looked into the mirror for the last time before picking up his phone and car keys and exiting his bedroom. He stopped in front of Wanda's room and stared at the door, whether things went well or not their end was very near. They would finally be free, he wouldn't feel guilty towards her anymore and she wouldn't have to cry because of him.He went down the stairs and saw Wanda in the living room, she was eating her breakfast with her apple juice by her side, she looked at him when she caught sight of him and smiled, for the first time in a long time she smiled genuinely at him."You're ready?" She asked him. He nodded. "Good luck Elliot." She told him. "I mean it." He smiled back, "Thank you." He walked out and got into his car, whe
Can I Have This Dance? 29
Elliot and Wanda were both in the kitchen doing separate things, ever since their falling out, they became invisible to each other. The new action was intentional on Wanda's end and was out of courtesy on Elliot's end. He understood she was trying to get out of his way and get him out of her way and he respected her decision. The two of them would cook separately, clean separately, do dishes separately and so on. The new routine was stuffy and uncomfortable but they both bared with it because soon everything would change. To Wanda, it had always seemed like the time would take forever to come, soon felt like forever but now soon was in less than a week. Soon she would be out of his home and life forever, it was only a matter of days. Wanda was already packing her things little by little, and although she would be homeless for some time she knew she could stay at Cherry's house until she found a new place. Wanda had completed her last piece and she awaited Elliot's father's call. At f
Can I Have This Dance? 28
"What do you mean we have to stop seeing each other?" Tara jumped up in surprise. When Elliot had come over to her place she had assumed he was even going to spend the night but that was not the case, he was coming to draw a line. "I don't want to do this too Tara but I have no choice." He told her. "It's just for some time."She frowned and folded her arms before sitting. "I don't like this Elliot." "Me neither but you know my situation." She wasn't liking what she was hearing and it seemed like her powers weren't working on him. When would she have him all to herself so she could do whatever she wanted and then leave him again? "Is it because of her?" She asked. "Are you falling in love with her?""Of course not Tara." He tried to reassure her. "I'm not.""You didn't have a problem replacing me so." She didn't continue. Elliot grabbed her and kissed her gently. "I love you, Tara. No one else."She smiled and hugged him but in her mind, she was mocking him. He was such a fool. "
Can I Have This Dance? 27
Toby raised a brow as he looked at the screen, he could see Elliot standing just outside his door and he looked bad, he ruffled his hair and opened the door slightly. Elliot stood at the entrance and looked at his best friend with sad eyes, he felt cold and confused, he tried to smile but he couldn't. Toby noticed his demeanour and tilted his head to one side before speaking. "What happened?" "Can I come in please?" He replied, his voice breathy. Toby opened the door fully and stepped aside, he motioned for Elliot to enter."Thank you." He walked in and Toby closed the door. Toby didn't say anything and just walked to his coffee machine, knowing Elliot, he would drink coffee all the time even when he wasn't feeling good, both physically and emotionally so before talking he would give him some coffee to calm down but today Elliot didn't want coffee. He looked to the kitchen and saw Toby making coffee, he shook his head and said "Not coffee, alcohol. Give me something strong Toby."
Can I Have This Dance? 26: The Revelation.
Peter Cyrus sat in a poorly lit room and crossed his legs, he bent forward and glared at the young man kneeling in front of him, bag over his head the man was mumbling. Peter motioned for the men with him to take the bag off his captive's head so he could get a good look at his face and they did, and Peter came face to face with Mike."What the hell do you think you're doing?" Mike yelled still kneeling, he tried to move but his hands were bound behind him. "So you're the mad man who's been following my son and daughter-in-law." Mike froze and looked up at the man seated, then realization hit him, Peter Cyrus had gotten him. On the spot, his heart began to race in fear, he knew he was in deep trouble."I will ask you questions and all you have to do is tell me the truth and then everything will be fine." Peter said. Mike nodded intensely, "I will I promise.""Who hired you?" Mike pursed his lips, he contemplated saying the truth and saving his ass or keeping his client's identity a
Can I Have This Dance? 25
Miami was fun while it lasted, and Wanda was back to her reality, back home in Elliot's house where she would have to ignore a man she loved for her heart's sake. A man she loved but a man she won't receive love from because his heart was with another. The incident at the beach scared her, but having him run to her and hold her and ask if she was okay made her feel safe. She liked the thought of having him there, she dreamt of being the only woman he thought of but she knew it was only a dream, a dream that won't come true. Wanda's reality hurt and she wouldn't wish her situation on her enemy because it was painful. Unrequited love hurt. She hated herself for loving Elliot, she wanted to hate him too but she couldn't, it proved to be difficult for her but she wouldn't let him get the best of her, she wouldn't let her feelings take control of her mind, she would finish strong, take her money and leave, never to see or hear about Elliot Cyrus."So how was Miami?" Cherry asked her. "Did y
Can I Have This Dance? 24: Vacation II
Wanda was woken up by a knock on the door, she looked to the sofa and saw Elliot was still sleeping. Last night, she didn't even argue, she took the bed like offered and he took the sofa. Yawning and rubbing her eyes, Wanda went to the door and opened it waking Elliot up, at the door was Maya who looked like she had been awake for hours. "Good morning I'm sorry to wake you." Maya said. "It's okay, is there a problem?""We'll be going to the beach later today." She replied. "Mom wanted me to tell you and Elliot." "Oh okay." She replied, using her hand to cover her mouth as she yawned for a second time. "Thanks Maya." She shut the door. "What did she want?" Elliot asked, his voice thick with sleep, it made Wanda feel a certain kind of way."We're going to the beach.""Like now?" Elliot asked still lying down."No, she said later today." He covered himself properly and closed his eyes to continue his sleep. Wanda saw him fold his legs to fit into the sofa, he looked uncomfortable, th
