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Elise

I thought It'll be a one hour thingy but I ended up spending a good two and half hours. All for dance. The rest seems to be professionals in it. While I was literally missing steps. Getting stared at by the guy in front of me. I almost lost the shit in me to lash out on him. But then I remembered Mrs Vanessa's words

Don't cause any trouble. Like she knew how I can be . I grabbed my jacket from the clothing hanger together with my phone and was about to make my my way out when Mrs Vanessa stopped me . "Miss Parker, I can see you enjoyed today's lesson"  She uttered.

I resisted the urge to roll my eyes at her remark . Is she trying to mock me or other way round. I forced out a smile. "Oh yes Mrs. Vanessa,  I enjoyed every bit of if" I said sarcastically.

Her face lightened up into a smile "That's really good. Your Mother will be happy"

"Yes she will. Excuse me" I was halfway out of the door when her words revamped to my eardrums.

"See you next week Miss Jordan" only if she knew there won't be next time. This is the first and last time. I already have a busy week coming up. My schedule is swamped. I won't have time for any dance classes or whatsoever. I trekked towards my car that was parked few miles away from the entrance. Got in and started the engine.

As I drove my way back home, I played a soft music to keep me busy. I was supposed to go to the spa this week . My skin has been acting weird these days . The skin is torturing me the same way Mom is doing to me .

I stopped the car when I reached the traffic junction. A hiss making it's way out of me. I don't like getting stood up at the traffic light. Especially when I'm in a  hurry to go somewhere. My phone buzzed from the emply seat where I slid it on. I immediately regretted  taking the phone.  A picture of Tristan and his girlfriend on full display in the beach.

Tristan pecking her on the cheeks as they took a selfie. I didn't give the picture a second glance. I locked the screen and threw it where I kept it before.

Tristan is my ex-boyfriend. We broke up few months ago or should I say I discarded him out of my mind. I thought we were a thing. He made me believe I was the only one in his life. He showed me all the love and care a boyfriend gives to his girlfriend. But then, it was all fake. All an act. He disappear all of a sudden. No calls or text. If I call him, I'll be directed to voice mail and my messages will be left unread. Until after few days when I saw his picture all over I*******m. I felt stupid and at the same time angry. I was being used by him.

He never loved me but I pictured my future with him. I pictured how our lives will be. Simple and full with love and happiness. All that shattered when I saw the picture. However, I've moved on. No man will charm me again. I'm not naive like before. I know it when a guy is being fake.

The red lights turns green and I moved forward to continue driving. All of a sudden, I heard a loud bang on my car. Thank God I was wearing seat belt.

What the hell? I got out of the car to go see what happened. A gasp left my lips seeing the damage on my car. The car I bought last week. The car I used all my savings on. I turned to the motorcycle that hits my car. The person standing beside it wore all black and an helmet. I tried not to shout on top on my lungs. After all, I'm in the middle of the road.

"Mr Man, don't you have eyes or don't you know how to drive" I commenced as calm as I can.

He only stood there. I don't know whether he was looking at the damage he did or practically keeping quite. I couldn't tell since he's still wearing on his helmet. All of a sudden, the side light fell. Which pissed me off more.

I closed my eyes and opened them again. "Am I talking to a sane person or a mute" I said again.

"If you know how hard I worked to get this car, you wouldn't have neared your cheap motorcycle anywhere near mine" I don't think his motorcycle will even buy the side mirror of my car talk less of the car itself.

I watched as he removed the helmet off his face. And for a moment, I lost the voice in me. The way he stares me down, sent electricity down my core. I would have to admit, he's handsome. But I didn't dwell on how I found his eyes piercing through the soul or how his black hair was gleaming. I won't forget he was the cause of my car damage.

"Is your mouth glued or-"

"I heard all what you said"

Oh God! Here comes his voice. Something screams dangerous with the way he stared at me. I was supposed to be the one doing the staring.

"If you heard what I said, why didn't you speak up. Is the road not enough for you to drive. Why would you have to hit my car" I said folding my arms across my chest.

For some seconds, I gave him a second glance whether I heard what he said correctly or not. "This is not something to raise voice. Besides, I wasn't entirely at fault. You chose not to move forward when the red light turned green"

Did he literally say I chose not to move forward?

"Excuse me, maybe you have a poor eyesight. But immediately the red light changes to green, I moved my car but then you hit my car. And talking of fault, you're completely at fault here. This damage is not a minor damage as you can see" I said accessing the car. 

"Or maybe you do"

"What?" I said not believing he's actually insulting me.

"I don't have time to waste on crazy things" he ushered taking out a card from his pocket. "Here. Bring your car to this address and it will be fixed. But mind you, we're splitting the damage. 50/50"

My eyes shifted from him back to the card that was outstretched waiting for me to take. "Did you just call me crazy?" I asked an annoyed chuckle making it's way out of me.

"If that's what you take it as then so be it" Before I could process what was happening, I reached for my hand that was secured by my side and grab the card. "All the best" He said hopping on his motorcycle and drove away. I was left standing like a clueless human being eyes on the card.

What just happened?

**

The moment I set my foot inside the living room, I was attacked by questions from Mom. "Elise dear, how was the dance class? Hope you've learnt something"

"Did Vanessa compliments you?" She bombard all at once.

"Mom please" I said making my way up. I don't think I have enough strength to listen to her talks. Not after what happened to me.

"I'm talking to you and you're walking away. This-"

"Cut her some slack Naomi" I heard my father's voice. I didn't even know he was home. My head is already clouded with heavy things.

Upon entering my room, I went strength to the bathroom and took a warm shower. Changed into a light gown. "He literally called me a crazy person" It was then his voice are repeating themselves in my head. I'm still trying to understand what I encountered. He hit my car and called me a crazy person. Something is surely wrong with the man. He's not okay in the head. I'm sure of it.

I grabbed my bag and took out the card. "Devine Automobile" I hushed out.

He thinks he can insult me and get away with it. I will show him how crazy of a person I am. I was exhausted from all the events and places I went to. But, I won't let this one pass. It's better to solve it while it's still hot. I took my phone and my car keys and descend down. Mom and Dad were still seated where I left them. "Where are you going again?" Mom asked.

I marched forward and pecked Dad on the cheeks. "Sorry Dad I didn't know you were back"

"It's okay dear. By the way, where are you heading to?" He asked. Mom was already throwing daggers at me for ignoring her.

"I will explain everything to you guys later. For now think of it as I'm going for a war" Mom's eyes went wide at my outburst. I didn't wait for her reply as I sauntered out. My day will skyrocket from grass to crazy.