Clifford’s Dancer – Episode 10

Clifford’s Dancer.

Written by Feathers.

Chapter 10

Alma.

“Earl, let her.” Clifford said sternly to his brother that held me.

That was when I realized that Earl was the name of the guy that came to my room to tell me he would be of help if Clifford rejects me.

Earl let go of me and I set my gaze at Clifford.

“You do not have to move close to anyone to dance, just dance.” Clifford said and I nodded.

After we were done with the rehearsal, everyone started to move out of the hall.

After they had all left, I sighed and felt happy for being able to rehearse with Clifford.

I love dancing and seeing an opportunity to dance, makes me happy.

I walked out of the hall to my room, As soon as I get to my room, I saw a movement by a corner.

“Do you come here to seduce my brothers and I or to dance?” He asked.

I recognized the voice immediately to be that of Clifford. He turned on the light and he came into full view.

He glanced around my room and said; “Answer by question, lady.”

“I did not mean to seduce anyone, just dancing…and I saw it as part of dancing.” I answered.

“No, you are only seducing Earl, I should have known that poor people are also prostitutes.” He said pathetically and that really hurts me cause that was not my intentions.

“I’m not a prostitute.” I declared softly.

I was looking away and didn’t have the courage to look at his face.

“Who are you to debate what I proclaim , you are a prostitute.” He declared again but this time, I remained silent.

“Don’t mess up this room, it’s filled with all sort of treasures and after your ten days, don’t steal anything when leaving.” He said.

“I’m not a thief.” I declared bluntly.

“I grew up to believe that poor people are the ones that commits all sort of inhuman acts. They did not have money and they would do anything to get the money.” He said.

“I won’t dance close to anyone again, then.” I said and went to sit on my bed.

“Who are you to sit while I speak?” He asked.

“But…sorry to say, I was given this room to rest but you are not allowing me.” I said.

“You mean I’m disturbing you, I can command the security men to push you to the hall, you would sleep on the chairs there till day break, I dislike ladies that are not polite.” He spilled angrily.

“What did you want from me, please?” I asked

“What can I want from a poor girl, poor people have nothing to offer.” He said and walked to the exit of the room.

“I still don’t know how it would feel like with you following me to school, you poor thing…Ouch!” He said, shook his head and walked away.

I sat indifferently and thought deeply.

I still didn’t know what he came to my room for?