Clifford’s Dancer – Episode 5

Clifford’s Dancer.

-Do Not Copy-

Written by Feathers.

Chapter 5

Edwin.

Clifford took his head off the window and gaped at me.

I knew better to keep quiet.

“She can really dance.” He said softly and I nodded.

I was glad he admitted it himself.

He thought for a while and said; “But she’s poor.”

“You can ignore her.” I said to him and the assembly bell rang.

Alma walked out of the empty room that she had being dancing in and was stunned to see us. She stood shock for a second and then walked away.

Clifford pressed his eyes on Alma as she walked away.

“Do you have a plan?” I asked him.

He raised his head up to me and said; “What did you think? Is she beautiful?”

“Beautiful? I think she’s just fair, how about you?” I asked him.

“Poor people are always ugly before me, I only wanted to know what other people think about her, let’s leave.” He said and we both began to walk down to the assembly hall.

Alma.

I was shocked when I saw Clifford standing at the entrance of where I was, did he came there for something else or to see me?

Of course not, I’m nothing to him. He must have come around for something else.

After the assembly, Jennifer ran to me and shouted; “Hurray!”

“Excuse me? did you win a lottery?” I asked as I chuckled slightly.

“Did you know Clifford came to see you dance?” She asked with her two hands around her mouth.

“Are you joking?” I asked not wanting to believe my ears.

“I’m f-cking serious, very serious…” She said and I almost stand to my feet.

She sat at her seat that was right beside me and said; “I’m telling you, I was so stunned when one of his brothers came to ask of you from me.”

I was so elated from the inside even though I do not know what his sudden curiosity about me was for.

“Erm… why do you think he wanted to see me?” I asked.

“Well, I told you that if you helped them win, he would think about you and what favour you could offer their band.” She said.

“I can not wait for my skills to start earning me money.” I said and blushed.

When it was break, Jennifer turned to me and said; “Class today is so stressful.”

“Of course.” I replied, I was sad and pityful on the inside cause I have not eaten breakfast neither do I have any hope of eating till I arrive home.

“Let’s go and take something together.” She requested.

“I have some things to do, you can go.” I said with a smile.

I actually didn’t have anything to do, I just do not want to look and feel like a parasite to her.

“Why? ….fine! I’ll buy for you.” She said.

“No…I’m actually satisfied. Leave quick before the break will be over.” I said and she let out an heavy sigh before leaving.

Someone walked in at that moment and on peeking, I saw that it was Clifford’s manager.

I became excessively nervous and wondered if he was really coming to me or going elsewhere.

“Thanks for helping us win in our last contest with Stanley.” He said and I shivered slightly cause of how uneasy I felt.

“Yeah…erm…it’s nothing.” I said.

He smiled broadly and said; “We love your skills and…we do have a contract to offer you.”

“Oh! .” I became anxious. “What type of contract?”

He placed a document containing many leaflets on my table and said; “Take your time and go through this, if you accept the terms of the contract, sign it and call the number there.”

With the broad smile still on his face, he walked away.

I eagerly opened the files and read the contract, it says that they had like to employ me as a part time dancer for Clifford’s band.

As a part time dancer, I will have to live in the band’s house for ten days and train regularly, if I was seen to be hardworking and Clifford wish to work with me, my days of contract will be extended but if he doesn’t love my skill, I will be sent away but paid.

It says in conclusion that if I like to sign up the contract, I should sign and call the number below.

The signing up payment is $5,000.

I jumped up on seeing the amount, this $5,000 will go a long way in my family’s life.

I hurriedly signed it without thinking and ran out looking for Clifford’s manager.

I do not seem to know where he went to, probably Clifford’s class.

I took to my heels and ran towards Clifford’s class, cause of how eager and joyful I was, I didn’t know when my leg slipped, I stumbled and almost fell but a hand stopped me from falling.

With the document still in my hand, I turned to see who helped me from falling.

No no! It’s a dream! It can’t be him..