Chapter 30: Rumored Marriage

Anastasia's POV
"I think it's high time you start packing up your valuable things and start selling"
"I know right, I only have a few thousands in my bank account and present salary won't cover for me to take big loans. I have no collateral too"
"It's going to be okay" Jennifer comforts me before going ahead to her bedroom.
"Will go out and get some fresh air!" I shouted while putting on my shoes and hoodies heading to the dance studio.
It's been quite a long time since I visited or even danced.
"Maybe I should hold a dance event and raise money from the ticket?It will be like a fundraising event.
Greeted the security guard at the entrance and asked him for the key to studio 8, the smallest and since I have been a member of this dance Academy and club,the reason he allowed me to get in this late.
I put on my ballerina outfits and shoes as O set my favorite soothing song.
Put on the light to be dim as a lit moon as I begin to sway her hips and legs according to the rhythm, loving the way the stress seems to evaporate my body with each stroke and swing of hands.
I closed my eyes as I made small jingles of circles before dropping down and making a split ,then slid up raising one leg with me as I twirl around in perfect circles and ended it with the bird swan pose.My most signature move.
My heart was pounding hard with adrenaline and my breath hitched high. I made a mock bow as if presenting to an audience when I heard someone clapping.
Now it's all fright adrenaline as I paused , looking around the dim studio and to the reflection on the wall size mirrors on both ends but can't see a figure.
First Billionaires
Now ghost! Way to go!
Was about to make a drastic move other than fainting , considering taking Aaron's offer with the body guards when I heard the foot tap.
And then the taps cane closer ,turning to come in contact with the Greek god of dance.
"Damien!" I ran the short distance in my ballet shoes to hug the dance beast.
"Fancy seeing you here Swan"
"When did you get back from your European dance tour?" I was all excited to see my dance instructor after years since I graduated from the dance academy.
"The questions later,I miss you swan" he teased, hugging me again before leading us to the resting sofa.
"What's up with you?!" I asked eager to catch Damien. He is the youngest person holding the contemporary dance championship medal, he used to be my inspiration back then. Wouldn't dare miss a practice just to get a glimpse of him dancing back then,it all seemed silly.
"You obviously have more gist to dish out.You have been making headlines…" He winked ,looking all cute in the sweet next door man every mother wished for her son's to be friends with and girls to marry.
"Tell me about it…" I sighed, rolling my eyes and feeling really tired all of a sudden. My almost forgotten predicament is all rushing back to me.
"Hey, you can always talk to me, you know." I nodded, pouring out my heart to him while he listened keenly.
Damien always listens!
"Whoa! That's some crazy manga shit but maybe you should tell him the truth you know…"
"You don't know what kind of a stuck up, controlling freak that cocky Man is …"
"More adjectives to my title ,I see" Came an eccentric voice.
"Oh my…" The full bright lights came on while President Aaron Blacks walked further towards us with a domineering glare and short precise stance.
I swallowed,my throat dried from how annoyingly good he looks all the time.
"My darling,what are you doing here this late?" The word "darling" stuck to my head as I fazed out for a second.
He struck my hair,using his thumb to clean off the sweat from my forehead.
"Where were you?" Every conversation from this Alpha Male sounds like a command and I am not a pun.
"Damien, meet President Aaron Blacks " I said trying to break the tension, also hated the way he was acting as if Damien wasn't there.
Gasped,as he grabbed my bare waist towards his torso bringing his lips dangerously close to my ears "It's Aaron, never forget or you get punished"
"Nice to meet you Mr Aaron Blacks" coughed Damein and stretched his hand for a handshake.
Aaron turned his attention to him, seizing him up and not taking the handshake.
"We have to go,it's too late" The nerve of this rude man!
"I won't go with you!" I said sitting down with my arms crossed. He doesn't get to boss me around.
He bent down and picked me up bridal style against my protests.
"Don't,it's between my fiance and I" He warned Damien who tried to stop him and I had to give up struggling when Damien wished me goodnight.
"What brought you here and how did you know that I am here?" I asked on our way back home.
"Your hand bracelet ,alerted me that your heart is beating too fast. Used the tracker inside just for me to come see you with a man" I won't give meaning into how he sounded when saying the last part.
"I don't even like the way my name is just all out on the internet"
"It will be gone by tomorrow morning"
"The rumors about us getting married is what irks me the most you know"
"That's the natural thing that happens after an engagement"
"I am not going to marry you"
I kept quiet ignoring him,not glancing his way throughout the ride and opened the door when he pulled up at my apartment.
"Good night!" I shouted, slamming the door hard.
"Be safe out there,Mrs Blacks!"
"Purr!"
I need to find this ring and look for a way to get myself out of this messed up situation with the Blacks.