“Oh, nothing,” I said, smiling at her before it fell as I remembered Alek once telling me not to.
If you aren’t happy, don’t pretend to be.
Elsie frowned. “Are you sure? You don’t look like it was nothing.”
I shook my head. “I’m fine. Really.I’m just thinking about rehearsal.”
Her frown deepened, though she thankfully said nothing. Elsie was extremely smart. I highly doubted she believed my half-lie. But maybe she remembered the fact that I still hadn’t told Jules about her plan to retire and possibly move away. Maybe she decided to help me keep a secret of my own.
My suspicions were all but confirmed when she spoke again.
“I hope you know what you’re doing. Be careful, Eva. There are more ways than one to get your heart broken,” she finally said before walking off the stage.
I frowned. What did that mean?
I turned back to the silhouette and gave him a soft wave. To my delight, the darkness waved back, greedily watching as I turned back to the stage and resumed my dance.
March 3rd
Nikolai
Are you back at the ballet today?
Aleksandr
Yes.
Nikolai
Right. Dumb question. You always are.
Will you do me a favor while you’re there?
Aleksandr
No.
Nikolai
Can you put in a good word with blondie?
I’m trying to get a ballet beauty too.
Aleksandr
No.
Nikolai
WHAT?
Why not?
Aleksandr
Out of every ballerina there, she is the second least likely to accept you.
Nikolai
