I couldn’t help but recall the sternness on Rufus’ face when he taught me how to dance. The way his Adam’s apple bobbed up and down when he spoke made him look sexy as hell.
“Ah! Rufus’ abstinent look really turns me on. I want to whip him!” Yana cackled like a maniac.
“Stop talking, Yana! I’m going to sleep!”
To make sure Yana stopped talking nonsense, I had to force myself to fall asleep.
When I woke up the next morning, I realized the swelling on my leg had subsided. I didn’t know if it was because of my good physique as a she-wolf, or perhaps Rufus had massaged my bruises.
I shook my head fiercely, willing not to think about him.
After taking a shower and getting ready, Flora and I went to practice.
As a tutor, Blair was strict but also caring. After making sure my leg was okay, he agreed to let me take part in running with weights.
Everyone could choose a weight of their choice, starting from ten pounds. I was so impulsive that I picked the fifty-pound block and sprinted out.
I was so excited now because Rufus was dancing in my mind. His every spin and move made my adrenaline soar. Yana also screamed in my mind. She was too excited.
After the running, I finally slowed down, gasping for breath. I felt I could have run a few more laps.
“Oh my God, Sylvia! What’s got into you?” Harry exclaimed breathlessly.
“She has been excited since last night.” Flora also came over and looked at me like l were a lunatic.
“You two are lazy. We should work hard!” I said, pretending to be serious.
Harry and Flora believed my words. Harry added ten more pounds to his existing weight but couldn’t stand up this time.
I sat aside and watched them bickering as usual as I checked my watch from time to time, hoping for time to pass faster. I couldn’t wait to see Rufus in the evening.
Sylvia’s POV
The evening finally came, so I changed into clean clothes and waited for Maya at the gate of the dormitory ahead of time.
“Miss Todd… Why are you so early today?” Maya was surprised to see me arrive early. Holding a bag in one hand, she rubbed her eyes with the other hand and said, “Miss Todd, it’s really you! I thought you would also be late today like yesterday.”
“No. My class finished earlier today.” I touched my nose as I spoke. Actually, I just rushed here right after my class without eating dinner. Fortunately, Flora was so careless that she didn’t notice anything unusual about me.
Maya chuckled and handed over the bag in her hand to me. “Prince Rufus said that you have to drink the soup first before you go. Otherwise, it will get cold.”
I took out the soup from the bag and drank it without hesitation. I couldn’t wait to see Rufus, so I drank it in a hurry. But my tongue was scalded at my first gulp.
Maya was frightened by my expression. “Miss Todd, the soup has just been made. It’s still very hot. Please drink it slowly.”
I paused for a while and frowned. Then I blew on the soup and drank it regardless of its hotness. Although it got many medical herbs in it, it didn’t taste bad at all.
After drinking it up, I handed back the bowl to Maya with a smile and said, “Let’s go?”
I followed Maya to the palace again, just like last night. I calmed myself down and slowly pushed the door open. But much to my dismay, I didn’t see the man I had been looking forward to seeing. Instead, I saw an elegant middle-aged she-wolf with golden curly hair and a woolen dress.
The excitement all over my body instantly vanished as if a basin of cold water was poured on me.
“Prince Rufus can’t come because he has urgent business to deal with the following days, so he has arranged a professional dance instructor for you,” Maya explained at once.
I felt utterly disappointed, but I forced a smile.
“Hello, Sylvia. My name is Chloe. I’ll be your dance instructor in the next two days,” Chloe said enthusiastically.
Waltz was one of the most elegant dances and could effortlessly create a romantic atmosphere. While watching Chloe demonstrate a few steps, the scene of last night inevitably played back in my mind. Every beat seemed to step on my heart and resonate with it. I began to look forward to the ball on Friday.
When the music was over, Chloe stopped dancing and said to me, “Sylvia, do you need me to demonstrate it again?”
“It’s all right, Chloe. I think I can do it,” I said with a smile.
Chloe shook her head, expressing her disbelief. “Arrogant girls don’t look cute.”
Before she could say anything more, I stood up and began to dance.
I closed my eyes to feel each dance step. The sound of Rufus’ breath seemed to be still in my ears, so close yet so far. The slightly cold night wind caressed my hair like a sympathetic lover’s hand.
Chloe must have forgotten to close the window. The more I danced to the music, the more I thought of Rufus.
When the music stopped, I also finished the last step.
Chloe applauded and exclaimed in surprise, “Sylvia, you’re awesome! Have you been taking dance lessons for a long time? You danced perfectly! And your every move was so elegant and natural. You really amazed me!”
“No. I only learned it by watching you dance just now.” A sense of pride rose in my heart. I touched my head shyly and didn’t know how to respond to Chloe’s tide-like compliments.
“You talk like Rufus now, girl,” Yana suddenly said in disgust.
“Yana, if you keep talking nonsense, I’ll dye the two strands of red hair on the top of your head green.” I felt so embarrassed and annoyed at the same time. She was really good at bringing up the wrong topic.
“Hey, Sylvia! Are you trying to punish me or yourself? How dare you threaten me! I won’t talk to you anymore.” After saying this, Yana shut her mouth angrily.
I didn’t coax her because I wanted to let her reflect on herself for a while.
After our dance lesson, I called Yana’s name several times on my way back to the dormitory. But she just ignored me. It seemed that she was really angry. I slightly sighed since there was nothing I could do about her.
At this moment, I saw a stealthy figure drift across. It was Flora.
Holding a big bag in her arms, she bent down and looked around. I quietly walked behind her and patted her on the shoulder. She was so scared that she was about to scream. I quickly covered her mouth to prevent her from making any sound.
“Hey Flora, it’s me! Why are you sneaking around like a thief?”
Flora quickly put her finger in front of her lips to shush me. “Shh! Keep your voice down.”
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