The star and Cleaner.

12

Tord.
I don't know how long I can keep up this act. Living life in luxury with Colin was something I've always wanted without it being Colin. Replace Colin with Tom and It'd be perfect.

We were both currently sitting at some kind of fancy restaurant. You know the ones filled with snobs who sneer at any low class person who dared to even walk back? Yeah them. We were sat with some of his friends or so he says though I believe they are actually just business aquatints. Who would be Colin's friend after all.

I've met the owner of the Theatre before and he is honestly a lovely man. I really doubt he would fire me just for not marrying his awful son. I have yet to speak to him. Though it's difficult finding time to see him alone as I was always under surveillance of Colin or one of his body guards.

"I saw your performance the other night Tord. You were simply amazing." A lady sat at the table, I can't remember her name, stated. Unlike the others she was actually really nice which had me wondering if she was put in a similar condition like me.

In these times it's common for rich fathers to give their daughters hand in marriage to a more wealthy gentleman.

"Thank you." I smiled politely at the lady, forcing away the urge to push Colin's off me that was wrapped around my shoulder.

"He's always amazing." Colin mused.

Instead of replying I just looked down at my plate to carry on eating.

After a long couple of hours sitting listening to the snobs talk, we finally left. Seeing as how I had another show tonight, I had to get ready.

Trying to hold a conversation was not going to work with me. Quite frankly I really didn't have anything to say to Colin.

I hate him so much, he's ruined my life. I have find a way out of this marriage and I think I know just the way. I'll have to come up with a plan to sneak off and speak to his father. I believe that's the only way. Worth a try.

We made it back to the theatre and I immediately went to get ready.

Since all this mess, Tom hasn't come to see me perform and honestly it was having a negative affect.

"Tord you need to step up your game." My choreographer said to me after the show had finished.

"I know, I know. I'm sorry." I used a towel handed to me to wipe my face then sit down. What surprised me was that Colin didn't come out to give me flowers this time around. Not that I'm complaining.

His guard however was watching  me from the shadows trying to be stealthy but failing completely. I have to be aware of these kind of things.

I watched as Tom did his job, reminiscing about the times where I would sit on the edge of the stage and just talk to him.

Shaking my head I walked to my dressing room, my dressing room was decorated to my liking so it was a place I could relax before and after a show. Of course Colin being in here doesn't allow me to relax so it's rare times like these I can just sit and think.

I guess I didn't want to lose my place as the star as it cause my own father to abandon me and kick me out. I went against everything he taught me just so I could do what I dreamed.

The fact that I'd lose all that if I just didn't marry Colin scared me. But now the more I think about it, I'd rather live my life with Tom and live a different life and be happy than live miserably with Colin the same job for the rest of my life.

However I was way to scared to go with Tom which is why I agreed with Colin.

Also, the way he beat Tom that night scared me even more that he'd do worse to him if I left. He has a lot of contacts and relations with people who could get rid of Tom with a snap of fingers.

"There you are my love." Colin's voice sounded behind me making me roll my eyes. "Sorry I didn't bring any flowers before, my father has returned."

I shot up at the fact that his father is back "can I go see him?"

"My father?" He questioned to which I nodded "why?"

"Well id to talk to my soon to be father in law before he becomes so." I smiled sweetly which caused him to beam.

"Of course!" He pulled me up and placed a kiss on my cheek. Though I grimaced at said action.

We navigated our way to Colin's fathers office. I had been here quite a few times actually, like I said he was actually a really nice man and often helped me out when I first came. He had recently been on some kind of trip to try and better the theatre or something along them lines.

"Ahhh Tord! It's so good to see you again." As usual he pulled me into a crushing hug. "I heard you agreed to marry my son." He beamed and it almost made me guilty to have to tell him the truth.

"Thank you Mr Planks." I looked back at Colin who held my hand. "Do you mind giving us some time to speak alone." He looked conflicted for a moment before nodding and making his way out the room.

"Is everything okay Tord?" His father asked.

"No. Not really." He motioned for me to sit down at the chair across from his. I then proceeded to tell him everything that had gone on with me, Colin and Tom. "I just really love him and I know he's never going to forgive me." I had tears streaming down my face at the end of my speech.

Colin's father was very quiet and when I looked up I couldn't make out his facial expression. "So its a forced marriage and he threaten Toms life as well as to fire you? Even though I never gave him any right to." I nodded "that damn son of mine, never had any brain."

I didn't know what was more surprising him agreeing with me or him belittling his own son.

"Don't worry Tord, I will see to this personally. Though right now I think you have someone to apologise to. I'll have a word with Colin so don't worry about him. If any guard stalks you or try's to manhandle you in any way, be sure to let me know and I can tell the authorities."

"Thank you so much Mr Planks." He hugged me once more and let me make my exit. Colin was about to follow before he was practically dragged by his raging father back into his office.

With a relived smile I walked the corridors. Now I just have to make things right with Tom.