Thixophobia

Chapter 6

Ronn pushes him out "Just go. I'll let you know if I need help."
"Okay! Relax! I am leaving. But why are you not wearing your shirt?"
"So that I don't mess it while working. Now please, leave!" said Ronn showing Eric the door.

Eric quietly moved out dragging himself slowly wondering what just happened. Suddenly Ronn walked out angrily and left from there gazing at Eric.
Eric was clueless what was happening. Ms. Kelly peeped out and called "Eric!"
He turned around. She gestured him to get into the room. Eric went inside.
Ms. Kelly asked Eric a few questions about his interest in dance and since when has he been dancing and so on.
After a brief interview, Ms. Kelly said "Well... seems fine. But I want to see a glimpse of your talent that you have been talking about."
Eric delightfully replied "Sure Ms. Kelly, any specific performance or music."
"Neah. You may choose on your own."
Ms. Kelly got busy checking her phone while Eric quickly played a peppy music on his phone.
As the music began and Eric danced gleefully, Ms. Kelly got her eyes glued to him. Eric's moves seemed to have mesmerised Ms. Kelly.

Meanwhile, outside... The event was over and everyone was leaving. Mr. Matthews was eagerly waiting for his princess to join them.
Hazel packed her stuff and came out looking for something...or maybe 'someone'.
Well, Hazel was looking for Eric. She wanted to thank him since past few hours for a couple of things, but she couldn't. She was not able to locate Eric in the crowd, but Mr. Matthews found his daughter and noticed her searching for... something... or someone...
"Hey darling, we have been waiting to see you... Congratulations, my princess. We are proud of you."
Hazel's eyes were still looking around. Mr. Matthews continued "Let's go and celebrate."
Mrs. Matthews could sense Hazel's uneasiness and gestured Mr. Matthews who immediately said "Oh! You should celebrate with your friends... Go out, have fun."
Disappointed Hazel kept her bag inside the car and said "No dad. I wanna go home."

Her eyes still looking around. Mrs. Matthews looked at Mr. Matthews and he knew it.
Mr. Matthews said "O honey, my friend David has not been keeping well, your mom and I have to go to see him. Now that you are not interested in celebration, so I think we should go meet him. You can go home and relax."
Mrs. Matthews adds "The dinner is ready, sweetie. In case you need anything, just give me a call."
They left in the car waving their darling daughter with a smile. Hazel waved them back. Just as they were out of sight, Hazel looked around again. She recalled that Eric had gone to meet Ms. Kelly so he may be still inside. She went back inside to look for him.

In there, Ms. Kelly got carried away with Eric's performance and joined him in the dance. Eric was enjoying his own dance and just got into the flow with Ms. Kelly as she joined him. Ms. Kelly and Eric were dancing close... very close. They started a ball room dance, Ms. Kelly put one hand on his shoulder and the other in his hand. Ms. Kelly was looking straight in Eric's eyes. Eric had that smile on his face as he enjoyed dancing with his teacher. Eric was so engrossed in his dance and he didn't realize that Ms. Kelly had unbuttoned his turquoise blue poplin shirt. Ms. Kelly got more close, moving her hands towards unbuttoning his denim jeans... and as she tried to kiss him he pushed her away.

Bash! Opened the door. Hazel saw Ms. Kelly fallen down and unbuttoned Eric staring at her in anger. Ms. Kelly's lip colour had stained Eric's shirt. Hazel just couldn't understand what had happened there. Eric was so furious he left the place immediately. Hazel lifted Ms. Kelly
"Are you alright? What just happened? "
Ms. Kelly responded as she got up "Yeah! I am fine sweetie. You should go home it's too late."
"Should I drop you home, Ms. Kelly? "
"I am fine darling. I will help myself, you should leave. "

Hazel ran outside looking for Eric. As she reached the exit gate she saw Eric turning at the corner of the lane. She followed him till he entered a house. Eric furiously entered inside bashing the door after unlocking, Hazel ran behind him and entered the house. She quietly closed the door.
Eric was sitting on the couch... numb. Hazel stood at a distance and just watched him. Eric yelled and shouted. Hazel quickly went to him and called out "Eric! Eric!" He continued to yell and shout and ended up crying. Hazel hurried to get some water for him.
"Here! Have some."

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