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Sharon shut the car down with a loud slam and jogged to the entrance. She was hardly two mins late but she didn't want to have her first impression be taken as that of a tardy person. She wanted everything to be perfect just as always.
After greeting the receptionist she began walking fast towards the hall. The corridor was completely empty and she could finally think straight.
Ever since she had received the call ,she hadn't been able to digest the news. Of course , she wasn't very surprised she was selected to be Terence Lewis' assistant choreographer but what had surprised her was that she would be sharing the responsibility with Swayam Shekhawat.
She didn't know what to think. She had met him twice before, back when they were in college. Once at the dance battle at HR College and another time at the Dance Camp in Goa. He had defeated her best friend, Kunal in the hip hop category. She didn't know why but she had felt happy when he had won. Kunal hadn't practiced at all for the camp and Swayam had really performed very well. His moves were so effortless and casual.
Even during the dance battle, back when she was in the 12th, they had a mini face-off. At that time, she had felt a current pass through her body when she had brushed past him while dancing. Even when she though about it now, 3 years later she still felt a current pass though her when she remembered that moment.
Or, maybe she was just scared of being overshadowed by him. But why should I be scared? She thought to herself. I have studied at the Broadway Dance Centre for 3 years. I am an expert in hip hop, freestyle,ballet, contemporary and salsa. She didn't need to feel insecure because of some random dancer, she assured herself.
She pushed the hall door slowly. It was 2:05. She had rushed over as soon as she received the call from the receptionist saying that Mr Lewis wished to see them urgently. This was their first official meeting.
A tall, lanky boy stood facing his back to her. He was admiring all the paintings on the wall. His hair was really long and he had tied a small little pony at the back. He was very good-looking,there was no doubt about it.Her heels made a loud sound and he turned around. He hadn't changed at all. He smiled warmly at her. Instantaneously she felt her lips stretch into a smile and she felt all happy inside.
However, she didn't wish to come across as over 'friendly , so she walked towards him slowly, one eyebrow slightly raised.
"Hi, you must be-"
"Sharon,Sharon Rai Prakash. And you are? "
"Swayam Shekhawat." He stretched his hand out for a handshake."Remember I was there at the dance battle in HR? I'm part of the Desi Dancerz Crew from Jai Hind (College)
"Really?..I .." She shook his hand. His big hand covered her small hand completely as if he was protecting it.She looked up at him and was lost in his mesmerizing brown eyes.She couldn't think straight. "I..don't..-"
"Hey guys! " Terence Lewis' loud voice echoed in the hall. They hastily dropped the handshake.
"Really sorry for calling you at the last minute but I need your help urgently. I hope you guys have had a formal meeting ? Yeah.Great. So anyways my very dear friend Anand is in a fix and he needs my help. He is hosting a very prestigious event and had arranged for a salsa performance at the beginning of the event. However, they cancelled at the last minute. Now,since the event is in the evening, he has requested me to send two of my dancers over for a performace. I know this is a little too early to challenge you'll but you guys can take it as an exam to show me your talent"
Swayam and Sharon exchanged looks.
"And don't worry about the costumes and the music. I have a CD with some Salsa music .Here it is. We have an entire room full of costumes of various sizes. So you don't need to worry there. I'll be back around 6 to pick you'll up. Ok so I'll leave you guys to practice now. Have fun" .He rushed out of the room quickly before they could object.
Swayam smiled warmly at her.He went and inserted the CD into the music player. Sharon was stunned. What the hell just happened? She thought. A dance with Swayam? A salsa dance!
"So I'm guessing you know salsa well? " He asked as the music began to play . (Music Link)
Sharon heated up a little. No one could question her about her dancing skills. "Of course I do, I have specialized in it,along with-"
"Good then." He took her hand and pulled her towards him so that her face was near his chest.
Sharon couldn't help but smile. He smelt so good, like lavender soap.
They began doing the fox trot . As they moved back and forth, she looked up into his eyes which smiled back at her.
Suddenly , he twirled her around. He caught her waist and pulled her towards him. "U really don't remember me?" He asked.
In the heat of the moment, she answered "Of course I do, you were fabulous during the dance battle."Realising she had praised him a little too much, she blushed deeply.
She had expected their dance routine to be very awkward but she was dancing so easily with him as if they had been dance partners since years. This was totally different from what she had expected.
He twirled her around two ' three times. They continued dancing in sync with each other.His movements were mysteriously co-ordinated with hers.
When the music stopped, they were holding hands and breathing hard. They were a little too close. They stared at each other for two minutes. Finally, Sharon spoke.
"Wow that was.."
"Amazing right? I felt like we had danced together 100 times before this."
"Yeah'"
"I guess our dance was an indication of what a great partnership we have". He grinned.
Sharon blushed. She was not used to behaving so shy. She didn't know what had happened to her.
"So u wanna practice again?" He asked.
"Yes of course but how do you think we'll remember the same steps?"
He took her hand and gently placed it on his chest near his heart." Listen to these beats, and you'll know."
She could feel his heart thumping inside his body. She looked up at him again.
"Ready?"She nodded.
They began dancing again, in sync this time as well. Everytime she came near him, she felt happy and comfortable.At one point of time , her lips came really close to his .She could feel his breath.By the time the danced had ended, she had lost control over what she was thinking. All she could think about was that she felt really blissful when she danced with Swayam.
You know they say if you can dance with someone like the way we did, with no planning at all, they say those two people are meant to be. And I finally believed that." Swayam whispered softly in her ears.
Sharon looked up at Swayam smilingly.
"You know what? I do too now."
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Yeah I know, the ending is really abrupt but I couldn't think of anyway other way to end it đ . If there's somebody who actually completed reading this OS,I am very grateful to you. I'll be writing another OS, related to dance but with a totally different concept. If anyone wants PMs, just send me a buddy request đ
My OS's :
1.SwaRon OS : The First Date
2.SwaRon OS : Promises
3.SwaRon OS : Sasural Genda Phool
4.SwaRon OS : This Is Love!
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