Broken Ballerina

afraid to face her mother and decided to stay in an apartment she rented that was near

ry colors. The interior was filled with contemporary art pieces and her furniture was complementary to the colors of the room. I

ere all back to begin rehearsals. Ellery hasn't received any calls or texts from

he director Finn Lahey was about to announce the

Lahey was standing on a podium as he was speaking. The man is tall a

aded by our senior choreographer Nikolaj Nielsen as this would be his swansong after 11 years of serv

I was a young and energetic dancer as you are in the company and it is only right that I do this masterpiece for my final dance with all of you." Nikolaj then glanc

for today, you may continue with your scheduled rehearsals for the rest of the day." Ellery's heart tore at every word that left Nikolaj's mouth. The faculty

most hard-working and the best dancer in the company. By the time it was lunchtim

ving. I'm going to miss him."

Anneliese Larsen." The voice of Christina was heard

about their relationship as Nikolaj didn't want to s

ma Ballerina in her time and was widely known in the ballet community

vert everyone's attention. "Hey guys, have you heard about the new taco place downtown?" And in an instant, every

ice and was luckily alone. The latter was startled b

t only was he getting married, but the ex-fiancee in question also turned out to be o

d it righ

d played with me. You took advantage of my

know it wasn't going to last. You're half my age,

e time to think, yet you wasted no time at all. You didn't even let me

od girl. I wish you well in your marriage, I hope you do the same to me.

you in the lobby. Ellery what

ere," Nikolaj said and sta

on't be able to join the production this season,"

t can't deny the fact that Ellery really is an amazing dancer and any ballet company would come hunting for her as they've been doing fo

a lot of time to prepare for the ceremony with my fiance," Ellery an

ilent all the while but gave a small congratulatory smile before Ellery left his office. Walking down to th

k called out. The woman turned to face

the lobby, waiting for her fian

and walked to meet Nikolaj. Ellery discreetly watched the two lovebirds. N

olaj have broken up last week. This only meant one thing, one thing that Ellery's he