Blackmailed For Vengeance(23)

On the Friday 7 days after his departure Lee had once again found herself with the children in the orphanage, something she greatly looked forward to. She had heard from Yanis the previous evening in which he had told her that he would still be there the next day, and Lee had sighed at the thought of having to attend the annual charity gala the next night alone. She had not yet had to make a personal appearance at a large event herself, and had not been looking forward to it, worried that she would be lost and out of place.

However, she had put this all aside as she happily worked with the children on their dance routine.

Approaching the orphanage, Yanis Demitri, had frowned. His early arrival back home that evening had been unexpected he knew, but when Lee had not been at the house he had been disappointed. When he had found out from his driver where she was, he had frowned even more, telling him that he was no longer required for the evening and that he would pick her up himself.

As he entered the building he had been approached by a tall good looking woman

“Yanis, how lovely to see you”

The smiling woman said moving forward to receive a warm hug from the tall man before her

“Rachel, you look as lovely as ever”

He replied, flashing her a genuine smile. Rachel Hunt the orphanage administrator gave him a playful punch

“Charmer” she said although she had flushed a little

“Is Lee still here” he asked

Rachel’s smile deepened

“Yes, the meeting finished about an hour ago, Yanis what a girl, congratulations you are a lucky man”

She said suddenly remembering their engagement

“She actually managed to talk Mrs Jones into agreeing to a fund raising concert… Mrs Jones…I never thought I would see the day…and she did it so well that the woman left here feeling that it had all been her idea..I’ve never met anybody so charming..accept of course you” she said with a little laugh

Yanis frowned slightly, not really sure why

“If the meeting is over..why is she still here” he asked in confusion

“Oh didn’t she tell you” Rachel said in surprise

“After the meetings, and every other night she spends some time with the kids..she’s teaching a group of them how to dance…even the boys…something called street dancing..they love it”

Yanis tried to hide the cold look in his eyes as he asked where they were. Rachel directed him to the main living room and he moved to where he knew it to be. As he reached the room he had stood within the dark connecting door where nobody could see him to watch the scene before him.

Lee stood sideways on to him facing the group. She wore leggings and a tea-shirt which hugged her perfect figure as she directed the eight boys and girls ranging in ages from 6 – 12, as music played which he briefly recognised as being in the charts.

The children where concentrating on a move in which they stepped to the side before twisting their bodies and then their head from side to side. Lee had given encouragement to each and everyone of the children by name, smiling that large warm smile which lit up her whole face before they had stopped and she demonstrated the move one more time.

Yanis watched her, admiring her graceful actions as she made the complex step seem

easy. Looking at the faces of the children he could see the concentration along with how much they enjoyed the activity and he had frowned at the way she seemed to have so quickly gained their trust.

Just at that moment one of the children caught sight of him and screamed with delight

“Yanis, Yanis”

Before running and launching herself into his arms.

Lee had spun around in shocked surprise to see him there her eyes wide as he moved forward carrying the small six year old girl in his arms. He was laughing down at the small child his smile so warm and happy that it hurt Lee to see it. She could feel her heart beating faster in her chest as she tried not to show the effect his unexpected presence was having on her.

As he reached her he had looked down at her with a strange expression in his eyes

“So what’s going on here” he asked the assembled group, who all began chattering at once, telling how they were learning to street dance, while many broke into spontaneous demonstration, making both adults laugh at the same time. Looking shyly at him Lee had managed

“They are actually really very good”

Jumping down from his arms the small girl had declared in a loud voice

“Are you getting married to Lee?”

Lee dropped her eyes to the ground her feet fidgeting slightly as Yanis had looked over at her

“Yes, Shelley I am, Why?”

“Because you didn’t kiss her” she said her face serious

“If you’re getting married why aren’t you kissing her?”